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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1908

Page

12

Four Thousand Holy Name Men Pack Holy Cross Church

A vast Catholic lay gathering filled the Cathedral of the Holy Cross last evening as 4000 Holy Name Society members rallied to suppress profanity and honor the sacred name of Jesus. Distinguished clergy including Rt. Rev. Denis O'Callaghan and Rev. Francis X. Dolan led Mass and a vespers service, with branches from Cathedral, St. Augustine's, St. Vincent's, St. Thomas', St. Philip's, and Sacred Heart among the largest. The crowd, renewing consecration and pledging ongoing affiliation, marked a memorable demonstration of faith and discipline.

Jesus Mer. Denis O'Callaghan D. D P. R M. J. Cuddihy St. Mark's Dorchester M. C. Gilbride George J. Patterson Jesus Christ Heaven Earth Hell Holy Name Society John A. Daly Thomas R. McCoy Father Patterson St. Augustine’s Church South Boston Cathedral St. Vincent’s St. Thomas Jamaica Plain St. Philip’s South End the Sacred Heart East Cambridge

Dorchester Church Fire Prompts United Worship in Clubhouse

Rev. Arthur Little of the Second Congregational Church Dorchester led a morning sermon in the Dorchester Women's Clubhouse after his church was heavily damaged by fire. About 560 worshippers heard him urge solidarity and faith restoring the old house. Numerous churches offered space and aid, with letters of sympathy from Bishop Mallalieu and Rev. William H. Van Allen among the many replies read.

Arthur Little Second Congregational Church Dorchester Dorchester Women’s Seaman's Friend Society Hanover Street Mallalieu William H. van. Allen Church of the Advent Little

Thieves Take $200 Horse From Quinn Stable

Maiden January 19 report that Michael Quinn's stable is missing a $200 horse. Police search for the thieves after an early morning forced entry. A nearby dwelling house was not disturbed and investigators seek how the theft occurred.

Maiden Michael Quinn

Man Killed by Car Near Jamaica Plain Bridge

Peter Lydon of Walpole, 25, was struck and killed by a Charles River bridge car on Washington street opposite Bussey farm in Jamaica Plain. His body was dragged 20 feet and jammed under the car’s fender as passengers and police freed him. He was attempting to cross the tracks while the motorman tried to stop.

Peter Lydon Walpole Washington Street Bussey Farm Jamaica Plain Lydon

Buried Miners Rescued After 46 Days in Nevada Shaft

A. D. Bailey P. J. Brown and Fred McDonald were rescued after 46 days 1000 feet below the surface in the Giroux mine Ely Nevada. Crowds cheered and bells rang as the men, saved by a timbered roof, were brought to safety. The shaft collapse on Dec 4 trapped five men. the two Greeks died during the ascent.

Ely Nev Giroux A. D. Bailey P. J. Brown Fred McDonald Bailey Arthur McDonald George Brown Brown and Bailey Bailey, Brown M’donald

Mystery surrounds disappearance of three South Boston youths

Three South Boston youths Thomas Jennings Patrick Sullivan and James Dunne vanished after telling friends they would row in the harbor. A battered dory found near East Boston is believed to be theirs, with Martin J. Clancy also missing since the day of the disappearance. Police think the men were occupants of the found boat.

South Boston Thomas Jennings Patrick Sullivan James Dunne Jeffries Point Martin J. Clancy Third Street Boston Federal Street Bridge

Local man arrested in theft of watch and cash

Joseph Crimmons aged 25 of 653 Harrison Avenue was arrested last night by Special Officer McCleevey and Patrolman Eddy Ryan on larceny charges for stealing a gold watch and money from Edward Collins.

Joseph Crimmons Harrison Avenue McCleevey Eddy Ryan Edward Collins

Crash on way to fire injures drivers and horse

While answering a small blaze at 296 Dudley Street yesterday afternoon, Engine 12 and Hook and Ladder 4 collided near Hampden Street. The crash threw the drivers onto the street, severely injuries to one fire horse and substantial damage to both fire trucks.

Dudley Street Hampden Street

Collision between fire engine and ladder truck on Dudley street

Driver McKeever saw Engine 12 and Chemical 10 racing toward him on Dudley street. To avoid them, he pulled his horses to the curb but the chemical engine blocked the way. Dwight attempted to veer right but the two pieces of apparatus crashed. Drivers were thrown to the ground and the engine wheel collapsed.

Ladder Company McKeever Engine 12 Dudley Street Chemical 10 Chemical Dwight

Eight Hour Law Sought for State Prison Staff

Secretary Abrahams of the Co L A leads a push to apply the eight hour law to state prison employees. The drive targets night officers who currently work twelve hour shifts with rare off days, while other penal institutions already follow the eight hour rule. The committee plans to seek Governor Guild’s advice and support.

Abrahams Co. L. A

Overcome by Gas In Hotel Room Fatal Or Serious Condition

Patrick Foley aged 85 was found overcome by gas in a room at the Grand View Hotel on India Street and Atlantic Avenue. He was taken to the Relief station where his condition was listed as serious.

Patrick Foley Grand View Hotel India Street Atlantic Avenue

Zemstov Head Shot to Death in Russia

M Sviridoff president of the Zemstov was shot by a brother of Mile Rogozinnikova the murderer of General Maximoffsky and director of prisons. The killing appears linked to his refusal to assist Rogozinnikova during her trial in October. She was hanged October 31.

Krasno-Ufimisk Russia M. Sviridoff Zemstov Mile Rogozinnikova Maximoffsky Department of Prisons Ministry of the Interior Miles Ragozinnikova

Central Labor Union Opposes Mayor Hibbard’s City Commission Plan

The Central Labor Union members meeting yesterday voted against the mayor’s bill. They argued it would create a city government by commission, eroding self government. They urged attaching a referendum to the bill if passed by the Legislature.

Central Labor Union Hibbard

Five Men Rescued After Weeks In Mine Shaft

After a mining disaster five men were initially thought dead. Three survived by tapping a six inch pipe from the pumping station, using a portable telephone to communicate. Food and messages were lowered daily as rescuers cut a new shaft through 1000 feet of debris.

Friends

LEND NOT SAYS ROCKEFELLER

John D. Rockefeller Jr addressed a Bible class at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church urging careful aid to the poor. He warned against lending to those with no real intention to repay and criticized loans to stock gamblers, saying such acts can do more harm than good.

New York Fifth Avenue Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller, Jr Christ

Clark signals willingness to back other Democrats under Good Government pressure

Alderman Ellery H. Clark told the Post he would vote for any Democrat on the Board endorsed by the Good Government Association or for any Republican named by Democratic leaders for harmony. Edmund Billings of the association said it would advise Clark to vote for another candidate if requested. Clark insisted he cannot vote for a Republican but could back a different endorsed Democrat, noting his two endorsements and his limited experience.

Good Government Association Board of Aldermen Ellery H. Clark Clark Edmund Billings The Emery H. Clark Finigan Ellery Clark Harmony Alderman Clark Boston

Watch charm presented at Dorchester AOH installation

At Central Hall Dorchester last evening Division 76 AOH installed new officers led by President Fred J. Carey and included John F Buckley as vice president and George Sherry as treasurer. Retiring president Daniel T OConnell received a gold watch charm from members.

Don” O'Connell Divison 76 Central Hall Dorchester Daniel T. O'Connell Fred J. Carey John F. Buckley George Sherry Charles F. Norman Patrick A. Collins

Knights of Labor District Assembly 30 officers elected

The annual meeting in Charlestown elected Alexander Ryan of Boston Maine Freight Handlers as district master workman and chose officers including Lawrence Coleman and Michael O’Meara for key posts. Delegates reported over 1000 new members and thanked retiring District Master Workman Andrew Duncliff.

K. of Roughan Charlestown Alexander Ryan Boston & Maine Lawrence Coleman Roundhouse Employees’ Assembly Michael O’meara Noddie Island Edward Reardon Transatlantic Steamshi Clerks Ohn Stephens John Sullivan Transatlantic Steamship Michael Filaherty Coal Trimmers’ Assembly Michael Carney N. Hy H. R. BR James O’brien Boston & Maine Railroadeirmen's Assembly P. J. Flaherty William Moore Southton Longshoremen’s Assembly Jeremiah Murphy Boston Patrick J. McCarthy Daniel Leonard William Cassell Patrick McKenzie Hugh J. Mec-Mackin P. J. McCarthy Esquire Edward Glynn Outside Michael A. Martin Timothy Sullivan Thomas J. Denney J. Glynn Stephen Costello William H. Burke James Cunningham William Cronin George King John Haley Brothers Daniel Leonard H. J. McMackin John H. McCarthy

Labor Notes On Unions And Political Bills

Labor notes record Henry Sterling of the Boston Typographical Union as legislative committee chairman on public opinion and initiative refer endum bills addressed by Senator Cahot and Representative Luce. They list officers elected for Cement and Asphalt Workers' Union and Boilermakers Lodge 9, plus a $19 contribution by New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Freight Handlers' Union 70 to a Cohen-Driscoll testimonial.

Henry Sterling Boston Typographical Union Legislative Committee of Labor U. S Henry Cahot i Robert Luce Somerville Cement and Asphalt Workers’ Union James #. Dorkins James Waldron Gilbert Frey Andrew Larson F. P. McGrath John Buckley Lodge 9 John J. Minton William McNabb Daniel B. McGuinness Andrew Higgins Thomas I. Flanagan John John C. McDonald John Ghannis John Farrell New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Cotton broker George H. Mercer killed in auto crash

George H. Mercer a 45 year old cotton broker died after the automobile he rode in skidded and hit a telegraph pole on Smith street Providence Rhode Island. Passengers included his son C Douglas Mercer and R Lincoln Lippitt son of the late Governor Henry Lippitt. Lippitt drove the car. The others escaped injury. Mercer was a member of the Hope Club and Agawam Hunt.

Providence R. IL George H. Mercer Smith Street

Aldrich currency plan deemed unsound by bankers

The American Bankers Association resolutions committee reports the Aldrich bill as impracticable and unwise. It criticizes the plan for overreaching scope and threatens to unsettle conditions, with six principal objections including note system safety, bank lending power, bond market effects, issuance delays, taxation, and borrower costs.

Chicago Resolutions Committee the Currency Commission American Bankers’ Association Commission Congress Association Aldrich Fowler United States Atlantic City

Historic Pingree Mansion Destroyed by Fire in Wenham

The old Colonial Pingree mansion on Walnut street in Wenham was destroyed by fire this afternoon. Owner David Pingree was severely burned on hands and face while trying to save priceless heirlooms. Sightseers had visited the landmark for its Revolutionary relics and antique furnishings.

Wenham Pingree Walnut Street David Pingree

Fire destroys historic Pingree mansion in Beverly

Second blaze today gutted the revolution era mansion where David Pingree and Miss Abbie Pingree lived with two servants. Ernest M. Worrell was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire as neighbors and Pingree saved valuable relics and carvings amid the flames. The loss stands at 15 000 to 18 600 dollars with 4 000 dollars insured.

Pingree Ernest M. Worrell Beverly Mr. Pingree David Pingree Abbie Pingree

West End Boys' Club Makes 4 Mile Walk From Providence to Boston

Sixteen youths from the West End Boys' Club of Eaton Street walked from Providence to Boston through wind and rough roads. They covered four miles in 12 hours 55 minutes elapsed time and 10 hours 20 minutes of actual walking, overcoming adverse conditions.

West End Boys’ Club Eaton Street Providence Boston

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