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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1910
Page
12
At Blynham bridge in Gloucester on August 7 mourners gathered as ministers led services for fishermen from the port who died at sea last year. Sunday school children laid floral tributes on the waters while families bowed their heads in remembrance.
The Rev. Joseph Cooper of the local Episcopal Church condemned Gloucester for tolerating hellish conditions in places that ruin young fishermen. He accused residents of greed, saying they say they must have them or fishermen will leave.
More than 2000 attend a Gloucester tribute at the Gloucester Fishermen's Institute for 43 sailors who died in 1909. Colonel Charles F. Wonson praises fishermen while Rev. Joseph Cooper notes Gloucester’s debt and the origins of many mariners. Flowers cover the common grave as 200 children and elders bid farewell. a roll call lists the fallen and highlights their youth.
Hampton New Hampshire August political gathering at Cutler's Hotel ends with Portsmouth police chief severely injured after slipping on hotel steps. He is sent home with a scalp wound and bruised arms. event supported Congressman Cyrus A. Sulloway and Senator Thomas Entwistle.
Amoy China August 7 The American consul Julian H Arnold who had a May granted leave to tour central China with Professor Edward Ross of the University of Wisconsin has returned to his post.
In San Sebastian on August 7 the government suppressed planned Catholic demonstrations with troops and arrests, permitting a large bull fight to proceed. Police intervention prevented violence as many manifestants gathered. the Queen Mother and royal children were in Miramar Palace.
Madrid August 7 Premier Canalejas vows to expose the conspiracy against the government in Parliament. The government is credited with averting a San Sebastian demonstration. Liberal and Republican papers press for stronger action while Vatican concerns grow over the San Sebastian situation.
At the Vatican on August 7 optimism grows for an understanding with the Spanish government. The papacy indicates it restrained followers to avoid disorders and possible civil war. Cardinal Merry del Val directs Spanish bishops to keep peace as Vatican notes most agitators are Carlists. Portugal relations are said normal, with a new ambassador delayed by Lisbon's cabinet changes.
King Alfonso expressed reassurance from San Sebastian reports and awaits a papal autograph letter on the clerical conflict. He plans unchanged to travel with Queen Victoria to Eaton Hall on Wednesday to stay until Friday as guest of the Duke of Westminster.
From Eastport to Portland Maine faces a fierce fight as Democrats aim to flip the governorship and challenge four Republican congressmen. Mayor Plaisted predicts victory, cites Republican disunity andFernald veto of Hastings bill as pivotal, while polls hint at a broad Democratic appeal statewide.
Alexander Potter of 34 Myrtle street Boston walked from a Lawrence hospital with an inch of his spinal column removed in an auto crash at North Reading on July 10. Walter Boardman of North Cambridge died days later. Potter was warned to guard his head and neck but otherwise faces no expected problems from the missing vertebra.
John H. McMacklin was burned on the face and hands when a kerosene lamp exploded in the cellar of his Roslindale home on Clarendon avenue last night. He received treatment for his injuries.
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