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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
3
Winchendon reports four new smallpox cases in addition to a prior case. Two boys and two girls aged 6 to 14 in the Benoit Paquette family are affected. A mill workforce of 200 is being vaccinated and public gatherings are banned in the affected quarter. Grocers are ordered to halt operations in the exposed area.
Station 15 police wagon on Park Street near City square overturned while returning to the station with a prisoner. Driver John Shaw and Wagon Officer Stanley C. Blemis ejected. the prisoner partly buried in a snow bank. Officer Blemis admitted to Relief Hospital with slight injuries to his left leg.
In New York on December 28 officials and admirers announced a major honor for Commander Robert Peary. A large demonstration is planned at the Metropolitan Opera House on February 8 with Governor Hughes presiding and Peary as a principal speaker guiding a stage grouping of expedition members.
Paris December 28 The brief strike of opera ballet dancers ended today after directors promised to meet the majority of the women’s claims. The dancers say they earn only 20 to 25 dollars a month, barely enough to buy shoes.
Fire at Welch block Moody street in Waltham forced Prospect Lodge I O O F members in full regalia into the street. Public library upstairs filled with smoke and suspended. Damage about 500 dollars, fire started by a spark lodging in a partition.
At 8 10 a m Box 65 48 Broadway Extension Samuel Miller loss 45 dollars. At 10 a m Still alarm 274 Clarendon street Mrs A Flagg loss 25 dollars. At 4 10 p m Box 216 11 Mechanic street Roxbury A C Baldwin loss slight. At 7 15 p m Box 705 13 Spring Street Jacob Needles loss 800 dollars. At 8 04 p m Box 429 Mystic wharf Charlestown Boston and Maine railroad loss 100 dollars. At 8 08 p m Box 458 for same fire.
The Alaska Yukon Fur Company at 127 Tremont street announces fur price cuts extend through the week due to storm delays. District manager H L Tannenholz says the Sunday ad holds and directors in New York order further reductions to cost. The firm aims to convert its large stock from thirty branches into cash quickly. An inspection near Parks Street Church in Boston shows deep bargains for shoppers.
The page promises new ideas in household economy and practical tips for readers seeking up to date guidance in domestic management. It outlines a feature section titled Everyday Helps for Women to appear in Next Sunday's Post.
A Boston Municipal Club gathering at the Revere House enshrined a Hibbard mayoral bid with strong Republican backing. Jesse M. Gore presided as speakers attacked Storrow and his school records, naming ex-Alderman Robert A. Jordan and others among attendees in a charged political event.
A Boston banquet scene features strong backing for George A. Hibbard of the Republican party. Speakers attack the Storrow school committee record and the 150 member committee, calling it a corrupt frame-up. Gove rails against party machines while pledging a hard line for the mayoral race.
Captain Edward F. Gaskin of the City Hall avenue police station hosted a complimentary banquet at Young's Hotel in recognition of his 35 years with the police department. Superintendent Pierce presided with remarks from Commissioner O'Meara Chief Justice Bolster District Attorney Pelletier and other officials.
Daniel J. McDonald of Ward 3 Charlestown on the Municipal League slate is seriously ill at home. He is diagnosed with pneumonia and his condition is described as critical.
A extensive sale catalogs deep reductions on men s and boys garments including Norfolk and double breasted suits knickerbockers washables coats and overcoats. Prices slash to as low as 25 cents for hats and up to 30 dollars for winter coats with numerous items shown at reduced rates across shirts corsets dresses and undergarments. Credit customers will not receive bills until February 28.
Sale item notes colorful collars and bows for women with discounts. Colored collars drop from 2.25 to 1.00 and small top collars from 0.50 to 0.25 while colored bows go from 0.50 to 0.25.
Mercerized hose for children in tan offered at 25 cents, down from 50 cents. Infants casumere hose in pink blue and red reduced to 15 cents from 35 cents. Limited sale quantities implied by price cuts.
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