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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1911

Page

16

Mammoth parade plans mark city celebration in Boston

The schedule outlines forty thousand marchers including military units, Italian and Catholic societies, Knights of Columbus and Chinese Catholics with multiple divisions and 5 floats. Review stands line Tremont and Park squares as dignitaries attend and street access to theaters is arranged.

State House Archbishop O'Connell Tremont Street West’ Street Fitzgerald Mason Street Park Square John H. Print George H. Nee Ninth Infantry M. N G Navy Yard United Ship of War Rene Catholic Total Apstince Regiment Ancient Order of Hibernians Greater Bostom Boston College Boston College High School Knights of Columbus Order Boston London Tremont Theatre Avery Street Park Theatre Keith’s Boston Theatre Washington Street Head Place Boylston Street Majestic Theatre Shubert Theatre Hollis Street Tamworth Street Lagrange Street Colonial Theatre van Rensselaer Place Foss Fol Rc Ees Gadier Wurner W. P Staf William H. Perry Arthur Blase Curtis JD. Noyes Thomas L. Walsa Robert ©. Green

States Observe Columbus Day In 29 States

Twenty nine states have made October 12 a legal holiday named Columbus Day including Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Vermont West Virginia Texas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Montana New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Washington and Nebraska.

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Vermont West Virginia Texas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Montana New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Washington Nebraska

Navy Yard Observes Columbus Day with Personnel Leave

Secretary Meyer directs Navy Yard officials to grant leave today in honor of the Columbus anniversary. The action follows a request from Congressman Peters and aims to mark the occasion by easing duty wherever possible.

Meyer Navy Navy Yard Columbus Peters

Death of famed vaudeville artist Crowley noted

John F. Crowley, a prominent vaudeville performer in the Keith circuit, died yesterday from a paralytic shock. He toured with John Killeen, closed the circuit recently, and earlier partnered with John Foley. Crowley introduced the wooden shoe back and wing dance on Boston stages and belonged to the Fall River Lodge of Elks.

John F. Crowley Mr. Crowley Keith John Killeen John Foley Boston Fall River Lodge of Elks

Cadum Brings Relief for Skin Ailments Says Claim

The new compound Cadum is praised as a blessing to thousands suffering from stubborn skin diseases. It is claimed to soothe diseased skin and inflammation and to act quickly on eczema and psoriasis with immediate relief.

Motor Boat Parade Lights Up Boston Columbus Day

The motor boat parade on the Charles River basin tonight features nearly two miles of decorated boats in the largest basin event to date. Mayor Fitzgerald leads, with numerous city and regional officials attending, while judges award prizes across many boat classes and observers expect over 60 000 spectators.

Charles River Basin Boston John F. Fitzgerald St. Alphonsus Band The Charles Barry Cambridge Woods Somerville Fall of Malden Walker Waltham Yeaton Lynn United States Asa P. French John J. Sullivan P. F. O’keefe W. T. A. Fitzgerald St. Alphonsus Boat Club Cottage Farm Bridge Harvard and West Boston Bridge Boston Shore Boston Harbor Hollis Burgess Arthur P. Homer Maurice R. Smith Tenean Beach Henry Gray Boston Esplanade Fitzgerald

Taft Seeks Suffrage Support During Oregon Swing

President Taft traveled from Tacoma to Portland crossing the Columbia River and gained a luncheon with Governor Hay in Olympia. He spoke on tariff vetoes woman suffrage and peace while campaigning through Washington and Oregon with stops at Sopenah Castle Rock Woodland and Kalama. A dove freeing ceremony greeted him at Kalama as crowds listened.

Portland Ore Taft Columbia River Oregon Tacoma Olympia Hay Washington Sopenah Wastt Warburton Flo Castle Rock Woodland Kalama

Foss Visits Worcester During Fitchburg Stop

Governor Foss made a brief, private visit to Worcester on his way to Boston. He met with Worcester county Democrats at a local hotel for a short conference and did not make a public appearance. Earlier he spoke at the Belchertown fair and addressed the Fitchburg Driving Club with John F. MacDonald.

Worcester Foss Fitchburg Belchertown Boston Worcester County John F. MacDonald Democratic State Committee

Suffragettes Victorious After City Hall Rally Clash

Suffragettes, heckled by militant suffragists all week, surrendered peacefully tonight after inviting women to sit on the platform at City Hall during the Frothingham rally. The ladies declined the invitation. Police ordered the women away from City Hall and they spoke at the assigned corner of Main and King streets despite the crowd.

City Hall Frothingham Main King Streets

Suffragettes Question Foley as Frothingham Rally Breaks Up

Secretary of State Langtry denied insulting Miss Margaret Foley and rejected terms describing her. Foley and sisters maintained their aim is to press woman suffrage, while Luce criticized Governor Foss and the Democratic party during the Greenfield rally.

Langtry Margaret L. Foley Frothingham Miss Foley Post Mr. Frothingham Governor Foss Charlemont Greenfield King Street Robert Luce Foss Luce

Frothingham Heads Republican Rally Through Western Massachusetts

Louis A. Frothingham and Speaker Joseph Walker led a Republican gathering in Northampton with a show of loyalty after a bitter nomination fight. Frothingham spoke of state reforms and contrasted governors, while Walker pledged support for a Republican victory. The tour covered Hoosac, Zoar, Charlemont and Greenfield, drawing hundreds at Memorial Hall and a noon rally.

Draper Hotel Revere Beach Louis A. Frothingham Frothingham Joseph Walker House of Representatives Foss Walker Het House Douglas Northampton Hoosac Zoar Charlemont Greenfield Memorial Hall

No Complaints Over Suffragettes Interruption Comment

Speaker Walker arrives in Boston says there were no interruptions during the event. He notes the suffragists were present and spoke before or after the main remarks, expressing hope they enjoyed the trip as much as the delegation.

Speaker Walker Boston

Wirthmore Poultry Feeds Advise Smart Keepers

A witty note warns against common errors in poultry care and promotes Wirthmore Poultry Feeds. It highlights graded feeds for chicks, scratch, mash, and growing needs. Marketed by CHAS. M. C. Co. through Boston grain dealers via the Chamber of Commerce.

Wirthmore Chas. M. C. Co Chamber of Commerce Boston

Corner Stone Laying for Cardinal Gibbons Memorial Hall

About 2000 clergymen and lay Catholics gather in Washington for the cornerstone ceremony of a $240000 Cardinal Gibbons Memorial Hall to be built at the Catholic University of America. Cardinal Gibbons will officiate with Archbishop Farley delivering an address.

Washington Catholic Church Cardinal Gibbons Catholic University of America Farley New York Charles F. Aiken Daniel W. Shea United States

Sisters Fail to Break Will in Probate Battle

The will of Bernard A. McLaughlin of South Boston was admitted yesterday by Judge Grant after a sharp contest by three sisters. Mrs. Julia Ames of Saugus Miss Fannie McLaughlin of Boston and Miss Maria McLaughlin of Saugus alleged the widow influenced the testator. The will left the estate to the wife and a small sum to charity, cutting out the sisters.

Bernard A. Mc- Laughlin South Boston Grant Julia Ames Saugus Fannie Mc- Laughlin Boston Maria Mc- Laughlin

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