Farm Boy Wins Heiress Bride
A farm boy marries a heiress bride in a notable match reported by the paper. The event links rural origins with high society, highlighting social mobility and the merging of two prominent families.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
1
Coal Carrying Law Deemed Fatal to Constitution
The article cites Judge Dallas's coal carrying decision arguing Congress cannot restrict interstate coal transport to coal not mined or owned by a railroad. It warns that interpreting the Constitution to meet current conditions would erode enumerated powers and shift power to the legislature and executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Congress
Dallas
Tyngsboro Wedding Seals Union of Parham Heiress and Farmhand
In Tyngsboro on September 10, Maude Parham, 20, heiress worth over $100,000, wed Chester Queen, formerly her farmhand earning $1 a day. Parham ranks among the town's wealthiest families, while Queen rises from poor beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyngsboro
Dan Cupid
Wedding at Parham mansion ends in town spectacle
A large wedding at Miss Parham’s mansion drew over 100 prominent townspeople. The bride, a High School graduate and entertainer, managed a Lake Mas cuppie area farm after relatives deaths. Bridegroom Queen, once employed on the farm, returned for the ceremony as ushers lined the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mascuppie
Tyngsboro
Queen
Miss Parham
Parham Mansion
Court invalidates commodities clause of Hepburn act
The U S Circuit Court for the eastern district of Pennsylvania ruled the commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad act unconstitutional. The decision centered on the fifth paragraph of the first section of the act and its scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Explosion at church pastor home leaves two dead
Pittsburg dispatch reports a gas explosion at the home of Rev. Father George Misque on Bedford Avenue, fatal for two. eight injured, including two women struck by falling walls and several burned or hit by debris. The blast severely damages nearby structures and injures four others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George Misque
Bedford Avenue
Charlestown Man Killed By Train in Freight Yards
Thomas McGuinness aged 48 of 8 Kelley's Block Walnut Street Charlestown was struck and killed by a train in the Boston & Maine railroad freight yards off Cambridge Street Charles Town at 10 o'clock last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGuinness
Kelley’s Block
Walnut Street
Charlestown
Boston & Maine Railroad
Cambridge Street
Fair Weather Outlook for Boston and Northeast
Weather forecast indicates generally fair conditions for Boston and vicinity Friday and Saturday with light to fresh southwest winds. East New York and New England follow the same pattern with fair weather on Friday and Saturday and similar westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New York
New England
Calista Cream Advert at Toilet Counters
An ad promotes Calista Cream for complexions claiming non greasy appearance at all toilet counters.
Forest fires threaten towns across Minnesota and Wisconsin
Foxboro Minnesota faces possible destruction as forest fires northern Minnesota and Wisconsin residents battle spread of flames. A fire reached Washburn Wisconsin causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Hibbing saw fires overwhelm fighters and the St Louis County Fair Association buildings burned, along with several other structures in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Duluth
Minn
Foxboro
Washburn
Wis
Hibbing
St. Louis County Fair Association
Peshtigo Business Section Burned In Forest Fire
Forest fires swept Peshtigo Michigan destroying the business district, leaving several hundred homeless and estimated losses around 200000 dollars. Authorities warn wind could push flames toward residential areas as the fire continues to threaten nearby property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peshtigo
Mich
Menominee
Fires Rage Near Cort William in New Ontario
One of the worst forest fires in New Ontario burns along the Canadian Pacific line north and east of Fort William. Panic-stricken residents flee toward Fort William and Port Arthur as authorities scramble to manage the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cort William
Man
Winnipeg
New Ontario
Fort William
Port Arthur
Sea Monster Killed by Irish Fisherman
A Copeland Islands fisherman killed a 30 foot long sea monster with a six foot girth off County Down. The creature had a fan shaped tail and a seal like head and body, and several photographs were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Copeland Islands
County Down
Wright Repeats World Aeroplane Record Flight
Orville Wright achieved a new world aeroplane record by flying for one hour five minutes and 55 seconds in Washington D C. A strong breeze aided the flight with the machine remaining airborne for most of the duration. The pilot noted the craft could likely fly for hours under suitable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
International Aeronautical Congress
Wrights Flight Surges Amid Wind Amid Storm Hopes
A fragile weather day yields to a determined test as the Wright flyer circles the parade ground at low altitude, then climbs and dives. A gentle tailwind finally shifts performance, and after three quarters of an hour the aviator continues, aiming to beat yesterday’s record despite unsettled skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wright
Tremont Temple Accepts Henson and Parker Resignations
The Tremont Temple executive committee accepted the resignations of Pastor Rev. P. S. Henson and assistant Rev. F. C. Parker at a meeting last night. Henson will leave December 1, and Parker's resignation is effective immediately due to his new denominational assignment in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
P. $. Henson
F. C. Parker
Henson
Parker
Oregon
Resignations of Church Leaders Accepted After Five Years
The meeting last night accepted the resignations of two church heads with regret. Dr Henson will retire after 55 years of active ministry, having missed only two Sundays. A committee was formed to draft resolutions of regret to be presented in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henson
O. M. Wentworth
Charles ©. Jeffry
M. A. Marks
Hart Attacks Mayor Hibbard in Boston Policy Clash
Ex Mayor Thomas N. Hart assailed Mayor Hibbard of Boston over economy policies. He called the policy shameful for trimming long serving city workers and praised ex Mayor Fitzgerald as honest and capable. Hart urged ending the economic cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Thomas N. Hart
Hibbard
Boston
Massachusetts politics and Boston mayoral critique
In remarks on state and city politics the speaker predicts Eben S. Draper will win Massachusetts governor. He claims Boston is solidly Democratic, sparsely Republican only due to dissatisfaction with Democratic measures. He criticizes Mayor Hibbard’s economy administration and calls for department cleanups, while praising Mayor Fitzgerald's financial honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben S. Draper
Massachusetts
Richbard
Fitzgerald
Fire roars through Malden roosting chickens and homes
Fire in a barn behind 81 Harvard Street in Malden killed 55 chickens and damaged two adjacent houses at 28 and 32 Essex Street. Three horses were saved by Benjamin Cohen and neighbors before fire crews quelled the blaze, with total losses around 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Harvard Street
Benjamin Cohen
Morris Cohen
Cohen
Stillman Holt
Nathaniel Goldman
Essex Street
Bryan Attacks Speaker Cannon in Illinois Tour
William J. Bryan, during a Illinois campaign stop, leveled heavy charges at Speaker Cannon. He accused Cannon of favoring predatory corporations, stifling reform legislation, and misrepresenting Bryan's wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Cannon
National
House of Representatives
William J. Bryan
Illinois
Bryan
Bryan vents on Cannon in Illinois tour
William J Bryan spoke in Speaker Cannon’s congressional district at Toledo Newton and Olney Illinois delivering a fierce philippic against Cannon. He denied a million dollar wealth claim and said his assets total around one hundred fifty thousand from salary savings and earnings. He urged Cannon to disclose income from lecturing and writing as he defended his own finances in a veiled campaign bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Cannon
Toledo
Newton
Ill
Olney
Congress
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Prompt Red Sox Lead
Bill Bailey reports a rough day for the National and American Leagues. The Phillies beat the Giants 8 to 2 after the Doves lost to Philadelphia. The Giants then edged Brooklyn 6 to 5 while Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 3 to 1 and Chicago defeated St. Louis 7 to 2. Detroit outlasted Chicago White Sox 6 to 5 in 10 innings. Cleveland downed St. Louis Browns 5 to 2 with a late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Sox
Doves
Phillies
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Giants
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
St. Louis Browns
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