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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1907

Page

8

Giant Steed Jumbo Draws Crowds at Portland Stables

Jumbo a gray gelding weighing over 2100 pounds and standing 17.38 hands draws horse lovers in a Boston market stable. He is seven eighths Percheron, raised in Ohio and sired by an imported stud from Brittany. Described as exceptionally formed for a draught horse.

Jumbo Boston Portland Street Ohio Province of la Percha Brittany Charles Martell Holy Land

New England Business and Local Court Notes

Reports from Leominster Palmer Gardner Bangor Fall River Milford detail prospects in gas plans gas stove and chair plants 40 hour weeks court ruling on tuition and a poultry exhibition record attempts with a notable 46 second hens pickup and near miss 48 seconds

Leominster Charles M. Boutwell Henry McQuade Wilbur Maynard St. Albans Palmer Charles L. Long Springfield Palmer School Board John S. Austin Belchertown Gardner Central Oil & Gas Stove Works A. & H. C. Knowlton Bangor New York Commission New England Milford John Maloney Kansas City Town Hall Milford Poultry Association

Frisco graft fighter tells thrilling story to Boston Knights

Censy District Attorney William H. Langdon, San Francisco’s graft fighter, addressed about 500 Knights of Columbus in Catholic Union Hall Worcester Square. He accused Mayor Schmidt of corruption and praised Irish police commissioner Tom Regan for resisting graft, noting Regan’s later DA report and Langdon’s plan for a larger reception in the Mechanics’ building.

William H. Langdon San Francisco Boston Knights of Columbus Catholic Union Hall Langdon Society California Knight of Columbus Worcester Square Schmidt Tom Regan Pelletier

Worcester C. L. U. President Dying in Worcester Home

Charles A. Cullen, president of the Central Labor Union, lies in critical condition at his Worcester home. He worsened after learning of the State House shooting, with all three labor leaders being personal friends of his.

Worcester Charles A. Cullen Central Labor Union State House

Death of Somerville Resident Alexander H Weld at 86

Alexander H Weld of Somerville died at his home on Harvard Street after a brief illness from grip. He was 86 years old and long ago engaged in the boot and shoe trade in Boston before retiring from active work.

Alexander H. Weld Somerville Harvard Street Grip Mr. Weld Boston

Hood's Milk Brings Hygienic Safeguards to Consumers

Hygienic safeguards assure pure milk from Hood's brand until it reaches your hands. The notice emphasizes cleanliness and quality control, urging confidence in the product and its safety for the family.

Surgeon Braisted Receives Bolivar Order For Valor

In Curacao Sur geon William C. Braisted of the American navy is awarded the Order of Bolivar for valiant surgical aid to Venezuelan soldiers at Puerto Cabello in 1899. The report also covers a Venezuela French-Venezuela Railroad Company damages ruling in Curacao and other international notes.

Willemstad Curacoa Theattic Puerto Cabello Bolivar William C. Braisted High Federal Court of Venezuela Venezuela

Death on the Gatherer schooner at Commercial wharf

John M. Casey age 50 was found dead in a bunk aboard the Gatherer at Commercial wharf after a night exposure. Separate incidents report Joseph Ryan 38 arrested for alleged watch larceny of a $25 value on Friend street and a $50 grocery fire at Giuseppe Cambria’s North street store caused by a defective flue. An unidentified man, arrested for intoxication, died at the North Grove Street morgue from alcoholism, per Medical Examiner Magrath.

John M. Casey Fourth Street Boston Gatherer Commercial Wharf Joseph Ryan George Colby Manchester N. H Friend Street Giuseppe Cambria North Street North Grove Street Magrath Station 3

Clerical Meeting Opens at Newton Teleological Institute

A major annual clerical gathering starts today at the Newton Teleological Institute and runs through tomorrow. President N E Wood aims to bring many New England secretaries to the event with full representation from all states. Rev W H Eaton cannot attend and is replaced by Mr Bond. The meeting seeks better coordination between field secretaries and incoming young pastors.

Newton

Reverend Eugene Webster to Speak on Hotel Chaplaincy

The Rev. Eugene Webster, taking duties as chaplain and religious adviser for hotels and theatres, will discuss his work at Ballou Hall Universalist building. Webster has led Sunday evening services at the Nottingham and Westminster churches.

Eugene Webster Ballou Hall Universalist Webster Nottingham Westminster

Copper Curb and Mining Outlook Enlarged to 32 Pages

The Copper Curb and Mining Outlook announces an enlargement to 32 pages highlighting its status as a leading mining and investment journal. Published every Wednesday, it offers free mail delivery upon receipt of name and address through O F Jonasson & Co of New York.

Progressive Investor O. F. Jonasson & Co Broadway New York

Market Review and Outlook Faces Bearish Shakeout

A volatile week shows rising call money rates and waning bullish sentiment across rail and industrial stocks. Banks stress and large copper reserves hint at tighter liquidity and a cautious outlook for November earnings, with analysts noting reduced net gains and ongoing price declines in key equities.

Sion Pennsyl Mania New York Central Louisville Nashville Harriman Pacifics Distill Linois Central Chicago Northwestern Indus Atchison Amalgamated Copper Company Butte Boston & Mon Iipeseses Arizona Commercial Arnold PY Atlantic O Boston Consol Butte Coalition Calumet & Arizona Calumet & Hecla Daly West Dominion Iron Dominion Coal Pref Elm River Csecccees Franklin Cscsseese Greene Cananea Guanajuato Isle Royale Cesses Mexico Consol North Butte Old Dominion Quincey Rhode Island Santa Fe Shannon St Mary’s Tamarack Trinity United Copper Ate Utah Consolidated Victoria Ceesseeeeneee Winonnd Vceeercseeen Wolverine Seeee

Street Opinions On The Market

A compilation of forecasts from Dick Bros. & Co., B. C. Pratt & Co., Ball & Whicher, Corey Milliken & Co., Curtis & Sederquist, Alfred Mestre & Co. on market direction. They foresee a prolonged trading market with rallies and corrections, noting eventual anticipation of easier money after year start and opportunities for investors amid recessions.

Dick Bros. & Co B. C. Pratt & Co Ball & Whicher Corey, Milliken & Co Simonpure Curtis & Sederquist Alfred Mestre & Co

Irish Club Elections and Initiations Across City

Mayo Men's Club at 18 Kneeland Street initiated 10 new members and elected officers led by President Joseph J. Mulroy. Roscommon Club and Dublin Club also named officers. Cork county meeting at Hibernian Hall elected leaders and set a joint ball in Odd Fellows Hall with Ladies Auxiliary report.

Mayo Men's Club Kneeland Street Joseph J. Mulroy J. H. Curry P. F. Hastings P. I. Gavin James McAndrew D. J. Carroll M. Mulroy J. N. Curry P. F Knights of Honor Washington Street Cork County Hibernian Iall Charlestown Odd Fellows’ Hall J. Dennehy Central Council M. S. Drew P. J. Connell T. J. Kelliher John Collins

Blizzard tragedy offshore ends in missing fishermen

A violent nor’easter drives 100 plus gasoline fishing launches far from shore as crews chase abundant cod and haddock. Dories search reveals upturned craft near Thatcher's Island. among the missing is Peter Reis, presumed dead, with the Mosquito still aiding the coastwide hunt.

Billingsgate Island Dories

Death-Defying Rescue Of Ida M Silva Crew In Gale

In a Plymouth harbor gale and snow, Captain A B Rogers and Garnet life savers rescued most of the Ida M Silva crew after the Boston schooner struck near Brown's Island. Cabin boy Frank Everett White and three men reached Quish beach before rushing relief brought the surf boat through immense waves. The vessel flooded to two feet in the cabin with rudder and keel missing, but the crew were saved.

Essex L. M. J. Costa Gloucester Joseph Silva Albert Pinkham Cook Joseph Gray Joseph Rose Joseph Burnham Tony Enos Aleck Longley Henry Longley Frank Everett White Cabin Boy Hiram Day Ben Gehry George Cushing Sootland Plymouth A. B. Rogers Garnet Life Saving Station Ida M. Silva Boston Plymouth Harbor Silva Brown’s Island Everett White Saquish Gurnet Rogers

Rescued After Stranded in Storm Aboard Hattie Knowlton

W F Newcomb of Lynn, 54, aboard the fishing schooner Hattie Knowlton, battled a weekend gale in an open dory from 3 pm Saturday until 8 am Sunday. rescued by the Liberty near Boston Light after an uncharted steamer signaled a pilot boat. He recovered consciousness aboard the Hattie Knowlton at T Wharf but had icelike gear and waterfilled oarless craft.

W. F. Newcomb Lynn Hattie Knowlton Liberty Boston Light Newcomb T Wharf Boston

Four Fishermen Missing After Storm Off Rockport

Dec 15 report from Rockport says four fishermen are believed dead after a gale struck a dory fleet from the schooner Mary P. Mosquito and the Viking seven miles off Thatcher's Right. Captain Oliver of the Mosquito found three missing men, Lisbon natives, while Thomas Peterson of Gloucester survived after drifting near Pigeon Cove.

Thatcher's Peters Francis P. Mosquito Rockport Mary P. Mosquito Boston Viking Thatcher Dory Oliver Mosquito John Peters Lisbon Portugal Thomas Peterson Gloucester Twinighthouse Pigeon Cove Peterson Hiram Reis Pugwash N. S Reis

Tug And Four Barges Lost In Gallant Rescue

A barge wreck split in two off the coast trapping a woman and two men in a deckhouse. Captain Storer devised a rope and oil can line, life-savers chased it ashore, and five men hauled the deckhouse through heavy surf. The rescuers finally pulled the trio to safety after hours of peril.

Captain Storer Storer

British schooner New Era wrecked in Halifax harbor

During a heavy snowstorm the British schooner New Era from Port Hastings ran ashore on Sand Point at the harbor entrance and was a total loss. The crew were rescued.

Halifax N. S New Era Port Hastings Sand Point

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