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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1909

Page

5

Old Masters Attract Picture Lovers At Newbury Street Studio

Ehrich Galleries presents a New York exhibition at Doll & Richards Newbury street studio featuring Dutch English Italian and French works led by Hubert Drouais Portrait of a Lady Solomon Koninck Sophonisba and the Fatal Cup and Esaias Van de Velde Man on Horseback. Louis R Ehrich supervises to authenticate the collection.

Ehrich New York Newbury Street Doll & Richards Hubert Drouais Cal Sophonisba Solomon Koninck Esaias van de Velde Louis R. Ehrich

Fender Saves Brookline Lad From Electric Car

Ellis Ludwig, six, of 4 Boylston Place Brookline, clung to a car fender as an electric vehicle passed over him after he jumped in front of the streetcar. Severely cut and bruised, the boy is expected to recover.

Ellis Ludwig Boylston Place Brookline Boylston Street

Arbitration Effort Begins in Hat Strike

New York Jan 22. Efforts to arbitrate the strike by upwards of 30 000 members of the United Hatters of America in Hat Manufacturers Association shops across the country began today. The association executive board at the Knickerbocker hotel was visited by M J Reagan and James McManus of the State Bureau of Mediation and Arbitration who proposed a meeting with striker committee to arrange arbitration of the dispute.

New York United Flatters of America Hat Manufacturers' Association Hat Manufacturers'’ Association Knickerbocker M. J. Reagan James McManus State Bureau of Mediation and Arbitration

Civic Talks Begin at Parker Memorial in Boston

A free public lecture series on civics starts at Parker Memorial near Berkeley and Appleton streets for young men in Boston. Rev. Edward Cummings and others organize the course with speakers including Raymond Robins of Chicago on Present City Government and guests from New York and Boston such as William H. Allen Rabbi Stephen Wise Louis Brandeis and Dean Hodges.

Parker Memorial Berkeley and Appleton Streets Boston Edward Cummings Paul Revere Frothingham Robert A. Woods Henry B. Sawyer Harry B. Taplin Raymond Robins Chicago William H. Allen Bureau of Municipal Research New York Stephen S. Wise Louis P. Brandeis Dean Hodges Cambridge

Blind girl Langdon to enter Wellesley high school

Marguerite Langdon 19, totally blind since birth, will begin study at the Wellesley College preparatory high school in Attleboro. A Perkins Institution alumna, she is skilled in piano and cello and aims to pursue higher education at Wellesley.

Attleboro Marguerite Langdon Wellesley Miss Langdon Perkins’ Institution For the Blind Boston Helen Keller Wellesley College

Yankee Tars Aid Firefighters in Chilean Fire

Coquimbo Chile January 22 The second division of the US Pacific fleet left here for Callao after a large fire broke out last night. About 200 sailors from the American warships landed to help extinguish the flames.

Coquimbo Chili United States Pacific Fleet Callao

Billek Death Sentence Commuted to Life

Governor Deneen commutes Herrmann Billek's death sentence in Springfield from execution to life imprisonment after a court ruling. The action was announced on January 22.

Springfield Ill Deneen Herrmann Billek

Mix for Rheumatism Cure Promises Complete Relief

An advertisement touts a home remedy for rheumatism claiming a complete cure for severe cases. It prescribes mixing half a pint of whiskey with one ounce Toris compound and one ounce syrup of sarsaparilla, taken by tablespoon before meals and at bedtime, with continued use to restore vigor and purify blood.

Yale Sells Prospect Hill Lot to Raise Funds for Observatory

Yale College by public sale of the Prospect Hill property heirloomed by Oliver Winchester plans to fund an astronomical observatory expansion. The 25 acre site in a prime New Haven area is valued at 150000 to 250000 dollars and bounded by Canner Prospect Highland and St Ronan streets. Only a fraction of the land will be used for observatory needs as Yale seeks city-building space.

New Haven Conn Yale College Prospect Hill University Oliver Winchester Winchester Arms Company Astronomical Observatory Canner Prospect Highland St. Ronan Yale Winchester

Pythians 39th Fete Slated in Paul Revere Hall

Commonwealth Lodge No. 19 of the Knights of Pythias marks 39 years of fraternal service with a Jan 26 celebration in Paul Revere Hall. The event honors long history since 1870, notes two surviving original charter members, and lists an honored guest lineup led by Grand Chancellor George W. Penniman among about a thousand expected attendees.

Commonwealth Lodge K. of P Paul Revere Hall Pythian Order Grand Lodge Myer Fischer Hyman Davis George W. Penniman James Hargraves Fall River George E. Howe G. K Worcester W. F. Beaman Somerville Archie N. Frost Lawrence George. Cleaves Malden Merrill J. Walker G. O. G. Holyoke Commonwealth Lodge No. 19

Pastor F Tilton resigns from Main Street Baptist Church

F Tilton, pastor of the Main Street Baptist Church, tonight announced his resignation to take effect May 1 due to ill health.

F. Tilton Main Street Baptist Church

Galvin contest open in Boston election dispute

The first hearing on J Mitchell Galvin's bid for Congress from the tenth district examined disputed ballots in Boston and Quincy. Judge Joseph P Churchill presided with special commissioner Arthur Thadd Smith. counsel included Herbert Parker for Galvin and Charles H Innes for OConnell. The case centers on alleged counting errors and fraudulent ballots. the hearing adjourned to Monday.

J. Mitchell Galvin Congress Tenth Joseph F. O'Connell Washington Joseph P. Churchill Dorchester District Court Arthur Thadd Smith O’connell O'Connell Charles H. Innes Harvey Pratt William H. Crone Mr. Galvin Herbert Parker Robert Walcott Cambridge Herman Hormel Republican City Committee Walcott Parker Boston Quincy Innes

Night car routes altered for Western Avenue Cambridge area

Beginning tonight January 23 the Newton via Western Avenue night car will run via Western Avenue Prospect Street East Cambridge to Adams Square with departures from No Nantum Square at 1 05 2 05 3 05 4 05 and Sundays 5 0 and passing Central Square 20 minutes later It leaves Adams Square at 1 45 2 45 3 45 4 45 and Sundays 6 45 The Prospect Street East Cambridge night car after River Street 12 50 and Adams Square 1 15 will be replaced by the Newton Western Avenue car Also starting today January 28 Auburndale cars change to leave Lake Street for the subway at 6 36 am with every 15 minutes until 7 36 pm 7 54 and every 15 minutes to 11 39 pm Returning leave subway 27 minutes later

Newton Western Avenue Prospect Street East Cambridge Adams Square Nonantum Square Central Square River Street Auburndale Lake Street Subway

Award of $43,757 for Atlantic and Northern site

Meredith and Reynolds trustees receive 43,757 as compensation for government seizure of the corner property at Atlantic and Northern avenues intended for a new appraisers’ stores site.

Meredith & Reynolds Atlantic and Northern Avenues

Boy Narrowly Escapes Drowning While Skating

Walter Bump son of Myron Bump North street nearly drowned on the Nemasket River in Middleboro. John Murphy Oak street a local ballplayer pulled him to shore.

Middleboro Walter Bump Myron Bump North Street Nemasket John Murphy Oak Street

A Burdett Diploma Boosts Career Prospects and Business Success

A Burdett diploma is presented as a reliable path to securing favorable positions and achieving business success, highlighting its perceived value in professional advancement.

Naftzgar Twins Arrive to Lead Boston Evangelist Revival

Everett W. and Ernest E. Naftzgar arriving in Greater Boston join Dr. Chapman’s revival campaign. Everett will sing at Tremont Temple and tour Lynn during the mass meetings on the 27th and 28th. They expect congregational singing to drive the outreach and inspire new hymns from local composers.

Everett W Ernest E. Naftzgar Dr. Chapman Greater Boston Everett W. Naftzgar Tremont Temple Lynn

McCarthy Transferred to Immigration Bureau in New York

Frank A. McCarthy secretary to Col onel Billings and United States immigration commissioner has been ordered moved to the bureau of immigration in New York City.

Frank A. McCarthy Colonel Billings United States Commissioner of Immigration Bureau of Immigration New York

Root Before Grand Jury in Panama Canal Libel Probe

Secretary of State Elihu Root testified before the U S grand jury probing the Panama Canal libel case. Senator Knox and Assistant Attorney General Charles W Russell also appeared, offering no light on their testimony. The panel met about three hours with a 15 minute recess and will reconvene tomorrow morning possibly with William Nelson Cromwell as a witness.

Washington Elihu Root United States Grand Jury Panama Canal Grand Jury Knox Pennsylvania Charles W. Russell William Nelson Cromwell

Bishop McQuaid Buried at Rochester

The funeral of Rt. Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid bishop of Rochester was held at St. Patrick's cathedral Rochester with dignitaries from the United States and Canada attending The Most Rev John M Farley archbishop of New York celebrated the pontifical mass J J Hartley vice rector of St Bernard's seminary founded by McQuaid was deacon and M J Nolan chancellor of the diocese was subdeacon

Rochester N. Y Bernard J. McQuaid St. Patrick’s Cathedral United States Canada John M. Farley New York J. J. Hartley St. Bernard's Seminary McQuaid M. J. Nolan D. D Diocese of Rochester

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