02 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
1
The four masted schooner Benjamin F. E. arrives in Boston Harbor after a harrowing Atlantic voyage. Pestilence and tempests scourged the crew and ship, mutiny threats loomed as seawater poured in, and an ocean tug rescued the vessel off Nassau before docking yesterday.
Captain Larkin recounts a Boston to Nova Scotia voyage that turned to a hard luck leg with smallpox aboard Buenos Aires port call. The cook and mate fell ill causing delays as the ship pressed toward Santos and finally returned to Boston. The crew endures sickness, delays, and a year away from home.
At 10 o clock this morning the Rhode Island and the New Jersey joined the first division of the battleship fleet at Gibraltar. The fourth division under Rear Admiral Potter followed with Wisconsin Illinois Kearsarge and Kentucky. The third division under Rear Admiral Schroeder arrived next with Louisiana Missouri Ohio and Virginia. Salutes omitted on Sunday were fired, creating a vivid harbor scene.
The article reports Dr. Chapman calling for national prayer amid the Boston evangelistic effort. He says Boston is deeply stirred and urges Christians across America to pray as never before, outlining an appeal for spiritual awakening in the city, New England, and the nation.
A fragment notes a person named in a Bible marginal entry with the instruction to cut out the name and preserve it in a Bible. No further details are provided about origin, date, or purpose.
The forecast says New England will be fair and not so cold Tuesday and Wednesday with light to moderate west to southwest winds. Washington reports fair conditions with similar gentle winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
After 48 hours of winter, Boston and New England see milder weather today and tomorrow. Snow and frost gave way as temperatures rose from 7 to 14 degrees in the afternoon, easing a harsh spell that followed a heavy blizzard.
All day yesterday people hurried along the streets shivering from the cold. Various methods were adopted by everyone to stimulate the heart action and counteract the chill as snow and a stiff breeze combined with Jack Frost to penetrate to the marrow. Suburbanites faced delays commuting with trains arriving on time or late, covered in frost and ice.
The notice explains Candlemas or Ground Hog Day as the annual weather forecast with the groundhog’s shadow predicting a late or early spring. The author urges readers to watch the woodchuck for the omen.
The two masted schooner J Arthur Lord of New York captained by Donovan, bound from New London to St John N B was iced up and without anchors. It was towed to Vineyard Haven tonight by the revenue cutter Acushnet after being picked up off Great Point Nantucket following a northerly gale that pushed it from Handkerchief Shoal.
Boston shows strong religious awakenings as 600 Chapman-Alexander campaign workers march with Salvation Army band through the South End. Crowds grow at noon meetings with two extra buildings in use and plans for parades and band marches to reach more attendees.
Thousands of workers connected with several groups bring flowers to distribute to sick and hospital patients. Tonight and tomorrow service members and civilians will attend services and deliver blossoms to hospitals and homebound individuals across the city.
Railroad timetable fragment references Atlantic Coast Line service via 298 Washington Street. sparse OCR shows stations Ormond Palm Beach Miami with implied routing and schedule context.
Principal Morton King of the Minot School, Neponset, faced a School Committee session after parents including Mr. and Mrs. McGilvery and Mrs. McLoud accused him of harsh punishments, alleged intemperance, and improper conduct with a teacher. He admitted only two ounces of brandy for emergencies. The committee will investigate but will not pursue further public action.
Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association hosts its annual indoor games with notable notes on Bad Bill Dahlen’s Southward request at Dovey’s expense and Cy Young stating peak fitness to begin. B A A adds 500 seats for Saturday. a Mechanic Arts High player suffers a collarbone injury amid play. Abe Attell vs Jem Driscoll result noted with Driscoll defeating Philadelphia in a preliminary bout.
In Point Marion, near Pittsburg, Joseph Verner was pulled from a burning home by friends using a long hooked pole. Neighbors arrived to find him unconscious on the floor and could not reach him in time. he died of his burns.
Washington Feb 1 A joint resolution was agreed to unanimously in the Senate to appropriate 16000 to defray expenses for fitting up the Capitol for the inauguration of William H. Taft.
Miss Ellen Terry has refused an offer of 2000 dollars weekly for 21 weeks from William Morris to appear in vaudeville in America. The London report notes the star declined the proposal.
Leverett Newhall of the Melrose Highlands Hose Company was found with three toes frozen after sleeping at the Hose No. 8 house. The outdoor thermometer read five below zero this morning. The incident occurred while the firemen rested in a dormitory at the firehouse.
The libel suit filed by Congressman Hobson against Congressman John A Kelcher was returnable in the Superior Civil Court yesterday, but no papers had been filed by closing time.
A witness at the Burbank Hospital hearing testified Miss Margaret Cannon went to the operating room with the interne asking him to light the gas and to go with her. Miss Cannon denied other nurses' claims as jealousy between Cannon and Miss Lemay surfaced through testimony by Miss Margaret A. MacDonald of Quebec.
Mayor Hibbard attacks rival Fitzgerald over economy claims and voter dissatisfaction while criticizing layoffs and widows after municipal cuts. Ex-Mayor Fitzgerald retorts that economy harms laborers and families, accusing Hibbard of misusing taxpayer funds and privileges.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald is barred by Mayor Hibbard from removing department records from City Hall. He says he seeks material for a response to the Finance Commission's charges to be presented at Faneuil Hall. He spent time at City Hall yesterday examining Sewer Department files over $2000 contracts, claiming later administrations did advertise those solicitations differently.
Frank Wilhelm a justice of the peace and broker formerly of Boston was shot in his Newark New Jersey home at 8 30 to 9 pm The body was found in the basement hallway head near the door with a bullet wound over the right eye The revolver used was not found His wife discovered the body The Wilhelms had moved from Boston nine years ago and were renting rooms with three roomers at the High street residence.
Panama February reports Colonel Goethals told President-elect Taft that ships would pass through the Panama Canal on New Year’s Day 1915. Taft replied that plans are working and progress is on track. The inspection of the Culebra section nears practical completion nine miles long.
In Panama on February 1, invitations were sent to President Obaldia and ex opposition candidate Senor Arias for a dinner hosted by American minister Herbert G. Squiers in honor of the incoming American President. Taft met ill ex President Amador, officials who have long been at odds. Dynamite was removed from Culebra Cut ahead of Taft and engineers visit to reduce accident risk. Colonel Goethals announced naval vessels would pass the canal locks by January 1, 1915.
In Rochester New Hampshire on February 1 a loyal dog stood over the body of Warren Hanscom a shoemaker who froze to death while returning from a hunting trip. The hound protected the scene circling the body and deterred searchers until beaten back.
Miss Ada M. Whyte the matron and Miss Ellen V. Griffin head nurse admitted an investigation at the hospital long before current charges against two nurses. The probe concerned admitting a visitor after hours and entertaining him on the stairs.
Greenfield Savings Bank was ordered to close its doors by Bank Commissioner Jay pending examination and retrenchment. He cited 6900 depositors and unwise real estate loans in North Adams as the cause, with plans to resume operations once assets are sound and losses reduced. The bank’s president is Robert Abercrombie and the treasurer is William F. Aiken.
Havana February 1 President Gomez’s message to the Cuban Congress is read as a rebuke of the United States criticizing intervention era legislation and urging tariff concessions from the U S while preserving Cuba’s friendliness to other nations.
A Times despatch from St. Petersburg reports the great powers sanction Russia's scheme to cancel portions of the Turkish war indemnity owed to Bulgaria. Turkey would borrow 125 million francs, with Bulgaria promising to reimburse Russia up to 82 million francs via annual 5 million franc payments and a sinking fund.
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