Katydid Song Signals Arrival of Cooler Autumn Days
The murmur of katydids is described as the herald of cooler weather and changing dress expected for autumn, with a reminder to prepare warmer attire as temperatures drop.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
7
The murmur of katydids is described as the herald of cooler weather and changing dress expected for autumn, with a reminder to prepare warmer attire as temperatures drop.
We have just arrived and invite you to see the new season suits. The assortment is full and prices are low. Our method is simple and effective: sell the best goods for the least money.
Testimony details Captain Hood delivering despatches to Commodore Schley and Schley's reluctance to sail for Santiago due to coal, Spanish presence doubts, and Schley’s request for readings of orders. McCalla describes arriving at Cienfuegos, Cuban insurgent links, and the debate over whether to coal and move the fleet. The session adjourns with Admiral Sampson seeking counsel access and the court ruling on his involvement.
Sheriff Caldwell recounts taking Leon F. Czolgosz to Auburn for execution, describing a crowd outside the prison shouting kill him, the assassin collapsing inside, and his incoherent screams until the doctor calmed him and he was escorted inside.
The new Yoke Suit features broad military shoulders, a slim back without a belt and one pleat. Vest is single-breasted six button with notch collar. Trousers are small at the bottoms with large turnups and full through the seat. Prices range 12.50 to 18.00 with fine Scotch tweeds and chevots in stripes and plaids. Sizes 33 to 38. Also shows Fall Overcoats and Raincoats from 8 to 22 dollars.
Charles Burg watchman at Stearns Lumber Yard was sentenced to the House of Correction for three months by Judge Aiken in Superior Court. Burg fired a double barreled rifle at two boys, Daniel T. Hurley and William Norton, who had been driving past the yard and shot at Burg with blank cartridges. the shots lightly hit the youths but caused no serious injuries.
An unidentified man about 45 was struck by Boston and Northern streetcar No 398 on Chelsea bridge around 6 40 pm. He suffered a skull fracture and broken leg, died at Massachusetts General Hospital at 11 pm. He wore a dark gray suit, black derby, gray mustache. He reportedly walked into the car’s path and appeared unaware of the approach.
Judge Bishop Jo Gay granted a decree of divorce to Mrs. Lynn Pullman from George M. Pullman, heir to the late palace car fortune. Alimony fixed at 1000 dollars yearly with potential increase and attorney fees later. Pullman currently in California. suit was by default.
In Worcester on Sept 27 Italians employed by the Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company rioted after a section foreman discharged a worker. The foreman was assaulted with a paving stone and a sledgehammer. injuries are not believed serious.
In Watertown on September 27 a 65 year old man, William Lever of Forrest Street, tried to take his own life suffering two throat gashes and wounds to the chest. Family intervened, police were called, he was hospitalized at Newton Hospital. Officials say mental illness appears to explain the act.
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