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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
10
The Primus women’s shoe line is introduced at $3.50, boasting hand sewn construction on orthopedically designed lasts with no break in. Fall styles emphasize high arches for tired feet and non supportive instep. Representatives offer detailed explanations of features. Also advertised is new Knockabout shoes for boys and girls with orthopedic lasts and immediate wear.
The funeral for Joseph Flatley age 66 of 916 Beacon Street Boston will be held Friday at St Cecilia's Church Back Bay. He died Tuesday evening of heart disease and leaves a widow Mary Houghland six children Mary A Hannah F Thomas W Genevieve R Josephine M Helenora Flatley. He was longtime partner with his brother at Jefferson House and a member of several Irish and Boston civic groups.
Fifty young pickets blocked entry to McAllister Public School in Chicago as a crowd of 700 students jeered teachers through the windows. The children, all under 15, wore badges or scraps reading Union, protesting a mistaken belief about a kindergarten teacher being colored.
Readville breeders meeting showcases strong horse show and racing days. Reginald Vanderbilt claims multiple ribbons as Dr Selwonk heads to victory with Amazement and Astonishment in 2:16 trotting. Arnold Lawson drives Baroness to late burst in a four-heat race as other classes feature top ponies and hunters with notable performances from Lottie Fallis and Fancy.
The Hovey Lumber Company yard at South Main and Tockwotten streets burned tonight amid suspicions of incendiary origin. The blaze, the third in recent weeks, caused about $30,000 in damage but was contained within an hour with firefighters preventing spread to nearby properties.
Monday at 2 30 p m marks the formal start of the Mechanics Building exposition under Boston Council 44 U C T A with Creatore and his band the highlight of the amusement program daily concerts and Parsifal pieces to showcase a vast display of merchandise manufactures and industrial arts also features the leap for life the Belmos act the art gallery and a large society jungle while the women s department covers domestic life hygiene and physical culture with inaugural addresses by Lt Gov Guild Mayor Collins and Henry M Whitney and remarks by the Boston Chamber of Commerce president
New Haven Conn September 28 The administrator's report in Probate Court details Wilson Waddingham estate status. There is 29000 in hand to pay claims that total about half a million. A few years ago Waddingham was valued at seven to ten million.
Rodolfo Ogarrio, chief of Mexico's internal revenue bureau, arrived in the city for his son to enter the Institute of Technology. A dinner at Young's last evening drew several gentlemen interested in Mexican enterprises to meet him.
In Los Angeles on September 28, Kid McCoy defeats Twin Jack Sullivan in a closely fought 20 round bout. McCoy weighed about 10 pounds more, used his left to open Sullivan’s nose, while Sullivan’s haymakers and stamina kept the crowd engaged. Backers expect another match as both men showed gritty performance and lingering rivalry despite the decision.
A merry Roxbury telephone operators party attended a Colonial performance last night and later dined at Brigham s. Members included Misses Alice Swett Marion Kennan Emma Gately Mabel Willey Martha Corbett Ella Kennedy Mabel Holman Mary Kane Emma Goodman Annie Daly Alice Henderson Cecil Brown Gertrude Webber Edith Studley Josephine McCabe Eleanor Travers.
A vacant old slaughter house off Harv ey street in North Cambridge formerly used by North Packing Company burned last night. Police believe the fire was set by an incendiary. Estimated damage around $2000.
At the public institutions conference John B. Martin reports Deer Island total inmates rose to 1804 with 1459 men and 845 women, up from 1272 men and 328 women. The Boston Almshouse on Long Island holds 817, up 72, and Charlestown Almshouse has 101, up nine. A Catholic chaplain now resides on Long Island.
President Mellen of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad stated the line will not cut running time between New York and Boston. He cited extensive bridge improvements and other work causing a temporary increase in the scheduled time.
Toronto Ont September 28 The anti dumping clause of the new tariff has upset importers after three months of enforcement at the Toronto customs house. Invoices of dumped goods pass daily and may swell totals at year end while Canada’s imports from the United States rose to 124000000 last year from 56000000 nine years earlier. Senator Stewart of the Toronto branch of the Canadian Manufacturers Association calls the clause a failure, noting honest importers are hurt while unscrupulous rivals evade the extra duty.
Dr. Fred R. Jouett son of Mr and Mrs M R Jouett Cambridge and Miss Florence Emily daughter of Mrs M Harriet Prior Cambridge were united in marriage at the bride’s sister home Mrs Joseph H Williams 120 Lake View avenue Rev F E Marble officiated. After a wedding tour they will reside at 3 Garden street Cambridge.
Harvard University will welcome 600 freshmen for the class of 1908, with numbers possibly higher after registration. Emerson Hall rises on Quincy Street as the new philosophy school, and dormitories now feature fire apparatus and upgraded steam heat and plumbing.
Washington D C September 28 President Roosevelt greeted Mons Monssen the Missouri gunner who flooded the forward magazine preventing the ship and crew from destruction in the disaster that cost many lives. The President praised Monssens bravery and the vessel crew for their conduct.
October marks the opening of club activities with meetings scheduled at the New Century Club and Health and Physiological Clubs. The New England Club hears business on Monday, the Physiological Club lectures, and the Teachers' Club focuses on teacher training. Other clubs plan sessions as members return to the city.
Harold Whittier, 6, of 42 Longwood Avenue, boarded an inbound South Boston car about 6:40 p.m. He jumped from the car in front of 1518 Tremont Street and fractured his right arm and shoulder. He was treated at Tremont Street Dispensary by Dr. Murphy and later taken to City Hospital.
A protest was filed with Nassau county supervisors at Mineola against allowing the Vanderbilt cup race on country roads. The protest, by the People's Protective Association of Hempstead, urges denial of the Oct. 8 event under the Automobile Club of America.
Advertised in this paper last week the booklet for bridesgrooms promises many men will be interested in Evening Dress Suits priced at 25 and 35 dollars Tuxedo Coats 12 50 and 21 Prince Albert Frock Coats and Vests 20 and 25 3 button Cutaway Frock Suits 10 to 25 all Morse made Superior Furnishings Hats and Shoes accompany them
Congressman John A. Sullivan of the 11th district opened his bid for reelection at the Maguire Club in Ward 21. He addressed the Republican challenge, argued for reciprocity with Canada, and defended his Massachusetts record while noting the opposing candidate’s wealth and lack of public record. He warned the next House may be Democratic and urged voters to compare records and agendas.
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