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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
7
Specials for today feature discounted fabrics and garments including Black Taffeta, peau de soie, and Velours as well as waistings and mohair designs. Alteration sale ongoing as new spring goods arrive. winter garments must be sold to clear stock.
A strong wind yesterday caused chaos in Boston as hats and millinery flew through the air across many streets. Pedestrians battled the gusts at major corners while street crowds watched, and a tipped load on a teamster’s wagon briefly blocked traffic on Harvard Bridge amid the day’s wind chaos.
In Manchester New Hampshire Miss Meta Bourne displays the names of rejected suitors on her drawing room wall after announcing engagement to Parker Pillsbury. She defends the act amid social shock as four young men become targets of jokes while letters condemn her actions.
A historical notice lists deducted assets not admitted by the Insurance Dept and net balances with a Boston, Massachusetts filing date. The examining committee includes John E. Toulm Teremia h Williams and Lucian Swift.
Harvard's longtime restaurant man Ramsden, famed for eggs on toast and buckwheat cakes, is closing after a 15 year campaign. Students will soon rely on the Harvard Union or nearby vendors for midnight meals as Ramsden's operation ends.
Washington February 12 The passage of the new Department of Labor and Commerce is expected to appoint George R Cortelyou secretary to the President as head of the department.
Washington legislative action on the sundry civil bill moved slowly as debate focused on White House upkeep and a $3,000,000 Philippine relief appropriation. Critics pressed costs of remodeling and new executive offices while defense of expenditures cited expanded facilities and entertaIning. The Gaines amendment to cut the White House allowance failed.
Gale factory in Exeter, New Hampshire, is expected to close entirely by Saturday. Finishing department workers finished their stock in hand tonight and will not return. The shutdown will affect about 700 men with no sign of unrest despite a firm strike posture.
Cambridge alderman James F. Aylward entertained lady guests with the Waste Basket reading, delivering sharp satirical bon-mots. A glee club performed before dancing into the early hours, attended by many prominent club members including Thomas Riley, William Dunn, John Dever, John Cummings, Arch Turner and others.
Dorchester Gentlemen’s Driving Club hosts a ladies night in Whiton Hall. Vaudeville acts entertain as Dorchester society members arrive in gowns. Ex-President S Walter Wales receives a valuable stop-watch from President Frederick J Brand and expresses thanks. Wales, a noted horseman, owns several record trotters.
A poverty party and prize dance under Division 57 A. O. H. of South Bogton took place last evening in Bethesda Hall. A large crowd attended. The poverty march began shortly after 9 pm led by Peggy Peanuts and Mr. James Dooley. James Dooley and Mr. John Doherty performed specialty dancing, with John McHugh as floor director.
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