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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
5
A sailor aboard the Louisiana reports the United States Atlantic fleet endured a wild voyage with a trio of ships losing lifeboats and one drowning victim. The foretopmast was carried away aboard another ship as officers called the voyage the rip-roaringest slambangest time yet.
After sailing over 20,000 miles around the world, the fleet from Luzon toward Japan hit a fierce storm on Oct 12–13. Lifeboats were lost aboard Virginia, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. Seaman T. E. Gladden of Seattle saved himself and was rescued by the Vermont after leaping from a life buoy. The Kearsarge lost its foretopmast and wireless gear but later reported all was well as ships reported various minor damages and repairs.
A Great Northern local train from St Paul derailed at St Vincent due to a broken rail. Premier of Canada Sir Wilfrid Laurier was aboard among shaken passengers, but none were hurt.
Harvard senior class held nominations for next year’s officers and class day. Probable first marshal candidate is Francis H. Burr. Ballots next week will determine marshals and other posts with nominees listed for secretary treasurer Ivy Orator class poet odist chorister and various class and photograph and day committees including Burr Cable Currier Lunt Rand Severance Barton Gray Groton Middlemass Edgell Henry Addison Rogers Sheahan Biddle Olmstead Powell Olmstead Hanfstaengl Clapp Coreker Wentworth Schenck Wentworth Blagden Faulkner Cato Gund Harding Willetts Ver Wiebe Simpkins Wendell Wood White and others.
The Columbia University board accepted the resignation of Richard C. MacLaurin professor of mathematical physics effective May 31. He will become president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology starting that date.
Daniel J. Keefe of Michigan, president of the Longshoremen and Transport Workers Union of America, was sworn in today in Washington as Commissioner General of Immigration. The appointment elevates union leadership to a federal immigration post amid ongoing policy debates.
Alfred Farlow rejects specific objections to a Riverside Drive site while acknowledging a general discomfort with extravagance. Trustees approve purchasing the Riverside site amid denials of rivaling the Mother Church. Noted church leaders and ministers address meetings and fund-raising efforts continue, with progress on a Franklin Square House goal reaching $85,395 of $100,000.
Washington report states Assistant Secretary Robert Bacon has recovered from tonsillitis after several days of illness and has resumed his official duties. He had been out of office briefly while ill.
Edwin P. Hanna solicitor of the Navy Department is seriously ill in Washington with an attack of kidney trouble.
The Reverend Charles L. Page marks two decades as assistant pastor at the Dudley Street Baptist Church in Roxbury, a tenure recognized by church members and local clergy across Greater Boston.
Whitin Machine Company in Whitinsville resumes full time today after nearly a year on a half day schedule. The cotton machinery factory, one of New England’s largest, employs about 1200 men.
An Atlanta resident testifies that Pyramid Pile Cure relieved bleeding itching and prolapse after a trial treatment and box. Ad claims hundreds of testimonials and promotes free trial packages by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
John W. Fihelly of Jamaica Plain, a West Roxbury High pupil, argues in a letter to James J. Storrow that algebra problems could be solved by short division. His mother Mary Fihelly adds support, noting parental concern over teachers enforcing old methods. The dispute mirrors wider debates about curriculum and scientific instruction in Boston schools.
Massachusetts cities vote on liquor licenses with politics at stake as Haverhill Gloucester and others test new city charters. Mayors face challengers while license alignment shifts trend from recent years. In 21 cities voting today Yes leads in past totals but No margins have grown, signaling rising prohibition sentiment.
Heywood Bros Wakefield resumes full time operations in Gardner. A. H. Knowlton chair factories start full time work today after six months of five day weeks. The two factories employ over 100 men and women.
At a Central Labor Union reception in Washington on December 7, Samuel Gompers said there was no act he would recall from the last presidential campaign. He spoke on the anti injunction issue and said he would uphold constitutional freedom of speech and the press over obeying orders from lesser courts.
James T. Phelps senior partner of James T. Phelps & Co. at 159 Devonshire Street died in his Brookline hotel room after a two month illness. He was 63 and long a prominent figure in Boston insurance circles.
Adolph Schultz aged 40 shot Mark N Hillgallen aged 17 after being pelted with snowballs in Schenectady CN level. The youth died two hours later at Elds Hospital.
Frank B. Conroy former Boston area baseball player died last evening at 2652 Washington Street Roxbury. He played with top teams around Boston until forced to retire from injuries sustained in a game that eventually led to his death.
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