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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1909

Page

2

Rescued Wrecked Boasman After Night at Sea

David Henwood, owner of the Catherine, a 26 foot knockabout sloop, was rescued at daybreak by Keeper Nickerson of Boston Light after his yacht wrecked off Harding's Ledge during a gale. The dory drifted a mile in high waves. Henwood, exhausted, identified himself and his vessel later at South Boston. Several other ships sought shelter in the harbor, including the HH. EK. Woodward and the Winch**ester. Henwood reported his home at 12 Hamlin Street, South Boston. The Catherine was wrecked the night before.

David Henwood Catherine Harding’s Ledge Nickerson Boston Light Harwood Henwood Hamlin Street Boston Harding Orion Kemp Boston Towboat Company South Boston HH. EK. Woodward Port Gilbert Mary T. Pennell A. F. Kindberg Bangor New York Winchester Ford T. Richards Rockport

Reverend Ravi Accepts Cambridge Pastoral Call

The Rev. Vincent Ravi of Manchester Vermont read his acceptance letter to the North Avenue Congregational Church Cambridge after receiving the call a month ago. He will begin duties December 26.

Vincent Ravi Manchester North Avenue Congregational Church Cambridge Mr. Ravi

Tragedy in Canton: man killed by New Haven train

Hyde Park reports Lawrence Walsh aged 34 of Boliver Street Canton was struck and killed by a New Haven train last night. His body was discovered this morning.

Hyde Park Lawrence Walsh Boliver Street Canton New Haven

One Dose Makes Dyspepsia Vanish Diapepsin Ad

An old advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion and stomach discomfort with Papes Diapepsin. It claims a single dose digests all food, prevents fermentation, and relieves symptoms like heartburn belching and nausea within minutes. A 50 cent case is suggested from the druggist.

Justice Peckham Dies at 71 in New York

Rufus W. Peckham 71, justice of the United States Supreme Court, died at his Altamont summer home at 8 15 tonight. A Democrat, he had devoted early career to New York politics before joining the bench. Born Albany November 8, 1838, he had served on State and Federal courts for 26 years, following his father from the State Court of Appeals.

Ooration Albany Supreme Court of the State State Court of Appeals Cleveland Federal Supreme Court Fuller White N. Y Rufus W. Peckham United States Supreme Court Altamont Justice Peckham New York Court of Appeals

Peckham’s Early Career as Albany County DA

Mr. Peckham first served as district attorney for Albany County and was elected to the post in 1868. He subsequently held several offices in succession, laying the groundwork for a notable legal and political career.

Peckham Albany County

Roosevelt Bags Elephant in Kenya Safari

Col Roosevelt and son Kermit travel with Heller and Cunningham to Nyeri to hunt a bull cow and calf elephant, aiming for skins in good condition. He has already shot a large 80 pound tusked elephant in Kenya, then moves toward Mweru as man eating lions and rhinos threaten safaris on the Nyeri road.

Nairobi East Africa Roosevelt Kermit Edmond Heller R. J. Cunningham Nyeri Nile Uganda Kenya Heller Kenia Mweru Nyeru

Shipper Gold Mounted Compass Presented to Captain Crowell

Captain Herbert Crowell of the steam ship Harvard received a gold mounted compass Saturday night at a banquet in the dining saloon. Chief Engineer Forest Clark presented the gift on behalf of the officers. Crowell will command a Metropolitan line freighter in winter, and Harvard will make one more trip to New York before the season ends.

Herbert Crowell Harvard Forest Clark Crowell Metropolitan Line New York’s

St Patrick’s Dedication by Archbishop O Connell

Impressive ceremonies marked the formal dedication of St Patrick’s Church Cambridge by Archbishop William H O Connell yesterday afternoon after which a class of 290 children were confirmed by his Grace. The church built in the old Spanish mission style with 1100 seating was filled with parishioners and families.

St. Patrick’s Church Cambridge William H. O’connell Sacred Heart Church Lawrence W. Slattery O’connell Mer. O’brien Mgr. Moriarty Holy Name Society John P. Fitzgibbon M. J. Doody

Governor Draper Moves to Boston Winter Residence

Governor Eben Draper has relocated to 299 Berkeley Street Boston as his Beacon Street mansion is rebuilt after a recent fire. The Phillips home hosts the Draper family while they plan a winter abroad, with William Phillips serving in London. The move places the governor in Boston’s social heart, with speculation on a temporary stay until Beacon Street is restored.

Eben &. Draper Berkeley Street Boston Beacon Street John C. Phillips Draper Washington William Phillips London Phillips Berkeley Marlboro Streets

Prof Dyche Named for Mt McKinley Expedition

Dr Frederick A Cook announced that Professor L L Dyche of the University of Kansas has definitively joined his forthcoming Mt McKinley expedition, accepting the offer yesterday in St Paul Minnesota.

ST. Paul, Minn Frederick A. Cook L. L. Dyche University of Kansas Mt. McKinley

Chelsea No License Rally Draws Large Chelsea Crowd

Advocates of no license gathered in large numbers at Mt Bellingham M B H Church Chelsea for a rousing rally.

Chelsea Mt. Bellingham M. BH

Hub Society Girls Stage Arctic Tableau At Homestead

Boston society figures Miss Katherine Fay and Miss Gladys Ingalls staged a new tableau titled At the North Pole in the Homestead ballroom Hot Springs Arkansas. Dressed in white fur Arctic outfits they portrayed Peary and Cook with sledges dogs and a polar setting. Proceeds benefited missionary work among poor whites in Virginia mountains. The performance drew sustained applause as both reached the pole and saluted amid animated reactions.

Katherine Fay Gladys Ingalls Boston Society Vincent Club Hot Springs Ark North Pole Cook Peary Pole Fund For Missionary Work Virginia Miss Fay Miss. Ingalls

Murdered woman found in Brook near Shelton

Autopsy suggests strangulation in the death of a woman about 35 found half submerged in a brook on White Hill. Investigators note the body was placed to hide the crime and describe the clothing as torn and soiled from a period of wandering after August 24 sightings.

Shelton Conn White Hill Daniel Knapp Charles Thompson Thompson

Lauder and Morris in Boston on Visit

Harry Lauder the famed Scotch comedian and William Morris president of Morris Company arrived in Boston last night at seven oclock. Lauder looked well and wore a distinctive Scotch hat. Morris appeared modest for a high ranking official. It was his second Boston trip since opening the American Music Hall a year ago with Lauder.

Harry Lauder William Morris William Morris Company (Inc American Music Hall Boston Mr. Lauder Mr. Morris

Man charged with stabbing after political row

Pasquale Ballarunna, 5, of 12 Marginal Street, was arrested by Hanover Street police for assault with a dangerous weapon on Antonio Rossi, 23, of 79 Prince Street. The confrontation on Margaret Street occurred after a heated political argument, and Rossi was stabbed in the right leg above the knee as the men fought.

Hanover Street Pasquale Ballarunna Marginal Street Antonio Rossi Prince Street Margaret Street Ballarunna Rossi

Trainer and horse perish in flames in Canada

Ogdensburg N Y Oct 24. Goes Fast a famed race horse and John Flynn 69 heretofore trainer perished when Flynn s racing stables at Prescott Ontario burned in the early morning blaze. The frightened horse dragged the keeper back into the burning stable and all other horses were saved.

Ogdensburg N. Y John Flynn Flynn Prescott Ont

Near Death On Boats Keels Crew From Scar borough

Captain William H. Reynolds and two crew members were plucked from the overturned schooner Scar borough after spending the night clinging to the hull. They reached Philadelphia on the steamer Admiral Dewey from Port Antonio. Reynolds was repeatedly washed from the wreck and rescued with great difficulty, badly bruised and nearly dead from cold.

Philadelphia William H. Reynolds Port Antonio Reynolds

Gambling Raid in East Boston

A raid led by Sergeant Rohrer and Inspector ONeill at 56 Meridian Street East Boston uncovered gaming implements but none caught in the act. Six men were booked for being present at the illegal gambling room while one escaped through a rear window. names include Morrison Terrio McPhail McGinnis Odence Johns Porter.

Rohrer O’neil East Boston Meridian Street Frank Morrison Falcon Street Walter Terrio Princeton Street George McPhail Lexington Street Charles McGinnis Trenton Street Julius J. Odence Saratoga Street Richard Johns Eutaw Street Frank Porter Condor Street

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