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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
5
The ad declares W L Douglas is the largest maker and seller of $3.50 men’s shoes in the world, with 61 stores. It touts quality imports, American leathers, superior workmanship, custom fit, up-to-date style, and direct factory-to-wearer sales driving low prices and high wear.
In Elizabeth New Jersey Mrs Schrieber mother of Willie Schrieber the bank clerk who stole 106000 lies dying amid poverty and disgrace. Anna Hart the Tenderloin siren blamed for the theft is driven from home and seeks refuge. Five thousand dollars is offered for the thief’s capture, while the bank and surety pursue him. Dreiser denies owning Hart gems.
Three of four crewmen survived twelve hours clinging to the capsized Wanbeek after a severe gale. Captain Edgett's son Hadley died. the Prince Arthur rescued John Moore and John O Flaherty, while Captain Edgett mourned the loss as the schooner sank off Portland during a voyage from St George to Hillsboro.
Philadelphia oct 11 coroner jury found boxer Steve Flanagan died from over exertion after a match the night before. Sparring partner James Devine was discharged from anatomy following the incident.
Joseph Wilson of South Brewer wounded Annie Woods aged 16 in Bangor at about 10 40 this morning then killed himself. The shooting stemmed from unrequited love. Miss Woods is seriously wounded in the hip and abdomen but expected to recover. Wilson died instantly.
New York October 11. Actress Wilhelmina MacDowell sues for absolute divorce after a prior separation suit was withdrawn. She alleges cruelty since their Norfolk wedding in June and claims heavy drinking and flirtation with female passengers on the Europe honeymoon voyage aboard the Statendam. She also accuses him of improper conduct with a Paris woman.
New York reports shifting interest to Texas over the William M. Rice mystery. A Lynchburg woman, rumored to be Charles F. Jones’s sweetheart, may hold letters to prove forgery claims. Attorney Patrick faces challenges while handwriting experts are engaged. Fifth Avenue Trust Company paid a $25 009 Rice check believing it genuine.
Heavy rainfall over the past day raises the St Croix River from low to a freshet of about eighteen inches, causing washouts and landslides along both banks and train cancellations on the Washington County and Canadian Pacific lines. Mails are delayed, and officials fear roadbed damage while some trains may return tomorrow. The story also notes a Massachusetts fish and game protective association banquet at Young's Hotel with officials from multiple clubs.
Rainfall measuring 5.25 inches in 24 hours ended noon at Eastport, the heaviest since July 1883, with a peak quarter inch in five minutes during a morning squall. Total storm rainfall reaches seven inches, bringing high northeast winds and widespread damage including train delays and washouts.
Amelia Kussner-Coudert a famed miniature portrait painter lies seriously ill at the Auditorium Hotel after arriving in Chicago a week ago Captain Coudert her husband stays by her side She has painted portraits of Pope Leo Gladstone the Czar of Russia President Kruger and Cecil Rhodes
Connecticut’s population reached 1, ??? (25255) this year according to census figures, rising from 746,258 in 1899 by 162,007, a 21.7 percent increase.
The Boston Wholesale Grocers' Association held its monthly meeting and dinner at the Parker House last evening with about thirty present. Short speeches were made and John Thomas the humorist was introduced.
Members of the Republican fourth congressional conference gathered at Young's Hotel for a banquet last evening. Officers elected for the year include Chairman George J. Burns Orra L. Stone secretary and L G McKnight treasurer. An executive committee of nine was chosen with Burns Adams Towle McKnight Stone Lawrence Stevens Robbins and Reynolds. Charles Tirrell attended and spoke on district political experiences.
About forty members of the Middlesex Club executive committee gathered at Young's Hotel for a meeting and dinner last evening. A banquet preceded the proceedings, signaling a formal corporate gathering and social hour among club leadership.
In Matanzas a quarrel between two U S Cavalry troopers and Cuban police ended in a general fight. Trooper Turey of Troop D was shot, a soldier and a civilian were wounded, and troopers attempted to seize weapons from the gun room but were checked by Captain Folts forming troops L and M in skirmish order. Lieutenant Willard was hurt while calming men. Authorities call it a pay-cey fight. an investigation is ordered and troopers are confined to bar racks.
Frank M. Frates was found probably guilty on the charge of larceny in the Third District Court, Cambridge, yesterday, and held for the grand jury.
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