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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
9
Teddy R. a 16 pound cat owned by B. A. Ramsdell of Cliftondale can leap to a fast moving horse and ride it until coaxed off. He has even attended church on two occasions. Ramsdell calls Teddy R. one of the state’s most intelligent felines.
No word yet from the White Star liner Canopic expected today from the Mediterranean and Azores. Wireless usually announces arrival time two to three days prior, but none heard. The Canopic should dock at Charles Town early this morning with 1110 passengers from Genoa Naples 125 from Palermo and 182 from the Azores totaling 1417.
El Paso Herald correspondent in Mexico City notes rumors of General Bernardo Reyes being recalled from Europe to become Vice President and then assume government control under Diaz. Vice-President Corral is ill and may travel to Europe for treatment. Finance Minister Limantour is expected to resign after returning from Europe, as he and Reyes are enemies.
The intellect, power and wealth of the land gathered at Carnegie Hall to honor Mark Twain. William Dean Howells presided as Uncle Joe Cannon and Champ Clark spoke from the same platform in tribute to the man who made the world laugh.
A series of remarks and anecdotes recount Mark Twain’s Washington lobbying for copyright reform. William Dean Howells and Joseph Choate praise his honesty and wit while Champ Clark and Uncle Joe Cannon recall his Capitol visit and a letter requesting congressional thanks. W. B. Thomas addresses stock concerns with the American Sugar Refining Company.
A fragment lists attendees including Mrs Ingram and several named individuals such as Harry Nelson Carl Nelson J W McKenzie James B Modds frank A Burgess Samuel Omerod and Nehemiah among others.
The discovery of disputed signatures on Mrs Julia Duff nomination paper sparks claims that many candidates in the coming city elections have forged or suspect signatures on their filings at the Election Commission. Election officials warn that canvassers may face trouble as forgeries are believed widespread on many nominating papers last year.
It was learned William Taylor a fireman and trimmer on the Leyland steamer Bostonian was lost overboard on November 17 while the liner was sailing from Liverpool toward this port. He was last seen at 6 45 p m in the stokehole and officers believe he deliberately jumped overboard after darkness fell.
The United Fruit Company's steamer Admiral Schley captained by Jensen sailed from Long Wharf at 10 am yesterday for Jamaican ports and arrived Tuesday 24 hours late. She discharged an unusually large cargo of tropical fruit and loaded a full cargo of flour provisions and general freight. The ship carried a number of passengers.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound ends grippe and relieves cold symptoms after the first doses taken every two hours up to three doses. It emphasizes no quinine and costs 25 cents, with three years of research and broad druggist availability.
A new state law requires all collection agencies operating in Massachusetts to file with the State Treasurer a bond of zero dollars, renewed annually, effective today. The measure imposes a continuous bond obligation as a condition of business.
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