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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

12

Mrs Tennis Disrupts Divorce Hearing in Court

In a dramatic moment in the divorce case of Mrs. Louis Tennis the wife shouted You're a liar at a key witness. Judge FesenDen ordered her from the room. Tennis, serving a 20 year sentence for killing his child, was brought from prison to contest the case as witnesses testified about Mrs Tennis's conduct. The hearing recessed and was postponed to a future date.

Louis Tennis Fessenden Tennis Superior Criminal Court

Bitter clash over Kennedy minority report in Finance Commission

The Finance Commission meeting erupted as Commissioner Kennedy attacked the majority report to the Legislature. Kennedy warned of a potential counterattack from other members when his minority report becomes public. The majority already prepared its finding, to be signed by all but Kennedy, with Kennedy’s report expected to reach the Legislature today alongside the majority report.

Kennedy Iinance Commission

Dr Abbott On Lincoln at Harvard Vespers in Appleton Chapel

The Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott of New York led Harvard vespers at Appleton Chapel and spoke on Abraham Lincoln. He praised Lincoln’s Puritan conscience and integrity describing his stand against slavery and his commitment to justice and honesty.

Lyman Abbott New York Harvard Appleton Chapel Abraham Lincoln Lincoln

Brattle Outing Club Ball Set With Military March

The Brattle Outing Club of Cambridge will host a military march at Cyprus Hall Prospect Street led by John F Plunkett. Miss Ella Cardigan will sing solos during the march before dancing to close the evening.

Brattle Outing Club Cambridge Cyprus Hall Prospect Street John F. Plunkett Ella Cardigan

President Roosevelt letter to Connolly sparks dispute

President Roosevelt plans to intervene in the Republic disaster controversy involving author James B. Connolly. Connolly received the President’s letter and declined to comment. A friend said the President vowed to press hard on attackers, inviting Connolly to the White House to discuss the issue and urging court action.

Roosevelt James B. Connolly Connolly Connolly E White House

Hit Back at Republic Florida Owners File Suit for Damages

In New York on January 28 the owners of the Florida filed a damage suit against the White Star Line seeking court action in the Court of Admiralty to determine responsibility for the collision with the Republic off Nantucket and who shall pay the damages.

New York White Star Republic Florida Nantucket Court of Admiralty

Lawsuits Placed Over Sea Collision Between Republic and Florida

Damages claimed at 2 000 000 by Republic owners, who allege Florida steamed at immoderate speed. Florida owners sue for limitation of liability, seeking 224 000 as the value of Florida’s damage. Judge Adams stayed suits pending resolution of liability and ship owners praise Captain Ruspini for rescue efforts.

The Republic Florida Adams United States Circuit Court Oceanic Steamship Navigation Company C. B. Richards & Co Lloyd-Italiano Line Ruspini Baltic

France declines to honor Binns for Republic rescue

Paris January 28 The maritime committee of the Chamber of Deputies refused to urge the government to recognize John R. Binns the Marconi operator aboard the Republic for his heroism aiding other steamers and passengers after the Republic was struck by the Florida off Nantucket.

Paris Maritime Committee of the Chamber of Deputies John R. Binns Marconi Republic Florida Nantucket

Not Yellow Says Gompers at East Side Meeting

Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor defended the boycott and condemned the court that sentenced him to a year in jail. He spoke on Trade Unions and Social Progress at the Ethical Social League gathering at the East Side Parish Church hall in New York.

New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Ethical Social League East Side Gompers Trade Unions Social Progress

Kendall Named Somerville Police Chief By Mayor Woods

Charles A. Kendall of the Concord Reformatory was chosen chief of the Somerville police by Mayor John M. Woods. Walter Fuller was named commissioner of electric lines and lights, replacing Melvin F. Underwood. Aldermen tabled both appointments. Kendall, 45, a Fitchburg native, previously led North Adams police for four years and joined the reformatory in 1902. The board confirmed most mayoral appointments.

Charles A. Kendall Concord Reformatory Somerville John M. Woods Walter Fuller Melvin F. Underwood Mr. Kendall Fitchburg North Adams Reformatory Ernest W. Bailey Charles B. Palmer Board of Aldermen Woods Asa B. Prichard Rideout

Funeral of Eugene Lynch

A large crowd attended the funeral mass for Eugene Lynch at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The service included a high mass of requiem officiated by Father James I Kennedy with deacon Father Thomas I Gasson and subdeacon Father James Lee. The procession proceeded to South Station for a 1:15 train to Springfield where the body was interred. about 100 close friends and relatives accompanied the casket.

Eugene Lynch Church of the Immaculate Conception James I. Kennedy New York Congregation of Missions Vincentian Fathers Lynch Thomas I. Gasson S. J Boston College James Lee Church of the Immaculate Conception of Roxbury M. J. O'Connor St. James’ Church Harrison Avenue William TP. Brett George A. Keelan S. Wj J. M. Prendergast Jefferson, Mass Mr. Prendergast Republic Thomas Gasson Springfield

Meyer Would Place Postal Savings in State Banks

Postmaster General Meyer told a House subcommittee he supports passage of a postal savings bank bill. He suggested an amendment allowing deposits in both State and national banks to address Western State bank opposition.

Meyer Washington House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads Today Postal Savings Bank

Miss Morgan Leads Campaign Against Unsanitary Cigar Factories

New York dispatch reports Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J Pierpont Morgan launches a drive to improve working girl conditions in the citys cigar and cigarette factories. She plans factory visits next week to assess conditions firsthand as more than 20 000 girls are employed in the industry.

New York Anne Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan

Whist Party and Dance of Young Men's Sodality

Over 400 attended the seventh annual whist party and dance by the Young Men's Sodality of Immaculate Conception Church at Catholic Union Hall. Prizes went to Elizabeth McCraith Catherine Flynn Joseph Gillis and Henry Blackwell with Mahoney directing the dancing aided by Nagle and Goodwin.

Katherine M. Buckley Mary G. O'Neil Lillian F. Flannery Marie «G. Nagle Katherine F. MacCauley Mary A. Haverty

Old Guard Elects Officers After Annual Banquet

The Old Guard of Massachusetts held its annual election at the Revere House with nearly 200 members present. Officers elected included Captain H B Clapp Jr as commander and Colonel A Co Warren as senior lieutenant commander.

Old Guard of Massachusetts Revere House H. B. Clapp, Jr A. Co. Warren W. «. Pepperell A. G Reynolds J. Henry Brown S. W. Wise EF. W

Mary Garden's Salome Dance Not Shocking

New York January 28 Mary Gardens interpretation of Salome at the Manhattan Opera House drew praise for craftsmanship not sensationalism The performance featured Dufranne Dalmores and Mme Doria among a strong principal cast and a brilliant audience approval.

Mary Garden Salome New York Richard Strauss Manhattan Opera House Miss Garden M. Dufranne M. Dalmores Mme. Doria

Weeks Forest Bill Reported

Washington notes high hopes that the Weeks forest reservation bill may pass Congress as its general character gains support. The House agriculture committee added a spending limit of 1 million dollars for the first year and 2 million dollars for each following year, with a 10 year duration.

Washington Congress White Mountain Appalachian Conservation Congress House Committee On Agriculture

Senator Stephenson Narrowly Falls Short For Re election

Madison, Wis January 28 United States Senator Stephenson again fell one vote short on the second ballot in a joint assembly tally he received 66 votes from 102 present while 67 were needed for choice highlighting a tight re election struggle in the Wisconsin legislature.

Madison Wis United States Stephenson

Woburn Board Elects City Auditor Robert J. Corry

After a three week deadlock the Woburn Board of Aldermen elected Democrat Robert J. Corry as city auditor.

Woburn Robert J. Corry

Paris Welcomes American Fleet Boost to Franco American Peace

Paris observers praise the American fleet visiting Villefranche and Marseilles. The French press credits renewed Franco American friendship with fostering world peace and cordial feelings toward the United States.

Paris Villefranche Marseilles America

Rob Chinaman in His Laundry at Hyde Park

Hyde Park, Jan 28. Two rough men entered Lucy the laundryman at Hyde Park at about 9 PM and demanded money. He hid under a washtub as the robbers pried open the money drawer and escaped with about $4.

Rob Chinaman Hyde Park Lucy Hyde Pine Jim Ark Aye

Versatile Phrase Echoes Morse's Validation

A compact note asserts quality aligns with Morse's standard. The quotation emphasizes two-way trend: correct items belong at Morse's, and Morse's kneads accuracy for the right selections.

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