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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
4
Advertised items start at 65c and go on sale Wednesday. If unsold, further cuts follow: Aug 21 to 43c, Aug 28 to 32c, Sept 5 to 21c, and Sept 12 giveaway. The only way to avoid cuts is to set the initial price so low the lot sells out first.
The ad touts 13 features including automatic price reductions 5.00 rewards direct tunnel entrance hundreds of bargain lots daily and 48 hour rule with unique signs dated price tags and surplus merchandise. It invites shoppers to visit daily and notes hundreds browse today among listed lots.
Brigadier General Tasker H. Bliss prepares to command a ten day war maneuvers exercise in Stratford Connecticut. Army engineers erect tents and supply lines are built as officers and men from regulars and volunteers arrive in khaki to assume duties.
In Bridgeport the streets resemble a garrison as army wagons move toward Stratford. Camp Lee rises near Paradise Green with tents and officers from New York and Connecticut. Units including Third Field Artillery and the 10th U S Cavalry prepare patrols while red and blue forces set up wireless stations and headquarters for the pending campaign.
Physicians at Haymarket Relief Station strive to save a 49 year old man whose neck and back were broken when he fell backward after asking for a room at Israel Stillman’s lodging house, 168 Merrimac street. He is described as about five feet tall, 160 pounds, dark complexion with a smooth face, wearing a dark blue serge suit. Rebecca Stillman, proprietor’s 16 year old daughter, encountered him on the second story landing.
M. F. Horine, statistician for the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company, says beef prices cannot drop soon due to limited cattle supply. He notes relief depends on corn belt farmers boosting beef cattle production through better farming and feeding with corn and alfalfa, likely years away.
Edward Blochlinger of the International Hotel Workers Union opened headquarters at 14 Park Square Boston. Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes the labor leader has been secretly organizing women hotel workers in Boston for several months.
Blochlinger, addressing a S H W A meeting at 724 Washington St, alleges 15,000 Boston hotel workers are unionized and outlines severe sanitation and living condition abuses. He cites wages of 12 to 16 dollars monthly with room and board, crowded attic dormitories for women, dirty dining rooms, and improper hygiene in kitchens and pantries.
Cleveland August 8 The administration slate appears to have won the Grand Aerie officers in the Fraternal Order of Eagles annual convention. Balloting occurred today with results expected in the early hours. Named officers include William J Brennan Pittsburg grand worthy president and others across Cincinnati Savannah Minneapolis and Davenport.
Danvers Aug 8 Mayor John F Fitzgerald of Boston opened his bid for the United States Senate addressing 500 voters at Town Hall He urged support for Governor Wilson for President reviewed Wilsons record and listed laws he allegedly pushed in New Jersey He called himself a modest protectionist and pledged to expand the New England merchant marine if elected.
The Boston central branch of the United Irish League plans a major ovation for William H. K. Redmond MP for East Clare Ireland. An Irish club parade through Boston on Tuesday night Oct 1 will end at Tremont Temple where Redmond will speak. Speakers included James M. Cavanaugh Dr. T. J. Dillon Maurice Murnane Andrew Trahey P. J. Slane Mrs Cordingly and Thomas Moore Murnane.
Washington August 8 The House wrapped up the first debate of the Stanley steel trust inquiry with critics of Roosevelt’s trust stance. Lafferty of Oregon pressed the Progressive platform while Gardner of Massachusetts accused Roosevelt of inconsistency. He claimed Roosevelt backs the Sherman act yet supports trusts and ridiculed his shifting positions.
The Ward 19 Democratic Club at 8 Terrace Street elected officers and unanimously endorsed James McInerney for State Senate representing the ward district. Members urged immediate action for Parker Hill fire-house funding beyond the current $15,000. Noted speakers included Drs Kinneally and Sullivan. Next meeting set for Monday evening August 19.
Commissioner Rourke has been directed to investigate municipal street lighting and compare Boston with similar cities. Mayor Fitzgerald seeks a complete inquiry to support his view that Boston cannot afford to operate its own lighting plant, which costs around $300,000.
Dr Andrew Morrissey C S C was re-elected provincial president of the Order of the Holy Cross for six years. His headquarters will be at Notre Dame in South Bend Indiana.
Washington August 8 The Senate may grant William Lorimer an allowance of 35000 or 40000 to cover expenses from his three year fight to keep his seat. Lorimer has filed bills totaling 100000 to 125000. The investigating committee will report that items from 35000 to 40000 would be a fair allowance if approved.
During July 1912 the Animal Rescue League cared for 450 dogs 3986 cats and several wounded birds and bought 10 horses. At Pine Ridge Home of Rest for Horses in Dedham 22 horses enjoyed vacations during the league’s country annex.
The Taft party of 11 members started from Cutbank in Glacier National Park and will travel a trail via St Marys Iceberg Swift Current and McDermott Lakes. Besides Robert and Helen Taft the group includes George B. Vincent and family from Minneapolis Isabel and Elizabeth Vincent Martha Bowers Charles Glover Thomas Bowers L N King and Paul Vincent Harper. The 11 riders used 11 horses and a 20 horse pack train.
Members of Scottish organizations from Boston Fall River and New Bedford joined Rhode Island clans in Providence for their annual field day. A parade in plaids and kilts preceded a bay trip to a shore resort where a long series of athletic games was staged.
Herbert L. Flint the father of modern hypnotism publishes Flint's Lessons in Hypnotism a detailed guide explaining hypnotic theory and practice. The book promises frank explanations and novel chapters never before treated, with free copies to applicants at Flint's College of Hypnotism Dept 104A Cleveland Ohio.
The advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a gentle stimulant that benefits key organs and aids a run down system. It claims digestive and bowel strengthening effects and urges buyers to avoid substitutes while offering free medical advice and a booklet from the Rochester New York company.
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