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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1908

Page

10

Lynn Equal Rights Club bars protest meeting on Lynn Common

Indignant residents form a committee to plan a protest against Lynn park officials who refused permission for an equal rights meeting on Lynn Common. Mayor Porter supports public access and state the park was set for citizens use.

Equal Rights Women Lynn Lynn Common Porter Committee On Police Estelle Woodruff Slocum Club Ellen F. Wetherell Nathan Mortimer Hawkes The Park Commission North South Common Henry T. Lummus Lynn Police Court Slocum

Catholic temperance meeting in Boston plans outreach

A major gathering of Catholic temperance leaders from Boston and nearby towns met at Boston College to discuss increasing union membership, visiting affiliated societies, planning the October convention, and coordinating with court authorities to assist unfortunates. The group also endorsed youth involvement and set the Brookline convention for Oct 11.

Catholic Temperance Workers of Boston Boston College Catholic Total Abstinence Union of John T. Shea Cambridge Maurice Dinneen Malden Shea Father Mathew J. Haven Richards S. J Edwin Mulready Rockland Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America Archdiocesan Union Catherine Tillson C. F. Callahan Norwood D. J. Lucey Melrose L. KE. Murphy Annie F. Sullivan Stephen Ward North Chelmsford Messrs. Sullivan Lynn and Ryan Mt. Auburn

Tragic Canal Murder Suicide Pair Found Near Catasauqua

After a several day search, the bodies of Mrs. Diana Fenstermacher and her 11 year old daughter Eva were recovered from the Lehigh Canal near Catasauqua. Authorities believe the widow embraced her child and jumped into the water in a mentally deranged act.

Allentown Penn Diana Fenstermacher Eva Lehigh Canal Catasauqua

Big Garage Fire Destroys over 100 Autos at Huntington Ave

A three story Taylor Palmer Garage on Huntington Avenue burned yesterday morning. The blaze wiped out more than 100 luxury automobiles owned by Boston residents with an estimated loss of 350000. Numerous names and addresses appear among the owners and insurers listed.

Boston Taylor-Palmer Garage Company Huntington Avenue Hotel and Railroad News Co Viecone Clifford H. Howe Aster Street Joseph Donovan P.tap Henry L. Deering Braintree Jedeepeaiaoee French Carriage Company Kay Friberg Wren J. A. Sturtevant Massachusetts Ave David Stoneham Hutchins Street Hl. W. Jackson Lenox M. W. Kerrisey Haywood PBEB Lewis Trinity Tremont Street J. J. McTierney Lowland St Roxbury Palmer Maurice H. Richardson Beacon J. B. Richmond State Street F. G. Roberts Washington Street Frank Rowe Hollis Street F. FE. Randal VoratilGis Chemiblate Oe Kiese Ween Orbals Devas Eee J. J G. H. Glassier Union Glass Co Somer B. B. Harlan Montreal F. B. Harrington J. A. Hills Gainsboro Street J. W. Johnson Worcester Street Miss May Jeffs Harry Jones New Century Building R. F. Herrick S. A. Hopkins Journal Building Thomas Dee Beacon St Brookline D. P. Fairlick Beals Street Fr.a Emmons Main St Haverhill John F. Fitzgerald Wells Ave Dorchester Mrs. E. A Hemmingway Les Tithesia So Aoe Cc Cummings Milk Street Campbell Hancock Street Philip Dexter M. M. Diamond Troughton &Dutton Co H. V. Dinsmore Eee Avenue Joseph A. Gahm A. D. Gibson Blackwood Street F. B. Green Beacon Street Charles A. Gleason Westminster A. T. Cabot Adolph Lundin Riverbank Court A. Cressey Pierce Co Lowe, Crawford Co Fleanor J. Clark Pomfret Centre Conn Mrs. M Bernheimer High Street Peter Thompson W. S. Townsend C. H. Taylor Bay State Road Bailey Carriage Co Amesbury City of Aeth H. A. Souther Centre St Milton H. J. Koppleman M. A. McKeever Journal John J. Martin Commonwealth Ave PD. N. McDonald St. Botolph Street W. T. Mckee Commonwealth Avenue Mills-Kennedy Co Welch W. E. Perkins Chestnut’ Street M. W. Pierce Ludlow Cate Henry S. Rowe Devonshire Street F. Monk Bartlett Crescent Brook R Nickerson Fenway Street W. J. Garrity Boylston Street H. O. Hildreth Batterymarch “Street Hewins Sharonesee W. H. Hayes Columbus Avenue A. D. Cade St. Paul St Cambridge BE. C. Clapp Federal Street J. A. Binney Newburyport Peeee Taylor & Leech V. R. Thayer, Jr Exchange J. Thompson Huntington

Massive Back Bay Garage Fire Wipes Out Cars and Threatens Gas Supply

A dramatic Back Bay blaze devastated a large garage causing widespread destruction of cars on multiple floors. Firefighters kept a 600 gallon gasoline reservoir from igniting, preventing a neighborhood catastrophe. Notable owners to lose vehicles included ex Mayor Fitzgerald and Robert Treat Paine among many Boston figures. damage estimated around forty thousand dollars. The explosion that sparked the inferno and the unusual floor damage pattern remain under investigation.

Frank Willis Mortimer Bishop James Mitchell James Lawler Michael Ruberman Peter E. Thompson Willis Fitzgerald Richard Olney Robert Treat Paine John Shepard L. N. Godfrey Michael Chirurg Lmelight A. C. Burrage Boston W. H. Taylor Percival Lowell State Street Locke Regulator Co Salem R. L. Lovering Savin Street Roxbury G. H. Lowe H. G. Lapham Beaconsfield Brook George H. Thym Webster Park W. H. Treves Massachusetts Ave Red Vorenberg Kenmore Street Philip Wadsworth Hamilton Place G. F. Walker Beacon Street F. S Webster Huntington Avenue Robert Winsor Devonshire Street Jacob Wirth Eliot “Street Peter Olsen Summit Avenue Mabel Norman Newport R. I Two Corby F. FE. Norris Kent Street Brookline Guy Norman Providence Resee A. Kidder Page Massachusetts Ever Nee Eneh Robert Treat Vorenberg D. L. White Stanhope Street Dr. Wells Adamsville George B. White Lenox Seeee Westland Avenues

Police Raid Nabs Ten in Roslindale Gambling Bust

Police from Station 13 led by Sergeant Hennessey raided a house on 19 Brahms Street Roslindale catching ten men. Five charged with gambling and five for presence where gaming implements were found.

Brahms Street Roslindale Hennessey

Police swarm raid ends with multiple suspects identified

Officers surrounded a Roxbury Roslindale group hiding in a multistory building. Inmates tried stairs, waterspout, and rear exits but were blocked by police. They gave names including John J. Driscoll and Patrick Craffey, linking them to Roxbury and Roslindale.

John J. Driscoll Rat J. Coffee Edward Ferriss Walter Marshal James J. Timmins Patrick Craffey Terence MaeManus Patrick Delaney Patrick J. Crowley Michael Maloney Roxbury Roslindale

Death of Bar Harbor cottage colony leader John J. Emery

John J. Emery aged 75 and last of the Emery brothers died at his summer home in Bar Harbor after a prolonged pneumonia. He was a prominent member of the Bar Harbor cottage colony and died Saturday morning following the illness.

Bar Harbor John J. Emery Emery Brothers Turets

Elopement Shocks Parents of 16 Year Old Winona Gorman

A telegram to the parents at 325 Winthrop Street Winthrop reports that Winona Gorman aged 16 has eloped and wed. The message notes the marriage occurred on Saturday and the news deeply unsettled her mother as the union is viewed as a trivial incident given her youth.

Nona Winona Gorman Winthrop Street Winthrop

Winthrop Elopement Involves Prominent Local Family

Miss Gorman, a leading Winthrop young woman, elopes with a widower after leaving home on Thursday. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Gorman of Winthrop Centre, fear trouble and have not decided on forgiveness or annulment as the couple may soon return from Portsmouth.

Portsmouth N. H Miss Gorman Winthrop Thomas P. Gorman Winthrop Street Winthrop Centre Princeton Street Boston Winona Nona

Brooklyn Man Arraigned for Overcoat Theft at Eldridge Street Station

John J. Schilling of 1315 Avenue 3 Brooklyn was arraigned in Essex Market Court for stealing an overcoat from the Eldridge Street police station. Half the force in the house had been suspected.

New York John J. Schilling Avenue 3 Brooklyn Essex Market Court Eldridge Street

Cambridge man shot in street brawl with Italians

James Burke of 36 Clifton Street Cambridge was shot twice during a street fight with three Italians after leaving Gene ONeill’s home. Burke and Patrick Griffin were followed toward Cambridge as Barbieri, 14, fled. Lalusiano Galluzzi 18 and Salvatore Barbieri 14 were later sought, with Galluzzi and Lalusiano detained.

Arlington, Ept James Burke Clifton Street Cambridge Burke Salvatore Galluzzi Domenico Salusiano Arlington Salvatore Barbieri Patrick Griffin Thomas Moore Gene O'Neil Wyman Bros Lake Street O’neil Barbieri Griffin Boston & Maine Lalusiano

Defy Revere Beach Rules Cross Boulevard in Bathing Suits

Three men Den nis J. McGuire James J. McIsaacs and another crossed the boulevard at Revere Beach in bathing suits in defiance of a Metropolitan Park Commission rule. They ran to the water from 125 Boulevard where a new bath house license was granted. About 25 witnesses and Attorney Benjamin B. Dewing were present and will testify in court as the men face charges for violating the new rule. A citizen plans to file the complaint to test the rule's status.

Metropolitan Park Commission Revere Beach Dennis J. McGuire James J. McIsaacs Boulevard Revere Benjamin B. Dewing Metropolitan Police

Fealty to Our Savior Parade Draws 25000 in Providence

More than 25,000 visitors from Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island attended the Our Saviour feast in Providence on September 6. Special trains from Boston Worcester and floats and bands accompanied the parade. Rev H M Machado condemned socialism before an audience including Congressman Granger and Mayor McCarthy. About 5000 men marched with 17 bands and a float from Boston.

Providence R. I United States Massachusetts Connecticut Boston Worcester H. M. Machado Infantry Hall Granger Rhode Island McCarthy Roswell B. Burchard House of Representatives Portugal

Schoolhouse Commission Plans for 96,000 Children

The Schoolhouse Commissioner Tilton Bell says the commission will provide accommodations for 96,000 school children next Wednesday when schools reopen.

Schoolhouse Commission Tilton Bell

Commissioner Bell Defends School Accommodations Report

Bell says the committee report on school accommodations was exaggerated. He notes about 300 children may need space but portable schoolhouses will handle them if needed while repairs finish in Quincy Andrews Tyler Street Adams and West End schools. Storrow fears no accommodation from a cursory survey. Sturgis supports portable houses to cover excess pupils until repairs complete.

Bell R. Clipston Sturgis Schoolhouse Commission James J. Storrow Quincy Andrews Tyler Street Adams West End Sturgis

Beatrice Farquhar Bergen Seeks Divorce From Thurlow Bergen

Newton society buzzes as Beatrice Farquhar Bergen, heiress and daughter of John Farquhar, files for divorce from actor Thurlow Bergen. The 28 year old heiress, part of Boston’s prominent Farquhar clan, brings action against her matinee idol husband.

Newton Beatrice Farquhar Bergen Thurlow Bergen

Actress Florence Roberts Linked in Bergen Divorce Suit

In Boston papers filed for Mrs. Bergen's suit names Florence Roberts and Miss Myra Cameron. Mrs. Bergen eluded interview at 28 Sargent street while relatives claim she is ill. The story recounts her marriage to Mr. Bergen, later estrangement, and lawyer Gleason's claim of likely divorce.

Beatrice Farquhar Mt. Ida Bergen General Grant United States

Roberts Angry Over Link to Boston Divorce Case

Florence Roberts denounces being named as Correspondent in the Boston divorce case. She warned that someone would have to suffer for linking her to Mr. Bergens in the proceedings.

Florence Roberts Mr. Bergens Boston

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Catholic Temperance Union Elopas of Winthop James Burke of Inspector Hooley Chief Urquhart Galluzzi Alice Crosby 85 Lake Street Tremont St Newton Beauty Clara Farquhar Beatrice Farquhar Mr. Bergen Miss Roberts
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