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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1905
Page
12
The notice advertises a sale of misses suits with prices ranging from 4.98 to 15.00 and notes many additional values are available. It cites various lot numbers and price points while apologizing for limited space to list all bargains.
Upholstery and Bug Depts offer heavy reductions on Lace Curtains Scotch Lace Curtains and Ruffled Bobbinet Curtains to make room for holiday goods. Discounts range from 9c to 3.48 with rugs large size marked down 25 to 33 1-3 percent and window shades and tapestry squares on sale.
State Insurance Commissioner O'Brien reports to Gov Johnson that President Roosevelt may arbitrate a cooperative plan among states to compel large life insurers to reorganize and operate on a safer basis. A meeting of state officials is planned after current investigations conclude.
T F Harrigan of 9 Cordis Street Charlestown pulled an Italian woman and three children from a burning Richmond Street house yesterday. He refused praise saying he did what anyone would do.
The construction department employees will hold their first grand dancing party on Wednesday night at Catholic Union Hall. Mr J J Beyer will oversee the floor with aides A Crockett of Richmond division and Messrs Snowdon Wills Vladon Histon Stone and Jellison assisting.
Greenwich Connecticut November 20 Luke Adolphus Lockwood age 71 a prominent American Mason and senior partner of Lockwood Wells law firm New York City died today He was among the most eminent figures in his fraternal circle and practiced law in New York.
Andrew J. Clunie former California insurance commissioner denies press claims about gifts from Equitable and other firms and offers to testify in New York. He states he never received money from any company to influence official action and invites committee to name a date for testimony.
The Wolfboro Vacationists held their fourth annual reunion and dance at Catholic Union Hall Worcester Square last night with about 350 attendees. John Curley directed the floor and W S Slattery assisted. aides included Mrs T F Donovan Mrs FE Fay Mrs Joseph Fay Miss May Rowe Miss Catherine O'Neill Mr Michael Conley Thomas Keefe and Dennis Coles.
Chief William T. Cheswell of the fire department is confined to the house with acute indigestion after several days of illness. Assistant Chief Joan A. Mullen is acting in his absence. Henry Heymann, son of Engineer Henry Heymann of Engine 24, received a letter of thanks for aid at the South End fire.
Police census returns released today show Toronto's population at 262000. The figure reflects the municipal count as of the latest survey and represents a significant demographic update for the city.
Three delayed liners report fierce gales off Cape Sable and Sable Island. Allan Buenos Ayrean captain says four hours of disablement and 60 mile deviation. Warren Sachem endured eight days of gales and two day port delay. Caledonian weathered a gale near Sable Island. Passengers include Miss Margaret Scarr and Miss Christina Wilson, both bound for Boston.
The novelist Jack London wed Charmion Kittredge in Chicago just one day after a California divorce decree, amid Illinois questions on whether divorcees can remarry within a year. London cites a differing reading of law. the couple hurriedly married with a local justice after London rushed from a lecture tour and Charmion traveled from Iowa.
An indignation meeting at City Hall West Newton heard charges that Harry A. Stone, health board agent, was lax and insolent. About 240 petitioners seek Stone's removal claiming false statements and poor duties in controlling contagious disease. Addison Burnham alleged neglect of duty and two preventable diphtheria deaths. James and Willie Alfredson cases were cited. Harvard Professor W C Ripley criticized Stone's replies and urged action.
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A widow in California writes to Elbridge Gerry Watkins awaiting arrival in Boston. At 18 he plans a voyage around Cape Horn. The letter pleads him to abandon reckless ways and return, directed to Police Headquarters in hopes it reaches him.
Boston Engineers Union 16 votes unanimously that janitors may not run school buildings with engines unless licensed as engineers. A School Board review favors the proposal. The corporation counsel’s ruling treats stationary engineers as professionals not mechanics, blocking eight-hour protections. Union 16 to query mayoral candidates on hours and push for eight-hour city service.
Join EF Kennedy of the Boston Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 as delegates from 20 locals meet in the city on Sunday December 3 to form a New England Council. A busy night featured officer elections, union aid, and plans for strikes if contractors hide work under new names.
The Rev. Dr. Len G. Broughton preached on hell last evening to thousands in Boston. His forceful, resonant appeal moved many to tears as he warned that hell is a definite place man chooses by his life, and numerous attendees signed slips to follow God.
The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States adopted resolutions to expel the Atlantic Athletic Association of Clubs near Philadelphia for defying A A U rules in the Frank Floyd case. Floyd, also known as Jack Eagan, allegedly boxed in St Louis and Boston while enrolled. New officers and board members from multiple regional associations were elected.
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