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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1907

Page

4

Armada Crosses Gulf Stream In Stately Precision

Washington dispatch reports the United States battleship fleet moving toward the tropics in a disciplined formation. The Connecticut led the line as Admiral Evans ordered double column movement and praised the crews for precise sailing amid fine weather and calm seas.

Gulf Stream Washington, D. C United States Tropics Bahamas Jacksonville Florida Trinidad St. Thomas Admiral Fyans Connecticut U. S. Connecticut Evans

Wireless telephones link Savannah fleet with Connecticut

The Savannah De Forest wireless station reported successful use of wireless telephones on the battleship squadron including the Connecticut Georgia and Minnesota. Messages showed fleet conversations and orders via wireless during its voyage with a 3 p m update stating contact with a San Juan Puerto Rico station.

Savannah Savannah de Forest Connecticut Georgia Minnesota Norfolk Washington New York San Juan Porto Rico Jacksonville Evans Louisiana Gulf Stream

Taft Talks Of Fleet On Board Steamer President Grant

Secretary of War Taft, finishing his world voyage on the President Grant, spoke by wireless from Halifax and said he probably will reach New York about noon.

President Grant Halifax N. S Taft New York

Boston Remedies Gain Popular Approval Says Cambridge Man

Joseph Smith of Cambridgeport tests Cooper remedies claiming chronic constipation relief and improved digestion after trying the New Discovery medicine. He credits immediate relief and long term wellness due to the Boston introduced treatment.

Boston L . Cooper Mr. Cooper Jaynes Drug Stores Joseph Smith Norfolk Street Cambridgeport

Secretary lauds Pacific fleet cruise as essential navy practice

The secretary commented on the departure of the large American fleet for the Pacific saying the voyage provides necessary training and war footing experience. He argued that such cruises justify the billions invested in naval expansion by offering practice unavailable otherwise.

Pacific

Riker Jaynes Shoppers Recall Five Stores in Boston and NYC

A holiday scene in Boston highlights the Riker Jaynes drug stores in Boston Brooklyn and New York boasting fourteen outlets. Shoppers admire violet water dainty perfumes and foreign goods from Roger & Gallet Lubin Piper and more while noting large purchases and low prices due to the chain's buying power.

Washington Street Jaynes Riker’s Riker-Jaynes Riker Boston Roger & Gallet’s Lubin’s Piper’s Hfionbigant’s Brooklyn New York John

Fishing Fleet Brings In Heavy Haul As Storm Rages

Nine fisheries reported at the wharf with two boats, Muriel and Lillian, returning from off shore grounds. Lillian carried 50 000 pounds of haddock cod and hake as part of a 153 100 pound total catch of mixed fresh fish. Prices paid to skippers topped at 7 cents per pound for haddock and cod, hake 41 4 to 6 1 4 cents, pollock 41 2 and cusk 21 2. The Mabel I Bryson crew shared 50 a man for the trip amid reports of severe weather on Dec 7 and 8. Other sailing vessels and liners are listed with cargoes and arrivals, including the Saxonia with 652 passengers and the Ivernia arriving at Queenstown.

Muriel Lillian Olive S*. Hutchins Mabel I. Bryson den of Kelly Manila Cebu Singapore Algiers Leyland Line Canadian Menominee Red Star Line Antwerp Cambrian London Rauenfels Calcutta Dominick Gallagher Ajax Breyman Bros State Lodge Mercedes Annapolis N. S Rockland Tennants Harbor George H. Miller Lawson Miller Cunard Line Saxonia J. W. T. Charlies East Boston Ivernia A. G. Dunning Queenstown

Walker to be brought back on bench warrant in fraud case

New Britain Connecticut December reports that Walker faces three charges of embezzlement forgery and uttering forged papers. The indictment stems from a defalcation estimated at about a half million dollars and he will be returned to the city on the bench warrant issued at the March term of the Superior Court.

New Britain, Conn Walker Superior Court

Brewers Aid Liquor Laws In St Louis Archipelago

Excise Commissioner Mulvihill said every St Louis and East St Louis brewer along with four leading brewers from other cities with depots here pledged not to supply beer to saloons or lid clubs on a blacklist the commissioner will furnish. The blacklist will list saloons or clubs that break the liquor law.

ST. Louis Mulvihill East St. Louis

Shipping News: Arrivals and departures of steamers and schooners

Shipping news lists arrivals with merchandise and passengers including Grampian Outram Grecian Briggs and City of Gloucester. tugs and barges named for towing tasks. steamers Esparta Devonian and Admiral Sampson cleared or sailed. ports include Glasgow Moville New York Baltimore and Portland with multiple vessels and **lengths and times** given for day and night events.

Grampian Outram Glasgow Moville Sun Halifax N. S Grecian Briggs Philadelphia Jamess. Whitney Grove New York Dingley Linscott Portland City of Remus Teaser Calhoun Yemassee Catawissa Sevier Wisconisco Eagle Hill Shawmont Protector Conrad Liverpool General E. S. Greeley Yalloch Newport News Singleton Palmer Potter Baltimore Marion Draper Lewis South Amboy Hyannis Boothbay Orion Esparta Port Simon C. R James Whitney Helen Shafner Wind W N. W Devonian (Br Catalone Louisburg C. B Admiral Sampson Port Antonio Jam Herman Winter Nantucket Norfolk Everett Tugs International Thomaston Merriam Salem Preston Daniel Willard Edgewater Maywood Cto Albany Rondout Weehawken Carlisle Enterprise George R. Skelfield Governor Powers Independent Nellie I. Sawyer

Gage Nourse Wedding Unites Winthrop Couple

Dr Edward Franklin Gage of Winthrop married Miss Mary Ethel Nourse daughter of Merrill Nourse of Charlestown by Rev Alexander McKenzie of Union Congregational Church Winthrop. Catherine Jackson of Wyoming was maid of honor. Guests came from New York California Florida Orange NJ North Andover Charlestown and Winthrop. They will live at 56 Shore Drive Winthrop after their wedding trip.

Edward Franklin Gage Winthrop Mary Ethel Nourse Merrill Nourse Charlestown Alexander McKenzie Union Congregational Church Catherine Jackson Wyoming New York California Florida Orange N. J North Andover Shore Drive

A Successful Star Edna Goodrich Makes Boston Debut

Edna Goodrich arrives in Boston as a rapid rising dramatic actress working with Nat Goodwin. Former Microdora sextet member turned lyric stage artist, she chose acting and found quick success in her first engagement. The brunette star with a soft voice is set for further notice next week during repertory performances with Mr. Goodwin.

Edna Goodrich Nat Goodwin Boston Lyric Stage Miss Goodrich

Booker T. Washington Receives Freemason Degrees

Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute and prominent Black leader, was honored with Freemasonry degrees last night by the M W Prince Hall Grand Lodge in Massachusetts. Grand Master William Lloyd Marshall conferred the degrees in a specially convened session at 446 Tremont Street. Prince Hall Lodge, oldest colored Masonic body, will mark its 100th anniversary next year.

Booker ‘'T. Washington Tuskegee Institute M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. M Massachusetts The Colored Masons Tremont Street William Lloyd Marshall Prince Hall Lodge

Plympton Perjury Verdict After Brief Deliberation

In Dedham on December 18 the jury returned a guilty verdict against Charles Porter Plympton of Medfield for perjury after just 15 minutes of deliberation. Sentencing will follow. Plympton posted bail set at 3000 dollars as his wife showed emotion.

Dedham Charles Porter Plympton Medfield

Boston Board Announces City Surplus After Expenses

The board of trustees of the pauper institutions announced that after settling all expenses the department would return a surplus of 4494 to the city treasury of Boston.

Treasury City of Boston

Moran Faces Grand Jury Graft Charges Amid City Hall Probes

Mayor Fitzgerald faces graft charges as the Finance Commission investigates costly contracts and unwarranted salary raises. Contracts awarded recently include Thomas J. Young & Co. and Comfrey, with testing of bids and potential contract cancellations by Mayor-elect Hibbard. The mayor defends his actions, aiming for debt restraint and accountability.

Fitzgerald Mayer-Elect Hibbard Finance Commission City Hall Thomas J. Young & Co Joseph J. Comfrey Michael Ff, Shay George H. Noone Daniel Marr Brighton Comfrey Malta Street Dorchester Farrell Shay Gibson Street Sewer Department Noone Canterbury Street Marr Tokio Street Mattapan Bruno & Petitti Court Street Hawthorne Street West Roxbury Christopher P. Conlin East Boston Frankfort Street Maverick Grove Streets Sanella & Brando M.co

Marriage of Treasurer Chapin in Rockville Connecticut

Miss Marion Sigourney Marless wed Arthur Beebe Chapin state treasurer of Massachusetts in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home. The Rev Charles E McKinley officiated with assistance from the Rev Dr BE Reed of Holyoke.

Rockwilgle Conn Dee Marion Sigourney Marless Arthur Beebe Chapin Massachusetts Herbert R. Marlless Charles E. McKinley Union Congregational C‘hurch BE. A. Reed Holyoke

It is Possible to Reduce Flesh Without Biet ing or Exercise

An unexplained old pamphlet-like claim argues that diet and exercise can harm the fleshy body and promotes a home fat-reduction mixture made of Marmola Cascara Aromatic Syrup Simplex and water to take after meals and at night. It asserts rapid fat removal with no wrinkles or stomach harm, rejecting patent remedies.

Fay

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