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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
12
Mayor Hibbard announced he will abandon the planned Southern trip for Christmas holidays and devote the time to organizing his re election campaign. He spoke at his Beaumont Street home about the present campaign and his decision to lead his campaign organization himself.
The mayor outlines campaign funding ideas and expenses while preparing to wage a frugal, effective race. He names George A. Hibbard as manager and Boudrot as treasurer, with headquarters on Beacon Street and over 5000 names filed. He remains firm on withdrawal deadline and rejects reconsideration.
Samuel Untermyer, counsel for the Boston Consolidated Copper Company, rejects reports of a proposed merger involving Utah Copper Company and Nevada Copper Company. He says there is no basis for a general copper property merger and that the Utah and Boston properties simply adjoin each other.
Russian soprano Lydia Lipkowska argues stockings hinder physical development and blood circulation. She urges barefoot summers and fewer clothes, calling stockings a harmful necessity and urging women to pursue relaxation, ease, and equal rights. She notes comfort of winter boots and supports suffrage.
A large audience gathered at the Boston Opera House for Sunday evening concerts praising the orchestra under Mr. Goodrich and featuring Mr. Constantino, Mr. Mardones, Mme. Bronskaja, and Miss Lipkowska. The program included selections from Mozart Rossini Wagner and Grieg with encores and strong vocal displays. Proceeds from future performances will benefit the Boston section of the Council of Jewish Women.
Secretary Nagel urges a federal department to unify oversight of interstate corporations, enforcing full publicity in management. He also calls for tighter laws to eradicate the white slave trade, described as an organized extensive business.
In Greater Boston crowds skated as authorities warned of weak surfaces. John J. Smith, 14, plunged into a pond to rescue 5-year-old Marco Ferrara, then clung to hope until both were safe. Ferrara revived after treatment, and Smith’s brave act inspired bystander cheers.
A society sensation unfolds as Viscountess Churchill sister of the Earl of Lonsdale vanishes after arriving at St Pancras station with her family on Navy 28. Advertisements circulate to locate her. Rumors say she consulted a spirit medium who urged her to leave with her children.
Dec 12. Edward Welch 15 from Clark Street crawled on ice to reach and pull Joseph Mooney 14 from water after he broke through at Wedge pond during skating. Both boys from Winchester. The rescued youth saved his friend’s life.
Edward Welch risks his life on cracking ice to reach Joe who hung on with only his chin above water. He crawls under danger, calls for help, and uses a hockey stick to pull Joe to safety as the others retreat. Joe survives after being drawn toward the edge.
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