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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
10
In July the shipping room shows a busy scene as suits are marked down from 15 to 22 dollars. All Morse-made suits come in every size at each price, highlighting the store’s value emphasis and customer appreciation in material form.
New Orleans reports more yellow fever deaths and new cases though experts say the outbreak remains controlled. Most victims are Italian or recent immigrants, with the first Emergency Hospital death noted. State health officials impose a broader quarantine to protect neighboring states.
Providence reports a crowded Narragansett Park card with five races. Winners: Sunglow in race one. Lochinvar in race two. Ambitious in race three. Lord Badge in race four. Speedsmith in race five. Notable close finishes and strong betting across the program reflect robust wagering and good track conditions.
Chief Shaw orders enforcement against pool selling at race tracks on Readville and Saugus meets. State police will monitor Readville with Deputy Neal reporting daily violations and prosecutions to Shaw. Governor Douglas involvement hinted, policy contrasted with Governor Bates era. Horsemen cite Shaw’s apparent animus toward Readville.
Providence July 28 The entry list for Narragansett Park tomorrow features six races. Notable horses include Ellott Meistersinger McGrathian Don't Ask Me Thomond Drone Courier Mistiss Ike S Golden Green Sincerity Belle Sindora Merlingo John McBride Tarlac Venus T S Martin Swallow Fulbert Bit o Blarney Whitmiss St Joseph Rust Ethel Hayman Rye Jack Dolan Pythia Nellie Burn Claude Spring Bragg Elliott Ostrich Rosetint Ed Ball Mare The Musketeer Shady Lad Gold Flour Dapple Gold Trajan Margaret O The Lady Ephesia Gold Croft Phobus Little Buttercup Hyperion Bonnie Reg Black Cat.
Captain W C Stevens a longtime militia leader was arrested in Melrose on a fire setting accusation. He posted bail of 500 dollars with a Stoneham security and was released from Lynn custody after authorities questioned caretaker Eben A Larrabee and reviewed the property insured for about 1450 dollars.
A Black man believed to be Charles Long, wanted for murder in Trenton, attempted to abduct 9 year old Annie Wagner from a fresh air camp near Netherwood in South Plainfield. The girl was released after the assailant fired a revolver. a countywide search continues with Trenton detectives and Mercer County officers on guard near Dismal Swamp.
July 28 report that General Terauchi hosted Secretary Taft and party at a lunch and garden party near the arsenal in Tokio. About 250 attendees included cabinet members elder statesmen and officers. Taft toasted Terauchi and Miss Roosevelt and discussed Japanese army history and peaceful development efforts.
Six favorites won at Brighton Beach today as the betting crowd enjoyed its best day of the meeting. In the fourth race a one mile and a furlong event Au Revoir, carrying 126 pounds, won easily while jockey J J Walsh was fined $100 for rough riding and suspended for the rest of the meeting.
Damariscotta Me July police report George B Woodside died at New Harbor after being shot in the head by Arthur McFarland four year old son of Joseph McFarland of Charlestown Massachusetts.
A letter from Erving Winslow dated July 24 1905 asks for a detailed accounting of benefits China purportedly gained from American influence and Secretary Hay's efforts. The author seeks specific, credited effects to inform American readers and China relations.
H H D Pierce arrives from Boston to arrange the peace conference in Portsmouth New Hampshire Two large automobiles will be sent next week for plenipotentiaries travel between hotel and navy yard Launches and carriages will be at the envoys disposal Pierce leaves for New York then Oyster Bay on August 5 aboard the Sylph to attend the Mayflower plenipotentiaries ceremony.
A translated note from Erving Winslow of the International Peace Congress invites Baron Komura to consider neutralizing Vladivostok. The message, dated at the Waldorf Astoria New York, notes that neutralization is seen by some as a key step toward universal peace and will be proposed in the next U.S. Congress session.
Albert Oakes of Ocean avenue Revere Beach narrowly escaped drowning opposite the Metropolitan bathhouse about 9 o clock last night. Guard John J. Flaherty plunged in with clothes on to pull him to shore. Oakes was later taken to the park police station and jailed on a drunkenness charge.
Hong Kong July 28 The boycott of American goods linked to the protest against the exclusion act is growing quickly. At Canton the Standard Oil Company’s new premises work has halted after a boycott committee ordered workers away from the site.
Frank Selee, manager of the local Nationals, resigns from managing for the season due to illness. President Hart accepts the resignation and suggests Selee seek recuperation. Selee plans to resume next spring, with friends doubting his return due to health.
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