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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1909

Page

5

Bay State Episcopalians Convene Here Tomorrow

The 123rd annual Episcopal convention of the diocese of Massachusetts opens tomorrow at Trinity Church and chapel with Rev. William Harman Van Allen delivering the opening address. Bishop William Lawrence will give his 14th annual address in the afternoon as delegates sit for reports, committees, and discussions on rectory taxation and potential cathedral plans. The first session starts at 9:30 a.m. and continues through the day.

Diocese of Massachusetts Trinity Church and Chapel William Harman van Allen Church of the Advent Trinity Chapel William Lawrence Parfish House

Gold Lure for 4000 Mile Trip

A. W. Tucker and H. J. Cowan of Boston and P. Bartlett of Maine departed yesterday on a 4000 mile exploring and prospecting journey through Canada and Alaska. Each participant pays own way, hoping fur sales and potential gold finds will cover costs. Tucker leads the party, Cowan handles art and photography, Bartlett serves as woodsman and helper.

A. W. Tucker H. J. Cowan Boston P. Bartlett Maine Canada Alaska Tucker Cowan Bartlett

Mrs Louise Colon Arrested in Scranton Bail Jump Case

In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 27 Louise Colon wife of New York contractor George Colon was arrested after her husband trailed her to the city. She had jumped bail in a New York statutory case involving actor Harry La Marr. Colon obtained an arrest warrant to bring her to trial and took their five year old child.

Scranton Penn Louise Colon George Colon New York Harry la Marr Colon la Marr Newcomb

Eleven Die in Italian Submarine Foca Explosion

Naples reports eleven men killed and eleven injured when the Italian submarine Foca exploded yesterday. The American gunboat Scorpion, nine feet away, sustained no damage as launches aided refloating the Foca. Lt. Cmdr. George W. Logan of the Scorpion offered condolences to the Italian marine department.

Naples Foca Scorpion George W. Logan Department of Marine

Bulb Shaped Egg Draws Attention From Arlington Heights

A bulb shaped egg was brought to the Post by A. M. Griffin of Arlington Heights who received it along with others from C. W. Wood of West Brookfield. One end of the egg features a bulb like projection.

Post A. M. Griffin Arlington Heights C. W. Wood West Brookfield

Catholic Sailors Club to stage vaudeville at Lyceum Hall

The Catholic Sailors' Club of East Boston plans a vaudeville show and dance at Lyceum Hall tomorrow night. Performances include female impersonations by Walter Grady, a Teddy-bear dance by Miss Julia Fitzsibbons, pantomime by Miss Alice Burke, and a sketch by ex-Representative John J. Douglass. Direction is by club officers led by President Mrs. Sara A. Hodnett.

Catholic Sailors' Club East Boston Lyceum Hall Walter Grady Julia Fitzsibbons Alice Burke John J. Douglass Sara A. Hodnett

Shift of Court Clerks Likely

A reorganization of the United States Circuit Court clerk’s office follows the resignation of deputy clerk Mrs. Lillian C. Tucker and sister Miss Edith G. Rollins. Clerk Alexander H. Trowbridge, long in conflict with Tucker, is said to be removed. General Charles K. Darling may take charge temporarily while judges decide. A movement to reinstate Mrs. Tucker is under discussion among leading Boston lawyers and the Boston Bar Association.

United States Circuit Court Lillian C. Tucker Edith G. Rollins Alexander H. Trowbridge Tucker Charles K. Darling United States Circuit Court of Appeals Boston Bar Association Trowbridge Rogers JL. C. Tucker

Funeral for Publisher Collier Draws 3000 to St Patrick’s

Funeral services for Peter F. Collier who died suddenly last week were held at St Patrick’s Cathedral New York today. About 3000 people attended including 800 Collier firm employees serving as a guard of honor as the body entered the cathedral.

New York Peter F. Collier St. Patrick's Cathedral Collier Firm

Weds While Wealthy Parents Think Her Attending School

Frieda Converse twenty, daughter of M M Converse a Medford rubber shoe maker, married Frank Rufus Goodell a salesman in Pawtucket while expected to be in Boston school. They obtained a license and wed by Rev Frank Appleton Trinity Church. She lives at 37 Forest street awaiting husband. Mrs Goodell graduated Medford High School in 1906.

Medford Frieda Converse M. M. Converse Pawtucket Frank Rufus Goodell Boston Forest Street Business College Goodell Frank Appleton Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church

May Posipone Boyles Trial delayed in Mercer County

Mercer Pennsylvania April 27 following court adjournment there is a chance the trial of James F T Boyle the Whitla abductor will not be reached by Friday Mercer county authorities doubt detectives will secure material evidence against Mrs Boyle who denied incriminating stories and challenged the detectives readiness for trial

Mercer Penn James FT. Boyle Whitla Mercer County Boyle

Henry E Strout recalls long railroad career and Civil War service

The Stoughton man, now in his nineties, recounts starting as a brakeman in 1860 on the Boston and Providence line, serving in the Fourth Massachusetts, and facing battles under General Banks. He reflects on early smoking cars and his enduring union affiliations with the G A R and railway conductors.

New York Post 72 Stoughton New England Division 157 Order of Railway Conductors Strout General Banks Red Hiver Camp Bisland Turekey Bend Port Hudson Ambulance Corps New Bedford Boston Providence

Deaf and Dumb Girl His Bride

In Spencer on April 27 Felix Snay, 19, married Rhoda Mousette, 18, a deaf mute, after she ran away from Marlboro. The couple wed in Spencer with Rev. A A Lamay. Mousette family had lived in Spencer then Marlboro. Mother warned of possible misunderstandings and planned to seek parental forgiveness in Marlboro with the couple.

Spencer Rhoda Mousette Felix Snay Marlboro A. A. Lamay Mousette

Sothern and Marlowe Come to Boston Theater

The Majestic announces F E Sothern and Julia Marlowe will perform in Hamlet at the Boston venue with two appearances on May 22 and May 29. The engagement features a varied repertoire including Lord Dundreary If I Were King Richelieu and a gala New York opening to follow.

Majestic Theatre F E. H. Sothern Julia Marlowe Hamlet Mr. Sothern Miss Marlowe Academy of Music New York Boston The Majestic King Richelieu Lord Dundreary

Peeping Tom Reappears Near Police Station Area

After six months the so called peeping Tom returns to Waltham, focusing on lower Pond street near the police station. He has been seen at night in the area during the past week.

Waltham Lower Pond Street

St Regis Hotel Sets Standard for Homelike Luxury in New York

The St Regis on Fifth Avenue at Fifty Fifth Street offers hotel living with home comforts. Guests may entertaining friends, enjoy famed cuisine, and access private baths. Room rates start at $3 to $4 daily for a single room, $5 for private bath, and $12 daily for a parlor suite.

St. Regis Fifth Avenue Fifty Fifth Street New York City America Metropolis The Europe St Regis

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Bay State Episcopalians AT Rem WLLL Lapp New Yorker Catholic Sailors Mrs. Tucker New Tech. High Cleveland Wellville Bae Creek F. R. Goodell Posipone Boyle Henry E. Strout New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Sothern Marlowe Ashington and Winter Streets W. B Walt IlVult Mason George Matthew Adams
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