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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
14
Aug. 11 President Taft declared a policy to minimize recess appointments. He said federal judges would be appointed only where urgent need is shown and only with Senate confirmation. The statement followed the Chicago District Court vacancy after Judge Bethea’s death.
President Taft kept a full schedule today. He quizzed Ambassador O’Brien on far eastern affairs and discussed Japan China tensions, while enjoying a golf match with Mrs. Taft and John Hays Hammond, losing to William Boardman and General Adelbert Ames. O’Brien sails Saturday en route to Europe.
In Stoneham the corner-stone of the new Methodist Church, rebuilt after the March 24 fire, was laid at 6 pm in a ceremony led by Rev. Frank Collier. The event featured multiple pastors, prayers, readings, and addresses, with dedication planned for October 10. The Rev. J. W. Barnes and Harmon Visser spoke, and long-time members R. L. Bower and Eliza A. Spencer assisted.
Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, President Taft's brother, has bought the estate. It was announced the family would remain in Beverly until Oct. 1 after the President leaves on Sept. 15 for a Western and Southern trip.
John J. Reardon alias J J Sullivan 35 a Deer Island prisoner fled Sunday morning with police in Greater Boston seeking him Authorities believe he swam Shirley Gut and crossed to Winthrop wearing the standard uniform He was serving a two year sentence for larceny committed June 6 and had six prior terms at Deer Island
Monticello in Sullivan county loses 36 buildings totaling about 1 million dollars as flames wipe out three hotels and most Main street businesses. Firemen from nearby towns fought the blaze all night and dynamite was used to demolish remaining structures to prevent further spread. The residence district was saved by daylight while vacation guests from New York City aided in the effort.
Delegates of the American Federation of Catholic Societies left Pittsburg after their convention. The final act named Chief Red Willow of the Sioux at Pine Ridge, S.D., as color bearer of the federation.
Funeral for Colonel Albert A. Pope will be held at noon tomorrow at the New Old South Church on Boylston Street. Military and civic leaders from the Loyal Legion, Sons of the Revolution, Cincinnati Society, Army of the Potomac, and National Lancers will attend along with prominent Boston financial and cultural figures. Taps will be played at Forest Hills Cemetery where interment occurs.
Postmaster Hitchcock departed for New York on official business and will meet President Taft in Beverly on Friday, as reported from Washington.
E. H. Harriman arrived in Munich and appeared in good health. He spent the day on an automobile excursion through Bavaria.
Aug. 11 report that 153d Company Coast Artillery troops from Fort Andrews caused a disturbance on the 10:36 Pemberton bound train from Nantasket to Pemberton. Conductor Scott arrested Walter B. Fowler, who was turned over to Officer William B. Mitchell as artillerymen jeered.
Mitchell tried to cuff a prisoner but was struck with a bottle and knocked senseless. Chief Reynolds and officers rushed to Fort Revere, arresting Thomas Goebal Thomas Ryan John Lavender and two others for assault and battery to be brought before Judge Kelly.
Ex mayor Edwin Wu Curtis may be selected as chairman of the Republican State convention by the committee on Friday. The announcement from state headquarters drew comment due to his federal post as Assistant United States Treasurer and the plan favored by the local Republican machine.
James S. O Connell 41 of 17 Wilson Street Natick has been missing since June 11. His wife and friends fear foul play. He was an Edwards factory engineer and served in Company E Sixth Regiment during the Spanish war.
Mrs Estella C Brown wife of George H Brown of 6 Concord street narrowly escaped a fatal stab wound when a steel hat pin struck the corset steel at her heart during a dispute over an infant girl. Agnes LeBlace an 18 year old Greek girl allegedly delivered the blow with great force but the corset steel prevented serious injury.
An argument over the care of an infant niece led to a violent attack as the LeBlace girl stabbed Mrs. Brown with a hatpin while she demanded custody and disputed a claimed $5 boarding fee. The hatpin struck the corset steel, ending the confrontation.
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