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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1915
Page
5
President Wilson, traveling with his family, was stopped by a 74 year old toll keeper at Cheshire bridge in Cornish New Hampshire. The keeper collected 15 cents and asked if the traveler was the President, who confirmed his identity with a smile.
The President was informed of the sinking of the Leyland liner Iberian by a German submarine and the loss of an American muleteer aboard. Secretary Lansing said the Iberian's commander disregarded the submarine's stop signal. The President gave no reaction and stayed home resting for the day.
Madison Wis Aug 1 National defence will be discussed by Governors of the various States at their annual conference in Boston. Adjutant generals will join in examining the size and efficiency of the national guard amid the Mexican situation and European war. The 48 governors were consulted on the programme indicating strong interest in citizen soldiery preparedness.
Several hundred Hebrew congregants attended the cornerstone laying at 27 Haskins Street Roxbury for the Congregation Anshai Sfard. Rabbi Gorovitz led services and bricks and corner stones were auctioned to the highest bidders after the ceremony.
With US consent French marines landed at Port au Prince Hayti following a revolution that toppled the government. The Descartes detachment guards the French legation where President Guillaume was seized by a mob and killed. the US cruiser Washington had already landed forces to restore order.
The first brick brings 40 dollars and Reuben Orenburg pays 55 for the first cornerstone. A group of ten women each chips in 5 dollars to buy the second cornerstone for 50. Captain John H. Dillon attends as Park and Recreation Board chair representing Mayor Curley and delivers the mayor's greetings. The synagogue is slated for occupancy in November at a total cost of 18,000 dollars.
At Queenstown Aug 2 the official list from the British steamer Iberian sinking tallies six deceased: three Americans and three Englishmen. Americans named are Mark Wiley of Boston John Carroll and Sheridan. Wounded include Henry Welsh Charles Hansbury and John Bradwell.
The Northern Navigation Company's steamer Noronic ran aground near Belle Isle in the Detroit River. Tonight a dredge channel was prepared as pulling the ship loose was impossible, with an estimated two to three days required for the operation.
A burglar forced entry into the lumber office of William E. Knox on Main Street Wakefield between Saturday noon and yesterday morning. After an exhaustive search, the only payoff found was 19 cents.
The French minister asked that French sailors guard the legation in Port au Prince after the Descartes arrived. Secretary Daniels and Secretary Lansing approved a small landing from Descartes to aid Caperton's force. The Connecticut with 500 marines and Solace hospital ship follow, as two American sailors died in prior clashes.
A Reuter dispatch from Copenhagen reports fishermen from Lübeck say a new German submarine on a Kiel Fehmarn trial trip was totally wrecked days ago with 12 crew members drowned.
Philadelphia Aug 1 The University of Pennsylvania Museum announces the discovery of a great temple at Memphis Egypt dating to the time of Rameses II. The find came from the Eckley B. Coxe Jr Egyptian expedition led by Dr Fisher curator of the university museum Egyptian section.
The Memphis dig reveals a grand temple complex possibly Seti I's and a palace hall with columns. Thousands of artifacts including statues, ushabtis, amulets, rings, and inscriptions surface as experts hail the find and expect further discoveries when digging resumes.
In a dispatch from Innsbruck the Tribune notes heavy losses for German forces at Lublin with 70 000 men killed wounded or captured. It reports Russian resistance north of Lublin and German gains near Ivangorod Ostrowicz and the advance toward Warsaw. It cites Italian offensives on Tyrol Trentino and Carnia fronts, 60 percent casualties among Dalmatian regiments, and Italian gains on the Carso.
Broken assortments include hand embroidered guimpes collars vestees and sets priced $1.00 to $2.50. Marine neck ruffs in navy brown white trimmed rib bon. hosiery silk and silk lisle socks reduced to 25c 85c and 95c. Hundreds of gloves towels blankets and table linens with substantial markdowns from regular prices.
Novelty French Epongé in pink and blue checks and French Shadow Crepes in ten 25c colors are offered. Plain Crepes and Remnants priced down from former values 50c to 60c per yard. Yard Plain crepes in seven colors and Printed Voiles sold at 10c to 15c. Bates Crepes in all styles also discounted.
Readable text lists girls dresses and outfits with assorted fabrics including crepes, gingham, pique and linen. Prices shown include marks from 7.60 or 10.50 down to about 3.86 and 2.00 with group discounts for linen and crepe styles.
A vintage style listing shows numerous dresses, gowns, and coats with former prices and new lower prices. Items include white voile summer gowns, silk and lace ensembles, evening gowns, and various coats in gabardine, crepe de chine, and cloth blends. Savings reach from a few dollars to over half-price.
A local sale offers numerous ladies garments including white Voile blouses, Georgette Crepe tops, lace trimmed pieces, Crepe de Chine blouses, chiffon items, and odd blouses at steep markdowns. Also featured are summer suits, skirts, khaki riding outfits, and bathing suits across sizes with prices slashed from former levels.
Night dresses in multiple styles with high necks long sleeves and embroidery priced from 0.75 to 6.50. Nainsook chemises envelope chemises and picot edged items listed with values 1.00 to 3.00. Skirts described include straight circular and flounced designs priced from 0.50 to 4.00 with various laces embroideries and trims.
Readable items show drawers and skirts with lace trims in Nainsook and crepe fabrics. Prices range from 25 to 3.00 with combinations and corsets, brassieres, and camisoles offered in assorted sizes and trims.
A list of assorted garments including knit underwear, silk vests, cotton unions, and children's rib knit pieces. Items feature varied sizes from 4 to 56, with prices around 1.00 to 5.00 and several notes on reduced or special lots. Specifics include silk lisle vests, bathings tights, and French band tailored tops.
An assortment of silk and leather hand bags offered with price points of 3.50 and 4.00. A second lot features large bags for shopping train use and weekend trips priced at 16.50 and 18.00.
Readable fragments show deep discounts on boys suits shirts coats dresses and hats for children ages 2 to 12 years. Marked price cuts include dresses up to 12 and coats with lace trim. fine cambric skirts and wrappers advertised at reduced rates, with multiple sizing options and regular prices noted.
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