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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1909

Page

3

Chief Masons Here Today in Boston Meet for 97th Annual

The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite and Free Masonry meets at the Masonic Temple in Boston for the 97th annual session. Most Puissant Sovereign Commander Lawrence presides as Harry Palmer’s successor, with a Massachusetts man to receive the 53d degree. Ladies’ day events include a Hotel Somerset luncheon and an evening theatre party. The 33d degree will be conferred on honorees tonight.

Supreme Council of Buffalo N. Y Harry L. Palmer Samuel C. Lawrence Medford Palmer Lawrence Bosta Somerset

Wireless aids stranded Carib off Cape Hatteras

Wireless telegraph aided the Clyde line steamer Carib stranded off Cape Hatteras after a night at anchor. The ship, bound from New York to Wilmington North Carolina and Brunswick Georgia with passengers and cargo, received prompt distress relief through wireless communication.

Beaufort N. C Clyde Line Carib New York Wilmington Brunswick

Thief Chase in Roxbury Ends With Escape

Two men fled after grabbing a tray of 14 carat signet rings from Roxbury Joan Company at 1247 Tremont Street. Al Davis pursued through Columbus Avenue to Cottage Street before they leapt a fence onto the railroad tracks and vanished amid midday crowds.

Columbus Avenue Roxbury Joan Company Tremont Street Roxbury al Davis Cottage Street Davis

Memorial services for Rev L B Bates

Memorial services for the Rev L B Bates were held at Bromfield Street Church in East Boston under the Boston Preachers Association. Bishop Mallalieu opened with prayer. eulogies by Rev O P Gifford, Rev A Z Conrad, and Rev George Phinney. Attending were ex Governor John L Bates and Mrs Bates, Mrs Bates widow, Hon George H Carter and Mrs Carter, and Mr and Mrs William Gilchrist with Mrs M B Harvey.

L. B. Bates East Boston Bromfield Street Boston Preachers’ Association Mallalieu P. Gifford Brookline A. Z. Conrad Park Street Church George Phinney PDP Roslindale

End of Cambridge Subway Work Begins in Boston End

Work will start on the Boston end of the Cambridge subway this week on Grove street.

Boston Cambridge Grove Street

Spanish Troops at Melilla Advance Against Moors Reported

Madrid Sept 20 an official notice states Spanish troops at Melilla have commanded their advance against the Moors in the ongoing conflict.

Madrid Melilla Nave

Witness Testimony In Russell Estate Hearing Reveals Long Case

Forty two witnesses, many Melrose neighbors, identified Daniel Blake Russell as the man they knew. The hearing explored a contested family estate with a capias sought for William C Russell and questions about a past drugged claim. Witnesses included Peter McNally, John Jones, Mrs Mary A Smith, and Robert Norman Twist detailing travels and recognition at court. Adjournment set for Wednesday. petitions seek reaccounting, bonds, distribution, and discharge of executors.

Daniel Blake Russell Capias William C. Russell Daniel Lawton Russell Nason David Blake Peter McNally Melrose Daniel Russell Robert N. Twist Malone N. Y John N. Jones Moreland Street Roxbury Congress Street Boston Sheldon Jones Flussell Frank I. McNally Mr. Russell Mary A. Smith Detroit Heber Smith Twist Providence Daniel Blake California Barnesville Minn Norwood Deere Mary Russell

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy

Advertisement proclaims Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. Claims its gentle healing effects and physician prescription status with a sworn purity certificate. Offers sample bottle by mail and lists prices 50 cents and one dollar at drug stores.

Boston Daily Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Ferry Upsets a Sloop in Harbor

The Dartmouth ferry struck a small sloop on the Atlantic avenue route at night. Two sailors, Smith and Ross, were thrown into the water and rescued by lifeboat crewman, then warmed aboard the ferry and taken to dry clothes at the Atlantic avenue store. Ross lives at 191 Ferry street Everett and Smith at 379 Meridian street East Boston.

Dartmouth Atlantic Avenue F. A. Knudson A. C. Howe Smith Ross Howe Knudson Boston Davits Leyland Line East Boston D Atwood Company

Headless Lady Miss May Elword Identified by Readers

A reader from 12 Yale street South Boston identified Saturday's Headless Lady as Miss May Elword. She said friends recognized the photo quickly and she was surprised, noting she had not seen the Post photographer snap it.

May Elword Yale Street Boston Miss Elword Post

Burglar Caught by Girl at 32 Falmouth Street

Florence Fox a14 year old warned her father Arthur W Fox last night that a burglar was in the cellar of his home at 32 Falmouth Street and telephoned Station 16 while her father overpowered the intruder.

Florence Fox Arthur W. Fox Falmouth Street Station 16

Man Arrested After Break In At Family Home

At about 8 30 Florence heard noises in the cellar and alerted her father. They grappled with a burglar identified as Joseph W Emery who confessed, seized a carpenter tools kit, and was charged with breaking and entering and theft. He has no home.

Florence Mr. Fox Joseph W. Emery

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