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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
Special Thursday bargains arranged at Cunnel Bargain Basement with four prices on dresses from the Lidenberg and Dix purchases. Assorted styles remain to choice.
The four act Zangwill drama Merely Mary Ann attracts a large Boston audience at the Orpheum last night. Miss Mary Sanders delivers a natural Cinderella performance while Howell Hansel plays Bertram Lancelot. The cast and faithful London scenes promise a lively run extending through the week.
Aug 4. The permanent Haverhill firemen petition the city council for a 25 cent per day wage increase, citing higher living costs over recent years.
An advertisement claims Marmola tablets reduce fat without dieting or exercise. The product supposedly halts fat production after meals and at night, removing 12 to 15 ounces daily. It promises harmless action with no loose skin and is sold at drug stores or by mail from the Marmoil Company Detroit Michigan.
Alderman James M. Curley refused to testify to the district attorney about his charge against Chairman James Donovan. He said the board committee's investigation into the New England Sanitary Products contract must run its course before he would speak. District Attorney Hill would not disclose planned steps.
The Finance Commission considers reducing the City Collector's Office staff after a recent expansion. City Collector Charles R. Brown testified that current payrolls must stay intact, citing necessity. Secretary Folsom of the Board of Assessors and officials Vernon Skinner and George Morrison may be questioned next.
Aug 4 three occupants of an auto halted danger after finding themselves 25 feet in the air on a Boston & Maine trestle on Pleasant street. The driver backed down cautiously as the car slipped from the rails and dropped into a two foot hole during grade crossing work.
King Edward as admiral of the royal yacht Squadron entertains principal members of the squadron on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert in honor of the Emperor's election to membership.
A grand open air pageant in Gloucester marks the 1909 Gloucester Day with 2000 participants, 65 piece band, 600 schoolchildren, and 200 adults. The production blends Chaucer inspired scenes with large scale lighting, artillery salutes, and choral works conducted by Charles L. Safford. The Coburn players perform the text with Augustin Duncan and Coburn’s Geoffrey Chaucer receives praise amid massive crowds and a dramatic closing scene.
Hundreds in cast perform The Canterbury Pilgrims at Stage Fort Park Gloucester with Richard II John of Gaunt and Chaucer roles. Notable performances include George Williams as the Archbishop of Canterbury and Ivan F. Simpson as Richard II in a well received pageant with judges and colorful costume spirit.
Governor Draper and staff joined guests including Mrs. Lewis More, Miss Mabel Boardman, Miss K T Ives, H H Stimson, Mrs. Clinton Hyatt, and the Longworths among others. The box featured evergreen decorations, American beauty roses, and a gilt framed pen and ink sketch gifted by Gloucester's Portuguese citizens depicting the President and regional symbols.
After the performance, sketches and favors were sent to the President's summer home indicating a formal gesture of appreciation and courtesy.
Aug 4 Gloucester celebration draws about 100 000 visitors from train car and boat arrivals for a grand pageant. Taft and Mrs Taft miss event while the Taft family representatives attend. Naval cadets and sailors march in the largest parade, with Governor Draper and Mrs Meyer hosting at the day’s events.
An old advertisement touts pineal cologne as a quick cool bath aid and home deodorizer. It blends pine forest scents with floral notes for hot weather use and as a disinfectant. Trial size sells for 15 cents. full half pint for 75 cents at Riker-Jaynes stores.
David I. Robinson the county treasurer and other speakers praised the event held after a parade for a local celebration. Citizens and business men decorated the line and many in the crowd were disappointed they could not see the President or his wife, keeping some away from the festivities.
The President and his family travel to Gloucester for Founders Day. Mrs Taft and sister Mrs More visit Freshwater Cove at John Hays Hammond's home for dinner. Helen Taft and Robert sail to Gloucester aboard the Sylph to join festivities including a Hammond reception and an open air Canterbury Pilgrims performance at Stage Fort Park.
Wolf's My Clothier announces a red tag sale starting tomorrow morning at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. The sale clears stock before stock taking with red tagged reduced prices left on original white price tickets. Tags apply to all departments and merchandise throughout the store.
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