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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
9
Miss Nellie Gurney of South Dennis was blown from a hay wagon by a gust while wearing a large two foot wide hat. The hat acted like a sail and she flew about a quarter mile before landing on a barbed wire fence, escaping serious injury with only a general shaking up.
Williams College alumni report 74 of 75 members recovered from ptomaine poisoning after illness at the alumni dinner. Several guests required hospital care at the college infirmary last week, with one member remaining ill.
Educational Sunday highlighted by sermons on education as Boston churches prepare for summer activities. The Rev. William S. Lawrence departs for Meadville Theological School with Rev. Henry T. Secrist aiding. A reception greets Dr. James Alexander as he leaves his pulpit for literary work. The tuberculosis Sunday report shows 4 million listeners, 40 thousand sermons, and 1.25 million literature pieces distributed. Baptist minister Rev. William Harlin of Antrim dies at 96. A training school for Vacation Bible School teachers opens at Bowdoin Square Tabernacle with college students from many eastern colleges. An effort to create a college ministry for city children is planned.
Freda Peretz, described as a child in appearance, drew focus during the municipal criminal court trial of Max Peretz the judge presiding. The only notable moment from the young woman came when a witness testified that Peretz claimed Freda had a German sweetheart who would soon marry her and come overseas.
The statement by Mrs. Janette Adams for the Watch and Ward Society is cited as evidence. Frieda lowered her eyes and colored for the only time as certain letters were read during yesterday’s trial progress.
Witness J Frank Chase and detective Janette Adams recount letters dated 1910 showing Frieda’s claims of hardship and payment to Peretz. Testimony places Peretz with Frieda in Boston eateries and at hotels as investigators surveil for the Watch and Ward Society during the parade preparations and broader court actions.
The Rev. Robert Walker of the Church of the Ascension West Cambridge has left his parish after 15 years and his jail chaplaincy and probation officer duties of 10 years. He plans to serve as chaplain at Concord Reformatory starting July 1.
The Fourth of July committee to greet President Taft has accepted roles. They will meet him at 11 a.m. in Somerville, join the reviewing stand, and host him at the Boston City Club before Beverly departure. Brigadier General William H. Oakes leads parade planning for a long lineup of men and boys and distinctive features.
A call to donate 10 cents to Robert Treat Paine Jr for Boston’s Fourth of July celebration. The drive promises free ice cream, films, fireworks, parades, and sports for children while urging safer festivities and supporting President Taft’s parade viewing.
A parade lineup lists Float No 10 the Emancipation Proclamation with guard of honor and varied troops including Sixth Regiment Infantry M V M and Indian mounted units. Floats 11 to 22 feature battleship Maine, Safe and Sane Fourth, and international groups from Greek and Spanish speaking associations plus settlements and houses representing Britain France Germany Austria Italy Russia Spain and others.
Quincy school pupils from four nations prepare floats for a Fourth of July parade with a large Boston Common reviewing stand. EH Wolff will deliver a nation building oration at Faneuil Hall in the morning. Contributions are being collected to fund events and a Boston band will accompany performances.
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