Hundredth Anniversary of Boston Catholic Diocese Observed
The article marks Boston's 100th anniversary as a Catholic diocese with a solemn high mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and vespers Te Deum. It notes Pope Pius VII established the see in 1808, Bishop Cheverus’ tenure, and the 1824 succession by Benedict Fenwick with details on early church history in Boston.
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Boston
Pius VII
New England
le Fevre Cheverus
America
Napoleon
Cheverus
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
O'Connell
France
Benedict Joseph Fenwick
Archbishop Williams
Fenwick
John B. Fitzpatrick
Brighter Prospects for Ireland Highlight Boston Meeting
The joint meeting of the Boston Central Council and the Boston Central Branch of the United Irish League praised Ireland’s bright future and remembered late James Jeffrey Roche. Captain Condon lauded Roche as faithful and generous, comparing him to Thomas Moore. Monsignor Thomas O Callaghan urged steadfast support for Ireland as a new generation eyes a peaceful, independent future.
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Ireland
James Jeffrey Roche
Boston
Thomas Moore
Thomas O'Callaghan
Insane girl climbs tree in Waltham fright
Miss Gertrude D. Perry 25, visiting sister at 88 Turner street, climbed an 80 foot ash tree shouting they are after me. Police removed her to her sister’s home then to the station and placed in a padded cell for exam of sanity, illness blamed on head abscesses.
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Waltham
Gertrude D. Perry
Roberts
Miss Perry
Mrs. Howe
Turner Street
Lodge Sterling bill in Senate committee
Arguments were presented before the Senate committee on judiciary in Washington on April 7 in support of the Lodge Sterling bill to compensate civilian government employees for injuries sustained in service. Speakers included Rep. Gillet of Massachusetts AFLCIO’s Arthur Holden Emmett Adams machinist George Caine and Rep. Sterling.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary Today
Representative Gillett
Massachusetts
Arthur E. Holden
American Federation of Labor
Emmett L. Adams
George L. Caine
Lynn
Mass
Charlestown Navy Yard
Representative Sterling
Illinois
Catholic Chronology in City of Boston 1788 1907
A compact timeline traces Boston Catholic milestones from a 1788 chapel opening to 1907 archbishopric by listing key events: chapel and church dedications diocese establishment bishop appointments cathedral site purchase cornerstone laying cathedral dedication and archdiocese elevation. The sequence names Le Fevre Cheverus Fenwick Fitzpatrick Williams O Connell and marks church growth and organizational changes.
Evolution of Boston Cathedral Leadership and Construction
The narrative traces Bishop Fitzpatrick’s shift to Massachusetts oversight, 1860 cathedral site purchase, the use of a Washington Street Unitarian church for services, and his death in 1866. It credits Rt. Rev. John J. Williams with cathedral building, stone laid September, dedication December 8, 1875, and Boston’s 1875 archdiocesan status with Williams as first archbishop until 1907, followed by Archbishop William H. O Connell.
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School Street
Franklin Street
Boston
Pius VII
le Fevre Cheverus
Joseph Benedict Fenwick
Fenwick
John B. Fitzpatrick
John J. Williams
Fitzpatrick
Williams
William H. O’connell
New England
Massachusetts
Washington and
Castle Streets
Fitzpat
Bishop Williams
Boston Man Father of the World's Biggest Baby
Ellis Island officials announced a Boston couple, Paul and Annie Kravetz, are the parents of a 11 month old girl weighing 48 pounds and appearing like a four year old. The baby, described as a buster, drew crowds as the St Paul ship carried the family to Boston.
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Boston
Ellis Island
New York
Paul Kravetz
Annie Kravetz
St. Paul
Actor Dustin Farnum Denies Gould Charges
New York April 7 Dustin Farnum denies Howard Gould’s accusations in his wife Katherine Clem mons Gould’s annulment suit. Farnum says he is only an acquaintance and has not seen Mrs. Gould for a year and a half. He calls Gould’s charges ridiculous as they relate to him.
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New York
Howard Gould
Dustin Farnum
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Police drop Baker case in Hackensack grand jury filing
Hackensack New Jersey April 7 Justice Parker told the grand jury he would not refer to the Walter F. Baker death case from Bogota last fall. No mention was made of the case today and it is believed it will not be presented to the grand jury.
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Hackensack
N. J
Parker
Walter F. Baker
Bogota
Great Northern Railway Fined for Rebating
April 7 in New York the Great Northern Railway Company was convicted of granting rebates to the American Sugar Refining Company. Judge Holt in the United States Circuit Court fined the railroad $5000.
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New York
Great Northern Railway Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Holt
United States
Unique Cruelties Charged to Teacher Dowheim
Philadelphia April 7 Henry G Dowheim principal of the Gilbert Consolidated Public School Chestnut Hill was brought before the Board of Education by mothers who accused him of unique cruelties. They said he rubbed the heads of children against walls until they bled and forced them to walk and run stairs for hours until exhausted.
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Philadelphia
Henry G. Dowheim
Gilbert Consolidated Public School
Chestnut Hill
Board of Education
Dowheim
Boy Sues for 10000 Over Alleged Dog Bite
An 11 year old boy, Andrew Johnson of Cambridge, sues Rebecca Sandler of Cambridge for 10000 alleging a dog bite on September 3, 1907. The suit, filed by the boy's father, names Alderman Frederick Deitrick as counsel and notes Mrs Sandler runs a Cambridge tailoring business with her husband.
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Rebecca Sandler
Cambridge
Andrew Johnson
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge Street
Frederick Deitrick
Republicans win Helena mayor race in 200 vote margin
In Helena Montana April 7 Republicans secure victory in the municipal election with Frank J Edwards elected mayor by a 200 vote majority.
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Helena
Mont
Frank J. Edwards
Old Law Baffles Husband in Larceny Case
Dr John E Kimball of Randolph Vermont accused his wife Mrs Marion Kimball and her mother Anna Reed of stealing $5500 and valuables from his safe. Judge Wait discharged both women on a centuries old common law point that a wife cannot be held for her husband’s property without intent and a third party cannot be charged if the act is with the wife present. Mrs Kimball plans divorce as the case ends in acquittal and release.
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England
John E. Kimball
Randolph
Anna W. Reed
West Rutland Square
Wait
Superior Criminal Court
Suffolk County
Massachusetts
Kimball
Jesse Gove
Mrs. Reed
Linehan Flags Sharp Practice Over Anti-Monopoly Bill
In a tense Senate session Senator Frank J. Linehan of South Boston challenged President Chapple over chair conduct during debate on the anti monopoly bill. Sen Vahey and Sen Jenney were involved as Linehan pressed his point of order amid a party line vote that defeated a substitute bill 7 to 26.
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Senate
Frank J. Linehan
South Boston
Chapple
Vahey
Linehan
Jenney
Suffolk
Miss Branitz Still Missing After East Braintree Search
Miss Ethel Branitz remains missing after a search covering the woods around East Braintree and Baker's Basin. Her father Albert Branitz traveled from Cleveland seeking her, while Mrs. White said she no longer assists in locating her. The girl had last been seen boarding an electric car Monday morning after staying with Mrs. Irving E. White.
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Ethel Branitz
East Braintree
Albert Branitz
Miss Branitz
Irving E. White
Commercial Street
Cape Cod
Baker's Basin
Quincy Point
Braintree
Baker’s Basin
Farrar Triumphs In Boheme Despite Mixed Critique
Opera review notes Geraldine Farrar as Mimi with subtle acting and a voice still rich in lower tones but occasionally shrill on high notes. Dereyne stands out as Musetta with vivacious stage presence, while Barocchi and Stracciari receive mixed assessments in supporting roles.
Puccini's La Boheme Opens at Boston Theatre
Last night at the Boston Theatre Puccini's La Boheme brought a strong cast headed by Miss Farrar as Mimi and Mr Bones in Boston's first appearance. The audience response was enthusiastic with praise for Farrar's fresh interpretation across roles including Marguerite and Butterfly.
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Low
Puccini
Boston
Mimi
Parrar Musetta
Dereyne Rodolfo
Ose -Bonel Marcello
Stracciari Colline
Barocchi Schaunard
Begue Benoit
Dufriche Alcindoro
Dufriche Parpignol
Mr. Bones
Miss Farrar
Marguerite
Mme. Butterfly
T Elizabeth
Nedda
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Boheme
Madame Butterfly
Elizabeth
Mim
Murger
Rudolph
Metropolitan Company
Mme. Dereyne
Mr. Barocchi
San Carlo Opera Company
Musetta
Marcel
Bond
Mr. Bond
Laspe
Mr. Stracciari
Marcello
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