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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1909

Page

3

Beresford Urges Alliance With English Speaking Nations

Admiral Lord Charles Beresford urged a world alliance of the five great English speaking nations to prevent war. Speaking at a Lawyers' Club luncheon hosted by the Pilgrims of the United States he warned of a red ahead in the European situation and cited Britain’s view of the crisis.

New York Lord Charles Beresford Lord Beresford Lawyers’ Club Pilgrims of the United States Great Britain

Imperial Defence Plan Urges Five Nations Unity

An admiral argues that the nation must present a grand scheme of imperial defence to preserve supremacy at sea. He says life or death hinges on sea power, and envisions a future alliance of five great English speaking nations to prevent war and protect shared bonds and humanity. He admits concern but believes such a scheme could be non aggressive and aligned with common interests.

United States

Deaths shake Chinese crew in South Boston harbor

A Chinese crew aboard the German freighter Elizabeth Rickmers tied at Standard docks in South Boston faced tragedy after Nam Hung Pu leaped into the Indian Ocean amid heat in the stoke hole and Li Hu Chang died of beri beri. The pair's deaths caused panic and the captain urged the voyage to continue as crew prayed for protection.

Elizabeth Rickmers Bremerhaven Standard Boston Indian Ocean Nam Hung Pu Li Hu Chang Kberi-beri

Governor Marshall Declines Boat Party Invitation

In St Louis on September 17 Governor Marshall of Indiana refused to join the Lakes to Gulf Deep Waterways Association’s governor’s boat party to New Orleans. He dislikes being separated from his wife and she from him, so he declined the invitation.

ST. Louis Marshall Indiana

We Offer Prices and Services Beyond Simple Bargains

You will find here more than bargains. The prices quoted reflect our values and efforts to meet your wishes. Our money back guarantee is a form of that willingness to serve you in things to wear.

Treat resigns as U S treasurer effective October

Washington dispatch reports Charles H. Treat United States treasurer has resigned his office with resignation to take effect in October. No successor has been named as of now.

Washington Charles H. Treat United States

Hearing Deferred in Jordan Case for Insanity

Chester S. Jordan murder trial sees a postponed new trial motion to be heard before Judges Bell and Stevens at Mast Cambridge courthouse next Saturday. Judge Aiken delayed today’s hearing. juror Willis A. White of Maynard, confined at Bloomingdale Hospital, is central to the insanity defense, with experts from both sides ready to testify. Dr. Frank J. Rich of Maynard and Dr. George E. Titcomb of Concord will be called, and Judge Keyes’s order committing White to asylum will be offered.

Chester S. Jordan Bell Stevens Mast Cambridge Aiken Willis A. White Maynard White Bloomingdale Worcester Jordan Bartlett Cymric Frank J. Rich George E. Titcomb Concord Keyes

New Board of Firemen Elects Officers in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts State Firemen's Association in Plymouth on September 17 announced officers for the coming year. President Burton Steere of Springfield. secretary D. Arthur Burt of Taunton. treasurer H. R. Williamson of Worcester. first vice president J. W. Manley of Brookline. second vice president G. I. Johnson of Waltham. Honorary vice presidents include A. P. Gorman of Gloucester and several chiefs from Taunton Westfield Northampton and others. Board of directors features Edward F. Cahill New Bedford and James Felton Amesbury among three-year appointees. The relief fund committee lists Chief Hosmer of Lowell. Delegates to the International Association of Fire Chiefs include Steere and Frank C. Whitmarsh of Braintree.

Burton Steere Springfield D. Arthur Burt Taunton H. R. Williamson Worcester J. W. Manley Brookline G. I. Johnson Waltham A. P. Gorman Gloucester Ff. A. Leonard J. H. Byers Westfield F. F E. Chase Northampton

Labor leader Peckham narrowly escapes rock attack

Newburyport reports Alderman George P. Peckham, a shoe worker and Citizens' Street Railway employee, survived a rock thrown at him near the Chase Shawmut electrical factory last night. He suspects labor dispute motives after threats from strike breakers.

Newburyport George P. Peckham Peckham Shoe Cutters’ Union Chase-Shawmut Electrical Citizens’ Street Railway Company

Penniless Man Ends Life With Poison

A well dressed, unidentified man was found dead in a field near Revere Beach, beside him an eight ounce bottle of undiluted carbolic acid. A note reading It is a sad story. No money, no friends was in his coat pocket. Antonio Colorusso of Fairfield street, Revere, reported the discovery to the Medical Examiner Magrath.

Revere Beach Boston, Revere Beach & Kynn Antonio Colorusso Fairfield Street Revere Magrath

Gray's Suit Sale Promises Great Values Today

Gray's department store announces suit sale with savings on every suit. Shoppers are told to look for labels in pockets from 17 major U.S. makers, with discounts up to 15 dollars per item. Located at Washington and Hanover.

United States F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover

Death Takes Prof. Smith Hanover NH Seventieth-First

Dartmouth Medical School Dean Professor William Thayer Smith died at his Hanover home at 71. Born March 20, 1839 in New York, he earned degrees from Yale and Dartmouth and led physiology and clinical surgery at Dartmouth Medical School. He was surgeon at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and a member of several medical societies. survived by two sons.

Hanover N. H William Thayer Smith Dartmouth Medical School Professor Smith New York Asa D. Smith Dartmouth College Yale University Dartmouth Medical Department University of New York Dartmouth Medical Department Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Smith American Medical Association American Academy of Medicine American Association For the Advancement of Science New Hampshire State Medical Society

Cambridge Man Jailed For Interfering With Street Car Conductor

In municipal court Peter F King of Cambridge was arraigned on a charge of interfering with a street car conductor in the discharge of his duty. He was found guilty and sentenced to 10 days in the House of Correction by Judge Burke.

Peter F. King Columbia Street Cambridge House of Corection Burke

Former Cambridge Police Chief Dead

Lothrop J. Cloyes, who led Cambridge police for over 17 years, died at his home on 55 Trowbridge Street after a two week illness. He was 74 and survived by a wife, a son, and a daughter. Funeral arrangements set for 2:30 pm with a police escort from the residence to the cemetery.

Lothrop J. Cloyes Cambridge Police Trowbridge Street Cambridge Cloyes

Blue Serge Suits for Winter at F Gray Co Sale

F Gray Co shows finest blue serge suits in fall and winter weight priced at 9.99. Washington and Hanover address.

F. Gray Co FE. Gray Co EF. Gray Co Washington Hanover

Wright Tops Record With 765 Feet Flight Over Berlin

In Berlin on Sept 17 Orville Wright flew his aeroplane before the empress Princess Louise and court. He reached 233 metres or 765 feet breaking Hubert Latham’s 183 metre record.

Berlin Orville Wright Iempress Louise Prince Adelbert Prince Auguist Hubert Latham

Unidentified Man Found Floating in Frog Pond on the Common

A body of an unidentified man, described as about 345 years old, was discovered floating in the Frog Pond on the Common early yesterday morning. Police investigate the unusual age detail as a possible misprint or misidentification.

Roosevelt Bags Elephant Campaigning Deathless Record

Nairobi dispatch reports Theodora Roosevelt has killed a bull elephant with good tusks in the Mweru district while Kermit Roosevelt hunts independently at Guaso Ngiro, securing five lions and three buffaloes. The news comes from British East Africa on September 11.

Nairobi British East Africa Theodora Roosevelt Mweru Kermit Roosevelt Guaso Ngiro

Tolstoi 81 Arrives in Moscow for Birthday Return

Count Leo Tolstoi visits Moscow for the first time in years, arriving after celebrating his 81st birthday last week.

Count Tolstoi Moscow Leo Tolstoi

F. Gray Co. Slashes Prices on Boys Suits in Ad

Local ad from F. Gray Co. invites shoppers to bring boys to the store at Washington and Hanover with suits priced from 1.98 to 3.98 and extra pants included with each suit. The note promotes boys' double breasted wool ensembles in multiple price points.

F. Gray Co Busy Corner Washington and Hanover Ede Clesea Boston The Ade

Gray Co Presents Priestly Cravenetted Overcoats

EF Gray Co advertises the largest line of Priestly cravenetted overcoats in Bortor. Visit the people's store at F Gray's located on Washington and Hanover for a wide selection and best prices.

Gray. Co Bortor People's Store F. Gray's Washington and Hanover

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beresford England Amante Treat U. 8. Treasury H. Newman & — Inc Popular Price Tailors Washington St.,Jr Selly Beef Joseph Squire North St Gray Co Hanovss Ude Gray Washington and Hanovey Adv New &Co N. Y Wolf’s Clothier Portland Board OF Firemen Plymouth Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association LABOR Death Prof. Smith Lisle Wright T. Roosevelt Gale &kKent State House Gale & Kent America Court St Auy
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