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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
4
Morris and Brown were swept into the water after their canoe overturned. Morris dived repeatedly to rescue Brown, finally pulling his body ashore after a lengthy struggle. Other boys tried to help but could not find ice for the victims.
John Lacacos drowned while swimming at Salisbury Beach. George Brown, who tried to rescue him, was pulled from the water by William Norton and George Sirois of the volunteer life-saving crew. Thousands of cottagers watched as save crews searched for Lacacos, but recovery was not completed by nightfall. Brown was revived after an hour of effort.
A boat crash under the Seekonk River bridge at India Point capsized killing Valerie Petit. Mary Roberts protected her 18 month old as she and the child were rescued by an oyster steamer crew. Edmond Petit and Joseph Roberts were saved by bridge workers.
Frank Pfeiffer of West Roxbury drowned after being struck by a boom and swept overboard from the yacht Bessie B. off Nahant while a party of 20 cruised near Nanant on June 13.
A Rockland Maine woman, Mrs Wirt Young of 6 Columbia Avenue, reports long standing back and side pains cured after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts backache as female weakness and urges root cause treatment with the herbal remedy. The notice emphasizes testimonials are published with permission and claims mass support from user reports.
Dozens of dignitaries attend the funeral of Dr. Edward Everett Hale at the Brattle Street Church with a state-like procession. Mourners include Governor Eben S. Draper Harvard President A. Lawrence Lowell and Ambassador James Bryce as the congregation sings hymns linked to Hale’s life.
A devotional verse reflecting on God’s guiding hand in life. The text quotes hymns and prayers, invoking mercy and trust in times of joy and sorrow, signed by Helen M Williams with a date of 1786.
Dr. Van Ness preached on the value of a good name and character builders. He contrasted nation builders with character builders like Angell Eliot and Hale and urged democratic education for future rulers who must cooperate with God to establish a Kingdom on earth.
Edward Everett Hale was honored with a public service at Park Street Church paired with his funeral at South Congregational Church. Clergymen from five denominations and a wide audience praised his philanthropy organization and inspirational leadership, with speakers stressing Hale as a devout Christian and lifelong benefactor.
Dr Paul Revere Frothingham lauds the late Rev Edward Everett Hale and William H Baldwin noting their lifelong service to the church and city. Hale is praised for tireless ministry and public philanthropy across many roles.
The text portrays a promoter of spiritual causes as energetic and faithful, quoting Dr. Holmes who called him a "human dynamo." He is depicted as always eager and ready, with prophetic words, "Send me, here I am."
The Rev Stephen Herbert Roblin at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church eulogizes Dr Hale as a life filled with divine vitality. He praises Hale for inspiring patriotism optimism and altruism and says Boston as his home city feels deepest sorrow as the nation mourns a faithful leader who advanced the best in people.
A new theatre at Norumbega Park opens this afternoon with 3000 seats. Officials rushed construction after a previous theatre burned, crowding the park as spectators witness rapid rebuilding and the completed venue.
The 8-year-old Milton Ingersoll who wandered from home Saturday was found in the water near Whalen's dock in Gloucester. He likely fell overboard while playing on a wharf.
Memorial exercises were held yesterday afternoon at Mt Bellingham M E Church Chelsea for deceased members of Mystic and Apollo lodges Chelsea King Philip and Red Cross lodges East Boston and Wagle Lodge Revere Knights of Pythias.
In Greater Boston more than twenty pastors arranged child centered programs for Children’s Day and many churches marked Flower Day with special exercises across the denomination.
C F SERVICES Bunker Hill Lodge Howard Lodge and Olive Branch Lodge of Odd Fellows of Charlestown held a joint memorial service yesterday morning at the First Parish Church.
A two hour battle followed a mutiny by a segment of the second native constabulary in Davao Mindanao on June 6. They captured quarters after wounding an officer and Libbey was killed with four others wounded as the mutineers fled to the mountains.
Governor Walker of Davao Province rallies Americans and trusted natives in a large church. The mutineers attack at 6 p.m. for three hours. heavy fire, but defenders hold. News reaches Hati. relief forces arrive, loyal troops withdraw, thirty native troopers flee to the mountains.
A girl vanishes and friends fear kidnapping or secret marriage. A letter from the girl to her uncle Robert N Pillsbury, postmarked West Lynn June 9, 7 30, says she is well and asks that no search be conducted. She lived with Pillsbury and disappeared the preceding night.
A Girls' High School student Miss Pillsbury, described as popular and bright, vanished after leaving school on Tuesday without her hat or extra clothing. A cryptic letter from West Lynn heightened family and police concern as investigators traced the note but found no trace of her.
London with King Edward's order ostracizes Alfred Vanderbilt following Mrs. Mary O'Brien Ruiz's death by self harm. Paris is predicted to attract him. the king's visit to a horse show excludes Vanderbilt while praising other American exhibitors.
The piece notes King Edward avoids public moral censorship and warns of possible repercussions for being exposed. It reports local newspapers' requests for the Ruiz inquest records were denied by the coroner. It mentions a potential House of Commons demand to publish those records and a question about the coroner’s refusal.
Carnegie Foundation cites records showing 68 percent of Harvard students failed to meet entrance standards. Trustees acknowledge admissions acceptors with deficiencies to be made up later. The report questions rigor of Harvard entrance requirements and student preparedness.
John G. Bowman secretary of the foundation announced that Harvard and Columbia fail to meet entrance requirements. Foundation examiners found 68 percent of Harvard and 57 percent of Columbia students did not satisfy standards. Bowman noted Wisconsin as a model for strict unit requirements and said New York University is the worst among those examined.
A historical note discusses the sale of caf feine syrups at soda fountains and the proposed regulatory stance on beverage preparation and distribution. The text outlines considerations for vendors and public health implications without graphic detail.
The speaker cites harsh conditions and insists that the university neglects its published standards. Mr Bowman claims New York University accepts applicants with great liberality, failing to meet the foundation’s required qualifications for admission.
Melrose residents honor Franklin P Shumway a Bible class teacher at Melrose Congregational Church presenting a clock as appreciation. He recently resigned after twenty one years in that role.
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