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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
4
In Everybody's Magazine, Thomas W. Lawson presents a caustic code for Standard Oil outlining ruthless tactics. It mocks silence debts secrecy non writ and fake dummy names while praising aggressive competition and government manipulation.
City residents seek summer escapes to Vermont’s Green Mountains Lake Champlain and Winooski Valley. Fast trains deliver urban travelers to a landscape praised for beauty climate and outdoor recreation. A book promoting Vermont resorts is offered by T H Hanley at Central Vermont Railway Boston.
Malachi T. Jennings former secretary of the Democratic city committee and head of Ward 16 Democrats fears no appointment in the law department despite months of effort and initial mayoral support. The shift appears as George A. Flynn secures a $2000 year post as indictment clerk in the district attorney’s office, ending Jennings’ expected placement.
Lawrence city officials will visit Boston on August 6 with Councilman W J Foley coordinating. The plan includes a harbor outing and dinner on an island, followed by speeches with Mayor Collins presiding.
The 4 o clock limited between Boston and New York is now scheduled in five and one half hours with no extra fare unless Pullman accommodations are desired. Dining car service available westbound from Springfield to New York and eastbound from New Haven to Boston. For detailed service and reservations, contact the city office at 866 Washington Street, Boston.
Melrose July 20 an explosion followed by fire wrecked John F Hughes store on Main street. Damage estimated at 1000 dollars. Explosion likely from naphtha used by Hughes a tailor for cleaning cloth. Building owned by N A Leonard and is fully insured.
President Bancroft of the Elevated and Mrs Bancroft rode in his new private car when a wrecking wagon lost a rear wheel near Roxbury Crossing blocking traffic. More than 1000 onlookers watched as Bancroft helped adjust signals and fenders for a detour toward Northampton street during the first official trip.
The New Brunswick, a popular excursion steamer, draws great patronage due to favorable weather and improved management. Today it invites the Woodland company at Tremont Theatre as special guests with a program promising singing, dancing, and a general good time for all aboard.
New York July 10 J C Horton longtime Seaboard Air Line executive with New York headquarters has been named general passenger agent of the Ocean Steamship Company. His headquarters will be at the Savannah pier 35 North Rivers.
A heat wave struck Boston with a high of 89 at the weather bureau and streets recording up to 92. A brisk northwester eased the day, while humidity lagged. Cooler weather was forecast, and residents hoped for relief as farmers complained of drought and laundries benefited from rain-free heat.
Old Boston firm Splaine and Fitzpatrick moves after 12 years at 110 Court Street to the Kimball building at 22 Tremont Street. Led by Mr Fitzpatrick for 25 years, the shop now occupies a first floor space praised as modern and advantageous with new tailoring ideas and well appointed rooms for customers.
New York authorities report a legal battle over Bertha Dolbeer's estate after her July 8 death from a Waldorf Astoria plunge. Etta Warren, reported cousin and key witness, is not yet allowed to claim the $700,000 bequest and residue outlined in a will opened three months prior.
A richly dressed Russian countess walked the Auditorium Hotel public corridor on a Sunday night while smoking cigarettes. Guests were astonished and the hotel clerk warned she could harm business unless identified. Baron Schuppenbach the Russian consul arrived with the scene.
GPHTSAH finishes first in the 30 mile run with Opitsah leading from start to finish. L Aiglon and Sm 20s follow as class winners. Magnolia, Shyessa, and Clarita also place in the Portland Maine regatta amid 650 yachtsmen and mounting harbor activity.
Erwin N. Smith, former fiancé of Birdie Cora Hart, was arrested in Webster after an inquest found evidence the body hidden in Halleaur's packing house was murdered. The coroner’s jury labeled the death a murder, and Smith, described as powerful and violent, waived examination and awaits grand jury action amid lynch threats.
A large fraud case ends with Marks Cohen Angelo Sarah and Jacob Strangel convicted of evading carfare by using checks issued to others and fined five dollars each. The tale alleges widespread use of transfers for a penny sold by shopkeepers at stations and ferries, with transfers stolen from passengers. Prosecutions under the new law are promised.
West Newton reports a vacant Hicks Street residence owned by H. W. Pike sustained about $500 in damage this noon. The incident caused a small blaze and related effects but no injuries were listed. Fire crews responded and secured the scene.
Denver July 20 An unusual display of grit and nerve was shown by E B House professor of mathematics at Colorado Agricultural College. While felling a tree for firewood an axe glanced cutting off one toe and wounding another. Seventy miles from surgical help he abandoned the shoe washed the wounds with whiskey and sewed the amputated toe back on with needle and thread. He remained with Carpenter's experimenting company and continued work later.
Questioning reveals doubt over signatures and who signed names on notes. Mrs Stuart recalls possible involvement of a woman, uncertain dates, and lingering suspicions as testimony continues.
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