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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

12

Rev Dr Goodell Indorsed Amid Congregation Support

New York May 24 The Rev Dr Charles L Goodell pastor of Calvary Methodist Church was praised by over a thousand parishioners after morning and evening services as he faced questions about a past divorce. A church board committee issued a statement vindicating him and condemning attacks on his character.

New York Charles L. Goodell Calvary Methodist Church Baltimore Methodist General Conference California Goodell Calvary Church Dr. Goodell

Johnson Attacks Cole Over Liquor Policy at Church

At Warren Avenue Baptist Church Rev. Herbert S. Johnson condemned Speaker Cole as Governor for allegedly serving liquor interests. He accused the liquor committee of being packed and criticized proposed reforms that would move liquor license funds to the state, arguing it would curb local licensing and tax policy. He praised Frothingham and Luce for temperance stances.

Warren Avenue Baptist Church Herbert S. Johnson State House Cole Johnson Commonwealth of Massachusetts Massachuchusetts Commonwealth Speaker Cole Boston Massachusetts Frothingham Robert Luce

Funeral of T F Doherty

Funeral services for Councilman Thomas F Doherty were held at his East Boston home with many friends and officials in attendance. The Boston lodge of Elks conducted rites at Holy Cross cemetery. Pallbearers included P J Kennedy and Joseph A Conry among others, with a large turnout of city officials and mourners.

Thomas F. Doherty Webster Street Boston Father Fitzgerald The Assumption Church Board of Aldermen and Common Council Leo McCullough Meridian Street Holy Cross Cemetery Boston Lodge of Elks Lawrence Sullivan P. J. Kennedy Joseph A. Conry Dennis J. O'Neil Joseph Prendergast Michael J. Leary Hibbard Fitzgerald John F. Fitzgerald Edward J. Leary James Donovan William F. McClellan W. J. Donovan John F. Sullivan Daniel A. Whelton Charles Kelley Buckley Charlestown George F. Monihan John L. Kelley James Nolan Thomas J. Giblin B. J. Farley Florence J. McCarthy Patrick Healey John Leonard Michael J. Kelley Luke Miller Ward 2 Democratic Committee

American Car Again Leads Paris Race

Despatch from Nikolsk Russia dated May 24 reports the American car in the New York to Paris auto race in the lead after two days of mud filled roads. Nikolsk lies about 100 miles from Vladivostok.

Paris Nikolsk Russia New York Vladivostok

Vaudeville Rehearsal Dazzles With Boston Talent

A dress rehearsal at the Boston Theatre showcased a wide array of amateur talent for an afternoon vaudeville benefit for Chelsea sufferers. Notable acts included Elsie Gertrude Phelan’s clever piano routine, Mrs Tryphosa Bates Batcheller’s three songs, John Colby Abbott’s dolls act, Steward Baird with poems, Lilla Wiles Wyman’s Bird Ballet, Pierott and His Trained Bear by Georgina Lane, Rinker Kibbey, Joseph Lindon Smith in a humorous monologue, and the Harvard Mandolin and Glee Club performing college melodies. The show begins at 1 30 this afternoon.

Frohmans Shuberts Boston Chelsea Elsie Gertrude Phelan Tryphosa Bates Batcheller John Colby Abbott Steward Baird Emma Noyes Mabel Adams Austin Dobson Babette Lilla. Wiles Wyman Pierott Georgina Lane Copley Society Rinker Kibbey Tech Joseph Lindon Smith Harvard Mandolin and Glee Club

Record crowd packs Revere Beach on sunny opening day

About 150000 people thronged Revere Beach for the early season. The weather drew the crowd as bathhouses were closed until June 15 and few swam. Cars and pedestrians filled the Boulevard while Wonderland reported heavy attendance and police and town officials observed the scene.

Revere Beach Boulevard

Leopard Attack Wounds Girl Before Zookeeper Stops Beasts

A leopard mauled a little girl at the city zoo causing grave injuries to her hand. A heavy weapon struck the animal, saving the girl, who was rushed to City Hospital. Doctors repaired the damage and the girl faced amputation risks but is expected to recover. The pupil from Prince School on Newbury Street was to graduate next month.

Prince School Newbury Street Back Bay

Car Crash Near Lynn Injures Chief Burckes and Wife

In Lynn on May 24 an automobile driven by a man named Wilkinson of Salem struck a light carryall carrying Chief of Police Thomas Burckes and his wife. Burckes suffered hip and elbow contusions and shock. his wife broke an arm and was severely shaken. shrubbery on the road edge likely saved them from death.

Lynn Marblehead Wilkinson Lafayette Street Salem Thomas F. Burckes Burckes

Carriage and Auto Collision In Lynn Line

Chief Burches and his wife were returning from Marblehead when a speeding auto from the same direction struck the back of their carriage near a sharp Lynn curve. The carriage overturned blocking the road. the chief aided his wife and the wagon incurred minor damage. The auto halted. its driver claimed ownership and offered help. Inside the auto were a man driver a second man and two women.

Marblehead Lynn Line

Strube Denies Misquotation in Boston Post

Gustav Strube writes to the editor denying quotes attributed to him in today’s Boston Post. He says he praised Pops audiences but did not make the statements printed and that his remarks about rapping on the stand were misrepresented. He asks readers to note that the sentiments are not his.

The Post Boston Post Gustav Strube

Handsome Gavel Presented to Roscommon Club Leader

Thomas J. Finnigan, president of the Roscommon Club, received an ebony gavel from knights and ladies at a Paine Memorial Hall meeting last night. Mrs. M H Hughes gave the presentation speech as Finnigan accepted briefly, with remarks from Miss Suite and others.

Thomas J. Finnigan Roscommon Club Knights Paine Memorial Hall M. H. Hughes Finnigan

Pass of Balmaha Arrives After 53 Day Atlantic Passage

The Pass of Balmaha, a full rigged steel ship from Leith bound for Boston, did not reach Boston until last evening after a 53 day voyage. Captain Rafuse said all aboard are safe, citing light winds for the delay. The vessel was spoken off Thatcher's Island and towed to a mooring by the Orion tug under Captain Kent.

Leith Scotland Boston Pass of Balmaha Rafuse Balmaha Thatcher’s Boston Towboat Company Orion Kent

Morse's Trusts Itself For Correct Items

The phrase asserts Morse's as the source of accuracy and reliability. It emphasizes that items deemed correct are associated with Morse's reputation and inventory. The line conveys confidence in Morse's offerings and standards.

Millionaire merchant killed by lightning in St Louis storm

W H Howard a wealthy commission merchant and Glen Echo Golf Club member was killed when lightning struck a tree he sought shelter under during a May rainstorm in St Louis. The fatal strike occurred as the storm swept the city.

ST. Louis W. H. Howard

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Washington Hanover New England Mass Sam Gryzmish Mrs. Atkinson T. F. Doherty Coun Cilman Revere Wonderland Chief Whitney State Police Whitney Shawmut Furniture Co Tremont St Oeste Leopard AUIO Pops C.F. Hovey & Co Oakes Wamsutta lEe Cos Daree Niorl White Goods Department Hamburg CF. Hovey & CO Summer Street R.H. Stearns & Co Thin Goods Dept Adams Square
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