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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1904
Page
10
Face-to-face with the last day of Counter Clearing Markdown offerings. Special values are available to share in the store’s 52 years of business. Suits priced at 12 dollars reduced to 8.50. Suits priced at 10 dollars reduced to 7.50.
Fs Bear in mind that these are our own make and as fully guaranteed in every way as if they were selling at their original prices. There are still many splendid chances for money saving selections in the See Sette eee eee Sees: $25 suits cut to $15 $10.
July 29 The father Theodore Harlow traveling salesman and grandson of chair maker T L Harlow has disappeared with his 65 year old daughter Dorothy. Police search expanded with Boston chief Watts requested. Father suspected of kidnapping his own child as custody dispute prompts court action granting temporary guardianship to Dorothy’s mother Mrs Har lo.
The Ward 17 Tammany Club holds a Democratic campaign pow-wow at Caledonian Grove with Congressman John J. Fitzgerald of Brooklyn opening the event. Representative Thomas F. Curley will start the session and introduce Congressman McNary as president.
Gerald will speak on local political matters and the Brooklyn Congressman will give the principal address. The athletic program includes a 16 pound shot put for the world championship, with Yale’s W. W. Coe aiming to break the 48 feet 7 inch record. Entries include 16 state baseball clubs and space has been expanded to accommodate players.
Newport Illinois July 29. William Chism a Negro is held for grand jury after being charged with larceny of diamond earrings and rings belonging to Mrs Rufus EB Darrah of New York. The jewelry was stolen while being taken to a jeweler for repair and not yet recovered.
Levi E Brigham a Charlestown convict held two years at Bridgewater asylum urged immediate release in the Supreme Court asserting sanity and nine years confinement while only a seven year sentence. Judge Morton took the case under advisement as Brighams aunt Mrs Mary J Brennan and Dr George Galvin spoke in his defense. Brigham testified of a dungeon and two years solitary confinement amid claims he knows prison methods.
Mayor Collins and Fire Commissioner Russell are summoned to appear before the Supreme Judicial Court to answer a writ of mandamus demanding enforcement of a city ordinance setting firemen's days off at one in five. The action, brought by Martin P. Cavanagh, alleges failure to comply and cites non-return of the ordinance by the mayor.
Francesca El Lato a Porto Rican school teacher studying at Harvard has spoken of cars and spice loving American food. The piece notes her wit and charm while considering a possible marriage to a Cambridge scion, reflecting on fate and cultural contrasts.
Boston girl Katharine R Melley of Charlestown will sail from New York next Thursday to study music in Europe. Critics foresee a bright future after training in France and Italy. Trained by William Whitney and Girandet and noted for piano prowess at Smith and Notre Dame, she has sung with St Stephen's and St Mary's choirs in the North End.
Labor Notes reports Firemen's Union 5538 elected P. J. Sheehan as delegate to the International convention in Washington August 8 to 15. P. J. Thornton and J. M. Mullaney chosen for the A R of L State convention in Lynn October. Louis Karlinskey Miner Hillard and M. B. Blake elected trustees. Engineers Union 16 to renew drive to organize engine rooms in Boston hotels. Marble Workers' Union to discuss action on two North End schools using non union marble. Free Home for Consumptives in Dorchester to award a free trip to St Louis today. enthusiasts invited.
Robert Ewen of Scotland, record holder in field events, will compete at the Scotch picnic games at Caledonian Grove on August 8. He will tour the States and Canada. Entries are coming in fast with a large field expected including pole vault record holder John A. Hawkins, sprinter Charles A. Wright of Lynn, and runners Sam Myers and E H McLean in the mile and five mile races.
Fire Commissioner Henry S. Russell says Mayor Collins not returning the ordinance does not make it law. He argues mandamus petitions lack ground and cites the financial burden of a layoff for firefighters. If enacted, 70 new hires would cost about $50,000 first year and $80,000 yearly thereafter.
Six year old May Moy Yen, placed under Walter L Hayes guardianship in Middlesex Probate Court, escaped sale into servitude in China. A Washington philanthropist who funded the guardianship learned of a second wife in China, prompting court action. Hayes located May in Chinatown, she’s to be sent to her Washington benefactress who cannot travel due to illness.
Sergeant Sweeney and Patrolman Augustus Murphy testified before Judge Adams in Municipal Criminal Court against Edward A. Kelley of Weston linked to a State Street brokerage office. Kelley was fined three dollars for unlawfully evading his cab fare and appealed.
Washington July 29 Secretary Morton announced Rear Admiral George A Converse as chief of the Bureau of Navigation Navy Department to succeed the late Rear Admiral H C Taylor who died at Copper Cliffs Ontario a few days ago
Great preparations are underway in Chelsea for the 19th annual national encampment of the Union Veterans' Union to be held August 16 and 17. Delegates from across the United States will attend with excursions to sea shore resorts and trolley trips arranged for visitors. Jane Eyre contributes a piece for tomorrow's Sunday Post about the Fall River strike, highlighting its impact on New England mill workers and the women bearing the brunt of the labor dispute.
Congressman William S McNary declined to discuss rumors of Joseph F OConnell seeking the 10th district nomination amid talks of a rival bid by former Representative Edward J L Logan OConnells exact candidacy remains unconfirmed while McNary avoids pledges until candidates are declared and Fitzgerald intensifies the old mayoralty feud
The claim by J. B. Cotton, Washington agent holding a $1,600,000 U. S. treasury voucher for Massachusetts war claims, has been referred to Attorney-General Moody for settlement. Cotton would receive about $160,000 commission per Governor Wolcott's contract. Parker protests the Cotton claim as the warrant is paid to him as official agent. The case now rests with Moody.
A Sunday Post feature reports Uncle Sam believes a steamer remains afloat with its crew alive. A warship has been dispatched to search the seas, and readers are invited to follow the mystery in full.
The torpedo boat destroyer Macdonough arrived at Charlestown navy yard as the naval showing for the Grand Army encampment. The scene contrasted with earlier plans that highlighted only the Hartford frigate and a handful of tiny torpedo craft.
Miss Ella E Berry denies eloping with her former employer Al fred L Picard as rumors spread after recent family business troubles. She remarks the reports are likely fueled by relatives and confirms she is not missing or runaway, returning from vacation to find uproar.
Ipswich July 29 The Rev E Winchester Donald D D reported this evening as a little more comfortable. He passed a good day though the condition remains about the same with no chance of recovery. Family awaits the end believed near.
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