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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
7
Fine Pianos Going Fasi continues drawing hundreds of buyers from across the state and city. The event showcases gleaming pianos, strong discounts, and the chance to inspect a wide range of instruments from upright models to grand pianos.
Bargains on reliable piano models attract quick sales as shoppers snap up offers. The store highlights genuine discounts and emphasizes the popularity of the deals. Strong emphasis on quality brands and affordable pricing draws in music lovers across the area.
Easy payment terms lure buyers to a piano sale at HALLET & DAVIS PIANO CO. Prices list Bowen uprights at 192 with 15 down and 8 monthly, others from 152 to 187, and high grade uprights in Circasian walnut and San Domingo mahogany at 325 with 15 to 26 down and 10 monthly. Open Saturdays till 9 PM at 146 Boylston St.
Boston lawyer P H Kelly representing a client injured by a Boston Elevated turnstile argues the devices are dangerous and not a public necessity. He contends they save labor but harm the public, especially the elderly and disabled, and plans to seek removal through court action and a juried list of affected riders.
Chicago January 5 co eds at the University waved goodby and left their male companions as they separated by sex on segregation day. About 30 girls stood apart from roughly 500 men in freshman and sophomore classes while students complained the academic fare was poorly arranged.
Belle St. John Pearson, 39, of Boston, hanged herself with a belt to a bathroom pipe at Worcester In sane Hospital on December 30. An inquest will be held before Judge Samuel Utley in the Central District Court this week. medical examiner says she had been mildly insane for years and had been committed and released several times.
In Fairhaven on January 6 a wing of the $1,000,000 Memorial Church funded by Henry H. Rogers was dedicated. The finished church is touted as the country’s finest of its size. Dedication speaker Rev. Samuel A. Eliot D D was followed by remarks from Rev. Augustus M. Lord Rev. Edward A. Horton and Rev. William B. Goeghegan.
In New York on January 6 meetings between the New England Wholesale Grocers Association and the New York and New Jersey Wholesale Grocers Association with Havemeyer of the American Sugar Refining Co discussed restoring the factor plan. The plan, halted by the trust, aimed to prevent rate cutting in wholesale trade and was largely agreed to in both regions. Boston and other New England wholesalers joined the talks.
A communication from the American Board for Foreign Missions president outlines changes in progress. Rev. Dr. Daniel will take a temporary leave as home secretary after 14 years in service. The treasurer Mr. Wiggin assumes fundraising duties briefly, while Mr. Harry Wade Hicks handles church support and native education gifts. An additional assistant secretary may be hired to work with Hicks on education and fundraising. A Boston conference is planned for late January with board officers, district secretaries, and cooperating committee representatives from Boston New York and Chicago.
Patrolman Timothy De Courgey of Division 12 in South Boston grew ill while finishing his shift at the box corner of I and East Eighth. He suffered a stomach hemorrhage and was carried home to 98 East Fourth Street for confinement.
The torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence set out yesterday for a 26 knot endurance run before a snowstorm and rough seas. After 15 miles beyond Boston light a loose key caused delays on the reversing engine, resulting in the trial being postponed until today.
Ex Judge Henry S. Dewey led the defense in the North End sidewalk obstruction case against David Smolensky. Smolensky was found guilty and fined, with an appeal bond posted. The trial drew a large crowd as Dewey pressed on wit and questions over time, including the conduct of Sergeant Fessenden and the arrest sequence on Parmenter and Salem streets.
In Chicago on January 6 an entire family died from gas asphyxiation. Victims include Albert Finkelstein 50, Etta Finkelstein 50, son Jesse 7, grandson, and Annie 18. A gas jet tip was found on the floor and the gas was on.
Clinton police report evidence placing David Waldo Pierce in Clinton with Louise Morrison Cook of Quincy months ago. Authorities say he forged checks last October using Clinton National Bank blanks and fictitious names, and they plan to bring him back to face the forgery charge.
Park Street Church faces questions of exclusivity and income as the Rev Dr Withrow affirms it will remain open to rich and poor alike. He notes pew rents exist but the door stays open to those unable to pay, promising universal welcome amid evolving plans. Major William N Tyler was severely shaken after a fall while rushing to catch a car.
The House approves the general staff bill by 153 to 62, creating a chief of staff and senior officers to plan national defence, supervise departments, and aid the Secretary of War, with four year detail terms and emergency wartime flexibility. Also approved minor bills including a deaf soldiers pension increase and monopoly prevention measures.
Washington reports the President’s nominations to the Senate including Raymond R. Frazier as consul at Copenhagen, Army promotions in artillery and infantry, and judge advocate general department appointments. Lieutenant colonel William P. Vose is elevated to colonel, Captain Louis B. Lawton is to judge advocate with rank of major, Louis Moseley advances to second lieutenant, and additional minor army promotions are listed.
Washington Jan 6 Senator Clay introduced a bill to allow free importation of commodities controlled by trusts. The measure gives the President power to issue a proclamation suspending the collection of all customs duties.
A health notice promotes Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a quick safe cure for catarrh. It claims relief in ten minutes and urges use to prevent deep seating and long distress. Sold by Walker Rintels Drug Co indicating a local Dewey Square outlet.
Roger Wolcott Camp 26 of the Legion of Spanish War Veterans installed its newly elected officers at the camp quarters 126 Dartmouth street. Past Commander-in-Chief Willis W. Stover presided and names Henry A. Treuthardt as Commander along with Benjamin B. Isthues Ralph B. Hastman Frank L. Itreuthardt George P. Field and Harry H. Buxbaum as adjutant quartermaster and paymaster respectively. The camp, over 200 members strong in Boston, includes many notable locals. Treuthardt is a letter carrier at Station A and served in Battery G First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery during the Spanish War.
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