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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
16
Louis Sockalexis, Penobscot baseball pioneer, collapsed and died of heart disease while logging in Burlington. His body was moved to Oldtown for burial.
Sockalexis born 41 years ago. paternal grandfather served as a Penobscot governor. Louis, Andrew Sockalexis’s uncle, was a standout athlete who ran 100 yards in 10 seconds and rose to prominent baseball roles. He played center field for Holy Cross in 1896, Cleveland in 1897, Hartford in the Eastern league, Lowell in the New England league, and Bangor in the Maine State league, later umpiring local leagues.
In Boston a record Christmas Eve celebration draws crowds to the Common for a 3000 light tree reaching 60 feet, a Kenny address, and a 900-chorister program led by Dr. Richard C. Cabot. Santa appears, fireworks ignite, and a wireless telephony link to Mayor Fitzgerald’s home shares holiday greetings.
The Post Santa Claus program reports its biggest year, thanking readers, the Hotel and Railroad News Co, Express companies, and dozens of volunteers including automobile clubs and private car owners who delivered 134 auto loads and 11 wagons of toys, games, and essential items to brighten underprivileged children. It notes 1277 letters from children and promises accounting of funds used to purchase gifts and substantial goods.
P O Hearn manager of Field's Corner Storage Ware House Company writes to the Post denying an article that claimed his storage house was damaged to the extent of 8000 dollars. He says there was no damage and asks for a correction, noting business harm. Date cited December 24.
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