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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1894
Page
1
Advertisement for MY CLOTHIER offering cassimere and worsted suits for all weather. Garments cut finished and lined to please wear well. Prices range from ten to twenty two dollars with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Milwaukee October 15 Bray ton Ives petitions Judge Jenkins to instruct receivers to sue Henry Villard Colgate Holt and Charles T Colby for about 2.6 million allegedly gained unlawfully through Northern Pacific deals. The petition cites Master Cary report and Holt Colby ties to Villard. Oakes exonerated Jenkins dismisses Ives petition to remove Oakes as Northern Pacific receiver and upholds Cary committee exonerating Oakes.
A promotional note invites readers to send their name on a postal card to the Dana Sarsaparilla Company at 99 Broad Street in Boston. Recipients will receive without charge a copy of their publication The Life Boat for interest.
Our complete stock of ladies cloaks suits capes jackets furs and more in latest fall and winter styles is available. Call and examine the goods compare prices before purchasing elsewhere. We accommodate customers by opening accounts.
The ad promises no extra charge for cash purchases and allows early season access to garments. It guarantees lowest prices with a refund of the difference if found cheaper elsewhere, accepts reasonable claims for unsatisfactory goods, and states fall goods are ready. No interest on credit and easy weekly or monthly payments.
The retailer reports 15 extra salesmen and a crowd for a Consolidated Wholesale and Retail stock sale valued at 275000 dollars. Prices cut on men’s suits and overcoats to 8.25 8.50, boys’ suits 3.25, with ships of new goods made in own workrooms and tuxedos at 30. Open late Saturday until 10 PM.
James G. Hall of 8 Bradley Street was driving on Washington Street in Highlands at 5 PM yesterday when near Townsend Street his wagon was struck by an electric car. The horse was thrown, the wagon damaged, and Hall was knocked into the street but escaped with slight injuries.
The Treasury Department learned this afternoon of a $500,000 gold engagement for export, reducing the Treasury's gold reserve to $59,548,000. Officials note October exports are unusual and suspect a link to stock speculation.
Mr Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World and his party reached the Ven dome hotel last night around 10 30 from Bar Harbor where he has stayed since early summer Mrs Pulitzer went ahead to New York about a week ago
Tuesday October 16 offer outlines four lots of underwear at deep discounts. Lot 1 1000 dozens Brown Mixed Merino undergarments 34 to 44 chest at 50 cents. Lot 2 800 dozens Portsmouth Ribbed All-Wool at 40 cents each, normally 75 cents. Lot 3 200 dozens Elastic Ribbed Balbriggan Egyptian small stock 45 cents, rarely below 87 cents. Lot 4 600 dozens All-Wool Saxony Golden Rod fabrics 65 cents, previously not sold below 1.25. 200 dozens Fine Merino fabrics at 75.6 cents each. usual price 1.25.
Lot 6 offers 250 dozens Finest Pure Australian Wool Glastonbury Mills underwear at 1.10 each, rivaling a previous 2.00 price. Lot 7 lists 300 dozens Fine High Grade Worsted Underwear at 1.00, corrected from 1.75. Lot 8 features 260 dozens Glastonbury Health Underwear now 1.60, vs 2.50. Lot 9 provides 300 dozens Pure Australian Lambs Wool White Underwear at 1.30, formerly 2.25, as a tempting bargain.
Boston light heavyweight Joe Walcott defeated Austin Gibbons of Paterson NJ by knockout in the fourth round at Coney Island to open Griffo's sweep. The event drew about 200 spectators with Griffo challenging any 133-pound rival.
The Corey Hill Toboggan Club held its eighth annual meeting and first of the season smokers at its Winchester street quarters in Brookline. Officers elected include President A. H. Coolidge and Vice President L. G. Hoffman.
Governor Greenhalge and Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott were welcomed by the Young Men's Republican Club at Waverly Hall Hyde Park. The event drew delegates from nearby towns and featured brief remarks applauded by attendees.
The twenty fifth annual field day of the Italian Society of Columbus featured a parade with about 150 members, led by the Lynn Cadet Band, banners, and regalia reaching crowds along the route. Mayor Matthews reviewed the line at City Hall and again at the State House. A lengthy banquet followed at Ambrosoli's Hotel with speeches by G N Pastene, G B De Farri, G Merrelio, B Cunio, and other notable Italians.
At last evening’s meeting fifty one members attended. Col. Albert Clarke presided with Arthur P. Dana as secretary. Officers elected: President Col. Albert Clarke, vice president Seldon L. Brown, secretary Benjamin Curtis, treasurer Albert Jennings, directors Edward A. Benner John T. Wells Jr G Bradford Jr F H Gilson, curator Isaac Sprague.
A policy gambling raid led by Captain Donovan seized 15 men and substantial material from a lodging house at 438 Somerset Street. Police found 12 000 blank slips 100 policy slips 1000 manifold sheets and other items, along with furniture and an electric bell. Eight more suspects were later arrested in separate raids at Tremont Street and Court Street locations.
In Hartford many plants show a revival with rising employment and longer hours. Pope Manufacturing 72 percent men full time. Beach Woollens 250 workers. Pratt & Whitney 900 on full time. Collins Col linsville 600. Plimpton 250. Fratt & Cady 815. Meriden, Bridgeport also buoyant. Whitinsville Sutton Manfactoring cotton mills resume after two months idle.
Jonathan Nichols a long time Wakefield resident and reputed wealthiest man in the area is reported dying tonight. The 80 plus year old has long been a temperance advocate and follower of Thomas Paine with most of his fortune tied up in real estate.
Washington reports for Tuesday forecast in New England and eastern New York fair and slightly warmer with southwest winds developing in the evening.
A designer showcases a combined bureau chiffonniere toilet and dressing table. The piece features six drawer sizes and twelve individual drawers with a 40 by 30 inch large mirror, burnished brass trimmings, carved mouldings, and winged claw feet. Described as not expensive.
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