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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
12
A retailer declares $8.50 to $6.50 savings on suits priced at $12 and $15 to clear stock for new fall arrivals. Hats are reduced to $2, $3 and $4 as part of a push to move current inventory. The tone emphasizes value, fit, and justice in pricing while urging quick purchase.
A. H. Hibbard, detective and acting conductor for the Old Colony Street Railway, has vanished from East Weymouth. He had been linked to a Maynard woman who says they married two months ago. Headlines note his unpopularity after arrests of other conductors in Quincy and his role as a detective. He was lodging on Hawthorne Street. his bed was unused after last night.
Malden drug clerk Melvin C. Robertson living at 7 Russell Street was arrested at Kelly and Durkee Back Bay store on a $2.50 larceny charge. Inspectors say he confessed to false entries netting between $200 and $300 and will be arraigned after a Tombs night confinement.
Readville reports show Major Delmar equaling 2:02 1/4 and Prince Alert a 1:59 3/4 mile, wind and dust hindered performances as Stanley Dillon wins 2:09 trot and other heats unfold with notable placers including Masetto Judge Green Maxine Albert and Tom Keene amid a weathered race card.
Dr George W Galvin warned a 700 strong crowd at Faneuil Hall that a lack of grand jury action could trigger revolts in Charlestown and Massachusetts prisons. He, Prof Frank Parsons, ex convicts Levi Brigham and Davis urged reform as inmates suffer under Warden Bridges and officers. Galvin criticized Chief Watts and called for wide support to aid the 25 000 annual prisoner releases in the state.
The Massachusetts Club meeting at Young's Hotel featured greetings and wishes for a speedy recovery to Senator Hoar. Ex Governor Long led the club in his absence, with no presiding officer present during yesterday's informal gathering.
Thomas G Plant Company prepares a Labor Day field day for 3000 workers at Lake Pearl Wrentham with 30 track and field events water sports and humorous contests. Prizes cups and medals will be awarded across three classes men girls and boys plus department team competitions and baseball games. Norfolk Band and local orchestra will provide three concerts and dance music in the hall all day.
Duxbury Mass Aug 26 A southwest breeze aided the open association races. Peri II won the 22-foot class and Again the 18-footers. Vera II topped the 15-footers with no competitor. Marvel and Challenge won first and second handicap classes. The 18-footers faced shoal water. Race two set for 10 30 tomorrow. Messy water, close finishes, and windward legs shaped a tight Plymouth Bay round. Peri II led early, overtook Warrior, won by 3m 15s over Medric. Mirage II led the windward start in the 18-footers. Again led much of the return, finishing first overall in the 18-foot class with Kit tiwake V second Miladi third Aspinquid fourth. Centerboard boats dominated the top five.
Cardinal Vincenzo Vannutelli returned to Rome from Ireland where he represented the Pope at the Armagh Cathedral reopening on July 24. British war ships saluted the Papal flag hoisted on the cardinal’s steamer, and Lord Dudley, Ireland’s lord lieutenant, treated him as a prince of the blood.
Long Wharf immigration officials examined 278 aliens held for further investigation. 126 were kept for today, and last night officials stated that the majority of detained individuals would be released tomorrow. No serious case reached the desk.
An advertisement promises that buyers who purchase King's Bohemian Beer will receive the finest glass of beer money can buy in return. The claim emphasizes value and quality as a selling point for consumers.
In Weymouth, 16 year old Ernestine F. Atwood of Melrose risked her life to rescue coachman Harry Smith from drowning. Her younger brother Roy aided in the effort as Smith weakened while swimming toward a float. Miss Atwood leapt from a nearby boat and retrieved him just as he neared the final submersion.
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