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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
7
The Popham Beach life saving crew saved Captain J. W. Barnes and A. C. Bowker after their scow reached six miles offshore. They abandoned ship, battled heavy seas and freezing water before a lifeboat reached the dory. The scow was towed in by the cutter Woodbury.
Albert W. Clarke of Taunton was freed after serving 3 12 years of a 12 year sentence for assault. Acting Governor Draper and the executive council granted a pardon on district attorney Swift’s recommendation. The 14 year old accuser later admitted she lied under guidance of her stepfather who has since died.
The Democratic State committee secretary Thomas J. Collins calls a meeting on March 7 the same day as the State convention at Faneuil Hall. At the convention four delegates at large to the national Democratic convention will be chosen. The sub-committee and executive committee will meet next week to name a candidate for convention chairman after ex Mayor John F. Fitzgerald declined. Ex Mayor Philip J. OConnell of Worcester may be recommended.
Eight year old Charles Berry appeals to the Post after the family dog Ben Bolt vanishes. The spotted dog was a daily fixture greeting the newsboy and demanding the Post. Charlie seeks help to bring Ben Bolt back home.
Ralph Rippel and John Parker, both 18 and 19, fled handcuffed after being arrested for disturbing the peace and insulting Rev. Philip J. Lee of St. Peter's Church. Worcester police say warrants were issued and officers Burbank and Earle pursued them. chief Matthews will review the incident with the mayor if officers are found at fault.
William H Burrill 52 a shoemaker was killed and his mother Mrs Lucius Burrill 72 severely injured when struck by an engine of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad at Liberty street crossing Hanover branch. Burrill died at a nearby house and Mrs Burrill is expected to recover.
Grace Duncan Wright daughter of Clark College president Carroll D Wright married Samuel Paul Capen Clark College professor in Worcester March 25 The Rev Charles Brown Elder Wahity Church officiated The maid of honor was Rosamond E F Capen of Winchester and I Rich Kent of Boston served as best man
The Shawmut Congregational Church Chorus and Choir Club hosted a farewell reception and banquet for the Rev William T McElveen and his wife last evening. The Sunday Post printed original limericks by members, drawing applause and a playful verse about a member named St. Frances who allegedly tells fortunes for money.
Catherine Griffin, who escaped from a home farm with another inmate two months ago, was found today in Willimantic Connecticut after two weeks near City Hall Worcester. She will not be brought back.
A lullaby text speaks of putting a baby to sleep with a golden cradle and protective wishes. Refrains promise health, absence of disease, and hope to avoid becoming childless. The verse repeats comfort imagery and maternal longing.
The fifth floor annex presents a summer cottage show with rooms furnished from across the store. Enthusiasts tour a living room, morning room, dining room, guest chamber and more, with blues greens and touches of red. Details include Sheraton dining furniture, Saxony rug, leather lounges, and antique reproductions in the corner chamber.
Edward A. Filene praised D. W. Stevens noting his ability to report Korea’s condition. Stevens, once confidential adviser to the Korean emperor and linked with the U S embassy in Japan, is described as in contact with Prince Ito and trusted by Europeans in Korea and Americans in Japan.
Miss Nellise G Hamblin married Harry W MacTaggart Sunday evening. Rev Richard B Esten of Roslindale Baptist Church officiated. Bride attended by Lillian Brock Jamaica Plain and groom by Charles S Kiessling Roslindale. They plan to reside in Roslindale after a brief honeymoon.
A meeting at Lyceum Hall St Johns School discussed the third annual parish reunion of St. Johns Church to be held at Intercolonial Hall Dudley Street Tuesday evening April 21.
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