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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
4
An old style sale listing highlights discounted women and children's clothing. Notable items include 3.98 black mohair bathing suits 2.69, 15.00 princess dresses reduced to 6.95, lace trimmed lingerie waists 0.50, corset covers 0.19, girls dresses 1.39, and white ribbed stockings 0.25. The ad emphasizes hundreds of lots not advertised and daily bargain basement pricing.
Ward 1 Councilman Frank Goodwin disputed ex Mayor Nathan Matthews and the Finance Commission, arguing that abatements did not cover all adjoining properties. He endorsed Charter Plan No. 2 despite its Matthews origin and accused Matthews of selective abatements while challenging assertions about city reform. Matthews and Ernst offered brief responses as the dispute continued.
MILFORD Aug 10 The Fighting Tenth colored troopers who made history in San Juan and the Philippines pitched camp at the Riding Park after a 26 mile trek. About 850 men in olive drab uniforms ready for a large scale war game to begin Saturday near Plymouth County. Brigadier General Pew and officers prepare for maneuvers with 9000 invaders under Major General Bliss arriving from New York.
The Board of Assessors issued abatements on ex Mayor Nathan Matthews and other properties, noting neither the Matthews cuts nor recent years' largest reductions. Key cases include Oliver Ames et al at Bedford and Chauncey streets, State Street Exchange, and Hotel Essex, with abatements ranging from 12,000 to 300,000 and explanations tied to over assessment, building age, and planned extensions.
Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw refutes a 500000 demand from Evelyn Thaw’s husband and declines to discuss it. She visits her son in White Plains jail daily, brings delicacies, and plans a possible move to Pittsburg and Europe after his release. Her daughter, the former Countess of Yarmouth, accompanies her.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw said there was no truth to reports she would sue Harry K. Thaw or Thaw relatives for 500000 dollars. She claimed she has not received her usual 480 dollar monthly remittance and is nearly penniless, unsure where her next dollar will come from.
Brigadier General Pew and Adjutant General Brigham outlined arrangements for 7000 Massachusetts soldiers to simulate a land defense of Boston. The mock battle will cover 30 to 40 square miles in Plymouth and Bristol counties with blank cartridges and no bloodshed. Rhode Island remains neutral as umpires supervise the exercise beginning Saturday morning.
A vintage guidance piece promotes cooling skin care for hot days. Recommend cold baths twice daily with pine scented cologne to refresh the body and strengthen resistance, especially for infants and invalids. Pineal cologne described as antiseptic and refined, sold at Riker Jaynes in trial size 15 cents or full half pint 75 cents.
Captain Joseph Kemp of the tug Orion plunged into East Boston harbor and pulled an unidentified man from drowning as the Saxonia began to depart. The rescued man, about 40 and well-dressed, refused to reveal his name and disappeared ashore. The Saxonia carried 60 first class, 137 second class, and 260 steerage passengers with 75,000 bushels of new wheat from Boston. Notables aboard included Count R. de M. Van Swinderen, Benjamin I. Trueblood, Captain F. E. A. Henshaw, and Drs. Frothingham and Peters headed to the Hague.
New York Aug 10 Actress Mary Mannering has dropped her divorce suit against actor James K Hackett. They wed in 1897 and have a six year old daughter who remains with the mother. Papers were served June 1 1908.
A store owner details an assault by Patrolman Fitzgerald who pressed a revolver to his temple during a confrontation after following him and companions into a factory for ice cream. The owner, Miller, suffered bruises and a cut, while Fitzgerald claims only a shove occurred.
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