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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1909

Page

4

Men of Dartmouth Laud McCall as Future College Leader

Ex Congressman Samuel L Powers praises Dartmouth classmate Samuel W McCall as the likely next college president noting his strong academics philosophy and economics plus athletic ability He lists other prominent classmates including John Adams Aiken Parsons Fastman Streeter and reverend William N Davis as notable peers.

Samuel W. McCall Samuel L. Powers Newton Dartmouth McCall Hanover Congressman McCall John Adams Aiken Superior Court of Massachusetts Parsons Supreme Court of New Hampshire Fastman Frank S. Streeter Concord N. H William N. Davis Christ Church Joseph Jr Faverly Rice Training School Boston

Keep Baby’s Toys Clean With Hot Water and Gold Dust

Parents should regularly sanitize infant toys as they are often mouthed by babies. A simple method is washing toys with hot water and Gold Dust to guard the child’s health and prevent germ transfer.

Samuel W. McCall at Dartmouth A College Years Commentary

Sub master Joseph L. Caverly recalls McCall 1874 class at Boston Training School and Dartmouth. He says McCall led a boat crew for a year, ranked third in graduation, edited The Anvil, and stayed steadfast and strong in college life. Colonel Melvin Adams notes McCall was a good student who moved between easy chairs, never flustered, and burned slow but steady. McCall was tall, muscular, and outdoorsy though rarely in competitive sports.

Joseph L. Caverly the Training School Boston McCall the Anvil Melvin O. Adams Congressman McCall Dartmouth Sam McCall Samuel W. McCall

Journey of a Neglected Wife reads in New York diary release

In The Journey of a Neglected Wife Mabel Herbert Urner portrays aging and marriage strain through a diary. A pivotal entry reveals the wife discovering perfume on her husband and realizing his infidelity.

New York Mabel Herbert Urner Stile

Kaiser's Patron Aerial Show to Open in Frankfort

The first aeronautic exhibition will be held in Frankfort Germany this summer from July 10 to October 15. It is understood that Emperor William will be its patron.

Berlin Frankfort Germany William

Quake Shakes Spain Areas Crevillente and Elche

A strong earthquake struck the Elche district early around 4 a.m. causing panic at a village church during mass as residents fled doors. In Crevillente, about 18 miles from Alicante, two severe shocks between 8 and 8:30 a.m. forced people to flee to the open countryside.

Alicante Spain Elche Crevillente

Caving of Barre Dam Wall Forces Power Plant Out of Use

Barre Barre Wool Combing Company reports a 60 foot section of the cement retaining wall along the canal at the new Barre power plant collapsed at 3 a m yesterday. Heavy rain and melting snow caused the cave in, shutting the plant until repairs are completed.

Barre Barre Wool Combing Company

Allen Social Club Dancing Party Set for Whiton Hall

The Allen Social Club of Fields Corner Dorchester will hold its sixth dancing party tomorrow evening in Whiton Hall.

Allen Social Club Field's Corner Dorchester Whiton Hall

Allen Social Club Names Officers And Members

The Allen Social Club organized three years ago lists current officers including President Byron 8 Jackson Vice President FE Marshall Hodgkins Secretary Karl R Milliken and Treasurer Robert J Snow. Prominent members include Chester 8S Howard Gardner L Pettee Harvey R Austin Mansfield Austin George C Caldwell and others. Honorary members are Mrs Henry N Allen and Charles A Chamberlain.

Allen Byron 8. Jackson FE. Marshall Hodgkins Karl R. Milliken Robert J. Snow Chester Howard Gardner L. Pettee Harvey R. Austin Mansfield Austin George C. Caldwell Chester Jones George P. Wiley Clement W. Pollock David S. Reynolds Sidney Rablin Russell Tweed Winfield Perry Henry N. Allen Charles A. Chamberlain

Pension Bill Explained to Boston & Maine Employees

C J Bedell secretary of the employees pension committee explained the working of the new pension bill Boston and Maine seeks legislative permission to operate. The meeting at 9 Elm Street headquarters was led by James Fairbrother with over two dozen members present. Addresses were given by General Chairman George B Geiness and James Smith of Fitchburg lodge.

Boston & Maine Road C. J. Bedell Employees’ Pension Committee Maintenance of Way Elm Street James Fairbrother George B. Geiness James Smith Fitchburg Lodge

Marlboro Man Killed Coasting With Children

Joseph Blanchette aged 36 died after internal injuries from a bob sled crash in Marlboro while he coached his three children down Russell hill. The sled struck a fence, throwing the father against the steering apparatus during the Friday night ride.

Marlboro Joseph Blanchette Russell Hill Blanchette

Demand for 10 o'clock closing of Boston stores

Boston grocery dealers press a renewed push for 10 PM Saturday closing. The plan, led by religious and union figures, previously drew widespread support but many stores still stay open late. Support comes from Bishop Lawrence and others with talk of by laws and penalties for rule breakers.

Boston Thatcher R. Wimball St. Stephen's Church The Church Association Meat Cutters and Butchers Union Grocery and Provision Clerks Central Labor Union Lawrence P. R. Frothingham Charles Fleischer Thomas van Ness West Wid

Urbane Club 29th Anniversary Celebration in Charlestown

The Urbanes, among Charlestown’s oldest social clubs, marked its 29th anniversary with a banquet at Sprague and Bunker Hill streets. Speeches came from ex-Mayor Fitzgerald and legislators, with Daniel J. McDonald hosting and Bernard J. McMackin as toastmaster. Cartoonist Norman Ritchie improvised a quick sketch, followed by music and literary performances by Edward Machugh and others.

The Urbanes Charlestown Sprague Bunker Hill Fitzgerald John R. Murphy Joseph A. Dennison Richard S. Teeling Daniel J. McDonald Bernard J. McMackin Norman Ritchie Post Edward Machugh Michael T. Callahan Ted Sorenson John Coakley Daniel Sullivan Samuel Marandi

Francis W H Boyer Dies at 63 in Somerville

Mechanical engineer Francis W H Boyer died at 4 15 yesterday morning at his home 50 Highland Avenue Somerville after pneumonia and subsequent complications. He was 63, left a widow and son Alderman Charles W Boyer of Ward 38 Somerville.

Francis WH. Boyer Highland Avenue Somerville Charles W. Boyer

Minstrel Weds Stage Beauty Hidden Wedding at Boston Theatre

Eddie Leonard of the George M. Cohan and Sam Harris company wed Mabel Russell of Stanley and Russell in Philadelphia. The ceremony was held a week earlier at the Chestnut Street Opera House, and the couple now honeymoon in Boston, appearing on stage.

Boston Theatre George M. Cohan Sam Harris Minstrel Company Eddie Leonard Vaudevillian Mabel Russell Stanley and Russell Boston Leonard Philadelphia Cohan and Harris Minstrels Chestnut Street Opera House

Lough Erne Association Plans Anniversary Event

The Knights and Ladies of Lough Erne will stage an entertainment at headquarters Needham Tall 1488 Columbus Avenue Roxbury to mark the association’s first anniversary. Allied county clubs will send representatives. committee members include John Leonard chair and several others.

Knights and Ladies of Lough Erne Needham Tall Columbus Avenue Roxbury John Leonard James O'Briene Joseph Farrell P. Carroll Aidan O’gallagher Mary McCaffrey Mary Quinn Annie Gunn A. McCusker Hugh Owens John Winterson J. McCusker T. Gunn P. Leonard P. Rogers

Mob Storms Iowa Jail in Ottumwa Riot Fear

A mob of several hundred gathered outside Ottumwa's jail after reports of a brutal night attack on Mrs. C. M. Johnson. The suspect Junkin, tied to a prior murder of a white girl, was moved out to avoid violence as crowds feared a wider outbreak.

Ottumwa. To Springfield C. M. Johnson Johnson Mrs. Johnson Junkin Miss Tiosen

Liquor Abstinence Urged by Archbishop for Lent

Lent begins February 24 as regulations for the Catholic season are read in churches. No major changes to rules this year. Archbishop O'Connell urges abstinence from intoxicants during the period.

O'Connell

Mob Attacks Greek Homes in Omaha Streets

A mob of marauding men attacked Greek homes in South Omaha, smashing windows with bricks and missiles and trying to drive Greeks from the town. The Greeks fired back. two boys were shot but not fatally.

Omaha, Neb South Omaha

Knights of St. Brendan Ball Reported Best Yet

Daniel HM Irwin stated the annual event was the best yet in social and financial success. The committee begins work for the St Patrick's festival at Boston Theatre on Sunday evening March 1 with a high quality scenic concert.

Knights of St. Brendan Daniel HM. Irwin Boston

Rexall Mucu-Tone Offered Free If It Fails

Boston readers are urged to try Rexall Mucu-Tone a catarrh remedy said to cure 98 percent of cases. The advertiser backs the offer with a money refund and no obligations if it fails after a reasonable trial. The product is described as cleansing the blood toning cells soothing tissues and aiding digestion. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.

Riker-Jaynes Drug Co Boston Rexall

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