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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
3
John Geary of Salem, a renowned local athlete, replies to a challenge posed by a 64 year old Rockland man seeking any athletic duel. Geary notes his longstanding involvement in sports and previously ran a gymnastic club, signaling readiness to compete in track walking running or tug of war.
A. Ll. Malkenson, editor of the Jewish American of New York, visits Boston to study conditions among Hebrews with plans to establish a model Jewish lodging house in the West End. He has already set one in New York and aims to replicate in Boston with sufficient funds. No Jewish lodging house currently exists in the city.
Baron F. von Goddan Seefield, arrested Monday at the Hotel Touraine, was taken to Rhode Island to answer fraud charges by hotel keepers. Accusers include Matthews Hotel Narragansett Pier and Crown Hotel Providence over about $250. His wife defends him as innocent, calling it a misunderstanding.
Mr. Mitchell pressed Mr. Sheppard for a clear answer on nominating a non member of the Independence party. Sheppard stated his plan to nominate William J. Bryan, sparking a riot as delegates surged and assailed him. Sergeants at arms escorted Sheppard from the hall amid calls for order.
A historic program calling for direct nominations via the initiative and referendum, recall rights, and strict election laws. It denounces over capitalization, supports anti trust enforcement with prison penalties, favors public ownership of utilities, and advocates statehood for Arizona and New Mexico.
Miss Mabel Olmstead of Morristown attended the funeral of Rob Roy an Irish setter at a Spring Lake cottage burial site. The dog was brought in a sealed casket to the Olmstead place dog cemetery, where Miss Olmstead sprinkled dirt as the box was lowered.
Andrew J. Kohler led a motion approved by the Harvard Improvement Association at Greenwood Hall to refer the dispute over the Knights of Pythias camp on Franklin Field to the courts. The group aims to enjoin the Park Commissioners and the Knights of Pythias through its legal and legislative committee. The meeting drew a crowd that filled Greenwood Hall.
Citizens denounce the Park Commissioners led by Stratton Prendergast and Coakley for granting encampment rights to the Knights of Pythias without proper legal review. The meeting foresees two suits in Supreme Court to restrain and rescind the permit while lawmakers and health officials voice opposition.
New York July 28. Henry Farman plans his first American flight at Brighton Beach this Saturday at 4 p.m. An invitation will be sent to President Roosevelt to witness the event. Farman aims for short flights up to about 35 feet and limited wind conditions, with daily demonstrations possible from Aug 1 to Aug 15.
Miss Jessie P. Duchemin a 19 year old Boston telephone exchange worker wed Henry H. Moore an engineer with the Boston and Maine railroad at the Fast Baptist Church in Lynn. The marriage was kept secret until the knet was sent to the bride’s mother Mrs Carrie Duchemin. The couple plan to live with the groom’s parents at 209 Essex Street after their honeymoon.
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