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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
9
Facsimile of the frontispiece for the 50 cent sheet music to be given next Sunday appears in the Sunday Post. It promises delicate artistic tints and will be a welcome addition to any music collection.
A mechanism on a large L train failed while climbing the incline from Pleasant street station causing about half an hour of delay. The last Atlantic avenue circuit train with six or eight passengers was moved to Dudley street station after a second train from Sullivan square took on passengers and rerouted the disabled car’s riders to their destinations.
George W. Lederer, theatrical manager, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition stating liabilities of 170 976 dollars and assets of 100 dollars. He lists 234 creditors, with many claims of unknown amount. The filing was made in New York on May 12.
Worcester May 12 Four South Boston youths aged 16 and 15 were taken to the police station after the conductor of the afternoon Boston train ejecting them. They claimed they were bound for St Louis but had no money. They will be sent home tomorrow.
May 12 Cambridge Springs Penn The world chess championship race tightens as World Champion Lasker loses to Schlechter of Vienna at the Hotel Rider. Marshall defeats Janowski in a hard fought clash while Barry again sits last after losing to Hodges. Mayer and Napier draw. Delmar beats Fox. Showalter loses to Pillsbury. Schlechter and Pillsbury climb with strong showings as the tournament nears its end.
A Boston based Pioneer Clothing Co sale advertises massive price cuts on suits, coats, trousers, and hats. Offers include indigo blue serge suits at 5, Scotch tweed and blue serge suits for 7, four tailors’ grade dress trousers at 1.95, and waterproof raincoats at 7, claiming thousands will attend and that the store is the economical headquarters for purchasers.
A local advertises 30,000 pairs of first quality men's shoes to be sold at unprecedented prices. Patent leather, box calf, Russia tan, vici kid, coltskin and enamel leathers in new spring and summer lasts. Best productions of celebrated makers. All shoes priced at 1.50, 3.50 and 4.00 at 1.95.
Harry Dolofsky received seven to fourteen years in State prison after a Superior Criminal Court session. He was convicted of assault with intent to murder his wife, having shot at her three times. Judge DeCourcey rejected a reformatory recommendation, stating the severity and deliberation of the act.
Dr Frank B Allard told Woolson Hall Physiological Institute members that women are equal in physical strength and superior morally and spiritually. He praised honesty and rising business role for women, predicted insurance parity and a future where men may stay home. The institute officers include Gertrude T Bodfish as president and Harriet E Brozle as first vice president.
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