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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
2
Major Pawtucket Fire Damages Cole Block Establishments
A blaze in the cellar of C. A. Hayward’s rubber store in the Cole block on Main street drew Pawtucket and Central Falls units for three hours. Damage totals near 7000 to the building, with Deahy Brothers store losing 40000, Hayward 15000, Beekman & Moran 10000, second floor offices 2000, and third floor hall 2000. Three firefighters were overcome by smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hayward
Beekman & Moran
Harriet E. Cole
Holyoke Man Dies After Street Car Accident
George Williams an 88 year old paper mill worker died from injuries after being struck by an automobile as he alighted from a street car in Holyoke. Driver Edward Lambert was detained and to be arraigned in City Court on a manslaughter charge. Williams suffered nine broken ribs and extensive wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
George Williams
Edward Lambert
Williams
Despondent wife attempts suicide over Christmas in Ireland visit
Eva Mack, 23, of 1180 Fox Street Bronx, unable to leave her husband to spend Christmas with relatives in Ireland, attempted suicide today by taking poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
Eva Mack
Fox Street
Bronx
Mine Workers Journal Editor Claims Authorship
In Indianapolis on December 28, M Sexton editor of the Mine Workers Journal claimed he wrote the controversial editorial cited in John Mitchells contempt conviction and insisted Mitchell was unaware of the piece until service of legal papers. He defended the piece as a deliberate critique of an obscure judge and cited constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inde Anapolis
Ind
M. Sexton
Mine Workers’ Journal
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Sexton
Rev Israel Luce Dies Retired Maine Pastor at 75
The Rev Israel Luce 75 a retired Methodist clergyman died in Old Orchard Me He led Chestnut Street Church in Portland the largest he ever served West Medford sees Sunday school graduation St Raphael's Parish Brattleboro schools reopen after smallpox lull John Kittelle of Marlboro survives laudanum attempt Milo woodsman dies in Brownville lumber camp under investigation Newburyport plans union of three Congregational churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Israel Luce
Maine
Chestnut Street
Portland
West Medford
St. Raphael’s Parish
Milo, Me
Fred M. Strout
Mbeema Pond
Brownville
Boston
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromine Tablets
Claim for a fast cure for colds with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets sells at 25 cents. Druggists refund money if it fails. Groves signature appears on each box as booster for quick relief and train rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. W. Grove
Address Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Boston Merchants and Chamber Plan Unified Real Estate Venture
The articles authorize real estate investment and sustain the gratuity fund as two bodies merge. Alfred Waite says the combined group will pursue community welfare without personal or party bias. Committees from both organizations praise the move as strong for Boston’s industrial life and city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Alfred T. Waite
Mr. Waite
Harry W. Cumner
Merchants’ Club
John Mason Little
Merchants’ Association
Boston
Mr. Little
Bernard J. Rothwell
William A. Bancroft
George T. Coppins
C. H. Farnsworth
George W. Eddy
James J. Storrow
John H. Fahey
George S. Smith
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
James L. Richards
Rothwell Endorses Boston-New England Consolidation Plan
Bernard J. Rothwell of the Boston Chamber of Commerce argues that consolidating commercial, industrial, and professional groups would unite Boston and New England, providing stronger influence on public concerns, policies, and local development. He cites past diffusion of energy as costly and says a merged body would secure results and powerful solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard J. Rothwell
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston
New England
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Claims Relief for Ailing Eyes
An old advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy as an eye tonic that soothes and relieves tired or ailing eyes. The copy emphasizes quick healing and restorative effects for vision support.
Boston Merchants Seek Unity for Greater Boston and New England
President James J. Storrow of the Merchants' Association urges all Greater Boston business leaders to join forces with the Chamber of Commerce. He argues consolidation can boost regional interests but faces questions about member identity and sectoral balance, urged to proceed with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chamber of Commerce
James J. Storrow
Merchants’ Association
Bernard J. Rothwell
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Greater Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Merger Favor Expressed by Elmer A Lord
Elmer A Lord a leading city insurer and member of both groups backs the proposed consolidation. He tells the Postman there are no objections and notes his dual Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association membership. The merged interests will benefit the broader business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer A. Lord
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Association
Business leaders back proposed Chamber merger in Massachusetts
Frank Gair Macomber and others from marine insurance and finance praise a possible merger of the city and state chambers. They argue the consolidation would boost efficiency, reduce duplication, and strengthen influence in advancing the common welfare and business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor
Massachusetts
Frank Gair Macomber
Court Restores Martell Children to Parents
In Boston Judge Grant of the Probate Court ordered S P C C officers to monitor the Martell children while they live with their parents at 32 Dundee Street Jamaica Plain. The aunt Caroline Martell had kept them from their father C H Martell, but custody was given to the parents with oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
C. H. Martell
Dundee Street
Jamaica Plain
Grant
Martell
Caroline Martell
Quinn Sentenced to 40 Days in Assault Case
Michael Quinn of South Boston testified to Judge Murray that he fell against a knife he held during a Saturday morning assault on Edward O Malley of Gold Street. Quinn was given a 40 day jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Quinn
South Boston
Murray
Edward O'Malley
Goldstreet
Quinn
Newport Social Leader Mrs Brown Dies in Newport Home
New York and Boston society figure Mrs John Carter Brown, renowned for wealth and philanthropy, is reported dying at her Newport residence on December 28. Her prominence spans Newport social circles and Boston affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter Brown
Newport
America
Brown
Boston
Penn Wins First Round In Intercollegiate Chess Championship
In New York on December 28 the University of Pennsylvania won the opening round of the intercollegiate chess championship for the Rice Chess Club trophy. Penn defeated Cornell Brown teams as Hughes Whitaker and Freeman beat Tolins McCoy Perkins in 29 to 30 moves. The four round event continues with Hughes vs McCoy Freeman vs Tolins and Whitaker vs Perkins scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rice Chess Club
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Brown
Pennsylvania
L. Tolins
W. F. Hughes
O. R. McCoy
N. T. Whitaker
F. K. Perkins
W. B. Freeman
Hughes
Tolins
McCoy
Freeman
Whitaker
Perkins
Hing Recovers $375 for Training Again
In Municipal Civil Court yesterday Leander D. King sued former employer Daniel W. Caton of Foxboro over training service for the trotting stallion Aquin 2006. Witnesses included John M. Johnson Henry Titus and George Leavitt. A finding of $375 was ruled in favor of King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander D. King
Daniel W. Caton
Foxboro
King
John M. Johnson
New England Breeders’ Association
Henry Titus
Malcolm Forbes
George Leavitt
West End Giants Bowls to Top Form at Dougherty’s Alleys
The West End Giants, a five man colored bowling team led by captain Gil Curry, display expert play rivaling city league clubs. They practice at Dougherty's Alleys on Cambridge Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Giants
Gil Curry
Dougherty’s
Cambridge Street
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Vue Ee
Mi Yiuang
Spear Rege
Svawe
Iske
Sedates
Pawtucket
Atlantic
Pacific
Riker-Jaynes
Houghton & Dutton Co
Hall & Lyon Co
Providence
Woonsocket
Waltham
Worcester
Ropes Drug Co
Salem
Lynn
Beverly
Goldthwaite'’s
Brockton
Taunton
Emerson Fiome CO
Roxbury Sta
Mass
Brattleboro
John Kittelle
Marlboro
Newburyport
Prospect Street
Whitefield
United States
Boston Merchants’ Association
Pres. Rothwell
Storrow
By Charles M. Cox
Charles M. Cox
Charles M. Cox & 65
Mr. Cox
Exchange
Leslii! Clearing House
Washington St
Summer St
Falk’s Tailor Parlors
Seventh Ave
Falk
Leslie
Summer St. Opp
Orpheum Theatre
Frank G. Webster
Kidder, Peabody & Co
By I. Tucker Burr
I. Tucker Burr
Parkinson, Burr & Co
Mdam
Elmer E. Dawson
Penn
PSOE
Hing
Blank Boks
Franklin St
Ward
Brine
Somerville
Hannah
William H. Brine
Feckenthaili
Roxbury
Carl Feckenthal
Highland Street
Heyliger
Johannes A. Heyliger
Carolina Avenue
Grady Camp
W. V. — McNeil
Everett
John
Hugh and
Catherine McNelln
Montrose Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Holy Cross
Moore
New Bedford
James F. Moore
South Second Street
Munro
Edward Douglas Munro
James Munro
Sheridanastreet
Oliveira
Agita
John Oliveira
Bennington Street
Sacred Heart
Robinson
Rand Street
Maldeo
Alphonso Robinson
Son
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