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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
7
Rome Nov 29 Doctors say Pope Pius X remains strong and alert beyond five years in Rome, with earlier cold and throat issues nearly resolved. The pontiff adapts well to his duties, and physicians note health has improved since his May illness, suggesting a longer life ahead.
A reader asks if a refined train acquaintance can be met through a mutual friend without implying malice. The adviser suggests tactful planning and notes that an admirer would likely arrange the introduction if interested.
A teen writes about a quarrel with a beloved boy who now pursues another girl. The columnist urges acceptance of the other relationship, suggests the rival could nudge him back, and counsels cheerfulness and patience, noting teens often fall in and out of love before maturity.
David Freiberg of Woodstock New Hampshire shot himself in a stateroom on the Sound liner Providence after docking. He died in a New York hospital today. his home is listed as Newark New Jersey.
Rear Admiral William S. Cowles announces plans for worldwide wireless communication, with a high powered long distance station to be built in Washington as the cornerstone. He predicts eventual fleet-wide command from the White House, directing ships across the seven seas.
A page of preserved recipe notices from various contributors includes cranberry and raisin tart, lemon sponge cake, grape jelly with figs and raisins, lobster with onion and butter, and a cheese toasted bread dish. Each entry lists the contributor name and address in Taunton Fitchburg Dorchester Winchendon Hyde Park.
Emile H Rohmer born 1869 in Alsace Lorraine learned cooking in Bel fort France and worked in France Switzerland Germany including Potsdam imperial kitchen. He served as chef at Union Club Puritan Club Knickerbocker Maryland Club and Exchange Club later with Boston stint at Union Club. He shares Baked Oysters a la Dumas recipe with butter chives lemon juice and bread crumbs cooked eight minutes.
The body of Sergeant Alonzo P. Allen a Civil War veteran and long time regular army member was found today in Portland harbor, Portand Maine.
In a school drama, Beth Connors realizes Ned Randall may win the gold medal after solving Problem 403. Ned and Beth grow closer as he defends effort over genius, culminating in Ned asking Beth for the first dance while she holds the balance of power.
The home of Mrs. Lydia A. Kent at 112 Prospect street was entered Saturday night by burglars who stole 150 in cash. Mrs. Kent was at her son W. S. Kent’s wedding in Newton. Entry was through a cellar window and the money hidden in a ripped mattress was taken.
A large Boston audience heard the Lekeu Club in a first chamber concert at Potter Hall. George Copeland and Frederick Mahn led a mixed program of Lekeu Debussy and Strube works with Dvorak quintet. Critics praised Copeland’s Debussy but faulted technical roughness and uneven ensemble from the string players. The next concert is set for December 2.
A Boston column lists Advent services and talks across churches. Speakers include S L Beiler from Boston University George Hodges of Cambridge and Harry P Nichols of Holy Trinity New York W W Fenn of Harvard preached at All Souls Roxbury and Walter Rauschenbuch spoke in Ford Hall. A joint Boston meeting is planned at Tremont Temple and a State Banquet at Union Congregational Church.
William E. Conroy of Weston is chosen president. He belongs to the Fulton Debating Society and studied a year at Holy Cross where his debater talents were praised. Other officers are Leo P. Supple of Holliston vice president John E. Doherty of Milford treasurer and Louis E. Kellihier of Cambridge secretary.
A Boston reader thanks the Post for its aggressive stance defending public library service. He recalls raising the issue in October and now expects swift restoration of proper library conditions due to the paper’s energy and concern for patrons.
More than 30 religious bodies representing 18 million souls will send about 400 delegates to Philadelphia for The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ America meeting. The convention runs December 2 to December 8, the first formal unification of United States Protestant churches in a single national body.
Ellery Clark abandons independent run for the Board of Aldermen. Debates over chairmanship of the Republican city committee include Ed ward Graves and Guy Ham potential bids. Ward numbers 19 21 22 238 24 and 25 hold pivotal power as Donavan and Fitzgerald factions press claims. Alderman John E. Baldwin remains the sole independent incumbent on the Democratic side. Mayor Hibbard sidetracked by a cold after a Thanksgiving game. Public scrutiny rises as a full inquiry into Street Commissioners duties proceeds, with Finance Commission talks ongoing. Independent nominating papers deadline is today at 5 p m.
Samuel J. Edmondson of 2 Loughrey Street Cambridge died at 57 after falling on his doorsteps and sustaining a fatal head blow. Medical Examiner Swan ruled the death accidental. He leaves a widow and six children.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on November 29 Paul A McDonald a newspaper solicitor was assigned to room 23 at a hotel. Moments later heavy breathing drew staff to the room where McDonald was found unconscious and had swallowed thirty grains of morphine. He died early today.
Berlin reports the German army is seriously pursuing aerial artillery with experiments dropping blank shells from captive balloons at varying heights and even aiming at targets with fair accuracy.
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