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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1904
Page
7
Women and men shop for clearance footwear with prices ranging from 39c to 4.00. Styles include oxford shoes boots slippers rubbers and school shoes for children. Diverse sizes noted across women men boys and baby footwear with marked discounts.
In East Glastonbury Connecticut on the South Glastonbury highway John Whipple cornered by a posse at Theodore Evans farmstead fires two bullets into his head and dies likely before trial. He had defied authorities since September for neighbor shooting and farm arson with latest shooting of a state officer. He had sought food at Evans home then slept in the barn before the fatal encounter. The incident ends with Whipple’s self-inflicted death as officers closed in.
Salem jury in the former mayor John F. Hurley liquor case failed to reach a verdict after about nine hours deliberation. The Superior Court jury announced a disagreement and the case may not be tried again this term.
The funeral for Daniel J. Halloran former Boston College senior and class president was held yesterday at SS Peter and Paul’s Church Dorchester. His debating and after dinner speaking made him popular and many from his class and BC faculty attended.
A committee of labor union representatives in Indianapolis found a large shipment of Roosevelt buttons without the union label. The non-union buttons were made in New York and 40,000 were sent by the national committee. The state committee ordered union buttons and will return the others. Parker buttons were found with the union label.
Fall River strike leaders urge 200 solicitors to collect steady weekly contributions from East Coast trade unions. They claim 70 000 people need winter food and clothing as employers refuse compromise.
A 20 year old asks Miss Champagne whether to stay true to a long distance girlfriend. The reply argues he may not deeply love yet and time will test his ability to forget or commit. A note says follow parental guidance and that religion should not separate loving hearts if other factors are equal.
A 24 year old man asks how to read a young Indy 18 who loves him but sees her with other men. The advisor describes the girl as indiscreet rather than ill-motivated and suggests an understanding that she give up other men to maintain his love and protection.
A 23 year old young woman asks advice on marrying a man of a different religion who is willing to convert. She notes his stable job and love, while her father opposes interfaith marriage. She asks if it is wrong to defy her father’s wishes. Her mother supports the match.
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