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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
4
The Tunnel Bargain Basement becomes the busiest Boston store in hot weather as women learn the savings possible by shopping there. Their crowds grow as shoppers seek bargains during the heat.
Among many other lots for Wednesday a sale of waists from the large Lidenberg purchase is held. It is the biggest waist sale yet in the Tunnel Bargain Basement with unusually large lots and a remaining 1.95 lot that formerly sold for 2.95.
The ad lists linen finish waist tailored pieces with lace trim and embroidery alongside reduced prices on suits and coats. Budget items include bathing suits, petticoats, and lingerie waists with substantial cuts from original costs, highlighting numerous discounted garments.
Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit attended a Nairobi banquet with 175 guests. Governor Jackson welcomed Roosevelt as Captain Sanderson presented the address. Roosevelt praised Africa's potential and urged attracting settlers, stating the home maker should be encouraged to make it a white man's country.
Roger Sherlock, an old offender, received a jail sentence after appeal and is held in $300. Edward P. Hughes must post $200 bonds to keep the peace for six months after evidence of wife abuse. One defendant was placed on peace bonds.
William G. Binney noted natural history writer died in Burlington New Jersey from paralysis. Interment set in Boston.
President Taft and President Diaz of Mexico will meet in El Paso Texas on October 18 as arranged through U S Mexico correspondence. Taft will be accompanied by his secretary military attache and several personal friends on a Western trip.
Mayor Hibbard signed the ordinance requiring city automobiles to bear a uniform color and be registered in the name of the city of Boston. The rule targets unauthorized joy rides by ensuring all municipal vehicles are clearly identified and tracked.
The 12th Photographers Association of New England convention opened at Mechanics Hall with opening by President William A Webster and remarks by Frank Barrows Alan Bement and others. The exhibition featured strong work though attendance and display size were down. Notable loan exhibits came from Dotty Moore Knoffs Proctor Kasebier Carnell Straus and Hayes. An evening at Paul Revere Hall followed by a Nantasket excursion is planned.
Hopewell residents rush to a field after reports that Henry K. Alexander, a hermit with an estate valued at about a million, buried a large gold stash nearby before dying two weeks ago. Factories shut and farms quiet as villagers dig with shovels and mobilize in search of the buried treasure.
St John s Newfoundland August 3 The Peary relief expedition sails this afternoon on the schooner Jeanie bound for Utah Greenland to secure any despatches left by Arctic explorer and to restock his Greenland station with provisions Inquiries will be made about Harry Whitney who remained in Greenland to hunt big game and about Dr Frederick A Cook now in Arctic regions
Governor appointed Dr William H Potter of Harvard and Dr Waldo B Boardman to represent Massachusetts at the Fifth International Dental Congress in Berlin. The event runs August 23 to 28 and may form a Permanent International Committee on Public Mouth Hygiene.
A fragment quotes a tramp advising using Allen's Foot-Ease as he hurls white powder into a policeman’s eyes during an attempted arrest. The note appears from Harvard Lampoon style parody.
Thousands from New England gathered in Newport to witness the recovery of the Nero, raised yesterday from Brenton's Reef and towed to Sullivan's wharf where it rests on the mud. A guard controlled access and visitors needed passes. Telegrams praised the compressed air method used in the lift.
Abbott Me Aug 3 Hudson Maxim the inventor plans to dismantle his old farmhouse in this town and move it to his summer estate at Hopatcong Lake New Jersey to re erect it there without changing its appearance. The plan places the humble birthplace near Maxim Park the site of his grand estate and recalls his return from boyhood to a world famous fortune and wealth.
Water Commissioner William E. Han proposes asking the Boston Chamber of Commerce to weigh building a water main to Spectacle Island despite the Boston Finance Commission's opposition. He notes the expected cost around 17000 dollars with annual income near 3500 dollars, giving a five year payback.
Governor John A. Johnson urged the West to unite for a fair share of influence in Congress and national affairs at the Minnesota Day celebration during the Seattle exposition. He called for lifting sectional divisions and empowering Minnesota Washington and neighboring states.
Northampton August 3 Professor Charles Emerick of Smith College argues higher education among women reduces marriage and birth rates. He cites alumnae figures from Smith, Wellesley and Vassar and notes foreign born marriages are higher than native born. He references Dr Mary Roberts Smith's study comparing 348 college bred married women with 318 relatives.
Miss Mary Keyes an 18 year old South Boston girl swam from Head House City Point to Squantum near Squaw Rock in one hour and 86 minutes battling heavy chop. She covered three and one eighth miles and is noted as an expert tennis player who frequents local courts.
Hartford Conn Aug 3 Local banks have been notified by Adams Express Company that the rate for shipping currency and bond coupons to New York and Boston has increased from 25 cents to 80 cents per $1000 of valuation.
A device designed to automatically limit automobile speed has been described by Vice-Consul H. M. Byington. The attachment clamps onto English cars and disengages the clutch when speed exceeds the set limit, then applies the brake briefly to restore control before reengaging the clutch. The compact aluminum box fits in a small space and acts quickly in or out of gear.
Captain Sparrow and a Hull life saving crew rescued the fishing schooner Emerald after it ran onto rocks at George’s Island in a cross current at 8:30 AM. They towed the ship back to deep water after three hours of work. Tug Marie brought the Emerald to T wharf.
Lieutenant Harold H Utley and Surgeon Frank A Cook of the Marine Corps were summoned to attend the Sutton trial at Annapolis. They declined to discuss possible evidence. They left Charlestown Navy Yard at 7 PM aboard the Federal Express bound for the South after orders transmitted by wireless to Captain Marshall of the North Carolina in command of the fleet.
Mrs F M Sherman of High street recalled a needle embedded in her right hand fifty years ago while washing a garment. After days of neglect the needle surfaced in her left toe as a white spot appeared. she used scissors to extract the needle and kept it as a souvenir.
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