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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1908

Page

12

Governor Guild Receives Medal From Veterans Group

The British Naval and Military Veterans Association of Massachusetts presented Governor Guild with a medal of honor yesterday. The seven pointed star badge bears a crown and inscription on the reverse. An accompanying congratulatory address notes his recovery from illness, signed by William H. McNamara and Thomas T. Stokes.

Naval and Military Veterans’ Association of Massachusetts Governor Guild William H. McNamara Thomas T. Stokes

Three Die in Ship in East River Hold

Three men Michael Menus Augustus Bjorkland and Herman Fabricus were smothered to death in the hold of the Metropolitan line steamer H. M. Whitney while removing cargo after the ship was raised from Hell Gate. Divers recovered the bodies.

New York Metropolitan Line H. M. Whitney Hell Gate East River Michael Menus Augustus Bjorkland Herman Fabricus

Teddy as Hay Maker at Oyster Bay

Teddy performs hay making at Oyster Bay and takes a horseback ride before chopping down a sturdy tree. The episode highlights his rustic labor routine and outdoor tasks in a candid scene.

Teddy Oyster Bay

Roosevelt Heads Home for Yale Harvard Race Trip

President Roosevelt supervises hay making at Oyster Bay and plans to sail from New London on Sylph with family to watch the Yale Harvard boat race. Theodore Roosevelt Jr will join in New London before heading to Lake Superior for steel work under John C. Greenway. Secretary Loeb says no meeting with Taft planned.

Roosevelt New London Secret Service Loeb Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Lake Superior United States Steel Corporation John C. Greenway Taft

Girl Falls 25 Feet From Fire Escape in North End Home

Glotta Zhontys aged 12 or 13, playing on a fire-escape at 3 Margaret Street North End, fell 25 feet to the sidewalk. Found unconscious by her mother, she was taken to Relief Hospital with a fractured skull and little hope for recovery.

Dolly Margaret Street North End Glotta Zhontys Glotta

Draper to open gubernatorial bid with legislative reception

Lieutenant-Governor Draper plans to launch his campaign tomorrow with a reception at Hopedale for legislators from both parties. Invitations reach Speaker Cole, Robert Luce, Frothingham, and rival GOP hopefuls for lieutenant governor amid talks of a Douglas vice presidential bid.

Draper Hopedale

Malden Youth Arrested in Stolen Horse and Carriage Case

Malden June 23 Arthur J Paquette 22 was arrested after stealing a horse and carriage from Probation Officer Killion. Paquette fled toward Portland but entered Malden center where Officer Muldoon fired shots in the air and Paquette was chased down with a hastened pursuit by Ralph Kaulback and the police. He claims Fall River as home and will be arraigned tomorrow.

Malden Arthur J. Paquette Killion Portland Muldoon Paquette Ralph Kaulback Fall River

Wagon Tipped. Boy Killed on Depot Street Bridge

Fitchburg report of a fatal accident on Depot street bridge as a load of boards toppled from a wagon. Ernest Couch aged 12 was killed. companion Earl Sewell sustained serious internal injuries and John Alexander was slightly injured.

Fitchburg Ernest Couch Earl Sewell Depot Street John Alexander Couch Sewell

Peters Again Heads Board By Governor Guild

Plums from Governor s Guild s official plum tree. Carroll D. Wright of Worcester State Board of Education. Edward Everett Hale Trustee of State Library. Samuel H. Hudson Democratic member License Board. Edwin Va Curtis Metropolitan Park Commission. Dr. Austin Peters Head of State cattle bureau. James Tans ey of Fall River Police Commission.

Edward Everett Hale State Library Samuel H. Hudson Democratic Edwin VA. Curtis Metropolitan Park Commission

Governor Guild Announces Executive Council Appointments

Governor Guild made a broad sweep of executive council appointments at yesterday's meeting. Carroll D. Wright succeeds Caroline D. Hazard as head of the State Board of Education, with the others receiving reappointments. Dr. Austin Peters remains head of the cattle bureau despite critics who complained of his handling of pet dogs.

Governor Guild Executive Council Carroll D. Wright State Board of Education Caroline D. Hazard Wellesley College Austin Peters Cattle Bureau

Tommy Murphy Beats Bert Keyes in Swift Six Rounds

In New York on June 23 Tommy Murphy of Harlem defeated Bert Keyes at the Na varre Athletic Club in Bensonhurst in a fast six-round bout. The match delivered thrilling exchanges with Keyes showing strong recuperative power at several moments.

New York Navarre Athletic Club Bensonhurst Tommy Murphy Harlem Bert Keyes Keyes

Higen Hints At Independence League Presidential Run

Thomas L. Higen told a Post reporter at the Quincy House reception that he expects to be a candidate for the nomination for first place on the Independence League ticket at the Chicago national convention July 27 and 28. He said competition is open to all and he would accept if the party demands it while not planning a campaign for the post. He also affirmed his intent to run again for governor.

Senator Lodge Chicago Cleveland James S. Sherman National Committee Eleventh Amew Ou Ele Nemseret Vleetyr Mane Didates I. R. Clark Ward 21 Guy W. Cox Ward Walter A. Webster Ward 22 Thomas L. Higen Post Quincy House The Independence League

Reception for Mr. Hisgen Draws Delegates in Quincy House

West Springfield leader Mr Hisgen hosted 300 admirers at the Quincy House reception from 7 to 9 30 PM with a Boston and Lowell delegation among the attendees. He criticized Taft and Sherman’s platform for labor, taxes, and child labor failures, citing Roosevelt reforms and Standard Oil trust prosecutions.

Hisgen West Springfield Quincy House John A. Coulthurst Michael C. O'Neil Boston Chicago William M. Osgood Lowell Charles Powers Washington A. Coles Lynn Cambridge Somerville Taft Sherman Roosevelt District of Columbia Crane Standard Oil Trust

Gentlemen's Driving Club Matinee at Readville

The Gentlemen's Driving Club will hold its regular matinee at Readville this afternoon under Cyprus Commandery Knights Templar. A silver cup will be awarded to the winner of each race.

Gentlemen's Driving Club Readville Cyprus Commandery Knights Templar

Fast Time At Charles River Speedway Matinee

The Metropolitan Driving Club held its eighth spring matinee at the Charles River Speedway yesterday afternoon. Racing was brisk with close finishes and notably fast times in the driving sport.

Charles River Speedway Metropolitan Driving Club

Bryan Club of Massachusetts Opens Boston Headquarters

The Bryan Club of Massachusetts has opened its headquarters at 14 Kilby Street, Room 6, Boston. This move establishes the club’s base of operations in the city amid its community activities.

Bryan Club Massachusetts The Bryan Club of Kilby Street Room 6 Boston

Doherty Denies Bribery Charge in Lowell Case

In East Cambridge Doherty, chairman of the Lowell Board of Health, testifies in his own defense in a bribery and political coercion case alleging he sought Garvey's support for Carmichael in the 1907 mayoral race. Garvey and Beane corroborate tensions. witnesses discuss job security and civil service rules.

Doherty Lowell Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge William C. Doherty Lowell Board of Health Thomas F. Garvey James H. Carmichael Mayberry William Hunt Garvey Thomas J. Beane William Thornton Civil Service Beane Casey Pratt Carmichael POST

Boston Opera House Project Progresses After Europe Visit

Mr P B Haven of Wheelwright Haven key architect for the Boston Opera House reports from Europe. Vienna’s opera house impressed him as plans move to Huntington avenue near the Conservatory. Stock to cost 150000 with 128000 already subscribed. 220 shares remain. Construction planned to start within a month and finish within a year. The design emphasizes many exits and a carriage entrance to reduce theater congestion.

P. B. Haven Wheelwright & Haven Boston Opera House Europe Vienna Huntington Avenue Conservatory Tagg

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