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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1909

Page

1

Brand Heads Board of Aldermen After Surprise Vote

Alderman Frederick J. Brand was elected chairman of the Board of Aldermen, with Alderman Daniel J. Donnelly’s unexpected vote decisive. Donnelly, ill and loyal to James Donovan, shifted support away from Curley and Attridge. Continued on Page 7-Second Column. The city hosts the greatest evangelistic series, starting tonight at 7:45 in 24 of 25 churches led by Dr Wilbur F. Chapman and Charles M. Alexander with rehearsals and thousands of singers involved.

Frederick J. Brand Hibbard Daniel J. Donnelly Brand Donnelly James Donovan Democratic City Committee Mr. Donovan Alderman Curley Curley Alderman Attridge O’hare Donovan Tremont Temple Wilbur F. Chapman Charles M. Alexander C. H. Moss Malden Evangelical Alliance Lewis E. Smith Smith

Not a Sign of Panic on Republic Blame for Wreck

New York reports detail the Nassau wreck of the Republic and Florida off Nantucket Shoals. The Baltic ferried 1650 passengers to New York as rescuers and survivors recount heroic deeds, casualties, and differing accounts of the Florida’s bridge actions and steering during the fog collision.

Post Baltic Republic Florida New York Nantucket Shoals Seneca Gresham Brooklyn Nantucket South Shoals Rospini

President Roosevelt to spend year in Africa then live in West

President Roosevelt told callers he plans a year in Africa then most of his time in the West. He discussed big game hunting with Captain Fritz Du Quesne and reviewed rifles, calibers, and methods for dangerous game. He aims to hunt where danger is greatest and to learn local hunting terms.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Africa Fritz du Quesne East Africa Tanganyika

Weather forecast for New England on Tuesday and Wednesday

Forecast for New England calls for generally fair weather on Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler conditions in the west and south portions on Tuesday. Moderate west winds shifting to variable.

Boston Washington New England

Boy Confesses to Killing Mrs Gray in Store Robbery

Ambrose Van Bushkirk a 15 year old of South Lawrence confessed to police that he killed Mrs Catherine Gray a 70 year old widow after planning to rob her Abbott street store. The brutal beating left Gray unconscious and she died at Lawrence General Hospital.

Catherine Gray Abbott Street Lawrence General Hospital

Massachusetts Boy Confesses After Police Interrogation

The youth, initially denying knowledge of the crime and bludgeon, confessed after over three hours of police questioning. He described a story the police compare to notorious Jesse Pomeroy, portraying it as a schoolboy prank in a calm, unemotional manner.

Massachusetts Jesse Pomeroy

Ten Trapped by Mine Disaster in Boswell Pennslyvania

In Boswell Somerset county a gas explosion in the Merchants Coal Company mine traps workers during an inspection by Superintendent J. G. Logan and his party. One miner is dead and up to a dozen may soon perish as rescue efforts continue tonight. Nearby notices promote travel specials on a New York Florida rail line via the Atlantic Coast Line.

Pittsburg Penn J. G. Logan Merchants’ Coal Company Boswell Somerset County Atlantic Coast Line Florida Cuba Nassau Wash St Boston

President Roosevelts defence of Connolly over Baltic clash

President Roosevelt defends James B. Connolly the South Boston author against bitter charges. He plans to challenge officers who barred Connolly from shore or from speaking to tug captains. Baltic owned by White Star line prompts White House anger, as Secretary Loeb voices indignation over Baltic officers' attitude.

New York Roosevelt James B. Connolly Boston Connolly White Star Line Loeb White House

Connolly Defends Courage Amid Baltic Fame Controversy

Secretary Loeb backed Connolly against Baltic officers accusing cowardice. He said Connolly aimed to reach the fleet, write wreck articles, and had no fear, while witnesses claim Connolly helped passengers and did not rush to abandon ship. A Boston Post tug later carried Connolly’s note as press attempts were blocked.

Republic Florida New York Baltic Loeb Connolly South Boston Wren The White House Post William Pendergast Boston Massachusetts Dennis Riordan Mr. Connolly

Eugene Lynch Taken to Hospital For Recovery

Eugene Lynch has been moved to Long Island College Hospital with a hopeful outlook for recovery if no complications arise. His business manager M. H. Curley says Lynch asks to send his love to friends in Boston.

Boston Post M. H. Curley Lynch New York Eugene Lynch Long Island College Hospital Boston

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