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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1909

Page

16

Boy of 11 Saves Cham Nahant Boy From Pier Fall

In Bass Point an 11-year-old Sherman Johnson saved 9-year-old Roland Gourley after Gourley fell 15 feet from the Relay House pier into 12 feet of water. Johnson shouted for help, the lad grabbed the wharf piles, and rescuers arrived as Gourley was near exhaustion.

Nahant Roland Gourley Norman Gourley Castleroad Relay House Bass Point Sherman Johnson Young Gourley Young Johnson

West is Ousting Yankees From Public Office

John Barrett of the International Bureau of American Republics told a Y M C A gathering in Portland that New England is losing its edge as the West grows in producing capable public leaders. He urged New England to rekindle ambition and training to maintain its share of national influence in both material and moral realms.

Portland New England John Barrett International Bureau of American Republics United States Washington New York City New England States West Talbot Co

Lad’s injuries fatal after streetcar accident in Worcester

Benjamin Cumming, 13, son of John F. Cumming veteran Bradford Club oarsman, died at City Hospital after being run over by an electric car on Shrewsbury Street Monday. He previously lost both legs in the crash.

Worcester Benjamin Cumming John F. Cumming Bradford Shrewsbury Street City Hospital

Smugglers Worrying Officials Seizure Spurs Probe

Customs officials, shocked by the seizure of 3740 pieces of pink coral imported from Italy, suspect other goods may enter duty free. Boston tailors report cheap English suitings, possibly smuggled, hidden among passengers’ baggage with immigrant shipments. Investigations extend to diamonds and jewelry, and crews of foreign steamships will be watched closely.

Boston Boston Union Italy

Milton Fire Chief Thrown From Wagon Responding to Alarm

Fire Chief Choate of Milton was tossed from his wagon while rounding a corner as he answered an alarm. He escaped serious injury, returned to the scene, and led his crew to a minor blaze. He downplayed the incident, saying a fall is minor to a firefighter if no injury occurs.

Choate Milton

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