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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1909

Page

14

Leaders Urge Jones to Run for Lieutenant Governor

Charles H. Jones of Weston, president of the Shoe and Leather Exchange, is urged to run on the Democratic ticket for Lieutenant-Governor despite denying any political ambitions. James H. Vahey and Charles S. Hamlin reportedly presented reasons for Jones to seek the nomination at the Democratic State convention.

Charles H. Jones Weston Shoe and Leather Exchange Jones James H. Vahey Charles S. Hamlin

Hudson Kills Fulton’s Kin at Home in New York

Charles Ix Moore, a Columbia University graduate and civil engineer, descendant of Robert Fulton, killed himself at his New York home on the eve of the Hudson Fulton's celebration. He had suffered ill health for some time, linked to caisson disease from work in Pennsylvania tunnels under the Hudson.

New York Charles Ix. Moore Robert Fulton Columbia University Pennsylvania Hudson

New Year Observances Across Synagogues Reach 100000

Thousands of Jewish worshipers gathered yesterday in Reform and Orthodox synagogues, with Boston reporting the largest turnout ever. Immigrants at Tong Wharf marked 5670, as rabbis urged faith and charitable giving, and services featured special music and appeals for Associated Jewish Charities.

Boston Immigration Bureau Tong Wharf Land of Promise Temple Israel Commonwealth Avenue Charles Fleischer Adath Israel Associated Jewish Charities Fleischer God Heaven Earth Ohabei Shalom Union Park Street M. M. Weichler

Diphtheria Germ Carriers Found in Brighton Children

About 8000 children in the city carry diphtheria germs in their throats and noses, results from the Brighton district school examinations show. The first Sprighton school survey ended yesterday and health officials say the finding is not alarming.

Board of Health Brighton Sprighton

Actors Lost in Fog Return After 12 Hours

Thirty vaudeville performers stranded in dense fog along the Merrimac River were brought back to Newburyport after being adrift from Captain Currier's motor boat Mildred earlier in the day. The troupe had left after a vaudeville show for Haverhill and a rescue effort brought them safely home this afternoon.

Newburyport Merrimac Haverhill

Fog Forces Actors To Anchor On Merrimac River

About an hour out, dense fog rolled in forcing the stranded troupe to anchor mid river. With no cabin aboard, the actors sat through the night as the mist lingered until late afternoon, finally lifting near Pines Park shore at Groveland.

Merrimac River Pines Park Shore Groveland

Senatorial Kettle Boils Across Three Districts

Attention in all parts of the State centers on three senatorial fights. In the fourth Essex district Arthur Nason and Leslie Morse of Haverhill and Samuel Porter of Amesbury vie for the seat. Dorchester pits Gideon B. Abbot against A B S Weeks. Back Bay features three candidates Charles D B Fiske Myron E Pierce and George Holden Tinkham with support for Ward II.

George Holden Tinkham

Gartland Seeks Trustee Post in Eagles Vote

Omaha dispatch reports Fraternal Order of Eagles election results delayed. Louisville leads contenders to host next year’s convention. H J Lee Seattle Theodore Bell Napa William F Gartland Boston and Owen Crane Cleveland head the field for trustees with a likely selection.

Omaha Neb Order of Eagles Louisville St. Louis H. J. Lee Seattle Theodore A. Bell Napa Cal William F. Gartland Boston Owen Crane Cleveland

Baby Emperor Pu-Yi in Serious Illness at Pekin Palace

Sept 16. Pu-Yi the 3 year old Emperor of China was reported seriously ill at the summer palace. No details were obtainable from the Chinese foreign office.

Pekin Pu-Yi China Summer Palace Foreign Office

Prominent Real Estate Man Seriously Ill at Home

JL M Hannum a well known real estate man was brought to his home at 331 Harvard street Cambridge after a stroke of paralysis at his Hull summer house several days ago His condition is described as very serious by physicians and family members

JL. M. Hannum Harvard Street Cambridge Hull

Corfetta Arrested After Knife Attack in Newton

Gaetano Corfetta was arrested in Nonantum by Patrolman Mills on a charge of assault with intent to kill. The incident at 40 Dolby Street involved Pas quale Gabrina, who was stabbed multiple times and remained in Newton Hospital in grave condition. Corfetta fled and has been sought by police, with conflicting statements about his whereabouts.

Gaetano Corfetta Nonantum Mills Newton Corfetta Dolby St Pasquale Gabrina Gabrina Newton Hospital Corsetta New Hampshire

Glavis Is Dismissed From General Land Office

L. H. Glavis chief of the field division of the general land office with Seattle headquarters was dismissed from the service by telegraph by Secretary of the Interior Ballinger.

Washington L. H. Glavis General Land Office Seattle Wash Interior Ballinger

London minister chosen to lead Williamstown church

The Rev. Percy Martin of Muswell Hill, London, England, has accepted the call to become pastor of the Congregational Church in Williamstown, Massachusetts, announced September 16.

Williamstown Mass Percy Martin Muswell Hill London England Congregational Church

Boston Tax Dodger Trustees Targeted by Assessor List

Boston's Board of Assessors is pursuing about fifty wealthy residents who act as estate trustees. They are suspected of dodging taxes as trustees hold millions in taxable property, escaping taxation for years. More disclosures are expected as probes continue.

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