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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

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Great Parade of A. O. H. Members Preceded the Opening

In the presence of about ten thousand people from across the Boston archdiocese the diocesan bazaar raising funds for Catholic charities opened last night. The Ancient Order of Hibernians led the opening in Mechanics Building Hall noted for its festive booths, bright costumes, and green uniforms.

Archdiocese of Boston Order of Hibernians Mechanics’ Building Hall Hibernians

Ireland day at Boston diocese bazaar with grand opening parade

The Boston diocese hosts an Irish bazaar with national booths and a grand opening by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. A 38,000 strong parade led by Chief Marshal Matthew Cummings marked the event, featuring Worcester battalion uniforms and diverse national displays.

Diocese of Boston Blarney Castle America Germany Sweden Japan Ireland Order of Hibernians Arlington Beacon Streets Matthew Cummings Order Worcester

Rev E E Hale Loses Son in New York Death

News of the death of Herbert TD Hale reached Rev. Edward Everett Hale at his Roxbury home yesterday. The elder clergyman, long grounded in fragile health, was deeply affected though the passing did not come as a surprise.

Herbert TD. Hale New York Edward Everett Hale Roxbury Divine

Dublin Fire Destroys Portrait of O'Connell

Dublin reports the Council Chamber fire gutting the room and narrowly missing the City Hall. The blaze destroyed all paintings in the Chamber including the historic portrait of Daniel O'Connell.

Dublin O'Connell Council Chamber Daniel O’connell

MIT appoints Richard C G Maclaurin as new president

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology selects Richard C G Maclaurin for the presidency. He will assume duties at the earliest possible time after finalizing engagements at Columbia University. A special corporation meeting is planned for Monday November 28 to confirm the appointment.

Technology Richard CG. Maclaurin Lie D Columbia University Columbia Pritchett Arthur A. Noyes Noyes Chemical Research Department Maclaurin Post Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York

Forecast for New England and eastern New York calls for fair and colder conditions Thursday and Friday with fresh west winds.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England New York

Temperature report from Thompson's Spa readings yesterday

The visible data lists an average temperature of 47 degrees with a note of 17 24 in the fragmentary OCR. It also shows a past year comparison line mentioning yesterday's temperature.

Harvard Dartmouth game tickets on sale today in Boston

About 2000 seats remain unsold after yesterday’s sale. Graduates who did not apply may request two seats each with stamped self addressed envelope and 83 dollars total. Applications due 1 p.m. at 607 State Street Boston. Winners chosen by lot and tickets mailed Friday morning.

State Street Boston Cambridge

Charter Declared Legal in Haverhill Vote

The Supreme Court declared the Haverhill civic charter legal in all respects after a Nov 11 ruling. It denied petitions by Councilman Paul H. Graham and others seeking mandamus and injunction to block ballots for the upcoming preliminary election. The petition argued the charter violated equal rights by limiting candidate names on ballots.

Haverhill Supreme Court Paul H. Graham

Marconi Likely Nobel Prize in Physics

Stockholm November 11 unofficially states that William Marconi renowned for wireless telegraphy is to be awarded the next Nobel Prize in Physics.

Stockholm William Marconi

Baseball War Threat Looms Over Major Leagues

Eastern league and American Association reps blocked a National Association meeting amid a critical crisis. Harvard held scrimmage practice with all players in form. Dartmouth star Ingersoll likely out Saturday causing dismay at Hanover. Yale will skip scrimmage rest of week. Princeton camps for two days to rest. Another YMCA relay race planned from New York to Washington.

Eastern League American Association National Association Harvard Ingersoll Dartmouth Hanover Yale Princeton New York Washington

Hunt for 23 alleged offenders ends with many in custody

Brookline village mobbed the streets as police pursued 23 young men warrants issued over caucuses and elections violations. From 3 PM to midnight 16 were arrested and later all but one released on bail.

Brookline Youngs

Arrests in Brookline caucus voting dispute under Judge Perkins

Following Judge Perkins' Brookline inquiry into April and September caucus votes it was alleged some voters cast ballots for both parties. Four were not charged after voting twice, eighteen faced challenges and did not take the oath, and fifteen were arrested last night in Village Square. Officers Paige Rutherford and Holleran led the arrests prompted by Republican officials Wason Chase and Wiley in connection with the September contest won by Norman White over John Curtin.

Perkins Brookline Court Francis Ds O'Brien Michael J. Gibbons Augustine A. Murray Thomas J. Walsh Stephen J. Cunningham Francis Cusick Joseph Donovan Thomas F. Ryan John F. Hand Patrick F. Watkin Charles A. Lunney George McIntosh, Jr Patrick Sullivan Jeremiah Collins Michael Daly John G. Lally O'Brien Gibbons Murray Walsh Daly Captain Paige Rutherford Holleran Leonard Wason Republican Town Committee Herbert R. Chase Jesse S. Wiley Board of Registrars Norman I. White John A. Curtin White

Potters and Stevenses Swing Support to Senate Candidate Treadway

The race for the 1909 Massachusetts Senate presidency narrows to Allen T. Treadway of Stockbridge and James F. Shaw of Somerville as Elmer C. Potter of Worcester and Elmer A. Stevens of Somerville withdraw. Lodge and Crane back Treadway. Shaw vows to lead or “lift the lid” with pledges shifting after the withdrawals. Correspondence shows Potter and Stevens endorsing Treadway, signaling strong support and a pivotal party machine battle.

Elmer C. Potter Worcester Elmer A. Stevens Somerville Senate Allen T Treadway Stockbridge James F. Shaw United States Lodge Crane Treadway Shaw Elmer Potter Senator Shaw Stevens Potter Republican Elmers Allen T. Treadway Mass Mase

Father Johns Menicine Budds You Up In Cures Colds

Ad text advertises Father Johns Menicine as curative for colds. Claims medicinal benefits to boost health and relieve cold symptoms.

Father John

Cost Lives Cost Lives Item Listing Names

Cost Lives Cost Lives lists C. B. Lowry of Lexington Southern representative of American Creosote Works Chicago Professor C. E. Roos New Orleans University William A. Martin of Slidell coal merchant New Orleans William Attaway 3 years old Slidell O Travis Hattiesburg Miss J K P Shous Morristown Miss Co A Crawford Seminary Miss Augustus Heitkamp Pearl River Miss three unidentified men.

C. B. Lowry Lexington American Creosote Works Chicago C. E. Roos New Orleans University William A. Martin Slidell New Orleans William Attaway O. Travis Hattiesburg Miss J. K. P. Shous Morristown A. Crawford Seminary Augustus Heitkampf Pearl River

Kaiser’s Tongue Sparks War Talk in Reichstag

Berlin reporters recount Herr Heine’s searing Reichstag speech attacking Emperor William’s pro English interview. He warns Germany may plunge into war if the emperor’s loquacity continues.

Berlin William Herr Heine Reichstag

Reichstag Debates Kaiser Interview and Constitutional Reform

Herr Heine warned guarantees are needed that the Emperor will not meddle in constitutional change. He warned Germany would face war otherwise. Chancellor von Buelow urged the Kaiser to show restraint and to accept responsibility, noting England’s reaction and the importance of imperial policy.

Herr Heine Germany Reichstag von Buelow London Daily Telegram England

Trains on Route Between Slidell and New Orleans

Between Slidell and New Orleans the Great Northern trains run over the tracks of the New Orleans and Northeast road. A local Northeastern train from Hattiesburg and Mississippi points is due to arrive in New Orleans 20 minutes before the last Great Northern train from Covington. Also Dr Daniels Horse Colic Cure advertised at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.

New Orleans Great Northern Express New Orleans & Northeastern Little Woods Lake Pontchartrain Slidell Great Northern Northeastern Hattiesburg Mississippi Covington

Body of Andree Found Near Labrador Coast

Report from Copenhagen says the body of Professor S. A. Andree may be found beneath a wooden cross near the Labrador coast. The discovery hinges on whether the inscription reads Andre or Andree. Captain Chalker of the Pilot of Brigue is credited with the find, per a Danish steamer Inga's captain letter dated Sept. 30.

Copenhagen Labrador S. A. Andree North Pole Andre Inga

Letter from captain on Inga reports Pilot of Brigne voyage

The captain sent from Indian Side Labrador notes that Pilot of Brigne arrived from Cape Mugford northern Labrador. He found a simple wooden cross inland a quarter mile from shore bearing the name Andree or Andre. The cross site is a desert rarely visited by Eskimos. The fate of Andree’s two companions remains uncertain if the remains are his. Captain Chalker, a part Eskimo, helped in Peary’s Greenland landing.

Inga Indian Side Labrador Brigne Cape Mugford Chalker Andree Andre Greenland

Sailor Reports Unknown Grave Beside Labrador Coast Cross

Captain James Chalker of the Pilot of Brigus says he found a grave with a cross bearing the name Andre Ansty near Mugford Bay in northern Labrador around August. He did not disturb the site and has no documents or knowledge of who is buried there. the grave’s location is known, with the nearest settlement 20 miles away.

ST. John's James Chalker Brigus Conception Bay N. F Mugford Bay Labrador Black Buck Bay Andre Ansty Chalker Andre Andree

Polar expedition launched to reach the North Pole in 1897

The Andree Arctic voyage began from Dane's Island Spitzbergen on July 11 1897 led by Professor S A Andree with companions Strndberg and Fraenkel. A buoy marked Andree Polar Expedition with an anchor was later found in September 1899 on King.

North Pole S. A. Andree Dane’s Island Spitzbergen Professor Andree Strndberg Fraenkel Andree

Secretary Root to Attend Relative's Funeral in Boston

Secretary Root left Washington for Boston to attend a relative's funeral and will return Friday.

Root Boston Washington

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Catholic Fair For Charity Mechanics E. E. Hale Gibson American Journal of Health Broad Street Sanford Tech’s Dr. Pritchett Richard C. Maclaurin Massachusetts Institute of ‘Technology Dean Burton The West Dean Alfred J. Burton LTV A.M Thompson’s Spa Washington Street Harvard - Dartmouth Harvard Athletic Association Marconi Brookline Village Rone Louisiana Kaiser
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