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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
10
A cotton trade report says a large consolidation of Fall driver print cloth mills is imminent, with virtually all mills except the Borden group included. M. C. D. Borden declined comment on the arrangement.
Boston shoppers are urged to attend a massive sale of suits and overcoats at Nos 43 and 45 Hanover Street. Two extra carloads of stock arrive as wholesalers convert inventory to cash with prices claimed at a third of value. Highlights include woollen suits at 3.89, overcoats from 2.90 to 4.95, and silk-lined dress pants, with car fare paid and mail orders handled.
Panama situation grows critical with expeditions threatening Colón city. A contingent under General Porras is reported to have landed and fortifications are being erected as tensions rise in the region.
On Mystic Lake a squall capsized a boat carrying F. B. Pratt, 17, and James Newman Jr. The muzzle loading gun discharged, tearing flesh from Pratt's left arm. He was treated ashore and then moved to Massachusetts General Hospital where amputation may be needed.
The body of a 45 year old unknown woman, wasted by consumption, was found in the harbor by Dr. C. B. Munro and S. F. Munro. She appeared to have died by her own action after illness. She wore a blue velvet trimmed skirt and a gray underskirt, with a white chemise marked with the letter H.
A large blaze in Malden near the Western division station began at 8 15 in a building owned by Osborne B Hall and occupied by Alonzo A West as a plumbing shop. The owner estimates $7000 loss to the structure and tenants suffer about $10000. tenants on the third floor including several children narrowly escaped via thick smoke and a narrow stair descent.
The body of Michael J. Tully aged 50 an organist at St Marys Church who had been out of work was found in Harringtons Pond near South Bridge this morning. He disappeared from home Saturday and his act was caused by despondency. He leaves two sisters and two brothers.
Derby hats fail to dethrone Alpine styles this fall as customers flock to unfadeable, unbreakable hats. Prices are $3 and $2 respectively for the two offerings, with guarantees of lasting wear.
An ad proclaims Keith's Konqueror as the all purpose shoe delivering quality value at three dollars fifty cents.
Trustees of the Farm School condemn plans to move a garbage plant to Spectacle Island near Thompson's Island. They argue the $140,000 project would damage school property and funding, threatening its work with 100 plus orphans and indigent boys. They urge the Common Council to vote against the measure.
Kingston Jamaica Oct 8 reports from British subjects in Colombia including women describe outrages and demand protection. Newspapers publish letters from Bocas del Toro and others urging government to send a warship and seek compensation. Refugees have arrived from Lon.
In Taunton District Court on October 8 Alder man Simon Swig was released after prosecutors dropped charges of misappropriating funds from a children's excursion. White representing the defense noted Swig had previously directed payments to the street railway company and made several collections for G. K. Wilbur. The court ordered Swig released.
Washington reports no surrender by England in the Isthmian canal talks and no U S principles compromised. The new convention preserves the Clayton Bulwer base while creating a mechanism for a waterway that is neutral and open to world commerce. England is released from the guarantee previously assumed by the United States, with amendments aligning to the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
Theodore W Parks found guilty of offering bribes and sentenced to one year in State prison. He appealed. Case tied to the Taylor ee contest for Selectman last March. Reports note Parks alternating illness and health while convalescing.
Arthur Zimmerman 22 of St Louis died after appendicitis diagnosis. Surgery by Dr Nietert revealed the appendix on the left side and postmortem showed heart, lungs, liver and spleen in mirrored positions, a complete reversal of normal anatomy.
Washington, Oct 8 progress in the Senate committee on military affairs as Meiklejohn testifies about a hemp venture threat to publish details if not appointed. Testimony covers a despatch audited with other tolls over 5000 dollars and questions on officials' messages and possible links to Flint Eddy Co. committee declines to probe Secretary Root.
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