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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1907
Page
10
William T. Stead, London editor and peace advocate, spoke at Park Street Church urging practical support for universal peace. He outlined Hague court work and future aims, urging Christians to eschew violence and consider their duty in promoting peace.
At a large church meeting under the United Society of Christian Endeavor Rev Dr Henson presided as Secretary Trueblood and Edwin D Mead outlined peace history. Mr Stead urged a multinational pilgrimage to dialogue with rulers and push universal arbitration and disarmament ending with a Hague conference.
In April 21 report from Revere, Miss Alice Carroll aged 17 or 19 at license quietly wed John Johnson of Lynn on January 8 at Rev George R Grose home in Lynn. She now seeks annulment, claiming underage marriage and family opposition.
Isla Miss Alice Carroll, an 18 year old from Revere, has wed John Johnson of Lynn on January 8. The marriage was recently discovered by their friends.
A large crowd packed the theatre as William Jennings Bryan spoke in Berkshire County. He endorsed the public opinion bill and criticized lawmakers while praising direct citizen control. The event drew mostly Republicans and lacked women attendees, with ministers and business leaders among the audience.
The Rev. Laurens MacLure of Oakmont Pennsylvania has accepted the call to become rector of Grace Episcopal Church Newton succeeding Rev. Dr. George W. Shinn who resigned a year ago.
In a crowded meeting the Boston Team Drivers Union 26 unanimously voted to assess its 4700 members one dollar a week to finance an emergency defense fund. International President Cornelius Shea and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Hughes urged confidence in winning the wage increase and half hour workday reduction. They noted Chicago piano movers won a wage rise after a three day strike, while Boston faced funding hurdles and appeals to merchants.
Obituary notes Fred P. O Connell centering on his prominent role in college athletics as an umpire and referee for Brown Holy Cross Bowdoin Tufts Harvard and others. The piece extols his integrity popularity and dedication while mourning his untimely death and recalling Masses in Dorchester.
Messages from baseball editor T. H. Murnane and Captain Fred Tenney honor Frederick P. O'Connell. They praise his early writing, ambition, and devoted work for the Post, noting his individuality, faithfulness to his paper, and the deep loss felt by players and readers alike.
The Boston Americans learned with shock of Fred P. OConnell death in West Baden Ind He was baseball editor for the Boston Post and a close friend to stars Jimmy Collins Cy Young and Lou Criger Manager Huff and players paid tribute noting his character and fairness and that his loss will be felt on the spring training trip.
Members of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward 20 were notified by Secretary John Anderson that a special meeting will be held at the Bowdoin Street headquarters tonight to act on the death of Frederic P. O Connell, a leader of the organization and baseball editor.
Pierre Thierry of Luynes sues Empress Eugenie claiming Napoleon III borrowed 3 million francs in 1855 from Thierry's great-uncle and renewed the note to 1885. He seeks damages totaling 4.8 million francs, alleging nonpayment after the 1885 due date.
A Saturday debate at Lincoln House featured the Roxbury Debating League Ellis Memorial and Hale House arguing the telephone should be in competing firms hands. Lincoln and Hale houses won the negative with Henry B. Sawyer as judge. Finals set for next Saturday with a silver cup as prize.
A striking 23 year old Mrs Reynolds vows to free bowler Bowler from jail with attorney Mr Schoen aiding. She reveals a wealthy background, prior marriage to Reynolds, and plans for meetings with Mrs Bowler at Bellevue. She cautions the press against reporting details.
Brockton Matrons' Club searched for a suitable Roosevelt picture for a Presidents' party but failed to find any in public or private collections. The city solicitor went to Boston to buy one but found none at Republican headquarters and returned empty handed. In desperation the Brockton women used a Roosevelt image from a nerve tonic advertisement.
An 18 year old Cambridge resident, John Kelly, is charged with larceny for stealing 31 brass journals worth 62 dollars from the Boston and Albany yard. Police traced the theft to Kelly after investigations into yard jackings and car tampering. Neighbors recall him as bright and well known around the rail yards.
New York reports Nikola Tesla proposes a tidal wave defense using submerged charges and automaton ignition to create a 100 foot cresting wave that could swamp a squadron of warships. The scheme aims to protect a beleaguered city by unleashing a powerful sea surge.
After a week of deliberation the Goldfield strike is settled. Miners will return to work tomorrow, ending a period of standstill as owners and workers reach a satisfactory arbitration. The town braces for a quick revival.
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