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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
7
A newspaper classified item lists numerous textiles and fabrics with varied prices. Items include couch covers, curtains, portieres, silks, satin stripes, mohairs, cashmeres, flake cheviots, bourette, vetturino veils, and voile fabrics. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to several dollars in Friday sale context.
A collection of brief items includes Chief Porter of the Creeks discussing election integrity in Indian affairs, an ornate home study with worldly hotel bill decor, Horace Eastman's invention of a locomotive pilot, King Daunt Chua of Uganda with a modern parliament, and F Dumont Smith of Kansas writing from Italy while maintaining a law career and state senate duties.
Margaret Louise Uhrig sought to set aside the May 20 decree in her divorce from Joseph Uhrig, citing a lawyer dispute. Witnesses described agreements on contested vs uncontested status, and notes on payments. The judge questioned recollections before adjourning the matter to Monday at noon.
Representative W. K. S. Cowherd of Missouri was elected chairman of the Democratic congressional committee without opposition. About thirty committee members attended the meeting in the minority room at the Capitol in Washington.
Governor Bachelder of New Hampshire was the special guest last night at the annual banquet of the Sons and Daughters of New Hampshire Club of Somerville. About 100 were present in Unitarian Hall.
Conor O Kelly M P of South Mayo Ireland told a Brookline audience that the Irish party will hold the balance of power in the next English Parliament and that English political leaders will depend on Ireland’s stance. The event at Brookline Town Hall drew a large crowd and featured Rev M T McManus and speakers T B Fitzpatrick John O Callahan Dr Henry V McLaughlin Timmins and John Flemming.
Irish and American colors dominated Paine Memorial Hall as nearly 500 couples attended the Division 71 A. O. H. ball last night. The event featured vibrant sociability from start to finish, with both sides engaging in lively dancing and mingling throughout the evening.
The annual Cushing Academy reunion gathered about 100 members and friends last evening at the Hotel Westminster, featuring socializing and remembrance of school ties.
Lieutenant-Commander Gardiner G. Sims U S delivered a lecture in Parker Hall Beachmont before a large audience. The talk covered the cruise of the United States steamer Vulcan during the Spanish American war and its role as an engineer in naval warfare.
Mr. Frank E. Allen, formerly of Pettingill and Co s estimate department, has been engaged by Mr. Franklin P. Shumway, a well known advertising agent, of 873 Washington Street Boston.
Nearly a thousand clerks from Boston and nearby cities attended the Chelsea Retail Clerks Association ball at Lincoln Hall. Vice-President M A Driscoll served as floor marshal with James H Hearn as assistant. The event featured 24 numbers on the dance order.
Washington April 7 The Senate heard eulogies for the late Senator Hanna as galleries filled and speakers addressed the chamber. Noted tributes came from Foraker Scott Cockrell Platt of Connecticut Cullom Blackburn Elkins Fairbanks Daniel Perkins Depew Bev eridge Dolliver Kearns and Dick. Depew recalled his eight years from public life and the anxious health bulletins. Foraker noted Hanna’s place among the greatest men and the respect and mourning his loss inspired.
A fire at A. L. Snow box manufactory rear 406 Border Street East Boston caused heavy damage with losses around 2000 dollars. The lower floor housed carpenter Herman Drake the upper floor James Murray a planing mill. Two alarms were struck due to nearby lumber yard danger.
New York April 7 Edwin Hawley faced a prolonged session in the Sully receivers case to determine if Hawley and Frank H Ray can be held liable for Sully firm debts tied to cotton deals. Early checks show Hawley drawn for about 44000 to John W Gates Levi C Wier and A W Burchard amid profits and losses in those dealings.
Two hundred Relief Corps women from across the state met at Charles Russell Lowell Post 7 Hall to discuss plans for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Treasurer Harrell Ralph reported 630 dollars in pledges. Dorcas H. Lyman said 150 lunch committee members will provide meals for delegates in Symphony Hall and near Park Street Church. Corps at Plymouth and Lexington vowed open houses.
The proposed constitutional amendment requiring a people’s vote on petitions of 50 000 was defeated in the House with a 107 to 102 roll call after a full session debate. Several Democrats opposed the measure. Twenty Five Dollar Washington Tours via Pennsylvania Railroad offers seven day tours from Boston with dates and prices listed for January through May.
Mrs. William W. Main, president of the Melrose Y M C A Women’s Auxiliary, is a leading figure in Boston area clubs. She presides over the Baptist Social Circle of Melrose, directs the Ladies' Unity Club of Boston, and belongs to the Melrose Amateur Gardeners’ Association while serving on the Baptist Social Union of Boston executive board. Previously in Marblehead she led the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and was worthy chief of the Marblehead Good Templars, a unique historic achievement.
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