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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
14
Weather favored Newport crowds as over 3600 sailors from the North Atlantic fleet were fed swiftly at Rhode Island's biggest clambake. Ex-Mayor Clarke led a coordinated effort with city crews to ensure smooth service and widespread civic tribute to the visiting tars.
Newport citizens staged a lavish clambake for the North Atlantic fleet with Mrs. Herman Odrichs supplying cigarettes. Tens of thousands watched sailors parade from City Hall to the grounds as 12,000 sailors prepared to be fed daily, with Rear Admiral Schroeder visiting the grounds in the afternoon.
The report notes there was no danger of a shortage as sailors circulated in town. one arrest was made today despite about 600 sailors being free to come and go.
Carrie Devlin a 27 year old stenographer formerly with a mercantile house in the market district died by taking illuminating gas in her apartment hotel suite at 6 Mast Newton street late yesterday afternoon. Police seek her friend Mrs Catherine Brennan now at East Wakefield New Hampshire. The death appears planned and was discovered by lodger Thompson Prescott after gas fumes were noticed in the corridor.
Professor David Lee Maulsby who since 1891 held the chair of English literature and oratory at Trius College is critically ill with slight chance of recovery. He suffers from diabetes and has been ill for some time. He earned Tufts Master of Masters in 752 and graduated in 1887 and is an active member of the Delta chapter of Massachusetts Phi Beta appa.
Horsford presents a refreshing tonic touted as superior to lemon ade. The product blends acid phosphate for flavor and purported strengthening effects, marketed as a healthful beverage option.
Malden, Aug 17 George Wilson aged 54 a carpenter who boarded with Mrs R D Blanchard of 47 Middlesex street died tonight as the result of a blow he said a fellow workman in Brockton inflicted. Dr C D Pryor was called and the medical examiner Thomas M Durrell of Somerville will perform an autopsy.
In Cissna Park Illinois on August 17 Speaker Joseph G. Cannon told the Old Settlers of Iroquois county he was probably addressing them for the last time. The speech focused on pioneer days with a mild political tint and praised Lincoln Grant and Garfield for their protective policy's role in progress.
A speaker at the Old Settlers meeting in Iroquois County warns that this may be his final address. He notes burial sites in Indiana and Illinois, contemplates his Danville burial, and urges care for the nation against demagogues who make false promises. He endures heat, cooling with ice as he discusses railroad rates and progress.
In a district speech Mr. Cannon warned against demagogues and warned that railroads fuel prosperity. He criticized protectionism opponents and urged adherence to Lincoln Grant Garfield policies while pledging more campaign appearances.
The milk producers urged Governor Draper to convene a special legislative session to change railroad rates for milk shipments. He reportedly denied the request saying the emergency did not justify a session. Producers fear the hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission may fail and warn many cows could be sold or moved out of the state if no legislation passes.
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