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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1907

Page

5

Women Keep Up Fight in Springfield Supreme Council

Springfield reports the anti-administration forces refuse to yield after losing the presidential contest of the S C B A. They plan to nominate candidates favored by the opposition to gain control of the supreme council as five trustees retire, including two supporters of the opposing side. Mrs Costelloe remains hopeful while Mrs McGowan defends her leadership against continued opposition.

Springfield Elizabeth B. McGowan Supreme Council Supreme Anti-Administration

Three Upends On River Near Norumbega Park

Three canoes capsized on the Charles River near Norumbega Park. A Metropolitan Park Policeman Chaisson aided two who tipped near the police station, potentially saving lives. Officer MacLeod pulled two more from the water near the landing raft.

Aubtirndale Charles River Norumbega Park Metropolitan Park Chaisson MacLeod

May Yet Make Foreign Cruise On Enterprise

Executive Officer Brayton told a Post reporter that actions on cadet dismissals would come from the commissioners. The Enterprise may yet undertake a foreign cruise rather than coastwise patrol. Cadet Perry, 14, stands out among guarded remarks from crew as Steward Everard remains missing after transfer.

H. R. Brayton Low Enterprise Brayton Perry Seaman Perry C. L. Everard

Ringleaders to be picked as naval commission names cadet dismissals

Final report of the nautical commission at the State House may announce cadet dismissals from the training ship Enter prise after the New London trouble. The panel may grant Captain Low power to dismiss without commission approval, and reputations are discussed as blame shifts to Steward C. L. Everard amid poor food conditions.

Nautical Commission State House Enterprise New London Wilde Low C. L. Everard

Knights of Labor to size up candidates

District Assembly 30 of the Knights of Labor held its quarterly convention at Clyde Hall. A five member committee was elected to judge candidates for fall political office on their labor records and stance on worker welfare legislation. A committee was also chosen to call on Mayor Fitzgerald about the city departments Old Home Week parade.

Knights of Labor, Incorporated Clyde Hall Fitzgerald

Three Killed by an Angry Merchant in Algiers Case

July 21 reporting a Msila merchant enraged by interference in a dispute with natives shot and killed the public prosecutor, a customs collector, and a native. He wounded an unidentified European woman. The incident occurred in Algiers as authorities investigate the motive and potential charges.

Algiers Msila

Shunned Church Attendance Dims After Autoist's Fear

Salem July 21 Shying at the country constable and his auto trap the wary motorist, long persecuted and suffering, grows suspicious of all. The open invitation to attend First Baptist Church services by Rev Alexander Blackburn drew no autos yesterday, none accepted the kindly offered welcome.

Salem Leary Firts Baptist Church Alexander Blackburn

Auto-Toxic Sermon: Rev Blackburn Opens Summer Invitation

The Rev. Mr. Blackburn tells a Post reporter he will keep a standing invitation to automobileists for summer services. He notes no attendees arrived by car this morning but he prepared a plain sermon for them and rejects scare tactics in favor of coaxing faith. He adds that attendees will not be censured for driving to church.

Blackburn Post

Abstainers Plan Outing and Deliberations at Bass Point

The St James Ladies Total Abstinence Association plans its first outing for Sunday August 4 at Bass Point with temperance worker Lawrence E Murphy as a principal guest. He will attend the Catholic Total Abstinence Society of America national convention in Cleveland the next day. District delegates include Murphy from the St James Men's Society Hon Edwin Mulready past archdiocesan and national union president, Hon John T Shea of Cambridge secretary of the Massachusetts Anti Sa loon League recently elected Boston union first vice president, Mrs Annie F Cunniff of St Mary Society Malden Maurice Dinneen H T Association and Miss Helen M Sweeney of St James Ladies Society.

St. James Ladies’ Total Abstinence Association Bass Point Lawrence E. Murphy Catholic Total Abstinence Society of America Cleveland St. James Men's Society Edwin Mulready

Telephone Girls Make Merry at Revere Beach

Worcester toll-line operators enjoyed a beach outing at Revere Beach. The party included listed staff and Atlantic City guest Nora Sullivan, returning tired yet cheerful. Despite slower, mixed connections, the group shared stories of the trip and noted fresh lobsters at dinner.

Revere Beach Worcester Alice Elizabeth Leufstedt Helen Grace

Priest Helps Fight Fire At Winchester Church Steeple Falls

In Winchester on Saturday a lightning fire destroyed St. Marys Catholic Church steeple but spared the brick auditorium. Father Kelliher was injured by a ladder end, and three firefighters suffered minor injuries from a broken ladder and falling slate. George Osborne Ernest Polley George Nelson John McCarron and others are named in the rescue effort.

Winchester St. Mary’s Catholic Church Washington Street Father Kelliher George Osborne Ernest Polley Polley George Nelson John McCarron ST. Mary’s Catholic Church OF Winchester

Communion and fundraising drive at St Marys Church

At St Marys Church North End yesterday morning the Young Women's Sodality received holy communion in a body with Rev Reneaud officiating. Rev Joseph H Gorman urged aid for rebuilding the parochial school recently destroyed by fire. At the 9 oclock service over 200 members of the AOH Division 20 Charlestown also received communion.

St. Mary's Church North End Women’s Sodality Father Reneaud Joseph H. Gorman Charlestown

Soldiers oppose Deer Island as burial site

Soldiers at posts around Boston protest plans by the War Department to establish a military cemetery on Deer Island. They argue the island, recently acquired as a government reservation, is unsuitable and suggest a smaller nearby island instead. A written protest may reach Washington within days.

Washington War Department Deer Island Boston W. B. Homer Artillery Corps Edward Burr Engineer Corps George L. Goodale

Abstinence Societies Hold Joint Reunion

St Valentine Total Abstinence Society and St Theresa T A Society linked to the Church of the Immaculate Conception held their annual outing yesterday. Addresses were delivered by Past President Charles H. Farrell Archdiocesan Secretary Otho T O’Leary and Vice-President Mrs Catherine Tilson among others.

St. Valentine’s Total

Haywood verdict is near in Idaho murder case

Boise, Idaho July 21 Argument in defense of William D Haywood opens tomorrow and will run two or three days. E F Richardson and Clarence Darrow will plead for Haywood claiming innocence in Steunenberg murder and conspiracy to kill the former governor. The defense argues Orchard forged charges while the State shows evidence, with Borah to close for the State and Judge Wood to deliver the verdict by Saturday night.

Boise Idaho William D. Haywood E. F. Richardson Clarence Darrow Frank Steunenberg Denver Chicago Darrow Senator Borah Wood Colorado Western Federation of Miners Mr. Richardson Haywood Orchard Coeur d'Alene Steunenberg Federation Richardson Bunker Hill and Sullivan Vindicator Beck and McCormick Independence Depot Lyte Gregory Gregory Goddard James McParland

Yacht Ramona Sold to Trade Route Between New Bedford and Cape Verde

The yacht Ramona, once among the largest schooners in the United States, has been sold from Connor Brothers of Boston and will sail to the Cape Verde Islands as a passenger carrier. Built in 1871 at City Island, she measures 117 feet long, 19 feet beam, 9 feet hold, 127 tons gross. Alterations are underway including a new foremast after dry rot.

Ramona New Bedford Cape Verde Islands Connor Brothers Philadelphia City Island New York West Indies Globe National Dock Boston

Roxbury Man Rescued After Carbolic Acid Suicide Attempt

Cornelius Danehy of 1026 Tremont street Roxbury was found in a dangerous condition at his home after swallowing carbolic acid in a suspected act of self harm. His mother prevented a fatal outcome, Dr Murphy treated him, and he was taken to City Hospital by Station 10 ambulance. Mrs Danehy cited long illness and despondency.

Cornelius Danehy Tremont Street Roxbury Station 10

Sloop Overturned Off Marine Park

A sloop yacht in Dorchester Bay near the life saving station toppled yesterday afternoon. All three men aboard reached the tender unharmed before rescue. Captain Hamilton and crew arrived to find the men safe. Crowd at Marine Park was smaller than recent Sundays with about 3500 men, 2000 boys, and 1500 women visiting the bathhouse.

Marine Park Dorchester Bay Hamilton L Street

Home Week Mass at St James Church

Services at St James Catholic Church on Harrison avenue drew large crowds. The 11 o'clock mass was celebrated by Rev John J Fitzgerald. A 10 15 meeting was led by Rev James J Bakter D D. Special Old Home week services are planned for next Sunday with a solemn high mass led by Rev William P Mc Quaide, deacon Rev John I Lane, sub deacon Rev John J Fitzgerald and master of ceremonies Frank Orvitt.

St. James’ Catholic Church Harrison Avenue John J. Fitzgerald James J. Bakter D. D William P. McQuaide John I. Lane Frank Orvitt

Farmer slays family then is shot by neighbor

Nuncia Mich July 21 Henry Scutcheon, about 50, a local farmer, went on a murderous spree with an axe killing his invalid son his wife and her foster father. He was shot dead by neighbor Henry McClellan who he had attacked.

Nuncia, Mich Henry Scutcheon Scutcheon Henry McClellan

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. A Knights OF Labor Mr. Blackburn St. James Association Revere Winchester Church OT. Marys Church St. Mary’s C. W. Guy Furniture CO Stone 86 Canal ST Washington, Cor Stone Park Smytte Ier Yee Outline of Defence Orchard and McParland Tween And City Hospital ST. James’ Church
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