Fridays at Hilene's Special Sales Event
Hilene's closes out the week with special sales on remaining models and pieces. Some items lack sizes or cannot be restocked, prompting deep discounts on unsold lots.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
Auction Notes On Small Lot Sales
A notice remarks some lots are very small and often sell out early in the day. It states this runs counter to the usual practice of advertising only items with sufficient quantities to meet daily demand.
Missing Annex Cene for Girls Up to 14 Years Auction
An annex details numerous lots not advertised for children up to 14 years, including girls in the 14 year category. The notice outlines a sale for babies to Miss Annex Cene with unspecified additional items.
Murder in Lafayette hotel suite leaves jewelry missing
Emma O Payrow was found murdered in the Lafayette apartment hotel at 200 Columbus avenue. Police believe a youth employed by the victim aided the crime and fled with four rings valued at about 800 and $50 in cash hidden under a bed pillow. Doctor ruled it a murder with a single ear wound. George Leak is sought for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma O. Payrow
Columbus Avenue
George Leak
Payrow
Paytow
MacDonald
Dugan
Inspectors’ Bureau
Charles E. Payrow
Whitney
Harvard
Payrows
Charles H. Payrow
Navy Yard
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Laxative Promote Trusted Benefits
The Well-Informed demand a simple pleasant laxative and the California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a known safe remedy. Physicians sanction it for family use due to wholesome components and gentle prompt action. Buy only the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. at fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Caliornia Fig Syrup Co
Man Learns Marriage to Stepmother Void Under Law
Springfield, July 22. Clement W. Kirkpatrick, who wed his stepmother several years his senior, was greatly agitated yesterday upon learning that Massachusetts statutes render the marriage void. The clergyman who officiated will be asked to explain the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Clement W. Kirkpatrick
Massachusetts
Bees seize East Street letter box in Northampton
A swarm occupied a letter box on East street in Northampton and resisted post office and police attempts to collect mail for hours. The letters were finally rescued and backstamped mail late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
East Street
Expecis Retrial of Case in Lincoln Article
Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte commented on the U S Court of Appeals reversal of the Landis fining Standard Oil Indiana. He urged Supreme Court review if possible and called for a government appeal and law reform to allow appeals in criminal cases. Bonaparte said he would not discuss trial plans until opinions are read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals
United States
Congress
Boston Park Life Preservers Questioned After Drowning
Lawyer Robert H. Bowman drowns in Muddy River Back Bay Fenway after a rotten life preserver fails. The death prompts an inquiry led by Park Commission Chairman Charles E. Stratton to determine responsibility and prevent recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Park System
Robert H. Bowman
Back Bay Fenway
Charles E. Stratton
The
Park Commission
Frank J. Jones
Back Bay
Fenway
Bowman
Post
Park Department
United States
W. A. Carleton
Boston
Mr. Bowman
Court Frees Standard Oil Indiana of 29 Million Fine
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Judge Landis and set aside the 29 240 000 fine on Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The case is remanded for a new trial. The panel included Judges Grosscup Baker and Seaman who criticized Landis handling of the case and questioned if he acted above the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Kenesaw M. Landis
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Grosscup, Baker and Seaman
Landis
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Indiana Corporation
Miss Evelyn Walsh Weds Edward B. McLean Secretly
Miss Evelyn Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas F Walsh was secretly married in Denver to Edward B McLean son of Mr and Mrs John R McLean of Washington. The engagement was announced three weeks earlier and the wedding was not expected until autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Evelyn Walsh
Thomas F. Walsh
Edward B. McLean
John R. McLean
Washington
Bar Harbor
Mrs. Walsh
Woog
Mrs. McLean
Miss Walsh
Banks Statue Inscription Under Review by State Leaders
Governor Guild and Lieutenant-Governor Draper headed a committee that met to verify the Banks statue inscription and settle related controversy soon. Paul Sterling Jr. of Melrose, a Banks descendant, attended as family representative, while Civil War veterans offered views. Rev Paul Sterling Sr., Banks' son-in-law, is the principal New England authority on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild
Draper
Banks
Paul Sterling, Jr
Melrose
General Banks
Paul Sterling
New England
Maine
Spinners Withdraw from Sliding Scale Pact in Fall River
The Spinners Union of Fall River votes to withdraw from the sliding scale wage agreement with the textile council and manufacturers' association. The three months' notice ends the pact, affecting about 150 workers and signaling likely actions by other unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Spinners’ Union
Textile Council
Manufacturers’ Association
Spinners’ Association
Field Day Plans at Medford Parish for St Joseph's
St Josephs parish in Medford announces a big field day at Combination Park for next Saturday. Four baseball games an automobile race two horse races a full sports program a band concert and dancing plus entertainment for young women are on the agenda. Rev Father Thomas L Flanagan directs and Rev Father John J Murphy is general in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
St. Joseph's Parish
Combination Park
Thomas L. Flanagan
John J. Murphy
Park life preservers blamed in Fenway drowning probe
Officials quarrel over responsibility for life preservers after a Fenway drowning. Stratton says investigation ongoing and public report pending, while Humane Society argues park department must supply and inspect gear. Captains and inspectors dispute roles and caution lifebelts alone cannot save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stratton
Pettigrew
Stratton
S. W. Burgess
The
Humane Society
Post
Boston Park Department
Mayor Warns Over Big Deficit For Fiscal Year
Mayor Hibbard voices alarm at department expenditures and warns of a record deficit. He urges all heads to live within appropriation and submits July 24 estimates, noting state tax increases and reserve fund strain require strict economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Beier Affair Ends in Severely Wounded Fiancée
In Freiberg Saxony Grete Beier 18 daughter of the mayor was severely harmed after visiting her fiancé and giving him cyanide in a drink then biting him with his own safety item. The executioner sent from Dresden reported the king refused to pardon her for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiberg
Saxony
Grete Beier
Dresden
Cambridge's New Subway
A letter to the Cambridge Post argues the Board of Railroad Commissioners correctly limited stations to Harvard square Central square and Kendall square. City leaders and major associations supported three stations, reflecting overwhelming public and business support for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Cambridge
Harvard Square
Cambridge Rapid Transit Association
Central Square
Kendall Square
Cambridgeport Business Men’s Association
Columbia Street
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Dana Street
John F. Crocker
Cure for skin disease with Cuticura Remedies
Matthew Ganter of Brooklyn reports severe poison ivy on face and hands improving after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills. He notes swelling subsided and full cure in five weeks after starting the treatment. He regards Cuticura as best for skin diseases and uses Resolvent Pills as blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Ganter
Fayette J
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cuticura Products Endorsed for Skin Care Worldwide
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as remedies for all skin humor in infants to adults. It also touts Cuticura Beep and Cuticura washes, with prices in cents, and offers a Cuticura book on skin digestion. Free samples and global purification claims are noted by Potter Drug & Chem Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Ch
Sole
Maas
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