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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1904
Page
2
A Boston man testifies that TONI TA cured chronic front catarrh and bronchitis after other remedies failed. He praises the mucous membrane tonic as fast acting and warns readers to obtain the genuine TO NI TA from Lorentz Medical Co. or druggists for $1 a bottle.
May 2 Reading reports a bolt struck William Newhouse’s Walnut street barn causing total loss. Livestock rescued, past strikes include a barn fire three years ago. Nearby Francis Bartley’s Haven street store also hit. no major damage. Storm brought hail wind broke glass and washed streets.
The metal trades workers of the New York New Haven Hartford line including plumbers completed a settlement with road officials in New Haven Conn. The agreement sets a nine hour day, regulates apprentices and work details, grants eight hour Saturdays with nine hours pay, and provides a raise of one and a half cents per hour for all members across the system.
A powerful cloudburst moved north of Boston causing collapsed roofs, falling trees, and lightning hazards. Boating parties escaped danger as a Wakefield boat flew 200 feet into a park. Lawrence saw heavy rain but little damage, while Boston had scattered showers and thunder, yet the Huntington Avenue ball game continued.
Wakefield May 26 Will H Wiley's boathouse at Lake Quanna's southern fringe was partially unroofed by a fierce thunder storm. Debris damaged the canoe shed as a skiff washed ashore in the park about 200 feet away. The Morrill Atwood icehouse also lost its ice run roof and boats were moved to safety. Streets flooded making travel impossible during the downpour.
Eleven members of the English High School class of 1853 gathered for a reunion marking the 51st milestone. Only about 21 survivors remain. Harry L. Sturtevant traveled from San Francisco to attend as George M. Stevens presided at the banquet table and tales of boyhood days were shared.
G W Patteson of Cleveland Ohio has been chosen captain of the Dartmouth track team for next year. He holds the college hammer throw record and has played halfback on the varsity football eleven for three seasons.
Despite showery evening conditions the Huntington Avenue circus drew large crowds including many women and children visiting the baby camel Boston. The event featured Jerusalem, crusader parade, trapeze, contortionists, a 52 foot chasm leap, and a strong menagerie delighting attendees.
Mrs Mary Sullivan will receive pardon papers for her brother Cornelius Nagle at the State House then deliver them to Warden Bridges at Charlestown prison. After a decade inside, Connie Nagle will be released and his sister expresses thanks and relief.
Douglas, twice Metropolitan champ Findlay 8, fell in the first round to Arden Robbins of Garden City Club, 3 up and 2 to play. George Brokaw of Deal set a new extended course record of 75 in his morning match with J. D. Foote, winning 8 up and 7 to play, edging the pro competitive mark.
President Joseph P. Glynn of the Roxbury Bachelor Club was surprised with a gold watch, chain, and charm presented by Congressman William S. McNary at the club’s 18th annual banquet in the Vine Street Church building. About 200 members attended. speeches were not allowed. Glynn appeared content with the tribute from his fellow bachelors.
John L Sullivan was initiated as a member at a meeting last night of the Thomas W Flood Heptasoph Conclave. The big fellow was once a staunch friend of the man for whom the conclave is named.
Tenants at 26 Clive Street recount a tense scene as Mrs. Rahe and Miss Newell were last seen together in Boston hours before the Clive Street discovery. A mysterious man described as 5'10" with a blue serge suit and cane fled toward Spring Park avenue, while Mrs. Rahe and Miss Newell faced conflicting stories of a possible window fall or attempted jewelry theft. Neighbors recall revelry in the Rahe flat from 1 to 5 pm. investigators press for the unknown man’s identity as Mrs. Rahe’s sister appeals to brokers for help.
Pioneer Clothing Go at 660 662 Washington St announces a removal sale as they vacate premises soon. The stock will be sold regardless of cost or value, attracting thousands of New England buyers seeking bargains from a Boston established store.
Large sale featuring all wool indigo blue and black cheviot suits at five dollars, Scotch tweed and blue serge styles from seven dollars, and hand finished single or double breasted suits offered at nine. Raincoats and tailor made dress trousers also heavily discounted, with many items priced around two dollars or less per pair.
A catalog of shoes announces 30000 pairs of first quality men’s footwear in patent leather box calf Russia tan vici kid coltskin and enamel leathers. Sold at prices never quoted for high grade goods with all $3.00 shoes at 1.95 and all $3.80 to $4.00 shoes at 1.95.
About 2300 boys from East Boston South Boston Charlestown Dorchester Roxbury West Roxbury and the Boston Latin and English High Schools will march in the thirty seventh annual field day parade today at 10 am. The procession starts on Montgomery street and ends on the Common where lunch will be served under the eyes of Governor Bates and staff Mayor Collins and the high schools committee.
Paris May 27 The St Petersburg correspondent of Petit Parisien says a private despatch from Liaoyang reports General Kuroki’s army launching an attack on the Russian position along the Liaoyang road and that a decisive battle is believed to be in progress.
Arlington, May 26. At a town meeting tonight the vote to rescind the Nov 16, 1908 appropriation of 14000 for a primary school building was passed and a new borrowing of 17000 was approved with notes of 1000 each, first payable in 1905.
At Columbus Avenue Church yesterday the Rev W E Tomlinson warned that the country is rapidly deteriorating as one third of Protestants skip Sunday worship and Bible knowledge wanes in schools while medical colleges fill. He urged a return to religious verities as ministers discussed "Our Message to the World" with Revs D M Hodge Florence K Crocker R Perry Bush and E B H Capen.
Lawrence Curran, president of the International Freight Handlers Union, ordered all New York New Haven Hartford line members out on strike tomorrow morning. Locals in Providence New Haven Bridgeport Nashua Manchester Boston and New York affected. several departments named. Perishables routed by Poughkeepsie bridge as freight flow dwindles and business drops.
Freight handlers of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in the New Haven local voted against striking in sympathy with New York colleagues. They cited belief that the New York men are not justified in their position.
In a dramatic stretch duel the Picket edged Irish Lad by a nose to win the 18th Brooklyn Handicap as 40,000 spectators roared. Hermis faded to third with Proper a head behind, while McChesney and Africander trailed in the field of 16. The 2 6 5 time paced the tense finish.
The Tokio correspondent of the Daily Mail reports under May 26 that a reliable report confirms Kinchou was occupied by Japanese forces today. The dispatch notes Kinchou’s loss and mentions Dalny attacked in the same period.
A Thursday evening dining crowd at Memorial Hall at Harvard erupted into a large disturbance as shirtwaist clad students removed coats. Glasses clinked, voices rose, and bread, napkins, and spoons flew across the hall creating a chaotic scene.
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