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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

12

Two-Clasp Kid Over-Seam Shoe Pair Description

A brief listing notes a two clasp kid over seam shoe in white with beaver and slate colors. Regular price cited as 1.35 dollars per pair.

Nappa P. K Tan

Age for the social worker keynote at council meeting

Mrs. Hugo Rosenberg of Pittsburg, retiring president of the National Council of Jewish Women, said the age for the social worker marks a scientific era. She noted the council represents 10,000 Jewish women and highlighted immigrant aid as a top priority, aiding girls from landing to placement in cities like New York and Boston.

Cicinnati Hugo Rosenberg Pittsburg National Council of Jewish Women Avondale National Council New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia

Speed Balloons Only Hope Against Guns of Enemy

Berlin reports experiments show dirigible balloons cannot outrun ground fire by climbing higher. Even at maximum safe altitude they stay within range of specialized anti balloon cannons, and experts expect gun ranges to grow. Balloons must rely on speed to avoid enemy fire.

Berlin

Athletic-Built Suit at $20 and $25 Introduced

A new Morse-Made Athletic-Built Suit targets athletes with apparel made to their body proportions. The model is offered at price points of 20 and 25 dollars.

Praise for Johnson at Kingsley Halls dinner

Massachusetts Single Tax League members praised Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson for reforms inspired by Henry George. Lincoln Steffens called him the Democratizer of Privilege, noting business opposition to city reform and predicting wider adoption of the single tax idea. Other speakers included Garrison and Prang.

Tom l. Johnson Cleveland Massachusetts Single Tax League Kingsley Halls Henry George Johnson C. B. Fillebrown Lincoln Steffens Mr. Steffens Steffens William Lloyd Garrison Louis Prang C. A. Adams D. N. Carson George H. Parker C. F. Dole

Pope Still on Sick List in Rome

Rome December 1. The Pope endured a very bad night with fever and bronchial symptoms. Professor Marchiafava, Pius X.s consulting physician, visited him again this morning. Doctors said the cold is following a normal course but expressed concern over his weakness.

Rome Vatican Marchiafava Pius X

Keith Leases Cleveland Hippodrome for Two Years

Receivers of the Cleveland Hippodrome announce B F Keith of Boston has secured a two year lease. The 4000 seat venue hosts large Middle West conventions and major events, with potential cross use with Keith’s Boston Theatre to bring grand opera and other productions to Cleveland.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Metropolitan Opera House New York B. F. Keith Boston Theatre East Keith Boston Middle West

Hazen Government Suffers a Reverse in Bye-Elections

In St John New Brunswick Hazen government faces a reverse as bye elections in Carleton and Northumberland counties replace two Hazen supporters who resigned to run in federal elections on Oct 28 and were defeated.

ST. John N. B Hazen Carleton Northumberland New Brunswick

Four Italians Arrested Over Black Hand Demand in North End

Police nabbed four Italians in the North End after a trap using a $500 check to lure Black Hand extortionists. The suspects Tomasso Ferrarri, Alfred Migiliore, Pietro Tinarilli, and Carmine D Antoni were taken to Station 1 with the ransom money hidden at 4 Lothrop Place. Authorities believe multiple groups operate in the area targeting prominent Italian merchants like Leonardi Squillacioti, a 330 North Street banker and liquor dealer.

Black Hand North End Leonardi Squillacioti North Street North Square Squillacioti Lothrop Place Alphonso Squillacioti Dineen, Sweetland and Cavagnaro Tomasso Ferrari Alfred Migiliore Pietro Tinarilli Carmine D’ Antoni Squillaciou Benjamin Piscopo Kimball Station 1 Ferrari

Taft halts plan to oppose Speaker Cannon

Word from Hot Springs says President-elect Taft abandons fight with Speaker Cannon and Cannon will likely be re elected to lead the House without opposition. Taft supporters claim tariff revision and Cannon's backing of Taft policies ended the threat.

Washington Hot Springs Taft Cannon Mr. Taft

Pine Bluff Seeks River Cut to Halt Flood Threat

Pine Bluff Arkansas residents await President Roosevelt's decision on granting permission to cut through a government levee to alter the Arkansas River’s course. As crews reinforce crumbling banks, a 16 foot crest threatens property worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and possible loss of life if the flood tightens.

Pine Bluff Ark Roosevelt Arkansas

Miss Hope Kellen Weds Edward Jordan Fletcher

Boston society gathers at Trinity Church for the marriage of Miss Hope Kellen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Vail Kellen to Edward Jordan Fletcher of Portland The ceremony was conducted by Rev Alexander Mann with Miss Grace Kellen as maid of honor and J R Hamlin as best man A reception followed at 202 Commonwealth Avenue and the couple will reside in Portland

Boston Hope Kellen William Vail Kellen Edward Jordan Fletcher Portland Trinity Church Alexander Mann Miss Kellen Liberty Grace Kellen J. R. Hamlin R. S. Kellen Benjamin Barrer JC. Hamlin Boyer J. C. Clifford S. L. Larrabee David P. Keniston P. P. Thompson Commonwealth Avenue T. L. Wiles Justice Dunbar Robert Treat Paine W. M. Bullivant Marjorie Bullivant Malcolm Leslie Bullivant William F. Humphrey G. M. Garland Alice Garland W. H. P. Faunce Mary Douglas H. E. Davidson R. H. Richards Fletcher

Firemen to Dance at Cambridge Holiday Party

In Cambridgeport Rhodes Hall the Cambridge Firemen's Relief Association plans an annual party on December 10. Captain Cutler L. Vose and Captain Charles Emerson are named as chief workers behind the event and receive wide praise for their efforts to aid the Cambridge department.

Rhodes Hall Cambridgeport Cambridge Firemen’s Relief Association Cutler L. Vose Charles Emerson Cambridge Department

Death of G F Daniels in Brookline Leather Leader

George F Daniels longtime senior partner of the Boston leather firm died at 57 after a brief illness in Brookline He led in business and music circles serving 10 years as Handel and Haydn Club president Survived by widow Maria Wheeler Daniels and daughter Mabel W Daniels active in charities.

Brookline George F. Daniels Boston Daniels St. Louis Handel and Haydn Club New England Shoe and Leather Exchange Boot and Shoe Club Maria Wheeler Daniels Mabel W. Daniels

Traffic Returns Reflect Business Improvement

New Haven report shows the New York New Haven Connecticut line and navigation traffic for most of November nearly matching last year's level, signaling general business improvement in New England after the prior slump panics.

New Haven, Conn New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company New England Navigation Company

McCarren Refuses to Be Deposed as Brooklyn Leader

New York December 1 report says another bid to depose Senator Patrick H. McCarren as Brooklyn Democratic leader failed. The piece notes growing opposition to his leadership within the party.

McCarren New York Patrick H. McCarren Brooklyn

Results of City Elections in Waltham

Waltham elected Edward A. Walker as mayor and kept a Republican led Board of Aldermen 17 to 4. Voters rejected licenses by a strong margin. Eloise A. Sears won the School Board seat with 2674 votes to Robert J. Walsh 1895, the first woman elected in the city.

Waltham Edward A. Walker Thomas F. Kernes Frank Harris Bens Board of Aldermen Eloise A. Sears Robert J. Walsh Sears

Marlboro No-License Vote Defines City Election

Marlboro voters reject license in a landslide, electing Mayor Henry Parsons to a fourth term by 141 votes. Parsons, a Republican-Independent, led a city government slate with six Republican Aldermen and one Democrat, and the lower chamber with 12 Republicans and two Democrats.

WG. Tis Ceauenesueren Neers Esraee

O Connell Wins Tight Fitchburg Mayoral Race

In Fitchburg on December 1, M Frederick OConnell Independent Citizen narrowly defeats Gardner Hudson Citizen by 126 votes to become mayor. The Citizen party gains six aldermen, keeping the city in the license column.

Fitchburg M. Frederick O'Connell Independent Citizen Gardner K. Hudson Citizen Party M. Frederick O’connell Ind

Pittsfield Re elects Mayor W H MacInnis in 617 vote lead

Pittsfield on December 1 reelects Mayor William H. MacInnis Democrat for a second term by 617 votes over Republican William J. Baughman. Republicans gain control of both city branches, with 4 3 in the aldermen and 4 3 in the common council, while the mayoral vote totals show 2879 for MacInnis and 2262 for Baughman.

Pittsfield William H. MacInnis William J. Baughman Common Council Wm. H. MacInnis MOB Ees Cree Aas Seevos Silica Bane Eeeek Epou Np

Newport Elects P. J. Boyle Mayor in Tight Vote

Newport voters chose Patrick J. Boyle, a ten time former mayor, as mayor for the coming term. His margin over rivals was 264 after a lengthy, late-night vote count under the new city charter.

Newport Patrick J. Boyle

O'Brien Wins Northampton Mayoral Reelection Despite GOP Board Gain

James W. O'Brien, Democrat, reelected mayor of Northampton by 195 votes over Republican opponent John L. Mather. Republicans gain control of the Board of Aldermen and likely the Common Council, while voters reject a $200,000 City Hall proposal and a playground measure.

Northampton James W. O’brien John L. Mather Essssasias Lee Seegee

Shea Wins Re-Election As Quincy Mayor

In Quincy, Mayor William T. Shea, a Democrat, is re-elected to a second term by the largest mayoral majority in city history. The council tilts 17 Republicans to six Democrats, with Shea’s margin reported at 1116. The election also shows a strengthened anti license vote amid turnout.

Quincy William T. Shea Shea Eugene R. Stone

Strangled Former Sergeant Clarke Dies at Home

Former Police Sergeant Philip E. Clarke, 67, choked by meat at his 335 East Eighth street home in South Boston during supper. Dr Daly and two officers relieved the obstruction but could not revive him. Clarke, retired from Roxbury Crossing station, leaves a widow and several children.

Philip E. Clarke East Eighth Street Boston Robert Daly Clarke Roxbury Crossing

Malden Couple Seek Half of London Fortune

Malden residents William J. Milldrum and his wife sail for England to claim one half of a fortune estimated at 50 000 to 100 000 pounds. They are heirs of J. R. Blackburn of Blackburn London who died last week. Mrs Milldrum, formerly Minnie Stefton, and her older brother stand as sole heirs. The Milldrums once lived at 2388 Ferry Street and William worked as a clerk in Malden's J M Harris store and ran the Belmont market.

William J. Milldrum Malden England J. R. Blackburn Blackburn London Milldrum Minnie Stefton Ferry Street J. M. Harris Malden Square Belmont

Swimming Carnival set for Sportsmen's Show events

Charley Daniels and other notable swimmers from New York Chicago and St. Louis are expected for the Sportsmen's show swimming contests. The Mechanics' Building tank will be 60 by 40 by 7 feet and host scratch races handicaps dives and underwater events plus women’s and Boston schools relay races. Entries close December 17 with Richard E Tollette and inquiries go to George W Brown at the B A A.

Charley Daniels Joseph Ruddy C. D. Trudenbach L. B. Goodwin New York Gaidzik Chicago Grate St. Louis Mechanics’ Building Boston Richard E. Tollette Back Bay George W. Brown

Opposition Fails as South End Landladies Back Mrs Post

At a meeting in Mrs Angelica Post's home 218 West Springfield Street the South End Landladies and Real Estate Owners Association voted 20 members to express confidence in Mrs Post. The group unanimously agreed to readmit all who left the association except the rival leaders.

South End L Landladies and Real Estate Owners’ Association Angelica Post West Springfield Street

Notable New Britain Ex-Mayor Georgie Corbin Dies

Georgie W. Corbin former mayor of New Britain and president of Union Manufacturing died at his home from cancer. He was born March 4, 1859 in New Britain to Waldo and Emily Corbin. The notice appears among brief regional obituaries from New England papers.

New Britain, Conn Georgie W. Corbin New Britain Union Manufacturing Company Waldo Emily Corbin

Hawk Captured After Entangled Hawk Caught in Tree

In Altoona Penn on December 1 Peter Querin spotted a large chicken hawk perched on a tree. He found the bird’s leg bound to the limb and captured it. Authorities presume the hawk became entangled in a cord while attempting to escape and was hoisted to the branch.

Altoona Penn Peter Querin

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C. F. Hovey & Co Summer Street Adams Souarg Pope Cleveland Hippodrome Joe Cannon Miss Hope Kellen L. P. Hollander & Co Boylston Street G. F. Daniels Rogers Bros Meriden Brita CO Wolf’s My Clothier Hanover Portland Streets Marlboro NO W. H. MacInnis P. J. Boyle Boys’ Ea Stant ArrerMance Wolf's Plimpton-Hervey Co Washington Street Jewelry & Order&s People's Credit Company Washington St Cor, Winter Mrs. Post Concord N. H James Slammen Boston & Maine Ancient Order of Hibernians E. E. Teape Vera MackKelvie Ore Elkhorn Neb Danbury, Conn Samuel M. Clemens Mark Twain Innocence Redding Hills Hawk Arthur Thibet Weith Contoocook AA Dr. Wright Arthur Sternburg Hanover St Sudbury
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