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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1911

Page

2

Carnival Motor Boat Parade Draws 40 000 To Charles River Esplanade

A mile long illuminated boat parade on the Charles River drew more than 40 000 spectators to the esplanade. Mayor Fitzgerald led the Madeline procession calling the event a great success aimed at popularizing the basin. Crowds filled the West End and Cambridge side with impassable congestion.

Charles River Esplanade Fitzgerald Pr Cessit Madeline Yventure West Poston Bridge Massachusetts Avenue Back Bay Society Cambridge

Boston Harbor Lighted Boat Parade Amazes Crowds

Sixty eight boats took part in the parade with over eight percent of spectators aboard. The St. Alphonsus band of seventy five performed as lanterns, bunting, and moonlight illuminated the Boston basin from Harvard to Essex streets. Crowds on Harvard bridge cheered as the procession formed and moved upstream to Magazine street beach then along the Charles back to the start. Mayor Fitzgerald praised the basin project and welcomed improved attractions.

St. Alphonsus Harvard Bridge Boston Harvard Essex Street Magazine Street Cambridge Charles Dam

Annual Summer Parade Proposed by Cambridge Officials

James J. Scully of the Cambridge water department directed a parade led by the Madeline followed by the Diana with ten people most from St. Alphonsus band. The event featured eight to ten boat divisions with captains including W. H. Burney in the Gertrude and J. L. Burns in the Loretta.

James J. Scully Cambridge Water Department Madeline Diana St. Alphonsus Band W. H. Burney Gertrude J. L. Burns Loretta Joseph A. Abbott Billings A. M. Gordon C. W. Hussey William G. O'Connell

Scholarships for Musicians at Boston Music School Settlement

The 1911 12 scholarships announced at 110 Salem Street include the William Filene prize to Rebecca Baker for 11 piano study. Abraham Gurwitz, age 9, receives the Charles Weil violin award. Edith Spinazola and others receive piano or voice stipends, with several Spinazela recipients listed for piano.

Boston Music School Salem Street William Filene Rebecca Baker Charles Wel Charles Weil Abraham Gurwitz J. Mixter Eidith Spinazola Francesca Profita Fannie Abrams Sarah Nathanson Elizabeth Spinazela Mildred Spinazela OS

Housekeeper Sues Lynn Shoe Worker for Property Promise

Miss Mary-J Loud, 38, wife of a shoe shop worker, sues Kram H W Tasker of 88 Empire Street Ivan for 3000 dollars. She alleges he promised to leave her his property if she kept his house, then breached the contract on July 11. Her claim states Tasker, worth about 10 000 dollars, promised to keep the home for her while she lived and for her son to inherit after her death.

Mary — J. Loud Kram HW Tasker Empire Street Ivan Loud

Cucumbers Declared Fruit by Brooklyn Magistrate

In New York on Sept 11 Chief Magistrate Otto Kempner ruled that cucumbers and all vine grown produce are fruit under the law. The decision ends years of uncertainty in the licenses bureau over classification of cucumbers and related produce.

New York Otto Kempner Brooklyn Bureau of Licenses Kempner

New Brookline Primary School Opens to Ease Congestion

The $75,000 Michael Driscoll primary school in Westbourne Terrace opened at the start of the fall session to relieve crowding in Brookline. The brick eight room building is nearing completion, named for long-time school committee member Michael Driscoll, who also serves as Brookline’s street superintendent. This expansion will allow Aberdeen area Boston children to attend Brookline schools again. The only notable opening issue concerns a new physical instructor, with Henry Carroll potentially leaving Classical High School in Lynn for the post.

Brookline Michael Driscoll Westbourne Terrace Driscoll Boston Aberdeen Henry Carroll Carroll Lynn New Classical High School

Yankees Used as Bogeys in Reciprocity Debate

Montreal Sept 11 and the Post staff correspondent report Taft's stance on protection and cheap labor is challenged by reciprocal trade arguments. The piece portrays Republicans defending protectionist views amid the Dominion's reciprocity debate.

Montreal Taft Dominion United States Quebec

Canadian Reciprocity Debate Divides Voters Across Provinces

The article analyzes American Canada trade shifts under reciprocity and Tory tactics to sway voters. It highlights prominent figures like Laurier and Henri Bourassa, the French Canadian response, and tensions over tariffs and language policy amid a tense political climate.

Reciprocity drives Canadian farming and railways under Laurier

The piece argues farmers back reciprocity as a chance given by Laurier while opposing voices gain ground. It notes railroads Jim Hill Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk moving into the US with agreements and predicts a ballot outcome before the next election. It recounts a Montreal Liberal meeting where Conservative hecklers were silenced as police cleared disruptors.

Laurier Canada Criers Jim’ Hill Canadian Pacific United States Boston & Maine New England Canadian Grand Trunk Yankee Montreal Sydney Fisher Borden Mr. Fisher God Save the King Empire

Wished to Visit Husband at Reformatory After Marriage

Carmela Schappa of Haverhill wept yesterday as she tried to secure permission to accompany her newlywed husband Giacomino to Concord Reformatory. He had been arrested on her complaint last week amid fears he would flee to Philadelphia. She pleaded to join him when no official could revoke the sentence.

Carmela Schappa Haverhill Concord Reformatory Giacomino Philadelphia

Doctor in Terre Haute shoots woman in self defense

Dr. D R Spieler surrendered to authorities after shooting Mrs Lillian McCulloch in his office Saturday night. He was released on a $2000 bond and claimed years of coercion and attempted silence totaling over $3000. He said she fired first. Mrs McCulloch is in serious condition.

Terre Haute Ind D. R. Spieler Lillian McCulloch

Famous Shaker Sister S. Emily Copley Dies at Kinfield

Thompsonville Conn Sept 11 Sister S Emily Copley a prominent Kinfield Shaker and trustee of the North Shaker family for 31 years has died at the Shaker settlement near here. Born in England in 184, she came to the U S at age seven with her family and joined the Enfield Shaker community. Her collection of Shaker articles was displayed at the atheneum in Wariford.

Thompsonville Conn S. Emily Copley Kinfield Here England Enfield Copley Atheneum Wariford

Poslam Skin Remedy Promoted for Pimples and Eczema

An advertisement touts Poslam for quick skin cleansing before events. It claims overnight use clears blemishes and eczema and stops itching, with sales through multiple druggists and a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories. Poslam Soap is also advertised.

Itec All Riker Jaynes Drug Stores Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Dent Emergency Laboratories West 25Th Street New York City

Obituaries of several Boston area residents and relatives

A list of death notices and funeral plans for Julia C Allen William Duncan Balch George Oswell Baxter Elizabeth Coyle William S Cutler John Dennis John Downing Margaret M Dunford infant Mary Manning Martin Fay Leopold A Fink Edward Flaherty Leopold Fink Hugh J Gallagher Patrick Hanlon Bridget Hurley and others. Funeral times localities and church services are noted with addresses and parishes.

Allen Cambridge Julia C George W. Allen Concanton John Anderson Putnam Avenue St. Paul’s Church Balch Malden William Duncan Balch Caroline Stanwood Salem Street Brunswick Baxter Roxbury George Oswell James H Margaret Baxter Shirley Street St. Patrick's Church Dudley Street Mt. Benedict Coyle Somerville Elisabeth Coyle St. Francis de Sales Church Charlestown Cutlwr Brookline Mays William S. Cutler Walnut Street Dennis John Mary Dennis Bunker Hill Street St. Catherine’s Church Vine Street Baltimore Downing Mast Boston Thomas. F Mary I. Manning New Calvary Martin Annie Fay Cleary Mayfair Street St. Joseph’s Church Circuit Street Irish Charitable Society Flaherty East Boston Edward J Daniel P Sarah Flaherty Haynes Street Mt. Hope Cemetery Fink Leopold A Mary Fink Nicholson Court Holy Trinity Church Shawmut Avenue Germanic Court New York Providence Gallagher Sparta Wis Hugh J Rose Edward Galagher Magdala Street Ashmont Hanlon South Boston Patrick Nora Hanlon St Augustine’s Church Walpole Hurley Bridget John Hurley Broderick Medford Street Rei Eral

Obituary notices and funeral details listed for area residents

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Mary T Keogh George T Knight Hugh A Madden Eleanor Mahoney Eugene Martin Elizabeth Meader Edward F McCanna Anne McDermott Annie McLaughlin Alice A Rogers James Sullivan and others. Services set for Sept 12 13 18 with mass and requiem across Roxbury Dorchester Brookline and East Lynn. Charitable Society members noted for attendance and forthcoming services.

Madden Dorchester Hugh A. Madden Rosedale Street St. Matthew’s Church McCanna Allston Edward FF Commonwealth Avenue St. Mary's Church of the Assumption Harvard Street Brookline Sharon St. Mary's of the Assumption Bridgeport Conn New York Trish Society Martin Fay Mayfair Street Roxbury St. Joseph's Church Circuit Street

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