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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
10
Cambridgeport speech by Mayor George A. Hibbard on Municipal Responsibilities argues he is first mayor to support city employee pensions. He plans to submit a bill next year to the Legislature for pensions for workers with 25 years or more service.
The mayor argues for careful heads of departments approved by Civil Service Commissioners, supports organized labor and capital, and endorses a pay-as-you-go policy. He praises municipal printing progress, cites cost cuts, and stresses appointive integrity over partisan aims.
Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis told Boston Y M C A listeners that once the Panama Canal opens New York will be least important in American commerce. He predicted massive western city growth and urged immigration to fuel desert states while noting Irish influence in Boston politics. State Treasurer A B Chapin presided as a crowd packed Tremont Theatre.
Boston Lodge No. 10 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a large memorial at the Colonial Theatre with ritual and moving readings for absent brothers. Exalted Ruler Lawrence H. Sullivan presided as James A. Gallivan framed memory as a sacred duty and urged unity beyond death. The program featured readings, tableaux, music, and a roll call of names including John Gorman and William Starck, with performances by the Apollo Quartet and Elks Orchestra.
The Consolidated Steamship Company sold 22,000 of 28,600 Eastern Steamship shares to Hayden Stone & Co for nominal value and valuable considerations. Hayden Stone and partners guaranteed $1,100,000 to rehabilitate the Eastern Steamship, boosting remaining stock value. Receivers may be discharged soon, with compensation pending.
The Harvard treasure seekers known as the Harvard gold hunters returned to New York on the steamship Admiral Dewey from Kingston Jamaica aboard the Sea Gull after abandoning the Mayflower. They hoped to recover gold from a Spanish galleon off Jamaica but came back without a prize. The group includes Stephen Noyes H L Corbett Buck Harrison and Roger Darby all Harvard graduates.
Mrs. Thomas J. Towne of 215 First Street collapsed from heart failure while returning from a no-license meeting at City Hall. Onlookers saw her fall near 152 Upham Street where Ashton L. Carr carried her into his home before aid could arrive.
In Lynn on December 6 a massive no-license rally filled the Lynn Theatre with an overflow crowd and hundreds turned away at Odd Fellows' Hall. Principal speakers included John T. Shea of Cambridge and George H. Martin, secretary of the State Board of Education, who presided.
Washington December 6 A 30 year old botanist from the National Museum Joseph H Painter and his companion 16 Robert Wallace drowned while attempting to shoot the rapids at Stubblefield Falls Potomac River about ten miles north of Washington Their bodies remain unrecovered
Paris reports the death of William Ireland Knapp a former Yale and Chicago professor. Born in 1835 in New York Knapp held posts at Colgate University Vassar College Yale and the University of Chicago over a long academic career.
The Somerville Lodge of Elks held a memorial service in Winter Hill with Exalted Ruler Peter S. McAdams directing. The program included Mrs Catherine ONeil Kenny soprano Miss Emma Eccles contralto Webster A Chandler baritone University Male Quartet Dodge Instrumental Quartet and an address by Thomas A. Mullen of Boston Lodge. Reverend H D Maxwell offered prayer and benediction. Timothy J Shea chaplain delivered Thanatopsis.
Annual memorial services of the Everett Lodge of Elks were held at the Elks home on Church street. Exalted Ruler Harold R. McCausland presided. G. G. Hamilton delivered the address. Musical selections were performed by the Bostonia Sextet and the Commonwealth Male Quartet.
The Malden Elks Lodge No 965 memorial services were held at Hathaway's Theatre before a large crowd. Exalted Ruler John O. FE Johnson presided. Hon William Schofield delivered the address with selections by the Apollo Male Quartet and violin solos by Mrs. Philip J Brandon with Grace Campbell on piano.
In Cincinnati on December 6 a midnight AVONDALE temple session, called by President Rosenberg, debated expulsion of Cleveland’s National Council of Jewish Women section. Mrs. David Phillipson condemned the scene claiming it a house of God while Rosenberg demanded a written Cleveland reply to the arbitration report before any election steps. The meeting adjourned with a Cleveland ultimatum deadline set for Tuesday evening.
Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians elected officers yesterday at Hibernian Hall East Boston Patrick A Dolan was named president James C O Shea vice president Michael J Shannon treasurer Daniel B McInnes recording secretary Andrew J Higgins financial secretary Michael Kirwin John J Shannon and M J McDonnell were elected to the board of trustees M J Gill F N Kievenaar James Hetherington William W McGrath and C J Donahue are auditing committee Edward J Grainger physician Thomas Dolan janitor and James Douglass John J Farrell John A Quinn Denis Keohane and art Mulcahy fill standing committee roles
The Mt. Vernon Church sermon quoted Rev. Alexander T. Irvine who declared that socialists may never see victory yet fight on to protest the current state. He framed socialism as fostering extreme individualism and the right of each man to develop his soul.
J Pierpont Morgan purchased the King Charles I Cambridge Bible from the Lord Amherst of Hackney library sale. The artifact sold Thursday for five thousand dollars, a record price at the disposal sale.
General Antoine Simon, commander of about 8000 revolutionists, entered Port au Prince and issued a proclamation declaring himself chief executive as quiet held in Hayti towns. Reports of threats surfaced in other areas.
A leader pledges a provisional government until Parliament meets and appeals to national wisdom and army discipline. Reports say Gonaives and St Marc face grave conditions as support grows for General Antenor Firmin. Firmin heads to Kingston then Hayti. Governor Rameau faces deadly hostility over mass executions. St Marc's officials largely back Firmin, risk rises if Simon blocks Firmin landing.
The Rev. R. Dundonald of Scotland delivered a sermon on Courtship Marriage and Home Life at the First Presbyterian Church urging restraint in courting and emphasizing mutual knowledge respect shared burdens and prudent finances for young couples. He warned against prolonged relationships without intent to marry and urged couples to live within their means and build a life together.
The Rev. John J. O Keefe longtime curate of St Cecilia s Church Back Bay died yesterday at Carney Hospital after a long illness. His body will be moved to Jamaica Plain and then to the church for state viewing with a vigil by the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters. Funeral and burial at South Weymouth set for Wednesday. Born in Quincy in 1862 he studied at St Charles College Ellicott City and Brighton Seminary and was ordained in 1890 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston. He leaves a mother a sister and two brothers.
Newton, Dec 6 A public indignation meeting will be held Thursday night and a petition circulated to shift 5000 from the forestry department to the public schools appropriation. Parents rally to prevent closing night and vacation schools and reduced teachers through class consolidation. About 50 gathered at C. M. Howell’s home to hear committee reports from Norton, Crane, and Howell.
Double stamps accompany every purchase mornings until 12 o'clock at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. After noon stamps revert to single per purchase.
Salem dispatch reports Brigadier General Andrew Fitz dead from heart disease while viewing a fire from Union bridge. He was 62, served 83 years in state military service, and retired December 28, 1907 as brigadier general. Governor Guild praised his long faithful service.
Patrolman Wilbur S. Atwood of Brookline was found lying on the ground near the patrol box at Cypress and Chestnut streets shortly after midnight. He was taken to the police station then home. officials say he was assaulted and a full report from the chief was promised in the morning.
John D. Diggin of 5 Harrison Ave John J. Galvin of 168 &th St South Boston Santa Clara Co at 159 Washington St Ginn Whittle & Co at 183 Bunker Hill St Charlestown.
The United States Atlantic fleet led by Rear Admiral Sperry passed through the harbor with the battleship Connecticut saluting the port and receiving the salute. The Yankton cruised nearby in constant contact with the fleet while spectators filled launches and small steamers to view the procession.
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