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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

3

Redistricting Plans Face Uncertainty in Dorchester Parishes

The diocese holds off on firm redistricting decisions amid rumors of changes next year. Rumored moves include elevating St Hugh's Blue Hill avenue as a parish and converting St Leo's Dorchester into a mission church with the parish divided. Masses are currently in St Hugh's basement during repairs overseen by Rev Father Smyth.

George J. Patterson V. G Boston St. Hugh's Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester Father Smyth St. Leo’s Francis J. Butler

Changes Reformatory Term to State Prison Sentence

In a remarkable Superior Criminal Court session, John J. Kerzin’s reformatory term for breaking and entering was revoked after new evidence emerged. Special Officer Irwin presented a rogues gallery photograph and records of a 1907 arrest, prompting a state prison sentence of three to six years.

Superior Criminal Court John J. Kerzin Reformatory Kerzin Irwin Dedham Street Fessenden Rogues’ Gallery Ikxerzin

Christmas Ship Saxonia Sails for Liverpool and Queenstown

Twenty three saloon passengers and 100 second cabin plus fifty pounds steerage travelers depart today aboard Cunard liner Saxonia bound for Liverpool and Queenstown. The saloon class is mostly English travelers home for Christmas with other departments sizable for Yuletide. Notables include Lynton Ashcroft and Rev J William Butcher among others.

Cunard Liverpool Queenstown Yuletide Saxonia Lynton Ashcroft R. T. Beard F. H. Bowes R. Buckley J. William Butcher F. S. Crowell H.S. Culver Master Culver E. J. Dinam Evans Eleanor C. Fisher Joseph Gardner Harris Jeanette Kirkman Harry B. Newbold and Child R. A. Pease 7. W. Ridley Kk. Gordon Ridley R. W. Spalding

Senate panel backs Hundley nomination for district court

The Senate judiciary committee voted to recommend confirmation of Judge Oscar R. Hundley to the district court in Alabama. His nomination moves forward for final Senate approval and signing into office.

Washington Senate Committee On Judiciary Today Oscar R. Hundley District of Alabama

Rich and Poor Rub Elbows in Comm y L

New York World reports Cooper draws a mixed audience to his health theories and medicine claiming universal digestive cures. He dismisses nerves as the cause, saying modern living harms digestion and improves health only when digestive organs function properly. Brooklyn contractor Frank Perkinson testifies to rapid relief after twelve days, praising better sleep and mobility. Cooper's New Discovery is widely sold nationwide.

YL. T. Cooper Cooper America New York Tommyrot Frank Perkinson Butler Street Brooklyn United States

Foraker Attacks Roosevelt Sleuths in Brownsville Debate

Senator Foraker denounces War Department detectives and the White House for alleged spying on Brownsville soldiers. He cites Conyers letters and calls for a Senate tribunal to hear claims and protect due process amid ongoing investigations and potential reinstatement steps.

Brownsville Congress Marcel Foraker War Department Mr. Foraker Conyers Senate Yoth Infantry

Insurgent Republicans Set Sizeable Meeting in Washington

In Washington on December 14 the insurgent Republican rule reform faction expects nearly twice as many members at their meeting tomorrow night as attended Friday's session. A Gardner Massachusetts resolution asked the Secretary of State to confirm if Britain’s House of Commons recently named a committee to study rule changes. Gardner did not attend the foreign affairs committee meeting, and the measure was laid on the table.

Washington House Gardner Massachusetts Secretary of State House of Commons of Great Britain House Committee On Foreign Affairs

Oriole Southpaw Weds Secretly in Baltimore

Worcester reports Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charles J. Schmidt secretly married Amelia W. Shuppner on December 1 at the bride’s home in Baltimore. The couple’s marriage was kept quiet until now.

Worcester Charles J. Schmidt Baltimore Orioles Benedicts Schmidt Amelia W. Shuppner Harford Road Baltimore J. C. Burke Third English Lutheran Church

Lost His Bride, Asks Cash

Russell Thomas petitions for cash in a local Atlanta notice dated December 14, seeking financial relief as part of a civil action regarding a missing spouse.

Atlanta Russell Thomas

Elmer Chickering Studio Photo Orders Available

An order at Elmer Chickering's studio at 21 West Street Boston invites purchases of six to twelve photographs. The photos may be bought at the studio and used at any time.

Elmer Chickering West Street Boston

Kaiser broke sells castles as revenue hunt in Berlin

Emperor Williams waning treasury forces sale of crown assets. The Crown Princess sells a diamond tiara to aid widows and orphans from the Hammbad mining disaster as the imperial family plans to auction several castles and other properties to raise cash.

Berlin William Hammbad Crown

Canada Names Men to Confer With United States

A. P. Barnhill and John Iseefe of St. John have been named by the Canadian government to represent Canada on the International Commission assessing the St John River conditions and uses. The move follows past disputes at Van Buren Missouri over lumbering along the river upper reaches, forming the international boundary. No American appointees or meeting plans have been announced.

ST. John N. B A. P. Barnhill John Iseefe Canada International Commission St. John River van Burer

Vice Admiral Cervera Retires from Spanish Navy

Madrid Dec 14 Vice-Admiral Cervera who commanded the Spanish fleet at Santiago was retired from active list today by his own request due to failing health.

Cervera Madrid Santiago

Family suit over school board bill in Cheshire

Waterbury report states John O Shares of Hamden is sued by Cheshire school for one year of board and tuition for his son totaling 730 dollars. His defense alleges teachers permitted tobacco use by pupils in class.

Waterbury, Conn John O. Shares Hamden Cheshire School Shares

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