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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
4
The notice promotes URCOL Basement Direct Entrance from tunnel trains as an outlet for manufacturers surplus stocks. It emphasizes that the Automatic Bargain Basement buys entire surplus lots cash, sells quickly within 30 days, and aims to avoid competing with manufacturers by distributing prices through automatic reductions.
A local listing advertises girls and women's dresses including white lawn and linen colored garments. Prices start at 1.00 with items described as 1.50 to 3.00 range.
An advertisement shows staged price cuts on girls dresses starting at 1.00 with progressively deeper discounts on Aug 30 Sept 7 Sept 14 and Sept 21. It promises to sell out before reductions unless buyers act quickly and notes many other lots not advertised.
Boston wholesalers report beef sales plunge more than half after Mayor Fitzgerald urged abstaining from meat to curb living costs. Other dealers say the drop is seasonal and would occur regardless of the statement.
Bryant G Phillips of Boston won the Double York Round for men at Harvard Stadium archery, placing his name on the scroll of honor. He led after two days and came within one hit and 17 points of Henry Richardson's 1910 Chicago record, finishing with 230 hits and 1094 points.
Market reports show fancy corn fed cattle at sharply higher prices with limited supply, while common beef remains cheaper this week. Lamb and veal offer comparatively lower costs on Blackstone Street as wage growth and railway rates push meat costs higher.
A city marshal escorted Miss Trevor on November 11 1911 after Nickerson requested she be removed from his home. Police dismiss claims of blank cartridges and a lead slug found in Nickersons office wall. Nickerson declined to provide information or confirm a doctor attended him. The case centers on alleged threats and a $500 breach of promise settlement linked to Miss Trevors visits to Haverhill and Brewster.
The manager Thomas Nickerson of Haverhill Gas Co faced an attack last Tuesday as a show girl was accused of attempting his life. Police say the revolver carried blanks and Nickerson may have inflicted his own wound while grappling for the weapon. The suspect faces no serious charges pending further inquiry.
In Haverhill patrons recall three shots fired at Nickerson's office with no bullet marks found. Miss Margaret Trevor known as Margaret Love filed a breach of promise suit against Nickerson. Police suspect her visit with a revolver, while Phyllis Sherwood from Alias Jimmy Valentine was in town. connections hinge on a public engagement announcement.
In Cleveland on August 15, President James M. Lynch opposed a Progressive plan to create an 18 member board to curb autocracy. He argued any change must allow him to maintain strong leadership. the convention rejected the proposal by a large margin after his speech.
Multi millionaire Henry Frick plans an ultra democratic fete at Pride's Crossing for his daughter Helen. He reverses carpenters and florist orders after a cooler North Shore reception, sending flowers and floor ready for tonight. Invitations totaled nearly 700 with few replies from prominent locals.
In Belfast Ireland on August 18 there were no Catholic demonstrations for the Feast of the Assumption after a manifesto from Ancient Order of Hibernians officials urging cancellation to prevent clashes with Orangemen. Normal conditions return in the shipyards after weeks of Protestant Catholic worker conflicts.
About 200 members and delegates to the ninth international Otological congress attended a banquet at the Hotel Copley Plaza hosted by the American Otologists. Earlier, delegates enjoyed a luncheon and tea hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts president and trustees.
The wife and two children of Thomas Risk a naturalized Syrian of Cedar Rapids Indiana were allowed by Secretary Nagel to enter the United States for hospital treatment after being barred from steamship passage from Marseilles due to suspected trachoma. The decision ties to Nagel ruling on citizenship for minor children of naturalized aliens.
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