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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1906

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Threats of assassination reach Pope amid Rome unrest

Personal letters threaten assassination of the Pope in the apostolic palace as anarchists vow to destroy religious and military institutions. The bomb explosion at St Peter's yesterday sparks a Vatican alarm and police hunt for the arsonist, with connections to a November 14 cafe blast.

Rome Apostolic Palace St. Peter’s Holy Father Cafe Aragno Osservatore Romano Vatican Organ St. Peter's

Aldermen Favor Municipal Lighting in Boston

The Boston Board of Aldermen voted to adopt the minority report on municipal lighting, delaying submission to voters. Aldermen Linehan led the minority with Kneeland supporting municipal ownership while Bangs defended the status quo and criticized corporate influence. The session approved the minority report 7 to 4, with debate touching on Cor poration Counsel Babson and ex Mayor Quincy.

Board of Aldermen Committee On Municipal Lighting Bangs Linehan Kneeland Boston Josiah Quincy Quincy South Babson Baldwin Cauley Curley Hennessey Ixneeland Whelton Battis Bell Berwin Draper Bromberg Francis J. Horgan Fitzgerald Horgan Lomasney O’meara Committee On Henry Sullivan William Doogue Alderman Kneeland Fallon Stony Brook Bangs and Cauley

Widow of Frank R. Stockton Dies in Washington

Mrs. Marion E. Stockton born 1841 Georgetown Ss. c. daughter of South Carolina family died at her Washington home aged about 80. She and her husband long lived in Philadelphia and she authored much of The Home, one of Mr. Stockton’s later works.

Washington Frank R. Stockton

Miss Cayvan Passes Away In New York Sanitarium

Miss Georgia Cayvan, once a popular Boston and New York actress, died today in a Flushing Long Island sanitarium after seven years as a patient. Born in Bath Maine in 1858 she was about 48 and formerly with the Myceum Theatre stock company under Daniel Frohman.

New York Georgia Cayvan Boston Flushing L. I Miss Cayvan Old Myceum Theatre Daniel Frohman Bath

Hope for Colored Troops Affects Brownsville Discharge

Washington reports the suspension of the order to dishonorably discharge three negro companies of the Twenty-fifth Infantry over the Brownsville shooting. Massachusetts led protests to the President, and Taft's return to Washington is awaited. The War Department has received many protests and may call officers to explain movements at Brownsville.

Washington Twenty-fifth Infantry Brownsville Tex Massachusetts Bay State Taft Roosevelt War Department

Governess Throws Baby Overboard Aboard New Amsterdam

On the New York arrival of the Holland America Line steamer New Amsterdam a Swiss governess Rosa Maegle in a fit of temporary insanity grabbed a baby from a crowd on deck and threw it into the sea. Passengers and the ship’s officers restrained others from attacking her and the infant’s body was not recovered. The baby’s mother Mrs Gurowski traveling from Russia to join her husband in Fargo South Dakota was distraught and cared for by the ship’s surgeon. Maegle, a Berne native, will be sent back to Holland.

New York New Amsterdam Holland-American Line Amsterdam Boulogne Rosa Maegle Maegle Berne Switzerland Holland

Auto Kills Tom Cooper In Central Park Collision

New York November 19 Tom Cooper a famed cyclist and automobilist was killed instantly when his car struck a stationary vehicle on the Central Park drive near Seventy seventh Street. Miss Virginia Vernon and Miss Helen Hall were injured and taken to Roosevelt Hospital while the other car occupants were taken to the Arsenal police station.

New York Tom’” Cooper Central Park Seventy- Seventh Street Virginia Vernon Jersey City Helen Hall Cooper Roosevelt Hospital Arsenal

Roosevelt passes Point Amour in dull weather

A telegram dated November 16 from Point Amour Quebec reports the Arctic steamer Roosevelt, commanded by Commander Peary, passing the headland off Labrador. The message notes dull weather and a strong east wind as the vessel sails through the straits.

New York Associated Press Point Amour Quebec Peary Roosevelt Forteau Bay Labrador Straits of Belle Isle

England Scandal Involving American Millionaire and Countess

London society reels from a disclosure linking the wife of a noble peer, the Earl of Westmoreland, with a wealthy American resident. The Marlborough divorce looms but is eclipsed by these revelations that threaten notable names.

England London Earl of Westmoreland

Rumors Link Millionaire to £ Jewel Gift in Aristocratic Triangle

A unnamed American millionaire, among the world’s richest, is at the center of sensational gossip involving the Earl and Countess of Rosslyn. A gift of jewels reportedly worth $1,250,000 to the countess sparked estrangement, while the family’s complex marriages and public affairs unfold across England and New York. The earls circle includes Lady Angela Forbes and the Duchess of Sutherland, with multiple scandalous ties.

England America Earl of Rosslyn New York Angela Forbes St. Clair Erskine Angela Lord Rosslyn Anna Robinson

Sanford Ginger: The Cheapest Health Investment

The advertisement promotes Sanford Ginger as essential health care. It claims no traveler or household should be without it, presenting the product as a basic, affordable remedy.

Sanford

Three Great Railroads in One Vast Combine Under Hill

Omaha Neb Nov 19 The Bee reports that within a week the Northern Pacific equity in the Burlington will pass to the Great Northern and within 15 days the Burlington and Great Northern will merge under James J Hill. The three roads will be a single system once the Billings to Great Falls short link is completed.

Omaha Neb The Bee Today Northern Pacific Burlington Great Northern James J. Hill Hill Roads Billings Great Falls Mont

Ryan resigns from numerous railroad and industrial boards

Thomas F. Ryan announces he has stepped down from the directorates of a large number of railroad and other corporations due to mounting duties. He says the move will benefit the fiduciary institutions and stockholders involved. August Belmont supports his decision and notes continued mutual cooperation.

New York Thomas F. Ryan Ryan August Belmont

Carnegie to Donate One Million for International Peace Propaganda

Congressman Richard Bartholdt traveled to New York at Andrew Carnegie’s invitation after Carnegie pledged one million dollars to Bartholdt to promote international peace. The fund will use the income, about forty to fifty thousand dollars yearly, to influence public opinion toward arbitration as a tool to settle disputes globally, prioritizing nations with frequent wars.

ST. Louis Richard Bartholdt New York Andrew Carnegie Bartholdi

Boston Weather Outlook Turns Colder With Cloudy Skies

Generally cloudy and colder conditions forecast for Boston and vicinity on Tuesday with continued cloudiness on Wednesday. New England will see fair skies and colder temperatures, with fresh west winds in the east portion.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Armed gang robs Lincoln estate. two captured

Three masked armed robbers raid Willow Farm in Lincoln County stealing jewelry and a horse and wagon. Patrolman McCarthy confronts two guns as Harry Ellis surrenders. two other assailants flee toward Beaver Brook Swamp. Authorities pursuit continues for the still-at-large trio.

Worcester Alfred A. Brigham Douglas C. Cook Willow Farm Winslow Lincoln Lincoln Estate E. J. McCarthy Harry Ellis Brockton Ellis Beaver Brook Swamp Thomas P. Carey Gustaf Fyrberg Fyrberg Lincoln House

Brave Parents Save Children in Wellington Avenue Fire

Everett reports a rapid blaze at 73 Wellington Avenue leveled a two family tenement. Michael Fitzgerald and Daniel Manning with their wives and children escaped as others fled. Patrolman Jean and neighbors aided, while Kaulbachs escaped as smoke and flames spread. Loss exceeds 1500 with building value about 4500. Fire began from an overheated stove.

Everett Wellington Avenue Michael Fitzgerald Daniel Manning John Kaulbach

Longworths To Arrive Today For Brief Visit

Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth will arrive in Chestnut Hill Brookline today and stay one day. Mrs Longworth will visit her ill grandmother Mrs George Lee and be hosted by her aunt Mrs George Mumford. They plan to leave Wednesday morning and attend the Harvard Yale game in New Haven with Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Nicholas Longworth Chestnut Hill Brookline George Lee Longworth George Mumford New Haven Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

A. A. U. Boxing Tourney Awarded to Boston in 1907

Sullivan elected president. Boston to trade Collins and Ferris to New York for Conroy and Williams in a rumored deal. Foster Starr and Macdonald back on Harvard squad. Kelley posts a 93 5s record. 106 yards approved by the A. A. U. President praises his son’s football gameness.

Boston Sullivan Collins Ferris New York Conroy Williams Foster Starr Macdonald Harvard Kelley Son

Father John's Medicine Cures Cold and Lung Troubles

A historical note praises Father John's Medicine for curing the common cold and all throat and lung ailments. The claim emphasizes its broad healing reputation and domestic use.

John

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Kneeland Charges Corporation Kneeland’s Order F. R. Stockton Necco Weets Bostor Jeno Neste Necco Sweets England Confectionery CO Auto Tom Cooper Hollis Chambers Tremont Street Oxford Sibyl, Countess OF Westmoreland Countess of Westmoreland Duchess of Sutherland Carnegie Longworths
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