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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
6
A family note describes letters claimed from Theresa van Loon’s cousin, with five letters forged. The item notes manipulation of correspondence and a plan to dismiss the issue.
A businessman who frequents Boston's large stores explains a key reason for his remarkable success in retail. He emphasizes understanding customer needs, strategic product placement, and strong store partnerships as essential drivers of growth.
Courteous service and remarkable store economies draw shoppers to Gilchrist's July sale. Limited hours offer bold discounts on Summer wear including seersucker shirts, bathings, pajamas, ties, outing suits, hats, and rugs, with prices slashed for rapid turnover.
Washington July 17 an amendment to the Glass Owen currency bill was proposed to prohibit interlocking directorates in banking institutions. The plan offered by Representative Wingo Arkansas went to the next meeting after brief discussion with no test of strength in the committee.
The conference defeated a Wingo proposal to place deposits in regional banks by highest interest rate. It removed direct rediscounting for banks during stress and tightened rediscount rules. Maturity for rediscounted paper rose from 45 to 60 days. Penalties for bank examiners and bankers rose to 5000 dollars and five years.
Patrick H Waldron a patient at Malden Hospital escaped from a second story window in a fit of terror and was found cut and bleeding at the foot of a rocky cliff. He was taken to Danvers Insane Hospital yesterday. The man became insane after being kicked by a horse.
Civil War veteran William M. Dunham, of New Bedford, found a daguerreotype at a battle end in Gettysburg bearing initials R. C. He searched the reunion and enlisted men from the Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers but could not identify the girl or owner. He hopes to learn who she was, but now fears the mystery may stay unsolved.
Washington July 17 tariff debate in the Senate will begin earnestly tomorrow as Senator Simmons chairman of the committee submits the majority report on the Underwood Simmons bill and opens for the Democrats. Senators Cummins and Burton plan to attack for the minority Monday and Tuesday.
Margery Willard Phelps of Boston and Francis W. Bird of New York Harvard ’04, son of Charles Sumner Bird, announce their engagement. Phelps, a Vincent Club member, is a noted Boston golfer and society figure. Bird, 32, Harvard graduate and former Assistant U.S. District Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is active in law and politics. The wedding is planned for October or before winter.
Chairman Riley reported unanimous demand within the Democratic organization for Lieutenant-Governor David I Walsh to head the ticket. He noted harmony in choosing candidates for the State ticket and efforts to avoid Republican-leaning rivals while filling the slate.
Chairman Riley voiced desire to avoid candidates with Republican leanings as talks fix potential nominees. Arthur Lyman appears likely for Lieutenant Governor while Frank Pope seems set for State auditor. Codman withdraws, Stimpson or Boynton eyed for attorney general. Donahue urges pledges on 20 years of Democratic achievements. Teague chairs a 36 member committee with plans for a broad legislative campaign.
Governor Foss issued a reciprocity statement claiming $500 million in business moved to Canada. He argued this value would remain in the United States if reciprocal trade ties with foreign nations were in place. He named several firms relocating, including American Blower Works, largely controlled by Secretary Redfield.
Cornelius Carney of 8 Sheafe street Charlestown died after an overdose of morphine at the Ellicott clubrooms near Maine and Baldwin streets. He told James McGoff of 12 Salem street that he had taken the drug. Doctors attributed death to alcoholism and morphine poisoning.
Three miss coats described as cutaway models in black and white check fabric. Value listed as 16.50 with a 12-50 stock or catalog note.
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