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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
8
Damaged by fire and smoke downstairs, Atomy Clothier’s offers shoes, clothing, hats, and furnishings at deep discounts. Prices list men’s suits to $4.05, coats from $4.95, pants from $1.93, hats and linens heavily reduced, and thousands of bargains expected today and tomorrow in the basement sale.
The article recalls Judge Hilton’s death and his role in the Stewart retail empire. It notes criticisms of his actions with Mr. Stewart’s plans and the leverage seen with Hetty Green lending one million dollars during a tough period. It also mentions Hilton’s associates, including L F Morton, and debates over the failure to sustain Stewart’s marble-building venture.
Dr George W Galvin and the Central Labor Union outline plans to reopen the former Boston Emergency Hospital under a new name with increased facilities. Union backing aims to raise about 1500000 plus 50000 from members and wage earners, with board positions for union representatives, and police and city hospital relations to be realigned. A key meeting with the Central Labor Union and a city council session are anticipated to finalize the proposal and timing.
Alice Stearns a 23 year old woman described as stylish and well dressed was arrested after Inspector Joseph Knox tracked her from a Public Library theft to a room where she allegedly hid five pocketbooks. Police found $12 and several identifying slips tied to the crime. She faces a larceny charge in court this morning.
Governor Wolcott has submitted a twelve officer commission list to Secretary Root and a large supplementary pool of candidates. Applications flow in so rapidly that it appears every officer who served in the Philippines wants a commission, risking the Governor’s endorsement becoming ineffective due to competing dictates.
Fragmentary report shows candidate Robert connected to a municipal race as a potential successor to a Senate seat. Tribulations include pending ballots and ambiguous local names and dates.
Local appeal seeks donations for the Baker family to cover urgent needs following a life event. Community members are urged to contribute through the designated fund.
In Somerville a woman says she learned Michael Kilroy wed her after pressuring her to marry, while Kilroy’s actions and a second family are investigated. The case involves a hospital visit, an insurance claim, and a chaotic web of relatives across Chelsea Cambridge and Charlestown.
An unknown masked assailant beat Miss May Baldwin an 18 year old Sterling resident in the early hours, leaving her bruised and shaken. A bicycle found near the scene becomes the sole clue while residents fear lynching if the culprit is caught.
Secretary of War Root grants Boston Mayor Quin cy’s request to widen the Malden bridge connecting Everett and Boston. The bridge will be sixty feet wide and about 815 feet long, from Charlestown playground to the sewerage pumping area opposite Alfred Street. The new draw will be a fixed bascule, with pile construction and granite paving.
In Westchester County Judge Barnard cut the assessed values of two Rockefeller farms in North Tarrytown from 37 900 and 4000 to 30 000 and 3 000 respectively, ordering back taxes with a 1 percent penalty. He also allows suit against Mt Pleasant to reduce a residence assessment. Indictments against town assessors Lang and Raymond were dismissed.
Fragmentary report notes a heiress and her nephew, Seabright J., linked to a train incident. Figures of millions, including amounts like 6,000 and 7,000,000, are mentioned but the context is unclear.
In Narragansett R I authorities say the body recovered Saturday from the Petaquamesett River is likely J Gourley of Westerly. His clothing was positively identified by family. he had left home for an outing two weeks earlier and was traced to Providence.
It is announced that Maurice JoKai the Hungarian novelist will marry Arabélla Nagy an actress aged 18. JoKai is listed as being years old in the notice.
In Peoria Illinois today Encino won a five-eighths mile match race against Bouncer on the Elmwood Fair track. Encino completed the distance in 1 minutes 02 1 2 seconds, surpassing the previous half-mile record of 1 04 1 2.
Reports from Care Haytien August 24 describe a successful move by Santo Domingo revolutionists. A force of twenty advanced to the Governor’s house and secured surrender. troops occupied the park fort arsenal and government buildings without resistance. New declarations of support arrive from Puerto Plata and nearby Moca.
Billy Stife of Chicago defeated Jimmy Scanlon of Pittsburgh in the second round of a scheduled twenty round bout in Denver. The sensational exhibition featured fast exchanges, Stife’s decisive right hand ending the match after Scanlon was knocked to the floor and counted out under Queensberry rules.
Secretary of War has leased a marble and white stone dwelling at No 1496 Rhode Island avenue. The residence sits opposite the former Yemenen and is described as one of the finest in the area with a spacious hall a commodious dining room and notable interior decoration.
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