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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

10

Market Review and Outlook Signals Harriman Led Rally

The week shows strong market activity driven by financial interests led by T. E. Harriman. Union Pacific mortgage bonds and Pennsylvaniabased issues underpin the rise while sentiment predicts future demand. Copper and iron have moderate inquiry though overall business remains slower than a year ago.

T. E. H. Harriman Pennsylvania Union Pacific Union Pacific Company Harriman Western Electric Company

National Gospel Missions Convention Closes in New York

The National Federation of Gospel Missions ended its May convention at Bedford Street M E Church with a keynote address by J G Woolley of Chicago. Officers elected include President Charles H Madison and Oliver C Elliot vice presidents. Delegates from eight states attended, and a Chinatown excursion capped the gathering.

New York the National Federation of Gospel Missions Bedford Street M. E J. G. Woolley Chicago Missionary Alliance Eighth Avenue Forty-fourth Street Charles H. Madison Union Rescue Mission Poughkeepsie N. Y Oliver C. Elliot Boston Industrial Home Boston Mass F. K. Ward Sunshine Mission Cedar Rapids L. Woodruff City Mission Binghamton Secrec D. H. Wright Iowa Indiana New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont Chinatown

Boston Daily Card Reporter Subscription Inquiry

One dollar a month offer invites readers to subscribe to the Boston Daily Card Reporter. An addressed mail slip at 282 Old South Building, Boston, requests a coffee fee for the subscription.

Boston Daily Card Boston Daily Old South Building Boston

Mrs Esther Levine 85 Buried in Montvale Cemetery

Esther Levine an elderly North End resident died Friday morning at 102 Salem Street. Funeral at 10 yesterday at Montvale Cemetery with Rabbi Friedman officiating. She leaves eight children 48 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Son Morris Levine of Michigan City Ind learned of her illness and reached Boston Friday night.

Esther Levine North End Montvale Cemetery Rabbi Friedman Levine Salem Street Morris Levine Michigan City Ind Boston

Denounced War as Cruel and Wasteful by Rabbi Eichler

Rabbi M M Eichler of Temple Israel denounced war as cruel and wasteful in a Peace Day service at Temple Israel on Commonwealth Avenue. Rabbi Fleischer noted Ohabei Shalom’s peace heritage as he contrasted U S leaders William and Theodore and called for universal peace with doctors nurses and teachers honored for saving life.

M. M. Eichler Temple Israel Commonwealth Avenue Temple Ohabei Shalom The Hague Charles Fleischer Hichler Temple Ohabei Shalom Rabbi Fleischer Ohabei United States

Gardens for unemployed in Worcester aid two dozen workers

In Worcester on May 17 the Vacant Lot Cultivation Society reports 30 gardens started and 23 more applications. The workers include 12 Americans, 10 Irish, and others. each receives a lot, seeds, and fertilizer to grow what sustains their families.

Worcester Worcester Gardens Tulloch

Vahey Sought for Governor by Massachusetts Leaders

The article records varied reactions from Democratic figures on James H. Vahey of Watertown as a potential governor candidate. Honors include remarks by Hon. Charles B Hamlin and Col A C Drinkwater praising Vahey, while notables like George Fred Williams decline to comment.

Charles 8S. Hamlin William A. Gaston James H. Vahey Watertown Senator Vahey A. C. Drinkwater Braintree George Fred Williams Bryan Vahey Massachusetts Drinkwater William Jennings Bryan

Boston Battles for Seats in Congress Ninth and Tenth Districts

After Congress adjourns, Democrats and Republicans prepare for fierce contests in Boston's ninth and 10th districts. Key figures include Congressman Kelcher facing potential renomination foes, with Mack Lomasney Fitzgerald and McNary backing rivals. In the tenth, O Connell faces challengers from McEtrick Linehan and others, while Republicans eye a split to win.

Spade Grady Kelcher George F. Monahan Charlestown O'Connell Michael J. McEttrick Ward 17 Congress Frank J. Linehan Ward 18 Guy Ham United States Galvin

Bird lover puts bounty on cats in Chicago

Chicago May 17 Rockwell Sayre a bird lover and cat foe has placed a price on every cat in the city. He offers 10 cents for each of the first hundred cats killed and prizes of 1 for the largest number followed by additional 1 prizes for the next two largest totals. The bounty runs until December and comes from Sayre a 68 year old farm land dealer.

Chicago Rockwell Sayre Sayre Mr. Sayre

Blue Sundays Strictly Prohibited in District Law

Washington May 17 Blue law Sundays are provided for the District of Columbia in a bill passed by the Senate without opposition. A fine of not more than 10 or imprisonment up to 42 days or both is provided for those who work Sundays. Certain necessary avocations are excepted.

Fitzgerald-Lomasney-McNary Kellher Fitzgerald McNary Martin Lomasney North End Washington District of Columbia Senate

Aldermen Oppose Mayor’s $351000 Loan Bill

Both Republican and Democratic Aldermen publicly oppose the loan bill proposed by Mayor Hibbard, stating there is no chance of passage. They cite the mayor’s disregard for City Council requests and warn of a prolonged fight over all loan and appropriation measures.

Board of Aldermen Hibbard City Council

City Leaders Clash Over Loan Bill Amid Veto Threats

The Mayor and both city legislative branches clash over the annual loan order. The Finance Commission influenced the Mayor to cut the bill from 800000 to 350000, sparking calls for a larger finance committee bill likely to be vetoed by the Mayor. Alderman Curley notes missing line items like playground funding from prior administrations.

Finance Commission Finance Committee Board of Aldermen Curley Mayoor Fitzgerald

Roman cabbies strike ends. licenses revoked

Rome reports that 2000 cabbies struck after the mayor allowed five motor cabs to operate. The three day action earned $525 for the five cabs, and after the strike 400 cabbies lost their licenses while the dispute concluded.

Roman Cabbies Rome

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