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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1908

Page

2

Finance Commission halts probe into ex Mayor Fitzgerald cash

The Finance Commission will not pursue further steps in examining ex-Mayor Fitzgerald private bank accounts. A report to Mayor Hibbard on the Schoolhouse Commission is planned amid disagreements over its recommendations. Kennedy alleges no leaks while Sullivan and others clash over alleged information leaks.

Finance Commission Fitzgerald Hibbard Schoolhouse Commission Sughrue Noyes Runétitka Morris, Moors, Kennedy and Ernst Kennedy Commission Farley Sullivan Boston Mr. Sullivan Mr. Kennedy Matthews

Labor meetings update from Fromerville unions and locals

11 983 elected officers for Boston Gasfitters Union 175 delegates head to State convention of Pumbers Gas and Steamfitters and Helpers unions. Reports show flourishing affiliated bodies. District assemblies plan wage talks with steamship clerks and discuss Labor Day parades and outings across several locals including Bakers Blacksmiths and Teamsters.

Fromerville Michael Brown Boston Gasfitters Nion Pumbers Nions United Association Weeinenes James Sheehe Thomas L. Pratt Patrick J. Mooney Plumbers’ Union Michael J. Sheehan Boston Coal Teamsters’ Union Indianapolis Ind Brotherhood of Teamdrivers J. Sheehan International Union International Detroit District Assembly K. of L Roughan Cener State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration Noddle Island Boyle O'Reilly Hall Boston Bakers’ Union 7 George ¥Ares P. J. McMahon P. Treacy Artin Greim Gus Yeaser A. Flynn Jacob Taubold Joseph A. Walsh Lec T. Barnes A. P. Lipschultz Michael Connor Martin Greim Blacksmiths’ Union International Adquarters

Churches in Danger? Aked Warns of Decline Century Ahead

The Rev. Charles F. Aked, pastor of a Fifth Avenue church linked to John D. Rockefeller, argues in Appleton's Magazine that without change churches will be deserted within a century. He says Christianity is losing public relevance and calls for the church to engage with social issues and practical life to survive.

New York Charles F. Abed Fifth Avenue John D. Rockefeller Appleton Dr. Aked

Labor unions seek eight hour day pledge from Boston candidates

A 100 member interview committee of organized labor will question all Boston primary and election candidates about supporting a national eight hour day and labor bills. Signatures will be demanded as sincerity proof, with a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall on August 9 to select interviewers. Mayor Hibbard won praise for vetoing a Union Freight railroad franchise. The central union also plans a fund appeal for the cigar factory stripper strike.

Rio Grande Road International William J. Dougherty Buffalo N. Y New Jersey Boston Edward J. Ryan Eliot Street Water Works Union Bass Point Wells Memorial Building James McCaffrey Patrick JF. Mullen William J. Carr Terrence L. McNulty P. J. Corman Thomas Teelin M. Haley Michael McCarthy Timothy Casey National Federation of State, City and Town Employees Washington Street Painters’ District Council Greater Boston Joint District Council Board of Aldermen Union Freight Railroad Northern Avenue John J. Fenton Coal Teamsters Union 68 William J. O’nell Union 25 Eugene Mehegan Market and Commission House Teamsters John J. Sullivan Lumber Teamsters’ Union P. Je Daley Carriage and Cab Drivers’ Union Union New Haven Railroad Union 119 Guyer Lamson & Hubbard Knights of Labor, Inc Thomas H. Canning Patrick J. McCarthy the Order Washington, D. C James Kehoe Paving Department Assembly Daniel Leonard Ben Franklin Assembly Organized Labor New Zealand Australia A. F. of L Boston Central Labor Union Central Labor Union Faneuil Hall Thomas L. Wilson Boston Machinists’ Union Hibbard

Bishop Jagger Arrives in Lucerne for Pastoral Visit

Bishop F. A. Jagger of Boston, head of all American Episcopal churches in Europe, arrives at the Schweizerhof Lucerne to visit the American congregation and rector Rev. Dr Hall Williams. He travels from Geneva to London for the Pan Anglican conference before settling in Lucerne for a period.

Lucerne F. A. Jagger Boston Europe Schweizerhof Hall Williams Geneva Jagger London

Crusade on Junk Dealers Ends in South Boston Closures

South Boston police launched a strong crackdown on junk dealers in the district. Three dealers face charges and court appearances this week while several shops have been shut down. Investigators say former Chelsea men opened wholesale operations without licenses, believing none were required.

South Boston Chelsea Peninsular

Junk dealers spark zoning clash in South Boston

In South Boston a clash erupts over Chelsea junk dealers. Captain Hall of Station 6 says thirty licenses suffice and no new permits will be issued unless a strong reason arises. Chelsea junkmen plan new sites on Second Street Dorchester avenue West First street and Silver street in a poor tenement area. P B Corbett, a large local landowner, condemns the expansion and warns of higher insurance rates and possible prohibitive costs, urging action to protect residents.

Chelsea Boston Captain Hall Station 6 Second Street Dorchester Avenue West First Street Silver Street P. B. Corbett South

Turkish Army Revolt Spreads in Monastir District

Reports from Constantinople say about 7000 Turkish soldiers in the Monastir district have joined an open revolt and that 32000 troops have been ordered to the outbreak area.

Constantinople Monastir

Meagher Club Bids Farewell to Six Members for Ireland Visit

The Thomas Francis Meagher Club of Boston held a Canal Street meeting to send off six members sailing for Ireland next Saturday. Patrick J. Colbert presided and urged Irish freedom while the group wished a speedy recovery for John J. Teevens, the veteran South Boston Irish leader.

Ireland Thomas Francis Meagher Boston Canal Street Patrick J. Colbert Colbert John J. Teevens South

Malden Mourns Martin as Council President Drowns

Walter D. Martin, 30, Malden Common Council president, drowned at Lake Winnipesaukee. A Malden High and Boston University law student, he leaves a widow and two children. Flags will be half mast. Stephen Morse prepared to handle the remains.

Malden Walter D. Martin Common Council Lake Winnipesaukee Malden High School Boston University Lemuel Martin Garland Street Martin Unitarian Church Stephen Morse

Boy 13 Drowns Bathing At Hill's Grove Hospital

Michael Boyle an orphan aged 13 employed at St. Josephs Consumptive Hospital at Hills Grove drowned while bathing near the village this afternoon.

Warwick R. L Michael Boyle St. Joseph’s Consumptive Hospital Hill’s Grove

Grave Robbery Hearings Over Skeletons for Tobacco

In Baltimore two men faced charges of grave robbery at the Northwestern police station. Justice Tyson sent them to jail for action by the Criminal Court. The prisoners cited fifteen dollars as the price for skeletons with skull and crossbones available for a plug of tobacco in St. Peter's Cemetery on Lafayette avenue.

Baltimore St. Peter’s West Lafayette Avenue Justice Tyson Northwestern Tyson

Ring's Injuries Fatal After Train Collision in Mansfield

Daniel J. Ring, 40, of Mansfield formerly Roxbury, was struck by a train at Mansfield railroad station late Saturday. He died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital. Ring worked in the Boston Elevated Railroad shops on Harrison Avenue.

Daniel J. Ring Mansfield Roxbury Massachusetts General Hospital Ring Boston Elevated Harrison Avenue M’carthy Boston Edward W Owen Hannah McCarthy Mary A. McCarthy Maverick Street Church of the Most Ge Redeemer McHallam Brigget F Daniel and Garoet Reg Mission Church Tremont Stre Church of the Sacred Heart Calvary Cemetery Woburn

Missing 7-year-old Joseph Oliver traced to Newton Corners

Aged Waltham man reports his seven year old son Joseph H Oliver who left home at 9 pm yesterday has not been seen since being traced to Newton Corners. He recently recovered from a serious illness and walks with faltering steps.

Waltham Joseph H. Oliver Newton Corners Oliver

Cambridge Man Drowns Canoeing on Lake Boone

W Philip Brown 38 head bookkeeper at Blake and Knowles Cambridge drowned while canoeing on Lake Boone. He was with Frank E Tripp when their canoe capsized about 60 yards from The Only Club. Despite divers and medical aid, Brown died after the six minute water immersion.

Hudson W. Philip Brown Blake & Knowles Cambridge Lake Boone Mr. Brown McDonald Cottage Frank E. Tripp Brown Tripp Walter O. Brown John H. Peters Edward Stanton Fred D. Magnass

Halifax native Philip Brown a noted Boston musician

Waiter Philip Brown, a Halifax, Nova Scotia native who came to Boston from Dalhousie College fifteen years ago, rose from clerk to head bookkeeper at Blake & Knowles in Cambridge. A talented musician, he played at many society events and lived with J Albert Baumgartner at 406 Massachusetts Avenue, South End. He was unmarried and left a father and sister in Halifax.

Philip Brown Boston Halifax Dalhousie College Blake & Knowles Company Cambridge J. Albert Baumgartner Massachusetts Avenue South End Brown

Woman Swept by Surf at Collins Beach near Newport

Marie Dalbery a 33 year old New York cook employed by Charles F Hoffman drowned while swimming at Collins Beach near Fort Adams Rhode Island. A maid from the same house survived with a life preserver as Dalbery was drawn out by heavy sea undertow and cried for help. Captain Frank Parmley of Castle Hill lighthouse aided the maid but Dalbery died despite rescue efforts.

Newport R. I Marie Dalberg New York Collins Beach Fort Adams Charles F. Hoffman Miss Dalbery Frank Parmley Castle Hill

Drowned Boy Recites Final Message At West End

Harold Coffin twelve-year-old of 15 Blossom Court West End drowned while bathing in the Charles River near the West Boston bridge. He cried Tell me that I am in the current and can't get out as officers searched all day for the body. He left with Frank Swan and Willie Moore for a swim near Charlesbank, battled a strong current, and sank after his strength failed.

Harold Coffin Blossom Court West End Charles River West Boston Bridge Harold Frank Swan Willie Moore Charlesbank Joy Street Harbor

Dives to death at Stevens Pond in North Andover

Wadid Nassiff an 18 year old Syrian from Lawrence dived at Stevens Pond striking his head on a rock and drowned while two companions who could not swim stood by. Police were notified after the body was recovered from the pond where a discoloration marked the impact. Nassiff had recently arrived in the country and had a brother in Canada.

North Andover Stevens’ Pond Nassiff Oak Street Lawrence Canada

Portland Boy Drowned In Punt Overturning

Portland Mo July 19 William F Cassidy 16 son of William Cassidy of 65 Waterville street drowned in the Stroudwater River this afternoon when a punt overturned Roscoe A Larochelle about the same age was rescued with difficulty and was unconscious when brought ashore

Portland William F. Cassidy William Cassidy Waterville Street Stroudwater Roscoe A. Larochelle

Woman Racing to Reach Home Expires on Train

Red Bank reports Miss Bella Bainton, daughter of John Bainton of Red Bank, died aboard a train in Creston Iowa while returning from Denver where she sought a TB cure. She grew worse last week and began the journey home.

Red Bank Bella Bainton John 8. Bainton Creston Iowa Denver

Marine Bye Bemeay hn Hye Tonic Soothes and Relieves Alling Byes

A brief note touts a tonic named Marine Bye Bemeay hn Hye promising relief from lingering aches. It claims soothing action for Alling Byes and suggests broad uses.

Lad Roy Gifford Drowns at Benoit’s Ledge

July 19 Benoit’s Ledge, Fall River reports Roy six year old son of Alonzo Gifford drowned after going beyond his depth while bathing. He could not swim and was unable to reach shore.

Fall River Roy Alonzo Gifford Benoit’s Ledge

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