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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
12
In Naivasha Col Roosevlt and R J Cuninghame reached on Oct 20 after a long safari. Both men appeared extraordinarily brown and reported feeling extraordinarily well.
Colonel Roosevelt sails toward Nairobi with a large expedition. Edmund Heller and J Alden Loring collect birds and mammals in East Africa while Major Mearns holds rare specimens. Lord Delamere accompanies plans for Nijoro hunting and connections to Uganda and the Nile.
The cruiser Salem left Charlestown Navy Yard at 9 15 am for an extensive wireless test run lasting about four months and thousands of miles. Sister ship Birmingham departs Tuesday for similar trials to evaluate Navy radio equipment under all weather and sea conditions.
Newton to host a new armory for Company C Fifth Regiment Claflin Guards next year. State plans a cost over $200,000 with current Armory Hall quarters condemned as unfit. Location not fixed. citizens offer several lots, while Newton would gift a free site on Claflin Field Newtonville if accepted.
Washington orders four modern warships at the Philadelphia Navy Yard prepared for instant sailing. The battleship Michigan is commissioned and to sail for Hampton Roads on Thursday. The battleship Idaho is also being prepared to sail at a moment’s notice with destination kept secret.
Triduum in preparation for the Immaculate Conception begins at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross under Rev. Mather Hillary Walsh P. The opening service features the office of compline at 7 30 with a future full sanctuary choir. Archbishop O Connell marked his 50th birthday as the feast day mass is planned.
Customers may exchange full books of legal stamps for merchandise valued at 2.50 dollars or cash at Walt's My Clothier located at the corner layover and Portland streets.
The Rev. Joseph A. Gorman will preach in the evening. A grand reunion of all the sodalities in the upper church follows with a solemn reception of new members. The Rev. Miles McLaughlin will deliver the sermon, promising a large congregation.
Large assortment of hand drawn and hand embroidered turnover collars in lawn and linen with Irish crochet edges. Prices vary by size and style from one to fifty cents to one dollar and fifty cents per piece. Mufflers also offered at similar price range.
Despair at freeing the auxiliary cruiser Prairie from mud at Pea Patch Island delays move. Marines and stores were removed to the auxiliary cruiser Dixie. Dixie likely to sail for Colon, Prairie's original destination, with under way expected tomorrow.
Two more attempts were made to lift the grounded warship Prairie using six tugs and divers of coal and ammunition. Despite removing 800 tons of coal and 800000 rounds, the vessel did not move as high tide approached and efforts continued into the afternoon and evening. The Dixie, a sister ship, stands ready at Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Private letters to Nicaraguan families in New Orleans confirm the cremation of Grace and Cannon, two Americans, by President Zelaya's forces.
Letters describe executions on the banks of the San Juan River near El Castillo with bodies burned and soldiers spitting on the dead, words of contempt used against “dirty American traitors.” The ashes were swept along a public road and into the San Juan River in what letters call the greatest indignity to Americans.
The Rev. Fr. J. Cunningham, newly appointed pastor of St. Leo's Church Dorchester, celebrated two Masses and extended greetings to the parishioners. He succeeds the Rev. Francis J. Butler the well known temperance advocate who was moved to St. Ann's Church Somerville.
A catalog of gowns and dresses with varying original values and sale prices. Items include a burgundy faille silk gown, chiffon dresses, pastel pink crepe gowns, and white lace dinner gowns with jeweled or embroidered trims. Prices range from 18.00 to 68.00 as discounts apply.
New waists offered in fine batiste and striped dimity with Cluny and Valenciennes trim. Prices range from 3.40 to 4.50 for new models, plus 8.00 for messaline tailored waists. Silk lined waists and Persian silk options priced 10.50 to 17.50 with embroidery and linen varieties 3.95 to 5.00. Completes misses line in fancy and tailored styles.
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