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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1914

Page

16

Reno Girl to Sponsor Nevada Superdreadnought Launch

Governor Tasker L. Oddie of Nevada will attend the launching of the United States superdreadnought Nevada at Fore River shipyards in Quincy on Saturday July 11 at 1 30 p m. Miss Eleanor Anne Siebert of Reno was chosen as sponsor. The Nevada features 27000 ton displacement 583 foot length and 14 inch main guns with Curtiss turbine engines designed for 20 12 knots.

Tasker L. Oddie Nevada Fore River Quincy Fore River Works Fore River Company Governor Oddie Reno, Ney Eleanor Anne Siebert Fred L. Siebert Reno Navy Department United States Naval Service Boston United States Caesar Washington Navy Yard

Gallivan Presides in House for Sundry Civil Bill

In a rare honor, Rep James A Gallivan of the 12th district was asked by Speaker Clark to chair the House during debate on the sundry civil bill funding federal activities at 107 million dollars. Rep Buchanan led a lively filibuster as Gallivan maintained poise and dignity amid partisan tactics.

Washington James A. Gallivan Clark House of Representatives Gallivan Buchanan Illinois Boston

Wireless Locates Ore Deposits and Springs

Goettingen, Germany reports the Society for Investigating the Internal Structure of the Earth has found subterranean springs and ore deposits using wireless telegraphy. It claims to determine depth through electrical waves per Professor Leimbach’s method. Leimbach previously used wireless telegraphy for underground mine communication near the Northern Harz Mountains at 1000 feet depth.

Goettingen Germany Society For Professor Leimbach Leimbach Harz Mountains

Bishop Brewster to labor in Orient

Hartford June 8 Announcement was made that Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster of Connecticut will sail soon for an extended tour of Asia and Europe to build interest in a proposed international conference on Christian faith and order. He will be accompanied by Bishop C P Anderson of Chicago the Rev Dr Manning of Trinity Church New York and John R Mott of the International Oe

Hartford Chauncey B. Brewster Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Asia Europe C. P. Anderson Chicago Dr. Manning Trinity Church New York John R. Mott The International Oe

Youngster Feeds Sugar to Franklin Park Baby Elephant

John T. Lorden, 214 years young, of Jamaica Plain fed Tony the baby elephant at Franklin Park with a lump of sugar yesterday afternoon. He becomes the first child to extend hospitality to the city’s new pets Tony Waddy and Mollie. The crowd was smaller than Sunday but many visitors stopped to see the animals.

John T. Lordan Dennis T. Lordan Jamaica Plain Tony Sugar Franklin Park Fletcher Tony John T. Lorden Dennis T. Lorden Young Lorden Waddy Mollie

Elephants At Franklin Park Delight Park Visitors

Waddy and Tony the elephants attracted crowds as they roamed the roped enclosure yesterday. Patrolman James A. Cullen pledged police help to keep youngsters safe while the trio prepares for future performances. Tony leads the line during airings as Keeper Fletcher plans another day of rest for the elephants.

Waddy Tony James A. Cullen Fletcher Franklin Park Rascal

Deceived by Wife Seeks Annulment of Marriage

John J. Hayes of Boston petitions Superior Court to annul his marriage to Caroline L. Tuttle alleging fraud and misrepresentation. He says she falsely claimed previous marriages and that she was insane prior to the December 31 1913 ceremony. Hearing set for first Monday in July.

John J. Hayes Boston Superior Court Caroline L. Tuttle Marion C. Tuttle Mr. Hayes Caroline Tuttle

Reserve Bank directors named by New England bankers

A committee of five appointed by the New England banking conference selected seven members to present 18 names for Class A and B directorships at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The seven: Alfred L. Ripley F W Adams A J Cass Albert Tuttle N D Prince Charles C Harrington Ralph P Alden. The five who appointed them: Ripley Flinn Barber Stevens Heard. No meeting date yet set.

New England Merchants National Bank Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Alfred L. Ripley F. W. Adams Bangor A. J. Cass Citizens National Bank Tilton N. H Albert Tuttle Montpelier National Bank Montpelier N. D. Prince Windham County National Bank Danielson Charles C. Harrington Mechanics National Bank Providence R. 1 Ralph P. Alden Springfield National Bank Springfield Mr. Ripley C. P. Flinn, Jr National Union Bank N. J. Barber H. W. Stevens Hartford National Bank Hartford Arthur M. Heard National Amoskeag Bank Manchester

Crane's Crop Coming Back In Quincy Play Hairs Return

City Clerk Crane of Quincy shaved his McGillicuddy moustache after performing in a Colonial era play by the Historical Dames of Quincy. He vowed to return to his old look within about three weeks amid bets and public interest.

Crane Quincy Pitt Clerk Crane Dames of McGillicuddys Fee J Cran

Notable career of Judge Sherman in Massachusetts history

The obituary reviews Justice Sherman’s 24 years on the Massachusetts bench noting pivotal trials he presided over including the Tucker murder and the Trefethan cases. Born 1834 in Vermont he taught school, pursued law in Lawrence and Boston, served in the Civil War, and held roles as state representative, district attorney, and attorney general before joining the Superior Court.

Commonwealth Charles L. Tucker Mabel Page Weston Charlestown State Prison Trefethan Judge Sherman Weathersfield Windsor County Vermont Wesleyan Seminary Springfield Lawrence Mass Massachusetts Boston Sandwich Harwich Bassettville Cape Cod Boston Sunday Post Sherman Dartmouth College George W. Benson Essex 48Th State House Essex County Henry K.goodwin Albert D. Swan Benjamin F. Butler Goodwin Sarah J. Robinson Stevens Superior Court Oliver Ames James A. Trefethan Deltina J. Davis John ©. Best George F H. Bailey Salem Fox Bram Justice Sherman Sheldon Supreme Court Tucker Abraham Lincoln Grant Pierce Buchanan Johnson Hayes Garfield Arthur Cleveland Harrison McKinley Roosevelt W. T. Sherman Charles Sumner James G. Blaine Robert G. Ingersoll Essex Bar Association American House Jamaica Plain

Academy of the Assumption Plans Commencement Week

The Academy of the Assumption in Wellesley Hills drafts a vast commencement week with Iphigenia on the lawn marking the first use of the grounds as a theatre. Alumnae mobilize to ensure a record year with Bishop Anderson Governor Walsh and other dignitaries attending events beginning Saturday at 3 p.m. Class day is set for Thursday June 18 and graduates invite guests to the celebrations.

Academy of the Assumption Wellesley Hills Euripides Academy Joseph G. Anderson Walsh Curley Childs Newton Charles W. Lyons Boston College Wellesley College

Mrs Woods Debuts at Keith's Theatre in Boston

Edith MacGregor Woods, a renowned contralto in Greater Boston, makes her vaudeville debut Monday at B F Keith's Theatre. She will perform Scotch songs and has a broad social circle and concert experience in the region.

Edith MacGregor Woods Greater Boston B. F. Keith Mrs. Woods B. F. Keith's

Marion Estelle Corey to Wed Otis Wheeler at Wollaston Baptist Church

Invitations have been sent by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Henry Corey of 704 Commonwealth Avenue for the marriage of their daughter Marion Estelle Corey to Otis Chester Wheeler. The ceremony will be at Wollaston Baptist Church on Saturday evening June 20 with a reception in the church parlors to follow.

Francis Henry Corey Commonwealth Avenue Marion Estelle Otis Chester Wheeler Wollaston Baptist Church

Foul Ball Kills Oklahoma Baseball Player

In Spark Oklahoma Thomas Gilpin, an amateur baseball player, was fatally struck in the heart by a foul ball during a game. The accident occurred June 8 and left the community in shock as officials investigated the brief tragedy.

Oklahoma Spark, Okla Thomas Gilpin

Graduation Exercises Scheduled for June 18

Graduating exercises will be held in the afternoon of June 18 in the chapel. The outdoor or indoor setting is not specified and no additional participants or events are listed.

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