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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
7
Lady Raglan displayed in coronation robes at Beckenham Kent to support charity. Admission charged six cents and drew a large crowd.
George F. Washburn merchant and financier returned from investigating the Vrooman Western co operative movement and announced plans to unify with the East under the People's Trust of America. He outlined six departments, store expansion, profit sharing with members and Ruskin College support, and Western and Eastern headquarters to be Kansas City Boston with Chicago later.
A vintage ad promotes Fels Naptha soap claiming easier laundry: twice the cleaning power with half the effort, highlighting the soap as the solution for tough stains and efficient washing.
The article promotes a daytime sea voyage from Boston to New York aboard direct steamers of the toy line. Boats sail Wednesdays and Saturdays at 5 p.m., take about a day around Cape Cod and Long Island, and offer an $8 fare with upper-deck berths. Private rooms cost $1 to $1.50 extra. Tickets and details are with George F. Tilton in Boston.
District Attorney W Scott Peters asked State Officer George C Neal to travel to Toronto to assist in extraditing George W Clarke the man wanted for passing alleged bad checks Inspector Colby is already there but Neal will provide expertise in criminal law and extradition The report notes Colby is frustrated with the progress and has little hope of capturing Clarke
The Shah of Persia kept King Edward waiting over an hour during a visit as the royal train moved slowly. The two rulers greeted on the royal yacht and walked aboard chatting, with warships firing salutes. After lunch with King Edward and Queen Alexandra the Shah departed amid coordinated royal salutes.
Salem Willows hosts a carnival of attractions from today through Labor Day. Professor Viewers performs balloon ascents daily with a 100 foot drop and parachute, while the Salem Cadet Band alternates with Boston Working Boys Home band in performances. Steamer New Brunswick runs daily except Saturday from Union Wharf at 10:30 am, round trip 60 cents with half price for children. Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne touted as dinner wine.
Donald F. Cameron, married two days, is jailed on breach of promise charges in Boston. Miss Alexia Morrison sues for $10,000. Cameron and his bride, a Kennedy, traveled from Cape Breton. Deputy Sheriff Silsbee arrested him as they prepared to depart for a provincial honeymoon. Counsel dispute over settlement. Morrison claims strong proof.
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