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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
7
We secured thousands of Russian shakins last summer and pass 30 to 40 percent savings to buyers. Prices have not increased and early purchasers get the best selections. If alterations are needed for fur coats or fur lined coats, fitting is free.
The Boston Post shattered prior circulation marks with a total sales figure of 416 463 reaching across the New England States highlighting unprecedented demand for the edition.
Special arrangements across New England enabled the state to print the biggest issue on record. The operation used 17 presses, including the largest in the world, and produced 170000 copies per hour. Deliveries reached distant Vermont and Maine as the edition rolled out.
In Kenner Louisiana deputy sheriff Richard Stiles confronted E O Sullivan New Orleans attorney representing citizens opposing a measure to strip Kenner of its charter. During the clash Stiles drew a knife and cut off Sullivan's whiskers over a dispute near the voting booth.
Mrs. Murdoch sat in Municipal Criminal Court as her husband faced larceny charges over a violin he allegedly misappropriated from Andrew Smith of 853 Harrison Ave. The instrument bore a 1721 label. Smith said he loaned it last March and later received a different violin. Judge Murray found Murdoch guilty and postponed sentencing.
In New York on Nov 4 Andrew Lashin and Mrs Katrina Shepte of Roxbury Mass testified for Jan Janoff Pouren, a Russian revolutionist refugee. They described living in the woods while being hunted and faced Russian officials. Mrs Shepte nicknamed Russian Joan D Arc continued testifying as court adjourned.
Paris November 4 A judgment for 1300 dollars was entered today against Prince Helie de Sagan on protested notes to an antiquities dealer. The prince recently married Countess de Castellane, formerly Miss Anna Gould of New York.
Actress Katherine Grey, widely known nationwide, makes a marked success in the title role of a stage production as Marise.
The Thief offers a demanding modern stage piece with intense emotion. Miss Grey delivers a highly artistic impersonation showcasing exceptional technical skill and dramatic range on the Park Theatre stage.
William J. Bryan remains upbeat in Lincoln after defeat. He tells friends that office is not essential to do big things and expresses hopes to pursue impactful work outside the presidency. He plans to find joy in life beyond public office.
In informal remarks, William Jennings Bryan says he is gratified by Nebraska results and values the support of local friends. He notes no need to hold office to do big things and plans to rest at home after his campaign with no further immediate plans.
St. Louis reports late returns shrink Bryan’s lead and put Missouri in doubt who won. Republicans appear to have Herbert S. Hadley elected governor by about 8000, with chances he also carries the state ticket.
New York November 4 Jurors in the Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis case for banking law violations tied to the National Bank of North America suspension retired for the night after five and a half hours of deliberation. The key issue remained who owned the ice stocks used as collateral on the Whitney loan.
Seth Moseley longtime hotel owner and manager died at his New Haven home after a career overseeing the Massasoit Hotel in Springfield Hotel Prevoort in New York City and the New Haven Hotel for over 30 years news of his passing comes from New Haven Connecticut with details of his earlier leadership in Springfield and New York City.
The five masted schooner Governor Ames reached harbor after a 35 day voyage from Newport News. Crew lived on stale bread for 10 days as seawater flooded holds, kept at bay by two steam pumps. Capt King reported 2900 tons of coal cargo and two weeks in Hampton Roads due to heavy weather.
A Columbus Ohio woman writes of relief from nervousness headaches and other symptoms during menopause after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She reports improved health and being able to resume her own work and urges others to try it.
Advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard remedy for female troubles. Claims it cures displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pain and nervous prostration. Encourages readers to try the product.
The Sunday Post features a full page of Best Recipes and Household Suggestions. Recipes include potato cakes with eggs and flour and cucumber jelly with gelatine, lemon juice and parsley, attributed to Mrs G H Burlage of Brockton and Mrs H Crosby of East Boston.
A recipe note lists plain gems ingredients including egg milk rice flour and baking powder with butter and salt and method to bake in gem pans. It also describes a decorative two color citron or watermelon preserve dessert with currant jelly and egg white glaze, attributed to Mrs Richard S Gage Jr of Providence and Mrs M E Sanford of Taunton.
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