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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1911
Page
6
Dr Augustus P Clarke of Cambridge, surgeon in the Civil War and renowned physician, has issued a volume of original poems. He explains how he wrote The Lowly Nazarene and shares unconventional views on biblical episodes. He has retired from practice due to illness.
In a literary note Dr Clarke discusses a poem inspired by a Baptist patient who asked why Jesus would, at a wedding, turn water into wine. Clarke argues Jesus used water as a substitute and the ruler bore fault for the overdrinking. He cites Mary Magdalene and Paul visions, noting dreamlike themes and misgivings about gospel accounts.
Me morial Day parade organizers report many inquiries from horse owners. Entries close May 1 with no entry fee and open to any location within 15 miles of Boston. Old wagon or harness acceptable if clean and fitting. Special prizes in several classes and numerous rewards for the old horse category. An old horse means a horse that has worked for its owner ten years or more.
Dr. De Witt G. Wilcox of Brookline denounced the quack doctor in a Lorimer Hall address to the YMCA men's meeting. He called the quack doctor a parasite on society and contrasted him with loan sharks, saying the quack harms health and finances. The hall was well filled with men.
A fugitive fired at a police officer but missed, discarded the gun, and fled into the Woonasquatucket river. On the opposite bank a third officer confronted him. Sergeant Martin’s shot lodged in the fugitive’s arm. other rounds had no effect.
Fifty years ago today April 3 1861 Confederate batteries on Morris Island opened fire as the Boston schooner Rhoda H Shannon entered Charleston harbor. Captain Foster US Engineers reports the ship hoisted then lowered the American flag while attempting to reach the Swash Channel. Colonel Wilmot de Saussuer ordered firing to force ships to show colors. The Shannon misread her course in thick weather and anchored out of range.
A schooner Satterthwait reports a bark abandoned and set adrift off Cardenas after landing slaves near Double Headed Shot Key, observed by the vessel Satterthwait, according to the Boston Post on April 8, 1861.
A Boston Post dispatch from April 3 1861 reports General Ampudia with 3000 Mexicans advancing toward Brownsville Texas and claiming the state rightfully belongs to Mexico. Colonel Ford orders removal of heavy guns from Brazos Island as reinforcements rush in.
A correspondence from General Scott clarifies the context of a preceding letter. The author discusses aims, timelines, and the intended audience, outlining his perspective on events and decisions involved.
Several leading journals from the seceding states denounce their state conventions for refusing to submit the Constitution to a popular vote. The New Orleans Picayune and True Delta the Savannah Republican the Augusta Sentinel and others protest the practical denial of the people’s right to decide the document’s fate.
Advices from Virginia say secessionists led by Hunter, Floyd, Dejarrette, Mason and Ben McCulloch are making superhuman efforts to pull the state from the Union. The latter declares that a coup d etat will be resorted to if the convention fails to carry its point.
A list of automobile firms and showrooms in Boston featuring S R Bailey Co and several dealers. Entries include addresses on Boylston Street Massachusetts Avenue and Brimmer Street. Names noted include D C Tiffany J H MacAlman A F Neale and H L Converse.
Business entries show ATTERBURY MOTOR TRUCK CO. 79 Milk St with F. A. Phelps 17 Harvard St as contact. COMMERCIAL TRUCK CO. OF AMERICA and L. A. Tirrell 212 Essex St. COUPLE GEAR and WHEEL CO. with W. E. Eldredge 178 Devonshire St. DETROIT ELECTRIC CO and GENERAL VEHICLE CO. with Day Baker 84 State St. LANSDEN TRUCK CO. and WALKER VEHICLE Co. with J. W. Emery listed at Board of Trade Bide.
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