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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1911

Page

3

Glider Meet At Harvard Aeronautical Society Squantum

The first intercollegiate glider meet runs today and tomorrow at Squantum under Harvard Aeronautical Society. Events span 4 to 7 30 pm with duration distance and accuracy in landing. Points determine the winning club and a large silver roving cup.

Harvard Aeronautical Society Squantum Massachusetts Institute of Pephnology Cornell Worcester Polyehnic Institute Tufts University of Illiams Society

Giant blue heron attacks crew aboard Mary Santos

A big blue heron landed on the Mary Santos 75 miles from Cape Cod and attacked Anthony Valentine, wounding him under the left eye. The bird, later confined in a flour barrel, remained aboard the schooner as the crew sought an explanation for its far offshore visit.

Mary Santos Anthony Valentine Itjasas Highland Light Peter Bent Bent

Crash sinks hub vessel in Mississippi River collide

On May 28 the barkentine Rachel Emery, towed by tug Mongah toward Mobile, sank after a collision with Italian steamship Delphine two miles north of quarantine in the Mississippi River. Delphine suffered no injuries. Mongah incurred slight damage. All crew saved and brought to New Orleans. Owned by J. & Emery & Co of Boston.

New Orleans Rachel Emery Mobile Mississippi River Galveston J. &. Emery & Co Boston

Son Born to Home Secretary Churchill in London

Mrs Winston Spencer Churchill wife of the home secretary gave birth to a son in London today. Mrs Churchill formerly Miss Clementine Hozier daughter of the late Sir Henry Montague Hozier. She wed Mr Churchill in 1898.

London Winston Spencer Churchill Home Secretary Churchill Clementine Hozier Henry Montague Hozier

Premature gray hair linked to sin in sermon

Rev. Herbert Johnson at Warren Avenue Baptist Church says premature grayness is a sign of sin and God’s rebuke. He blames worry, sin, and harsh family pressures for aging youths and mothers who fret over their children's futures.

Herbert Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church Boston

Dedication of New Synagogue in Chelsea Fire's Aftermath

About 1500 attended the dedication of the Hebrew synagogue Ahaveth Achim Anshe Sphard, the first of three rebuilt after the 1908 Chelsea fire. Key auctioned for $5, opening address by David A. Laurie, with speakers including William Ke. McClintock and former Mayor John E. Beck, band music, and a 1000-seat house costing $30,000.

Ahaveth Achim Anshe Sphard Chelsea Second Street George Leibman Jacob Barger S. H. Shocher A. Rabinovitch Leopold Morse Boston

Fire at Lewiston destroys Pingree mill and lumber yard

A three-alarm blaze at Lewiston Missouri destroyed the Pingree mill and adjoining lumber yard, causing about 12000 in loss. The mill valued at 10000 belonged to Abram and Harry Harrisburg who carried 10000 insurance. Firemen suffered heat exposure and minor injuries.

Lewiston Pingree Hewitt M. Lowe Abram Harry Harrisburg

80 000 at Revere Beach Seek State Bath House Opens

More than 80 000 people packed Revere Beach yesterday while the State bath house remained closed. Crowds swarmed Nantasket and Marine Park as yachting and amusements drew families. officials planned a June 15 opening if permitted. Tim Daley, 16, was rescued after wandering from Jamaica Plain. life saving crews monitored the crowd.

Revere Beach Bath House Washington Street Federal Building Nantasket Marine Park Charles River I Street Boston William Carey Bath Trustees Metropolitan Park Commissioners Revere South Boston Boston Bath Trustees Deaf and Dumb Timothy Lincoln Andrew Bass Point Nehant Satellite King Philip

Prominent Boston Firm Doe Sullivan & Co At Fancutt Hall Market

Freeman J. Doe and John J. Sullivan lead Doe Sullivan & Co at stalls 61-63 Fancutt Hall Market. The firm traces back 61 years to Chamberlain Kimball Doe and later Gass Doe Co, with Doe and Sullivan joining after 1899. Doe, born 1829 in South Newbury VT, rose from farm work to partner, first president of Boston Produce Exchange in 1877, and active in local civic and historical societies.

Boston Doe, Sullivan & Co Fancut Freeman J. Doe Chamberlain, Kimball & Doe Kimball Gass, Doe Chapin Gass, Doe & Co Gass John J. Sullivan Charles C. Doe South Newbury Corinth Bradford Chamberlain & Kimball Boston Produce Exchange Chamber of Commerce Massachusetts States Board of Trade Merchants’ Club National Exchange Bank Young Men's Christian Union Young Men's Christian Association American Unitarian Association New England Bostonian Society New England Historic Genealogical Society Vermont Association

Missing Russian immigrant wife sought by husband

Lynn May 28 Information concerns Mrs Mannie Koorland 39 missing from 45 Minetty Street for a week She left with her five year old daughter Pauline and cannot speak English The husband asks Post readers to aid in locating her believing she may be temporarily distracted mentally

Lynn Mannie Koorland Minetty Street Koorland Pauline Russia Post

Chinese famine fund contributions acknowledged

Gardiner M. Lane lists donations to the Chinese famine fund via the Massachusetts Red Cross chapter. Receipts include varied gifts from individuals and organizations such as churches, clubs, and families, totaling numerous small amounts with several noted donors and locales.

Gardiner M. Lane State Street Roston Massachusetts American Red Cross

Mrs Piper Dies in Cambridge Leader of Visiting Nurses Association

Mrs Anne Palfrey Piper founder and president of the Cambridge Visiting Nursing Association dies at 56 after a short illness at her home 179 Brattle Street Cambridge She was wife of William Taggard Piper president of the Homeopathic Hospital of Boston and a State Hospital trustee She leaves a husband two daughters Mrs Matthew Hale and Elizabeth B Piper and two sons William B and Ralph C burial will be at Mt Auburn Cemetery with services at her home in Cambridge.

Anne Palfrey Piper Cambridge Visiting Nursing Association William Taggard Piper Homeopathic Hospital of Boston State Hospital Brattle Street Cambridge Piper William Brewster John Bridge Old Cambridge Burying Grounds Harvard Square William F. Bridge Lancaster New Hampshire Massachusetts New York Lexington Elizabeth Guild Crosby Matthew Hale Elizabeth B. Piper William B United States Forest Service Ausalve Mich Ralph C Harvard First Parish Unitarian Edward H. Hall Mt Auburn Cemetery

Fireat Sagamore Livery Stable Kills Three

A blaze swept the livery stable of Van Dyke at Sagamore near Kittanning killing three persons. The stable was destroyed and a bottle of Adamson's Cough Balm was reportedly used as a remedy in the outbreak.

Kittanning Petal van Y Sagamore Jewart Adamson Almoat

Government group urges Foss to reappoint Stephen O'Meara

The Good Government Association in City Affairs calls on Governor Foss to reappoint Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara. It warns that mixing police and politics harms the city and urges civic action to ensure the best leadership remains in place. Samuel H. Hudson is also mentioned as a potential appointee.

the Good Government Association City Affairs Foss Stephen O'Meara Boston Machine Boston Fitzgerald Samuel H. Hudson Excise Board Hudson Imma

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