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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1904
Page
5
A retailer highlights a large display of foreign and domestic fabrics with many exclusive lines for the season. Shoppers can select lengths for autumn skirts at one-third regular price and are urged to come early for first choice of newly arrived goods.
A supermarket announces a rare purchase of 54 inch Zibelines in navy green brown made and black. Medium weight fabrics in latest fall colors go on sale Monday morning in the Dress Goods Section at half price per yard, 50c. Early shoppers will have first selection.
Tremont Temple overflowed as about 1500 were turned away at the memorial service for Rev. Dr. Lorimer. Dr. P. S. Henson preached a moving sermon, recalling Lorimer's faith, leadership, and devotion, and noting the lasting Christian monument of his work.
The Day of Atonement is marked by orthodox Hebrews abstaining from food and drink, praying from morning until night, and awaiting the decree of fate for the coming year. Forgiveness, charity, and atonement are emphasized as families unite in ceremonies and peace making before the fast ends with a festive meal.
Medford report states Edward Kakas a 76 year old Boston farrier died suddenly of heart failure at his Irving street West Medford home. A Hungary native and former Hungarian army lieutenant he came to America in 1851 and established a Boston farrier shop. He leaves a widow three sons and two daughters. The newspaper league trophy will be awarded to the Globe team at a Marblehead banquet tomorrow as the league becomes permanent. John I Taylor owner Boston American League team was thanked for letting games be played at Huntington avenue grounds.
A well dressed, muddy woman in Cincinnati says she was drugged after leaving a dining car on a train. She is a singer traveling with theater companies and cannot recall the men she suspects and the events after the journey. She was discharged on drunkenness charges. she identified herself as Georgianna Le Moore of New York.
Officers Sheehan and Miller chased down Thomas Powers 19 of Shawmut Avenue and arrested him for breaking and entering Wyman's restaurant at 639 Atlantic Avenue. In his possession were 0 cigars 39 boxes of cigarettes and two dozen silver plated spoons. A companion escaped.
The Rev Her bert Johnson at Warren Avenue Baptist Church praised the late Dr George C Lorimer noting his exceptional popularity and keen knowledge of human nature. He warned ministers to reach masses beyond churchgoers and recalled Lorimers advice to stand on your head if needed to bring people to church. Earnestness and bravery defined Lorimer according to the speaker.
Jessie B. Nelson of 415 Warren Street was knocked down yesterday at 11 a.m. by a wagon owned by Samuel Ruff of Brookline at the Brookline Village transfer station and suffered a severe head cut. She was immediately taken to her home for treatment.
Police yesterday raided multiple locations arresting alleged illegal liquor traders and gamblers. Nellie Brown, 28, sold liquor at 15 Cross street. Bridget Cavanaugh’s premises at 59 Medford street yielded beer and whiskey. Solomon Levine at 92 Merrimac street found with beer and whiskey. John Caron arrested for illegal sale at 14 Oliver place. Six youths charged with dice gambling at 461 Hanover street. Division 4 seized three buildings, arresting Celestials at 23 Oxford street, six Chinamen at 27 Harrison avenue, and nine Syrians at 8 Whitmore street for Sunday gambling.
About 75 immigrants aboard the White Star liner Cretic are detained by immigration officials after arrival. The examination continues and authorities expect only a few will be sent back, with most to be claimed by relatives.
Turin dispatch notes Queen Helena of Italy presided over Racconigi castle seamstresses and cut patterns for the infant prince born September 15, 1904. The future of Savoy rests on male heir. Helena’s charitable acts and embroidery work endear her to mountain villagers amid royal celebrations.
A fashionable New York woman in blue, auburn hair and high French heels becomes wedged in a trolley slot on Broadway. Police officer Walters frees her after she blushes and resists, then lifts her into a cab to end the delicate stalemate.
Boston Post office clerks held a meeting to hear President Feeny report from St Louis. Frank N Rogers could not seek re election due to ill health. New officers named Arthur Donahue Chicago national president Forest L May Dayton Colorado vice president R C Leoffler Milwaukee secretary Peter Wynne New York treasurer Resolutions sent to Frank T Rogers. A complimentary dinner for Postmaster Hibbard was decided for October.
Bethel Vermont reports three quarry workers Dennis Lynch Edward Smith and Jerry Shea were struck and killed by a southbound Boston and Maine freight in the railroad yard. The body fragments and blood marks found later on the engine confirmed the accident. Lynch and Shea were from Monson and Smith from Barre with family ties noted.
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