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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
14
A Boston Post reporter wore a full fur outfit in 87 degree heat to entertain and bemuse crowds. He wandered stores, hotels, and the Stock Exchange posing as an icebound figure, prompting comments, jokes, and disbelief as onlookers debated his chilly act and the city’s sweltering weather.
A fragmented passage describes a figure who initially avoided sensations and experiences, then grew cold blooded. He moves among a crowd exhausted by heat and by recent days of hardship while a reporter observes the scene.
F Gray Co Washington and Hanover offers young men’s suits sized 16 to 20 years at 4.90 after cutting from 10 and 12. The sale promises big value and urges shoppers not to miss the bargain.
Notice promotes the F. Gray Co. July sale offering lightweight clothing marked down from $12 and $15 to $5.90 and outing pants to $1.69. Located at Washington and Hanover, the ad urges shoppers to view the stock before purchasing vacation attire.
From Munich University Miss Sara C Murray returns to Newton after earning a PhD magna cum laude. Eldest daughter of P A Murray a prominent local businessman she studied at Newton High School Radcliffe College class of 1904 and completed a four year course in three. She studied philosophy and archaeology under Professors Krumbacher Crucis and Furtwanger, accompanied by her mother. She is 28 and plans to teach in the United States.
The F Gray Co announces a Great July Sale with thousands of suits in tiger tan brown olive and smoke shades priced at 5.90 and 7.90. The display covers Washington and Hanover locations as crowds fill the store.
At the Denver convention the credentials report led to the unseating of Guffey backed Pennsylvania delegates after lengthy debate and a roll call. Congressman Hobson of Alabama stirred minor excitement with again predicting war with Japan.
The credentials committee recommended seating contesters from Pennsylvania and other states as accredited delegates. During debate, supporters of the minority urged seating the contestees, citing Philadelphia Republican influence. A roll call rejected the minority report 387 to 615, and the convention adjourned.
A sale advertisement from F Gray Co promotes pants made from fine French flannels and tropical worsteds. Located at Washington and Hanover, the notice highlights bargain pricing with a four dollar price point and a one dollar ninety eight cent sale.
A Boston & Maine outbound express crashed into a two horse wagon at Union square Somerville injuring 23 passengers and killing one horse. Gate tender George Jewett and cart driver Dennis Sweeney were involved. one passenger Mrs Elvar Garrison of Philadelphia treated and released.
Rumor says Harvard may dismiss veteran track coach J. G. Lathrop. Confirmation was not possible last night, but belief grows that the athletic committee plans a younger successor. Pooch Donovan has been repeatedly asked to lead the track squad and may take charge next season.
In Denver on July 8 a rift widened within the Massachusetts delegation as Dr John W Coughlin faced possible resignation as national committeeman. George Fred Williams Humphrey O Sullivan and Coughlin clash over Ireland resolutions Williams refused to adopt the platform draft. O Sullivan resents Williams for sidelining his resolutions and the delegation contemplates backing an anti Williams candidate. Williams is missing from headquarters fueling the split and elation among anti Williams factions.
An advertisement announces a large stock of blue serge sufts available from F. Gray Co. at the corner of Washington and Hanover in Boston. The message urges customers not to buy until viewing the extensive selection.
Ellen Weaver slipped down a stairs at the Brookline residence of Mrs. W A Parker 184 Winchester Street striking her head fracturing her skull She was taken first to Dr Cooper home then to Massachusetts General Hospital where she remains on the dangerous list
Manuel Lopez, a Portuguese man from western Massachusetts, regained sight after a delicate operation at the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. Once blind for eight years and then stone blind for four more, he now sees light and dark with improving vision, though colors remain elusive.
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