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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aberdeen
Henry Carroll
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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.
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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.
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God Save the King
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cambridge
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George W. Allen
Concanton
John Anderson
Putnam Avenue
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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
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Coyle
Somerville
Elisabeth Coyle
St. Francis de Sales Church
Charlestown
Cutlwr
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Mays
William S. Cutler
Walnut Street
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John
Mary Dennis
Bunker Hill Street
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Vine Street
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Mast
Boston
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New Calvary
Martin
Annie Fay
Cleary
Mayfair Street
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Circuit Street
Irish Charitable Society
Flaherty
East Boston
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Daniel P
Sarah Flaherty
Haynes Street
Mt. Hope Cemetery
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Leopold A
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Nicholson Court
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Wis
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Rose
Edward Galagher
Magdala Street
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Hanlon
South Boston
Patrick
Nora Hanlon
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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.
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Dorchester
Hugh A. Madden
Rosedale Street
St. Matthew’s Church
McCanna
Allston
Edward FF
Commonwealth Avenue
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Harvard Street
Brookline
Sharon
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Bridgeport
Conn
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Trish Society
Martin Fay
Mayfair Street
Roxbury
St. Joseph's Church
Circuit Street
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