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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
7
A tale of romance and miscommunication set in Paris and Kissingen. An American man courts a mysterious woman met at the exposition, discusses destinations in Germany, and hints at a future reunion, as both prepare to depart. The piece blends flirtation with travel and a dash of theatrical rumor.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and related products including Pills Ague Cure Hair Vigor Cherry Pectoral and Comatene. The copy emphasizes tonics for blood purification digestion hair health fever treatment and general vitality with brand confidence and testimonials.
A bailiff mocks a prosecutor as the absent minded defendant leaves court. The barber asks how that happened while recalling a windy day hat mishap. Chicago News notes the scene. The Chicago Times Herald adds a dinner table joke about Belgian hare in soup and the cook’s nationality.
A brief Cleveland Plain Dealer note compares Bixby to an Alpine climber wearing an Alpine hat. It hints at the jacket or gear, hinting at the climb it represents. The remark emphasizes a rugged, outdoorsy image linked to Bixby.
A Chicago Record cartoon quips about comedian Simpson returning years later as he reveals three new jokes, suggesting notable changes in his material since his previous visit. The brief item captures a reporter’s remark on evolving humor and a playful barometer of the performer’s reinvention.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer joke recalls a husband failing to pronounce the names Chang Ching and Sheng. He sought to prove his condition after a night out with Buffalo friends, but his wife proposed a test of saying the names. He delivers every mispronunciation imaginable, admitting the challenge was almost inhuman.
A spinster recalls a suggestion that she might learn to love him. Her closest companion responds with quiet humor, agreeing that age does not bar the heart from learning new truths. Ex.
In a small seaport town a minor film star playing Juliet asks for limelight. The manager improvises with a ship’s blue light but a misbought signal rock is used. The prompter lights a fuse and a rocket rises with a hiss as Juliet appears on stage.
A new boarder with a lanky hair and ragged coat notes that plainer women moralize more. His remark follows an animated debate by Miss Antique of the Soul Sovers and Miss Century of the Camden Hymn Singers on conversion methods using a bass drum or a club, causing both ladies to blush.
Mr and Mrs Edwin F E Haseltine celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary last evening at 8 6 Auckland Street Dorchester From 8 to 9 50 pm they received guests aided by nieces Misses Smith and by Mr Harry Barker The house was full and a good time was had Music by Messrs Fred and Walter Currier A collation was served Dancing and singing continued late The couple received many presents
Morning sale at Symphony Hall drew lively bidding with average premiums around 17.50 on $7.59 face seats, lowest bid 13 and highest 23.50. Debutantes and social leaders joined eager patrons as gallery and rear seats fetched strong prices into the afternoon session.
Thomas A. Mullen, former private secretary to Mayor Quincy and now a practicing lawyer, delivered a popular talk on Europe at the Knights of Columbus Toast Night in Dalghren Hall. The event at South Boston Council drew a crowded audience and was thoroughly enjoyed.
A promotional note extols Liostet ter's Stomach Bitters as a half century proven cure for indigestion constipation dyspepsia biliousness nervousness malaria fever and ague. It claims no medicine matches its stomach disorder results and notes a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
Reports from theaters include Lost River with William Courtleigh and Mary Sanders in New Haven, the end of Fyshman and Hackett partnership, The Military Maid at Savoy with Josephine Hall, Mme Mantelli’s marriage, The Belle of Bohemia at Casino, An American Citizen benefiting Galveston fund with $300 to $400 raised, Theo dora next month at Boston Theatre, and notes on Sara Bernhardt and Fanny Davenport history plus The Choir Invisible naming story.
A fragment discusses a Kentucky romance as the most successful of Allen's many books. The preface notes an earlier work containing a character sketch based on John Gray's career and published under the title of the central character. The text references the story of John Gray's career.
The Boston Post announces a weekly cash prize contest for news value human interest photographs. Prizes are 10 5 and 3 dollars with daily previews and Sunday printouts, entries to Editor Photograph Contest Boston Mass, include title and competitor name and address on back.
The author Allen changed the book title at the publishers' urging just before market release. He contemplated Eliot's verse as he wrote, and the new title John Gray became the best selling American fiction volume in twenty five years. Frances Hastings plans a Park Theatre dramatization starring Henry Jewett as John Gray.
Anna Held shines as Papa's Wife draws praise at Tremont while Dailey raises funds for Galveston sufferers with Todge Podge Co. at Museum. Boston audiences await Monte Cristo at the Boston Theatre and The Boy Scout finale at Bowdoin Square.
Edgar Bouver aged 13 and Joseph Leander Bouver aged 15 were ordered detained at Lyman School for Boys and Concord Reformatory after pleading guilty to breaking and entering in Hopedale and Milford. They were caught by Patrolman Fairbanks during the act of smashing a money drawer. They confessed to stealing jewelry from Henry White on Main street and a bicycle from Asa Westcott Jr. They also admitted breaking into Claflin's paper and paint store and cracking the safe on August 26.
The York county grand jury reported to Judge Wiswell this afternoon four indictments charging George H. Champion with murder in four connected killings dated June 11 at West Newfield. Victims included George W. Goodwin Scott G. Goodwin Fred Bertsch and Mrs Elsie N Horne. The farmhouse was burned.
The Post corrects an Saturday error stating Cora Bradford was convicted before Judge Hopkins in the Superior Criminal Court for running a house of ill repute at 171 Massachusetts Avenue. The residence is occupied by Mr. J L Wiswell and his family, reputable residents.
A travel note outlines a trip to New York City from Boston using Fitchburg Division of the Boston and Maine and Hudson River steamers for a fare noted as dollars, with return planned via the Fall River Line, departing in September.
Secretary Long recommended President Eliot of Harvard for the ambassadorship to Italy, replacing ex-Governor Wolcott who declined. Eliot, returning from Northeast Harbor, Maine, said he had no official notification and could not comment until he is formally informed.
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