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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1911

Page

6

Colored soldiers bearers at Higginson funeral in Cambridge

At the funeral of Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson of Cambridge the casket will be borne by six colored soldiers from the Shaw Guard of the Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia who will serve as active pallbearers. Services are at First Parish Church Harvard Square at 3 p.m. escort from his home at 29 Buckingham Street by Loyal Legion and the Higginson Camp.

Thomas Wentworth’ Higginson Cambridge Shaw Guard Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Unitarian Harvard Square Loyal Legion Thomas Wentworth Higginson Sons of Veterans Buckingham Street

Church Services Led by Loyal Legion In Honor of Col. Wigmidin

Loyal Legion conducts services led by Rev. Dr. Samuel Mc Chord Crothers and assisted by Rev. Edmund H. Hall. Adelphi Male Quartet to sing hymns. After the service, remains are escorted to Mt. Auburn Cemetery for private service and cremation per Col. Higginson's request with honorary pallbearers including President Emeritus Carlos W. Eliot.

Loyal Legion Samuel McChord Crothers Edmund H. Hall Adelphi Colony Higginson Pall Eavers Carlos W. Eliot

Funeral plans for Colonel Higginson sketch and attendees

Harvard figures led by President A Lawrence Lowell and Governor John D Long attend the Higginson funeral with many notables invited. Booker T Washington has been asked but not replied, William Dean Howells and John T Trowbridge unable to attend due to ill health. Cambridge closes shops for the funeral as a memorial gathering planned with Grand Army Veterans and city officials. New York sculptor W Clark Noble made a death sketch of Higginson, noting the face too emaciated for a mask.

Harvard A. Lawrence Lowell John D. Long N. P. Hallowell West Medford Edward Cummings George H. Mifflin Houghton, Mifflin & Co Charles Francis Adams, Sr Eoward Emerson Concord Ralph Waldo Emerson Booker T. Washington William Dean Howells John T. Trowbridge Cambridge Grand Army Barry W. Clark Noble New York Higginson Noble

Actor's Ashes In Dog's Paws at Edinburgh Fire Victim

London May 11 the will of Lafayette the Great revealed his ashes will be cremated and placed between the paws of his trained dog Beauty whose body lies in a tomb at Piers Hills Cemetery Edinburgh.

London Lafayette the Great Empire Music Hall Edinburgh Beauty Piers Hills

German Aviator Killed In Berlin Crash

May 11 Berlin report says Herr Bekemullen a aviation pupil died when his aeroplane crashed into a building hidden by early morning mist. He had been maneuvering at Johannisthal military field and could not avoid the obstacle as the tinclosing fence loomed ahead and the machine was wrecked.

Berlin Herr Bekemullen Johannisthal

700 Prizes for New England Babies in Borden Contest

The Borden Baby Contest offers 700 prizes for babies under four in New England with free photo sessions at listed studios across MA NH ME RI. Entries require the baby’s full name age weight sex and address on the back of the mount, with classes A B and C guiding prize tiers, including brass beds go carts automotives and dining sets.

New England Borden Houghton & Dutton Beacon Street Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island Boston Post Boston Mass

Extend Lease Question for West End Street Railway

The Legislature's street railways committee weighs extending the West End lease to the Boston Elevated for 50 years as a compromise if consolidation fails. A 7.3 percent dividend is proposed, below West End’s 8 percent target, with a 7.5 percent Railroad and Transit Commission suggestion noted. Attorney Snow discussed the matter with committee members as today's bill hearing looms. Senator Bennett confirms the plan is under consideration.

West End Street Railway Company Boston Elevated Committee On Street Railways West End Boston Bennett

Harbor Improvements Bill Seeks $9 Million Dock Commission

A new Dock Commission with power to spend 9 million dollars is to be proposed today by Senator Brown for harbor work in Boston. The bill aims at the most comprehensive harbor improvements ever planned. Governor Foss supports harbor upgrades and would sign a broad liberal bill. fate of the $9 million in the legislation remains uncertain.

Brown Boston Foss

Mayor predicts public landing at Northern Avenue Bridge

Mayor Fitzgerald said prospects look good for a public landing at the Northern Avenue Bridge. Commissioner Rourke has prepared new laws for the proposal and indications are Washington authorities will approve the plan.

Fitzgerald Northern Avenue ‘Bridge Public Works Rourke Washington

Last Week of Aborn Opera Season At Boston Opera House

The Aborn English Grand Opera Company closes its spring run with Offenbachs The Tales of Hoffmann at the Boston Opera House. The week features an array of American and international stars including Barnato Lind Shalek Le Baron Battain Franscona Schuster and Branson, plus a Pop Concert in Symphony Hall with Meyerbeer Auber Mascagni Wagner and others.

Boston Opera House Offenbach Hammerstein Manhattan Opera House New York Messrs. Aborn Engiis Wily Barnato America Olympia Homer Lind Atlantic Dr. Miracle Bertha Shalek Julietta Louise le Baron Nicklausse Eugene Battain Hoffmann Menotti Franscona Capertutto William Schuster Spalanzani Crespel Phil Branson Adreas Franz Aborn Boston

Sullivan Poised for Major City Garbage Contract

Daniel Sullivan former deputy superintendent of the city sanitary division appears certain to win the proposed large garbage contract. Commissioner of Public Works Rourke indicates backing is needed to secure the deal.

Daniel Sullivan City Sanitary Division Commissioner of Public Works Rourke

Probing Fire Head's Words in Malden Fire Probe

Fire Commissioner Hough testified at the final Malden investigation into the Converse storehouse fire. He alleged liquor involvement and claimed Converse employees lied. President Marquis Converse said he would study the stenographer's report before deciding on action and would challenge Hough's statements as defamation.

Thomas W. Hough Malden Marquis M. Converse Converse Rubber Shoe Company Converese Converse Hough R. Converse

Former Ambassador sails for Germany

Dr. David Jayne Hill former U S ambassador to Germany sailed from New York with his wife for Germany to stay until July He said he has no engagements after Berlin and has resigned from the diplomatic service and does not know who will succeed him

New York David Jayne Hill United States Germany Berlin Hill

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