Boys Rescued After Pontoon Drifts Off Shore Near Manor Prep
Stamford April 10 Ralph Fieffnagel of Boston and Carl Rauch and Donald Koehal of Cleveland, students at Manor Preparatory School, were blown two miles from shore in a sinking pontoon. Rescue reached them first with May tug crew and earlier efforts by Stokes and Meyers in a rowboat. Koehal, 15, cannot swim while his companions, 17, are expert swimmers. The boys refused to abandon the raft as it sunk, Koehal pleading to jump overboard as hope faded.
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G. Phelps Stokes
Gustavus. Meyers
Stokes
Caritas Island
Cove
Manor School
Koehal
Ratch
Hoffmagle
Sperial
Travels 2060 Miles to See Grave of Poe
Baltimore, Md April 10 Thomas X Farnan marshal of police slept when a well dressed stranger arrived by taxi claiming to have traveled 2000 miles to see Edgar Allan Poe’s grave. The visitor sought directions to Poe’s grave and asked the marshal to guide him to the site.
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Poe
Baltimore
Thomas x. Farnan
Edgar Allan Poe
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Plans Paris Move for Sculpture Study
New York reports Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wife of Harry K Thaw will leave her 31 West 33d Street apartments and sail next Thursday on the La Provence to study sculpture in Paris She says teachers urge development of her talent and hints at a possible legal separation from Thaw while Mary C Thaw reportedly continues monthly support for her son The Paris plan follows past statements of severing ties and a recent legal case He noted she will live modestly on the outskirts of Paris and cook for herself.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Tombs
Federal Building
Matteawan
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Paris
Shakspere Anniversary Festivity Planned by New Theatre
The New Theatre in Boston will honor William Shakspere with a Shakespearean festival on April 23. Events include readings by renowned actors, discussions on his works, period music, and matinee of Twelfth Night followed by The Winter’s Tale in Elizabethan staging.
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William Shakspere
New Theatre
England
Stratford-on-Avon
Shubert
Shakspere
Boston
New Theatre Company
Mansfield Declares for Vahey in Governor Race
Frederick W. Mansfield of the American Federation of Labor writes that Vahey is the strongest Democratic candidate and that nominating anyone else would be disastrous. Mansfield says democracy can win this year with Vahey as the nominee and no other candidate.
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James H. Vahey
Frederick W. Mansfield
American Federation of Labor
Mansfield
Vahey
Democracy
Mansfield letter endorses James H Vahey for Democratic Governor
Frederick W Mansfield writes that recent political developments make Vahey the strongest and most suitable Democratic candidate for Governor. He praises Vaheys record in labor and public service, credits him with unifying the party after Springfield, and argues no other candidate can win as well as Vahey.
Convention Fight Over Vahey Nomination Predicted
Meyer Fitzgerald predicts a bitter convention fight over James H. Vahey seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor. He says Boston Democrats will not be pledged to Vahey and that up-state Democrats may back Mayor Coughlin of Fall River or another candidate. Foss appears strongest now, with Vahey possibly headlining if conditions shift.
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James H. Vahey
Boston Democracy
Vahey
Boston
Coughlin
Fall River
Democratic Party
Foss
Fitzgerald
Mr. Vahey
Catholic Clergy Discuss Socialism at Sunday Conferences
Catholic clergy rail against socialism and anti Christian ideas in a series of Sunday talks. They warn workers against agitators promising impossible gains and defend church led social reform as the path to peace and prosperity. The speeches reference Leo XIII encyclicals, guilds, and the distribution of profits in industry. The preacher denounces luxury and advocates moral responsibility among workers.
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Catholic Church
David Goldstein
Ises
Labor and Democracy Clash in 20th Century Church Talk
A Boston address by William A. McSweeney before St Joseph's hall discusses the church's stance on social and economic issues. He warns against demagogues and explains why labor's share of value is not simply one fifth, detailing participation by workers and suppliers across shoe production.
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St. Joseph’s Athletic Association
Mgr. Millerick
William A. McSweeney
Boston
Our Church
United States
Greed for Gain at St. Augustine's Mass Meeting
In St Augustine's Hall South Boston a crowd of about 1000 heard Monsignor Denis O Callaghan preside as Rev Francis J W Maley and Jeremiah E Burke spoke on social and economic ills. Burke urged education unions and fair representation while Maley stressed church action and the need for just wages and full employment.
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E_ street
Boston
Denis O'Callaghan
St. Augustine’s Church
Francis J. W. Maley
Jeremiah E. Burke
Boston Public Schools
Burke
Germany
Lincoln
Father Maley
Church
Trade Schools Urged To Solve Social Discontent
Thomas A. Mullen and Rev. Toomey spoke at St Columba Church Brighton urging trade and technical education for both men and women to reduce discontent and improve opportunities. Mullen argued wages rise but living costs strain families and called for schools teaching art and science to prepare for diverse trades. Toomey praised farming life as a solid industry and addressed labor issues.
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Thomas A. Mullen
Mortimer Toumey
St. Hulalia’s Church
South
Boston
Sti. Columbkille Church
Brighton
Ing
Mr. Mullen
Dr. Toomey
Father Toomey
Herbert Johnson Scores Rich Woman at Warren Avenue Church
The Rev. Herbert Johnson startled his Warren Avenue Baptist Church congregation last evening by what appeared to be a surprising admission about a wealthy parishioner. Police lingering questions remained as attendees reacted with mixed disbelief and curiosity.
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Herbert $. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Will Oppose Contract Jobs Labor Day Parade Planned
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Depart ment Teamsters and Helpers Union 149 votes to parade on Labor Day. Harry J. Jennings urges affiliated locals with 10 000 members to join. A committee will attend hearings on garbage and ashes disposal and condemn the city contract system. Suburban associations also oppose it. Picnic set for Tuesday July 26 with a committee to arrange and a $55 sick benefits donation.
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Harry J. Jennings
Teamdrivers’ Joint District Council
Jennings
City of Boston
District Improvement Association
Eagan Held for Death of Hunt
Quincy April 10 Robert J. Eagan released in 1000 bail for appearance in Quincy court tomorrow after being charged with causing the death of Rosco Hunt.
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Eagan
Hunt
Quincy
Robert J. Eagan
Rosco Hunt
Quincy Court
Taft Attends Walsh Funeral In Washington
President Craft paid homage at the funeral for Thomas F. Walsh the Colorado mining magnate who died Friday night. The ceremony at the house featured Rose Croix burial rites and committal exercises at the grave with Admiral Schley ex Senator Teller and other order members in attendance. Honorary pallbearers included Admiral Dewey Speaker Cannon Justice McKenna and several Colorado and Chicago figures.
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Craft
Thomas F. Walsh
Captain Butts
Order
Admiral Schley
Teller
Colorado
Poultry Pioneer George M D Legg Dies in Somerville
George M D Legg a leading figure in poultry trade dies at his Somerville home after a long illness. Born in Knoxville on September 8 1844 he moved through a farm childhood and served four years in the Confederate army where he was captured twice.
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George M. D. Legg
Highland Avenue
Somerville
Knoxville
Tenn
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