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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

12

Roosevelt’s Son Spotted at Harvard Practice in Boston

Theodore Roosevelt Jr arrived in Boston yesterday instead of staying at Thompsonville factory work. He attended Harvard football practice at the Stadium, watched from the sidelines, and declined to confirm if he was attempting any form of hockey while mingling with former college friends. He was not located that night, with Dunster Hall believed to be his stop.

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Thompsonville Conn Boston Harvard Teddy Cambridge Teddy Jr Roosevelt Dunster Hall

Bean Wins Republican Nomination In Three Vote Recount

James W. Bean of Cambridge won the Republican legislative nomination by three votes in a recount in the Second Middlesex district, defeating Charles J. Wood. The photo features Bean and Wood.

Elmer Chickering James W. Bean Cambridge Middlesex Charles J. Wood

Bean Wins Recount in Cambridge House Race

In the second Middlesex district Cambridge wards 4 5 6 and 7 recount alters result. James W Bean defeats Charles J Wood by three votes 596 to 593 after a recount prompted by Bean a Cambridge Chronicle proprietor. Julius Meyers and Harry A Penniman placed first and second respectively.

Middlesex Cambridge James W. Bean Charles J. Wood House of Representatives Wood Bean Julius Meyers Harry A. Penniman Cambridge Chronicle

O'Neil Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy

Joseph H. O'Neil declared he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor and will not oppose Senator James H. Vahey. He asked to be cut out of politics, noting less interest in the Democratic convention than in years past.

Joseph H. O'Neil O'Neil James H. Vahey

Peace to their ashes says Keliher of critics

Congressman John A. Keliher dismisses criticisms from Richmond Pearson Hobson and ex Mayor John F. Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald alleged Keliher had Hibbard administration support. Keliher replies the charge is untrue and says Hobson was dealt with when he came to town.

Keliher John A. Keliher Richmond Pearson Hobson John F. Fitzgerald The Republic Fitzgerald Kelcher Hibbard Hobson

Homes topple during Gilberton celebration injuring guests

In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on September 28 a celebration at John Ambrose's home caused the Ambrose house and two adjoining two story frame houses owned by the Schafer estate to topple from their piers while being raised. William Ambrose suffered a fractured arm and his parents and a guest sustained head and severe injuries as the wreckage collapsed into the ruins.

Mahanoy City Penn John Ambrose Gilberton William Ambrose Schafer Ambrose Ueenitare’s

Beers Surrenders on Bucket Shop Charge

Alfred M. Beers, alleged bucket shop operator missing since Aug 18, turned himself in and posted $500 bail. He is to be arraigned in Municipal Court on the bucket shop charge, the first test of the new bucket shop laws. Beers denies guilt and says he will be cleared.

Alfred M. Beers Beers 4& Post Pall

Congress Opens Sixth International Tuberculosis Congress

Washington September 28 The sixth triennial international congress on tuberculosis opened in the National Museum auditorium with diplomats, scholars, and officials present. Notables included Dr Robert Koch and Wu Ting Fang among many others as the event aims to spur charitable work and Catholic social initiatives across diocese wards. The archbishop led three speeches urging every individual to aid neighbors, while sessions on day nurseries boys and girls clubs settlement work drew applause and pledges of support.

Washington National Museum Cortelyou United States Robert Koch A. Calmette Paris Bernard Hang Denmark Arthur Newshole London Woodward Cambridge England Clemens von Pirquet R. W. Philip Edinburgh L. Landoury N. Tendeloo Leyden Simon von Unterberger His Majesty's St. Petersburg Camillo Callaja Madrid Wu Ting Fang Jee China Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Charles A. DeCourcey Mary Boyle O'Reilly St. Elizabeth's Guild James T. O'Reilly Lawrence Peter J. Walsh St. Joseph's Church Boston William McCarthy Ladies’ Catholic Club Peter Carr Mission Church Roxbury Florence J. Halloran St. Peter's Church Dorchester de Courcey

Charity Conference Seeks Wider Catholic Involvement

Archbishop O Connell urges Catholic women and men to join charity work at Jordan Hall conference. Speakers cover infant care, orphan care, industrial training, care of the aged and chronic, immigrant aid, and reform through active, generous charity.

O’connell

Bowerman May Manage Doves In Boston Shakeup

New York baseball writer reports Frank Bowerman, ex Giant, favored to replace Joe Kelley as Boston Nationals manager. Dovey owner may clean house including Dan McGann and Bill Dahlen potential trades. Kelley under two year contract could stay or be sent to Toronto as Bowerman takes the helm.

New York Frank Bowerman Joe Kelley Boston Nationals Dovey Boston Bowerman Doves Dan McGann Bill Dahlen William Dahlen Ritchey Beaumont George Browne Beantown Kelley Josephus Toronto Kel Joe Bridwell

Freight Wreck Near Riverview Stuns Waltham

A long freight train on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad broke apart near Riverview in Waltham tonight. One trainman was slightly injured and conductor Landers suffered head cuts but no cars derailed. repairs followed and the train continued.

Waltham Fitchburg Boston & Maine Railroad Riverview Landers Waltham Hospital

Wireless link established with Atlantic fleet at Zamboanga

Wireless communication between the Atlantic battle ship fleet and the Zamboanga station was set at 8 46 this morning The Zamboanga station reported receiving calls from the flag ship Connecticut last night but could not hear the answering signals It was expected that early communication with the fleet would resume It appears Zamboanga heard the fleet calling but did not receive any messages

Manila Zamboanga Connecticut

Charity Conference Closes With Forward Plans

The archbishop praised the first diocesan charity conference held in this country as crowded with Boston's notable citizens. Clergy and laity presented papers on true Christian charity and outlined future efforts to aid the needy.

Jordan Hall Boston

Nurseries in Boston Run by Sisters Aid City Children

Miss Mary Boyle O Reilly details Boston nurseries in congested districts serving Italian mothers in the North End and workers’ families in the South End and South Boston. The programs offer flexible fees, individual case care, and support from Knights of Columbus councils, with sewing guilds supplying linens. Father O Reilly then discusses boys clubs as a remedy to street life, urging lay organized clubs in congested districts.

Mary Boyle O'Reilly Sisters of San Carlos North End Boston Guild of St. Elizabeth South End Sisters of Charity Knights of Columbus Father O'Reilly

Pastor Resigns to Join Wife at New York

Rev. Charles Edward Stowe resigns after six years at Central Square Congregational Church to take a pastorate in New York near his invalid wife and family. He is Harriet Beecher Stowe's son and leaves Jan. 1 while his wife receives medical treatment.

Bridgewater Charles Edward Stowe Central Square Congregational Church New York Mr. Stowe Central Congregational Church Harriet Beecher Stowe

Malden forms Fin. Com. to probe city finances

Ma lden mayor appoints a financial condition commission led by Mayor Richards to audit city expenditures after declaring a record tax rate of 19.20. The panel includes Sen ator Charles S. Dean, Joseph Wiggin, Rep. Frank A. Bayrd, and other city officials with two School Committee members to be named later.

Joseph Wiggin Frank A. Bayrd Charles R. Elder Henry M. Thompson Owen P. Coonan Joseph T. Carr James O. Otis Arthur B. Atwood William B. Hastings Richards

Hultman Named Senator Nominee at Norfolk GOP Convention

Eugene C. Hultman of Quincy was nominated for Senator by the first Norfolk senatorial Republican convention at Wesleyan Hall. H. Clifford Gallagher of Milton chosen for State committee. no contest. B. Herbert Woodsum presided. Judge Everett C. Bumpus nominated Hultman who has served three years in the House. Senator Jenney withdrew from the race.

Eugene C. Hultman Quincy Norfolk Wesleyan Hall H. Clifford Gallagher Milton Young Jenney

Balloon Burst Sends Passengers to the Ground in Dramatic Descent

A balloon descended from six thousand feet after the envelope opened creating a parachute like drift. The crew clung to the sides as the craft slowed its plummet and finally landed safely after an hour and a half of anxious travel.

Bryan Replies To Roosevelt Letter In South Dakota

President Roosevelt’s letter to William J. Bryan was read by Bryan at Tripp and he said he would answer the new points with a statement tomorrow. In Yankton he spoke about bank deposits, attacked Roosevelt for not prosecuting trust magnates, and urged voters to replace Taft posters with Bryan’s? while noting both candidates are pursuing the same office.

Yankton S. D Roosevelt William J. Bryan Tripp Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Mr. Bryan Taft Mitchell Bryan Mr. Taft

Taft Struggles to Speak Amid Rallies in Midwest

Taft’s daylong tour on the Great Northern through Minnesota and North Dakota drew large crowds and lively enthusiasm. By evening his voice was nearly gone, after delivering 16 speeches that wore down his throat from a morning start.

Fargo N. D Great Northern Minnesota North Dakota Taft

Harvard Sophomore Missing At Lake Geneva Near Switz erland

Friends report Harvard Law School sophomore Robert Lincoln Clark is missing after leaving Vevey to swim at Lake Geneva. He sailed from St Gingolph on a boat. the vessel and his clothes washed ashore without a body found. Clark, a Yale graduate from Ansonia Connecticut, entered Harvard law last year.

Robert Lincoln Clark Harvard Law School Switzerland Whe Clark Walter Hastings Vevay St. Gingolph Lake Geneva Ansonia Conn Yale University Harvard University Law School

Equinoctial Storm Signals Harbinger of Winter

A westward storm crossing Lake Ontario dumps rain across New England and the Midwest. Winds up to 40 mph, rapid eastward movement, and a cold front follow with sharp temperature drops. Frosts hit Kansas City and Omaha, and forests in Wisconsin face renewed danger as rain arrives.

Maine Vermont Lake Ontario Lake Huron New England Middle West Wisconsin Goll Kinsman Adirondacks Chicago Cincinnati Kansas City Omaha St. Paul Boston

Husbands devotion breaks as opera dream rises

Mrs Major declares her husband was too devoted and unsuitable as they clash over ambition. The Boston couple met when she posed for The Wood Nymph and later split, with her pursuing an opera career in New York under Rosamond Dare while Major taught art in Boston.

Major Gloucester North Shore Ernest Lee Major Boston Mr. Major Trinity Church Fenway Normal School of Art Bec

Smith Settles Score With Meyers In Star Boxing Bout

New York September 28 Sammy Smith and Lew Meyers settled an old grudge in the main fight at the Roman A C boxing card. Smith dominated the bout delivering sharp blows and emerged the clear winner by a decisive margin as Meyers failed to mount a sustained challenge.

New York Sammy Smith Lew Meyers Smith Meyers

Taft Campaigns Draw Big Crowds In Fargo And Grand Forks

In Grand Forks and Fargo crowds gathered for Taft speeches with three presentations in each city. The Fargo rally featured a massive barbecue with two steers and 20 sheep for thousands of excursionists from up to 450 miles away, plus a torchlight procession guided by 14 bands and mounted cowboys.

Grand Forks N. D Fargo

Peculiar Divorce Case Involving Ex Mayor And Wife

Des Moines ex mayor James Brenton sues his wife for divorce claiming she refuses to button his trousers and has prepared meals for years. The item also advertises Holeproof Hose via Talbot's Boston agency and Black Cat stockings at 25 cents a pair.

James Brenton Des Moines Mr. Map

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Teddy, JR Young Roosevelt O’neil Valey Judge DeCourcey Joseph G. Anderson Robert M. Merrick Sarah T. Burton John P. Leahy Josephine A. Williams Ursuline New Orleans City Orphan Asylum Salem Protectory of Mary Immaculate Newburyport St. Peter’s Lowell Maurice J. O'Connor Richard A. Lynch David F. Tilley M. J. Murray Katherine E. Conway Sisters of the Good Shepherd William J. Sullivan Little Sisters of the Poor John E. Somers Josephine Bleakie Lodging House Commission Grey Nuns Union Park Street East Brookline St. Joseph’s St. Patrick's L. C. Hayes St. Vincent de Paul Society Murray O'Connell FLEET Stouodgce Nary Boyle Oreizl Jody Tames Nolan Mary Boyle O’reilly Malden Hultman South Dakota Harvard Sophis
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