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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1907
Page
4
Harvard suffered a crushing loss to Carlisle as Kennard broke his ankle and others endured heavy wear. Captain Parker and Burr were sore but ready for practice. Pat Grant stood out amid the battered Crimson, who face Dartmouth next with limited prep time.
Fishermen from the United States and Canada will attend a meeting at the American Museum of Natural History tomorrow night. Dr. David Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford University will speak on grayling to fellow anglers, and Dr. Henry Van Dyke of Princeton will discuss the true sporting spirit. Delegates seek stock preservation in streams and coasts and to curb illegal nets and spears.
The article lists prominent trotters and pacers with Morgan bloodlines including General Watts 2 06 3 4 and Trompfast 2 12 1 4. It notes Miss Russell’s influence on trotters and mentions Dan Patch Audubon Boy and Lou Dillon among notable horses. It also records sales, shipments, and a Metropolitan Club gathering with music on Sundays.
Plymouth, Nov. 10 Thomas Fougeron was arrested by Game Officer Tribou on a charge of shooting rabbits. He posted bonds for his court appearance tomorrow.
In Boston Archdiocese history the Charlestown State Prison held a striking high mass where prisoners joined the liturgy as active participants. Rev. A D Malley led the service with the congregation singing the Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus and Agnus Dei.
Katherine Gallagher aged 21 and Katherine Gannon 19, reported missing after arrival from Ireland, were found safe in Worcester with cousin Mrs Shannon. They had no addresses and did not see Boston notices. a letter to a Bay-area relative prompted authorities to halt the statewide search. The girls are expected to travel to Boston today.
Wellesley High girls basketball under Miss Marion Harrington, a Radcliffe alumna, opens practice with captain Helen Libby who last season set the school record for baskets from the floor. The squad, led by manager Roth Rodman, is largely unchanged from last year's Greater Boston champions and displays fast play as the schedule nears.
Rock Ridge Hall football, undefeated except for one game, features a swift backfield and star end Rio the nimble Jap. The annual town championship clash with Wellesley High is set for Friday and promises a close, hard fought contest.
Voters in Ward 9 packed Washington Hall to hear Ellery H. Clark campaign for alderman amid tension and cheers. The rally featured Tim Callahan, Daniel L. Flanagan criticism, and a surprise intruder claiming Quincy Club endorsement for Clark.
Boston rapid transit moves closer as a three foot drop in piering enables the elevated to connect with the subway at Oak place and Oak street. The Washington street tunnel nears full completion but ash street path blocked by Tivoli and Mieusset hotels until May. Coleman Bros finish their circuit work while H Nawn Company completes Oak street concrete work.
The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern bringing Emperor William and his party to England was delayed by heavy fog and had to anchor off Selsey Bill for the night.
Colonel J. H. Estill editor and proprietor of the Savannah Morning News died last night in Savannah on November 10.
Dedham reports business depression will close the Merchants' woolen mill for six weeks. The stoppage affects 275 workers at the town's two largest industries.
In Dover New Jersey on November 10 Paul Tokacs was killed after being struck by a Lackawanna train. Bolas Jonas sustained severe injuries in the accident.
The chemical analysis of Walter Farnsworth Baker's viscera, linked to his death at the Hurd home in Bogota New Jersey, is promised by midweek. Dr Boos says testing is slow but ongoing and denies curare rumors while Edward Baker remains away from home at 269 Newbury Street.
Tonight at Payne Memorial Hall on Appleton Street a ball is staged by the Street Cleaning Employees’ Protective Association. More than 500 tickets have been sold. Mayor Fitzgerald and Superintendent Matthew Cummings are expected. Patrick Kellard will be floor director with John Walsh as assistant. The Waverley Orchestra will play a concert 8 to 9 and dancing music 9 to 2.
In Winsted Connecticut Frank Dupee a five year old son of French parents living at Grand Army Hall Main street began smoking at age two He recently appeared on the street smoking a pipe strong enough to make a beginner thrice his age sick but he has now sworn off and quit the habit.
Plymouth residents report thieves broke into the general store of E. W. Ellis of Manomet on Saturday night. Groceries and a small amount of cash were stolen.
In Manila Secretary of War Taft's visit drew Aguinaldo to several functions. He stated that the benefits of Taft's trip to the Philippines would be greater than people recognize now.
West End House hosted a crowded Unity Club Journal reading last night. Delegates from city and suburban clubs attended to gain ideas for social and literary betterment. Readers included club president Max Henry Newman H A Shore Paul Rome and J Wolf.
St. Vincent's Holy Name Club hosts the first whist and dance event at 424 West Broadway in South Boston. Invitations went out to several hundred. prizes will be awarded to winners. Dancing continues until midnight with committee members listed.
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