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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
3
Friday and Saturday clothing sale offers marked-down goods with Blue Tickets showing plain prices. Advertised and unadvertised items carry equal savings, presenting an exceptional chance to save money and an easy way to profit by purchasing at reduced prices.
A large assortment of men’s suits in fancy worsteds cassimeres and unfinished worsteds. Original prices $12.50, $15.50 and $18.50. Now $5.00 to $9.50 with credit terms of $1 per week.
A large assortment of men’s overcoats in shades of brown gray black frieze and dark mixtures including Scotch plaids and tweeds. Original prices ranged from 12.50 to 22.50. Now priced at 7.50 with credit at 1.00 per week.
A clearance of about 100 suits in Black Worsteds and Blue Cheviots, formerly priced at 18.50 20.00 and 22.50, now offered at 10.00 with credit at 1.00 per week.
The Cambridge Board of Health must issue an undertaker license to Benjamin F. Wyeth after a Supreme Court decision. Wyeth, a prominent University City undertaker for 18 years, was denied a license last May due to new embalmer qualification rules. The court’s writ of mandamus compels the board to grant the license.
Joy arrived for barber John Prinzi as he learned his father mother two sisters and one brother survived the Messina catastrophe after fearing they were lost in the disaster.
In Boston a barber and his family celebrate after receiving a cablegram from Italy stating their relatives in Messina are safe. John Prinzi, Elena Aleblandi and Constantine Aleblandi react with relief and tears, thanking the Post for its efforts in delivering such news.
Archbishop Darrigo conducted a blessing at Maregrosso grave 100 feet by 30 feet holding 1800 bodies stacked under lime. Survivors followed as he sanctified ruins including a hospital and barracks. Looted valuables were moved to the steamer Duca di Genoa. $3.6 million in currency and bank contents were relocated. Most churches, save Sant Andrea Avellino, demolished.
Four hundred Sicilian steerage passengers on the Germania from Naples learn Messina was wiped out by a quake. The crew uses an interpreter to relay the disaster on arrival, triggering waves of grief and distress among travelers aboard.
Flyers announce about 2000 pairs of men’s all wool pants formerly priced at 2.50 to 2.90 a pair. The store promises a replacement if any pair rips or fails satisfaction. Window displays at F Gray Co., Washington and Hanover streets.
Massachusetts contributions to the relief fund for Italian earthquake victims grew by $8607.05 in a single day, reaching $138,496.22. State and Red Cross totals rose to $113,094.82 and $25,371.40 respectively as cities like Brookline Holyoke Fitchburg Harvard New Bedford and Newton sent gifts. Children and churches joined the drive with notable memorials and donations, including $5.12 from Perkins Institution for the Blind and a memorial gift for Dr. Harrington.
A brief but strong earthquake near Palms at 6 30 tonight toppled standing walls including the Cathedral. No injuries were reported as residents fled shelters in fear, though no one was harmed.
Secretary Root signed arbitration treaties with Ecuador Bolivia and Hayti on January 7 in Washington. The agreements aim to settle disputes peacefully and extend diplomatic ties with the South American nations.
Yesterday evening in Chickering Hall the Flonzaley String Quartet, led by Betti and including Pochon Iwan d Archambeau, offered Beethoven and Schubert works. The ensemble showed unity and virtuosity, delivering a transparent, richly colored account of the early G minor quartet, Leclair sonata for two violins and cello, and Schubert's Death and the Maiden variations. The Haydn based sonata was especially striking and memorable. The next concert is slated for Thursday evening Feb 4.
Oakland Cor arrests B Signore a real estate promoter and mining broker after a Montana banker James H Murray lodges a complaint alleging forgeries totaling nearly one million dollars. Murray says Signore forged his name on four $100,000 notes and other negotiable documents.
The sequin filled gala hosted by Mr and Mrs Gould for Miss Marjorie Gould featured 250 guests at six tables with pure white and mauve themes. A long 45 foot debut table overflowed with roses and electric bulbs in its centerpiece while vintages from French cellars and rare liqueurs were served. Phoenix Ingraham led the cotillon with Miss Gould as guests enjoyed a 100 piece musical program from four Neapolitan orchestras arranged by Nathan Franko.
F Gray 60s offers $10 suits at 4.90 and $12.00 all wool suits at 5.90. Heavy overcoats cut to 5.90 from 12.50, reefers 12.00 value at 5.90. Heavy all wool pants 1.15, black cutaway coats with vests 2.90. Entire stock offered at Washington and Hanover streets.
The firm claims real bargains not mere talk with coats priced at 5.90 on a range including fancy cheviots kerseys meltons Irish frieze auto coats ulsters and reefers. They offer to pay car fare for customers who disagree on value. Washington and Hanover streets.
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