Charles Fairchild prominent banker dies at 72
Charles Fairchild of Boston and New York, a retired banker, died at his Newport summer home at age 72. He once belonged to Lee Higginson & Co of Boston, retired years ago, and left a widow, a son, John C. Fairchild, and five other children. A Civil War first lieutenant, he later served as secretary to Governor Fairchild of Wisconsin and in 189 he established Charles Fairchild & Co in New York.
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Lightning defenses raised at the White House
Washington July 7. Government decree orders installation of lightning protection at the executive mansion during Taft's absence. Lightning rods are being placed on each of the 12 chimneys atop the roof to shield the White House from electric attacks.
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A Bigger Georges Expands to 16 Summer Street
Boston merchants announce a larger Georges store after annexing adjoining No 16 Summer Street. They tout Georges clothes and methods as premier for ready made prices and plan sweeping reductions to clear racks while expanding work space amid dust and debris.
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Boston
Summer Street
Countess de Pierrefeu Dances On Cymric Voyage To Boston
The White Star liner Cymric docked at Charlestown with 95 saloon passengers including Countess de Pierrefeu Elsa Tudor. She described a Paris dance that cured mal de mer after ten minutes each morning. Also aboard were Professor Takebe studying governments in Europe and Rev. Mulcahey visiting his niece in Salem. Notable Bosonians like Morss Capen and Julia Codman also traveled, along with livestock valued at over $60,000.
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Julia Codman
Seasickness cure found by Madame de Pierre feu
Madame de Pierre feu argues seasickness stems from a mismatch between feet and brain caused by slight motion. The proposed remedy is daily steady foot movement upon arising to acclimate the brain to motion, a discovery made by chance during an ocean voyage as the journey began.
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Body of Chief Justice Fuller Arrives in Boston
The body of Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court arrived in Boston from Sorrento Missouri with Justices McKenna and Holmes Governor Hughes reporter Butler Richard Rathbun and Rev James E Freeman and his family. The funeral party travels to Chicago for services by Rev Freeman at Graceland Cemetery Chapel today and interment beside Mrs Fuller is planned.
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New York
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James E. Freeman
Maine
Boston & Albany
Chicago
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Graceland Cemetery
Mrs Barr Denies Mildness Of Remarks On School Inquiry
Carrie G Barr of 49 Pinckney Street Boston defends remarks on the Lyman School investigation. She says she was careful, not asked to stop speaking, and refutes claims of disorder at the hearing. She praises the investigating committee and trustees while denying misrepresentation of her statements.
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Taft Planned Maine Coast Yachting Trip
Plans for President Taft and family to sail from Beverly aboard the Mayflower on July 18 for a 10 day cruise along the Maine coast to Bar Harbor. The party likely includes Mrs Taft Miss Helen Taft Charley Taft Horace Taft Secretary Norton and Mrs Norton, with stops at Biddeford Pool and Portland. Charley Taft shows interest in power boating and a future engine on presidential yachts may be explored.
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Letter Carrier Caught by Decoy Letter Embezzler Arrested
Charles P. Symonds tied to Essex Street station is arrested on embezzling from the mails amid decoy letters sent to trap postal thieves. Cambridgeport resident, with wife and small family, is second postal worker nabbed within three days.
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Modest Hero Rescues Chum From Drowning at Don's Rocks
Coleman Ryan a 15 year old of 49 Pine Street saved Leonard Congdon also 15 from drowning while swimming from Don's rocks to King's beach. Congdon exhausted collapsed but Ryan carried him to shore with help from others. Ryan did not tell his parents or seek praise, and only afterward the Post reporter learned of the heroic act.
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Herzog Suspended by Doves Amid Insubordination Allegations
Charley Herzog third baseman for the Doves was indefinitely suspended for insubordination. Officials and Herzog declined to discuss the matter, calling it personal, with him expected to rejoin the lineup soon. Rumors claim Herzog sought to undermine manager Fred Lake and President Davey after considering a two year managing contract.
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Herzog
New York
Fred Lake
Davey
Lake
St Teresa’s Parish Garden Party Set for July 9
West Roxbury parish plans its annual garden party at the rectory grounds on Centre Street. Tickets sold in advance indicate it will be one of the largest gatherings in recent years and attract many parishioners.
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Rush Liquors Into Boston Before Tariff Takes Effect
Heavy consignments of wines and spirits arrive as the Leyland line Steamer Philadelphian docks at Grand Junction East Boston carrying 1250 cases of geneva 1000 cases of gin and large freight including teakwood scrap iron black chalk tin beer hemp pelts coffee paper cocoa beans emery stone fertilizer and tea. The voyage lasted twelve days with moderate weather.
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Geneva
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Boston
Passengers chase thief through Dorchester chase ends with capture
Twenty passengers leaped from a car on Taft street near Dorchester avenue in Dorchester to pursue a pickpocket identified as William H. Marlow of New York. The chase lasted about a quarter mile until Officer Patrick Kellare of station 9 caught Marlow as he fled from the van. Oakman, a Neponset contractor, reported a pocketbook with a certified check for 400 dollars and about 10 dollars in cash was taken.
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Dorchester
William H. Marlow
New York
Henry Oakman
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Threaten Railway Strike in Paris
Paris July 7 The general railway strike is threatened as workers vote in principle to strike over wage increases and other demands while awaiting negotiations with the companies.
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