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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1906

Page

5

Great Archbishop O Connell Receives Clergy in Cathedral

Clergy from across the archdiocese gather in the cathedral this afternoon to extend congratulations to Archbishop William H O Connell now coadjutor archbishop of Boston. Arch bishop Williams admired leader will observe as benediction and Te Deum close the service.

William H.o’connell Boston James T. Whelan Robert Johnson Gate of Heaven Church South Boston O'Connell Williams

Immigration conference in Washington plans announced

Immigrant Commissioner George B. Billings left Sunday night for Washington for a conference with Commissioner General Frank P. Sargent on immigration affairs. Immigration commissioners from major regions are expected to attend in Washington. The precise recommendations remain undecided. in Billings' absence, Assistant Commissioner James Hurley will handle duties.

George B. Billings Washington Frank P. Sargent United States Mr. Billings James Hurley

Lawyer and wife adopt year old boy advertised by doctor

In New York on April 2 a millionaire lawyer and his wife adopted a year old boy promoted by Dr. John Wilson Gibbs who praised the infant as a perfect specimen of humanity.

New York John Wilson Gibbs

Cure for Drunkenness

A fragmentary verse recalling a life of drink and ruin. The speaker laments a past of hopeless drunkenness and loss, expressing remorse and a desire for renewal. The lines evoke spiritual struggle and a vow toward sobriety.

Furniture Dealers Plan Boston Banquet Meeting

The Greater Boston furniture dealers plan a banquet at the American House on April 18 to foster fellowship. Governor Curtis Guild Jr and Mayor John F. Fitzgerald are among invited dignitaries, with a pre-dinner business meeting of the Home Furnishers' Association.

Greater Boston Curtis Guild, Jr John F. Fitzgerald Charles W. Bartlett Daniel W. Lane William N. Olin William A. Morse E. A. Horton Home Furnishers’ Association Boston C. E. Osgood Company Arthur McArthur & Co Holmes, Luce & Co Shawmut Furniture Company Plimpton, Hervey Company Frank Ferdinand Atkinson Company J. A. Hedin Eldridge & Peabody James Ellis

Stamp Collectors Dine at Boston Event

J. Melville of London presided at a reception and banquet by the Boston Philatelists at Young's Hotel with over 75 attendees. Speeches honored Melville and local leaders. three stamp collections were shown valued at 35 000, 15 000, and 20 000 dollars. Melville plans tours to promote the society.

Red J. Melville Order of Philatelists London England Boston Philatelists Young’s Hotel Mr. Melville W. O. Wylie C. A. Hewes Boston Society C. F. Rathfucks Society C. A. Grimmons Somerville H. A. Kidder C. H. Fowle George F. Loring Francis C. Foster United States Hawaiian Islands L. A. Green Melville Boston New York

Meerschaum Pipe Presented to Somerville Fireman Blaisdell

William J. Blaisdell, recently resigning as call lieutenant of Hose 5 Somerville, was honored with a handsome meerschaum pipe by the company at their hose house on Somerville and Lowell streets. Chief James R. Hopkins presented it, Blaisdell replied, and the event concluded with a banquet. Blaisdell served in the Somerville fire department for 35 years.

William J. Blaisdell Hose 5 Somerville Lowell Streets James R. Hopkins Blaisdell Somerville Fire Department Dr. Graham National Biscuit Company Graham

Deaconess Hospital Nears Completion in 1907

The new New England Deaconess Association Hospital at Longwood is to be finished January 1, 1907. It will house 44 beds, include a roof garden, and still requires 50,000 dollars to be debt free. The Deaconess report notes 28 students in training at the Bible Training School under Superintendent Orianna F Harding, and the hospital cared for 240 patients with 4732.86 dollars in gratuitous expenses during the year.

New New England Deaconess Association Hospital Longwood Bible Training School Orianna F. Harding

Russia Reports $50 Million Bond Deal

8ST. PETERSBURG April 2 It is reported that Russia has secured $50,000,000 by negotiating short term bonds in Berlin.

Petersburg Russia Berlin

Hair slasher strikes in Boston elevated station

Irene McLoughlin 16 suffers a jagged cut to eight inches of her chestnut hair at the Dover Street elevated station as her father and bystanders watch a short thick man with a dark complexion, derby hat, and dark suit. Police assign plainclothes men to catch the culprit. The incident disrupts a busy evening commute in East Boston.

Dover Street Irene McLoughlin Maryerick Street East Boston Mr. McLoughlin Irene Miss McLoughlin O’lalor Station 5 Fitton High School Suffolk Engraving Company Congress Street Maverick Street

Opposition to Mrs Masury in D A R Stirs Cont Confab

Delegates at the continental congress in Huntington chambers wrestle with nominating committee results for Massachusetts D A R regent. Incumbent Mrs Charles H Masury of Danvers seeks a fourth term despite opposition reports. National body to confirm officers and elect ten vice president generals at the forthcoming congress.

Massachusetts the Daughters of the American Revolution Conference of Regents Continental Congress Theodore C. Bates Worcester National Society

Parlor Suite Offers Curved Frames and Tapestry Upholstery

Three piece parlor suite features curved frames and seats and backs upholstered in tapestry. Price listed as .75.00.

Finest quality rattan and willow goods on display

The exhibit showcases new 1906 patterns in rattan and willow furniture. Each piece is guaranteed, with many designs offered as special orders not available elsewhere.

Old Hickory Furniture Promoted for Harsh Outdoor Use

Advise Old Hickory Furniture for outdoor use in extreme weather conditions and tough environments. Describes it as the toughest furniture made and nearly indestructible for lawns piazza camp or country house.

Eddy Refrigerator Ever Reliable In All Styles

We recommend the Eddy model for reliable refrigeration. It is absolutely dry clean and odorless and economical of ice. The Eddy never fails to give satisfaction. We also carry other zinc and stone lined refrigerators.

Cedar chests guard clothing from moths in four sizes

Our improved cedar chests use aromatic red cedar and are built thoroughly to protect the clothing of an entire household. Available in four sizes, they offer the only absolute protection from moths.

Prairie Grass Furniture At The Peak Of Craft And Comfort

An advertisement touts Prairie Grass Furniture as a versatile and highly desirable collection. It highlights beauty of design and coloring, luxurious comfort, and superior strength and durability, claiming unsurpassed value at any price.

Largest Wheelchairs Assortment in Boston Delivers Comfort

Our selection offers the largest wheel chairs in Boston. We handle every appliance for the comfort and convenience of invalids and sell these specialties at a small percent over the actual cost of manufacture, just as we do standard furniture.

Boston

Tells by Their Sleep and Colds in Children

A mother explains how sleep patterns alert to a coming cold in children. She notes heavy breathing and night sweats, then reports rapid recovery after using Scott's Emulsion. The advertisement claims the emulsion prevents weakness and restores sleep quickly. Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl St., New York.

Scott

Sunday Band Concerts Approved by House

The House approved Sunday band concerts despite a committee adverse report on a $15,000 band concert fund. Bolton of Ward 21 led the proponents with Webster of Ward 2 backing him as the House voted 51 to 78 against rejecting the bill.

Committee On Ways and Means Bolton Ward 21 Webster Ward 2 House

National Civic Federation appoints 100 to study immigration

The National Civic Federation yesterday named a committee of 100 to examine the immigration question from all angles. Included are Harvard President Charles W. Eliot MIT President Richard Pritchard Clark University President G Stanley Hall Williams College Professor Harry Hopkins and others such as Max Mitchell Charles F Pidgin and Charles F Plunkett of Adams.

National Civic Federation Eliot Harvard University Pritenett Massachusetts Institute of Technology G. Stanley Hall Clark University Harry Hopkins Williams College Max Mitchell Charles F. Pidgin Charles F. Plunkett Adams

Snowballing Boy Pardoned After Plea and Press

John Kelley of South Boston, convicted for snowballing an elderly man, was pardoned after appeal by District Attorney Moran and Judge Fallon following a Post story. Kelley, released by Assistant Penal Commissioner Carruth, said he will return to school and avoid snowball fights in the future.

John Kelley South Boston Carruth Moran Fallon Young Kelley

Hartford Man and Boston Woman Wed at City Clerk Office

Joseph M. Benway of Hartford and Miss Anna Meal of Boston appeared at the city clerk’s office in Gretna Providence. Benway, 23, declared he was a printer’s son. Meal, 25, said she was Anna Meal’s daughter. The couple left together, reportedly happy.

Providence Joseph IF. Benway Hartford Conn Frederick Benway Anna T. Meal Boston Miss Meal Anna H. Meal

Jealous Man Attacks Pastor Near Greenwich Church

In Greenwich Connecticut on April 2 Rev. John Kopp lies critically injured under police guard after an axe and hammer assault outside his church. Albert De Paul, said to be jealous of his wife the organist and Sunday school leader, is held as the suspect who threatened to chop him to pieces.

Greenwich Conn John Kopp Albert de Paul

Passenger Loses Handbag Overboard From Santiago

Mrs J J Connelly aboard the Ward liner Santiago from Nassau let her handbag slip as she twirled it near the quarantine area and it fell into the sea. The bag reportedly contained 500 dollars.

New York J. J. Connelly Ward Santiago Nassau

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Connell New England Haines Whiskey Dr. Haines Mary Dr. Y. Haines Glenn Bldg Cincinnati Glo Philatelists Czar Chickering Charles H. Masury Paine Furniture Co Canal St North Station Willow and Rattan Old Civic Federation Committee Kelley Boston Maid Gretna W. P. B. BROOKS @ CO Hanover ST Somerset St Pemberton Sq Edward Hatch
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