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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

3

Governor's Family Sails for Tour With Cunard Ivernia

The Cunarder Ivernia sails from East Boston to Liverpool and Queenstown carrying 64 000 bushels of hard wheat 100 tons of match blocks 600 tons of provisions and 20 carloads of fresh beef It carries the wife son and daughter of Governor Draper Mrs Eben Draper and family plan three months away while the governor's son will return after four weeks to Harvard Commander Thomas Potter takes charge of the Ivernia previously commanding the Etruria Also aboard are Priscilla Harding G S Thomas Mrs H L Carter and the Putnams among others on the passenger list.

Bird London John A. Hutton John R. Whitehead E. T. Wihl Ivernia Boston Thomas Potter Liverpool Potter Etruria Queenstown Eben Draper Dorothy Harvard Priscilla Harding Commonwealth Avenue G. S. Thomas

City Hall Eyes Department Pigs Health Row Fallout

City Hall reports warn several city departments may exceed appropriations under the new charter risking fines and imprisonment. Penal Institutions head Skinner faces budget gaps while disputes with Deputy Carruth over pardons and a Deer Island piggery raise concerns about governance and health measures. The mayor backs Carruth in the piggery dispute, and the outcome of these conflicts draws close scrutiny.

Hibbard City Hall Penal Institutions Skinner Deer Island Penal Institutions Department Carruth

Compromise Expected in Emery Case

Prospects for settling the Emery Company of Boston versus Nicaragua over the canceled mahogany concession have improved. Arbitration was preferred but a satisfactory private compromise is now seen as possible, with Klaus Knox protocol and four months for private settlement. The claim was about 2.5 to 3 million dollars with offset disputes.

Washington Emery Company Boston Nicaragua State Knox Pedro Gonzales Emery Roosevelt Knox State Department Mr. Knox

Mahdist Uprising Grows in Ye Men Southwest Arabia

A semi official note reports the Mahdist movement at Ye men in southwestern Arabia taking an acute revolutionary turn with massacre and pillage. Turkish troops march to Hodeida as the governor telegraphs for reinforcements and seeks aid from British and Italian warships in the Red Sea.

Rome Yemen Arabia Hodeida Red Sea Constantinople

Rob and burn Postoffice at Plaistow New Hampshire

Burglars blasted the Plaistow New Hampshire post office early today and set fire to the building. The incident caused townwide excitement and an estimated loss of 37000 dollars.

Plaistow N. H Postoffice

Lynn Woman Kills Self in Despondent Moment

Clara I. Palmer 61, of Lynn, hanged herself today after a period of despondency. She had recently traveled to Europe. a son survives her.

Lynn Clara I. Palmer Europe

Six hanged at Odessa for armed attacks

IT PETERSBURG Aug. 24 Six persons were hanged today at Odessa and seven were sentenced to death at other towns for armed attacks.

IT. Petersburg Odessa

Austrian swimmer Anderle to attempt Boston Light swim

Alois Anderle of the New York Yacht Club will try the famous Boston Light swim on Saturday. The Austrian, 40, born in Vienna, has a long water career including a 13 mile Battery to Coney Island run last August where he finished a close second.

Boston Alois Anderle New York Yacht Club Bray Anderson, McNally Annette Kellermann Platten Sea Hungary Anderle Austria Danube the Battery Coney Island New York

Sperry’s Age To Be No Bar For Navy Duty

Washington D C Aug 24 Orders at the Navy Department extend Rear Admiral C B Sperry on special duty at the Naval War College Newport after retirement on Sept 3 because of age. When that assignment ends the admiral is expected to retire from active duty.

Washington, D. C Navy Department C. 8. Sperry Naval War College Newport

Three peasants hanged for killing Prince Shavedze in 1907

In Tiflis three peasants were court martialled and executed by hanging for the assassination of Prince Shavedze, a prince and councillor of the empire, dating back to 1907.

Tiflis Prince Shavedze

Two Old Women Fatally Hit by Train at Station

In Woodbury New Jersey two elderly women, Mrs. James Frazier aged 60 and Mrs. Emma Driscoll aged 74, were struck while attempting to cross tracks at South Westville station. The locomotive and cars passed over them, killing them.

Woodbury N. J James Frazier Emma Driscoll South Westville Station

No foul play in Mary Tanners death

An autopsy on Mary Tanner found dead at 8 Coburn Arch West End concluded there was no foul play. The woman died from an accidental fall at the foot of a stairway yesterday.

Mary Tanner Coburn Arch West End

Orinoco Disaster Near Lunenburg Claims 11 Sailors

The Gloucester fishing schooner Orinoco sank off Lunenburg Nova Scotia Aug 18 during a violent storm. Captain W B Larkin and Ernest Stanley survived aboard the Dominion Atlantic Nner Prince George arriving from Yarmouth with four others saved by relatives. Eleven crewmen perished, others reached Iron Bound Island and Little Tancook Island for aid.

Prince George Yarmouth W. B. Larkin Ernest Stanley Lunenburg N. S Nova Scotia Larkin Gloucester Sambro Light John Mellise T Wharf Essex Gorton- Pew Fisheries Company Stanley James van Amburg Stillman Herbert James Shaw Jarvis Babin van Amburg Herbert Iron Bound Island Shaw Babbie Little Tancook Island

Col Trask Becomes New Hampshire Sons of Veterans Commander

At The Weirs New Hampshire Col F L Trask of Portsmouth was inducted as commander of the state division of the Sons of Veterans at a reunion camp fire. Speakers included past commander Cyrus A Little and other officials.

Weirs N. H F. L. Trask Portsmouth New Hampshire The Sons of Veterans Trask Cyrus A. Little State Board of License Commissioners F. A. Moore Claremont A. W. Elliott Concord Annie Huntress Lawrence Dana W. King Nashua

Fatal Auto Race to Be Run Over Again

The 300 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway, halted after three deaths, may be resumed next month with the 24 hour races. The A A A executive committee may decide ownership of the $10,000 trophy as Jackson Automobile Company claims Lytle led when the pace ended.

Indianapolis Speedway American Automobile Association Jackson Automobile Company Lytle

Bride Seeks Annulment Over $13000 Disappearance

Mrs. Henry Bryan Keeler of Brooklyn reports her secret marriage to a man who vanished with $13,000 two weeks after the ceremony. She seeks annulment as Boston police join the search for the missing husband.

Henry Bryan Keeler Vernon Avenue Brooklyn N. Y Boston Keeler W. B. Lynch Glens Falls N. J Ocean Grove San Francisco

Cymric Sails From Hoosac Docks With Large Cargo

The White Star liner Cymric under Captain John Mathias departs Hoosac docks Charlestown at 4 PM for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 71 000 bushels of wheat 25 000 of corn 150 tons of flour 250 tons of lumber 100 tons of provisions 750 cattle and three refrigerators of fresh meats. It will carry 37 saloon and 200 steerage passengers including A R Magruder secretary of the American legation for Uruguay and Paraguay and his wife among the saloon travelers. The passenger list features many Bostonians and New Englanders. numerous names are listed among the steerage and saloon travelers.

Cymric John Mathias Hoosac Charlestown Queenstown Liverpool A. R. Magruder Uruguay Paraguay C. §. Butler J. M. Corse M. P. Corse M. Dendy W. J. Dodd J. Edgett George Ruth Grabill O. J. Hill Hill Esther Hill Gertrude D. Jones William A. Lang Lang B. P. Scattergood Lizzie C. Shirley W. H. Soley Soley Virginia Soley Mayo Soley Reynier van Nest C. BE. Wells M. A. Zook J. A. Malone Bryan McSwiney L. G. Neville Neville Louis G. Neville Natalie

Lounsbury Wins Prize for Chamber Cover Page Design

The Boston Chamber of Commerce selected the cover design for its Journal to appear late September. Be B. Lounsbury of 28 Oliver Street will receive a $100 prize. The first issue will feature articles on Boston and New England and the publication committee includes Lorin F. Deland Arthur B. Harlow Henry B. Humphrey George A. Frost Ferdinand Strauss and Sylvester Baxter.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Journal BE. B. Lounsbury Oliver Street T Magazine Boston New England Lorin F. Deland Arthur B. Harlow Mellin's Food Company Henry B. Humphrey The H. B. Humphrey Company George A. Frost George Frost Company Ferdinand Strauss Leopold Morse Company Sylvester Baxter Metropolitan Improvements Commission

Funeral for Poet George Cabot Lodge Held Privately

Simple services marked by privacy were held yesterday for poet George Cabot Lodge son of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge at 56 Beacon Street in the residence of Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow. Only immediate family attended the Episcopal rite before the body was cremated at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

George Cabot Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge William Sturgis Bigelow Beacon Street Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Block Bail Bid For Adams Blocked By Court

Judge Dana of the Superior Court granted an injunction barring brokers from disposing of stock owned by a Wellesley man or using it to secure bail for A. D. F. Adams now jailed in New York on larceny charges. Farnham says the $2000 stock was pledged for a $1400 loan and he cannot recover it.

Dana Superior Court Wellesley A. D. F. Adams New York F. Augustus Heinze George B. Farnham Walter Athouse G. H. Seeley Adams Farnham

Woodbury's Facial Soap Promises Healthier Skin Daily

Daily use of Woodbury's Facial Soap is said to clear blemishes and brighten complexions. Formulated from a renowned dermatologist’s recipe, it cleanses and protects the skin with a powerful antiseptic claim, preventing disease when used regularly.

Woodbury’s Woodbury

Dorchester Boys Planned and Attempted Train Robbery

Five Dorchester youths were arraigned in Roxbury Court after planning a real life train robbery inspired by sensational moving pictures. Frank Kane and Howard Nickerson were released on fines and restructuring, while Leo O Leary and Edward Flannigan were found delinquent and to be arraigned again. Murray faced preparatory charges and the Kane father cited the film as motivation.

Dorchester Midland Division New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Judge Churchill Roxbury Court Frank Kane Puritan Avenue Leo O'Leary Davidson Avenue Fred Murray Wayland Street Howard Nickerson Olney Street Edward Flannigan Estey Avenue Kane Realife Young Kane Nickerson Suffolk School Murray O’leary Flannigan

Swinburne Retired as Rear Admiral on His 62nd Birthday

Washington August 24 Rear Admiral William T Swinburne was placed on the retired list after a 48 year career with 26 years at sea. He is noted for the longest sea service record among his contemporaries.

Swinburne Washington William T. Swinburne

Sodalities Trip to Bass Point

The Sodalities from the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue will visit Bass Point this morning. This excursion was postponed from last Wednesday.

Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue Bass Point

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Governor Svernia Mrs. Draper Dorothy Draper PLISS Guv. Draper Ing Mrs. E. V Mayor’s Fund ROB and Burn Czar Sperry Wolf's Hanover Portland Ahvalue CY WaTinphys ‘Sta Voip Arter Janets Col. Trask Sudweiser American Automobilist Buddweiser the King of All Bottled Saaz Bohemia Anheuser-Busch St. Louis U.S. A S. S. Pierce CO Back Bay Jacob Wirth Co Oxford Mass Lounsbury Next Sunday’s Post Pages of Fashions Togo DR. Halifax Nemo
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