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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
12
Washington November 16 At the Cabinet meeting Attorney General Griggs announced he would retire on March 4 next from the Presidents official family for purely business reasons.
Mrs Lillian A Clifford, missing since October 2, remains sought by her husband William Clifford and family. A Post photo from October 21 described her as 21 with light hair brown eyes and a scar on her forehead. Neighbors say family distress and disputes prompted her departure. husband fears mental imbalance.
Washington reports Secretary Long will renew Congress with a plan to recognize gallantry of officers who stood out in the Spanish American War. A similar recommendation may be made for those who performed conspicuous service in China.
St Petersburg dispatch notes the Czar had a satisfactory day, slept fairly well, with morning temperature 100.6 and pulse 68. General condition described as very satisfactory. The bulletin was released at 10 a.m. today.
Vice President elect Roosevelt and the full Cabinet will accompany President McKinley to Philadelphia for the Founders day event at the Union League on November 2. Senators Lodge and Wolcott will speak and both presidents will respond to toasts.
Frederick W. Royce, famed inventor and veteran telegraph operator, collapsed and died of apoplexy in Washington. A 61 year old pioneer, he was among the first to send a message on early printing telegraph instruments.
New York Nov 16 Charles A Tyler the oldest letter carrier in the world is dead at about 83 after 65 years in the post office. He was appointed by President Polk on Aug 1 185 and served continuously until his death from heart disease in Brooklyn.
Big crowd yesterday bought 4 and 3 dollar fancy worsted trousers for 3 dollars. 800 more pairs go on sale this morning at 602 Washington Street next to the Hotel Savoy. 15 styles regular 4 to 5 dollars now 3. 14 patterns worth 5 to 6 dollars now 4. Winter suits 10 and 15 dollars, neckwear 25 and 50 cents, collars and cuffs, and warm underwear at special prices.
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