Tenebrae Services Held Across Catholic Churches Citywide
The tenebrae office was chanted in many city churches last night with Cardinal O Connell presiding at the Cathedral. Students from St John s Seminary Brighton and sanctuary choir led the chants under J Frank Driscoll. Holy Week rites continue with services announced at St James Harrison Avenue and St Mary s North End, plus Maundy Thursday observances and blessings of holy oils at the cathedral.
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Cardinal O’connell
St. John’s Ecclesiastical Seminary
Brighton
J. Frank Driscoll
Church of the Immaculate Conception
St. Joseph's Church
Roxbury
St. James’ Church
Harrison Avenue
Michael Sullivan
John ‘Cockney
Rock Island
St. Mary’s Church
North End
O’connell
St. Joseph’s Church
Mgr. Splaine
T. J. Fahey
Charles J. Ring
D. F. Sullivan
Storm of protest over order to tear down Shirley Eustis mansion
John Temple L. Jeffries of the Shirley Eustis Association says Building Commissioner O Hearn ordered the demolition of the historic Shirley Eustis mansion, the last remaining colonial executive mansion in the state, a claim the commissioner denied in a later interview.
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John Temple L. Jeffries
Shirley
Roxbury
Roxbury Shirley-Eustis Mansion Exemption Hearing
The Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury, owned by the Shirley-Eustis House Association, was bought in 1913 for 5000. About 1500 has been spent, with 10000 more planned to restore its colonial look. A rules committee hearing considered exempting it from 1907 building laws until 1918. Jeffries and Appleton spoke in favor, with no opponents.
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Shirley Street
Roxbury
Shirley-Eustis House Association
Hannah Osgood
Jeffries
John Temple L. Jeffries
William Sumner Appleton
Society For the Preservation of New England Antiquities
Boston Area House Preservation Debate Over Shirley House
Commissioner O Hearn denies ordering razing of the 1750 Shirley House now under association care. He warns walls and floors are unsafe and must be repaired or braces funded by the association. The property has historic ties to Shirley, Eustis, and famed visitors.
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O’hearn
Shirley
Commonwealth
Boston
Eustis
Washington
Franklin
Webster
Lafayette
Hannah Osgood
Association
Make Your Own Hair Stain Advertisement
A home hair stain recipe promises to clear dandruff and stop itching. Mix Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine with water and apply daily for two weeks then biweekly until used. It claims to darken gray hair, promote growth, and soften hair without dye.
Huerta Returns Rumor of New Mexican Revolution
General Victoriano Huerta and his secretary sailed from Cadiz on the Antonio Lopez to return to Mexico. His family stays in Barcelona amid rumors Huerta plans a new revolution, according to advices from Cadiz.
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Madrid
Spain
Victoriano Huerta
Cadiz
Antonio Lopez
Suffragists Plan Campaign for Federal Amendment
In New York on March 31 the advisory council of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage adopts a constitution and launches a campaign to urge Congress to submit a federal amendment, embodying Susan B Anthony's proposal to enfranchise women nationwide. The meeting was hosted by Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont.
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New York
Advisory Council
The
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Congress
Susan B. Anthony
O. H. P. Belmont
Nearer agreement on Boston and Maine reorganization
Massachusetts and Vermont debate public service commission approval of any Boston and Maine restructuring. Leased lines back a separate self protection measure while Boston and Maine trustees push to remove Section 12 and seek a streamlined plan financed without multi state approval. A Massachusetts subcommittee meets to draft a compromise bill as New Hampshire and Vermont await outcomes.
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Massachusetts
Public Service Commission
Public Service Commissions
Boston & Maine
Boston & Maine Road
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Railroad Committee
Vermont House
Vermont
Commission
Maine House Supports Standardized Railroad Reorganization Plan
The Maine House and Senate approved a reform track influenced by the Public Service Commissions of Massachusetts Maine and New Hampshire. Massachusetts narrowed differences between leased lines and the parent company and a conference discussed options for leased roads to trade with other railroads if the Boston and Maine group falters.
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Burdett
Massachusetts
Boston & Maine
Boston & Maine Road
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Maine House
Senate
Public Service Commissions
Maine
New Hampshire
United States
George W. Anderson
Public Service Commission
Everett W. Burdett
Fitchburg Road
Philip Dexter
Boston & Lowell Road
Stop Drinking Orrine Ad Targets Working Men
A vintage sales pitch urges men to quit drinking with ORRINE offering refunds if ineffective. It claims widespread employer pressure against drinkers and promises sobriety and higher wages. The ad notes a $1.00 per box price, a free booklet, and distribution through Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in Washington DC.
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Orrine
Orrine CO
Wash. D. C
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards Promised to Restore Complexion
A historic advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. It claims the olive colored tablets remedy pale complexions and puffy dull faces by flushing waste and poisons, recommending nightly use for a time.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Dr. Rawards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Divers Sent to Find F-4 in Hawaii Mission
Expert divers from the New York navy yard were ordered to Honolulu to aid in raising the submarine F-4. The bell tested at the dock stayed water-tight for 14 hours and will be used with a diver inside to locate and attach cables to the submarine. The device, designed by W C Parks, is a 54 inch iron pipe seven feet high with glass ports and surface telephonic and air connections.
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Washington
New York Navy Yard
Honolulu
San Francisco
Hawaii
W. C. Parks
Man and Woman Shot During Skunk Hunt at Haverill
Bernard Patenaune fired at a white object along the Middle River and hit two youths. Walter Meehan sustained facial and hand wounds needing hospital care while Winifred Kelley suffered only minor injuries.
Mayor Curley Shaken by Nude Scene at Tremont Temple
The private screening of The Hypocrites at Tremont Temple prompted Mayor Curley to leave early after an audience saw nude women on screen. City Censor Casey warned that worse was to come, with a formal finding to be presented today. The Mayor indicated he may ban the film in Boston.
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Tremont Temple
Curley
Casey
Boston
B. and M Rates Raised Today
New tariff changes for the Boston and Maine railroad go into effect today. Commuters face an average rate increase of about half a cent per mile under a schedule approved by the Public Service Commission.
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Boston & Maine
Public Service Commission
Dartmouth Ambulance Corps Fund Drive Planned
In Hanover on March 31 a committee of alumni faculty and students is forming a Dartmouth motor ambulance corps for service in the European war zone. The group has consulted the American Red Cross and Palaeopitus and will present the plan at a mass meeting on April 16.
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Dartmouth Ambulance Corps
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth Motor Ambulance Corps
American Red Cross
Palaeopitus
Belgian Relief Fund Subscriptions Total $240841.85
Subscriptions received for Belgian relief total $240,841.85 through treasurer Joseph H. O'Neil at 85 Devonshire Street Boston care of Federal Trust Company. Several donors listed include Abbie Farwell Brown 15.00 and George J. Frechette 5.00 among others. multiple towns in Massachusetts and surrounding states noted.
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Joseph H. O'Neil
Devonshire Street
Boston
Federal Trust Company
Abbie Farwell Brown
Waintewice
Ain Aid Bisibie
Dotowmeater
Mass
KF. H. Cook &Co
Leominater
MAGE
CIA Sens Core
George IT
Foster
Cambridge
Union Congregational Church
Ballardvale
Antamatte
Carrell
Sss
Forest H, Newson
Brockton
Charles Storrow
Fu Merciomory
George J. Frechette
Somersworth
Drgs
Annie
Leiland
Rarity
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Greatest Cash Store
Dorchester
Houghton & Dutton
New England
Houghton & Dutton’s
France
John TH. Sherbourne
Brookline
Charles K. Bolton
James Ford Rhodes
Massachusetts Historical Society
Nathaniel J. Rust
Society of Colonial Wars
Gen. Huerta
New Revolution
Vlasarrm
Sarrpasacs
Vapo Cresolene CO
Cortlandt St
N.Y
Fon Ollars
America
United Shirt & Collar CO
Troy
House
Messrs. Anderson
Dexter
Anderson
Ohio
Hunter
Hot Feather
Skunk
Andrews St
Lynn
Poplin
Washington St
Massachusetts Ave
West Elm St
Water St., Haverhill
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