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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1909

Page

12

Gallivan declines candidacy for mayor in Boston race

Street Commissioner James A Gallivan announces he will not run for mayor. In a letter to Edward P Barry he cites lack of price and a wish not to be an exhibition candidate. The Citizens' Municipal League slate for mayor includes Kenney O Riorden Hale Kenny O'Hare Ballantyne Coulthurst Sullivan Young McCabe Attridge.

Citizens’ Municipal League William S. Kenney East Boston Jeremiah P. O’riorden Charlestown James A. Gallivan Edward P. Barry South Boston Gallivan

Boston Mayoral Bid Leaves South Boston Candidacy Undecked

A letter read at a South Boston Citizens meeting explains why the speaker declines the mayoral race. He cites lacking wealth or backing and rejects a mere show candidacy while praising the South Boston support and noting possible endorsements from Dr. William A. Devine, John B. Martin, or ex-Mayor Fitzgerald.

Boston South Boston William A. Devine John B. Martin Fitzgerald South

NobleMiles Wedding Planned in Washington D C

Washington D C November 21 The marriage of Miss Davide Yulee Noble daughter of William Belden Noble to Lieutenant Sherman Miles son of General Nelson A Miles will take place in St Johns Church with bridesmaids Eve lyn Chew Frythena Reed Joanna Schroeder Mary Scott and Elizabeth Parker and best man Colgate Hoyt. Afterward Mrs Noble will host a reception at her home.

Davide Yulee Noble Sherman Miles Washington,d. C William Belden Noble Nelson A. Miles St. John’s Church Evelyn Chew Frythena Reed Joanna Schroeder Mary Scott Elizabeth Parker Colgate Hoyt Percy Weeks Sherman Hoyt New York William Emory, Jr Chauncey Hackett Huntley and Matthews Mrs. Noble

Lords expected to vote on Lansdowne budget rejection

About 450 Lords, many new faces, are likely to attend the Thursday vote on Lord Lansdowne's motion to reject the budget. Analysts predict a Liberal return in January with a small majority, while Lloyds bets favor the Liberals 8 to 1. Conservative gains hailed as protection victories amid stock market uncertainty.

London House of Lords Lord Lansdowne Lloyd’s Stock Exchange

City slate faces split as Goodwin opposition grows

Ex mayor Matthews resists adding Councilman Frank Goodwin to the Citizens' Municipal League slate amid committee rifts. Alderman Hale potential slot draws praise. Jeremiah P. O Riorden backed by Murphy. Final committee meeting today with full report tomorrow at Wesleyan Hall. Republicans push separate slate. Democrats plan anti Fitzgerald talks this week over mayoralty outlook.

Nathan Matthews Frank Goodwin East Boston Citizens’ Municipal League Goodwin Matthews Matthew Hale Hale Citizens’ Committee Jeremiah P. O’riorden Charlestown John R. Murphy Wesleyan Hall Republican City Committee Council Citizens anti-Fitzgerald Donovan Democratic City Committee

Museum fund reaches 135635 dollars in Boston gifts

Gardiner M. Lane of the Museum of Fine Arts received a Boston Chamber of Commerce letter praising open doors for a reception and private view. Subscriptions to the new maintenance fund totaled 135635 dollars by Friday noon November 19, with donors including R. D. Evans 125000, Mrs. Charles P. Curtis 1000, and Henry S. Grew 5000.

Gardiner M. Lane Museum of Fine Arts James A. McKibben Boston Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce American House Boston Museum of Fine Arts R. D. Evans Charles P. Curtis F. C. Lowell John Tetlow Charles N. Pierson Fannie Brooks Edgar Pierce Charles D. MacGuinis Francis E. Peabody Frederick C. Shattuck Arthur Read Edward L. Parker Henry

Chinese conclude burial ceremonies at Forbidden City

The interment ceremonies for the late Dowager Empress of China ended this morning as the sacrificial tablet was returned from the tombs and placed in the dynastic temple within the Forbidden City in Peking.

Peking China

Castro plots blamed as Gomez fears Castro plots

In Caracas Venezuela on November 21 former president Castro now exiled in Santander Spain is accused by Venezuelan officials of seeking to foment a revolution against the Gomez regime. Widespread arrests of Castro supporters fuel unrest and fear that he will renew efforts to overturn the government.

Caracas Venezuela Castro Santander Spain Gomez

Rockefeller Comments on Standard Oil Dissolution Action

John D. Rockefeller said he could not comment on the US Circuit Court's decision against the Standard Oil Company. He stated he was no longer actively connected with management and avoided discussion of the matter. His wife’s illness is improving, he added.

Cleveland United States Standard Oil Company John D. Rockefeller

M Gaffigan and Doherty Tie the Knot at St Cecelia’s Church

Patrick McGaffigan and Annie Doherty were married last evening in St. Cecelia's rectory by Rev. Father Ryan. The couple will reside at 63 Vale Street Roxbury.

Patrick McGaffigan Annie Doherty St. Cecelia’s Church Father Ryan Vale Street Roxbury

Puritanism Urged to Guide Modern Life by Rev Van Ness

The Rev Thomas Van Ness of Second Church in Copley Square spoke on The Drama of Puritanism at the church 260th anniversary services urging an infusion of Puritan values into modern life. He cited past leaders and questioned whether the nation has grown in righteousness honesty and purity asking if churches as well as art galleries need renewed Puritan influence.

Thomas van Ness Copley Square Ile Commonwealth United States

Sneak Thieves Rob John Weideman’s Cambr idge Home

Burglars entered the residence of John Weideman at 142 Pine Street Cambridge yesterday and stole jewelry and clothing valued at 300 dollars.

John Weideman Pine Street Cambridge

Lost Navajo blanket at Harvard Yale game

Harvard student Clark F Freeman reported the loss of a Navajo blanket valued at 200 dollars at the Harvard Yale football game. The blanket slipped from a seat during a play while friends pursued others who had taken opera glasses. a thief with the blanket escaped. A separate report from W B Parnell said 60 dollars vanished from his automobile between Harvard Bridge and Harvard Square.

Clark F. Freeman Harvard John R. Freeman Panama Canal Cambridge Young Freeman Hampton Hall West Freeman W. B. Parnell Columbus Avenue Boston Harvard Bridge Harvard Square

All Escaped as St Croix Burned Off Santa Monica

The passenger steamer St Croix of the North Pacific Line burned to the water’s edge three miles off Point Duma and 18 miles north of Santa Monica. Eight passengers and 36 crew were saved after rapid lifeboat and raft deployment with no loss of life. Passengers, mostly women, camped in Zuni Canyon nearby.

Los Angeles St. Croix North Pacific Steamship Company Point Duma Santa Monica Zuni Canyon

Delta Kappa Epsilon Plans Big Peary Dinner

In New York on November 21 the fraternity announces a large college dinner to honor Brother Peary, scheduled for Saturday night December 18.

New York Peary Delta Kappa Epsilon

William S. Cotton Dies at 52 in Augusta

Augusta Missouri November 21 1924 William S Cotton private secretary to Governor Bert M Fernald died here today at age 52 Cotton served in the governor's office and was active in state affairs at the time of his death.

Augusta William S. Cotton Bert M. Fernald

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