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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
7
Ottawa reports that Canada plans to build cruisers and destroyers domestically if feasible. The government aims to establish a Canadian shipbuilding industry and intends to place orders for a substantial fleet, signaling a move to bolster national defense.
Negotiations between the Canadian government and several shipbuilding firms aim to establish modern yards in Canada. Officials say cruisers and destroyers could be built to British Admiralty standards domestically, with initial costs higher but long term national benefit justified.
Chicago police say they know the identity of the man who hacked a 5000 dollar automobile, hid pieces on Mrs. Christine Jostedt’s Lamotte Indiana farm, and hauled tires ten miles to the Kankakee river. S. R. Smalley claims the dismantler was wealthy and paid 4750 for the job, but would not detail further.
The Lazio of Generale Navigazione arrived at Clyde Street pier after a gale delayed her from New York. About 1200 passengers awaited at Cunard docks, causing crowds of men women and children to crowd the area for hours before the vessel finally appeared. Officials breathed relief as crowds settled after the long vigil.
Newport R I November 25 After towing the rudderless barge Kimbertoff Philadelphia for Boston into port today the tug Patience again headed out to sea to search for two other barges Conewago for Providence and BH W Stetson for Boston both coal laden and carrying crews of five and four men Captain Willen of the Patience warned the barges likely did not survive the storm and the search continued in heavy northeast gale and rain with hopes fading.
Mrs Evelyn Thaw accompanied by her brother Howard Nesbit visited Harry K Thaw at the hospital for the criminal insane in Matteawan New York. It was her first visit since November 24 last year and prompted a brief family meeting with Thaw and his mother Mary Copley Thaw.
A requiem service for deceased parish members was held yesterday morning at St Patrick's Church on Dudley Street in Roxbury. The observance marked the parish's anniversary with a solemn Mass and prayers for the deceased.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia and related ailments caused by impure blood. It recounts Mr John H Moss of Methuen Massachusetts noting improved appetite sleep and complexion after use. The copy promotes the pills for various conditions and offers a mail order option with current prices.
English critic questions authenticity of a Van Dyck painting of Charles II and Henrietta and their children. Boston officials insist it may be a studio replica supervised by Sir Anthony Van Dyck, with some authorities deeming it genuine. The work, once owned by Robert Evans, has a disputed Provenance from Piedmont to Casale and the Boston Museum.
A Thanksgiving Eve fire gutted the large home of Winslow G. Pierce at 43 Kilby Street Boston near Hunnewell avenue and Copley Street The origin is unknown but a passerby gave alarm The blaze threatened nearby homes in a fashionable residential district and caused over 10000 dollars in loss of house and contents
A short circuit set fire to car No. 71 of the Boston and Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company on Columbus Avenue opposite Holyoke street last night. An alarm from Box 81 at 10 16 p m brought responders. passengers quickly exited and the blaze was extinguished with minor damage.
At 2 a.m. Box 112 near Dorchester Avenue South Boston New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad loss $25. At 4:30 a.m. Box 68 620 Harrison Avenue J McLoughlin and others loss $500. At 10:16 p.m. Box 81 Boston and Worcester Consolidated Railway electric car near Columbus Avenue opposite Holyoke Street slight damage reported.
Brookline Lyceum Hall hosted a meeting and dance by Hibernian Total Abstinence Society No 3 of Brookline. Boston journalist Thomas Phelan spoke on Total Abstinence and the Character of Men and the Nation.
A Chicago society girl sails to Labrador for a honeymoon and pledges lifelong service to uplift the natives as the bride of renowned Dr Grenfell. The union blends high society renown with medical charity in a remote Atlantic outpost.
The steamship, warped into her berth at 7 30 last evening, caused chaos among hundreds of steerage passengers as boarding and baggage checks dragged on. Sailings were moved to 10 30 this morning after a long delay while a pilot was sought. Captain Messina of the Lazio said it was one of the worst storms in years.
An ad touts Rexall Orderlies as a cure for chronic constipation, claiming they tone the bowels without purging and can be taken any time. It emphasizes safety, pleasant taste, and suitability for all ages with two package sizes and a money back if ineffective offer.
Tillian Russell was the hostess for a jolly Thanksgiving dinner at the Lenox last evening. She carved the turkey near midnight after theatre performances at Hollis Street Theatre. Guests included Elsie Janis and her mother Miss Steele Ellen Mortimer Frederick Truesdell Gilbert Douglas Richie Ling Joseph Tuohy Julius McVicker Al George and Frederic Hinton. Elsie Janis and her mother were entertained by New York friends who hosted a special breakfast before The Fair Co Ed matinee at the Colonial.
An advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative as a cure for consumption and related ailments. A Rochester testimonial claims a patient recovered from tubercular peritonitis after taking the product, with a weight gain from 72 to 125 pounds. The text urges readers to ask for the booklet and mentions Riker-Jaynes stores carrying the medicine.
Friday and Saturday sale offers odd suits skirts and dresses reduced from up to 25 dollars to 7.50, 3.95 and 7.50. Includes girls waists scrims linens quilts towels and bedding with many items marked down to under five dollars.
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