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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
5
The European press introduces intimate addresses to people in the public eye as a new format. The Post prints rare instances in New England, presenting letters that reveal how prominent individuals are viewed by others.
R Charles King 60 a Boston and Maine railroad conductor living in Fitchburg was struck by a Dorchester owned car on Main Street near Elm. He lay in critical condition at Waltham Hospital with possible skull fracture and internal injuries as the driver and owner were questioned and released.
The seventh Boston Food Fair by Boston grocers begins at Park Square Coliseum with 30000 electric lights and an inaugural 4 PM ceremony led by Mayor Hibard. Sousa curates daily programs with Miss Lucy Allen and Miss Rose Reichard performing. afternoon and evening schedules feature operatic selections, orchestral pieces, and new works written for the fair.
Newton September 27 All injured in Saturday Lexington auto accident are improving except Victor Van Zant the chauffeur in a Newton Hospital with a fractured collar bone hip injuries and broken ribs Slocum Moore and Gill suffer shock but expected to recover Parks a Newton High School senior dies his funeral set for 2 p m tomorrow at 88 Devin Road Newton Centre High School ball team cancels Tuesday game out of respect all boys were seniors and members of Nu Nu and P Be societies
Washington September 27 The official opening of the sixth triennial session of the International Congress on Tuberculosis will occur at 11 oclock tomorrow morning in the new National Museum. A distinguished gathering of scientists is expected.
President Roosevelt names Secretary Cortelyou to deliver the welcome on behalf of the United States as host. Delegates from foreign nations will follow with greetings in alphabetical order. Cortelyou will close the opening meeting and the congress will reconvene Saturday after seven sections study sessions.
A Massachusetts editor casts John Golden as a bold labor champion and potential lieutenant governor candidate. The appeal highlights his mill work, leadership of textile unions, child labor experience, and long Massachusetts residence while noting his appeal to workers and the Boston ballpark backdrop.
East Boston ready for the Iona Club powwow tonight at 8. Officials keep the main surprise secret while promising a show never seen before in any city. Soprano Lilian Clancy of sections 1 to 4 will sing beside a central campfire stage, as the club boasts its best idea yet since its 1903 founding.
The funeral of Clinton Childs, fatally shot in Waltham, was held this afternoon from the home of his sister Mrs. O. W. Ring in Bath. The service was conducted by Rev. D B Holt of the Wesley Methodist Church.
The Catholic Church will implement a new music code by October 1 under Pope Pius X. Sanctuary choirs will be formed in all churches, replacing women choristers with male or boy choirs to emphasize Gregorian chant in liturgical services.
Archbishop O Connell announced from Boston pulpits that he will buy the Pilot and use it to explain Catholic doctrine. The paper will be restored as a religious weekly under new editorial management, with St Josephs Church cited as the archbishop's former parish involved in the plan.
Walter White, 50, conductor on the Concord Maynard Hudson line, was drowned after being thrown from his car when it struck a telegraph pole on the Sudbury River bridge. He fell into the river and died before help arrived. His widow lives in Worcester.
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