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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
5
In the near future Pleasant Street subway station will be abandoned as J trains divert to Washington Street. Tremont street subway will lose service, surface cars will run through to Pleasant Street, landing at Tremont Street and Shawmut Avenue. The station will be torn down and the hollow filled with new tracks laid.
Lord Northcliffe, famed English publisher, joked that Plymouth Rock should have landed on the Pilgrims as he spoke at a Pilgrims' Society dinner in New York. He contrasted English and American life, praised U S institutions, and urged newspapers to foster international understanding.
The Boston Probate Court allowed the Parkman will, placing a $5.25 million income for the city parks under city control. Executor Edmund D. Codman posted a $500,000 bond as Francis Parkman’s cousins contested the document. officials say the city government will decide disposition while ensuring Boston Common remains for recreation.
Republican mayoral candidate John M. Woods addressed a Union Hall crowd in Somerville pledging to raise the standard if elected. Representative Blanchard reported Woods would not contest a losing count and urged rival J. S. Newcomb to likewise pledge. Woods noted his 84 years in Somerville and longtime trusted positions.
Port Antonio Jamaica November 5 Captain Francis of Malden Massachusetts and the crew of the schooner Frank Barnet were saved at sea after a blaze on the Barnet. The Brewster of United Fruit Company diverted to assist and towed the rescued men into port. The injured were reported in serious condition with burns and Captain Francis and his crew planned to depart for Boston the next day.
Captain Henderson and the Tangier crew on the Chesapeake Bay observed a large eagle and a shark lock in a dramatic struggle near Occahanock Creek. The shark dragged the eagle underwater until exhausted, but the shark was ultimately slain and floated dead. The eagle was later given to the park zoo.
In Baltimore on November 5 engagement of Miss Mary Dorothea Hoff man to T Courtney Jenkins is broken. Friends say religious differences caused the split between the Hoffman and Jenkins families.
In Norristown Pennsylvania 680 teachers gathered for a county institute. Professor H A Surface the state economic zoologist spoke on corn growth and displayed a 17 inch ear that split open exposing glue used to attach it indicating nature faking in the exhibit.
Chicago city health department warns that while locals will be aided, newcomers seeking shelter or work will face jail if they arrive in winter. The issued statement promises care for residents but threatens confinement for outsiders.
New Orleans reports Charles C. Duble, 51, a Cincinnati schoolmate of William H. Taft, sent a congratulatory telegram to the President elect. The two once fought in 1869 over a trifling matter on a Cincinnati lawn, Taft delivering a severe bare fists punishment.
William Corbin with the paws of one arm faced Judge Mc Gannon in Cleveland on November 5. He pleaded guilty to hitting Aaron Ladd on the head with a brick and then illustrated the act by scooping the judge’s inkwell with his elbow. Court officers restrained him from further demonstration.
ST. LOUIS November 5 Earl Edward Hanna aged 14 was taken from his sister Delia Vaughan who posed as his mother for 11 years. He has been returned to his real parents and introduced as a stranger.
Directions for cleaning flannels include brushing to remove dust soaking in lukewarm water making strong soap suds rubbing soiled parts with a soft brush using a wringer avoiding twisting rinsing in clear water until clean and drying stretched and ironed damp with a warm iron noting P G Naphtha Soap is sold by grocers.
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