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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
2
George T. Wilson, formerly with Wilson Bros, now at 24 Tremdel Yow, offers 1000 pairs of Pure Rock Crystal lenses in steel frames for 1.00, 10-year gold filled frames for 1.00, or 2.00 for 20-year gold filled frames or frameless. Open 8 A M to 6 P M daily, Saturdays 8 A M to 9 P M.
Delmont Locke resigns as Arlington treasurer after the embezzlement scare that crippled the town’s finances and endangered his health. The selectmen accept his resignation as town clerk but delay action on the treasurership. Assistant treasurer H. Sears becomes town clerk. Swan case ready for trial next month with attorney Henry T. Richardson cautious on pleas.
Frederick Henderson of Broad Street fell for a charming woman in Hayward and at Vercelli's restaurant spent his money on a lavish evening. A prolonged embrace allegedly drained his funds leaving him with little for the Chelsea ferry.
In Quincy on October 28 the Republican mayoralty contest opened with delegate lists. Candidates include Elisha Packard Ward 1 Fred J Jones Ward 3 Charles M Bryant and Edward E Jameson Ward 5. Bryant supporters clashed at Isaac's ward committee house and a Bryant man gained ward control amid tense scuffles and a near confrontation.
William F. Miller's trustee Colonel Robert A. Ammon acknowledges transferring 140000 deposited with Wells Fargo on November 28, 1899 to Seymour Johnson and Co. The funds earned six percent until Seymour Johnson failed in 1900, leading to a suit for the amount. Miller waived his rights as a client and advised Ammon to release information.
Washington reports an effort by friends to foment a tempest over Thomas W. Cridler's resignation and the nomination of Herbert H. Pierce of Massachusetts to replace him. Cridler said he will accept the offer to serve as confidential agent for the World's Fair commission in St Louis, ending the public dispute. Senator Scott alleged Lodge influence and political motivation behind Cridler's removal and Pierce's appointment.
Harvard professor James M. Pierce states his brother Herbert H. D. Pierce was appointed by Cleveland and later reappointed by McKinley for his record and gold Democrats. He denies any Lodge urging and says his brother has never sought a U.S. position or discussed a return home.
Members plan a banquet in Columbus Hall Malden tomorrow evening with speakers Mayor Dean Rev Richard Neagle Rev M B Twomey Rev J T Stinson J C Pellitier D A McCarthy W H Coveney Also attending are Hon John W Pettingell Hon Marcellus Coggan ex Chief Richards Colonel E B Locke and doctors McCarthy Farrell Ryan and Mr T J Sheehan The Phuresay evening entertainment and dance follows at Memorial Hall Ockes ha Suies e Memorial Hal
Somerville School Board discusses whether tobacco use on school grounds and on the way to or from school should include teachers. J Walter Sanborn proposed adding teachers to the rule, arguing influence on pupils. The amendment was defeated 4 to 7 after remarks by Fisk Eliot Norton and others.
A luncheon at Hotel Brunswick and an evening gathering at Conley Square Hotel marked a busy day for Dr George C Lorimer. Speakers praised his influence, faith, and outreach to urban renewal, noting his call for unity among churches and action against alcohol in city life.
Miss Alice Spencer Geddes a Cambridge social figure will start a new career as a professional reader and lecturer at 878 Massachusetts Avenue Monday evening. Her program features three original sketches “Swift and His Stella” “Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning” and “Carlyle and Jane Welch” read from her own work before women’s clubs.
Richard Mansfield and artist Louis Kronberg settled their dispute out of court over a life size portrait once alleged to depict Mansfield as Richard III. Mansfield agreed to pay Kronberg's original price and court costs.
Gregory M Tsilka husband of the kidnapped Ellen M Stone writes from Salonica to pastor Briggs describing a 30 man band seizing Stone and his wife during travel from Bonsko to Djumajo. They demanded ransom over 100000 dollars, and the party delayed reporting to authorities, asking prayers for Miss Stone and hope for her freedom.
Mr Dickinson United States consul general at Constantinople writes to Miss Stone urging restraining brigands to reduce the ransom. Vienna dispatch reports Bulgarian opposition paper Mir claims troops fraternized with brigands and aided escape through a cordon.
A Youngstown report says a new steel giant will form at year start with capital of 2 billion dollars. H C Frick of Pittsburgh is named president as Pittsburgh, Youngstown and Philadelphia financiers negotiate for a solid organization. Charter for New Jersey incorporation pending details.
Federal investigators moved on a Boston brokerage firm linked to a suspected circulars operation. Officers sought Fisher Betts and Adams as warrants were issued amid claims of missing money and securities, with clerks questioned and no arrests confirmed by press time.
Max Mitchell, superintendent of the Federation of Jewish Charities, spoke at Minot Hall for the Young Women's Hebrew Charitable Association. He urged federation-wide affiliation and coordinated work to remove families from overcrowded unhealthy housing to improve health and alleviate poverty in Boston.
Several hundred ladies stood in line before the Mechanics' building at 10 o clock yesterday as the Ford Fair opened the give away department drew keen interest and crowds.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe cure for catarrh by acting on blood and mucous membranes. It argues they eliminate catarrhal poison from the blood, dissolve in the mouth, and can be used as a douche. Dr Bement endorses internal treatment over douching, with tablets sold at fifty cents.
The Royal Marine Band of Italy staged an afternoon and evening program with solos by Sig. Vavani and Sig. Croce in the afternoon Mefistofele and a grand Otello selection. The evening opened with Stars and Stripes Forever and included American Patrol Copelia and The Lost Chord. Sig. Taddeo and Sig. Croce soloed, Giannini’s tenor sang Il Trovatore selections and The Palms with enduring encores. He will sing The Holy City this evening.
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