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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1902

Page

4

Merchants Endorse Mayor Collins Subway Plan

Boston business leaders band together to push immediate approval of a Tremont Street subway. Over 300 prominent firms sign a petition urging the Metropolitan Affairs Committee and General Court to report and act this year to relieve street congestion. Pain Furniture among signatories. signatures reflect a citywide demand for city-owned subway control and rapid completion.

Collins Boston Committee On Metropolitan Affairs General Court Washington Paine Furniture Company James R. Carter Carter, Rice & Co Tremont Street Carter Patrick A. Collins City of Washington Street

Davies Heiress to Wed Archibald Thatcher of New York

Miss Ethel Davies, linked to Julien T. Davies and the Countess of Craven, will marry Archibald G. Thatcher in New York. Once courted by nobles, she prefers an American match and a Fishkill on Hudson wedding is planned with Cornelia Davies as bridesmaid. The Davies family leads a refined, quiet life at their elegant home.

New York Ethel Davies Julien T. Davies Bradley Martin Countess of Craven John Jacob Astor Archibald G. Thatcher Miss Davies Croombe Abbey Martin Inverness Erican Fishkill-on-the- Hudson Cornelia Davies Davies

WILL OF RICHEST NEGRO: ESTATE TO FUND CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS

In Philadelphia April 10 Arch bishop Ryan named trustee of Colonel John McKee's estate worth over 2,000,000. McKee owned nearly 400 Philadelphia properties and 200,000 acres of coal mineral oil and farm land across Kentucky West Virginia and Illinois. His daughter receives 300 annuity, then her children 60 each. Residual estate funds a Catholic church rectory convent in McKee City New Jersey and a Philadelphia school for white and colored orphans to be called McKee College.

Philadelphia John McKee Archbishop Ryan Archdiocese of Philadelphia McKee Kentucky West Virginia Illinois McKee City N. J McKee College

Admiral Schley Honored at Patria Club Dinner in New York

Rear Admiral Schley was guest of honor at the Patria Club annual April dinner at the Savoy Hotel. He responded to the toast Patriotic Thoughts and Abscairal Sehley urged focus on women. Frederick W. Hollis spoke on International Justices and Rev. Dr. Robert MacArthur on April in Our National History.

New York Schley Patria Club Savoy Hotel Frederick W. Hollis Robert MacArthur Abscairal Sehley

MISS STONE AT HOME AFTER CAPTURE AND RELEASE

Miss Stone and her party were told their guards would remain two and that they would be sent to friends. News of imminent release followed. Her American lecture tour is set to begin April 21, with tentative Boston dates. She arrived at the South Terminal with her brother Charles A. Stone and others, driving home with Jonathan C. Tisley’s carriage. Public reception in Chelsea is not planned soon. the first likely event will be at the First Congregational Church of Chelsea.

Miss Stone Boston Charles A. Stone J. B. Pond New York South Terminal Jamesl. Barton Board of Foreign Missions T. M. Townsend Jonathan C. Tisley Chelsea First Congregational Church Houghton

St Patrick's Parish Ball at Roxbury Marks First Annual Event

Paul Revere Hall hosted the first annual Catholic Association ball of St Patrick's parish Roxbury with about 500 attendees from Bos ton Catholic groups. The event featured Rockett's orchestra after a brief concert and a grand march led by William L. Dierkes and Miss A Healy. Invited guests included Rev Gallagher Rev Dolan ward Bottomly Representative Gartland and other local figures and women from the church Young Women's Association aided the success.

Paul Revere Mechanic's Building Rockett William L. Dierkes A. Healy J. P. J. Rowan Chisholm Francis L. Daly Margaret Cotter 8. E. Carrier Mabel Carrier Charles Regan Mary Reagan Jose A. Gallagher Bri. J. Dolan Ward Harriet Sharpe Laura Hughes Helen J. Doherty

Democratic Club Ball Draws City Leaders in Jamaica Plain

City political figures from all sections attended the Ward 22 Democratic Club fourth annual ball at Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain. About 800 guests were present at 9 pm as the land march ended led by James A Desmond with Miss Elizabeth L Mealey of Brookline. second in line were President Jeremiah J Kelly with Miss Mamie Derrity, followed by George H Noone and Miss Tina Janse. In attendance were ex Alderman John F McDonald Alderman Heath Dowd G Richard English Rep John J Conway Commissioner Salem D Charles Ambrose Woods Ward 19 Rep Lennon Rep John Gartland William Learned and Stephen T Gunning of the Court Boone Louis Messinger and M Norton.

Ward 22 Democratic Club Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain James A. Desmond Elizabeth L. Mealey Brookline Lce Jeremiah J. Kelly Mamie Derrity George H. Noone Tina Janse John F. McDonald Alderman Heath Alderman Dowd G. Richard English John J. Conway Salem D. Charles Ambrose Woods Lennon John Gartland William Learned Stephen T. Gunning Court Boone Louis Messinger M. J. Noron

Barbers beat Poultry in Candle Pin League clash

The Barbers' team defeated the Poultry team two of three games at Carruth's in a tight match. Poultry won the first game by eight pins, then Barbers won the next two by two pins and 12 pins respectively as the night wrapped up. The Independents fell to the Boylston Juniors two of three in a separate tilt, with Boylston finishing strong and taking the last two games.

Barbers Carruth’s Independents Boylston Boylistons

Evening Institute closes at Boston YMCA commencement

The annual commencement exercises of the evening institute at the Boston Young Men's Christian Association were held in the association hall at Boylston and Berkeley streets before a large audience. A notable feature was the display of students’ work from the past year.

Evening Institute The Boston Young Men's Christian Association Association Boylston and Berkeley Streets

Council approves one week salary for life-saving sufferers

A few weeks earlier the Common Council voted to grant one week’s salary to the Monomoy life-saving sufferers. Last night at the council meeting a circular was circulated for each member to sign, directing the treasurer to pay the amount.

Body and brains ad for Scott's Emulsion

An advertising note promotes Scott's Emulsion as a source to build big healthy bodies and brains in children. It claims the product provides bone nerve flesh and blood nourishment to promote growth and proper development and invites readers to send for a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street.

Scott

South End eviction sparks brutal family assault

A callous eviction at 282 Harrison Avenue provoked a large disturbance as six men dragged a bedridden pregnant woman from her bed and beat her husband when he intervened. Officers halted the attack. the woman remained critically ill with a high pulse and shock, while the windws were left open overnight.

South End Harrison Avenue Samuel Schwartzberg Schwartzbergs Schwartzberg

Boston Capital Aims to Build London Subway System

Boston capital plans to back a vast London subway project led by Charles T. Yerkes. The Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, with Gordon Abbott as American representative, will coordinate with Speyer firms. Start capital is 25 million dollars, potentially rising to 76 million. Abbott remains in England during early stages.

Boston London Charles T. Yerkes Chicago Old Colony Trust Company Gordon Abbott America Speyer Bros Speyer & Co New York Yerkes Abbott Mr. Yerkes Mr. Abbott Trust Company The Great Corporation England

President Roosevelt's South Carolina visit ends in Sumter

President Roosevelt and party toured Dorchester and the tea farm of Dr. Shepherd before leaving Sumter for Columbia. A large crowd at the depot cheered as the train departed for Washington. The President thanked locals for their courtesy and urged support for Charleston's exposition.

Summerville S. C Roosevelt Dorchester F. W. Wiasener J. C. Bemphill Dr. Shepherd South Carolina College Charleston Union

Aged Hawes Schoolboys Meet At Young's Hotel

The 19th annual reunion of the Hawes Schoolboys Association was held last evening at Young's Hotel. A noted gathering of eminent men attended a 6 o'clock dinner with opening remarks by toastmaster President James J. Tighe. Speakers included Charles Capen A Warren Burrill George Cavanaugh George B. James Joseph Parker and A B Whittemore.

Hawes Schoolboys’ Association Young's Hotel James J. Tighe Robert Donnelly Charles Capen A. Warren Burrill George Cavanaugh George B. James Joseph Parker A. B. Whittemore

Mrs Howe to Italians at Society meeting

Mrs Julia Ward Howe served as principal speaker at the regular monthly gathering of the Society for the Protection of Italian Immigrants held yesterday at 6 Marlboro street. Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer presided, and Mrs Conti assisted her husband at the society’s room on Hanover street.

Julia Ward Howe Society For the Protection of Marlboro Street Alice Freeman Palmeh Palmer Conti Hanover Street

Methodism in Boston draws large attendance at First Church

The New England Methodist conference reports a likely large district gain over last year with 900 seeking the Lord. Several churches report big increases, three new church edifices completed, and total bank offerings of 513,389 directed to debts, education, missions, and the Deaconess Hospital. Finances show some deficits and salary cuts for pastors. Boston University enrollment hits new highs with 141 instructors and 1336 students.

New England Boston W. T. Perrin Alston Upton Webster Square Esides Boston University Theological School EK M. Antrim R M. Miller HK. J. Birney W. J. Shattuck Jesse F. Chase F. W. Collyer EF. C. Bridgham Eli. H. Grant W. W. Good

Whist Party and Dance for Working Boys' Friend Society

A whist party and dance to aid the Working Boys' Friend Society home will be held this evening at Catholic Union Hall Worcester Square. Organizers expect to raise a considerable sum for the home through the event.

Working Boys’ Friend Society Catholic Union Hall Worcester Square

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