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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
7
J B Longstreet of Boston and companion Barbour camped in Patten Maine to study nature and fish. Longstreet, wielding a barrel stave, spanks a cow moose near the croquet ground. The animal backs away and knocks him to the ground in a shock of unpredictable wildlife behavior.
The report says Louis A. Frothingham may appear on the ballot in the state primaries with possible bids for the senatorial nomination in Wards 10 11 and 2 or for the State committee. If Frothingham runs Fisk could withdraw. Innes might seek the State committee again, while Frothingham’s allies say he would not block such moves.
Case School teachers in Cuyahoga County revise familiar nursery stories to remove violence and immorality. The wolf is reframed as a fox or churn trap in tales like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, with Grandmothers surviving and villains reformed.
P. A. Foley presided at the Irish American Club of South Boston meeting with about 100 members at 318 Broadway. Hon Thomas J. Collins discussed the Sinn Fein movement in Ireland and urged club attendance at a Sinn Fein Club gathering next Wednesday in Wells Memorial building. Resolutions were adopted expressing sorrow at Archbishop Williams’s death.
The Folk Club and Plymouth County Republican Campaign Committee announce a September 5 meeting at the Hotel Nantasket. A noted lineup includes United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Governor Curtis Guild Jr Lieutenant Governor Eben Draper and Congressman David J Foster of Vermont.
A Boston Elevated Band concert at Marine Park drew a large season crowd last evening but a sudden intense biting wind forced many attendees to leave early. The weather's chill turned an anticipated lively crowd into a scene of shivering spectators as the wind worsened.
London reports a ship race as Cunard liners Lusitania and Lucania depart Liverpool for New York. Lusitania sails Sept 7 with Lucania leaving two hours earlier. Lusitania aims to reach Sandy Hook first, possibly beating Lucania despite a later start.
Edward H. Strobel former Harvard professor of international law and adviser to the Siamese government was operated on yesterday for the second time. He is reported to be recovering well and continuing his duties during his illness.
Hartford reports a new auto law restricting reckless driving and excessive speed with penalties up to 200 dollars or 380 days imprisonment for first offences and higher penalties for repeat violations. It also requires re registration of all 5490 automobiles by Sept 1 and voids registration upon transfer of ownership with re registration needed before use.
Henri Basler of West Roxbury arrived for the New England Saenger test in Clinton. He lost a wallet with $230, including $155 belonging to the Fidelia Singing Section of West Roxbury for members' expenses. Basler suspects a pickpocket stole the money during his travel.
Bridgeport reports on the coal barge J. J. Costello at Eaton Cole Burnham wharf where Captain Michael Cook recalls his wife Mary being taken to Lakeview Home after a roving attack. The last voyage saw the woman in near full possession of the vessel, creating a tense, grim scene for crew.
At Rathbone Hall Dublin men entertained Irish county club reps including Jeremiah O Carrol of the Knights of St Brendan William Harns worth of Tipperary and M Mulroy of the Mayo Club chaired by Charles F Forrester. Five new members were initiated and a sorrowful memorial for Archbishop Williams was recorded as visitors praised Irish organizations work and goals.
The fishing steamer Mary, larger than the Philadelphia, will depart tomorrow on her inaugural voyage to the bay fishing grounds. Captain Alfred Sorensen oversaw readiness in New York after selling the Philadelphia to Captain T D Packard of Jacksonville. The 360 ton gross vessel, 148 feet long with 26.2 foot beam, can carry more passengers and lines, and will serve on the St Johns River for passenger and freight work before moving to the bay fisheries once deployed.
The Essex Institute opens Sept. 10 to public view its expanded collection of 150 canvases and artifacts illustrating Salem and Essex County life. Highlights include Hindoo miniatures, witchcraft relics, 18th century kitchen and parlor settings, a 1200-log library of Salem sea captains, and a chamber honoring General Frederick T. Ward with a large China library. The private opening is Sept. 9 with ethnological society attendance.
Registrar General of Ireland reports 1906 births 103,536 and deaths 74,427 giving natural increase 29,109. Emigration reduces population by 85,544. net population change shows a 6,230 decline. Mid 1906 population estimated at 4,388,006 with 22,622 marriages and a birth rate of 23.6 per thousand.
A shopper is urged to trust ads and insist on obtaining the article they want. The note emphasizes prioritizing satisfaction by selecting marketed items and confirming availability before purchase.
Milford hosts the sixth annual field day at the town park to benefit the hospital and Regal Shoe Company funds. Major John F. Barrett leads the morning parade and both regular and automobile parades with staff assisting.
About 80 Boston men attended the John I. Fitzgerald Club outing at Fallon's Grove, Braintree. President Patrick Bowen organized a day of games including a married men beat single men baseball game 10 to 2, a three legged race, a 4 yard dash, a fat men's race won by Bowen, a pig race and a potato race. Lunch was served at noon. The group traveled by train to West Quincy and returned by barge to Boston in the late afternoon.
Miss Carrie Meyer a Springfield Mass aviator performing ascents at Highland Lake Park was lost in Torringford woods after a parachute drop in a swamp three miles from the park. About 1000 watchers saw the ascent but darkness prevented locating her until three local hunters found her after three hours of aimless wandering.
Henry Desrosiers two year old son of Henry Desrosiers of 2 Washington street drank the entire two ounce bottle of soothing syrup and survived after being taken to City hospital. Report says the dose was enough to kill twenty babies but the child recovered.
Portsmouth marks the second anniversary of the 1905 Portsmouth treaty ending the war between Russia and Japan. A Tuesday service at Christ Episcopal Church will unveil a peace tablet and clergy from Episcopal and Greek Catholic churches join in thanksgiving. The city plans annual observances with sports, an automobile parade, and band concerts.
George O. Whiting of David Whiting & Sons says no price action by milk contractors or producers around Boston will occur until mid October when a joint session will meet. Dealers in Webster raised milk price to 7 cents a quart after a Friday meeting citing help shortages dry season and reduced feed as causes.
The Boston Garethia School hosted a Gaelic language evening led by P. J. O Daly and M. Mulroy. D O Sullivan from Hibernian Gaelic School and Timothy Shea spoke on the New England League benefits. Desmond urged Irish literature in public schools and said the board would act after clubs appoint representatives. Joseph M Sullivan traced slang origins. The arrangements committee announced winter classes begin next Thursday with an entertainment and dance. attendance welcome.
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