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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

2

Silsby Wife Says She Shot Man to Protect Daughter

In Waltham Eben Silsby stands by his wife Rose A Silsby who is jailed for the death of Clinton E Childs She claims she shot to save her daughter's honor and to block an attack The 17 year old girl corroborates the account and the hearing is delayed for counsel advice.

Waltham Eben M. Silsby Clinton E. Childs Childs Rose A. Silsby Boston Clematis Brook Silsby Aces Waverley Frances Child Richard J. Bixamons Silsby House

Tremont Temple Votes on Immersion Policy and Henson’s Resignation

Tremont Temple delegates are empowered to act on a Boston Northern Baptist convention move to admit non immersed members. The Lincoln Park plan spurs debate as other churches threaten withdrawal. The night ends with Rev. Dr. P. S. Henson’s resignation accepted amid strong parishioner tributes.

Boston Northern Baptist Convention Tremont Temple E. F. Snell Lincoln Park P. S. Henson Henson

ELOPERS ARE MARRIED TWICE IN MALDEN

Miss Edith Irene Connell of Pratt street Malden eloped to Providence and wed Edwin Joseph O’Brien of Dorchester. After parental opposition the couple were married again at St Pauls Episcopal Church by Rev W G Doughty. Miss Connell is noted in Malden society circles.

Malden Edith Irene Connell Pratt Street Providence Edwin Joseph O’brien Dorchester Mr. O’brien St. Paul’s Episcopal Church W. G. Doughty O’brien Michael O’brien

Du Pont Forced to Resign From Republican Committee Post

General T. Coleman Du Pont of Delaware is required by President Roosevelt to resign as head of the bureau of campaign speakers and as a member of the Republican committee’s executive committee. A letter to Chairman Hitchcock demanded the retirement, an action tied to opposition over the powder trust. Secretary Loeb said resignation news had been anticipated at the White House.

New York Roosevelt T. Coleman du Pont Delaware National Republican Committee Hitchcock du Pont Taft Powder Trust Loeb Washington White House

Resignation Accepted Of General Du Pont From Key Roles

Chairman Hitchcock announced the resignation of General Du Pont from the executive committee and the speakers bureau. Delayed action until Hitchcock's New York arrival and a personal conference led to acceptance, amid government suit concerns affecting the campaign.

Hitchcock Tast Powder Company

Gave Up Yale to Wed Belle

Rus sell Sargent Fenn of Connecticut abandons Yale studies to marry Miss Katherine Brewster Gray of Boston. The couple wed secretly while his father was on a wedding tour and are now in Boston where Fenn attends Harvard Law School.

New Haven Conn Russell Sargent Fenn Connecticut Yale Katherine Brewster Gray Boston Young Fenn Miss Gray Harvard Law School

Scenic Temple Revere Beach Sunday Opening Until November

Scenic Temple at Revere Beach will open on Sundays likely until November 1 offering high class refined entertainment. Performances run continuously from 2 p m to closing.

Midgley Method Promises Cure for Chronic Constipation

A 19th century public notice features Prof T H Midgley advocating a natural 24 hour habit to end chronic constipation. It cites letters of success, warns against laxatives and drugs, and offers a free book via mail for home treatment and personal guidance.

Free Coupon for Illustrated Constipation Cure Book

Fill in your name and address and mail to Prof. T H Midgley at 1986 Midgley Block Kalamazoo Michigan. By return mail he will send you his illustrated book teaching a simple constipation cure without medicine.

Prof Midgley Aeley T. H. Midgley Midgley Block Kalamaz.0 Mich Kalamazoo

Wreck in Montana Snowstorm Leaves Passengers Dead

A freight westbound struck by a passenger train in a blinding Montana snowstorm killed multiple passengers. Injured include John Burke Boston and Anton Rowcitz Helena with severe trauma. Wrecking and relief trains from Livingston and Billings dispatched to assist.

John Burke Boston Ban S. Westery Sam Slomowitz Anton Rowcitz Helena Susan Corden Flathead Indian Mission L. E. Cordea John Cordea Livingston Billings Hickey

Murder suspect in Danvers Asylum case

A murder suspect is confined to Danvers Asylum. No witness can confirm the suspect’s location between 3 and 4 on the day in question. An investigation seeks alibi details and potential connections to the case.

Danvers Asylum

Deaths and Funerals from Local Notices

Notices from Jamaica Plain Cambridge and Chelsea list deaths Nellie Barrett multiple relatives announce funeral for Sept 28 at Church of Immaculate Conception and 8 80 am mass. Charles W Bingham 23 4 14 privately. Frederick L Gould 84 Cambridge service Sept 27 3 30 pm. Grace A Griffin 62 Cambridgeport service Sept 26 1 pm. Elisa Hallett 61 in Chicago funeral Chelsea invitation extended.

Barrett Jamaica Plain Nellie Francis J Katherine Barrett Edward T. Barrett Arcadia Street School Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue Bingham Charles W. Bingham Charles A Elizabeth A. Bingham Gould Cambridge Frederick L. Gould Massachusetts Ave Griffin Grace A. Griffin Francis Alvah Griffin Boston

Death of Ike O'Neil Weir Noted by Eagles Chapter

The Eternal Order of Eagles Boston announces the death of brother Ike O Neil Weir. Funeral Sunday at 2 p m at 181 Chelsea Street Charlestown with services at St Catherine Church Hayes Square Charlestown. Members urged to attend. Edward H Higgins president William X 5 secretary

Ike O’neil Weir Chelsea Street Charlestown St. Catherine’s Church Hayes Square Edward HB. Higgins William 4X

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