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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1911

Page

12

Lifesaving Effort Aboard Schonfels At Sea

After a cerebral hemorrhage left Captain William Rode unconscious, the German freighter Schonfels of the Hansa line passed Highland Light flying for medical aid. It would take four to five hours to reach quarantine, so the tug Pallas was chartered and Port Physician Dr. Francis X. Crawford was secured to meet the vessel.

Atlantic William Rode Schonfels Hansa Line Highland Light Francis X. Crawford Pallas Dr. Crawford

Terrific gale slows steamer from Calcutta as Captain Rode falls ill

The Calcutta steamer, which left Malta Oct 29 and passed Gibraltar 18 days earlier, ran into a hurricane and slowed. Captain Rode, 47, collapsed in the chart room and remained largely unconscious, with right-sided paralysis. Chief Officer Muller commanded, steering the ship toward port as Malays prayed for the captain. Schoenfels anchored at quarantine before 7 am with tea spices and general merchandise.

Pallas Dr. Crawford Calcutta Malta Gibraltar Rode Captain Rode John Muller

McKinley Surgeon Eugene Wasdin Dies in Sanitarium

Eugene Wasdin 53 a famed surgeon in the United States Marine Hospital service who operated on President McKinley after the Buffalo shooting died today in a sanitarium at Gladwynne a Philadelphia suburb. He was stationed in Buffalo when McKinley was shot.

Philadelphia Eugene Wasdin United States Marine Hospital Service President McKinley Buffalo Gladwynne Wasdin Marine Hospital Service

Canopic Arrives In Azores After Favorable Crossing

The Canopic docked in Ponta Delgada at 12:30 PM amid perfect weather. Cardinal O Connell enjoyed the voyage and joked that Boston prayers blessed the good conditions before remaining aboard while most cabin passengers went ashore. The ship will reach Gibraltar on Monday.

C. B. Carberry Ponta Delgada Azores Charlestown William Cardinal’ O’connell Boston Gibraltar

Whaling Fleet Returns With Big Haddock and Cod Receipts

Wharf arrivals totaled seven with large catches. Haddock 113900 pounds, cod 71300, hake 39500, pollock 3000, cask 6500. Steerage prices ranged from 31-2 to 61-2 cents per pound with several vessels listed for recent hauls and upcoming arrivals noted including the Francisco and Bohemian schedules.

T Wharf Haddock

Maitland Vessel Repaired After Collision at Sea

Maitland Nova Scotia ship on a lumber voyage from Noel to Greenwich was struck by steamer Herman Winter. The Winter towed the damaged ship to port and discharged the entire cargo before repairs could be completed. The Landsman.

Maitland N.S Noel Greenwich

Shipping News Miniature Almanac Sees Arrivals And Exports

The almanac notes sunrises and sunsets with length of day and tides. Multiple ships arrive and clear at various ports including Utah tage Benson and many steamers such as Schonfels Rode Calcutta Colombo and others via Malta. Vessels sail to Havana Baltimore Norfolk New York and other ports while tugs and schooners maneuver along the coast.

Utah Tage Benson New York Schonfels Rode Calcutta Colombo Malta A. W. Perry Ellis Charlottetown Hawkesbury C. B Halifax Nantucket Hudgins Baltimore Newport ,News Norfolk Grecian Briggs Philadelphia Malden Smith H. F. Dimock Hawes City of Memphis Savannah el Siglo Gresham Chatham J. H. Devereux Herman -Winter Neworks Nemasket Brockton Panther Creek Lenape Eagle Hill Kohinoor Manheim Nevis Maitland N. S Grace A. Martin Cora F. Cressy

Newsboys' Trial Board Installation Cites Rising Careers

Attendee Alexander I. Peckham declines a board seat citing rule violations by the association but offers aid this year. The event highlights newsies who are pursuing scholarships and professional paths, with Judge Baker presiding and performances by William George, Lillian Malliff, and remarks from Michael Berman, Abraham Resnic, and Henry Brown.

Newsboys’ Trial Board Alexander I. Peckham Baker William George Lillian Malliff Michael Berman Abraham Resnic Henry Brown Judge Baker

Gertrude Patterson previews life before murder trial

In Denver on November 17 Gertrude Gibson Patterson, facing a murder charge in her husband Charles A. Patterson's death, released a life sketch. She appeared more concerned for her mother than the jury fate and claimed she was never formally married to Emil Strauss, a Chicago clothing manufacturer she had cited as being blackmailed by her husband.

Chicago Mr. Strauss Miss Gibson Charles A. Patterson Mr. Patterson Strauss Patterson Denver Col Gertrude Gibson Patterson

Meyer outlines plan to amalgamate naval staff corps

Secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer spoke at a banquet of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers on his proposal to merge naval staff corps with the line. The event closed the society’s 19th annual meeting. Sir William Henry White received the John Fritz medal for notable engineering achievement.

New York Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers John Fritz Bethlehem Steel Company William Henry White

Turkish Consul Talks At Jewish Synagogue

Effendi Avaran Farhi the Turkish consul to the United States at Boston and a Jew attended Temple Adath Jeshurun with his family and consular staff. He stated Jews receive the same treatment in Turkey and noted four Jewish deputies and one Jewish Senator in the Turkish government. His French address followed a welcome by Nathan Pinanski.

Effendi Avaran Farhi United States Boston Adath Jeshruran Legation Effendi Farhi Turkey Nathan Pinanski

$40 000 Fund Used to Ease Official Corruption Allegations

Chi cago gamblers maintained a $40 000 bankroll to influence public officials, former gambler Harry Brolaski testified to the Civil Service Commission. He described payments from gamblers and resort keepers in the first ward for protection, including money for all night saloons, music venues, craps games, poker rooms, and liquor outlets.

Chicago Harry Brolaski Civil Service Commission Today Brolaski Mont Tennes Tom Ginnis First Ward

Opposition to Proposed Wage Scale for Women and Minors

Employers at the State House hearing opposed a proposed minimum wage for women and minors. The special committee is studying the plan and this was the second public hearing. One speaker cited Beacon Street mill families who began life by saving small weekly wages.

State House Beacon Street

Opposition voices clash over proposed wage minimum

Surprise arose as no speakers supported the proposition while those against it cited large business interests. D A Scott of Union Laundry Worcester warned wage hikes raise laundry prices, arguing some workers may be overprotected while others lose work. Herbert N Davidson Worcester Board of Trade called the measure speculative, unconstitutional, and harmful to both sides.

D. A. Scott Worcester Union Laundry Herbert N. Davidson Worcester Board of Trade

Great Stone Imperils Lives at Court House

A derrick at the old Court House nearly dropped an 11 ton stone from 40 feet yesterday afternoon. Workers detected a fault as the block shifted three feet up and six feet to the right. Quick action lowered the stone, which rested safely on lintels after the iron plate failed.

Old Court House

Patrolman Ahearn Retired From East Boston Police

Patrolman John J. Ahearn of East Boston retires on a pension of 600 dollars a year after 21 years and four months of service. He became incapacitated from useful service in the department.

John J. Ahearn East Boston Ahearn

Note of $50,000 to alleged clairvoyant triggers validity

A note for 50 000 dollars given by Mrs Isabella V Adams widow of Al Adams the Policy King to Mrs Marguerite Gilbert an alleged clairvoyant to procure protection for her children is deemed a valid instrument under New York law though details remain disputed.

New York Isabella V. Adams al’ Adams Marguerite Gilbert

Sunday church services across Boston area churches

A roundup of morning and evening sermons at multiple churches including Warren Avenue Baptist First Baptist Tremont Temple Dudley Street Baptist Clarendon Street Baptist South Baptist Park Street Union Congregational Shawmut Congregational and others with listed pastors service times subjects music and child offerings.

Warren Avenue West Canton Street Herbert Johnson D. D Excise Commissioners Adelphi Quartet Isabel Melville Albert Edmund Brown Bible School First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Clarendon Street Austen Kennedy de Blois Whiting Barnby Buez Gaul Bach Guilmant Tremont Temple Baptist Church Dudley Baptist Church C. A. Fulton W. F. Armstrong India Fulton Homenway Daniel MacKay Ruggles Street Clarendon Street Baptist Church Clarendon and Montgomery Streets Matia Sundelius James A. Francis South Baptist Fourth L_ streets Alexander Blackburn Jesus Christ Boston F. J. Parsons Park Street Bible Endeavor Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue W. Newton Street Allen A. Stockdale Union Church Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont and Brookline Streets E. Ellsworth Shumaker Percy L. Bryning Dover Street Spiritual Science Brotherhood Griffith Shirley Wheeler Newhall Dix Hook Miss T B. Brown Mesérioni E. A. Judkins A. F. Hook First Presbyterian Herkeley Street W. M. Tufts Ripley Penele Presbyterian May Millan Roxbury Street Dudley Street Madame Conant Pony Tufte Street Somerville

Religious Services and Lectures Map Downtown Boston

A dense listing of church services and talks across Boston on Sunday and evening events. Notable speakers include Rev. George W. King at People's Temple M E Church and Dr Reginald J Campbell at Ford Hall, with various churches hosting lectures on theology, social conditions, and philosophy.

Appellate Court Allows Claim Before Mrs Adams Death

The Appellate Division overturns a lower court ruling, allowing collection of a note dated January 28, 1907 before Mrs. Adams’s death. The suit was dismissed previously on the argument the note was not payable until after her death, with Mrs. Adams citing insufficient proof to forestall alleged danger to the Adams family.

Adams Supreme Court Gilbert

Spiritual meetings fill Boston halls with many mediums

A roundup of Boston area spiritualist events lists Mrs Adele Williams and numerous mediums at Tremont and Tremont Street venues. Readings, messages, healing circles, concerts, and lectures fill Sundays with public invitations and free treatments.

Adele ©. Williams Huntington Avenue Sewell Hall Tremont Street M. L. Boynton Boston Ruby Boynton Belle Robertson Jennings M. J. Butler Mabel Reed Witham Mamie Helyett Wolfe Ella Heyden Dr. Bell Mosier Emma Odiorne Addie Duran Betts Belle Curran E. K.steadman Coombs Kenney Arthur Crouch Straut William Graham Laxton Niles Evans Randall Abbott Steadman Nellie .Carleton-Grover Wremont Stret Progressive Spiritual Society of Boston (Inc N. F. Noyes Willis Milligan Miss May Smith Nellie Thomas H. Harwood George Nutter Mabel Leighton Belle Robertson-Jennings Mra. Shirley Hayden Hattie Young Hannah Nutter M. M. Jollimore A. Peabody McKenna May Emmons Z. Kelley Mr. Gale Mrs. Saunders W. W. Brooks George Clark Frank Johnson D. H. Hall James Dalahunty E. A. Blackden Malden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allah Muller Crawford Hamburg Schoenfels M’kinley Gorton Robert & Arthur Ligzie M. Stanley Maud F. Silva Slade Gorton Gore Ar A Azotcean Wilson Line Francisco Hull England Mystic Wharf Drachenfels Barl Carrick Java Leyland Cambrian London Bostonian Manchester Sloterdyk Rotterdam Leyland Line Bohemian Liverpool Grand Junction Docks Red Star Marquette Antwerp Dunlap John D. Marsden Grimsby Shipping News Newsboys Hunter Ooooooooe Ington A. Dy, Ve Meyer Employers of Panama Canal South America White Star Pleasure Cruise Department State ST West Indies New Eastern Steamship Co Foster’s Central Wharf S. Bay State Ransom B. Fuller Portland India Wharf Mwastport Lubee Calais St. John Queenstown Canopic Winifredian Cunard Line S. S. Franconia Fort Hill Uptown Clyde Merchants & Miners Trans. Co Cuba Bermuda Europe Beekman Tourist CO Washington Street Corner Milk Warren Ee Womensa Hoosac Tunnel Apel Warren & CO Agtens Ib Bt al. Tel First Church OF Christ, Scientist Falmouth Norway St. Paul Streets Bpiscorpal Church OF the Advent Mt. Vernon Brimmer Streets Lliam Harman van Allen J. D Martins Cesar J. H. van Buren Puerto Rico Methodist Episcopal People's Temple M. E Berkeley Street George W. King Epworth League First Methodist Episcopal Hurch Temple Street Ernest Lyman Mills Bible Students ' Ass Steinert Hall Boylston A. W. Gleason Ford Hall State House Park Reginald J. Campbell City Temple D. Marks Babcock George Mendall Taylor Mozart Hiller Morgan Memorial Shawmat Ave Corning It B. J. Helms Noah Katherine Lente Steevenson Massachusetts W. C. T. Union United Temperance Workers Old Franklin Washington First New Thought Society of Boston Richards Hall Huntington Chambers B. G. Norris Carol J. Swan Catherine Forristall THE NEW Thought Church (Inc Huntington Chambers Hall Julia Seton Sears Christ Medico Metaphysical Centre Hall 230 H. EF. Bodwell G. W. Smallwood M. D C. F. Hartz Paine Hall Appleton Street J. P. Bland B. D Jason and Hyslop Christadelphians Franklin Union Common Sense Forum Gundersen Woodruff College of Music Catharine Howard Thompson Warren Street Roxbury Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Berkeley Hall Lyman H. Johnson John Whitehead Church of the New Jerusalem St. James Streets JHE NEW Thought Forum Association Hall B. Havlines Spiritualists’ Meetings Annie Banks Scott Dwight Hall Tremont Treet Oriole Mabel Witham Mamie Helyett Wolf Mabel Page Izetta B. Sears Hill Akerman Johnson F. M. Donovan Massachusetts Avenue Back Bay Harmony Hall Corner Kneeland N. P. Smith A. Webster Annie Hanson Kibble Sarah M. Thompson Fitzallen Sophie Kampe American Psychical Research Society, Inc Robertshaw Harvey Redding Progressive Lyceum NO. 1 First Spiritual Temple Exeter Street Ann Lee W. H. Cudworth J. A. Marchand Worcester Street Church OF Higher Spiritualism Fleming Hall Pear Street D. J. Prevon Franks Jane Avery Universal Religion Rev. J Grumbine Faelon Hall Mary Baker Eddy Edward Lee Odd Fellows Vremont Street Lee's Hall Washington Hall Cambridge R. G. Treadwell P. Wyman Janey Avery Marriner Dale Street E. A. Roy Pembroke Street E. A. Palmer Alexander St
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