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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1909

Page

2

Roosevelt Tours Hamburg Ship and Hoboken Visit

Former President Theodore Roosevelt toured the Hamburg steamer in Hoboken with Kermit and Douglas Robinson Jr. He inspected gear and staterooms, met Captain Burmeister, and was repeatedly cheered by onlookers. On the Naples voyage he will not seat beside the captain, as an Italian official will sit to the right.

Mr. Roosevelt Hoboken Hamburg Kermit Douglas Robinson, Jr Christopher Street Burmeister Naples Theodore Roosevelt Mazzuconi E. Burmeister Emil L. Boas Hamburg American Line

Roosevelt departs for African expedition from Sagamore Hill

Ex president Theodore Roosevelt spent the evening with his family at Sagamore Hill after finalizing plans for his Africa voyage. He will travel to New York and Hoboken to board the Hamburg with baggage loaded aboard and plans to make no public farewell speech despite public cheers. A local town board delegation led by Chester Painter presented an engrossed document to Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Hamburg Roosevelt New York Hoboken Pier Long Island Railroad Hoboken Douglas Robinson Mr. Roosevelt Chester Painter

Roosevelt Receives Oyster Bay Resolution Before Africa Trip

The article recalls a brief Sagamore Hill ceremony in which Mr. Roosevelt is commended as a citizen and fellow townsman. It recounts his last public function before departure, a family supper, and his day trip where he reads Darwin’s Beagle and entertains a child, then receives a town resolution in the Roosevelt home’s trophy room.

Sagamore Hill Mr. Roosevelt Darwin H. M. S. Beagle New York Oyster Bay Roosevelt Painter Franklin Washington Africa

Pyramid Pile Cure Ad Promises Fast Relief

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure for piles and rectal disease. It claims instant relief, reduced congestion and swelling, healing of sores, and avoidance of surgery. Readers are invited to send name and address for a free trial package from Pyramid Drug Co.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid

Roosevelt Fans To See Him Off On Tug John J. Timmins

About 75 Roosevelt allies will escort him to sea aboard the tug John J. Timmins, hosted by General James Clarkson. Captain Archibald Butt will represent Taft. a bugler will play tunes including A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight. Guests include William Loeb Jr, William W. Cocks, John Proctor Clarke, James A. Blanchard, George R. Sheldon, Paul Morton, Charles F. Brooker, Edward M. Morgan, E. H. Gary, Albert Shaw, Stimson, Mabie, Abbott, Collier, and Casper Whitney. The Roosevelts’ Hamburg suite was rebuilt for Naples transit, featuring damask rooms and a landmark field tent built under Colonel Roosevelt’s supervision.

New York Roosevelt John J. Timmins James Clarkson Archibald Butt Taft

Roosevelt trip to Africa urged to change plans

In New York on March 22 Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago warned ex President Roosevelt that he is unlikely to return alive from Africa due to age and temper. Starr cited dangerous African fevers and rapid tempers as risks and suggested Roosevelt consider a trip to the Great Lakes instead.

New York Roosevelt Africa Frederick Starr University of Chicago Starr Tropics Mr. Roosevelt Great Lakes

Death of Cambridge Leader Michael H Flynn in Cambridgeport

Former Cambridge alderman Michael H Flynn died at his home 162 Columbia Street Cambridgeport after a period of illness related to heart trouble He had recently withdrawn from mayoral nomination due to health concerns Flynn, born October 15 1868 in Boston, long served on the Cambridge Common Council and Board of Aldermen He led local Catholic and civic groups including the Cambridge Catholic Union Knights of Columbus and the Cambridge Elks lodge

Michael H. Flynn Cambridge Columbia Street Cambridgeport Flynn Tie St. Mary's Church Mr. Flynn Boston Common Council Board of Aldermen Cambridge Catholic Union Cambridge Council of the Knights of Columbus Cambridge Lodge of Elks

Hugo and Carey Clash in Word Debate at Fanueil Hall

George B. Hugo president of the Employers' Association and James F. Carey late Socialist gubernatorial candidate clashed in a debate at Fanueil Hall last night. A large crowd attended and found both speakers' utterances engaging.

George B. Hugo Employers' Association James IF. Carey Socialist Party Faneuil Hall Atendance

Vanderbilt on Anxious Seai Jury Deliberates in Reckless Driving

After hours of deliberation the jury in Harold Vanderbilt case on reckless auto driving will report in the morning. The defendant, son of Willie Ix, appealed after a lower court fined him on two counts, fearing license loss. The jury began at 3:20 yesterday and, at 5:15 when court adjourned, remained out.

Harold Vanderbilt Reckles Willie Ix Young Vanderbilt

Plan White Plague War Plans for TB in Schools

Dr. David D. Scannell and Joseph Lee for the school committee join Dr. James J. Minot and Miss Isabel F. Hyams of the Boston Consumptive Hospital to draft a plan to prevent TB spread in public schools and to care for infected children. The joint meeting of the school board and hospital trustees approved expanding work from its current small scale.

David D. Scannell Joseph Lee James J. Minot Isabel F. Hyams Boston

Rep Kittredge May Recover From Heart Attack

Friends of Representative IF M Kittredge of Lowell reported he was resting comfortably after an attack of heart failure in the House yesterday. He was attended by Dr. Oliver of Athol and was transported by taxi to North station after being removed from the reception room.

IF. M. Kittredge Lowell Kittredge Dr. Oliver Athol

Saxonia Sails Today With Water Ballast

The Cunarder Saxonia departs Eastern Railroad Pier in East Boston at 10:30 AM for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying water ballast instead of freight. Passengers include Winslow Clark Mrs F Codman Samuel A Eliot and several others bound for London or home.

Saxonia Eastern Railroad Iast Boston Queenstown Liverpool Winslow Clark F. Codman Samuel A. Eliot Andrew Fiske Horace Gray J. P. Hanson Frank Ledger Harry S. Paxton W. N. Potter, Jr Rosalind Potter Marjorie W. Potter C. H. Sawyer S. W. Wilder John R. Riggin John Prince Fernald London H. 8S. Conner and Child C. J. Hess A. T. Vogelstang Chicago

Kaiser Takes Rap At Critics In Berlin Address

Emperor William’s defender, Herr Von Dirksene, told a Reichstag audience in Spermberg that criticism is constant. He recalled the monarch’s remark that 60,000,000 Germans hold 70,000,000 opinions and that leaving Germany would prompt apologies for the bias of newspaper critcism.

Berlin William Herr von Dirksene Reichstag Spermberg Silesia Germany

Laconia Man Kills Himself After Ill Health

Leonard F. E. Babb 25 son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Babb of 63 High street died by self-inflicted gunshot in Laconia New Hampshire. He had been in ill health and was said to have become temporarily insane after a day that included fishing a late supper card games with his father and a fire found in his bed clothes before his death. Doctor Abbott pronounced death due to self inflicted gunshot.

Laconia N. H Leonard FE. Babb George M. Babb High Street Babb Cc. F. Abbott

Vancouver Arrives After 11 Day North Atlantic Voyage

The White Star liner Vancouver captained by Roberts from Liverpool reached port after 11 days of furious winter seas. A lifeboat was smashed and two ventilators lost during the voyage. The vessel discharged 24 second class and 44 steerage passengers and then sailed for Portland with 222 aboard.

Halifax White Star Dominion Vancouver Roberts Liverpool Portland

Evidence filed in Standard Oil dissolution case

Nineteen type written volumes totaling 25 000 pages of testimony and 1500 documentary exhibits were filed in the United States Circuit Court in St Louis as the record in the governments suit to dissolve the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.

ST. Louis United States Circuit Court Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purification Claims

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood curing diseases and debility. It cites 40 366 testimonials in two years and notes the formula blends over 20 ingredients. It warns against inferior substitutes and offers liquid or Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar.

Hood

Pink Pills touted as cure for weak women

An ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for strengthening blood and nerves in women from puberty to midlife. It cites Miss Matilda LeClair of Lowell Massachusetts who improved after a year of illness and doctors, crediting the pills. Sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.

Dr. Williams Vermont

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