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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
12
The ad describes boys department as feeder to men's, highlighting trust built over time. It lists price ranges: ages 8 to 8 years suits and overcoats 8 to 8 dollars, ages 8 to 16 suits 3 to 10 dollars, overcoats 5 to 12 dollars, reefers 8 dollars. Ages 15 to 19 long trousers suits 7.50 to 22 dollars, overcoats 7.80 to 22 dollars.
Washington Oct 26 A letter from Secretary Root to Secretary Shaw released today warns there is still potential friction in the Newfoundland fisheries dispute and urges American fishermen and local officials to avoid precipitate action while negotiations continue.
Mystic traffic has been blocked for several days by two coal barges aground in the river near Crad Dock Bridge. Tugs will operate tomorrow to attempt to float the barges owned by a Philadelphia coal company.
The death of 65 year old John Veazie is being probed as murder and robbery connected to a fire scene. Officials seek the missing head as autopsy plans are set and a Groveville inquiry resumes with reports of suspicious visitors in the area.
Hon John F Fitzgerald mayoral candidate addresses Dorchester Driving Club. He questions spending 100000 on a speedway while Boston’s parks cost public funds, noting 35000000 spent on parks in recent years. Applause follows his pointed remark with Whelton Aldermen Baldwin and Hennessey in attendance.
Advices to the State Department report that in San Domingo the wounded American David F. Morris and a Dominican killed during a customs collection incident prompt reassurance. Citizens do not sympathize with the attackers and efforts to capture the guilty are ongoing.
The Rhode Island, largest ship in the dry dock, undergoes initial testing at Charlestown navy yard after a condenser leak delays full trials. About 200 dock workers clean her fouled bottom as crews prepare for the Cape Ann course test and later coaling and familiarization of a 300 man crew. Rear Admiral Bowles and Captain Wellington supervise the voyage with a near 16 knot first mile. Public visitors observe while a Da vid Henns crew works below.
The Fifth Regiment Infantry M V M celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner at the American House. Col William H Oakes presided, honored by many including Majors and Lieutenants and a history read by Maj W W Stover. Letters of regret were read for absent officials.
In Ward 15 the McNary machine backed Councilman William Hickey and ex Councilman William Martin agreed to run. Five candidates will contest the Board of Aldermen in South Boston with Linehan Collins Baldwin Hickey and Martin filling the slate across Wards 13 14 and 15.
Everett report states the Eadem Council held a banquet and dance in Whittier Hall to mark its third anniversary with about 150 attendees.
Eliza Thompson, 72, of 17 Faxon Street Dorchester, was struck by Engine Company 18’s hose wagon at Faxon and Washington last evening and gravely injured. Police say bit and reins were misadjusted. witnesses note the bit may not have been in the horse’s mouth when the wagon struck. Mrs Thompson, a widow, was taken home for care with internal injuries and is not expected to recover. Damage from the incident is estimated at 650 dollars.
James Gaffney of Chelsea 20 will undergo a skin graft at City Hospital to restore his sister Kate’s scalp after a belt accident at a Washington Street coat factory tore her scalp away. Brothers and sisters may donate skin if needed. The injury occurred Oct. 4 when hair was pulled into a shafting after a belt slipped from a machine.
Telegrams reach Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company headquarters reporting Cen turion and Frontenac captains scoured Lake Huron east and north shores for the missing Kaluruga with 17 aboard. The search ends with the boat presumed lost in last week’s great storm.
About 100 business leaders attended the Commercial Club fall dinner at the Algonquin Club where Louis D Brandeis and William Whitman spoke on life insurance, government supervision, and rising monopoly fears. Brandeis urged against broader state functions and warned that supervision alone cannot fix industry abuses. He linked socialism to powerful trusts and monopoly, naming Morgan and Rockefeller as influences.
William Whitman campaigns for life insurance reform citing legal enactments and public opinion. He calls for absolute mutuality in interest, economical and honest administration, strong supervision, prudent investments, and accountability to authorities to protect the financial system and the public.
Representatives of Sweden and Norway signed the Karlstad agreement tonight. The treaties, drafted in Swedish, Norwegian and French, operate without ratification and Sweden authorizes recognition of Norway as a separate state. All dissolution formalities are now practically concluded.
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