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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
8
A advertising note extols a broad selection of fabrics described as fancy ceviots and Scotch effects. It urges their superior wearing qualities and suitability for business use, claiming no equal in the market.
The advertisement promotes English whipcord spring overcoats with elegant tailored cuts and the store’s high standard of excellence. It asserts good value and quality as primary selling points.
May 6 reports Corporal Anthony Cleary was shot and killed by Dennis Burrell whom he had arrested for robbery. Police and a mob pursued Burrell, who also killed Officer Trimp during the escape attempt before Burrell was himself shot dead and riddled with bullets.
Patrick McKenzie sued John Healey treasurer of Los Angeles 17576 park employees after a 200 payment by the Park Employees Assembly. Healey refused to pay and was sustained by Judge Burke. An appeal was taken with J F Cronin for McKenzie and J B Moran for Healey on behalf of the K of L. The case drew labor rivalry between the Knights of Labor and the A F of L.
An advertisement lists bike suits spring overcoats hats and shoes for men youths and boys. It features three piece middy suits for ages 3 to 8 and two piece suits for ages 5 to 16 along with bicycle suits jackets capes millinery silk waists separate skirts and shoes.
Massachusetts militiamen from the Fifth Regiment and the First and Second Corps of Cadets along with Light Artillery Batteries A B and C will mobilize for an eight day coast defense tour starting Monday. Units will be stationed at Nahant Bass Point Plum Island Gloucester and Newburyport with Boston and Philadelphia named as mobilization points for broader U.S. defense.
Secretary Gage testified before the Senate finance committee on war funding needs and Treasury cash. He estimated a dwindling available balance and warned that 125,000 volunteers would need funding within a month. He suggested government bonds or Treasury certificates as options and noted the difficulty of attracting individual buyers. He urged interest on bonds be paid quarterly to ease investor appeal.
Hyde Park New England rail road station at Glenwood Avenue will be opened as a regular station on May. Tickets will be sold there and many passenger trains will stop to take and leave passengers. The opening will convenience Hyde Park residents living near Glenwood Avenue.
In Ward Five the Miller ticket gains one seat after a recount of Tuesday caucus votes. F L Gillooly, initially elected, loses by one vote to John E Roche 482 to 481. The ward committee now stands 8 to 2 for Miller, with Collins and O’Brien close behind in the tally.
The Fulton Debating Society of Boston College held its last meeting of the year in its room. Members simulated the April 13 proceedings of the House of Representatives discussing the first war resolution for armed intervention. Several students took on roles of notable figures and members were named honorary.
Tomorrow night at People's Temple Pastor Dr Brady will preach on The Divine Design of Dewey's Victory. Miss Carter will sing Room for One Star More.
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