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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
10
The author recalls a boyhood Fourth of July with stage fright and triumphs from Salt Lake City to Jacksonville Florida. He narrates naval ordeals, mining days, a dramatic flag rescue by a youth, and a later celebration amid Civil War reminiscences. The tale ties to a later political career in Mississippi and tenure in the U.S. Senate.
A veteran recalls a tall tale from his shipboard days aboard the Luna. While docked at Christiania California he refused an unfair order from an English mate, defending his American dignity and setting the stage for a later Fourth of July reward.
The speaker recalls Gettysburg as a stupendous clash and notes the armies rested on the Fourth of July, linking national remembrance to the battle.
Lee S. Overman reflects on the Fourth of July 1876 as his most memorable celebration. He notes it followed his graduation with an M A from Trinity College and his opportunity to speak on the occasion, the first since 1861.
Miss Irene Marmein, a second year pupil at the Girls' Latin School, will read the Declaration of Independence at Faneuil Hall in Boston as part of Fourth of July exercises. At 15 she is a noted elocutionist, with classmates and family in attendance. Assistant Corporation Counsel Arthur L. Spring will speak. Bishop William F. Mallalieu will give the opening prayer.
A group of patriotic sailors from the battleship fleet at the harbor chased foreigners at Commercial wharf after demands to salute the flag. Police intervened, ending the scuffle as a crowd gathered and both sides dispersed with warnings to show patriotism when sailors were present.
Charles P. Curtis a blue jacket from the United States battleship Maine was arrested after allegedly burning a mail box on Main street during Fourth of July celebrations. He reportedly set off fire crackers ashore with shipmates then dropped the remaining explosives into the box destroying its letters and shattering the box.
New members were admitted to New York New Haven Hartford Freight Handlers Local 76 as officers were installed in Wells Memorial Building. Thomas and Shea were named president with George White as vice president and Jeremiah Murray recording secretary. Other officers included Timothy Regan financial secretary Timothy Calnan treasurer Daniel J Mahones sergeant at arms Michael J Toomey conductor and trustees John Kelley and John T Clancy. Educational meeting speakers were Hall and Monahan.
The week shows a change from market passivity to absorption as both public and professional buyers enter. Favorable crop prospects in Kansas winter wheat, strong spring and corn outlooks, and a shrinking cotton crop drive optimism, aided by steady money and rising bank clearings and railroad earnings. Reading assets and coal stocks gain talk.
In Havana on July 4 Colonel Orestes Ferrera president of the House of Representatives and Senor Monleon a representative dueled after sharp Friday exchanges. Rapiers clashed and both men sustained slight injuries before honor was satisfied.
Officials and residents search Horn Pond Wo burn for Dr Wilfred D MacDonald of Roxbury after a drowning report. A Boston woman phoned the Post claiming he is alive, challenging earlier accounts that Dr MacDonald drowned during a pond swim with two other physicians.
The speaker recalls countless Fourth of July starts that were always good, but the endings varied as a boy celebrated the holiday. The reflection contrasts uniform beginnings with differing conclusions across summers and personal experiences.
Alexander Stevens Clay recalls a youthful Fourth of July address delivered at a county barbecue. He details his eagerness to perform, his flamboyant delivery, and his inspiration from Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry as he celebrated the birth and growth of the United States. The recollection notes a more patriotic era and a rambling but fervent speech that impressed the crowd.
A July 4 auto race near Stamford Connecticut between Evelyn Dean of Chicago and twin sister Mrs. Walter Hughes led to Cecil Seere's severe injuries. Seere lost control to avoid a collision, crashed into a telegraph pole, and was hurled 200 feet. Dean was shocked. Seere suffered a dislocated shoulder two broken ribs and possible skull fracture with uncertain outcome.
A special AFL Massachusetts session is called for August 11 in Boston to read the Legislature names that supported labor measures. The Bay State Lodge chief Carman Patrick J. Cronin retires to John J. Gallagher. A two weeks strike by Bill Posters and Millers Union 17 ends with an agreement raising wages by one dollar a week for helpers and drivers. Representatives from New England attend a farewell banquet for Joseph A. Franklin of the Brotherhood.
At Building Laborers Union 223 meeting officers from several locals were listed including Thomas Keenan and John Quinn. Quincy Central Labor Union elected Robert McVitte as president and John Harling as vice president with Smith and Shea in key posts. Park Department Local 576 voted not to hold a parade for Labor Day and planned an entertainment event in Wells Memorial Building.
Samuel Folkson, 28, who had been treated for a scalp wound at City Hospital, fractured his skull when he fell crossing Harrison Avenue. Found unconscious at 3808 Harrison Avenue, he left the hospital against medical advice to celebrate the Fourth. physicians have little hope for recovery. He lived in the South End.
The Rev. Dr. William Harman van Allen sails for Europe on July 17 with his father Professor D. D. Van Allen. They will visit Crown Point N Y and Elmira before returning. Also noted are sermons at Dudley Street Baptist, Ruggles Street Baptist, Harvard Church of Brookline, Park Street Church and union outreach by the Boston Young Men's Christian Association. The Union Congregational Church pastor heads to Greensboro Vermont. Taft visit to Point of Pines Aug 6 discussed with local clergy.
Wealthy Manhattan residents pledge support to create a city for consumptives beyond Phoenix Arizona. Rev James Allen Geissinger of Phoenix plans this project and collects subscriptions at the St Denis Hotel. Arizona Bethesda Association forms a stock company with $125 total cost per share.
The Rev James De Normandie urged careful censorship of library shelves at the First Church in Roxbury. He warned that libraries funded by public taxes risk becoming a public nuisance if books borrowers clamour for may be immoral.
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