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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1910
Page
2
The South American Panama Hat Co. stock, seized via the New York bankruptcy court, is offered at three dollars each. Raymond announces thousands of five dollar hats are now available at his store, claiming unmatched inventory compared to Boston shops.
In Boston a store advertises a large selection of men's worsted pants priced at 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 and 3.00. The dealer pledges to cover reasonable expenses if a customer wants to examine them, promising the best value.
A boastful sales note promises hundreds of dozens of top quality neckties and Windsor scarfs offered at 15c each amid a strong sale push. The dealer asserts the claim with confidence and invites shoppers to believe the deal.
An advertisement claims discounted prices on stock from P. H. Moriarty at 7 Harvard Square Cambridge and Murdock's Quality Shoe Store North Adams Massachusetts. It argues political agitation harms business and proposes putting capital away to spur future activity, attributed to Raymond.
This ad proclaims the largest stock of hats from Sennett Milan and others. Hats priced at $1.50 are now $3.50 in expensive stores. A warrantied same hat without the name inside the crown costs $2.00 less, offering a discount for buyers who skip the name inside the hat.
Former New Hampshire governor Frank West Rollins pleaded guilty in U S Circuit Court to conspiracy to defraud customs dues. Judge Hand imposed a $2000 fine as part of a admission that he knowingly violated the law. Rollins paid the sum and later paid additional duties, with further action against his wife and son dropped. The family had just returned to New York aboard the Lusitania from Europe.
A large crowd attended the first annual concert and May party of the Shepard Norwell Company Employees Mutual Aid Association in Howe Hall. The program featured solos by Meagher, Shepard, and Cook, selections by the Boylston quartet, and illustrated songs from Remick Company. Miss Meagher sang Roses and received red roses. The grand march was led by Matthew Price and daughter, with about 50 couples. Invited guests included Mayor Fitzgerald and other firm officials. letters of regret were read from John Shepard Sr. and Jr. Various committees managed floor, reception, and entertainment duties with numerous named participants.
The British American Athletic Club of Lawrence will hold its first annual track meet, with two major events set as a three mile road race and a three mile walking match.
Leon Martel Boston National catcher formerly at first base for the Doves was released yesterday and sent to Troy of the New York State League for further assignment.
Quincy High School defeated Hingham 12 to 2 in a game played in Quincy. Key hitters included Rice M. Chapman Barry H. Chapman Burnham and Breen. Official score shows Quincy with a strong offense and solid pitching as Hingham struggled to find rhythm.
Harvard defeated Cornell 7 to 4 to claim the intercollegiate lacrosse title in a 35 minute halves plus 15 minute overtime. The score was tied 4 4 at halftime as both teams produced strong stick work and team play before Harvard pulled ahead in the extra period.
Commerce High School routed Brookline High at Brookline playgrounds yester day 10 to 2. Callahan pitched well for Commerce while Armst ng and Norton produced key hits in a game noted for fast fielding and solid defense. Attendance was around 300 with James O'Brien umpiring.
Philadelphia May 20 Fort y crews and nearly 200 oarsmen from colleges and clubs of the East arrive for the eighth annual American Rowing Association regatta on the Schuylkill river tomorrow. Juniors between Pennsylvania Harvard and Columbia loom as top contenders in the junior eight, with a close freshman eight race expected among Pennsylvania Yale and Columbia.
The Women's Golf Association of Boston concluded spring meetings at Winchester with Miss M. G. Ward the overall points leader. Mrs. F. M. Briggs finished second and Miss A. Stackpole third, with cups awarded to all.
The last Boston Women's Golf Association match at Winchester Golf Country Club concluded a successful season. Team B won the tournament eight to four with all but one pairing submitting cards.
Andover's baseball team will meet the Pennsylvania freshmen tomorrow on Brothers Field. Wright has recovered from a sprained ankle and will likely play. Beedy will start at second. no other lineup changes. Boles shortstop Burdett right field Wright catcher Dougherty first base Reilly third Be Reynolds center field Middlebrook left field Beedy second Carl pitcher.
The Harvard varsity eight set a new still water mile and seven-eighths record on the Charles River Basin, finishing just under nine minutes in a race against the freshman crew. The freshmen finished four lengths behind. Lineups list Harvard: Cutler, Ward, Newton, Bacon, Withington, Balch, Sargent, Whitney, King cox. Freshmen: Goodale, Moffat, Stratton, Keays, Lincoln, Meyer, Cutler, Warren, Abeles cox.
G P Gardner Jr won the annual Wells cup 440 yard handicap race held yesterday afternoon in the Stadium. His time was 49 35.
Mrs. Fremont B. Chesbrough, wife of a Newton lumber merchant with steamships between Boston and Southern points, was found guilty by a federal court jury on the second of five counts in a May 1909 smuggling indictment. The jury recommended clemency. Sentencing to follow. government seeks a fine, up to 2000 dollars.
Indictment with five counts narrows as government abandons two charges and jury acquits on the fourth and fifth. The second count cites concealment of personal effects to defraud customs. Testimony includes Mrs Chesbrough’s husband and witnesses Noa and jeweler John Kay linking seized furs and jewelry to the Chesbroughs.
South Boston High defeated West Roxbury High on Pierce Field in Roslindale yesterday afternoon in a loosely played game. Final scoring shows South Boston with 0 0 2 0 4 1 2 9 12 runs and West Roxbury with 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 4. Batteries Trottman Connell Russell Smith. Umpire Davis.
East Boston High defeated Brighton High 11 to 6 at Wood Island Park. East Boston built a lead by the fourth inning as Brighton struggled after a strong start. Batteries: East Boston Bonzanci and Boyce. Brighton O'Reagan and Chapman. Final line score shows East Boston with 11 runs on 6 hits. Brighton 6 runs on 7 hits.
Chelsea High defeated Saugus High 4 to 2 on Chelsea turf in a loosely played game. Batteries for Chelsea were Brown and Cassanni, with Probt and Moore starring for Saugus. The match showcased uneven play and multiple scoring chances amid a brisk crowd.
Summer shoppers at Shuman Corner are invited to preview Saturday specials on men s summer wear with June just ahead. Highlights include soft collar shirts in multiple colors at $1.00, Marathon underwear at 50 cents, Everwear hose six pairs per box, Silk Lisle and Egyptian cotton hose, and Pure Thread silk hose priced around $1.15 to $3.00, all offered at value prices.
The Harvard freshman track team of 28 men left yesterday for New Haven. The Yale freshmen will depart at 3 o clock.
In Venice on May 20 the trial of Countess Tarnowska Dr Naumoff Lawyer Prilukoff and Elise Perrier ended with the conviction of the first three and the maid acquitted The jury held Tarnowska partly not fully responsible for their acts Sentences were three and eight years for Tarnowska and Naumoff and Prilukoff received one year’s imprisonment
Daniel Flaherty, 65, of 60 Hrne street Cambridge a section hand for the New York and Hudson River railroad at Cottage Farm was struck and killed instantly by an outward bound express train at 6 yesterday afternoon as he crossed the tracks to deliver a message to Tower No. under the Cottage Farm bridge.
Chronicle of emergency calls with locations and losses across East Boston Dorchester and nearby areas. Notable entries include Cottage Street East Boston false alarm loss 25 dollars Pleasant Street Kirk Braggon 25, Davidsons 10, Mattapan Citizens Corporation 4000, Harvey Raplin 850, R J Bartlett 10, Morris Bateson 10, Neponset Avenue Dorchester James W Shupe 150.
A three act amateur presentation titled The Elopement of Allen by Marie J. Warren was performed last evening at Beacon Hall Brookline by the Joanna Sparhawk Society of the G A R.
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