Boston Urges Saving the Constitution Frigate
Acting Mayor Daniel A Whelton calls a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall on December 9 to protest Secretary of the Navy’s plan to use the frigate Constitution for target practice and sink her at sea. Prominent leaders advocate preserving the ship as a naval museum and an inspiration to patriotism.
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Fitzgerald Seeks Save of Frigate Constitution at Noon Rally
John F. Fitzgerald denounces policy plans to bomb the Constitution and urges a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall to protest the proposal. He recounts his Congress efforts for port improvements and criticizes Frothingham for blocking repairs. The rally at 555 Atlantic Avenue draws about 500 attendees.
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Preservation Views on the Constitution Frigate
Prominent Boston figures debate preserving the Constitution. Bonaparte favors disposing of the ship as a target while Goddard opposes demolition and supports a land museum with admission. Reverend Herbert Johnson advocates repairing and perpetuating the frigate for future generations.
Prices on Boys and Youths Suits Slashed in Store Sale
General praise from patrons for lower prices on youths and young men clothing. Youths' suits and overcoats in sizes 15 to 19 years reduced from twenty dollars, eighteen, fifteen, and ten to lower prices. Boys' two piece suits in sizes 8 to 16 years cut from eight dollars to 6.86, six fifty to five, and five dollars to three seventy five.
Citizens invited to protest demolition of Constitution frigate
Acting Mayor Whelton calls citizens to a Saturday meeting at Faneuil Hall to oppose the Navy Secretary's plan to demolish the Constitution. He urges Massachusetts and Boston to unite in defense of a historic New England institution and to push state and national leaders to halt the move.
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Holmes Poem Aids Preservation of Old Ironsides
The piece recalls Oliver Wendell Holmes 1830 poem that helped save the Constitution from destruction. The Post reprints the full poem urging public opposition to using Old Ironsides as target practice and to preserve the historic frigate.
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Massachusetts Rep McNary seeks naval museum for Constitution
In the House, Representative McNary introduces a bill to transfer the frigate Constitution to Castle Island in Boston Harbor for use as a naval museum, detailing the proposed site and public access.
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Save and refit the Constitution frigate at Charlestown
Justice Reading urges nationwide protest to preserve the United States frigate Constitution moored at Charlestown navy yard. He calls for refitting the ship to original trim and using it around Massachusetts Bay with naval militia support, funded by a broad subscription from every man woman and child.
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Letter to the editor defends preserving the Constitution
A Cambridge reader argues Secretary Bonaparte should not demolish the old frigate Constitution. He compares attacking the ship to shelling famous generals’ statues and urges preservation of a national maritime monument.
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Cambridge
Patriotism at stake in plan to rename old frigate
A reader from Somerville condemns efforts to erase the historic Constitution from memory and urges pride in the navy, arguing for preserving the old frigate's name rather than naming a new battleship after it.
Citizens Rally to Defend Constitution From Navy Plan
In Boston and New England citizens urge collective action to protest Secretary Bonaparte's proposal to sink the ship. The letter calls for nationwide defense of the nation’s heritage and naval patrimony as Arlington readers respond.
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To the Editor of the Post on pensions for the Constitution
The American Seaman argues the Constitution deserves lifelong pension and a peaceful burial at Charlestown navy yard. He urges public support against opponents who would deny it, urging the people to “kick” those who disagree.
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Bonaparte
Boy 9 Suffers Broken Thigh In School Football Scrimage
Bennie Stephenill nine son of B H Stephenill of 5 Lincoln Street Brighton lies in Children's Hospital with a broken thigh and internal injuries after a football scrimmage at William Worth Warren school yard on Waverley Street. He was tackled by an opposing player and a crowd piled on him until he was picked up unconscious.
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Vermon t Death Warrant for Mary Mabel Rogers
The Vermont County Court issues a death warrant for Mary Mabel Rogers convict in Bennington. The warrant orders execution by hanging on February 3, 1905 between 1 and 2 pm at Windsor State Prison with officials and witnesses present.
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Rehearsal for Windsor Mary Rogers Execution Nears
In Windsor Vermont the Mary Rogers execution scene intensifies as deputies rehearse the death procession, Father Delaney prepares last rites, and officials confirm proceedings while Mary Rogers faces possible final hour. Rumors of new evidence surface but officials insist she must die Friday.
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Vermont Governor Comments On Mrs Rogers Case
South Bend report quotes Governor Bell of Vermont saying Mrs Rogers should hang and that nothing remains but to carry out the sentence. He adds he is not concerned about the case at present.
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Friends Fight in Courts in Fall River
In Fall River on December 6, James H. Fernley and Chatterton Warburton, longtime friends and local business men, clash in court over a domestic dispute tied to a $25,000 claim. Fernley alleges Warburton harmed his business and finances through relations with Fernley’s wife. Warburton denies wrongdoing, calling it a publicity scheme. Fernley’s wife has filed for divorce, and the original suit is on the New Bedford trial list, signaling a sequence of cases drawing local interest.
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Locate Sister of Mrs Dean Swoops on Convalescent Hospital
Swooping down on a Pearl Street convalescents’ hospital last night, Boston detectives and Dr. John Pettee captured Sarah Jane Dean, sister of Mrs. Mary Dean, the suspected lead in the suitcase murder. She testified about the Geary girl’s death and may aid the case. Mary Dean’s 15 year old daughter Elizabeth was found there. No arrests were made.
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Blodgett Faces Charges Amid Nonpartisan Rally
In Cambridge at Roberts Hall last night Warren Kk Blodgett spoke against party listing in public service. He called for a two year mayoral term and warned that long tenure is needed to keep government clean. McNamee remained present and Facey faced opposition for offering money to run as independents.
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Auto Crash Injures Two Boston Doctors in Cambridge
An automobile collided with an electric car at the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Sidney street in Cambridge late yesterday afternoon. Two well known Boston doctors, Dr Stetson of 665 Boylston street and Dr Baxter of 835 Boylston street, Boston, were shaken up but escaped serious injury. Auto number 5829 was involved.
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Blood Purity and Vitality from Hood's Sarsaparilla
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying the blood to prevent disease and aid recovery from operations. It claims the tonic enriches and revitalizes blood, stopping eruptions ulcers and wounds, and building overall strength with testimonials including Mrs. Wm Hagreen of Plainfield New Jersey.
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Plot to rob recluse ends in murder admission
Edward Leonard confessed in the Waterbury trial that Charles Bassett organized and carried out the assault on Thomas C. Lockwood in February. Leonard testified Bassett clubbed the elderly man unconscious, dying days later, and that the plan originated at a Brooklyn house.
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Clover Comedy Club Presents Uncle Rube in Arlington
The Clover Comedy Club of Arlington entertained a large audience at the Christian Union with Uncle Rube a four act comedy. The crowd enjoyed the performance.
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France Adopts Separation of Church and State Bill
The Senate approved the separation bill by 181 to 102 amid cheering. Former Premier Combes argued for neutrality of religion and social pacification as the measure becomes law tomorrow, with three months given to implement details. The Vatican reaction is unclear. clergy may conform. Public worship budget drops from 8.4 million to about 6.8 million.
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