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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
2
A large army balloon launched from the U S Army proving grounds near Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook withstood a lengthy bombardment of shrapnel fired at intervals from the fort.
The Red Cross explains its Christmas stamps are not postage stamps and cannot carry mail. They may be placed inside gifts or letters to bypass Britain and Germany, which ban stickers on mail. Canada mail is unaffected. U S post offices support selling stamps, with Red Cross agents in main post offices before Christmas.
King Edward has formally accepted the invitation to act as arbitrator in the Alsop claim dispute between the United States and China, with the decision to be issued through the Foreign Office in London.
The two masted schooner Polly known as the oldest craft in the United States and a War of 1812 privateer has been sold to J H Weldon of Dighton Mass for about 1000 dollars. Captain Walter V Spencer of Rockland sold the ship as historic associations draw interest from Commander Peary and the Massachusetts Society D A R. Weldon’s purchase may be prompted by such historical ties.
Montpelier Vt Dec 3 Hopes for a quick end to a 5000 worker granite strike in Montpelier Barre and Northfield faded as the Northfield branch dispute committee, the first to strike, refused Barre Granite Manufacturers Association's proposal.
Alden Sampson 2d automobile truck manufacturer died at his Pittsfield home after nine days of pneumonia. He had returned from France where he observed army maneuvers on November 19 and had gone to Boston to arrange truck placements when he fell ill.
In East Cambridge Probate Court Dr. Charles F. Ober testified the claimant Daniel Blake Russell is not Jim Rousseau. He cited the missing left ear scar and voice to prove the man differs from Rousseau. Other witnesses discussed forged letters and alleged ink dating while police reported more forgeries tied to minister Walker.
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as made from pure plant medicinals and fresh California figs. It warns that only the genuine product uses its original method and urges buyers to check for the full company name on the front to avoid imitations.
Providence December report on Rev. Raymond E. Walker pastor of Graniteville Baptist Church Centredale charged in expanding forgeries. He was connected to mission work and Red Cross Christmas stamp sales when arrested.
In Atlanta Judge W. T. Newman ruled Costa George Najour a Syrian is a white man eligible for U S citizenship. The decision, based on his Mongolian descent, may be appealed by the immigration bureau.
The Duke of the Abruzzi is appointed director general of the arsenal in Venice and will soon reside in the royal palace. Special notice.
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