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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1907

Page

14

Navy Deploys Ships to Guatemala and Nicaragua Tense Patch

The State Department asks for kept vessels in Central American waters. The gunboat Marietta sails from Guantanamo to Greytown, Nicaragua, joining the cruiser Chicago headed to Acajusta, Honduras. Yorktown to Mare Island then Magdalena Bay for maneuvers.

Washington State Department Central American Navy Department Marietta Guantanamo Greytown Gulf Nicaragua Chicago Acajusta Honduras Yorktown Mare Island Central America Pacific Fleet Magdalena Bay

American Insurance Co Officials Deny Rumors of Insolvency

Officials of the American Insurance Company denied rumors of an investigation and impending receivership. The company under Francis Peabody Jr and Henry S Bean faced prior agitation over San Francisco claims, with examiner Fletcher reported to have reviewed insured losses and potential insolvency.

American Insurance Company San Francisco Francis Peabody Danvers Henry S Examiner Fletcher John P. Leonard Francis Peabody, Jr Peabody & Arnold Bean

Morse's Banner Offer Aimed at Quality and Low Price

A Morse's banner salute promotes a sale blending attractive low price with assured quality. Men's suits in multiple patterns are offered at 11, with many styles to fit various sizes. A hat tightening tip mocks costly drippings, suggesting a $3.00 seconds sale now reduced to $2.00.

Engineers Die As Adirondack Express Side-Swipes Freight

Ossining N Y Feb 8 The Adirondack and Montreal express on the New York Central struck a freight engine at a cross over a mile south of Ossining killing engineer William Wirk and fireman James Armitage. Five others hurt four of them passengers including Frank Hopper and John J McCarthy. The Wayfair carriage carried Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and party who escaped injury.

Ossining N. Y Adirondack and Montreal Express New York Central Railroad William Wirk James Armitage Frank Hopper Fishkill Landing John J. McCarthy Brooklyn Wayfair Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt

Boston & Northern Street Railway employees ball at armory

Stoneham on February 8 saw the fourth annual ball of the Boston and Northern Street Railway Company with about 400 attendees. An 8 to 9 pm program featured singing and buck and wing dancing led by Floor Director Timothy Cronin and assistants.

Stoneham Boston & Northern Street Railway Company Herbert Daly A. Smyth J. M. Conrad Timothy Cronin

Central American peace effort with Marblehead ships at stake

The United States and Mexico seek to avert war between Honduras, Nicaragua, and other Central American states by offering good offices under the San Jose treaty and the Marblehead pact. Ships may be sent to aid ministers and protect American property if disorders occur while a settlement is pursued. Both sides are urged to desist from rearming during negotiations.

Central America Marblehead William K.alger Tegucigalpa Honduras Guatemala City Nicaragua Mexico America Washington State Department Department San Jose Republic of Mexico United States

Four Cars Turn Turtle Injuring Three In Ithaca Train Wreck

A Lehigh Valley passenger train derailed at a curve near Hutchins Crossing in Ithaca spreading rails, sending four cars into a ditch and turning them upside down. The locomotive and rear Pullman stayed on rails. One passenger, James P. Meagher of Syracuse, was badly hurt with a broken shoulder and three broken ribs, with fears of internal injuries.

Ithaca N. Y Lehigh Valley Hutchins’ Crossing James P. Meagher Syracuse

Wakefield High School Class Reunites in Franley Hall Dance

Wakefield high school alumni from the class of 190% held a reunion and dance at Franley's Hall this evening. About 150 couples danced until midnight, with Miss Gladys Hawley Miss Ethel Pierce Miss Annie McKeon Percy Winkley Duncan MacIntosh and Mathan Eaton directing the event.

Wakefield Wakefield High School Franley’s Gladys Hawley Ethel Pierce Annie McKeon Percy Winkley Duncan MacIntosh Mathan Eaton

Bargain Clothing Sale Ad Slashes Prices Across Suits and Coats

Advertisement offers marked down men s suits from 10 to 25 and overcoats from 10 to 25 with money back on unsatisfactory purchases. Neckwear and other items show select prices such as 49c through 50c and 15c for various goods. Readable text emphasizes bargains and steady customer appeal.

S A. m. Sharp New England Washington St Columbia

Boston Police Chief Demands Sidewalk Stands Legalized

Police Commissioner O'Meara told the committee on cities that sidewalk stands in Boston must be removed unless legalized by the Legislature. He, in his first Beacon Hill appearance, said every sidewalk stand operator is in violation of law.

O'Meara Committee On Cities Boston O’meara Beacon Hill Stephen O’meara

Moon Born From Earth Says Prof Pickering

Harvard astronomer Professor William H. Pickering argues in the Journal of Geology that the moon was ejected from a hot, partially solid Earth as it cooled, leaving traces along the Pacific region. He links oceanic volcanic activity to the event and suggests material scraped from Earth's surface formed the moon.

Pacific Ocean William H. Pickering Harvard University of Chicago Journal of Geology Pickering Post Harvard Observatory Cambridge Earth Moon Pacific Atlantic

Representative Mock of Ward 22 Bribery Case Emerges

A Ward 22 representative nicknamed Mock rose to prominence last year amid a bribery controversy. The ongoing case drew scrutiny to local politics and calls for ethics reform intensify as details unfold.

Mock Ward

Lawmaker Seeks End to Immunity Bath for Testimony

The man attacked by Representative Gethro regarding his testimony testified before the judiciary committee yesterday. He urged changing the law to prevent someone called to testify in a case where they could be implicated from being absolved from prosecution.

Gethro Committee On Judiciary

Legislators Clash Over Economic Bill and Court Messenger Pay

In the legislature the economy bill sparked a 17 to 7 vote in the upper chamber led by Senator Allan Buttrick amid debate. The publication project has cost 247000 to date, due to finish in 1911 with annual 10000 costs. In the House, Representative Conway opposed paying the Supreme Court messenger in Suffolk County 2000 instead of 1700, and the bill was recommitted on Tuttle’s motion from Pittsfield.

Allan Buttrick Conway Supreme Court Suffolk County Tuttle Pittsfield

Zoo proposed in Middlesex Fells for Greater Boston study

Professor Sedgwick of MIT told the committee on metropolitan affairs that a zoo in the Middlesex Fells would let Greater Boston residents study their fellow citizens in the animal kingdom. The Massachusetts Zoological Society presents the petition. Chairman de las Casas of the Metropolitan Park Commission did not oppose. The project would require the park commission to grant rights in the Fells.

Sedgwick Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Middlesex Fells Greater Boston Massachusetts Zoological Society de Las Casas Metropolitan Park Commission Park Commission Fells

Reopen Grotto at Revere House in Boston’s Bowdoin Square

Deep in a city cave the Revere House dining grotto reopened last night after six months with changes. The dimly lit room uses asbestos concealment, seats 300, and 30 well dressed waiters are on duty. Two women’s orchestras play from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hugh McGovern from Herald Square Hotel leads the operation.

Boston Harris Revere House Bowdoin Square Hugh McGovern Herald Square Hotel New York

Seminary Club Holds Banquet at Westminster Hotel

Members of the Robinson Seminary Club gathered for their annual banquet at the Westminster Hotel last evening, celebrating club activities and renewing plans for the coming year.

Robinson Seminary Club Westminster Hotel

West men flood Boston with misleading financial ads

Meyer Bloomfield urged new laws to curb misleading financial advertisements as he warned that men from the West were flooding Boston with deceptive literature.

Meyer Bloomfield Boston

Brighton High Alumni Reunion Tops Attendance at Nottingham

The Brighton High School Alumni Association reunion at the Nottingham last night drew the largest crowd in its history. President J Frederic Lockatt and Treasurer Walter A Lambert were recognized for their major efforts in making the event a success.

Brighton High School Alumni Association Nottingham J. Frederic Lockatt Walter A. Lambert

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