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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

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Chelsea Officials Appointed to Five Member Commission

Chelsea mayor reacts to Acting Governor Draper naming a five member commission. Appointees include engineer William E. McClintock and Mark Wilmarth of Malden both with terms ending 1913, banker Abraham C Ratshesky, Chelsea educator Alton E Briggs, and George H Dunham of Chelsea.

William E. McClintock Chelsea Abraham C. Ratshesky Mark Wilmarth Malden Alton E. Briggs George H. Dunham John E. Beck Post Draper Commission of Five

Dervish Leads Bermuda Race Pod, Zuhrah Sails Ahead

In a Bermuda race update at Highland Light on June 3, Zuhrah briefly led from the Dervish as the two yachts and Csperanza formed the front pack. By 5 p.m. the Dervish held a mile lead over rivals with Highland Light in sight, while Marchioness and Venona trailed, Edithanna unseen at dark. The wind roared at 40 miles per hour from the south southwest in clear conditions.

Highland Light

Marblehead Yacht Race Hint From Early Legs

In Marblehead on June 3 the race cover hundreds of miles, and the first 30 miles offer no forecast of the eventual winner. The piece notes sailing's great period and hints at continued discussion on page 9 fifth column.

Marblehead

Rockefeller Visits Cardinal Logue at Tarrytown Estate

John D. Rockefeller traveled from Pocantico Hills to meet Cardinal Logue at James Butler’s East View estate. Rockefeller said he regretted not better acquainting himself with the cardinal, who praised the American businessman’s patriotism after their discussion.

Tarrytown N. Y John D. Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Cardinal Logue James Butler Near East View Rockefeller

Rockefeller Visit Stirs Local Golfing Circles

The visit sprang from a tip by Rev. Father Lennon of Poecantico Hills, a frequent opponent of the Standard Oil magnate in golf and a trusted confidant. Continued on Page 12-Thive OCelumn

Rockefeller Father Lennon Poecantico Hills Standard Oil

Mad coach dog scares Cambridge as officers chase beast

A ferocious prize coach dog caused a Cambridge scare last night when two policemen confronted it after Thomas Allen of 6 Cottage street reported a mad dog in his home. The dog leaped and tore at Allen, who was bitten as officers closed in.

Cambridge Thomas Allen Cottage Street Conroy Hacket Allen Hackett Massachusetts Avenue Central Square Norfolk Street John Neilson Neilson

Rabbi Freuder Quits Flock After Emotion Packed Conference

Rabbi Samuel Freuder declares he will leave the Grace Mission House after a Boston Sabbatical Conference session at Park Street Church. He reveals a 17 year Christian baptism in Chicago and says he will no longer wear a mask, claiming the Christian Jew is unhappy. Ruth Angel praises him and hopes he reconsiders his decision to depart.

Samuel Freuder Boston Barnard Angel Dewitt Memorial Church Ruth Angel Bernard Angel Rabbi Freuder

Ginger as a healthful remedy for digestion and warmth

A note extols ginger for aiding digestion and warming the body. It claims ginger supports the system and promotes sound health, advising against substitutes and calling it inherently healthful.

Explorer Grenfell braves 40 hours with sled dogs off Labrador

In Labrador waters near St Johns, Dr. Wilfred Grenfell of the Royal National Deep Sea Mission endured a grueling ice pack encounter with hunger driven dogs. The temperature dropped to 10 below zero and he fought with only a knife for defense. He recently visited Boston.

ST. John’s N. F Labrador Wilfred Grenfell Boston Grenfell Royal National Deep Sea Mission

Dr Grenfell’s perilous ice ordeal and rescue at Labrador

Dr Grenfell fell through drift ice while crossing with sled dogs near Battle Harbor Labradors. He fought off the animals, killed three for warmth, endured frostbite and hunger, then signaled with a makeshift flag. Rescued by George Reid and Locke’s Cove trackers, he survived after 40 hours on the ice.

George Reid Locke's Cove Hare Bay

Dr Wilfred Grenfell Honored for Mission Work in New England

Dr Wilfred Grenfell is well known here for delivering addresses in Boston and other New England cities. His work is largely supported by Bostonians, and a vessel with supplies for his mission stations was sent from this port. Two years ago King Edward made him a companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.

Wilfred Grenfell Boston New England

Weather Outlook for Boston and New England Forecast

Fair conditions in Boston and vicinity on Thursday and Friday with the chance of showers later Friday afternoon or night. Warmer temperatures, variable winds. Washington reports New England partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with showers, light to fresh south winds becoming variable.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

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