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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
14
Michael Powers, a bachelor in Danville, marked the 10th anniversary of his birth. He claimed to be vigorous for a centenarian and noted keen sight and hearing, good appetite, and healthy sleep. He added he chews tobacco and has drunk whiskey sparingly since his teens.
Eight year old Elizabeth Crossen and two sisters were accused of robbing the office safe of Thomas Wilby & Sons and taking 11.20. Police recovered 5 from the money drawer and, citing youth, decided not to prosecute.
Senator James H. Vahey Democrat candidate for Governor spoke to a large Holyoke gathering. He praised the reception and criticized commission ridden government, arguing Massachusetts suffers under the system.
Mrs Susan Egan Robinson of Somerville received a 2500 verdict after suing for 10,000 for loss of part of her hair and scalp from an accident at the Sylvester Tower Company factory in Cambridge two years earlier. Her suit cited an unprotected shafting that caught her hair on May 24, 1906.
At the Democratic convention in Cambridge Frederick B. Deitrick of Cambridge was nominated to oppose Congressman Samuel W. McCall, who currently represents the eighth district in Washington.
William Randolph Hearst faces a polarized audience in San Francisco while railing against Representative Sibley as a "corporation lackey" and presenting letters from John D. Archbold and Senator J L McLaurin. The event also features Independence nominee Thomas L. Hisgen and revealed correspondence concerning political influence and Standard Oil.
A 14 year old Cambridge boy, Mortimer Morgan, died after a dog bite suffered while playing with friends. He had received Pasteur treatment in New York and fell seriously ill after returning home last week.
Police Commissioner O'Meara vows a crackdown on hackney drivers who violate speed limits. The general order recalls cab drivers share the same legal obligations as all hack drivers amid growing taxi numbers on city streets.
Gray s Challenge Sale offers men s suits at reduced prices today with 20.00 suits for 7.90 22.00 suits for 9.90 and 25.00 English Worsted suits for 11.90. The firm claims higher quality and lower prices than any New England clothing house. Gray s Co Washington and Hanover streets.
Advert shows men’s suits at 12.00 and 15.00 with discounts to 5.90 and 7.90 plus fine worsted and black thibet bets. It claims world beating quality and prices and urges shoppers to avoid big profits at Washington and Hanover location.
F. Gray Co. advertises raincoats at five ninety per outfit as part of a Challenge Sale. The item list includes worsteds cheviots and thibets with bold pricing and store location noted at Washington and Hanover.
Alderman Ellery Clark a former Democrat and noted athlete was rejected for renomination by the Ward 9 Democratic organization. The decision, voiced by "Smiling Jim" Donovan, cites Clark's past support of Republicans and his alignment with machine politics.
Ex Alderman David Barry is the candidate of the Doyle Kelcher Donovan bloc to succeed Ellery Clark on the aldermanic ticket. Clark says he cannot win renomination as a Democrat who voted with Republicans this year and notes non partisanship does not pay in the district.
F. Gray Co. offers boys suits at $1.98 with two pants, $5.00 suits with two pants, in Boston. Store locations listed as Washington and Hanover.
Boston moves forward with clearances for a new grammar school on city bought land facing Joy and South Russell streets between Myrtle and Cambridge. The project aims to serve hundreds of local children now travelling far to school, with contractors to begin erecting the building soon.
A new structure will be erected to contain all the conveniences for the school. The planned facility aims to centralize services and improve access for students and staff.
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