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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1904
Page
2
Price reductions on overcoats and belt coats in moulaise cheviot and frieze fabrics. Formerly 15 to 25 dollars now 10 to 12.50 as Skibbereen Frieze coats, praised for durability and warmth, with exclusive fabric control and a large Boston selection.
Clothing sale offers $8.00 to $10.00 suits for $5.00 and $7.50, all wool and reinforced options. Some $12.00 to $15.00 suits marked down to $9.75, featuring cheviots cassimeres worsteds and Scotch overplaids in exclusive patterns. These discounts showcase carefully chosen fashions for accurate fit and stylish appeal.
The ad promotes $16.00 and $20.00 suits now at $12.50 and $14.75. It touts higher range tailoring with careful handwork, pure dye silk seams, and unusually good fabrics. Reads as a sale preview inviting purchase tomorrow from the listed stock of stylish suits.
Miss Cornelia Andrew, heiress with an $800000 income, sits in a austere library, discussing her engagement to Mr Dudley Clark. The portrait describes her calm poise, blue eyes, Gibson-type features, elegant dress, and refined manner as the room’s decor and setting emphasize her poised status.
The schooner Clara Lason carrying cod to Europe ran aground at Bonavista during a gale. Crew escaped to the rigging and were rescued after hours exposed to freezing conditions. several crewmen are frostbitten. Nearby wreckage washed ashore near Cape Bacalieu, raising fears of a larger maritime disaster.
Dr. George B. Pierce, president of the Republican city committee, announced he would not seek re election despite prior statements. A letter from William W. Davis of Ward 21 confirmed opposition had faded as Pierce prepares to devote time to a New Hampshire paper mill. The party eyes new headquarters and a reshaped slate including potential contenders Alderman Stewart, John Marno, Fred Bolton, and ex aldermen Berwin Paige Guild, with clerk and treasurer races also in play.
Margaret A. Holden an elderly widow valued at about 10 000 with 35 000 contingent bequests aimed at public and charitable institutions faced a trial in probate court. Her nephew James Cooledge and niece Jennie Green challenged the will alleging weak mind while doctors testified to her sound mind despite age and illness. The case resumes January 26 with further testimony pending.
Letter from Prof Willard H Morse lauds Munyon's Paw-Paw as a scientific digestant based on papaya, claiming it cures dyspepsia and catarrh, improves digestion, and purifies blood. The promotion urges readers to believe in the product and buy large bottles at 25 cents.
The public improvements committee favors extending the elevated L from Townsend Street to Forest Hills Square but faces possible opposition from Alderman Quigley. A second meeting is planned before the Aldermen vote, then the Mayor will hear from interest groups led by Colonel William A. Gaston, Lemuel E Peters, and Patrick Meehan.
Carrie Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Burke of South Boston wed William Waddleton of South Boston yesterday at the residence of Mrs A Regan 17 Boston Street. Mrs Rosie West gave away the bride with Miss Anna Regan as bridesmaid and John Waddleton as best man. Rev George Patterson officiated and the bride’s father hosted a reception afterward.
Durant At his home in the city December 81 William Durant aged years. Funeral services Sunday January 8 at 12 30 o clock from late residence 261 West Newton Street. Burial Cumberland.
Miss McDonough's bill of $7547 for reporting the Long Island investigation gains prominence. A writ of attachment targets the city treasurer for money likely due to Miss McDonough. Bates Torrey, a stenographer in the inquiry, filed an attachment for $1600 for services rendered dating the investigation.
The January session of Suffolk Divorce Court begins Monday January 11. A published list shows 91 uncontested libels and 66 contested pages. Statutory grounds are alleged in several cases and correspondents have been cited into court.
The document lists officers and directors of New England Mutual Life Insurance Co of Boston with names including Benjamin F Beavens as President Alfred D Foster as President and Henry Parkman as directors. It notes agency contact details and a Massachusetts address for inquiries on rates and facts related to the company and its tolerance rules.
A fragment notes a Thursday event involving a Purple Stamp Coupon and stamps trading in Washington Street. It mentions a 20 clan heel steeee and suggests a local stamp sale or swap activity with unclear details. The readable parts point to a community stamp gathering or coupon exchange on a specific street.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names, places, and addresses including Malden, Boston, Cambridge, Roxbury, Providence, and Lowell. Mentions coupons and a pen or barrel item, but lacks coherent actions or dates to summarize a clear event or notice.
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