28 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
1
Two well known Boston figures, Mrs. Micah Dyer and Mrs. Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, died yesterday. Mrs. Dyer passed away in Dorchester in the morning, while Mrs. Agassiz died in Arlington in the afternoon.
Mrs. Micah Dyer of Dorchester Boston founder and long time president of the Woman's Charity Club helped establish Parker Hill Roxbury Hospital and led the Ladies' Aid Association aiding Civil War veterans. If she lived to Aug 26 she would have turned 77.
Two fires broke out in separate four story blocks last night with police suspecting arson. At Hale Street a blaze in rubbish forced evacuations from nearly a dozen families before firefighters contained it. At Fulton Street Page & Baker wholesale furniture dealers were threatened as rugs on a table caught fire, controlled by workers and police prior to the fire department’s arrival.
At Hull yesterday the Oil Traders' Association discussed whether to send further delegates to the Boston Board of Trade. The executive committee may decide the matter and report back at the next regular meeting in October.
In Hong Kong a catastrophic fire at a native theatre claimed the lives of about five hundred people. The blaze broke out during a performance trapping patrons inside the venue. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway amid widespread shock.
Advertisement notes men s suits priced at 15.00 with a 5.90 listing for F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover offering discounted menswear in a period market ad.
The Cole anti merger bill moved to engrossment in the Senate after a stormy session with Democratic Senators attacking the measure. Only Republicans Buttrick and Schuster of Worcester opposed. The bill advances to enactment stages in both houses, with Governor Guild expected to sign and end the session.
Walter Swinburne Hancock, ex clergyman once linked to Chicago church scandals, is under police watch in London amid poison death suspicions surrounding his wife. Kensington coroner’s inquest heard claims the widow of Paul Townsend Jones of New York may have been poisoned to gain her fortune. autopsy previously blamed appendicitis.
Nothing like it in Boston with suits priced at 5.90 and 12, 15, 18 dollars. Men's pants 1.69 and 1.90, outing suits 4.90. Adv for PF Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover streets.
An advertisement from F. Gray Co. located at Washington and Hanover promotes boys' suits priced at five dollars and sales at two dollars and ninety cents.
William D. Haywood, leader of the Western Federation of Miners, sits in court as Mrs Haywood and their crippled daughter attend the murder case of ex Governor Steunenberg. The scene shows tension between defense and state teams with glances between the prisoner and his family.
W J Davis, a miner known for adventures, testifies on cross examination to counter Orchard’s Wardner trip tale. Davis says he led the mob and was in Gem, not Wardner, on that day. Senator Borah questions Cripple Creek strike conditions as Davis blames troops for much unrest.
At the Free Home for Consumptives in Dorchester a fuse connected to lamps blew, causing a small fire and a crowd panic in the main tent. Attendants extinguished the blaze quickly. one woman fainted and injured herself as she fell from a bench during the incident. The second day of the charity circus and garden party proceeded at Quincy street grounds.
Crimson fought gamely but Yale held firm as the finish neared. Minor events were scheduled to be held today at the meet, with teams and officials set for a full program of competitions.
Captain Ide of Yale describes a win over Harvard achieved by a lower stroke and a late spur. He credits Coach Kennedy for the strategy and notes the crew held even with Harvard until the final half mile and finished strong.
Captain Bacon declines to add to the defeat saying those who saw the race can draw conclusions. He praises the team for doing their best and deserves commendation despite the loss.
Yale voices ring out as the crew wins on the Thames in a dramatic finish. The victory follows a competitive session with Harvard, signaling strong performance from the Elis.
In New London on June 27 Yale won the annual eight-oared four-mile varsity regatta over Harvard. The race featured arrest of E H Harriman who ignored warnings on the course and boarded the Gresham. Spectators along Thames celebrated as Yale reclaimed rowing prestige.
Fair the next two days in Boston and surrounding areas with gradually rising temperatures. Light to fresh westerly winds accompany the pleasant conditions.
An old classified item notes price and clothing details. It lists blue serge suits at nine dollars ninety cents, with a buyer advisory reference to yesterday's temperature context. The brief promotes the suit offer in a period-appropriate ad style.
Coach Kennedy of Yale praises Harvard crew for strength and weight advantage while noting Yale broke the upstream rowing record. He rejects notions of stroke rate alone determining speed and credits Harvard with a fair victory amid Yale’s hard effort and Lunt’s creditable showing.
Prof Conroy, a famous athlete and swimmer, testifies that athletes never fear muscular strain if they use Minards Liniment. The statement highlights the product as a trusted aid for recovery and performance.
An advertisement urges mothers with young children to take Fr John’s Medicine for nourishment and increased strength. The copy emphasizes the product as a tonic for family caretakers and daily resilience.
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