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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
14
William J. Bryan arrived quietly in St Louis to commend California and Western states for their stance on Japan. He stated there would be no trouble with Japan and that Westerners act as Japan would under similar circumstances.
In Washington on February 11 the flag of Japan flew over the Japanese embassy to observe what is described as a religious holiday marking Japanese independence.
George Fred Richmond a longtime Boston Herald staffer and civic figure has died. A Civil War veteran he was connected with City Hall and Newspaper Row for nearly 55 years and belonged to Post 66 G A R Medford Royal Arcanum and the Boston Press Club.
St Moritz Switzerland Feb 11 Oscar Erbsloeh the German aeronaut who won the 1907 St Louis balloon race finished a remarkable crossing of the Alps aboard the Berlin The voyage lasted 80 hours amid severe conditions with temperatures around 12 degrees below zero Fahrenheit and a peak altitude near 18000 feet
Lynn reports the death of James E. Aborn long time Chau tauqua music director and superintendent of public schools. He served 30 of his 55 years in Lynn schools and organized regional assemblies. He is mourned by the New England rustic concert circuit where he directed music this summer.
Mutiny erupts in a Rural Guard company as they learn they will be transferred to the permanent army. They rush to the palace, demand an audience with President Gomez, and refuse to embark for Cabanas fortress. Generals restore order and escort the men to Cabanas.
The fifth annual ball of the Postal Camping Club was held at Intercolonial Hall last evening with a large attendance. The club comprises Boston district postal clerks who summer at Wollaston on Quincy Bay. Officers at the dance were O'Brien Cassidy Linnehan O'Connor Norris and Ryan with moonlight and firefly dances and the Wollaston special. Officers include President Charles A. McGrath Vice-President Charles J. Jay Treasurer John R. McGinley Secretary Matthew V. Callahan.
At West Dennis Massachusetts on February 11 Captain Uriah B Fisk 81 a retired sailing captain worth nearly 1 million eloped with Minnie Rose Mary Twist Thomas 51 daughter Thomas Swist of New York. The ceremony at Captain Fisk's house was first met with incredulity then merriment as neighbors questioned the match. Captain Fisk rose from seafaring to own ships and a shoe company before retiring with wealth and a past bankruptcy amid stockholder dissension.
Private Martin Nevins of Company 120 Coast Artillery was found dead at Chelsea and Wapping streets Charlestown. Police and Medical Examiner Magrath deem the wounds from a head injury and cuts indicate homicide likely linked to theft for Nevins money. Witnesses describe heavy drinking and a quarrel with a uniformed coast service soldier near City Square.
A Newton man, Martin J. Mullen of Roxbury, faces charges after boots and a pair of deserted trousers helped link him to burglaries. He received a six month sentence for larceny in Boston, and remains held for a Newton break in 2000 as well as a Needham burglary case.
Ambrose Ridd of Newport Kentucky reports a five year eczema cure in under two weeks using X Zalia liquid and soap. The ad claims the pair cleanse preserve and heal skin including face hands scalp and body. Sold by druggists at 50 cents for liquid and 25 cents for soap.
Police and military officers search Charlestown for a brother artilleryman involved in a scuffle with Private Nevins in City square Sunday morning. The man was later found unconscious at Chelsea and Wapping streets with Colonel Davis and Lieutenant Gillespie assisting, captains of harbor companies aiding in the effort.
Morse's advertises Morse Made $12 Overcoats at 8.50 with suggested value high for buyers. It lists black ceviots in regulars, songs and stouts and presents Boys' Two-Piece Suits at 3.75 for sizes 8 to 12 years, claiming true value of 5 to 6 dollars.
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