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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
2
Houghton and Dutton advertise 2809 high grade hand laundered shirts in Anderson scotch madras and French percale. Attachable cuffs offered from a quarter to half price with many patterns. Shirts formerly sold up to 2.50 and mostly 1.50 to 2.00 now 69 cents each. Sale starts this morning with extra room and staff for crowds.
Claus will speak under the auspices of local Malden organization near Pearl Street House Malden on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The subject is The True Standard of Value.
James A. Sweeney, with solid backing, campaigns for Democratic nomination in Ward 7. He touts strong witnesses at tomorrow night’s caucus as part of his bid.
Representative John J. Mansfield, a lawyer and Boston University Law School graduate, is making a strong bid in Ward 17. Supporters praise his House record from 1900 and highlight his legal background.
A rally in Conant Halls at 20 Conant Street and another in Liberty Hall at 77 Heath Street will be held this evening to support William L. Mooney's bid for a second term as Representative. Prominent speakers are expected to address the meetings.
Advertisement for artificial teeth using Professor Atkins' attachment claims perfect fit and ten year guarantee at $4.50. Includes testimonials from Mrs Graves and Anna Burns about painless extractions. Also mentions gold fillings $1, silver 50c, gold teeth $3, and immediate care at 12 Tremont Row, Chelsea and Somerville dates 1900 and 1906.
Two Democratic rallies will be held tonight at Bay View 437 East Seventh Street Precinct 8 near I Street and at Bethesda Hall 40 West Broadway to endorse David W. Creed for Representative. Institutions involved include Ward 15 and the Bay View venue. Creed seeks support from local voters in this campaign push.
In Charlestown Ward 8 a six week political campaign culminated as about 600 Corbett supporters paraded for two hours with torches and banners. At 60 Bunker Hill Street, David B. Shaw and other local figures urged the crowd, and Corbett himself received loud cheers as the band played Just a Little Bit Off the Top.
William S. McNary denounces the theft of folders in Ward 15 that contained cards listing delegates pledged to Senator Baldwin for Congress. He states the theft misleads voters and asserts continued support for Congressman Naphen and their own campaigns, calling the act a dirty trick.
About 300 Hebrews gathered at the Engineers' Club to back Samuel H. Kasanof of Ward 9 for the Democratic nomination for Representative. Ex-Representative Isaac Rosnosky presided, urging Jewish representation in the Legislature to advance Sabbath trade issues and protect community interests. A Bryan Club was formed with Isaac Rosnosky as president, endorsing Bryan and Stevenson, while Alderman Frederick W. Day’s death was mourned.
In Ward 13 the senatorial race heats up as Frederick C. Mahony supporters canvass precincts claiming Clancy backed telephone giants in the legislature. They cite Mahony voting for telephone bills and decry ward committee tactics over delegate allocations, listing Bresnahan, Kelly, Monaghan, Powers, Bresnahan, Burke, O'Brien, Fitzgerald among Mahony’s backers.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming one grain digests 60 grains of meat and egg. It describes a home test with warm water at 90 degrees to digest an egg, attributes cure to vegetable essences and aseptic pepsin, and notes safety for children, universal use, and a 50 cent price with free informational booklet from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Large turnout anticipated as both rallies draw massive crowds with strong public interest and organized security. Officials predict high attendance levels and a bustling scene across venues.
James Collins, vice-president of the Wolfe Tone Training Club of South Boston, denies that the candidacy of Thomas Collins for Representative was endorsed at Sunday’s meeting.
Charles A. Kelly candidate for Representative in Ward 2 will speak at the Boston and Maine railroad yards today at 12 30 p m and at the ward room at 3 p m The meeting will be addressed by William G Harber John H Hickey and the candidate Joseph F Sullivan will preside
The Shamokin branch of the International Association of Retail Clerks voted in favor of a strike. The paper notes continued operation yet reports quiet conditions in this section as the situation unfolds.
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania three more collieries shut down as too few workers reported for duty leaving only one in operation. English speaking miners formed a United Mine Workers branch with about 250 joining. Organizer George Harris cited militia presence as boosting union efforts as 27,000 of 235,000 district No. 9 miners remained idle. Troops deploy to guard and parade.
Commissioner Edwin L. Pillsbury of the Boston Board of Health welcomed a New York Board of Health statement urging leniency toward soft coal under current conditions. He said if hard coal remains scarce in Boston, enforcing smoke regulations would be foolish, as the nuisance from soft coal becomes a political concern rather than a health issue. Pillsbury noted Boston is currently secure in hard coal supply.
New York Sept 25 Miss Hallie Erminie Rives author of A Furnace of Earth defends her sex book amid harsh critiques and censure. She notes many readers have not read the work yet condemn it based on reviews and calls for suppression by Anthony Comstock and others.
John Jr. Toland launches a bid for renomination urging ward residents to judge his record against corporate interests. He emphasizes his reforms and stances as qualifications for continued leadership.
Representative John J. Gartland gains strong backing from Ward 9 business men who praise his term for delivering ward improvements and supporting measures in the district.
The final rally for Senator Mahoney Representative Borofsky and Council man Bradley for the Ward 6 House seat will be at the ward room North Bennet street tonight. Ex Senator Daniel D Rourke who has been away from Boston is hurrying here to address the rally.
The Governor is said to be considering the matter as the sheriff reports support from private Hazleton citizens, with telegrams backing the request. The situation centers on local labor tensions and official response.
A grand rally will be held this evening at the Cabot street bath house to support James A. Watson for renomination to the Legislature. Speakers include Joseph A. Dennison Charles S. Sullivan Frank J. Linehan Michael Monahan John J. Curley George H. Sheehan George O. Whittaker and Watson himself, with John St. Logue presiding.
The regular Democracy of Ward 18 holds a rally tonight at People's Hall 2171 Tremont Street corner of Ruggles Speakers include James I Timilty Daniel J Gallagher ex Representative Fallon Timothy F Crowley and John H Donahue Ex Alderman Frank J OToole will preside.
In Bridgeton jail for refusing to marry Carrie M. Robinson of Vineland. Miss Robinson seeks 10,000 dollars after Jarvis promised marriage but would not. New Jersey Supreme Court orders Jarvis to post 1,500 dollars bail to defend the suit, and his failure to produce it keeps him jailed.
Dr William J Egbert, a dentist to Indian potentates, came from India to kidnap his baby daughter and eluded police. Mrs Egbert, former editor of the Batchelor s Book, swore out a warrant and is crushed by the incident after she was pushed from a moving carriage. She says she left him in India due to cruelty.
Precinct gatherings in Ward 19 last night rallied in support of Charles P. Nangle for the Legislature. Nangle has served four years on the Common Council and led several ward improvement efforts. His candidacy was cheerfully endorsed by attendees.
A rousing Democratic rally for Joseph A. Conry for Congress and James H. Donovan for Senate is to be held at Lyceum Hall in East Boston. The ward committee chair William J. Donovan will open, with Joseph F. Hickey presiding, as Conry plans a North End visit at Jackson Hall tonight.
Special train departs Boston at 8:55 a m on Sept 27 for New York via Fitchburg division and Hudson River steamers. Round trip fare five dollars.
A Cincinnati firm offers a free trial of a hair restoration remedy. It urges those with thinning hair or scalp disease to mail their name and address to Altenheim Medical Dispensary, 1561 Butterfield Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio, with a 2 cent stamp for postage.
A Salem Massachusetts girl once totally bald regains thick luxuriant hair after following a free trial remedy. Testimonials from residents across Ohio Minnesota Idaho and Manitoba claim stop hair loss dandruff and itching and restoration of color and lash and eyebrow growth. The Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati offers a prepaid free trial by mail.
Mayor Champlin sent a letter to Cambridge officials urging a committee study of bridge approaches for future changes. He noted it would be cheaper to act now given the city’s thinly settled areas. The request went to the engineering committee. Separately a council committee proposed ward redistribution, recommending Ward 1 keep four members, Ward 2 grow to six, Ward 3 to three, Ward 4 to four, and Ward 5 to three. The council tabled the issue for a week.
City brief notes a fire caused by children playing with matches at 24 Poplar Street, owned by Myer Berman and occupied by Myer Tishchef sky, damaging the three-story brick dwelling. The item lists several other city incidents from Fitchburg to East Boston, including accidents, a court plea, and a park commission report dispute without quotes.
Joseph Tevey of Beal Street Winthrop was seriously injured when a heavy packing case fell from a car. He was taken home by friends after the incident.
At a Clinton meeting of stockholders the Clinton Wall Trunk Manufacturing Company voted to investigate the affairs of the company. The gathering was held this evening in Clinton.
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