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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
14
Inventory of ladies garments includes Muslin and Lawn Wrappers with lace, figured Lawn Kimonos, India Silk Sacques, and Dotted Swiss slips. Prices drop from 4.00–18.00 to as low as 0.75–3.00 as sales proceed, with sizes 8 to 10 years for some wrappers and assorted menswear-like items misprinted.
An advertisement claims ten stocking styles offered at 35 cents, lower than typical prices of 50c 75c and 1.00. One item is a single face net hose in black and white, 121 pairs available. The remaining nine items are plain black lisle stockings in various weights, plus a small quantity of lisle in a gray shade. All sizes included across lots, though not every size appears in each number.
Gingham dresses in sizes two to six offered with markdowns from two dollars fifty to three dollars and eight fifty as marked.
Mme Lillian Nordica, back in New York with her husband, blasts incompetent teachers ruining numerous fine voices. She says many young singers lose operatic chances due to teachers who instruct students to sing softly and restrain their vocal power, neglecting proper training.
In Pittsburg on September 19, Charles Moffatt, a Boston youth from a good family, tried to marry Annie Kruger in the Criminal Court with Judge Kirby presiding. Kruger, dubbed Pittsburg’s champion woman pickpocket, stood in the dock as officers identified her.
Representative William F. Murray of Charlestown campaigns across the district praising his two terms in the Common Council and two in the House. He cites Harvard education and Boston roots as the basis for his governorship council bid, contrasts his opponent’s Somerville residence, and recalls service in the 98 Cuban campaign era.
Police pursuing murder indictment against Elizabeth Richmond in the Stewart McTavish death at Hotel Florence Cambridge explore a three path theory. initial poisoning then shooting or axe attack followed by further violence. Harvard expert Whitney to analyze stomach contents for final determination.
Noah Megegs aged 50 died after being struck by a car driven by Benjamin Ericksen in New London on a September night. The incident occurred in New Haven jurisdiction with authorities investigating the fatal crash and identifying the vehicle and driver. Further details on the accident and any charges were not immediately available.
A fragmented catalog listing mahogany serving items with prices and a gilt fern stand. Includes a 4 ft high mahogany square curio cabinet, cut glass celery trays, mayonnaise bowls, and handled bon bon bowls with assorted prices and notes on slight imperfections.
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