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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
7
New York August 31 a Marie Antoinette evening gown created entirely from pale blue satin ribbons drew the most attention at the National Dressmakers Association meeting. Mme Baker praised its artistry noting the vertical pleats, large front bows, and minimal lace. The gown cost $40 in ribbons.
Citizens petition Mayor Bassett to revoke the license for the London Gaiety Girls show at Casino Theatre and to remove posters, alleging violation of city ordinances. Corporation counsel says it is too late to intervene as the license committee granted approval.
Mrs Gee questions the number of pieces in a birthday dish set given by her husband. Mrs Whiz replies that the set now contains about a thousand pieces after several washings.
The event featured a play presented for the audience and included the "Little Egypt" dance as the chief attraction. Members of the license committee attended and viewed the performance.
A family auto scene drew curious onlookers as a hungry child in East Somerville was fed milk from a bottle cooled by steam escaping the runabout. The father steered to a curb, the mother offered the bottle, and the infant’s hunger was soothed before the car resumed its quiet ride.
Arthur G. Lord a 9 year old boy of Roxbury narrowly escaped being crushed by wagon wheels after a jolt on Southampton Street near Dorchester Avenue He was hurled from the seat and his right foot was badly crushed and cut requiring removal to City Hospital
The narrator and Inspector Forrest discuss the Motor Pirate case as they travel toward St Albans. Forrest suggests using the telegraph to track the culprit and notes the possibility of multiple attackers. The narrator denies suspicion on himself while considering nearby suspects.
G Sidney Paternoster writes a reflective piece from 1904 published by L Page and Co detailing literary themes, era culture, and authorial views. The column surveys contemporary trends, referencing social life, publishing methods, and the author’s stance toward progress and tradition.
In England, a masked Motor Pirate robs a group of autoists including the narrator. The writer vows vengeance while he is arrested on suspicion in the aftermath, setting a suspenseful path forward.
Lutgrove recounts his uneasy journey to Watford and his detention after a public reception at King's Langley. In the station he meets Inspector Forrest of Scotland Yard, who reveals uncertainty about the motor pirate's identity and warns of risks in capturing the wrong man.
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