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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1904
Page
10
The clearance sale continues with almost all light and medium weight suits sold. A final markdown targets the remaining stock, the bulk of which consists of the $15 and $12 grade suits, to quickly clear them.
With limited stock, act quickly to buy. The suits and hats are Morse-made and usable through cold weather. New hats in soft and stiff styles priced at $2, $3, and $4. Open Saturday night until 10.
On August 25 the Charles River hosted a large illuminated canoe parade. About 300 canoes from the Norumbega boathouse paddled along river routes for over an hour, decorated with lanterns and colored lights. Spectators along the shore enjoyed the serene, festive display.
William Creed of East Cambridge, a Boston and Maine brakeman, was fatally injured while coupling cars in the Concord Depot yards in Concord New Hampshire. He died at Concord Hospital where his death was momentarily expected. Police received word from Concord Depot authorities last night.
Mrs Micah Dyer of Columbia road Dorchester drew congratulations from many friends yesterday as she marked her seventh birthday amid early morning mail arrivals and well wishes.
Greetings poured in from Upham's Corner WCTU members who sent flowers and sweet peas. Mr Knight of the Vendome Alumni Association sent a large box of flowers. Mrs Baldwin of Castillon Club brought a birthday cake with Mrs Dyer's initials in red. Mrs Frances Bartlett sent a verse that pleased Mrs Dyer.
The Cuba Big Brother Cigarros are filled with Havana tobacco and offer a taste and aroma found in high priced cigars. Sold at 10 cents for a box of five. They will please you and save you money. Estabrook & Eaton, selling agents.
Readville Aug 25 Sweet Marie the leading trotter of the year wins at the Ponkapog stake after a tense two heat battle with Direct View. McKinley driven by Ed Geers prevails in the 2:07 trot after a rough start. Day Book dominates the 2:18 pace, while Red Bird takes both heats in the 2:10 pace. Major Delmar and Prince Alert aim to lower pacing records tomorrow.
Cooper street between Salem and North Margin streets was roped off by Building Commissioner Mulcahy as a 1902 built house at No 11 owned by N Kolodney was found to have weak walls. Three families were ordered out but returned after the building was propped up following a condemnation order issued yesterday morning by inspectors.
An attachment of $19,000 was filed in East Cambridge yesterday against Marcus Beebe of Malden by William R. May of the same place, in an action of tort.
In broad daylight thieves forced entry to Albert Gutzman’s house at 15 Yorktown Cambridge. Using false keys they stole gold watches rings cuff buttons chain pants stamps totaling about 1000 dollars. Gutzman and family were away for the day and returned to find the burglary.
A musicale and dance were held last evening by the Highland Club in Winthrop. Performers included Gertrude Hudson and Dan A’Hearn the Boston newspaper man. Mrs John F Wood read and Mrs Ella C Quinn accompanied.
London Aug 25 Prime Minister Balfour announced Britain ordered two cruisers from the Cape of Good Hope squadron to locate the Russian volunteer steamers Svolensk and St Petersburg after they passed the Dardanelles as hospital ships. They were to receive orders not to interfere with neutral shipping. The move follows a request from the Russian government. A London Chamber of Commerce deputation pressed for stringent measures to level trading with non belligerents and address so called contraband of war. The premier sought evidence of preferential Russian treatment and concrete prize court examples.
Mrs Alice Murrie Fond and Dr Tang Yawn Fond a Chinese dentist discuss their marriage at 33 Harrison Avenue She says she would not advise white girls to marry Chinamen unless fully Americanized He trained in California and attended university and Christianity shaped his life The Rev W H Rice notes conversion does not guarantee perfection but supports mixed unions
The annual convention of the Central New England conference of Seventh Day Adventists opened in Melrose this evening and will run for ten days. Elder A. E. Place, president of the conference, led the opening session. Tents have been set up to house many attendees and the meeting will adopt an old-time camp meeting format.
A warm spell is forecast with rising temperatures and sunshine. The report notes a shift toward heat in the coming days and urges readers to enjoy the mild spell while it lasts, with emphasis on outdoor comfort and seasonal anticipation.
Harriman lines announce resume of freight to Yokohama Kobe Nagasaki Japan and beyond from San Francisco and Portland starting Aug 30. Also accepting to Che mulpo Gensan Fusan Korea with special billing notes. Excluded shipments include Neuchwang Port Arthur Korsakovak and Mokpo. Firearms and ammunition destined to Japan routes not accepted.
A sailor near Chefoo says off the Liaoti promontory he heard two loud explosions last evening at 6 20 and 6 25 p m The sounds may confirm Tokio reports that two Russian destroyers struck mines aligning with the same time.
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