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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1909

Page

5

Veterans depart Boston for Salt Lake City encampment

A delegation of G. A. R. veterans and W. R. C. members left North station at 10 yesterday bound for Salt Lake City. The train carried many officers from Post 78 60 72 92 11 7 128 50 47 36 23 56 12 4 65 22 8 86 11 53 plus a large list of W. R. C. and D. of V. delegates and a special car led by W. F. Weatherbee. More than 200 veterans are expected in the Salt Lake City parade next week.

G. A. R. Veterans North Salt Lake City Greenfield Boston John L. Parker G. C. Fisk Israel H. Wolf John E. Gilman Eli W. Hall W. A. Wetherbee J. E. Bates George W Arthur A. Carlton George Bliss G. M. Greene C. L. Sharkey B. A. Hathaway A. F. Rich H. M. Hawkins George A. Allen E. J. Burtt Elizabeth Sawyer D. P Mary Elliott Fannie Jones Agnes McCoy D. of V Mabel Godding D of V Mabel McCoy McCoy Lydia Fleet Arthur F. Pool F. F. Sawyer Edward F. Wyer Kittie Flood W H. Brown John Flood Jennie Hubbard Fannie Palmer Catherine Hubbard J. Adams Bartlett J. R. Merritt Annie Baldwin Helen Littlefield Littlefield Vern Howe C. Millie Leighton George Blaisdell B. W. Spooner Wesley A. Hawkes and Son K. B. Stewart Mildred Bryan S. F. Snell G. A. Snell Otis Chamberlain C. H. Fuller Mary S. Langdon Ipswich Mattie A. Jewett Salem Freda Henser Brighton Ella Hobbs North Brookfield Carrie Russell South Hanover Clara L. Lake Newport R. I A. B. Collier W. B. Pimpton Southbridge B. F. Bickum Haverhill Lunetta Walmer Waltham Charles H. Fuller South Framingham George W Pratt Stoughton Wilfred A. Wetherbee Mary A. Gilman Marie W. Going

Lincoln penny initials cause minting delay in New York

In New York on August 5 Victor D P Brenner designer of the Lincoln penny faces Treasury Secretary MacVeagh plan to remove his initials from the dies. Brenner demands explanation and preservation of V D B initials. Merchants tout Lincoln pennies while confusion over the head image circulates in Italian districts and a rival corrects a mislabelled Roosevelt sale.

New York Victor Dpd. Brenner Lincoln MacVeagh Treasury Brenner Roosevelt Hughes

Topless potato grows in Salem attracting visitors

In Salem Ohio John Grove, a coal miner and amateur farmer, reports a topless potato that has drawn interest from locals and visitors. An expert was amazed by its size and lack of a top, attributing it to planting method with no foreign substances applied to the cuts.

Salem John

Spanish War Vets Sail Moonlight Excursion Tonight

The Department of Massachusetts United Spanish War Veterans plans a moonlight trip to aid the employment bureau. The steamer Governor Andrews is chartered and will depart Otis wharf 408 Atlantic avenue at 8 o'clock sharp.

Department of Massachusetts United Spanish War Veterans Department Governor Andrews Otis Wharf Atlantic Avenue

Tremeau Named Commander in Chief of French Army

Paris reports General Charles Louis Tremeau has been appointed commander in chief of the French army succeeding General de Lacroix.

Paris Charles Louis Tremeau de Lacroix

Baby's Summer Comfort With Pineol Bath Idea

A simple method to ease baby discomfort in hot weather is adding pineol to baths. The pineol bath cools and soothes the skin, aiding sleep in heat. Pineol cologne also serves as a refreshing antiseptic perfume. a trial bottle costs fifteen cents at Riker-Jaynes stores, full half-pint for seventy five cents.

Riker-Jaynes

Parsons Eyes Bates as Lodge Replacement for 1910 Senate

Ex Senator Herbert C. Parsons of Greenfield predicts John L. Bates could defeat United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge when the 1910 Legislature elects a senator. Parsons told the Boston Post Bates is strongest among possible foes though Bates says he does not seek the seat. Lodge supporters note Bates aims to practice law while Crane backs Bates and Lodge and Crane are in harmony.

Herbert C. Parsons Greenfield Henry Cabot Lodge United States John L. Bates Senator Lodge Senator Parsons Boston Lodge Parsons Bates Senate Jimmy Reynolds Republican State Committee Crane

Kinckle Refutes Suit Over Rent With Wife Kiss Claim

Frank Kinckle, Plant Shoe Co. foreman in Roxbury, answers a $35 rent suit by Patrolman Michael Sullivan of Station 14. Kinckle says he occupied the Jamaica Plain house at 3 Mark Street for nearly two years and moved out June 29, after learning Sullivan had hugged and kissed Kinckle’s wife against her will on June 16, causing her to fear returning home.

Frank Knnckle Roxbury Michael Sullivan Station 14 Sullivan Mark Street Jamaica Plain Kinckle

Wise farmers hope to bunco their hens

In Ringgold, Pennsylvania farmers plan a daylight trick to fool hens. They will keep birds in darkness for hours then expose them to bright light to try and induce laying multiple eggs per day. Proponents think extra nutrients plus stimulation could boost egg output.

Ringtown Penn

Fire remnants smothered as Cape Cod showers end blaze

A heavy shower at Cape Cod extinguished the smouldering remnants of a recent timber lands fire at Falmouth Centre, ending days of extensive damage and cleanup.

Falmouth Centre Cape Cod

Dies in Arms of His Bride in Antwerp Steamer Entry

Joseph H. Leute, American vice and deputy consul general at Zurich, died of tuberculosis in the arms of his young bride aboard the steamer Marquette as it entered Antwerp. The 25 year old Pennsylvania native was married in Philadelphia on July 25 before sailing. He was regarded as a consular officer of great promise.

Antwerp Joseph H. Leute Zurich Switzerland Marquette Leute Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Mayor Abram C. Eby Charged With Extortion

Abram C. Eby alias Adam Smith said to be mayor of Burkeville Virginia was arrested in Philadelphia on August 6 for sending threatening letters to President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad to extort money. He was held on $10,000 bail after a hearing before United States Commissioner Craig.

Philadelphia McCrea Pennsylvania Railroad Company Abram C. Eby Adam Smith Burkeville United States Craig

Restoration of Order in Barcelona Reported

Through the Diplomatic Corps at Madrid the Spanish government officially states order has been restored in Barcelona and conditions improved elsewhere. Shops are open street cars running and telegraphic communication is restored.

Washington Madrid Barcelona

Garden Party Prize Winners Announced

Free Home for Consumptives Dorchester held a garden party with prizes for each letter of garden party. Winners include T F Bradley Dorchester Miss L M Daney Boston Mrs Arthur Lewis East Boston Miss Dora Gallahan Lawrence Miss Abbie Kelleher Lawrence Miss B Cook Lawrence Edward Costello North Andover Mrs H M Butler Dorchester Miss Mamie Stanton Dorchester Mr H G Murray Cambridge Mrs J D Morrissett Lawrence

Free Home For Consumptives Dorchester T. F. Bradley L. M. Daney Boston Arthur Lewis East Boston Dora Gallahan Lawrence Abbie Kelleher B. Cook Edward Costello North Andover H. M. Butler Mamie Stanton H. G. Murray Cambridge J. D. Morrissett

Plumber Fined for Auto Ride to Work in Union Case

Otto Klessig a journeyman plumber in Great Falls Montana was fined 25 dollars after using his new automobile to travel to and from work and allegedly violating union rules. He allegedly tried to whip the secretary of the local branch and was arrested by the union.

Great Falls Mont Otto Klessig Klessig

Veteran mail clerk is killed by fall

De Westboro August 5 Death came to George F Adams a former railway mail clerk at his Woodville home after a fall down stairs He was 70 and had 35 years service His wife died three months earlier His last run was between Boston and Albany He leaves no children

Westboro George F. Adams Woodville

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