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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1906
Page
5
Mrs Har ry Kendall Thaw said she will talk when the time comes and remains determined to assist her husband. She denied abroad marriage claims and asserted she will produce proof at the pending trial. Thaw visits at the Tombs, Judge Olcott collecting letters and seeking court permission for further visits.
Mrs Harry K Thaw asserts she wed her husband during a European trip before returning to the United States and warns against claims otherwise. She says she will present proof at the forthcoming trial after the death of Thaw’s valet Bedford, who had testified for the prosecution. The valet’s death followed illness and he had described Thaw and Miss Nesbit’s European travel and a Pittsburgh ceremony. Mrs Thaw disclosed she would speak at the trial when the time is right.
Tease about the Madison Square Roof Garden tragedy of June 25 tied to Harry Thaw and his mother. The report notes New York events and London correspondent details from July 3 in Tilbury England.
News of the murder of Stanford White reached Mrs. Thaw only after relatives broke the news in London. The Atlantic Transport liner Minneapolis docked at Tilbury June 23 with extraordinary precautions to shield her from the tragedy. Blair Thaw and the Earl of Yarmouth met her, arranging a news blackout and a private train to take her to London where the story was finally disclosed. Edward Thaw was reported to travel from Switzerland to London.
Funeral services were held today at Park Place Congregational Church for the Rev. Joseph J. Woolley pastor and former soldier. Clergymen from New England and numerous society representatives attended. Interment is planned for South Norwalk, Connecticut.
The largest photo of San Francisco's earthquake and fire ruin is on display in Rogers & Co. window at 387 Washington Street Boston. The 12 by 2 foot panorama draws daily crowds, illustrating photography's remarkable possibilities.
Paris July 3 Miss Mabelle Gilman the young actress for whom millionaire W E Corey sought divorce is believed to come to Thaw's aid in the affairs.
An advertisement touts a “marvellous remedy” for women’s health issues claiming to cure backache, mood changes, and ovarian pains. It offers a free sealed sample by mail from the Piso Company in Warren, Pennsylvania, urging women to write with name and address for instant trial.
The article reports speculation that Miss Gilman, wife of a man linked to Harry K Thaw, may be the mysterious witness in Nesbit Thaw’s case. Friends say she was close to Thaw and Nesbit and travelled with them in Europe. She denies knowing details of any European wedding and would not confirm plans to travel to New York.
The cruiser Columbia has been ordered from Colon to San Domingo to join the American squadron there and monitor the island. U S authorities fear possible outbreak following the treaty failure with Santo Domingo in the Senate.
The piece argues people seek the line of least resistance and prefer easy products. It highlights Cascarets as an easy to buy, eat, give children, and carry medicine option, claiming modern ease in medicine reduces traditional hardship.
New York officials report no news of the Fabre line steamer America from Marseilles with 150 aboard, including 110 passengers. Shipping circles fear a breakdown or propeller loss as it nears time to arrive, while a derelict schooner Lizzie Chadwick is noted on the America’s probable path near the Azores.
President Roosevelt, at Sagamore Hill, begins Fourth of July preparations and will address locals tomorrow at Locust Grove. Secretary Loeb notes a large batch of correspondence and confirms Bishop of the Isthmian Canal Commission will earn 10000 dollars annually. Excursions from Connecticut towns and New York trains are anticipated and Oyster Bay braces for added police protection.
The Continental Clothing House at Washington and Boylston streets introduces a new foyer with four modern show windows and two entrances opposite the Washington street subway. The store plans further internal improvements including refitted furnishing goods and hat departments with widespread showcases and mirrors throughout. Customer praise and rising trade accompany the enhancements.
The Continental Clothing House announces a new front for its Washington street store replacing the present facade. Massive plate glass windows and glass prisms will brighten the display of clothing behind the glass. An eminent Boston architect designed a modern entrance to harmonize with the new Boylston street entry under construction. The firm emphasizes attracting customers through better display and added customer conveniences in a competitive market.
The Continental Clothing House showcases new Washington Street entrance improvements. The changes cause temporary inconveniences but are expected to be offset by exceptional merchandise values attracting competitors and rivals who praise the enhancements.
Mrs. Mary Binney Sterling wife of Rev. Paul Sterling pastor of Trinity Church Melrose died this morning after a long illness. Born Feb 3 1852 in Waltham she was daughter of Major General Nathaniel P Banks. Funeral Thursday at Trinity Church 2 PM Rev A H Barrington officiating burial in Waltham.
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