Sunshine in Peace A Tribute Poem
James Whitcomb Riley writes of sunlight lifting gloom and honoring loyal souls with prayers and perfume in a holy silence. The piece celebrates peace and reverence as banners of memory brighten tombs.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
1
Meara Faces Ban on Ancient Boston Fife and Drum Ritual
Boston’s Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company faces a clash with Police Commissioner Stephen O’Meara over its longstanding Section Day custom. The 1638 tradition of sending fifers and drummers at 4 am May be limited to quiet locations, avoiding arrest on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artiillery Company
Boston
Stephen O'Meara
Faneuil Hall
Walker
Hedges
O’meara
O'Meara
State House
Faneuill Hall
Fragment from page poetry column continues on column four
Fragmentary verse urges smothering anger and letting sorrow rest within loyal hearts as a cradle of the heart. The lines call for restraint and emotional calm.
Tragic Newton Center Nurse Fatally Shot by Revolver
Miss Jennie Powers aged 20 of Wollaston Newton Centre was killed instantly when a loaded revolver discharged as she removed it from a bureau. She was helping Thomas Chapin pack his household for a trip to a New Jersey summer resort. The shot struck her throat and lodged in the wall. Chapin rushed for a doctor as neighbors aided until aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Jennie Powers
Wollaston
Thomas Chapin
Gibbs Street
Newton Centre
Chapin
Miss Powers
Jennie
Patten Crowd Net About 2 Million in May Corn Corner
Chicago May 29 The corner in May corn run by James A Patten and associates ends today With Patten credited with about 2 million in profits though estimates vary He says he does not know exact gains The corner built positions between 55 and 60 cents a bushel and later buying lifted the average buy price by about 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James A. Patten
Patten
Italian racer Emanuel Cedrino killed in Baltimore Pimlico crash
Emanuel Cedrino, the Italian auto racer, was killed at Pimlico after his car leaped, rolled, and landed upside down. He had just completed one mile and was about to race tomorrow. The accident likely followed a front wheel collapse, with fatal head injuries observed at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Emanuel Cedrino
Pimlico
Cedrino
Veterans honor their fallen with citywide garland rites
Army and navy veterans in Boston plan garland ceremonies to decorate graves of fallen comrades. Post 26 will march from Roxbury at 8, visiting Warren Monument and Eustis Street Cemetery with assistance from Roxbury Historical Society, featuring an oration by Rev. Lewis B. Bates. Additional services planned across city cemeteries with various veterans groups and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
Boston
Southland
Thomas G. Stevenson
Vine Street
Roxbury
Christopher B. Curtis
Frank Trask
Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Fairland
Moreland Streets
Warren Monument
Warren and
Wash
A. J. Hughes
John EK. Gilman
Daughters of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Lawrence
Mechanics’ Hall
Postal Clerks
Springfield
Knights and Ladies of Tara
Paine Memorial Hall
Dorchester Catholic Club
Holm Lea
Brookline
South Boston
Dahlgren
Sons of Veterans
Dahlgren Corps
City Point
Benjamin Stone
Codman
North
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Clifton D. Gray
Stoughton Street Baptist Church
SS. Peter and Paul's
Trinity M. E
High Street
Alexander Blackburn
Firebugs Set a Neponset Blaze Destroys Boathouse
A fire at Sheldon’s boathouse near the Neponset bridge destroyed the structure. Authorities suspect arson by local troublemakers who have caused multiple false alarms in Dorchester over the past three months. Damages estimated at about $2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neponset
Sheldon
Neponset Bridge
Fire Department
Dorchester
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Taber
Harrison Square
unsettled forecast for Boston and New England area
Unsettled conditions continue with likely showers on Saturday and Sunday. Winds will be variable in Boston and vicinity with fresh to increasing strength. The forecast covers New England and eastern New York with scattered showers and increasing east winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Talking the Bill 10 Death Defeat of Aldrich Vreeland Bill
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette spoke through the night to block the currency bill by filibuster. Rumors circulated that Senator Jeff Davis would relieve him in Washington. Democrats reportedly received messages from Mr. Bryan urging them to join the long opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Aldrich-Vreeland
Jeff Davis
Bryan
Lawmaker Presses Quorum and Roll Call Demands
The currency bill was raised shortly after 1 pm yesterday with Mr. La Follette on the floor. He insisted on maintaining a quorum at all times and pressed for 20 roll calls up to 6 o'clock.
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By James Whitcomb Riley Ays
Meara
Weowiun
LA Follette
NAVAL
Pimlico Track
Wellington Hill
Blue Hill Boulevard
Franklin Park
Mattapan
Joe Morton
W. Holbrook
North SQ. and
North ST
Richmond St
Prince St
Sanford
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