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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1905
Page
12
A busy clearance sale advertises bargains on Young Men's and Boys' suits with prices ranging from 6.50 to 15.00, including dark fall colors. Also offered are school trousers in various styles for ages 8 to 17, with assorted values, marked down to 2 pairs for 9 cents. The sale ends Saturday night.
Alderman Linehan urged a public hearing on the National Dock Trust at yesterday's Board of Aldermen meeting but the board again voted down reconsideration. He detailed talks with treasurer George L. Burroughs, his grand jury testimony, and concluded that Burroughs should be indicted based on his own testimony.
Senator Collins of South Boston leveled charges against Logan at a rally last evening at his headquarters. He produced his Local 132 union book and letters from AF of L official Frank Foster and Clothing Cutters president George O'Donnell supporting his stance. Collins denied Logan's claims about past votes and urged voters to honor his labor record amid looming election talk.
In Phenix Hall last night Hon. W T A Fitzgerald failed to attend a rally opposing John Quinn Jr and John L Donovan. Quinn and Donovan challenged Fitzgeralds charges accusing Quinn of loafer status and taking corporate money, while urging voters to back both candidates in a decisive finish.
Boston native Frank Rosen, 23, said to have worked as a salesman in a large department store, faced charges after a robbery incident in Providence on September 25. He was identified in the Sixth District.
Brookline crowds anticipate a spirited push against the renomination of Senator Cummings as two delegations file for the senatorial convention. An unpledged group opposes him, and extensive canvassing suggests several hundred Democratic votes will be cast.
In Boston a man pleaded guilty to stealing $35 worth of ivory combs from Blanchard Young & Co at 28 Pine Street. He was fined $75 and costs, the heaviest fine in the District Court under one complaint, and paid. A visiting salesman said thefts have hit many wholesale houses in Boston in recent months.
The Chelsea church, one of the oldest in the city, burned down with $30,000 losses including the organ. Firemen, some injured, battled the blaze as investigators probe suspected arson and whether the church will be replaced.
Cape district mobilizes against James F. Shaw and Gaston interests in a battle to defeat Senator Harding and allies in caucuses. Lehan heads the opposition with $5000 to $6000 backing while hearings on street railway legislation proceed and a next General Court will rule.
Caucuses occur in the same booth as the election day voting. Voters are directed to request a Democratic ballot if they voted Democrat last year and a Republican ballot if they voted Republican last year. Those who changed party designation 90 days prior should select the ballot of the party chosen at that time. Mark a cross next to the preferred nominee. cross-party voting is allowed on election day.
The Hon. George H. Adams of Plymouth was appointed State insurance commissioner to fill the vacancy caused by Col. John C. Linehan's death. Born May 18, 1851 in Campton, Adams is a Dartmouth 1873 graduate and has often been linked with gubernatorial honors. He will attend a meeting of state insurance commissioners at Bretton Woods this afternoon.
A general strike in the composing and job departments of the Post Express was declared this afternoon. Most workers heeded the union call, while new men were quickly hired and regular editions were produced without difficulty.
Albany reports a man captured at Central Bridge Schoharie County believed to be Joseph Girard the New York teamster suspected of murdering Augusta Pfeiffer in the Bronx. He was detained in Schoharie awaiting identification and questioned about his finger wound and a harness buckle found on him.
A. B. Stickney president of the Chicago Great Western Railroad testified for the defense before the Interstate Commerce Commission on freight rates for livestock and livestock products from the Missouri River to Chicago.
Judge Grant yesterday allowed the will of Hannah E Boyle of Charlestown. The proceeding involved a contestant seeking guardianship of a young girl named as principal beneficiary. Witnesses including a Sister of Mercy testified against the guardian claim. Likely next course is appeal or transfer to another court.
President Stickney explains how meat rates are set with packers pushing for lower tariffs. He notes publishers quote 23 cents per 100 but traders push for 16 to 18 cents, shaping the price for shipments. He denies his road paid rebates after the Grosscup injunction.
D W Miner a wholesale beef dealer in Providence testifies at the first hearing before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Charles A Prouty of Vermont alleging New York New Haven Hartford Railroad delays and higher costs by refusing to allow unloading at Canal street yards near his business while other firms are granted access.
Snow reached six inches on Mt Washington summit with lighter coverage down to Half Way House. The thermometer showed 26 degrees on the summit as of early today.
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