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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
7
The steam yacht Arrow owned by Edward F. Whitney sank to her upper works in East River after a log fouled the propeller bending the stern fittings. Whitney his nephew and a crew of 15 were rescued by tugs.
Seventeen witnesses watched a quiet blaze on Marlboro Street in the Back Bay Boston near Exeter. Firemen found no real danger as an engine responded to a small fire in an L shaped mansion area with oily rags suspected from painters. Damage listed as four dollars fifty cents, likely insured.
Cincinnati dispatch reports speculation that Congressman Longworth, Roosevelt’s son in law, was blocked from a state convention delegate seat by Cox loyalists within the local Republican party or that he chose not to run. The feud with the Forakers is cited as influencing the decision.
Boston society attended the autumn marriage of Miss Susan Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Jackson of Beacon Street to Ralph B Williamson also of Beacon Street at King's Chapel. The bride wore white satin with duchesse lace train. Maid of honor was Miss Frances Appleton Jackson sister of the bride. Best man was Paul M Hamlen and the ceremony was conducted by Rev Howard N Brown.
The unexpected happened as Mayor Fitzgerald returned to City Hall yesterday. He drew crowds and spurred speculation about endorsements and political moves for Senate and congressional seats. He prepared for a busy day amid reports of a possible move to relocate his family and a pending gubernatorial decision.
Mt Sunapee New Hampshire celebrates James Bellows McGregor turning 105 with a public reception near his birthplace. Born September 6 1801 this Scotch descendant, lifelong non drinker, built his home in 1842 and is cared for by granddaughter Alice M. McGregor. A Mt Vernon Lodge delegation sent Masonic well wishes. He joined Masonry in 1827 and is said to be the oldest living Mason, having outlived the lodge he joined.
A Gloucester banquet at the Colonial Arms welcomed summer residents with guests such as Baron De Rosen Russian ambassador John Hays Hammond Congressman A. P. Gardner ex-Congressman John R. Thayer and Rev. Robert Collyer. James B. Connolly read a message from President Roosevelt. Baron De Rosen spoke on Russia-US friendship.
Judge Holden in the District Court set a $25 penalty for Christian Oulette for taking a kiss from Adele Langlois, noting the act occurred in Salem. The decision was delivered this morning.
Bern hard Darriah, steward of the Conyngham poor district in Wilkesbarre, is asked to resign because he is not married. An unwritten law requires the steward to have a wife to act as matron.
C Walter Metz aged 13 from Brockton set world records for endurance and speed in an 800 mile Labor Day ride competing against his father C H Metz of the American Motorcycle Company. He earned a motorcycle license after saving to pay the $2 fee. He finished first in both circuits from Brockton to Providence Worcester and back, then plans to drive a mile a minute car.
A mob of 200 women dragged Fred Kellar of Sioux City from hiding, rode him on a rail two miles from Charter Oak, after learning he had left his wife and begun selling her furniture. He was banished by the townspeople with limited male assistance.
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