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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1909

Page

2

Taft Inauguration Events Rush Through Washington

President Taft reviews the Seventh Regiment as crowds and officials fill the East Room. Cuban leaders send congratulations via a memorial presented by General Castillo Duany. Oaths are taken by Fred W. Carpenter and George W. Wickersham as Attorney General, with Taft family and officials in attendance at the White House.

Lake Champlain Plattsburg Burlington Root Cuba Taft Gomez Zayas Demetrio Castillo Duany United States Seventh Regiment New York Infantry Blaine Club Cincinnati White House Columbus Glee Club Black Trorse Cavalry of Cleveland Big East Room North Carolina Taft Club of Fred W. Carpenter T. M. Hendricks William Pannell George W. Wickersham Department of Justice Ms. Wickersham Tillie Wickersham Lady Hadfield Mr. Wickersham Henry W. Taft Mr. Cole

Tillman Raises Flurry Over Meyer's Name

Washington March 5 The Senate at its first regular session confirms President Tait's cabinet nominations and Wilson as assistant Secretary of State. Chamberlain of Oregon and Smith of Maryland are sworn in. Tillman criticizes Meyer for Navy secretary and Bailey remarks on Nagel for Commerce and Labor.

Washington Senate Tait Wilson Chamberlain Oregon Smith Maryland Tillman Meyer Navy Bailey Nagel Commerce and Labor

Tillman Defends Post Office Probe While Backing Confirmation

Senator Tillman challenged the Post Office Department investigation during Meyer's tenure as Postmaster General accusing and counter accusing. He did not oppose the confirmation. Bailey linked Nagel to Waters-Pierce Oil and Standard Oil, while Borah noted Nagel only advised on a court opinion for Waters-Pierce once.

Mr. Tillman Post Office Department Meyer South Carolina Bailey Nagel Waters-Pierce Oil Company Standard Oil Company Borah

Taft's Cabinet Confirmed by Senate

Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania becomes Secretary of State Franklin MacVeagh of Illinois is Secretary of the Treasury Jacob M. Dickinson of Tennessee is Secretary of War George W. Wickersham of New York is Attorney General Frank H. Hitchcock of Massachusetts is Postmaster General George von L Meyer of Massachusetts is Secretary of the Navy Richard A Ballinger of Washington is Secretary of the Interior James Wilson of Iowa is Secretary of Agriculture Charles Nagel of Missouri is Secretary of Commerce and Labor Huntington Wilson of Illinois is assistant

Philander C. Knox Pennsylvania Franklin MacVeagh Illinois Treasury Jacob M. Dickinson Tennessee George W. Wickersham New York Frank H. Hitchcock Massachusetts George von L. Meyer Navy Richard A. Ballinger Washington Interior James Wilson Iowa Charles Nagel Missouri Commerce Labor Huntington Wilson

Minstrel Show Aids Chelsea Church Rebuild

The Review Club of Chelsea staged a successful minstrel show at Grand Army Hall to aid the rebuilding of the First Universalist Church after last April’s fire. Rev Perry Bush pastors the church and a new site at Clark and Cary avenues was purchased. Players included Leonard R B Chadwick and George A Sargent among others.

First Universalist Chelsea Perry Bush Review Club Clark and Cary Avenues Grand Army Hall Leonard RB Chadwick George A. Sargent Ralph E. Steere Chester W. Walker George H. McIntyre W. J. Richards John McNeish BE. K. Hamill W. J. McClintock Harry J. Smith

Mission Draws Crowds as Women Lead Confessions

Last evening at the Cathedral mission, women flocked to both upper and lower churches, prompting double services. Priests and missionaries heard confessions from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., while sermons urged holy devotion and warned against gossip and nagging.

M. L. Heagan O. P M. J. Foley J. D. Wildenberg Robert P. Cahill

Dr. William B. Cutler Dies of Apoplexy at 62

Dr. William B. Cutler, 62, of 35 Dover Street, died of apoplexy in a restaurant at 24 Avery Street. He married Susan Hebbard Cutter on March 16, 1881, and is survived by a sister Miss Mary F H Cutler of Holliston and a brother J M Cutler of New York. Born December 12, 1847 in Holliston, he graduated from Phillips Exeter 1870 Yale 1874 and Harvard Medical School 1877. practiced 27 years in the South Island and held Mason, Fustiliers, Sons of the American Revolution, Royal Arcanum, and Pilgrim Fathers memberships.

William B. Cutler Dover Street Avery Street Susan Hebbard Cutler Mary FH. Cutler Holliston J. M. Cutler New York City Dr. Cutler Phillips Exeter Yale University Harvard Medical School Robert Lashlodge Masons Chelsea the Fusiliers of Boston Sons of the American Revolution Royal Arcanum The Pilgrim Fathers

George C Hogan Dead Leading Shoe Executive at 64

Lynn March 5 George C Hogan secretary of the New England Shoe and Leather Association and longtime Boston Boot and Shoe Club official died at his Lynn home from pneumonia He was 64 and a prominent boots and shoes wholesaler for many years.

Lynn George C. Hogan New England Shoe and Leather Association Boston Boot and Shoe Club

Thomas P. Wills Dies in North Andover

Thomas P. Wills, elected representative from the 10th Essex district last fall, died at his home 102 Pleasant Street this morning after illness prevented him from serving.

North Andover Thomas P. Wills

Historic Church in Reading Destroyed by Fire

A historic church in Reading burned before eight with the steeple 45 feet high toppling in a strong breeze. The big bell fell as embers scattered over nearby roofs and streets. Fire spread to Odd Fellows Hall and several residences. several horses and a barn on Wilson Street also suffered damage. Firefighters endured minor burns as lines of hose blocked town traffic for hours. The church, an old landmark, may be rebuilt under Rev. W S Hunnewell leadership.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Walter Myers Baptist Church J. F. Gouard Dow Richmond Wiliam Austin Reading Square W.S. Hunnewell

Marine Eye Remedy for Red and Weary Eyes

A marine eyedrop product promises relief from red irritated watery eyes. It claims to soothe pain and fatigue with a marine formula, targeting eye strain and discomfort for daily use.

Boy Is Won By Mother In Custody Case

Kansas City March 5 Judge Porterfield ordered nine year old Guy Colby placed with his mother in Haverhill Mass The white boy had lived with Sarah FE Carr a black woman for nine years the court found the mother capable of caring for him. Carr asked payment for nine years board and clothing and medical bills the judge noted the court cannot compel payment and affirmed custody to the mother.

Kansas City Guy Colby Sarah FE. Carr Haverhill Mass Porterfield

Sugar Trust Is Fined 134116 by Federal Jury

A federal jury awarded the government 134116.03 against the American Sugar Refining Company of New York after confirming multiple burglaries. Police report Meagher and Hanson confessed after interrogation to entering Dr. Clinton A. Spencer’s Dorchester home for jewelry and silverware worth about 200. Other Breaks in Somerville Roxbury Jamaica Plain and Jamaica Plain were noted as investigations mounted.

New York American Sugar Refining Company of Meagher Hanson Clinton A. Spencer Hartford Street Dorchester Somerville Brighton H. Frieze Lawrence Street Roxbury Walnut Hill Jamaica Plain Arthur A. Thayer Cleaves Street

Burglary arrest after wallet bulges at Clark flat

Two men were arrested after a burglary at Mrs. Clark’s apartment on Dudley Street. Police recovered items identified from the Clark place as well as other silverware at the station. The robbery occurred about 7 o'clock with the arrest at 8 30 and the victim notified at 9.

Dudley Street

Fire Panic Wounds Six Girls at St Stanislaus School

A fire in a nearby house caused a panic at St Stanislaus Parochial School in Buffalo. Six girls suffered serious bruises and lacerations as crowds stampeded down crowded stairs while teachers tried to control the rush. Most girls walked home after treatment. one girl sprained her ankle.

Buffalo N. Y St. Stanislaus Parochial School Helen Ostrowska

Elizabeth McLaughlin Dies In Roxbury Heart Failure

Mrs Elizabeth McLaughlin longtime Roxbury resident wife of Edward McLaughlin a well known Elks member died Thursday night at 456 Parker Street Funeral services set for Monday at 9 am St Francis de Sales Church Vernon Street Roxbury

Elizabeth McLaughlin Roxbury Edward McLaughlin Parker Street St. Francis de Sales Church Vernon Street Sacred Rt Hamilton St. Francis de Sales’ Church Paton Jamey A Mary J. Paton Cabot Street St. Mianeis de Sales Quebec Boston Roscoe H. Prior Princeton Street Riebs Johanna Gertrude Peter Ribbs Centre Street

Roosevelt Begins Private Life At Sagamore Hill

Ex President Roosevelt spends his first day as a private citizen at Sagamore Hill amid snow and cold. He walks in the woods, plans a March 23 departure for Africa, and issues a brief public note about his voyage. Dozens of reporters seek interviews as roses and heavy mail arrive.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Africa Hamburg

Roosevelt Says No Secretary or Stenographer for Africa Trip

Ex President Roosevelt tells reporters he will not take a secretary or stenographer on his trip to Africa. He jokes about calling himself the President and notes he cannot answer all telegrams and letters.

Sagamore Hill Roosevelt New York Mr. Roosevelt Oyster Bay George Africa

Lord Esher Discusses Queen Victoria Papers

Lord Esher, deputy governor of Windsor Castle, lectured at the Royal Institution on Queen Victoria. He noted the queen kept a daily private journal from age 13 until near death, which would not be published in full, and that her entire correspondence and papers would fill 1250 volumes.

London Lord Esher Windsor Castle Queen Victoria Royal Institution Edward

Chelsea Is Sued by Beck

John E. Beck former Mayor of Chelsea files suit in Superior Court claiming unpaid salary. He says he served from January 6 until May 29 and seeks 2000 dollars against the city. The old ordinance set the mayoral salary at 1000 dollars per year.

Superior Court John E. Beck Chelsea Mreck Mr. Beck Board of Control Draper

Sixteen Men Die In Cofferdam Flood At Birkenhead

Liverpool March 6 Sixteen men were drowned early today when cofferdam flooding during dock construction at Birkenhead swept the site. Three men were rescued with serious injuries.

Liverpool Birkenhead

Patrick argues conspiracy in bid for freedom from death

Albert T. Patrick, sentenced to death for the 1900 murder of William Marsh Rice, appeals before the Appellate Division in Brooklyn claiming a colossal conspiracy by judges and prosecutors. He contends Governor Hughes had no right to commute his sentence. Ruling reserved. Patrick to Sing Sing for filing his brief. briefs due in two weeks.

New York Supreme Court Brooklyn Albert T. Patrick William Marsh Rice Hughes Patrick Sing Sing Robert C. Taylor

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TAFI Oil Trust Involved E. W. Grove Best Toygu Fr. Cahill Cathedral Father Cahill South End Avery Street Restaurant Lynn Shoe Man Reading Court Negress Sugar Trust Elizabeth M’laughlin Yale J. B. Hunter & Co Summer Street Great “Ex Fie Beck Cofferdam Floer A. Shuman & CO Pall Ropes Rial No Warren Grocery Co Grove Hall Thos. J. Kelly Dock Square E. M. Sweeney Medford St Chsn Shawmut Exchange Shawmut Ave Ginn-Whittle & Co Bunker Hill St Charlestown John D. Diggin Harrison Ave Arthur H. O'Neill Parker St Box Pr. Kearins Canal St John J. Hall John J. Hall, 8S Market St., Brighton. John L. Reardon John J. McCabe Centre St J. P W. A. Collings Waterlawn WN. Y
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