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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1909

Page

7

Wreckage Reaffirms Sea Tragedy Across Cape Breton

Halifax dispatch details new wreckage along the southeast Cape Breton coast at Louisburg, suggesting another ship perished in the week’s gale. Pieces of bulwarks and decks point to a fairly large vessel, with at least four ships lost in the storm overall. No bodies yet found, and crews possibly rescued by others. previous losses include Hiestia, Lewanaka, and Canadherine.

Halifax N. S Cape Breton North Atlantic Louisburg

Hampton Beach Hotel Burns to Ground

The Radcliffe Hotel at Hampton Beach, one of the area’s largest summer hotels, was destroyed by fire at 12:15 p.m. The loss is about $40,000. Owned by R. T. Rood of Framingham, Mass, the hotel had over 200 rooms after a 1901 expansion. Firefighting help from Portsmouth and Rye aided local crews. Insurance was reported around $20,000.

Hampton Beach Hotel Hampton, N. H Radcliffe Hampton Beach R. T. Rood Framingham Shoe Factory South Framingham Mass N. H

Mutinous Greek Torpedo Boats Threaten Crete After Naval Battle

Greek rebels led by Lieutenant Tibaldos engaged warships and field batteries, firing with limited damage. Athens quiet but tense as arsenal recaptured and mutineers possibly to surrender. Tibaldos opposed Military League moves, while troops guard palace and parliament and mutinous torpedo boats roam Crete-bound rumors. Political advertisement.

Tibaldos Athens Military League Kniaz Potemkine Odessa Black Sea Crete

East Boston alderman argues for new court house and police station

Alderman Thomas J. Giblin of East Boston criticizes the Finance Commission report that urged abandoning the East Boston court house and police station project. He asserts $80,000 suffices, cites schoolhouse and playground needs, and says the current site is an eyesore posing health and morals risks to children, police, and offenders.

Finance Commission Thomas J. Giblin East Boston Giblin Boston Everett Scholhouse Frankfort Lubec Cottage Street

Cases Are Like Eggs Says Hill Rally Tour Prompted

District Attorney Hill with Alderman Hale spoke at four rallies including Mission Church Roxbury and Faneuil Hall Winthrop, defending his steel case strategy. He argued he has cleared pending cases since appointment, emphasizing prompt administration of criminal law and rejecting pleas to delay for comments from defendants’ counsel.

Hill Hale Mission Church Roxbury Dartmouth Street Faneuil Hall Winthrop Street Winthrop Pelletier Mr. Pelletier

Study Drives Youth Insane Faces Off In Melrose

Melrose October 29 Raymond Lord 19 son of Edmund Lord of 17 Parker street a senior at local High School and star football player attacked Patrolman James Hanley and Dr P H Provandie in a frenzy at home after being absent all night. In a rough tumble Hanley was cut on the face. He was taken to the police station and placed in a padded cell. After examination by Dr Provandie and another physician he was declared insane and sent to Danvers asylum with two patrolmen.

Melrose Raymond Lord Edmund R. Lord Parker Street James Hanley P. H. Provandie Hanley Provandie Danvers Asylum

Believe Girl Killed Self in Marblehead

Marblehead police believe Miss Elizabeth L Porter aged 25 who vanished Thursday from the Leslie House where she boarded has committed suicide. The case focuses on the missing 25 year old as authorities pursue clues and rule out foul play.

Marblehead Elizabeth L. Porter Leslie House

Irish Choral Society Boston Holds First Anniversary Concert

More than 300 people gathered in Catholic Union Hall for the Irish Choral Society of Boston’s first anniversary concert and dance. Proceeds will form a 25 member association and seek affiliation with Irish choral societies in Chicago New York London and Dublin.

Catholic Union Hall Irish Choral Society of Boston Irish Choral Societies Chicago New York London Dublin

Young Wife Defends Marriage to Revere Elder Statesman

Mrs Walbourne a young bride, 28, defends marrying Joseph C Walbourne, 68, amid gossip that she knew him little. He is a longtime Revere figure, former assessor, father of eight. They met in a Tremont Street restaurant and now reside on Crest Avenue.

Walbourne Joseph C. Walbourne Lilian Josephine Slater Miss Slater Boston Joe? Walbourne Revere Walbournes Tremont Street

Schooners Ashore in Bay of Fundy

Two schooners were reported ashore near Quaco in the Bay of Fundy amid a heavy sea and strong gale, according to a telephone message received tonight from St John New Brunswick on Oct 29.

ST. John, N. B Quaco Bay of Fundy

Proof Is on Mountain Top in McKinley Dispute

Dr Frederick A Cook arrived in Missoula and said the Hamilton meeting was stormy. He stated the Mt McKinley controversy now rests on his affidavit versus Edward N Barrill s. The records would resolve the dispute if recovered from the peak, Barrill says they were not placed at the summit as the top was not reached.

Missoula Mont Frederick A. Cook Hamilton Mt. McKinley Edward N. Barrill Barrill

Hunters Savers Cash Deer Moose Bears Outlook

Bangor reports through Oct 29 receipts of 612 deer 54 moose and 11 bears. October totals likely under 700 deer and around 60 moose, down from 1098 deer and 44 moose in October 1908, with licensing fees and high living costs cited as causes.

Bangor

Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

Advertises Pape's Diuretic as a universal remedy for backache, kidney and bladder issues. Claims rapid, thorough cures with a fifty cent treatment from any druggist, endorsing Pape Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati as a reputable firm.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati

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Portsmouth Rye Joseph C. Pelletier Howland St Charles W. Guy Guy C. W Timothy Guy Newsboys Governor’s Council N. E. Curtis Highland Ave Somerville FIN E. Boston Irish Choral Society Christ Company Jones Hallowe’en Gilchrist Company An Wan le Dr. Cook McKinley
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