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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
4
Automatics reduced goods appear in the Tunnel Bargain Basement Each Day and sell rapidly. Some lots contain only a few pieces and vanish almost as soon as placed on sale, prompting frequent notices that shoppers should walk through daily.
A large assortment of Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests with and without sleeves in regular and extra sizes. Women's Gauze Lisle Stockings in black tan and colors. Linene Suits in pencil stripes white pink and blue. Gingham Wash Dresses in pin checks light blue and green. Wash Skirts plaited and gored styles. Girls Middy Blouses. Girls Dutch Neck and Jumper Dresses. Children's Rompers in plain colors blue and pink checks sizes 2 to 6 years.
President Taft accepts the resignation of Francis E. Leupp as commissioner of Indian affairs. Robert G. Valentine, assistant commissioner, is chosen to succeed him, effective immediately.
Boston cotillion head Paul Jones Chute quarrels with London star Vesta Tilley over trousers. Chute blasts trousers as detestable and longs for knickerbockers while Tilley defends trousers as neat and superior when well made. She notes American wear mirrors London trends.
The Rev William Howard Falkner longtime rector of St Pauls Church Tremont street died suddenly of heart trouble at a Naples hotel Italy yesterday Mrs Falkner and their two daughters Mary and Helen were with him at the time of death
The Rev. Falkner, born 1862 and educated at the University of Pennsylvania and Episcopal Theological School, served as rector in Philadelphia and Baltimore before illness forced him to take leave in May 1909. He sailed for Europe with his family on May 14 hoping to return by October. remains expected to be interred here. The assistant rector, Rev. Frank P. Johnson, will conduct services temporarily.
In Providence Rhode Island on June 15 Trichian Gracen 16 returned to work after dinner and avoiding the front office entered an outside freight elevator at 31 Mathewson street. The car descended to the first floor and crushed him to death.
In Augusta on June 15, sheriffs T. Herbert White of Penobscot Melville W. Trefethern of Cumberland and Charles C. Emery of York on behalf of 16 sheriffs asked the Governor and council for state protection in a lawsuit filed by Boston wholesale liquor dealers.
Mrs Ada A Crocker of 42 Fiske Street Revere daughter of shoe dealer John Caddy of Chelsea appeared in the Supreme Court before Judge Morton yesterday to support her petition for his release from the Danvers Insane Asylum where he was committed in February
About 75 veterans of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery visit Concord to dedicate a Sleepy Hollow cemetery memorial. The marker honors Asa H. Melvin John H. Melvin and Samuel Melvin, three comrades who died in the Civil War.
Ground was broken for the Casino Theatre at 44 Hanover Street in Boston. The Waldron family led the ceremony with Master Willie Waldron opening the earth. The fireproof steel and cement playhouse will hold 2000 and host burlesque and vaudeville linked to the Eastern circuit, with Charles H. Waldron as proprietor and manager.
Greater Boston society, especially Dorchester, filled the Colonial Club lawn for a Cafe Chantant fundraiser. More than 2000 women and business leaders enjoyed soprano solos by Janet Studley and a varied program led by John K. Berry, with performances by the Colonial Club quartet and other acts.
The steam ship Nanticoke and tug Dispatch remain at anchor after Floyd Hughes, Norfolk Collector, refused clearance papers. Counsel filed for clearance naming Maracaibo as destination. Vessels, last sailed from Elizabeth City, are suspected of carrying contraband to Venezuelan revolutionists but Pamlico officers found no contraband aboard.
Mrs Julia Ward Howe of Boston and Governor Charles E Hughes of Albany attend Brown University's first annual commencement day. Howe is expected to receive an honorary degree tomorrow after a visit with Mrs William Goddard on Brown street.
Chairman James Donovan declares support for Charter Plan No 1 to restore the convention system for nominating the mayor.
Four burglary attempts in the fashionable section since midnight sparked a citywide spike with six burglaries since yesterday afternoon. Two suspects were arrested as police responded to Leroy Short on Summit Place and other targeted homes including Russell Green Caleb Stickney and James Coleman. The burglars also entered Rolfe's grain store looting the office and taking other items.
The sale of Tobias, Greenthal and Mendelson's wholesale stock continues at Wolf's My Clothier, corner of Hanover and Portland streets, offering unprecedented value with a second week in progress. A Panama hat sale cuts men’s hats from $5 to $3.50, fulfilling holiday outfit needs.
Mystery surrounds Nellie S. Mustaine reported missing for two years. She gained fame for proposing a Roxbury school for Chinese girls. Bank of Blue Mound directors seek her to recover notes of 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. She last lived at 137 Hutchings street Roxbury.
Ten airships and aeroplanes gathered at Morris Park race track for two weeks of trials. William H. Martin of Canton Ohio piloted the sole flight using a motorless glider pulled by a rope from a fast moving automobile.
The Board of Aldermen, suspecting the mayor will rush a 150000 garbage contract on his return, apply to the Supreme Court for an injunction to stop him from signing the deal.
A federal grand jury indicted F. Augustus Heinze head of United Copper Company his brother Arthur P. Heinze Sanford Robinson Heinze's counsel Collis Warfield vice president of the Ohio Copper Company and Calvin O Geer a clerk on conspiracy charges. They are to be arraigned tomorrow morning.
The Miller brothers ranch wild West show visits Boston College athletic grounds praised for riding and shooting feats. New cattle roping amazes audiences while real Indians perform dances and horsemanship. Star rider Mabel Miller tames a large black horse and proves a docile mount under her control.
Bjornstjerne Bjornson is seriously ill at his Laurvik home as death hourly expected after a paralysis stroke last June. Born December 8 1832 in Kvikne Norway he was a journalist and twice theatre director. A major Norwegian novelist poet and dramatist and rival to Ibsen he influenced peasant life portrayal and politics leading to Norway Sweden separation.
Major J Homer Edgerly lauds Colonel Oakes of Charlestown as the first Taft supporter in the state at the Ancients banquet. He traces Taft's rise and achievements in the Philippines Cuba Porto Rico and the Panama Canal while praising Oakes for his early convention support.
Mrs. Charles F. Richmond, daughter of former Governor William L. Douglas, is slowly recovering at home after a Saturday night crash at Ponkappas post office. Her car turned turtle following a collision with A. S Tlerman Gill of Canton driving the other vehicle.
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