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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1907
Page
5
London Sept 39 The Mauretania proves swifter than the Lusitania during preliminary runs and records just under 28 knots on a measured mile. Builders expect speed to rise by about one more knot after docking and cleaning, with the Mauretania also noted as steadier than the Lusitania.
Police arrest Frank Iorio aged 15 Joseph McCormack 17 Edward Bowden 19 and Frank Alders 19 all of East Boston on larceny charges for holding up a foreign immigrant at Cunard docks last Thursday stealing a handkerchief with French money later exchanged for 17 50 in US currency. The raid targets the Forty Thieves gang long pursued by patrolmen ONeil ODonnell and Fitzpatrick.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians county board in Suffolk met at Hibernian Hall Havre Street East Boston with 60 divisions represented. A letter from the national president outlined member duties and expectations while permission was granted to form a Grove Hall military branch and plans for a grand reunion were debated.
News note reports a solemn high mass for the late Archbishop Williams at St Marys Church North End with Rev. Joseph A. Gorman and others assisting. Also summarized are police actions including gambling raids on 1091 Washington Street five arrests and various injuries and incidents around the city.
NewburghSept 29 Henry Seacord of Hamptonburg was today nominated for the Assembly by the Republicans of the first district of Orange county He is 75 years old and long time resident of the area.
General Booth and General Lawley led a Boston Salvation Army rally in a crowded theatre. Receptions from Governor Guild and a large crowd followed as officers enrolled new converts and the army showcased a year round revival.
At the Boston Theatre to capacity over 4000 men women and children packed the venue for a Salvation Army gospel service led by General Booth. Commissioner Nichols and Colonel Lawley assisted with prayers readings and appeals drawing many to the mercy seat as tears flowed throughout the audience. Tonight Lawley and Nichols will conduct another service at the People's Temple on Washington street.
Memorial services for the British Naval and Military Veterans' Association were held yesterday afternoon at the Church of the Advent Brimmer Street. Major Thomas T. Stokes read the names of eight members who died during the past year. The Rev. L Wynne Jones preached the sermon.
Secretary Taft rests at Shiba Palace as he and Lieut General Terauchi discuss immigration policy amid Japanese American talks. Taft may raise the subject with the Emperor if opportunity arises, while Ambassador O Brien would handle future arrangements. Levens E Wilfrey reports concerns over U S stance.
Warren Ellis Schutt, an American Rhodes scholar at Oxford and former intercollegiate two mile champion, will stay in London preferring English citizenship to losing the girl he loved. He is noted as a Cornell man of distinction.
Washington on September 29 witnessed a grand foundation stone ceremony for the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul at Mt St Alban with a large open air service. President Roosevelt and Bishop Winnington Ingram attended among dignitaries including J Pierpont Morgan and Justices Fuller Brewer.
Worcester September report states the main offices of the trolley lines linked to the New Haven road will be relocated to Boston, signaling a regional consolidation. The development shifts administration and could affect service management and operations.
Medford police raided the boathouse at 121 Riverside Avenue after days of observation and seized three quarters of a gallon of whiskey and four gallons of beer. The premises are operated by Andrew Murphy and used to store boats. Officers Lennox Watson and T F Connors conducted the raid.
New York announces a first public school course this winter on practical handling of a turbine engine as part of the industrial training program at the new Stuyvesant High School on East Fifteenth street.
An advertising pitch claims liquor costs include licenses lights and rent, urging readers to buy four quarts for three dollars prepaid. It argues bottle goods differ in price due to profits and lowers grade when oversold. Callahan & Co of Boston touts a “fine, pure old whiskey” with fifty years in business at 158-166 Federal Street.
Cassie Chadwick, serving time for bank wrecking in Oberlin Ohio, is reported weak by the doctor in charge at the State prison hospital in Columbus. The official statement says she may deteriorate and could drop off at any minute.
The University of Chicago high school has increased tuition from 40 to 50 per quarter for the coming term. The first session of the new school year starts Tuesday.
At a special meeting in Wells Memorial Hall the Sinn Fein League officers set a Wednesday gathering for Oct 2 in the same hall. News from Ireland suggests several MPs may resign party fealty unless nationality becomes the defining feature of Irish policy.
Thomas Hanley, a juror who convicted Caleb Powers in the Goebel murder case, collapsed and died at his Paris home during a furniture sale. He becomes the 25th person linked to the Powers case to die violently or suddenly.
Lexington Ky Sept 29. Sam Bagge a farmer living at Hutchinson Station blew off his head with a dynamite stick after writing his will. The accident occurred this afternoon and police reported no other persons were involved.
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