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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1909

Page

4

Attacks on Prof James Books Stir Imm. Conception Sermon

In a sermon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rev. Walter Drum criticizes Harvard Professor James for pragmatism, arguing truth and right change with expediency except for 2 plus 2 equals four. He cites a Syracuse University student following Earp and warns Catholic students against the philosophy ahead of Pentecost.

James Harvard College Walter M. Drum Church of the Immaculate Conception Drum Syracuse University Earp University of Syracuse Harvard

Festival to Aid Destitute Catholic Children

The annual festival to aid the Home for Destitute Catholic Children will take place Monday May 31 at Mechanics' building. The Ladies Aid Society of the home oversees the event with parish tables and an entertaining program planned by the children under Miss Rose I Byrne.

Mechanics’ Building Ladies’ Aid Society of the Home Rose I. Byrne Boston Elkdom Boston Lodge Elks of New England New England Theer Draper Frothingham Hibbard Mechanics Teel Higgins Rhode Island Luke D. Mullen Charles A. Kelley Joseph F. Mellyn James P. Murphy William Penn Charles H. Cole Daniel Sheehan Patrick F. O’keefe Walter E. Knight J. W. Reardon Joseph Rae

Mongolian Safely Reaches Port After Ice Bondage

The Allan Line steamer Mongolian arriving in Halifax after three days trapped in ice off St. John’s N F. She carried water in her forepeak her propeller blade smashed and her bows and sides painted torn from the ordeal.

Halifax N. S Allan Line Glasgow Liverpool St. John's N. F

Cymric Wireless Update From Atlantic Voyage

A wireless message from the steamer Cymric bound from Queenstown to Boston says at 2 20 p m the vessel was 245 miles east of Boston Light. Arrival expected around 8 00 a m today as it nears port.

Cymric Queenstown Boston Boston Light

Hammond Goes to See Taft in Washington

John Hays Hammond arrived in New York from Lakewood New Jersey and went to Washington after a telegram from President Taft. Hammond said he sought no government post and does not desire a diplomatic career but would consider the minister to China offer as a high compliment.

New York John Hays Hammond Boston Post China Lakewood N. J Washington Taft Hammond

Howells The Mother and the Father explores parent love

A short study of three pivotal hours in a daughter's life, told through a mother and father who endure birth marriage and death. Howells renders their joy fear longing and grief showing love as a force shaping each moment and memory. Published by Harpers, release anticipated around the 27th.

William Dean Howells Mr. Howells Father Harpers

Hale praises honest politicians and civic involvement

Alderman Hale argues politics is a noble profession and a businesslike venture when honest. He condemns pessimists, urges citizen interest in city affairs, supports party competition, and critiques economy measures while stressing value of practical reform.

Hale Boston Hibbard Charlestown

Pinkham Cure Testimonials from Camden and Gardiner

Camden New Jersey and Gardiner Maine women report relief from headaches back pain weakness and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Each testimonial highlights recovery from female ailments including inflammation ulcers irregularities and bearing down feelings with claims of avoiding surgery.

Camden, N.J Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Mrs W. P. Valentine Lincoln Avenue Camden N. J

Cycle Meets Car In Crash At Commonwealth Avenue

Newton report says Charles S. Burnham aged about 65 of 31 Myrtle Street Waltham was struck from his motorcycle by a car on Commonwealth Avenue while racing a Boston bound Auburndale car. He suffered a fractured leg several rib injuries and a scalp wound. He tried to turn onto Lowell Avenue into the trolley line.

Newton Charles $. Burnham Myrtle Street Waltham Burnham Auburndale Commonwealth Avenue Lowell Avenue

Mrs Edith King Davis Dies in San Francisco

Mrs Edith King Davis daughter of the noted divine and writer Rev Thomas Starr King died yesterday in San Francisco. She was a native of Boston.

Edith King Davis Thomas Starr King San Francisco Davis Boston

Fitzgeralds Charter Plan Seeks Three-Man Finance Commission

Ex mayor Fitzgerald promotes a three member Finance Commission to audit the Metropolitan District Commission and city finances across Boston area towns. He criticizes the referendum as a sham and attacks Nathan Matthews and committee of 100 figures while urging a governor appointee, Boston mayor appointee, and metropolitan town leaders to form the panel. He cites Lynn Watertown and Chelsea as examples of inadequate oversight.

Boston Fitzgerald Trimben Draper Massachusetts Nathan Matthews Committee of 100 Finance Commission Metropolitan District Commission Lynn Watertown Chelsea

Canoe Upset Sparks Rescue at Spy Pond

Walter Jackson and James Stevens of Cambridge fell from their overturned canoe at Spy Pond Arlington. Irving Sampson of Boston, on the Arlington Boat Club dock, rowed out and saved both men who could not swim. This marks Sampson’s second rescue in a year.

Arlington Walter Jackson James Stevens Cambridge Spy Pond Irving Sampson Dover Street Boston Arlington Boat Club Sampson

No Place for City Bandits in 1915 Sermon

Rev. Francis H. Rowley warned at the First Baptist Church that in 1915 Boston must expel officials he called bandits who have robbed the city. He urged citizens to reject corruption and demand honest leadership.

Francis H. Rowley First Baptist Church Boston

Labor unions report wage gains and hours cuts in Boston

Steam shovellers and dredgemen report improved work in the district and aim for a 9 hour day. Knights of Labor freight handlers and related crews anticipate higher pay and shorter hours. Various union meetings address Hebrew locals, hatter donations, membership gains, outings, and outreach to curb swindlers. Major speakers arrive for machinists and Bartenders unions events.

Washington Street Knights of Labor Roundhouse Boston Typographical Union Faneuil Hall Hyman Rosenson New York International Typographical Union Longshoremen’s Provident Union Longshoremen's Trade Council Werson Boston & Maine Freight Handlers’ Assembly, R. of L Michael White Alexander Ryan John Iarrington Foss Union 74 Frank B. Monaghan Roxbury Steam Engineers’ Union James O'Connell Washington Machinists A. F. of L A. F. of L. Metal Trades Department Thomas L. Wilson Cheyenne Wyo International Alliance of Stotes and Restaurant Garity P. J. Coyle Frank Hughes Medford The Brotherhood of Railroad and Station Employees Greenfield

Haymarket Square Transfers Shake Crowded Subways

Confusion and heavy transfers mark the opening of new sub passageways at Haymarket square station as crowds adjust to the link between the subway and tunnel stations. Inspectors aided flow while extra guards prepared for today’s rush to ease congestion at North station and the transfer corridors.

Haymarket Square Union Friend Boston & Northern Boston Boston Elevated Cambridge Charlestown Somerville Pleasant Park Street Subway Scollay Square Friend Street Union Station Chelsea Revere North Station

Evolution Convention Discusses Evolution Influence on Faith

The 42d annual convention of the Free Religious Association of America meets in this city on Thursday and Friday. A Thursday business session and officer elections are held at the Twentieth Century Club on Joy Street. Friday morning features a discussion on the influence of evolution on religious thought with Col T W Higginson Mrs Anna Garlin Spencer Professor Nathaniel Schmidt William M Salter and Rev Edward Cummings among participants.

The Free Religious Association of America Twentieth Century Club Joy Street T. W. Higginson Anna Garlin Spencer Nathaniel Schmidt William M. Salter Edward Cummings

Health talk by Dr. Cabot to Hecht Alliance

Dr. Richard C. Cabot of Massachusetts General Hospital spoke at the Hecht Civic Alliance Club on Charles Street West End yesterday afternoon. He addressed disease prevention before about 50 attendees.

Richard C. Cabot Massachusetts General Hospital Hecht Civic Alliance Club Charles Street West End Cabot

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