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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1909

Page

12

Gowns from Paris Shine at Dressmakers' Convention in Horticultural Hall

Miss Elizabeth A. C. White showcases Paris gowns at a dressmakers' convention in Horticultural Hall. The display features Permo finish silk and wool gowns, Ottoman styles from Paris houses, Louis XV silhouettes, and summer wraps. Models and brides-to-be await a gala wedding scene with outfits fresh from Paris aboard the Adriatic.

Elizabeth A. C. White Paris Horticultural Hall England Post Boston Marguerite Francis of Worumbo

Models Turned Away at Miss White Exhibition Test

Dozens of young women applied to be models for Miss Elizabeth A. C. White's dresses at Horticultural Hall. After inspection by White the majority were rejected for lacking the prescribed figures, though a few were retained. The process continued today with more applicants expected to try for the positions.

Gibson Post Horticultural Hall Elizabeth A. C. White 4& Post Mary Garden Miss White

Big Family Wins Freedom in Court Leniency

Superior Court Judge Tovige Schofield allowed Patrick Brennan of South Boston to leave the court pending sentence on a drunk charge. Probation officers advised against probation, but Brennan’s eight children and wife prompted leniency. Brennan had a three month Police Court sentence and appealed. The judge urged him to return sober on the 18th to continue support for his family.

Tovige Schofield Superior Criminal Court Good Samaritan Patrick Brennan South Boston Sseefe Brennan Schofield

High Court to Hear Hadley Case After Conference

After a conference in East Cambridge Probate Court, it was admitted the contest of Benjamin Hadley's will may be certified for trial in the Supreme Court without further hearing before Judge Lawton.

East Cambridge Probate Court Benjamin Hadley Supreme Court Lawton

Watch our windows for the new Spring shoes and hats

The notice promotes new Spring footwear and headwear offerings displayed in the shop windows. It emphasizes latest styles and seasonal furnishings and invites customers to view the collection.

Mass Fifth Regiment Arrives in Baltimore For Inauguration Visit

The Fifth Massachusetts Regiment reached Camden station at noon, greeted by Colonel C. Baker Clotworthy and Maryland officers. They will stay at the Fifth Maryland Regiment Armory until tomorrow before marching to Washington for the inauguration, with crowds cheering Governor Corther and staff along the parade route.

Baltimore Mad Maryland Southland Fifth Massachusetts Regiment Camden Station Maryland Regiment Washington Massachusetts Corthers Brown Corther Philadelphia William H. Oakes C. Baker Clotworthy Coady Oakes Ford

Farewell luncheon marks end of Roosevelt era cabinet era

President Roosevelt hosts a farewell luncheon at the White House with the famous tennis cabinet and aides. He singles out James R. Garfield for retirement as Interior Secretary and lauds his public service over seven years. Attendees include Bacc on, Moody, Newberry, Loeb, Pinchot, Stimson, Bass, Yellowstone Kelly, Seth Bullock and other officials.

Washington Roosevelt White House James R. Garfield Interior Jim Garfield Baccon Justice Moody Newberry Garfield Loeb Hoyt Laughlin Winthrop Satterlee Woodruff Phillips Murray Leupp Neill Smith McIlhenny John C. Rose Henry L. Stimson Lyman H. Bass Gifford Pinchot James B. Reynolds W. L. Heffelfinger Luther S. Kelly Yellowstone Kelly Little Missouri Arizona W. W. Sewall Seth Bullock Keefe Henry S. Pritchett John Abernathy

Draper Heads Massachusetts Delegation to Taft Inauguration

Governor Draper sails from South Station with a Massachusetts delegation aboard the Federal express to Washington for the Taft inauguration. The party includes Adjutant General Brigham and Brigadier Generals Rogers and White, plus Brookline townsfolk and Cambridge leaders. Senator Shaw will meet them in Washington. Brookline group to stay at the Richmond and Raleigh hotels.

Governor Draper Post Federal Express Back Bay Brookline South Station Catania Washington Taft Massachusetts Draper William H. Brigham Philip I. Sears Talbot Aldrich Guy Murchie Edward I. Logan

Open Door Policy Sparks Campaign Cigar Spend

Acting Mayor Brand ordered the mayoral office door opened and spent about 150 cigars to maintain an open door policy amid Frederick J. Brand's Republican mayoral bid. The gesture follows the mayor's Washington trip and signals support for the campaign season.

Brand Frederick J. Brand Washington

Inaugural Preparations Fill Washington Ahead of Taft

Capital brims with visitors as advance throngs flood Washington for Taft inauguration. Parades, court of honor work, and $20 000 in decorations mark heightened security and ceremonial plans. Taft to take oath on a Supreme Court Bible. Nagel among first arrivals. minor hotel fire causes no damage.

William Howard Taft United States Pension Office Taft Charles Nagel St. Louis Department of Commerce and Labor Nagel William H. Taft Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Mr. Taft Roosevelt

Curley Attacks J A Sullivan At City Alderman Meeting

Alderman James M Curley criticizes six congressman J A Sullivan a Finance Commission member for alleged conflicts including Fenway contracts through Sullivan's father in law Simeon Donoven and a claimed bias toward a smoke inspector relative. The board approves a 643000 sewer loan and tabled Brigham Hospital funding dispute.

John A. Sullivan Finance Commission James M. Curley Sullivan Simeon P Donoven Simeon Donovan Alderman Curley Board of Health Curley Congress Sewer Department Committee On Printing Alderman Carr Giblin Charles River

Last Roumanian Alien Enlists in U S Army

New York March 1 Joseph Josephs a former Roumanian soldier sworn in at a recruiting office today as a member of the United States Army is the last alien allowed to enlist under a new law. When all vacancies are filled all citizens will be eligible. Josephs fills the last of those vacancies.

New York Joseph Josephs United States Army Josephs

Fall Kills Ex Congressman's Hopeful Career

Easton Md March 1 Ex Congress man Isaac Ambrose Barber died at his home from injuries from a fall suffered on Sunday He was 57 and served one term in Congress from 1896 to 1897 or 1898

Easton Isaac Ambrose Barber

Schools as Voting Places Hear Petition to Use Schoolhouses

Attorney M J Sughrue spoke for Mayor Hibbard before the school committee to back the election commissioners request to use schoolhouses as polling places. The committee agreed if school operations remain unharmed and named Mr Brock to discuss further with election officials. Alumni of Winthrop and Brimmer schools urged their names appear on the new Abraham Lincoln School, with a proposal to name the hall Winthrop Brimmer Hall.

M. J. Sughrue Hibbard Brock Winthrop Brinmer Abraham Lincoln Messrs Maginnis Jee Winthrop-Brimmer Hall

Senate Passes Sundry Civil Bill With President Office Funding

The Senate approved the sundry civil appropriation bill with amendments allocating 40 for remodelling the White House office building and 25 000 for travelling expenses for the President. An added 120 000 was authorized to pay the Roman Catholic Church in Porto Rico for property there.

Washington Senate White House Hale Foraker

Diamonds for Retiring Hostess of White House

Society women in Washington friends of Mrs. Roosevelt have collected a substantial sum to buy a superb diamond necklace for the White House hostess in recognition of her tact and hospitality. It will be presented before she leaves the White House.

Washington Society

W. L. Douglas Stitchers Go on Strike in Brockton

The Boot and Shoe Workers' Union declares a strike against W. L. Douglas Shoe Co after no reply to wage and condition proposals. About 400 stitchers urged to leave work for a mass meeting. company seeks union backing against the strike. General Superintendent Drake cites miscommunication and refers case to Brockton Shoe Manufacturers' Association, which vows to stand together against the union action.

Brockton W. L. Douglas Shoe Company Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Montello Canton Hall H. T. Draka Studley Drake Brockton Shoe Manufacturers’ Association Poot and Shoe Workers’ Union

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