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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1909

Page

3

Corner Stone Laid for St. Margaret's Parochial School Dorchester

Ten thousand people gathered on Columbia Road Dorchester for the cornerstone laying of St. Margaret's new parochial school. Bishop Joseph A. Anderson warned against irreligion and warned of secular influence on faith. The 146 by 86 foot brick and white granite building will house 12 large classrooms for 800 pupils and opens next year.

Joseph A. Anderson Boston St. Margaret's New Parochial School Columbia Road Dorchester Anderson St. Margaret’s New School William A. Ryan St. Margaret’s Church Holy Name Society Patrick J. Cummings James F. Driscoll Joseph Connolly Lexington John Nyland Amesbury Michael J. Doody Cambridge Bishop Anderson Knights of Columbus Peter Hanley Columbus Club Father Cuddihy George Roach

Funeral of Fire Victim Miss Mary Flynn

Malden Aug 15 funeral services for Miss Mary Flynn who died in the Maple Street fire were held at Doonan's chapel Highland avenue at 2 30 p m. Rev Dr Supple of Immaculate Conception Church conducted the rites and prayers at Holy Cross Cemetery were offered by Rev Timothy J Holland of St Josephs Church.

Malden Mary Flynn Doonan Highland Avenue Supple Immaculate Conception Church Holy Cross Timothy J. Holland St. Joseph’s Church Miss Flynn E. P. Robinson Maple Street

Village saved by wind shift near Chatham

A timely wind shift from northeast to east saved the village of South Chatham from a forest fire. Mrs Elizabeth Rider years old was at one time surrounded by fire near her house as flames approached the area.

Chatham South Chatham Elizabeth Rider

Fresh Cool Sick-rooms Pineal Cologne Ad

An article extols pineal cologne as a refreshing, disinfectant scent for sick rooms and summer use. It notes its inexpensive price and sale at Riker-Jaynes stores in trial 15c and large 75c sizes.

Riker-Jaynes

Yacht club rescues youth after Dorchester Bay plunge

Winifred Larrabee, 22, fell from a motor boat near the Dorchester Yacht Club in Dorchester Bay yesterday. Harry B. McIntire of the Dorchester Yacht Club saved him by reaching over with an oar, dragging him aboard unconscious, and City Hospital staff revived him. Larrabee, an employee of the Boston Elevated Railroad, recovered.

Winifred Larrabee Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Bay Harry B. McIntire Dorchester Yacht Club Larrabee Ruth II Dorchester Yacht Clubhouse McIntire Dix Street Yacht Club Parsons Boston Elevated Railroad

Sinking of Cunard Steamer Lucania to quell dock fire

The Cunard line steamer Lucania was sunk at Huskisson dock to contain a fire that raged overnight. The blaze began in the saloon kitchen at 7 PM Saturday, gutting the interior from the funnels forward as the vessel’s fire brigade fought the flames with two motor engines. Despite early efforts, the blaze advanced to the steerage and forehold, destroying woodwork.

Liverpool Cunard Line Lucania Huskisson

Fire Disaster On Vessel Lucania At Dock

The Lucania suffered a major blaze at the dock with flames reaching high and thousands watching from the riverbank. Firemen were rescued after falling into the water as tugsrighted the liner and held her on the mud until the fire was controlled.

Gapeway

Drowning of John Matthewson Near Cranston Wharf

John Matthewson aged 19 drowned today in Cranston when he slipped from a boat he was mooring to a wharf. The incident occurred this afternoon and authorities are reporting it as a swimming and boating accident with investigation pending.

Cranston John Matthewson

Woman Beats Up Walcott in Boston Street Duel

Alice Winn colored, 22, fought Joe Walcott at Fayette and Pleasant streets, biting his index finger to the bone. A patrolman subdued her after Walcott quit the struggle. She is jailed for assault and battery at Station 3. Walcott had bailed her earlier and pursued her after a rumored departure.

Alice Winn Joe Walcott Fayette Pleasant Streets Walcott Station 3 Winn Ccity Porter Street Miss Winn Pleasant Fayette Streets Donovan Portland Boston

Priest Leo Logan Celebrates First Mass in South Boston

The Rev. Leo Logan son of General Lawrence J. Logan was ordained in Austria in June and offered his first solemn mass yesterday at the Church of the Gate of Heaven in South Boston.

Leo Logan Lawrence J. Logan Austria Church of the Gate of Heaven South Boston

Police raid nets 36 arrests at Hotel Sherwood

Joy Street officers under Sergeant Parker raided the Hotel Sherwood early yesterday morning arresting 18 couples. The raid caused a stir near Bowdoin Square and required six patrol wagon trips to move all detainees to the station. The district cleanup had been planned for months. The house had been raided before with nearly 100 people taken to court.

Joy Street Parker Sherwood Bowdoin Square

City Point Lifesavers Carnival Highlights Water Sports

The fifth annual water sport carnival by United States Volunteer Lifesavers City Point station will be at Marine Park beach August 29 and 30. Captain Charles J. Hickey leads a large crew staging events for men women and children with races, diving, and a novelty water pie race. Prize cups honor top finishers while demonstrations show rescue and first aid drills.

United States City Point Marine Park Beach Charles J. Hickey Hickey South Boston New England Edward Chalmers Carl A. Fosburg George FE. Cuddihy BE. J. DeFreitas Charles Hatch John m McDowell John Doherty John Barstow John Shanks John Hagenbuch Charles G. Gardner Reginald Wise James Small Patrick O'Leary George Miller Robert Achorn John Hickey Frank Lynde Hen

Minimum rate battle defines fraternal insurance outlook

The 23d annual report of the National Fraternal Congress led by Charles E. Piper discusses a united stand against old line companies amid $2.58 billion outstanding industrial insurance and $8 billion in force with a push for minimum rate legislation. It cites risks from industrial plans and debates whether minimum rates or valuation and publicity best secure adequate contributions and member benefits.

Hine National Fraternal Congress Charles E. Piper Chicago United States Congress Piper

Local Names List: Nolan Hatch Trotman Sul livan Fields

The article mentions individuals including Ry Nolan Frank Hatch and auxiliary members Joseph Trotman Cornelius Sullivan and Maitland Fields. The context implies a team or committee roster with these named persons.

Ry Nolan Frank Hatch Joseph Trotman Cornelius Sullivan Maitland Fields

Saved in Sea by Cork Legs

Galveston Texas August 15 William Davies a legless man endured a dramatic survival after abandoning his cork legs during a hurricane wreck. He was swept 15 miles out to sea on storm debris, drifted for 30 hours, and finally rescued after spotting his cork legs and using them to reach a rescuing boat in Galveston Bay.

Galveston Tex William Davies Tarpon Davies Gulf Galveston Bay

Police Magistrate Fines Himself For Speeding

In Vancouver RB C Adolphus Williams police magistrate judged his own case and fined himself plus costs for speeding his automobile. He had just disposed of two speeding cases when his own name was called.

Vancouver RB. C Adolphus Williams

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New St. Margaret’s Parochial School Ryan Farade SARADE_OF HES Name Society Cunard FR. Logan Providence, R. I Westminster Street Grace Church Mitchell Mitchell Este Washington St Evelyn Beatrice May Hickey Life Saving Corps Pres. Piper School ST Harvard Square
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