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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
4
Mrs James M Morrison a prominent Roxbury social figure announces a reception this evening at 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury in honor of Cardinal O Connell. This marks the first strictly social event tied to the cardinal's return to Boston.
More than 500 prominent Greater Boston figures have accepted invitations including Governor and Mrs. Foss. For two days the house interior was prepped by a florist and the grounds received care. Hundreds of lights hung in festoons along the drive and arches over the gates bear the coats of arms of Pope Pius X and the cardinal.
Churchill is mobbed as he arrives in Belfast then addresses a Nationalist crowd. He outlines self government for Ireland with imperial control of armed forces, land and pensions schemes, while Redmond vows religious freedom and loyalty to the empire. He is interrupted by suffragists who press for votes for Irish women.
A mob outside the Grand Central hotel hurled pepper bags at Sir Winston Churchill as he left for a Liberal home rule rally. Maddened men cursed him, and women spat at his car, where Mrs Churchill and Lady Pirrie rode amid the tumult.
George Wright hailed as the Father of Baseball, along with John F Morrill and Fred Tenney, spoke at the Paint and Oil Club of New England gathering. About 300 husky rooters filled the bleachers to cheer the reminiscences and speakers.
After a preliminary game debris is cleared and President Felton of a club called thne bats in. He scores a hit and proclaims baseball the country’s national sport. Fred Tenney receives cheers and asserts baseball is the greatest game and a true American staple.
In remarks by George Wright and John F. Morrill, the history of baseball is traced to 1857 town ball roots in Boston. Wright hailed as Father of Baseball for scientific play, while Morrill praised Wright, Kelly, and Clarkson, noting long tenures with championship teams and historic ten thousand dollar beauties.
Jacksonville on February 8 reports Robert G. Fowler the ocean to ocean flyer completed his cross country trip. He touched down at Moncrief Park at 4 45 pm after starting in San Francisco and racing toward New York. The journey included stops from Emigrant Gap to Los Angeles and Houston with delays due to storms before finishing in Brantley Alabama.
The annual meeting of the Columbian National Life Insurance Company was held at 176-180 Federal Street with President Arthur E. Childs presiding. The report highlights rapid growth, expanded accident and health insurance, and plans for a new 10-story headquarters at Franklin and Arch streets.
Grade teachers of Reading petition citizens for a pay raise, arguing their current average yearly salary of 550 leaves room for only 25 in savings, far less than the 150 they could save in former years.
A joint meeting of the International Sunday School Association and related bodies appointed a seven member committee to craft plans for a continent-wide Sunday school crusade. Delegates approved the proposal though some opposition arose. A fund of several thousand dollars was deemed necessary to finance the campaign. W N Hartshorn of Boston cautioned conservative action.
President Taft urged Congress to adopt a wireless telegraph system in the Philippine Islands. The message included joint reports from Philippine officials and U S military offices outlining wireless stations and a plan for operation.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast safe cure for catarrh and head colds. It claims rapid relief of head pressure sore throat and discharge with restored senses and a 50 cent bottle likely curing. available at all druggists.
The shoe department offers deep markdowns at Continental Clothing House corner Washington and Boylston Streets. Popular lines reduced to 4 and 6 dollar ranges with many shoes cut to 3.85 or 2.95. Store urges visitors to shop today for value.
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