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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1899
Page
8
Nearly $100 000 worth of clothing hats and furnishing goods damaged by smoke to be sold quickly for half former selling prices. Inventory includes coats dresses and accessories with emphasis on discount bargains for immediate sale.
The notice touts a grand fire sale with massive discounts across suits, coats, pants, shirts, and accessories. Prices slash to under half, promising thousands of sales and value for distant shoppers, while a separate international dispatch reports Maitre Labori being taken by ambulance to a professor’s residence after an incident in Rennes.
New Bedford August 15 Brigadier General Marcus P Miller retired U S A who had just returned from the Philippines escaped death when a junior officer's revolver discharged at Fort Rodman striking at his feet The bullet sent dust and pebbles over him The incident occurred during target practice and witnesses felt shaken The general later left for Boxford to inspect cadet camp and will return to Camp Rodman later in the week Governor Olcott and his party were to visit the camp with Mayor Ashley and city officials.
State Board of Arbitration met with the Boston District Messenger Company committee and secured a victory for the messengers. The agreement provides 3 cents for each delivery, 4 percent on service, and 3 cents on each tele.
Delegates from across the United States and Canada, about 150 in number, attend the Royal Clan Order of Scottish Clans preliminary meeting in Lawrence Ex campment Hall. An excursion to Nantasket Beach and a dinner hosted by the Grand Clan of Massachusetts follow. Royal Chief W H Steen of Braidwood presides. committees are appointed for press and printing, state, constitution, finance, appeals, charter, and per diem.
In Rennes suburb Bach shows fatigue after the incident. Doctors hope for a speedy recovery but prevent return to court until safe. Demange and Dreyfus seek adjournment. Colonel Jouaust unlikely to grant it. Dreyfus writes Labori praising his defense. Labori’s coat pockets were rifled and a wallet with court notes attempted to be stolen, hinting at a plotted attack.
The Royal Clan holds a four day session with mornings meetings and afternoons and evenings for pleasure trips and receptions. The Grand Clan of Massachusetts will entertain delegates with a committee led by Grand Chief Robert Disbrow and a list of officers including John P. McKnight, David Halliday, A C Smith, Walter Ballantyne, John Irvine, Peter J. Robert Anderson, Alexander Simpson, and others.
In Paris on August 15 the arrest warrant for M. Guerin, president of the Anti Gemite League, and his supporters barricaded since Saturday at the league offices has been placed in Magistrate Fabre's hands. The legal move signals intensified enforcement actions amid ongoing tensions.
Arthur Dockrell of Northampton street and employed by O B Kittredge Co Brookline disappeared with about $160 from the firm. He allegedly deposited $100 then vanished. investigators found no deposit and no customer payments, the delivery wagon later located at Forest Hills. He is married with two children and has no known bad habits in the record.
Bridgeport Aug 16 William Kelly who testified he rode the car that jumped Peck's Mill Pond bridge was arrested for perjury after admitting he was not on the car Several expert witnesses testified about the bridge guards rails being inadequate and the structure condition
A fatal incident occurred near Dunstable yesterday when a vehicle struck a child named Edward, who was playing beside a home. The accident happened around 2 o clock in the afternoon, and the child's parents were nearby. No further details are available.
Washington officials fear a disappointing reply from England and possible hostilities as the Transvaal crisis deepens. Admiral Howison’s return from South Africa is anxiously awaited to clarify American interests, while consul Charles Macrum at Pretoria reports tensions without framing the war issue.
From Cape Town August 16 no reply has come from the Transvaal government regarding the latest peaceful settlement proposals. Despatch from Pretoria says the expected reply will be disappointing and fears peasant unrest may lead to a breakoff of negotiations.
Freda Eastwood of Greenfield New Jersey shot and killed Frank Fenn her brother in law at Hast Middlebury and attempted to murder Mrs Eastwood. She and two others surrendered to Deputy Sheriff William Cobb this morning after the incident occurred last night.
The Hon. Charles I. Quirk, Democratic member of the Governor's Council, is a candidate for re election. Senator John A. Kelcher seeks a second term from the district including Wards 7 9 and 17. Ex Representative J. J. McNamara of Ward 13 contests the race after last year’s defeat.
Dr. Charles Palachi of Harvard and Miss Helen H. Markham of Cambridge wed at Christ Church Old Cambridge yesterday afternoon. The Rev Henry A Parker officiated with Rev Mr Peaseley assisting. Best man Dr R A Daly, maid of honor Madeline Bocher, bridesmaids Kavanagh Thorpe Dana and Eustis. Organist Professor B Franklin Young led the music. A reception followed and the couple plan an extended trip and home on Buckingham Place December first.
Mary Barry a 14 year old of 2nd Street Chelsea nearly drowned at the North End bath Monday afternoon. Assistant Alicia Meagher sprang into the water fully clothed to save her, both were carried to the women’s bath for restoratives. Meagher, from Gordon Court, is sister of Officer Figherty of Station 7.
Aug 15 report from London notes Prince Lancre delivering the presidency at the Cooperative Society of Great Britain festival held at Crystal Palace. Rev. George Lorimer of Boston was praised for his honor and service as president, with applause from attendees.
Fragmentary text cites Boston fund figures and reference to France and a person named Rody. No clear event date or outcome, rendering specifics uncertain.
When Alderman Adams urged a Park square depot site market at Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, market men showed mixed views. They fear impact on Quincy Market yet see potential relief from congestion near Faneuil Hall. Some fear property value drops for adjacent firms while supporters tout city profits and modern facilities.
The Oregon Club at 58 Falmouth Street held a meeting last night and elected officers for the coming year. Names listed include John H. Gow and Joseph Lebowski among other members.
A lively fire at 72 74 76 Beverly street in a five story wood working building caused about 000 damage to the structure and contents. The flames started in an entry on the third floor and climbed upward as crews fought the blaze. Occupants included wood turners mantel makers cabinet makers and carpenters with Troy Bros on the street level. Ex Councillor McColgan fired the initial alarm and the department contained the fire before it spread further.
P C Auld, Roxbury store owner at 2188 Washington Street, was robbed of 350 dollars in bills yesterday afternoon by two men. Auld's safe was entered during a distraction as one man requested change and a second conversarion allowed a pocketbook to be taken. Police hunted the pair after the 5 pm discovery, noting both wore dark clothes and derby hats.
At the International Typographical Union convention in Detroit August 15 the laws committee report proposing removal of a clause restricting members to work only in their original subdivision was debated. O'Halloran of Boston warned of jealousy and disruption, but the section was struck out 121 to 3. A bid for biennial conventions failed, with President Donnelly and W Day from Chicago noted as prominent figures.
Imperial order to M de Witte states Russia gains access to Ta-Lien-Wan and Port Arthur through Chinese cooperation. It envisions Siberian railway outlet to the Yellow Sea and a free port for merchant ships during the treaty period, with a new city planned near the port.
The Central New York circuit on August 15 saw a chaotic third heat in the 2:23 pace. Nine horses started. My Choice caught the wheel of Strathbell causing Mary Shawhan to fall. Bitting Mellen, My Choice’s driver, was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken nose.
At a public Workingmen's Debating Club meeting in Fraternity Hall Cambridgeport President Timothy J. Ryan led the largely attended gathering. The unanimously adopted resolution urged Americans to oppose any alliance with Britain citing its past actions and urging study of the nations’ history. Numerous officers and members including Cornelius Wiseman John Mallahan James Long Daniel O Mahony and others supported the motion.
James Parker, 50, of 235 Washington Street, wandered onto a roof while ill and fell twenty five feet. He sustained a collarbone fracture and injuries to his head and shoulders and was taken to City Hospital.
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