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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1915
Page
7
The last group of Boston professionals who trained at Plattsburg, New York, returned to Boston at 8 10 PM aboard a Grand Trunk express section. About 200 were met at the station by numerous admiring female relatives.
About 80 Boston men who hiked New York fields and Lake Champlain for four weeks plan another four weeks with a new camp of business and professional men under regular army officers. Chester Monks is slated as first sergeant of A Company. 300 to 400 men expected. They traveled from Plattsburg to Burlington and then to Boston after meals and a train ride.
Seven-year-old William Sadler of Harrison Park Dorchester fell from the third story to the street a 60 foot drop. Dr John F Ahern treated him and ordered removal to City Hospital. He is feared to have concussion of the brain.
A series of game results spans teams including Jersey City Providence Montreal Rochester Harrisburg Richmond Toronto Buffalo with varied scores. The fragmentary OCR provides no dates venues or context for a cohesive event.
Lexington, an inland port famed for its three years of security, woke to a burglar alarm from the East Lexington Inn early yesterday. Police reported no thief found after the alarm, leaving the town shaken by the sudden scare and questions about security.
Chief Charles H. Franks and his force defend Lexington's long record of no house burglaries in three years. Early yesterday a call from Joseph G. O Riordan of the East Lexington Inn alerted residents. the owner reported seeing a burglar and police pledged swift action to capture the intruder.
Officers traced a break in at the inn after proprietor O Riordan reported a forced window. The suspect, the hired man, claimed he entered to avoid disturbance and was found preparing for bed. A Lexingtonian telephoned to identify the man in the yard.
A jitney carrying 15 passengers from Salisbury Beach to Lawrence collided with a touring car driven by R H Locke of Amesbury at Merrimac and Main streets. Nine year old Stesseney Locke of Roslindale, riding in the touring car, was severely hurt. Both cars wrecked and occupants shaken. This is the second accident at those streets in three days.
Gloversville reports Abe Attell refused to box a heavier opponent. Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn stepped in to face Attell but was knocked out in the third round, exposing the match as uncompetitive for the ex-champion.
H. J. Jaquith father of Mrs Florence J. Cowles, in a letter to the Post, rebuts Dr E. S. Cowles about claims following their divorce. He accuses the doctor of falsities, defends his daughter’s honor, and cites references, alleged misconduct, and family ties as context.
The Coast Artillery Corps held Labor Day activities in Boxford with a morning sham battle pitting the Reds led by Major Chamberlain against the Browns under Colonel Haam. After three hours the Reds retreated, then the regimental parade and dinner followed. Officers planned future attack and defense, with a possible march to Beverly and Salem.
Official dispatch from Petrograd via London updates on Caucasus actions. Cannons fired along the coast. Turkish forces made futile advances near Oltt and Tewa. Skirmishes occurred near Alhiz and Khouliga. Russian scouts completed a successful reconnoiter in the Van region. other fronts reported no change.
In St Paul Minnesota on September 6 Dario Resta Ralph De Palma Bob Burman and Ed die O'Donnell were set to race 100 miles in a major motorsports event. The line up features top drivers of the era and a challenging course through local streets.
The advertisement highlights a sale on table cloths napkins linen sheets and towels at reduced prices and features coats and misses suits in early fall styles with several model options and color choices. Prices reflect discounts versus market values and emphasize generous quantities and special lots.
Listing of hemmed cotton sheets and pillowcases in various sizes including 65x99 72x99 90x99 65x108 81x108 72x108 and 90x108 with prices and tax details. Also shows hemstitched options in multiple dimensions with per item costs and percentage discounts.
Wool and wool blend blankets advertised in bulk with blue or pink borders. Sizes include 60x80 60x90 70x82 78x84 and 60x84 with prices from 3.85 to 10.00 per pair. Large lot of 500 pairs advertised as wholesale with binding and color options.
Women’s gloves in Cape leather with Paris point back and prix-seam stitching. Late 2-clasp Duplex Chamoitsette gloves in white and gray with pique sewing and embroidery. Originally around $1.00, offered as a special sale price.
A list of new neckwear items includes hand embroidered net guimpes sleeveless high necks sizes 34 to 44 priced around 1.00. Madeira collars in several shapes commonly 2.00 to 2.50. Back collars of fine net with lace trimming typically 3.60 to 5.00.
Lace allowances and figured nets in black white and cream offered in 40 and 42 inch widths suitable for blouses and gowns. Usual price ranges from 1.50 to 3.00 per yard now lower. Chantilly and net lace flouncing 18 to 24 inches wide in white and cream advertised reduced from 2.00 to 4.00 per yard to 1.81 per yard.
Readable portions show corset styles from Warner Redfern and C B with low to long hip fits. Regular prices ranged from $1.50 to $5.00 with sale prices around $0.82 to $3.00 depending on model and bust type.
Advertises pile fabrics including 27-inch and 32-inch corduroys and velveteens in multiple colors. Lists prices from £1.00 to £3.50 and notes vast earlier orders fulfilled, highlighting extensive selection for autumn dress materials.
Dark rich colorings with black blouses dresses and to pair with serges and broadcloth. Fabrics measure 86 inches wide and are priced from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars per yard.
Advertises women's imported undergarments in multiple ribbed styles. Offers Swiss ribbed vests in various patterns and silk lisle options all size 5. Also lists imported fine ribbed cotton union suits with low neck, no sleeves, tight knee for women. Prices noted as 50¢ 95¢.
An assortment of styles in black auto long grain and pin seal leathers offered with regular price tags of 4.60 and 5.00. Price per bag is 2.00.
A special purchase offers night dresses, skirts, combinations and covers in newest shapes with laces and embroideries. Includes white petticoats, drawers, corset covers, chemises and envelopes in varied values from $1 to $12.50 and up, plus new Filipino hand embroidered pieces.
Women's silk hosiery in black white and colors offered at sale price. Men’s silk socks in navy gray and tan with mercerized double soles toes and heels described as a single pair.
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