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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

11

Gen Booths Representative to Conduct Boston Meetings

Commissioner T Henry Howard visits Boston to hold three meetings at People's Palace. English by birth in Staffordshire, he is third in command of the Salvation Army and adviser to General Booth. His career spans builder to officer, with leadership roles in London Province, Training Home, Australia tours, and international headquarters.

T. Henry Howard Boston People’s Palace Staffordshire Booth Mr. Howard Salvation Army Christian Mission Australia Howard International Headquarters London Province Great Britain International Training Homes

How Shall Boston Use Parkman Fund

A Boston Post reader proposes using Parkman Fund money to asphalt the streets surrounding public schools to reduce noise and interruptions from passing teams. The writer argues improved streets would benefit students and teachers, especially in busy districts like Beacon Hill, and urges action this winter.

Parkman Fund Boston Post Boston Beacon Hill

Parkman Fund Editor Proposes Lights at Randolph Street Playground

A Boston correspondent suggests installing one or two electric lights at the Randolph street playground in Ward 9 to improve it. He notes skating in winter draws working people who lack daytime access, urging action this season.

Parkman Fund Boston Post Randolph Street Ward 9 JI. W. A Boston

Full Time For Park Men Urged By South Boston Resident

Sir I think the best way to use that money would be to place the men of the park department on full time. I know of several employees whose families are almost in starvation. I think it would be a better idea to use some of the fund in this way relieving pressing conditions than to spend the money doing foolish things Ss F M'Carth y. South Boston Oct 6.

Parkman Fund Boston Post Park Department Ss. F. M

Large Fishermen Fleet Brings 691,600 Pounds of Fresh Fish to Wharf

A 38-boat fleet arrived at the wharf with 691,600 pounds of mixed catch. Haddock and cod led with 237,500 and 171,100 pounds respectively, hake 211,000, and pollock 72,000. Seven late vessels include Minerva, Teresa and Alice, Mat takeesett, Mary H. Silveira, Mattie D. Brundage, Fish Hawk, Blanche F. Irving. Prices ranged from 3 to 6 cents per pound for cod and hake, with had dock near 4 cents. A vessel fire on the Ocean line steamer Nacoochee at Savannah prompted repairs. The United Fruit Company moves Admiral Dewey and Admiral Sampson from Boston service temporarily to New York Jamaica runs starting Oct 14. The Newton Hall arrived Norfolk nearly empty bunkers after South American voyage. The Josie and Phoebe schooner expected from Essex. The Hohenfels from Calcutta-Colombo carries 8000 tons cargo valued over $1,000,000 including jute, gunnies, saltpetre and Indies goods. Barber line inaugurates fortnightly River Plate and Brazilian service to Boston and New York with Saint Quentin laden with 3500 crates.

T Wharf Minerva Teresa Alice Mattakeesett Mary H. Silveira Matt Ocean Line Nacoochee Savannah United Fruit Company Admiral Dewey Admiral Sampson Boston New York Jamaica Newton Hall Norfolk Haddock Cod Hake Pollock Verranova Rose Cabral Sy Slade Gorton Elizabeth Silsbee Margaret Dillon Mabel E. Bryson Oliver F. Killam Fannie E. Prescott Wm. H. Morse Ee Matiana Aig Eilen Josie Phoebe A. —. Story & Co Essex Mass Hohenfels Calcutta Colombo Indies Barber Line Saint Quentin Liverpool River Plate South America Perry B. B. Domingos Philip P. Manta F. Carroll W. M. Goodspeed

MINIATURE ALMANAC PAGE NOTES OCTOBER DATA

OCTOBER MINIATURE ALMANAC LISTS SUN RISES 5:49 MOON SETS 3:56. DAY LENGTH 11 25. ARRIVED AND CLEARED SHIPS INCLUDE ST QUENTIN HOHENFELS JAMES WHITNEY JONA MERCHANTS TUGS AND BARGES. SEVERAL VESSELS SAILED FROM BOSTON AREA, WITH PORTS INCLUDING BALTIMORE PROVIDENCE LYNN AND STOCKTON SPRINGS.

St. Quentin Buenos Ayres Montevideo Pernambuco Para Mdise Hohenfels Probst Calcutta Colombo Kershaw Bond Baltimore Norfolk Juniata James Grecian Briggs Philadelphia Whitney Owell New York Massachusetts Barrett Harvard Crowell Ransom B Fuller Blair Bath Dingley Linscott Portland City of Lynn Jona Hartling Liscomb N. J Manchester and Hudson Cole Kingston Bessie C. Beach MecKeague Donna TT Gurney Woodbridge Creek

Siegel Booth Popular Exhibit at Mechanics Building Fair

At the Mechanics’ Building Henry Siegel pavilion stands prominent with yellow decor and red blossoms. It features Hazel pure foods Hesco coffee and candy Linday gas lights and a full line of kitchenware hardware and gas mantles priced 10 to 35 cents. The Siegel Co exclusive New England agency showcases a standout display of Hesco products and other modern canned goods.

Mechanics’ Building Henry Siegel Siegel Hazel Pure Hesco Lindsay Siegel Company New England

Confessed Boy Drowns 7 Year Old in Harbor

Eight year old Nelson King, already with a horse stealing record, confessed at New Bedford police that he pushed seven year old Ernest Souza from a rock into the harbor. Souza's body was found floating this morning as his parents searched the city for him. King, arrested for the death, stated he wanted to see if Souza could swim and added that the boy disappeared after hitting the water.

New Bedford Nelson King Ernest Souza Souza King

Keith Pleaded in Vain for House Nomination

At a Republican representative convention in Great Barrington 19 delegates attended. Charles Astor Bristed and H. F. Keith were present as supporters or observers. Keith, 82, said he had sought rail access to his town for years and would have to sell his farm and leave the Berkshires if denied the nomination for Legislator. He wept as he pleaded but no one presented his name. J. B. Clarey was named.

Great Barrington Charles Astor Bristed Lenox H. F. Keith Mt. Washington Keith Berkshires J. B. Clarey

Smelt fishing service advertises daily launches

An advertisement offers fast licensed launches to the smelting grounds from Driscoll's Landing at the foot of Starest with possible harbor landings. The note promises the best day's sailing. Signed H. Vi8s and O. FITZPATRICK CO. at

Driscoll’s Landing Fitzpatrick OO

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