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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

11

New York to Paris Auto Race Kicks Off Today

The New York to Paris endurance event begins at 11 this morning from Times Square with six cars a French Dion Bouton Moto Block Sinaire-Naudin Zust Protos and Thomas. Crews of two to three per car will navigate a route via Buffalo Frisco Seattle Valdez Nome and across Siberia to Europe.

New York Paris France Dion - Bouton Moto-Block York Is City Continents Times Square Automobile Club of America Automobile Fifth Avenue Siberia Dion+Boutin Moto-Biock Sinaire-Naudin Zust Protos Thomas Buffalo Frisco Seattle Alaska Valdez Nome City Nome Asia Siberian Europe Civilization

Downey Probes Incinerator as Cambridge Hall Hearings Continue

More than 200 East Cambridge residents gathered at Cambridge City Hall to hear Alderman Jeremiah F. Downey pledge an inquiry into the new incinerator plant under construction in lower Cambridge by a New York contractor. The council later defeated a party-line vote to appoint an eight member committee to investigate the project.

East Cambridge Cambridge City Hall Jeremiah F. Downey Lower Cambridge New York Common Council

Linehan denies creditors fears after West trip

Senator Frank J. Linehan of South Boston tells a Post reporter he took a three and a half week rest in the West to avoid a breakdown. He says he faced no creditors or legal threats, contrary to newspaper reports.

Frank J. Linehan South Boston Post

Flynn and Sullivan Fight to Draw in Los Angeles Ring

In a February match in Los Angeles Jim Flynn and Jack Twin Sullivan battled to a draw as spectators agreed the bout was even. Flynn pressed hard from the start, breaking through Sullivan's guard while Sullivan showed better ring generalship and punishment.

Los Angeles Jim Flynn Jack Twin

Mrs Eddy's Coachman Dead at Her Boston Home

The abrupt death of Mrs. Eddy's coachman at her estate follows a bitterly cold day. He suffered a heart-related shock after driving the new horses up and down Commonwealth Avenue amid delayed plans due to bad roads. The man, Burt, had joined the Christian Science faith about a decade ago and replaced longtime driver August Mann, as church members refrain from commenting on the death.

Pleasant View Concord N. H Boston August Mann Eddy

Fitzgerald Addresses Whitman Young Men at Lyceum

Ex mayor Fitzgerald of Boston spoke at Hibernian Hall in Whitman to the Young Men's Lyceum for over an hour on the Massachusetts of the future. He outlined the role of immigrants and their descendants in the state's development, introduced by Rev Fr Matthews.

Fitzgerald Whitman Young Men Whitman Boston Young Men's Lyceum Hibernian Hall Fr. Matthews Massachusetts

Cambridge meat cutters union forms march first

A permanent organization of Cambridge retail meat cutters will be perfected March 1. Nearly 100 men have signed the charter list. The female suffrage resolution and several other matters will be acted upon at the Cigarmakers' Union 97 meeting Friday night in Paine Memorial building.

Cambridge Retail Meat Cutters Cigarmakers’ Union 97 Paine Memorial Building

Fishing fleet lands over a million pounds of groundfish

The shore fleet reported 261 200 pounds of groundfish including 194 500 pounds haddock and 35 500 pounds cod. Prices ranged haddock 51 4 cents per pound, large cod 84 cents, hake 41 2 to 73 4 cents, pollock 63 4, and cask 33 4. The Francis J. O Hara Jr landed 27000 pounds, after a two week Georges trip and rough weather.

T Wharf Francis J. O'Hara, Jr Georges Haddock Pontiac

Shipping News Highlights Feb Arrivals and Departures

The sailing and arrival notices detail multiple steamers arriving at and sailing from ports, listing ships such as Bohemian Bele McCallum and Cymric with dates around February, along with cargoes, tug boats, and tows. It notes times for sunrises and high tides and references several ports including Liverpool Philadelphia Baltimore and Portland.

Bohemian Bele McCallum Liverpool Marquette Claret Antwerp Red Star Yea Dagfred Peurois Macoris Mystic Cain Louisburg C.B Nacoochee Howlett Vandah Ransom B Fuller Allan Portland Bay State Brown Winterport City of Yarmouth N. S Pergian Philadelphia Kershaw Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Herman Winter New York Bunker Hl Alexandra Eureka Berapte Cardenas Luckenbuch Bart Savage

Merger Talk for Boston Fish Interests At Dinner

Boston based fish associations plan informal talks to form a union modeled after the Fruit and Produce Exchange or the Chamber of Commerce A dinner at Youngs Hotel will host representatives from the Boston Fish Bureau Gloucester Board of Trade Boston Fresh Fish Association and the Lobster and Oyster Dealers Association Supporters say a united group could push for a shared claims agent and help settle price complaints Others remain skeptical noting past failed attempts and potential conflicts with lobster operators and other firms Expected attendees include Willy president of the Fish Bureau and leaders from major Boston firms striving to build consensus across the industry

Boston Fish Bureau Gloucester Board of Trade Boston Fresh Fish Association Lobster and Oyster Dealers’ Association of Boston Young's Hotel Fruit and Produce Exchange Chamber of Commerce Willy Fish Bureau Banquet Committee B. A. Rich F. G. Phillips B. F. Phillips & Co Shaw A. Booth & Co

Navy Department Censures Cumberland’s Commanding Officer

The Navy Department sent a letter of censure to Lieutenant Landenberger, commander of the Cumberland, regarding a Newport boxing bout tied to the death of Seaman Apprentice Hartnet. The department supports boxing as exercise but condemns it for settling disputes in this case.

Washington Navy Department Landenberger Cumberland Newport Hartnet

Incidents Reported Across Greater Boston Area

A series of minor injuries and petty thefts occurred citywide. Giu seppe Corashinhia was assaulted at his home on Cleveland Place and treated for a facial wound. A 5 year old boy on Walk Hill Avenue suffered a scalp wound when alighting from a Mattapan car. An elderly resident on Charlestown’s Decatur Street sustained leg and thumb injuries after being struck by an electric car. A 76 year old man on Dartmouth Street fell ten feet while cleaning a window but had only minor injuries. A soldier at Fort Warren fell at Congress and Purchase and was sent to the Relief station. A break in at Hayward & Barron on Falmouth Street yielded a razor, perfume and stamps worth about five dollars. neighbors say the burglars were local youths.

Cleveland Place Giuseppe Corashinhia Thomas Woodbury Walk Hill Avenue Blue Hill Avenue Bridget Magrath Decatur Street Charlestown Chelsea Street Boston & Northern Frederick W. Leach Dartmouth Street Michael T. Corbett Fort Warren

Supreme Court Dismisses Ohio Bridge Indictments

Columbus notes the Supreme Court voids all indictments against the Ohio bridge trust for duplicity and indefiniteness. Washington reports Senate passes 350000 for US participation in 1912 Tokyo exposition. Chicago records ten firemen injured by a gasoline tank explosion during garage fire at Grand Boulevard. Senate moves to consider the ocean mail subsidy bill next Monday.

Columbus Supreme Court Bridge Trust Ohio Washington United States Tokyo Japan Senate Chicago Grand Boulevard Gallinger

Sheet Metal Workers Union Opposes Taft

The Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 endorsed a New York union resolution opposing Secretary of War Taft for president. The group cites his stance on injunctions as evidence he is an enemy of organized labor and thus unsuitable for the candidacy.

Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 Sheet Metal Workers of New York Taft

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