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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
7
Mrs Taft wife of the American Secretary of War joined her husband on the steamer President Grant in the English Channel near Boulogne. An exciting harbor tender ride preceded a narrow escape from wreck and disaster.
A wooden trestle over the Souhegan River on the Fitchburg line near Greenville burned tonight. The 7:15 evening train from Ayer Junction was held up. passengers transferred by team to town. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars.
Secretary Taft and Mrs Taft along with Mrs Wheeler and other passengers escaped after the Holland was driven by heavy seas near Boulogne. A giant wave damaged the rudder as the President Grant delayed, but all aboard were transferred safely when it arrived. M Rischmann greeted Taft in Boulogne.
Rev Dr Stelzle says churches must win workers or workers will control the church. Rev Wells to visit New York Boston for Edinburgh Congregationalist council. At Vendome, Bishop Roots and Mr Tenney discuss China Church mission issues and yellow peril concerns.
The fifth annual ball of Faulkner Lodge No 8 Knights of Pythias will be held tonight at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont Street. The event features Strachan's Orchestra, a grand 9 pm march, dances, a collation, and reading of election returns from Greater Boston between dances.
At Monongah West Virginia the death toll from two collapsed mines reached sixty six by night. Rescue teams labored under dangerous conditions as hopes grew for more recoveries before daylight. A recent fire in Mine No 8 was extinguished, and operators and miners worked together without regard to rank to free trapped victims.
James H. Langley alias Frank Johnson pled guilty to stealing an overcoat from Judge Colt in the United States Circuit Court lobby. He received 60 days in East Cambridge jail from Judge Dodge after the coat was recovered from a South End pawn shop. Judge Colt declined to press further charges.
Dr. S H Durgin, chair of the Pittsfield Board of Health, asserts authorities may compel school children to undress above the waist for physical examinations, a practice not currently contemplated in Boston.
A Pittsfield resident comments on a two year old law and his unfamiliarity with the ongoing action. He expresses natural interest in the outcome but relies only on newspaper reports for details.
Harvard crowds at Brattle Hall enjoyed a dress rehearsal by the Cercle Francais featuring Labiche J Invite le Colonel Banville Gringoire and Dreyfus La Gifle. Wendell as the King impressed, G E Jones as Louie and P R Dickson as Nicole drew applause as the cast showcased strong acting and expressive facial rendering ahead of two Jordan Hall performances.
Rumors of faculty changes at Boston College center on Rev Redmond J Walsh taking over the chair of philosophy and metaphysics. He replaces Rev John Colgan S J who has fallen ill and may not return to teaching. Walsh, a learned Jesuit scholar, previously taught Latin and Greek at the college.
Cambridge report states Mayor Wardwell sent a letter to Boston fire commissioner Wells thanking the department for its service at the Boston and Maine roundhouse fire on the night of December 6. The acknowledgment highlights intercity fire response and municipal gratitude.
Anne hides a bottle of poison and contemplates ending her deception before confessing to Calvin. She ultimately discards the poison, but Calvin reveals he fears his broad shoulders may change how she sees him, deepening their emotional tension.
Calvin reveals his failed attempt to hide his blush as Anne notices her red nose from lily bloom cream. She jokes about cosmetic mishaps and confesses she poured the cream into the lake after last night’s events. He reassures her and she hides her insecurity with a playful embrace.
In Waterbury Connecticut on December 9 eight year old Sera B. Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Anderson of New Britain was killed by a gunshot fired by Edwin Walker ten years old Edwin fired the revolver at the girl while she was at the home of Joseph Walker Edwin's father The bullet struck the heart and killed Sera who was Edwin's playmate
In Alton Illinois the Bachelor Girls Club vows to reject the most suitors at a January leap year ball. The winning member will receive a silk dress valued at $200 for turning down the largest number of proposals from wealthy or modest suitors.
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