No Dance Halls Proposed for South Boston Hall Hearing
South Boston residents clashed with supporters at a Board of Aldermen licenses committee hearing over William H. O Neill s bid for a combined dance hall and theatre at Q and Sixth streets. Remonstrants argued moral and property impacts while O Neill and supporters contended for the venture. the committee took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Committee On Licenses
the Board of Aldermen
William H. O'Neill
Q and Sixth Streets
James F. Creed
M. J. Jordan
Patrick Bowen
Thomas H. Barnes
Gaston School
Fallon
Suffolk County
Fallen
Percey Eppler
City Point
Percy Eppler
Angel Gabrial
Robert J. Johnson
Gate of Heaven Church
Lewis McCarthy
Boston
Andrew I. O’toole
Creed
Watch and Ward Society
Joseph B. Bixby
Revere
O'Neill
Mr. Creed
Mer. O’callaghan
Harles J. Chance
F. J. Jones
Thomas J.eLane
Edward J. O’hara
McNamee Gray interview stenographer testimony ends
Stenographic report of Mayor McNamee and Mr Gray interview on the Washington school building introduced as evidence at the Cambridge hearing. Testimony covers changes to plans and alleged violations of specifications, with experts detailing plumbing and slate issues and a dispute over the stenographer’s notes.
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McNamee
Gray
Washington School
Cambridge
Georgia W. Sanborn
Curran
Thomas F. Tracey
Coveney
Timothy M. Haley
John T. Phelan
Thomas F. Boyle
New England
North Bangor Slate Company
North Bangor
James F. Dean
Washington
Pevey
Miss Sanborn
General Champlin
Alderman Barrett
Champlin
Mr. Gray
Fogerty
Pg. G. A
William H. Gray
Sanborn
Pi Eta Play Queen Philippine Dress Rehearsal
Harvard dress rehearsal of the Pi Eta play Queen Philippine featured Harvard men in female costumes with torn ankles, praised as the daintiest sight in Cambridge in years. The Plaza club’s performers were described as coquettes, delivering a top-tier stage effort by Harvard’s theatrical club.
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Philippine
Harvard
Cambridge
Plaza
City Briefs From the Street Tales of Small Misfortunes and Scandals
Lilian Steele reported a purse snatching on Pemroke Street worth about $2. David McLands of Everett sprained a shoulder after a fall from a car on Washington Street. Milkman Nicholas Soloman fell from his wagon on Washington Street, breaking two glass jars and cutting his hand. Allen Goodwin, 6, was injured when knocked down by a wagon on Tremont Street near Waltham. Robert B. Steele fell from a stair banister in Roughan Hall suffering concussion and a scalp wound. Collig P. Thurber was arrested for larceny of three rings valued at 24 dollars from George A. Barron. Virginia Knox, 81, arrested for breaking and entering William L. Jacklin’s apartment and larceny of property. An officer was fined for failing to properly search a prisoner. Other officers faced earlier similar charges that were dismissed. A drunken prisoner caused a padded cell incident at Station 1 and Tombs.
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Lilian Steele
Maiden Lane
Division
Pemroke Street
David McLands
Everett
Washington Street
Nicholas Soloman
Greenwood Street
Dorcheser
Tremont Street
Waltham
Allen Goodwin
Shawmut Avenue
Louis Toonter
Robert B. Steele
Somerville
Roughan Hall
City Square
Charlestown
Collig P. Thurber
George A. Barron
Winter Street
Virginia Knox
Concord Place
Willam L. Jacklin
Cold Place
Coolidge
Burke and Richardson
Station 1
Grand Lodge of Good Templars opens 44th meeting in Berkeley
The 44th annual meeting of the Grand Lodge Independent Order of Good Templars opened in Berkeley Temple yesterday morning with about 100 members present. Forty-one candidates were initiated. Officers' reports showed progress, with election of officers to be held today. Leading candidates for grand chief templar include W. S. Hathaway of Brockton, Harry Woodward of Lynn, and F. J. Chisholm of Nova Scotia.
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Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Good Templars
Berkeley Temple
Grand Chief Templar
W. 8. Hathaway
Brockton
Harry Woodward
Lynn
F. J. Chisholm
Nova Scotia
Waiters’ Benevolent Association installs new officers
The Waiters’ Benevolent Association installed its officers last evening. Patrick H. Homan ends his six year term as president, succeeded by Michael F. Morrissey who was presented a china set by members. The group, among Boston’s oldest charities, will mark its 40th anniversary this year.
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Waiters’ Benevolent Association
Patrick H. Homan
Michael F. Morrissey
Boston
McNary Bill Seeks Abolition of Police Commission
The McNary anti police commission bill proposes dissolving the current Police Commission and placing the appointment of commissioners under the Governor. It advances to the committee on metropolitan affairs for consideration before the session.
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M’nary
Anti-Police Commission
McNary
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Harvard Track Games On Heavy Soldiers Field Surface
Harvard hosts university track events this afternoon on a muddy heavy track at Soldiers Field Meld. Athletes from campus compete in sprint and distance events amid slick conditions.
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Harvard
Alderman Proposes Regular Expert Audit of Treasury
Alderman Carstein told the Post yesterday that he sees no crookedness in Cambridge’s treasury but introduces an order to hire an expert to examine the books. He notes the current Agee is unsatisfactory and calls for independent audits at regular intervals. Carstein chairs the finance sub committee. the Cambridge treasurer is W. W. Dallinger.
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Treasury
Cambridge
Alderman Carstein
Post
Board of Aldermen
Treasury Department
Yridge
W. W. Dallinger
Caratein
Eight Hour Law Bill Gains State House Victory
Organized labor's long fight ends in a decisive victory as the joint labor committee drafts a bill to establish an eight hour workday for all state and county labor and private contracts. Cities may adopt the law, towns gain permissive power, and Boston is expected to bring city workers and contractors under the mandate.
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State House
Joint Committee On Labor
Boston
Richardson At Head 27th Knights of Honor Meeting
More than one hundred lodges attended the 27th annual meeting and officer election of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor in Knights of Honor Hall. Grand Dictator W. J. Battison presided. Edward G. Richardson was elected grand dictator and Oliver Hayward grand vice-dictator, with Henry Asher grand assistant dictator and Granville Pratt grand reporter.
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Grand Lodge of the
Knights of Honor
Knights of Honor Hall
W. J. Battison
Wollaston
Edward G. Richardson
Oliver & Hayward
Henry Asher
Rand
Granville Pratt
George HE. Richardson
Emery M. Jones
James L. Miller
Grand Guardian
Wis
Executive council names new state judicial and medical appointees
At a meeting yesterday the Governor appointed John Jinn of Haverhill as specialist for the Central Essex District Court, C B Nelson of Medway as associate medical examiner for the seventh Norfolk district, T J Barrett of Worcester to the Board of Registration in Dentistry, George W McKay of Newburyport as commissioner of wrecks, A V Bowker as associate medical examiner for the first Worcester district, vice H H Burns who resigned, B S Wilkinson of North Adams as justice in the West Tisbury district, and A B Davis of West Tisbury as special justice of the District Court, county unspecified.
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John J.nn
Haverhill
Central Essex District Court
C. ©. B. Neson
Medway
Norfolk
T. J. Barrett
Worcester
Board of Registration
George W. McKay
Newburyport
A. V. Bowker
H. H. Burns
Wilkinson
North Adame Gr
Sugar differential debate centers on Cuban reciprocity bill
Washington April 9. The House second day of debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill featured an impassioned opposition by William A. Smith of Michigan who said he would back an amendment to remove the refined sugar differential. Republican Morris of Minnesota also spoke against the measure as Ball of Texas Sparkman of Florida opposed it while Mondell of Wyoming urged passage. Opponents from both parties seek to remove the sugar differential and expect a prolonged debate with time demands high. Simultaneously the Senate discussed the Chinese exclusion bill with Gallinger and Dillingham opposing and Turner of Washington supporting it.
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Washington
House
William A. Smith
Michigan
Morris
Minnesota
Ball
Texas
Sparkman
Florida
Mondell
Wyoming
Senate
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Dillingham
Vermont
Turner
Mystery surrounds McAuliffe death in New York
New York April 9 continued efforts to solve the McAuliffe case reach a midnight reveal at West Forty seventh street police station. Witnesses described a man matching McAuliffe being placed in a cab and later dumped near his body. Police and prosecutors investigated two officers seen with the man, while no arrests were announced.
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New York
James McAuliffe
Glennon
Sing Sing
West Forty Seventh Street
McAuliffe
Partridge
Aaron Cohen
John Lennon
James Kiernan
Lord
Holy Cross Reunion Draws Parishioners at Cathedral Lyceum Event
A large turnout gathered at the Holy Cross Cathedral for the annual Cathedral Total Abstinence Lyceum reunion hosted by Paul Revere Hall. The evening featured a concert with Cathedral choirs, a reception chaired by Edward J. Stanton, whist, dancing, and floor management by James A. Taaffe and Dr. J. F. Brady. Attendees included Fiward F. Burke, Thomas F. Kenney, Councilman M. S. Leonard, Misses Carey Wyman, Agnes Coughlin, Grace Fitzpatrick, Josephine Barrett, Gertrude Shea, and many others.
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Paul Revere
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Cathedral Total Abstnence Lyceum
M. B. Fitzgerald
Lyceum
Joseph Arsenault
Joan J. Murphy
Edward J. Stanton
James A. Taaffe
J. F. Brady
Terrence F. Feeley
Fiward F. Burke
Thomas F. Kenney
W. J. Cassidy
James P. Gorman
Carrie Wyman
Agnes Coughlin
Grace Fitzpatrick
Josephine Barrett
Gertrude Shea
Fred W. Burns
Samuel J. Sullivan
Annesley Butler
Daniel Cavanagh
William H. Kenneally
John C. Murphy
Nellie Reilly
Minnie Calnan
Annie Barrett
Louise Dally
Bernard McCann
John J. Colbert
Fred York
Edward Cass
Hugh Curran
Mary Quilon
Ellen A. McLaughlin
Rose H. Garrity
Francis X. Mahoney
T. J Hurley
James T. Whelan
Hartford Brewers Vote to Strike Over Hiring Powers
Hartford telegraph reports the Brewers Union at a special meeting voted to strike at noon tomorrow unless brewery owners concede two contract points. The dispute centers on union control over hiring and firing decisions, despite advice from national executive chair Charles Pommer to accept the owners' terms.
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Hartford
Conn
Brewers
Charles Pommer
Chelsea's New Police Chief Plans Physical Culture Program
Chelsea's newly appointed police chief, a 40-year-old solid man with a reddish mustache, vows to teach physical culture to his officers to combat fat police forces. He aims to train the Chelsea force quickly, insisting fitness improves performance and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Mr. Hudson
Chelsea Police
Hudson
Peace urged by Transvaal leaders in talks
London April 9 reports say peace negotiations with the Transvaalers are progressing satisfactorily on their side but there is little chance of the Free Staters surrendering en masse. Talks have clarified British terms and leaders urge allies to settle peace.
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London
Italian Charity Ball in Roxbury Draws Crowd
Orienta Hall hosted the annual Infermeria Italiana charity ball with Floor Director Dr. William Walker leading the march. Miss Amelia Guinasso, president of the ladies committee, wore white net and carried roses. Louis P. Carbone and Miss Mildred Markee led the second line in a blue muslin dress with spangle trim, followed by over 60 couples. Miss Edzilda and others attended.
Roslindale West Roxbury Rail Fare Bill Advances
A preliminary victory for Roslindale and West Roxbury residents seeks a 5 cent ride to Boston. The Railroad Commission drafted a bill allowing Boston Elevated to lease Old Colony lines within Boston, affecting routes from Forest Hills to Needham and Hyde Park to Forest Hills. The street railway committee will review in executive session, with House and Senate expected to act after report.
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Roslindale
West Roxbury
Railroad Commission
Street Railway
Old Colony Street Railway
Boston Elevated Railway
Old Colony
Boston
Lne
Forest Hills
Needham
Hyde Park
Brockton
Milton
Mattapan
House
Senate
Committee On Street Railways
Special NEAAA U board meeting to be held April 16
A special meeting of the board of managers of the N E A A A U A will be held Wednesday evening April 16 at 8 o'clock. The venue is the Parker House.
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Board of Managers
The
Parker House
Miss Louise Ainsworth Recital at Steinert Hall in City
Contralto Miss Louise Ainsworth presented a son recital at Steinert Hall with support from violinist Jacques Hoffman cellist Carl Barth and pianist Adeline Raymond. The program featured songs by waves Coleridge Taylor Elgar and other composers, delivering a varied pleasing program.
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Louise Ainsworth
Mme
Etta Edwards
Steinert Hall
Jacques Hoffman
Carl Barth
Adeline Raymond
Coleridge-Tayor
Elgar
Jotcleres
Holmes
Eidlinger
Schuyler
Lang
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