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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1897
Page
8
Today only the firm of R T Almy & Co offers 1000 new fall suits at 10 dollars each. The collection includes 18 styles in tweeds worsteds and cheviots with patterns and cuts in sacks frocks and diagonal coats. Both single and double breasted options are available in full sizes with refunds on return.
Oct 4 special report states the union has removed the last edgesetters from Thompson Bros. and Lee Packard Co. non union workers. Reynolds factory closed as strike continues over wages with many workers saying they earned starvation wages. Pickets win converts, talks with manufacturers unresolved. no immediate settlement likely.
John M Harris who killed Mrs George Butters in Concord on Sept 4 waived examination and was committed to East Cambridge Jail. Special Justice Prescott Keyes resumed a private inquest with Carl Butters revealing the shooting amid a board debt dispute.
The Triennial Food Fair organized by the Boston Retail Grocers' Association opened in Mechanics Building with 10,000 visitors in the first hours. A 1200-strong inaugural parade, bands, and remarks by Governor Wolcott and officials marked the event. Exhibits include Maine, Irish village, and Boston bakers with new kitchen machinery. Tea at 4 pm featured Misses Til-Inghast Forbes and Kenrick. living room exhibit from 1697 and demonstrations by notable cooks highlighted the program.
Mayor Quincy praises the city for hosting an exhibition of household necessities with emphasis on wholesome food for households. Postmaster Thomas notes public interest in pure groceries and a successful fair that touches homes, with grocers urged to uphold purity. Visitors enjoy sight seeing and tastings under medical booths at the Mechanics' building halls.
Lynn Oct 4 The second annual Lynn Merchants Association carnival begins with citywide pageantry and band concerts. Odd Fellows officials and a 1200-strong parade visit City Hall, Craft's Hotel hosts a banquet, and electric lighting showcases adorn the streets. Troop F Cavalry arrives from Haverhill. The Proctor Building hosts a grand shoe exhibit drawing crowds from locals and visitors alike. Tomorrow features cyclists races at Glenmere Park and a monster fancy dress parade.
Patrolman Clarendon W. Gray of Station 3 vanished by midnight, raising belief he may have ended his life. The Municipal Court had planned a hearing on assault charges against him, but he failed to appear. Captain Wescott reported a note from Gray saying goodbye. Neighbors say Mrs. Gray left to search the city. officials vow to pursue the case.
The ninth annual Boston Architectural Club dinner was held at the Exchange Club on Batterymarch street with forty gentlemen in attendance. Elected officers included President R Clipston Sturgis and Vice President Edward R Benton, with Edward H Hoyt as treasurer and Edward F as a director among others.
In a Superior Court divorce session Judge Fessenden heard cases from several couples. Antonio Sears faced allegations of insufficient income and uncertain marriage details. Annie McNeill sought separation amid cruel treatment. Choo Ah and Mary Chin faced alimony after a 1894 departure. J W Smith’s wandering led to a decree. Rosanna Kearns seeks divorce from Thomas over abuse and abandonment. Anna M Rydingsvard’s divorce from Karl A Rydingsvard is postponed to next month.
Springfield Oct 4 The publication of the fact that Mrs. Victoria Rockwell is connected with the Daughters of Revolution is noted in a local disclosure. The report cites involvement and potential implications for the organization and its members in the region.
The shoe center hosts an exhibit blending today’s factory products with century old items of high value. Police maintain good order amid activity and one woman loses 52 dollars to pickpockets during the morning.
The council tabled a case for a month as Aldermen Hathaway objected to a con stable’s naturalization timing and Alderman Luby demanded a written investigation. Hathaway denied charges, Luby called him a fool, and the heated exchange halted the debate.
A custody dispute centers on the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Colby of Boston. The child remains with grandfather Orland H. Fitz of Webster while a divorce suit proceeds. The mother filed a warrant for Fitz's arrest on assault and battery after attempting to take the boy on Sunday. Fitz arrived in Concord with the child but no arrests have been made.
In Princeton New Jersey a daring freshman absconded with the clapper of the bell atop Old North Hall for the second time in two weeks. After the bell rang he climbed the lightning rod to the tower, removed the clapper and dropped it to the ground, escaping detection for two hours. The clapper will be melted and distributed among the class.
Maher and Frederick W. Reed led a lengthy discussion on relocating Copley Square. A three member committee was appointed to study the issue and report back to the association.
At the sixty fourth meeting of the Oil Trade Association held at the Savoy, forty members from leading firms elected William A. Root as chairman of the arbitration committee and A. W. Chesterton as chairman of special committees. The group endorsed Senate Bill 77, once rejected in the last Legislature, with plans to reintroduce it.
Blanchard, the youngest D A R member with a father who fought in the Revolution, excites interest as Connecticut’s claim to Springfield is discussed. Mrs. T M Brown states the state regent will host a convention with about 200 delegates, featuring Mrs. Donald McLean and Mrs. Samuel Dilcott.
At Stokes Ball in Lexington on October 4 Mrs. W E LD Stokes hosts a late night event ending about 8 o clock. Dicer Williams wins the gold watch prize in the cake walk. John Bryant takes the back dance with Brutus Clay a leading rival. John Case competes as well as Bryant’s favorite. Dicer performs a back dance exhibition with new steps, drawing wide praise. The crowd includes a few white attendees.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held a meeting last night in Association Hall. J J Leonard was chosen speaker, with H W Curtis vice speaker W A Webster clerk Daniel Duncan assistant clerk William H Lowe sergeant at arm and Frank Allen William Webster and George E B Derri named to the executive committees.
Miguel Linares, a widower with a lemon orchard near Los Angeles, sues Mrs. Mercedes Valdez for 20000 dollars for breach of promise after she halted their wedding over his forgotten ring. Valdez, 65, owns real estate valued at 100000 dollars. she cancelled the ceremony amid boisterous behavior and offended Spanish pride.
The Workingmen's Political League met at 45 Eliot street to elect officers and discuss reforms. Edward J. Ryan was elected chairman Frank K. Foster secretary Pat Haley treasurer The group backed abolishing the council for a single chamber and aims to place labor in municipal government Harry Lloyd for Alderman and Fred J Kneeland for school commissioner were chosen as targets for ballot support The Allied Printing Trades endorsed the wage scale and urged use of the union label by political candidates A committee led by Thomas M Nolan and others will lobby party officers on the label policy
An open air rally will be held this evening at the foot of H Street to back Alfred J. Hurley for Ward 15 representative. Prominent speakers will address the gathering.
William J. Foley, after last week’s residency hearing, is cleared to run in Ward 7 for the House of Representatives. The election board ruled he may seek office in a different ward and urged supporters to back him.
George R. Meade of Lexington, Republican, seeks nomination in the thirteenth Middlesex district.
John B. H. Gauss wins by acclamation in the second Essex district for senatorial nominations, reflecting unanimous support and party discipline within the local delegation.
Fall River reports the discovery of a young man’s skeleton with a bullet wound in the left temple after hunting in Eagleville woods Tiverton Rhode Island. The body, about 30, may be that of William Kershaw’s missing son. medical examiner investigates and Mr Kershaw suspects the link.
A not fully clear ad claims ordinary wines struggle to reach the level of goods purified by The Cush G Process Company. It notes rising sales as public understanding grows. A dealer mentions similar claims and directs readers to contact headquarters on Esac Street in Boston Massachusetts.
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