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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
12
New England marks the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln with church school and public readings of the Gettysburg Address and frequent eulogies by Civil War veterans. Tributes emphasize Lincoln as a symbol of union and emancipation for today’s youth.
The city gathers for an elaborate observance with Julia Ward Howe reading a commemorative poem at Symphony Hall. John D. Long delivers the oration, Major Higginson presides, and John K E Gilman reads The Gettysburg Address. Boston Symphony Orchestr a 200 voice chorus, with invocations by bishops, and a noon Lincoln oration by Senator Lodge at the State House.
An explosion at Troquogrieux mine storehouse in Nancy France killed six people. The blast shattered windows within three miles and was heard ten miles away, as a large quantity of dynamite and 10 000 blasting cartridges detonated.
Playwright Clyde Fitch presents The Happy Marriage at Hollis Street Theatre tonight with Doris Keane and Edwin Arden leading a charming cast. The story follows a neglected wife and a husband consumed by business, with an amorous interloper adding tension.
The Hague February 7 gifts overwhelm the queen with almost every baby item donated from nursery furniture to tea sets and toys. Committees present a broad collection described as Wilhelmina's growing museum sparking talk of an extra palace wing.
The three masted British schooner Fleetly commanded by Captain Creaser, sailing from Lunenburg Nova Scotia to New York with wood pulp, ran ashore near Point Judith light inside the harbor shortly after nightfall. After striking two hours before high tide, rescuers hoped the sheltered position would allow boating to safety.
Steamship passengers report warlike prep at Salvador and Nicaragua. President Figueroa inspects port garrisons as rumors claim Salvadoran revolutionists led by Dr. Alfiro, aided by Nicaragua, plan an invasion.
Men searched the burned ruins at 38 Tappan Street all day for the body of David Lyndes who lived alone in the house his wife had died three months earlier. John J. Lucey of Tappan Street testified Lyndes was at his store last night before 10 o clock and used a telephone hours before the blaze began.
A nearly finished three story wooden house at Intervale and Normandy in Roxbury built by Henry Sudhauler was wrecked by fire yesterday afternoon. A brisk wind fanned the flames causing alarm in nearby residents but the blaze remained in the structure, resulting in about 3000 in damage.
A brisk blaze tore through the restaurant of S. Praeris at 278 Devonshire street last night. Loss reached about 800 dollars with delayed response blamed on a late alarm from the nearest fire box.
An explosion of vanilla syrup at Frank N. McDonald’s drug store 449 Tremont Street caused about 200 dollars in damage to perfumes and soda fountain syrups. Overheated alcohol used in syrup prep is blamed for the blast, which shattered bottles and glass and stirred neighborhood excitement.
Dartmouth men in Boston express approval of the trustees offer to Samuel W. McCall of Winchester Representative in Congress and Ways and Means Committee member. He contemplates resigning after 16 years with a $10 000 salary and residence, weighed by possible Senate ambitions.
Handel and Haydn Society presented Elijah at Symphony Hall in observance of Mendelssohn’s centennial. It marked the 56th society performance with strong chorus work under Mollenhauer. Soloists Jeanne Jomelli Gwilym Miles Florence Mulford and Cecil James received praise for their distinctive parts and delivery.
Westfield on Feb 7 hosts the marriage of Miss Nellie M. Shepard to Charles Howard West of Providence R I, a union that connects direct descendants of two noted New England families.
Lisbon reports eighty soldiers sent from Madeira to quell plague in the Azores mutinied and invaded a town laboratory. They ordered doctors to halt the epidemic within fifteen days and threatened lab workers if the deadline was missed.
New Haven Conn Feb 7 Coroner notes the body of Mrs James Hazelton 34 found in a trunk at her home on Faton Street had not been dismembered but jammed in with a hammer Her husband is charged with causing her death and is being sought by authorities
Byron Chandler was served with divorce papers on a Buffalo platform as he alighted from a train. The Reading Mass. native had surfaced in public gossip for six months over domestic troubles and is linked to the Nearly a Hero company with Grace LaRue and Sam Bernard. He admitted the service.
Count and Countess Magri baron Magri from Middleboro write friends they were received by President Roosevelt last week. The quartet spoke briefly as the President expressed delight at meeting them. The Magris have met nearly every President since Lincoln and discussed Lincoln's memory with Roosevelt before leaving the White House after a pleasant half hour.
Wireless from Captain Finch reports the Cymric at 7 p.m. 586 miles east of Boston Light and likely to dock about 8 a.m. Tuesday. The message confirms all well on board.
Timothy Sullivan aged 45 and single was found dead in his room at 5 Belknap Place West End yesterday morning after being missing for two days. Sullivan worked as a switchman.
Annapolis February 7. Professor C. V. Cusacis of the Naval Academy department of modern languages yesterday walked from Annapolis to Baltimore a distance of 29 miles in under five hours. The feat followed a large wager among brother officers on the outcome.
Mr West is descended from Roger Williams on his mother’s side while the bride is a great great granddaughter of General William Shepard who served on General Washington’s staff. The ceremony was performed yesterday morning by the Rev. N M Dyckman.
Captain John Daland, a Salem merchant and Civil War veteran from a prominent local family, died at his home after years of illness. Born in 1888, he served as collector of the port of Salem from 1888 to 1903 and belonged to the Loyal Legion.
Salem mourns William P. Hayward age 85 longtime educator and principal of Pickering School. He began teaching for 51 years including 42 in Salem and retired in 1895 after serving as principal for over four decades. His death follows a long illness.
Charles Kizila Witz, 12, and Isidore Mann, 11, were charged in Children's Court with forging a 37 check to buy an American flag and roses for their teacher. They pled guilty hoping for a grade promotion, but the teacher did not promote them and they later asked for the gifts back.
A Virginia jury in Holland returned a first degree murder verdict against Samuel Hardy for the October 26 1908 death of Tiberius Grachius Jones. Jurors prayed for guidance while deliberating and two members wept upon returning with the verdict, which qualifies for the electric chair.
At the annual District Grand Lodge No. 1 convention of the Independent Order of B Nai Brith in New York City plans were laid for establishing headquarters for Hebrew immigrant and settlement work in this city. The district covers lodges in New York Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Reports from the Atlantic battleship fleet show far less repair work needed than expected. Skeleton masts searchlights magazine cooling gear and fire control changes are approved with demand for new turret turning gear. Secretary Newberry may use an army transport to move Congress to the February 22 review at Hampton Roads. Navy officials call Manila criticisms of Rear Admiral Sperry untrue.
The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry, returning from Gibraltar, passed Cape Saint Vincent off Portugal at 10 oclock this morning. The flagship signalled All well.
Parliament session will feature the budget with Lloyd George presenting. Government pledges uphold the two power standard with a ten percent margin for the navy. Conservative officers say a fleet ten percent stronger than America's and Germany's combined navies will require at least five capital ships. Some argue America should be excluded from the estimate as unlikely an enemy.
American tariff experts warn France may enact a revised tariff within a year that would seriously discriminate against imports from the United States. They say trade with France is already poor under existing tariff laws.
The Religious Education Association holds a three day convention in West Chicago beginning next Tuesday. Prominent speakers from the United States and abroad attend including James Bryce Britain’s ambassador. Harvard’s Professor Francis A Peabody helped extend work in England. Sessions likely focus on Sunday school methods and President Eliot of Harvard speaks on The Ethics of Industrialism.
An Irish terrier followed John Hardy from Cambridge to the city and was locked up for safe keeping at the Joy Street police station for five hours yesterday. Cambridge police identified the dog's owner as John Kenney of Howard Place.
Liverpool February 7 Crowds awaited Captain Inman Sealby and wireless operator Jack Binns as the White Star steamer Baltic failed to reach the Mersey at tide time. The ship will dock tomorrow morning delaying the anticipated ovation for the famed men after the Republic disaster.
In St Peters burg on February 17 General Fredericks former governor of Nizhni Novgorod was sentenced for complicity in famine relief grain scandals. He received dismissal from government service and a $5000 fine or one year in prison in default of payment.
Timothy Connolly aged 35 of 30 Clinton Avenue Norwood was struck and killed by an electric car on Main Street near the Walpole line. He stepped onto the tracks from a shadowed curb as the Walpole bound car approached. He leaves a sister Delia Connolly of Dedham.
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick national treasurer of the United Irish League spoke to the John Redmond branch at Armory Hall Roxbury. The gathering was well attended with about 300 present and thirty two new members admitted to the organization.
A reader from Athol Massachusetts tests Talbot Co Holeproof Hosiery claiming six pair would not wear out. Six months become twelve with no wear. She endorses the product and credits the promotion for its fame.
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