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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
10
A sharp sale notice urges men to buy Morse Superior trousers for the season with price cuts from seven dollars to two fifty. It promises all sizes and brand quality, highlighting rapid discounts and a bold claim of top value for money.
The probate filing for 248 Commonwealth Avenue outlines public bequests: to the late Dr. E Winchester Donald a $1000 bequest. Trinity Church $1000 for the parish poor at the rector’s discretion. Tobabor Hospital in Boston $3000. House of the Good Samaritan $2000. trustees of Abbot Academy Andover $2500 for the McKeon Memorial building pledge. Christ Church Andover $1000.
Chicago aug 10 strikers seek peace conference and intervene via samuel gompers president american federation of labor he will arrive sunday morning met by donnelly and strike leaders to discuss mediation and a possible meeting with packers officials donnelly accuses edward i tilden of packing houses reopening etc the record cites non union workers selected to return breaking the peace pact and calls for adherence to original terms by the union.
President Timothy Healey of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen ordered a sympathetic strike of New York packing house firemen. About five men will go out under the telephoned order issued this afternoon while Healey was called from his convention.
The Retail Meat Dealers Association of Chicago and the Market Wagon Drivers Union ended talks with a committee to visit the packers and press a settlement on the stock yards strike.
Aug 10 report by Strike Fund Treasurer O'Donnell shows $600 distributed to needy strikers today, bringing total relief to $1800 since Monday. Relief committee aims to finish cases by tomorrow night and reopen relief stations Friday.
Aug 10 reports diplomats weighing a peace chance after Port Arthur’s fall and Kuropatkin’s setback. Some believe Japan would seek peace due to victories and costs, while Russia would push on. A European diplomat notes Hay notes may spur multi power intervention to safeguard China’s entity as peace lever.
Western Federation of Miners reports bondsmen for Victor riot defendants warned by Citizens' Alliance and Mine Owners Association to withdraw or be deported. All but one bondsman sought relief. Cripple Creek cases granted relief for those in custody, others at large remain under bond until re arrest.
John L Sullivan famed boxing hero drank heavily and was arrested for drunkenness at ten in the morning. He resisted officers but calmed after being jailed briefly at station 9. A friend posted bail in the afternoon and he was released.
Nance O Neil’s planned purchase of the Tyngsboro summer residence is halted by an injunction issued by Judge Fessenden. The order stops John P Pilling of Lowell and others from transferring the property. The case stems from a bill in equity by the Adamant Plaster Company of New York over prior mortgages on the property.
The Supreme Court will hear without a jury the latest phase of the fight over Thatcher Magoun estate valued at $100,000. Blood heirs allege the adopted daughter Margaret Magoun held the property in trust and had no right to leave it to her heirs, while the defense claims to prove otherwise.
William Hopkins, agent for D. P. Nichols & Co. carriage builders with Washington, D C., is jailed on embezzlement charges. Investigators Conway and Cronin, acting on telegraphed descriptions, captured him on Centre street Jamaica Plain. Washington police will arrange to bring Hopkins to answer to $1009 alleged misappropriation, with larger sums suspected after book review.
A New York Edison Electric Light Company official reports theft of lead pipe insulation including copper wire from storage houses and subways. About 100000 dollars worth of material, priced at 1.25 dollars per foot, has been purloined.
The vaudeville act at the Crescent Gardens rustic theatre this week is among the best presented at the resort this season, offering strong entertainment value for patrons.
Kuropatkin reports 10 have escaped as rains hinder Manchuria operations. He has withdrawn his main force north of Liaoyang with a strong rear guard southeast of Liaoyang. Japanese force estimated at 300,000 men blocks decisive engagement, while Paithaho’s location remains unclear.
Paris August 10 Consul General Gowdy found his private desk forced smashed and papers run. Petty cash and postage stamps totaling several hundred francs taken. The consulate safe showed failed attempts to force it. Police conduct full investigation.
Inspector James B. Dunn of the fire marshal's office probes a residence fire at 89 Westville Street in the Chase home. It is believed burglars started the blaze and Deputy Fire Marshal George Neal says a report is expected today.
Dubuque Iowa officials sparked a statewide stir by naming Miss Margaret Treadway as sponsor for the gunboat Dubuque to be launched at Morris Heights New York on the 27th inst. Mayor Berg had earlier said no suitable local sponsor could be found and the Navy would choose.
David H. Akins, 30, of 10 Winthrop Street Newton, a Spanish war veteran, died at home yesterday afternoon after contracting disease during the Philippine campaign. He served in Company E, 18th Infantry, fought before Manila, in the Manila battle, and in the Iloilo and Jaro campaigns, escaping wounds. He leaves a widow and an infant daughter born a week ago.
Newton mayor says City Hall will close Tuesday to allow employees to attend the G. A. parade in Boston.
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