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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
2
Cunnel Bargain Basement promotes a clearance of unsold apparel including dresses in messaline satin royal foulard with hand embroidery and new colors. The store emphasizes automatic reductions to move stock.
Walk through the tunnel bargain basement featuring hundreds of lots. Lingerie dresses 3.30, embroidered batiste dresses 8.75, women’s union suits 0.23, stockings 0.19, lisle gloves 0.19, girls dresses 0.35, Rajah silk suits 14.75, white and colored linen suits 10.95, petticoats 3.45, seamless hose 0.19, Swiss ribbed union suits 0.39. Prices shown with catalog values for context.
The Senate clashed as Senator Dolliver attacked the woolen schedule and defended his stance on tariff reform. He defended McKinley era policies, rebuked Aldrich, and urged returning to earlier wool scale principles amid debate on cotton and wool duties.
In Washington on May 4 Senator Root of New York argued during Senate discussions on the income tax that ad valorem taxes on property amount to about three quarters of 1 percent, equating to an income tax of 15 percent, and that real estate in New York yields little net income, with property owners bearing the tax burden though renters may feel some impact if an income tax existed. He noted the national property tax already supports government at roughly eight times the proposed income tax.
Boston Merchants' Association leaders urge regional unity to boost industry. Speakers like James J. Storrow Bernard Rothwell and John L Bates highlight joint interests across New England including oil prices, water power from the Piscataqua, and railroad cooperation. The Portland reception and planned 1915 Boston movement are outlined as part of a broader consolidation effort. The itinerary includes Bath Brunswick Lewiston and Augusta with a 5:40 a.m. special train.
A labor fight in the Legislature ended with the 54 hour bill advancing to a third reading. After a lengthy House debate supporters won 110 to 79, forbidding women and children from mill work beyond 54 hours weekly.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians invite patients beginning or renewing treatment on or before May 15 at 18 Boyle Street to receive one month of treatment with all medicines free. Consultation and X ray exam are free, and the offer applies to all chronic diseases with no charge to start.
Robert W Sproule of Eliot Square South Natick Mass describes August illness that caused near blindness and vertigo. He credits Osmo-Chem Cancer to Physicians with curing his headaches and vision problems after his regular doctor could not help.
Daniel Blake Russell, arrived in Boston a week ago after two years away, leaves for the West with his Minneapolis lawyer Charles Traxler. He seeks a share in the fortune of William Russell of Melrose, who he claims as a brother. Traxler notes Russell’s health and weather as reasons for the trip and says they may return in a month. Eugene Upton, attorney for William Russell, expresses surprise at the Westward move.
The Washington trophy results from yesterday at the Hotel Somerset show Cavendish Club winning three matches and nine tricks in N S with Mrs Waldo Adams and Mrs M H Richardson. The Cavendish Bay State Club won 11 2 minus one trick in N S with Mrs A A Pope and Mrs F B Mitchell. Howell Club earned four matches and two tricks in N S with Mrs D B Smith and Mrs F Richardson. Omaha Whist Club took the Philadelphia cup with five matches and 14 tricks. Open pairs tallies list Motte Dana and Coolidge Perry. Beaman Brimblecom and Snow Thompson. The Washington trophy is the congress’s principal event. play continues today and Thursday.
The old Mt. Washington avenue bridge over Fort Point channel will be removed within ten days. Superintendent Guy Emerson issued the order, enforced by Deputy Superintendent James H. Sullivan. Except for a small Dorchester side abutment, the bridge and approaches will be torn down and the channel opened to navigation.
Fire, likely set by tramps in St Marys Catholic cemetery, spread to the Newburyport Fair Grounds destroying 40 stables and acres of pine growth. Damage estimated in the thousands. A volunteer bucket brigade saved a larger blaze as the fire department struggled with water shortages, laying nearly a thousand feet of hose to reach burning buildings.
In Brockton Herbert F. Wheeler aged 46 dies from blood poisoning after stabbing his toe on a board a week earlier. Alfred J. Porter, ex Boston fire district chief, faces sentencing today on a serious conviction with expected appearance and testimony from political figures.
The balloon Boston from Pittsfield with Messrs. Glidden and Flagg landed on G. H. Damon’s farm in Atkinson seven miles from Haverhill at 6 40 p m after a 40 mile air line flight. This was Glidden’s 26th ascent and Flaggs first.
Mrs. S. H. Mills of East Cambridge Massachusetts credits Osmo-Chemic Physicians with curing six year headaches and later an incurable skin disease after treatments. She reports low cost and lasting relief. Other testimonials include cures for cancer of the tongue asthma bronchitis a tumor and neurasthenia from Wakefield Haverhill Westerly Farmington and other towns.
Two 10-year-old Malden boys Myer Green of Grave street and Joseph Sugarman of Bryant street were arrested in the Park Street subway at 6 PM after allegedly stealing two pocketbooks and about 2.50. A woman reported a purse snatching and a chase, with Annie Shaw of 2 O Neil place losing her purse in the scramble. Station Agent Curley captured the youths who were detained as delinquents.
In St Johnsbury Vermont on May 4 George Tremblay, 38 years old and child of Mr and Mrs Emmet Tremblay, drowned after falling into the Moose River near his home. A strong wind carried the body downstream before aid arrived.
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