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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
4
Examples of hundreds of items not advertised for Wednesday include 50c to 69c dressing sacques and 39c to 69c lawn waists. Automatically reduced lots feature 1.00 and 1.25 waists, lawn waists, lace trimmed dresses, and linen wash suits with prices dropped to 3.74 and 4.37 respectively.
Dartmouth students John A. Clarke and George Shipley, both of the class of 1908, were exonerated today of assault with intent to kill charges involving Howard Robinson, Summit House manager, at Pike's Peak on June 28.
Samuel Fredenburg, 42, of 237 Walnut street Revere, arrested yesterday on a $2500 larceny charge after a real estate deal. Attorney William Dyer filed the complaint alleging a Jan 1 1906 land sale touted as free of encumbrances but mortgaged for $2000. The land sold for $2500 and Fredenburg was bailed.
Multitudes of brown tail moths swarmed from woods last night, filling lights across Cambridge Somerville Malden Winthrop Newton Watertown and nearby suburbs. Residents swatted at insects on faces and walls as millions circled arc lamps and entered homes seeking screens.
Victor M. Weil of Inter-Trust Security Company organized a day trip for 165 orphans from Helping Hand Home St Vincent s Orphan Asylum Leopold Morse Home Home for Little Wanderers and Federated Jewish Charities. The group traveled from Rowe s Wharf to Nantasket enjoyed a boat band dinner Para gon Park rides moving pictures animals and fun before returning home with stories to tell.
Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador to Washington, reached St Petersburg today after a stop in New York, confirming his travel to the Russian capital.
Bruce Chemical Co pledges to mail AYMOV INHALER and 30 days treatment for catarrh deafness asthma hay fever and colds for three two cent stamps. Free prizes valued at $1 to $30 await the first fifty respondents who list the six greatest living Americans. Replies due by July 19 to 110 West 34th Street New York.
The Saxonia sailed yesterday at 5 pm from the new East Boston Cunard dock. About 2000 people crowded the hot building to bid farewell to 120 first cabin passengers including Lady Harcourt and Professor William Watson of Harvard. The voyage carried 285 second cabin and 500 steerage travelers with light freight totaling about 1000 tons.
Miss Teresa Howard narrowly escaped drowning at Spot Pond Brook when a 15 year old boy threw her in. Her sister Margaret pulled her out and revived her, then she was taken home. The boy fled after the assault as the family pursued him over a fence near Mountain avenue park.
James Sullivan aged 28 of Albany Street was knocked overboard near Long Wharf. He was rescued by Domenic Chiarelo and treated by Dr. William Dunn. James McLaughlin, 28, of Park Street, was arrested by Patrolman Trayer on charges of assault on Sullivan.
Calais July 18 monoplane pioneer Latham repairs his craft and plans a dawn cross to England if weather holds. Torpedo boat destroyer Harpoon and tug Calaisien stood by at 5 p m. prizes total about $50 000 for the first heavier than air crossing. friends express confidence.
A fire at 1 am destroyed a pleasure boat being built by Arthur Richards of 52 King Street Dorchester. The uncompleted hull, costing about 2000 dollars, was in Richards yard and he planned to install the engine and launch it today before the fire intervened.
Trustees of the Frank K. Foster fund met in the Wells Memorial building to compile contributions from state labor bodies for a detailed report. The fund closes with Mr. Foster's death, debts mainly funeral expenses will be paid, and a substantial balance will go to Mrs. Foster.
Chicago July 13 closing hours of the State's case against Ella Gingles a lacemaker accused of larceny from Miss Agnes Barrette included disputed testimony about an alleged torture in a Wellington Hotel bathroom. Witnesses described alibi details while the court intervened during heated exchanges between counsel.
Waltham July 13 report of Mme Lillian Nordica’s marriage to George W. Young later this week could not be confirmed by a Nordica cousin Mrs A H Hernandez. Family circles say wedding unlikely this spring and no official announcement has been made. Nordica left Ardree ay-on-the-Hudson six weeks ago without revealing marriage plans and it was believed the ceremony would occur after her return from abroad.
Daily announcements describe new amusements for the Pride’s Crossing open air bazaar on July 28 in aid of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. H LeBaron Russell leads the attractions with Charles Winslow and H Bradley Fenno assisting. Activities include a shooting gallery and ring toss, plus balloons run by Mrs Quincy A Shaw Jr. Marathon races for children, guided by Miss Amory with helpers Miss Simpkins and Miss Frick, promising a lively, colorful scene with small policemen brownies and soldiers in the lineup.
By a decision of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today, another attempt to break the telephone monopoly in New York failed. The New York Independent Telephone Company lost its appeal for permission to place telephone wires under the streets, leaving the field to the New York Telephone Company.
Edward Payson Weston adds a day to his 100 day itinerary and plans to reach San Francisco by Wednesday afternoon. Heat in the Sacramento Valley delayed his departure from the state capital until late yesterday as he passed through Davis and Dixon before resting in Elmira. He has shed 20 pounds but remains confident and ready to resume the return journey.
New York July 13 Kidder Peabody Co engaged 1,000,900 in gold for export to Buenos Ayres. The move signals a large bullion shipment to Argentina as traders monitor market conditions and currency flows.
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