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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1909
Page
4
Two men died in a Camy coal mine accident October 31 in a collapse caused by gas and falling walls. Rescue efforts were halted as rescue teams faced dangerous conditions.
Four British warships arrive at Phalerum near Piraeus amid a Greek mutiny effort that appears to be winding down as the Velos torpedo boat destroyer returns to the arsenal. Leader Tibaldos remains at large with no reliable word on his fate. A disastrous explosion in a village area leaves several workers dead from suffocation.
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson urged support for Arthur Dehon Hill for district attorney in a Warren Avenue Baptist Church sermon. Johnson recalled backing John B. Moran during a crisis, praising Hill as fearless, just, humane, and best suited to handle growing county duties.
All Catholic churches in the diocese observe the feast of All Saints with special services. At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross a solemn high mass is held in the morning with a double vesper in the evening. Tomorrow is All Souls Day with a solemn high mass at 9 o'clock. The Immaculate Conception Church offers solemn high mass today and tomorrow and doubles the vesper service with enhanced choir and soloists.
Clergy in Boston Catholic churches urged parishioners to join the 1915 movement for city improvement. Sermons used the gospel passage Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God’s, to highlight cooperation by Catholic citizens.
The bishop confirmed a class of about 120 boys and girls attended by Rev. Thomas J. Gasson S J president of Boston College and Rev. Francis P. Powers S J who oversees the Sunday school. The 3 pm service opened with altar boys in cream cassocks as the class processed in.
A concert in Ford Hall last night under F N Ciccone and Giovanni Palumbo featured conductor Dionisio Cericola leading the orchestra. Vocalists included Anna Rein, Ella M Clark, A Michelini, Biagio Saturno 4sisoldi, G Lo Giudice-Fabri with Signor Matteucci at the piano contributing to the performance.
The New Haven railroad system postpones a planned 3000 member strike by the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks set for today. Local lodges in Boston Providence New Bedford New Haven and New York voted for strike while management shows a friendly stance and arbitration is sought to settle wage and working conditions.
In New Haven the freight clerks on the New York New Haven Hartford railroad are reported to have secured the required seventy per cent support for a strike amid wage demands. Balloting closes Tuesday night with many votes still to be counted.
Labor notes report wage increases effective today in all union book and job shops, under agreement with Boston Typographical Union 13. The move eliminates piece work. International Boilermakers Union discusses Boston organization and a memorial planned for Frank B Monaghan. Several strikes and union actions involve Orange and Newark hatters, Boston musicians, and Massachusetts state unions with meetings in Boston and Red Men’s Hall.
A statue hailed as a Greek masterpiece, likely Praxiteles or Lysippus, was found in Nero Palace Anzio. Italian authorities and Prince Aldobrandini blocked a sale after Mrs Jack Gardner failed to receive a cablegram. Italy paid $80,000 to acquire the statue for Terme Museum Rome.
The Pope telegrams the general of the Pauline Fathers offering a new diamond crown to replace the one stolen from the Pauline Convent chapel where the Virgin's image was despoiled.
The Continental Clothing House at Washington and Boylston marks 21 years in its current quarters with a week long anniversary sale. The event features $50 worth of men and boys clothing and furnishings at reduced prices to celebrate the building’s history on the old Boylston Market site and the store’s timepiece clock heritage.
The Rev George A Gordon at Temple Adath Israel urged Jewish virtues to a crowded audience while Rabbi Charles Fleischer pressed for closer cooperation among sects at New Old South Church. Thousands attended both services with pews full and attendees standing in the rear.
Dr. Gordon extols the Hebrew prophets and Jewish influence in religion and history. Rabbi Fleischer lauds the occasion at Old South Church, urging closer cooperation among all faiths and affirming the shared aims of Jew and Gentile in spreading goodwill and the kingdom of God.
The British steamship Lothian arrived at New Haven docks with 38 Chinese crewmen under strict guard to prevent their leaving the vessel. The ship carried hemp from Manila and a cargo from Hong Kong, Japanese ports, Manila, and Singapore. It also brings the body and effects of P. M. Angel, former Manila police chief, who died last August. The Lothian will sail to New York to discharge remaining cargo and deliver Manila teco to Boston merchants and Ylang Vieng perfume remains among its goods.
Petersburg Victoria resident and fourth Virginia district representative Francis R. Wassiter died suddenly at his home today at age 43. He served in local politics and was known across the district. Further details on the cause were not immediately available.
Lexington Kentucky October 31 troops were ordered tonight to Jackson Breathitt County to preserve order during the forthcoming election.
Polar data reviewed by the National Geographic Society committee found insufficient. Commander Robert E. Peary is expected in Washington tomorrow with all data records and instruments from his North Pole dash.
The Navy asked the geodetic survey for Peary soundings via the Commerce Department. Secretary Nagel said Peary's data were not received. Charles J. Nichols delivered tidal records and soundings, with preliminary data to the Geographic Society. Gannett and committee members found the data insufficient to judge Peary’s farthest north, while officials offered limited comment.
Technology's junior class yesterday chose officers including President Stewart BK Copeland Milwaukee Wis vice president Lloyd C Cooley Brookline secretary Orville Dennison South Framingham treasurer Edward A Nash Youngstown C executive committee J G Witzherbert Somerville I W Wilson Brookline institute committee J C G Fuller West Newton C P Kerr Cantonsville Md athletic association W D Allen Nantucket C P Eldred Lowell R H Gould Newton Upper Falls J D MacKenzie Baddeck Cape Breton Charles H B Merrill Manchester.
Ellen Hayes aged eight of 83 Franklin Street Cambridge fell from a third floor window to the street a distance of 560 feet. She was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital where doctors diagnosed a fractured hip and treated her condition yesterday.
Y M C A day drew crowds to Chelsea churches with speeches by notable figures including Fron. George L. Richards mayor of Maiden who served as Y M C A president at the First Methodist Church.
George T. Sewall, renowned corporation counsel and longtime city solicitor of Old Town Maine, died today after a year of illness at age 65. He was a prominent figure in local legal affairs and state law circles.
John and May Hollis, a 22 year old husband and wife from Massachusetts, attempted to drink carbolic acid in a Chicago hotel after failing to find work. They survived and were hospitalized, hoping for assistance to start anew as police help arranges job support.
In Atlanta on October 81, Bishop Warren Candler of the Southern Methodist Church condemns John D. Rockefeller's $1,000,000 gift to fight hookworm as an insult to the South. He warns against reform efforts targeted at the region and says Rockefeller would control both minds and meals.
Chelsea Protestant churches held no license rallies yesterday and prepare for a ward vote Tuesday on the issue. William H. McClintock urged citizens to vote No as the only course for the city, joined by Rev. R Perry Buga and Willard Howland urging No-license stance.
Lynn: Miss Louise Humphrey, 25, of 7 Washington Street, completed 16 years of Sunday school attendance without missing a Sunday. She has taught a boys’ class since last year after being a pupil.
Advertises Pape's Diapepsin at 50 cents as a quick remedy for indigestion sour stomach and gas. Promises relief within five minutes, improved appetite, and a clean stomach, urging readers to ask a pharmacist to show the formula and to get raw stock for immediate use.
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