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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
12
In Gettysburg Roosevelt praises Vermont as a typical American state. He speaks to 100 members of the Thirteenth Vermont Infantry and their wives during a battlefield visit before they return home.
The President cites Stannard's brigade and Gettysburg to stress that citizenship and soldiership share virtues. He argues the United States must display courage at home and abroad, treat others justly, and uphold the founding principles in international relations and domestic life.
Randolph K. Clark longtime clothing house figure in Boston died at 406 Massachusetts Avenue after a week long illness. He helped found the Work Horse Parade Association and held roles in Knights Templars Dorchester Commercial Travellers and several local societies. Funeral was at his home with Rev Willam W Bustard officiating and Cedar Grove Cemetery entombment. He leaves a widow and son Edwin Clark a city commission merchant.
Theodore Scott was attacked by a hoop snake on the Gorge Horner farm near Rowlandsville Cecil county Maryland. The reptile leaped across his shoulders and forced him to flee faster than ever before in a startling encounter reported from Rising Sun.
The store touts removal of its Dress Clothes Department to the second floor with expanded space and equipment. It promises ready access to formal wear including evening dress suits, tuxedo suits, coats, vests, hats, and shoes with prices ranging from $3.50 to $45.00.
The October bazaar of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Cambridge begins this evening in the upper part of the new edifice at Pearl and Lake streets and runs through the week to aid the church building fund. Opening night draws a large crowd with a special programme. Tables are run by Holy Name, Sanctuary, sodality, Sunday school and other groups with listed table captains.
Haverhill October 19 Senator Vahey Democratic gubernatorial candidate repeated his charge that the state paid eight thousand dollars for land at Wrentham. He accused Harwood, former board chairman, of personally profiting from the sale and cited checks from the treasurer. Vahey pressed Draper on labor and direct nomination issues to reveal his stance as governor.
Advertises a 1908 contest with a $5 prize and $3 for second, $2 for third, inviting a story or prose on mail in submission. Details request mail to Talbot Co. Adv Dept at 395 Washington St. Prize closes November 15th 1908. Holeproof Hose ideal for men women and children praised for softness, fit, color and six month guarantee.
Captain Thomas S. Baldwin, builder of the government bought dirigible, may sign a contract with the Aerial Navigation Company of Boston at Charles Glidden’s invitation. The plan calls for a Boston to New York service using a Baldwin balloon, starting near Framingham and expanding later.
Roy Emig the Republican candidate for representative in Columbus Indiana faces Democratic challenger the Rev John H Hill whose wife objects to his political run She says I hope you beat him and warned him not to go to Indianapolis leaving her alone at home
Governor Guild orders shut-off gates to be lowered at half tide closing the Charles River basin to flow from the upper river. Officials including Lieutenant Governor Draper and Mayors Hibbard and Wardwell attend the ceremony with the Charles River Dam Commission observing the unprecedented completion of the dam project.
The opening of the dam is expected a year off with rapid wall construction and filling. Contractors are ahead of schedule and opening will be months later than planned. Tomorrow the lock will reopen for river traffic and Mayor Wardwell notes the project will boost Cambridge property and create a healthier boating environment on the Charles.
Henrico Lorenzzo escaped last night from the brig of the Spanish ship Nero anchored near Charlestown navy yard. He swam ashore in heavy clothing but walked to Station 1 and asked Lt. Daley to remove the handcuffs. Daley kept him overnight to inform the Nero's captain.
Painter Alonzo Peddard aged 45 of Adams street was severely burned by a naphtha explosion while at Charles Stockbridge’s home on Harold street Roxbury. The house caught fire but damage was slight and Peddard was taken to City Hospital where his injuries are said to be disfiguring.
F Gray Co announces Boston stock of twenty thousand overcoats with prices from six ninety to one fifty. Large selection at Washing ton and Hanover location.
The Hanover street station patrolmen Bray and Winslow captured two men linked to North End robberies. Antonio Figaro, 40, of 24 Fleet street, faced four months for pocketbook larceny from Ellen Walsh, 47 Atlantic avenue, after a chase on Commercial avenue. Alphonse Marchand, 25, released from Concord Reformatory, held for grand jury on highway robbery on Richmond street. he allegedly struggled with John Laffey as his watch and chain were taken.
Thick smoke from blazes in northern New England pine woods cast a pall over Springfield and Worcester harbor traffic. Over 100 acres burned at Holden reservoir with 75 firefighters battling the blaze. ships reported limited visibility advancing to upper harbor as captains steered by lead lines. Several liners including the Malden and Halifax faced smoky seas from Charlottetown to India Wharf while others, such as the Menominee and Numidian, were delayed or late, with City of Augusta drifting in a foggy, smoke-filled passage from Philadelphia to port.
In Massachusetts Supreme Court Robert S. Gorham and Mrs. Fanniel L. Luke sue United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company for unpaid robbery insurance. They claim a verbal contract protected the Leighton estate valuables and assets in trust. The Dec 3 Brookline theft of over 15000 in jewels and furs remains unsolved with Pinkerton handling the case.
A deputy game warden Peyton and four Indians were killed during a clash in Powell county while attempting to arrest Indians for infractions of game laws. The report reached Helena on October 19.
The Democratic rally at Faneuil Hall is postponed to a future date. A separate rally in Gray's Hall South Boston will feature Vahey ex Mayor Barton and ex Congressmen McNary as speakers.
500 rectors priced at 5.90 dollars each advertised by F. Gray Co. located at Washington and Hanover. The terse note implies a promotional or sales listing without further context or terms.
Forest fires sweep the Adirondacks with winds hindering suppression. Rain is needed as two fires flare up within the park near Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake. The International Paper Company halted operations and dispatched workers to Cedar River to fight the blaze.
Greater Boston faces a rabies scare as the Board of Aldermen orders muzzles on all city dogs for three months after Dr. Durgin reports two hydrophobia deaths and a spike in rabies cases. Pasteur treatment is underway for several bite victims with nine confirmed rabies cases and 25 under observation in two weeks.
Two rabid dogs in Boston are under health board observation as officials study disease progression. One was captured yesterday in Brighton, with several other dogs already examined for hydrophobia. A kennel at Southampton street detention hospital is being prepared for a large round-up and quarantine. Thomas Griffen, bitten with his sister Margaret two months ago, died after failing Pasteur treatment while his sister begins observed rehabilitation. The board seeks city action on muzzling dogs.
A robber peeked through the front window at 17 Warner Street West Somerville last night. Mrs A M Rogers struck him with a piano stool, sending him to the lawn as a partner carried him away.
In a letter the editor quotes Mr Cameron Forbes after his apology at the Twenty Century Club. The question suggested an oligarchy or democracy for the Philippines and mentions Japan and Mexico as models. Forbes replied that Japan and Mexico are not true democracies, a response deemed not to the point by the partisan observer. ERVING WINSLOW.
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