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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
7
A liquidation notice from Pioneer Clothing Co at 660-662 Washington St announces a removal sale with large price cuts. The ad promises the best selection and finest quality garments at about half price to clear depleted stock quickly.
A sale lists men’s suits in varied fabrics and styles with deep discounts. One thousand indigo blue all wool serge suits sizes all at $5, hundreds of Scotch mixtures and Black Cheviot at $1, imported Scotch tweed and blue serge suits cut from $12-$15 to $7, extra fine tweed and worsted suits cut to $9, tailor made dress suits at $13, and 300 raincoats in Scotch tweed $7.
Representative Quinn of Boston urged the House to require the Civil Service Commission to probe civil service observance in Boston. After a heated debate the House adopted then reconsidered and defeated the order 94 to 82. The clash included remarks about Ward 8 and City Hall politics and ended with a successful reconsideration killing the measure.
A local clothing shop offers one thousand stylish outing suits from Scotch homespuns tweeds and BlaronEy Tweeds at prices cut to about half. The sale features 37.50 and 49 dollar options as part of the dramatic clearance.
The ad offers 30,000 pairs of first quality men’s shoes at unprecedented spring and summer prices. Styles include patent leather, box calf, Russia tan, Vici Kid, Coltskin and enamel leathers from top makers. All $3.00 shoes at 1.50, all $3.50 and $4.00 shoes at 1.95.
Police aid immigration officials in recapturing Ewald Deiz a 17 year old stowaway who escaped detention at Long Wharf yesterday morning He climbed from a window and dropped 15 feet to the street Deiz arrived from Antwerp aboard the Oakmore with four others last Saturday He has no money or friends and cannot speak English, officials say they expect him to reappear.
On June 9 the New York Stock Exchange cornice was unveiled revealing large stone sculptures. Brokers and bystanders reacted with shock amusement and curiosity as the figures drew praise and scorn in equal measure.
The case of Cyrus L. Ryan, accused of murdering Soo Hoo Yoke in Plymouth, nears verdict as Ryan testifies he killed in self defense after a Chinaman pulled a revolver. He described dragging the body, hiding it in a tub, then leaving the laundry with a revolver and watch. The day closed amid cross-examination.
Thibetans attacked the British post at Kangna on the road to Lhassa with great ferocity. Eleven hundred assailants were repulsed. one Sepoy was killed and several wounded. The Thibetans bombard Gyangtse daily.
June 9 report states North German Lloyd will carry third class passengers from any part of the United Kingdom to Boston for 13.37 dollars in a bid to break Cunard line’s Liverpool Boston traffic. Hamburg American line also set a ten dollar fare from Leith to New York.
Everett Abbott, former treasurer of the American Marine Transportation Company, was brought back from San Francisco in custody and held for the grand jury on charges of embezzling 5852. He warned that others would be exposed when his case is heard, insisting he borrowed to repay but was blocked by accusers.
Dr. Galvin president of the Emergency Hospital filed a formal complaint with the grand jury foreman detailing alleged brutalities at Charlestown State prison and other facilities. He cites cold water treatment, unnecessary clubbing, and solitary confinement for ill inmates as misconduct by guards.
Paris June 9 Lena Morton daughter of Levi P Morton of New York fell seriously ill with blood poisoning after an appendicitis operation. She is at a private sanitarium where relatives are gathered and a ray of hope was reported by a family member.
The Massachusetts Legislature expired at 9:50 P.M. amid cheers in the House as members sang songs including America and The Holy City. Secretary of State William M. Olin announced the prorogation after presenting Governor's congratulations and noting he had signed 460 pills and 110 resolves with 15 bills returned with objections.
A Boston debate on higher education for women features Mrs. Mary A Livermore defending college study as strengthening women for marriage and motherhood. Dr A Hathorne Smith and critics warn higher education harms maternity, while supporters say educated women become better wives, mothers, and citizens.
A Post readers’ coin problem asks what coins totaling $1.15 cannot change a half dollar a quarter or a dollar. Several solutions are offered including a silver dollar with various pennies nickels dimes or larger cents, and one note concludes with one dollar plus a dime.
The item lists varied coin clues and cites numerous readers who agreed with the second solution labeled New Dorchester. Names include Fannie Tate D Macpherson Manuel O'Brien G A Ladd M A Goldman and many others across streets and schools, with some readers asserting coins were a dollar a dime and a nickel.
Thomas F. Powers, subway chief electrician, was honored with a lively send-off yesterday before his vacation to Europe aboard the steamer Republic. A long list of well-wishers attended, including Alderman James H. Doyle and ex-Senator Daniel Curley Sr., along with numerous colleagues from Division 8 and the Public Garden.
A B A Interscholastic eight faced a sudden gale on the Charles River near Harvard Bridge. The boat filled after a wind squall, Wallis rose and dived overboard, and the crew followed before safely rowing to the boathouse. The seven rowers listed include Gring Swenson Kiley Fitzgerald Williams Hennen Wallis and Ellis with Arnold as cox.
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