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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1904

Page

8

Priesthood Ordination At St John's Roxbury

The Rev R B T Anderson, previously assistant to Rev RE Schleuter at St John’s Episcopal Church Roxbury, was ordained to the priesthood yesterday morning by Bishop Lawrence. The sermon was delivered by Father Huntington of the Order of the Holy Cross. After services, a reception for Anderson drew several hundred parishioners.

R. B. T. Anderson RE. H. Schleuter St. John's Episcopal Church Tremont Street Roxbury Lawrence Father Huntington Order of the Holy Cross Father Anderson

Miles Cheer ed in Worcester Parade Honoring General Miles

Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles was guest of the Worcester Continentals for Patriots Day parade escorted by city military groups and veterans. Thousands greeted him along the route while his brother D C Miles of Westminster attended, and a banquet in his honor followed.

Worcester Nelson A. Miles D. C. Miles Westminster

Stowaway Found Frozen Feet On Liverpool Route

A stowaway, James Ramsay, 29, was found suffering blood poisoning in both feet aboard the Winifredian after arriving in East Boston from Liverpool. He says he lived in Banks Ohio and sailed from Newport News to Liverpool in March, froze his feet on the voyage, cared for them poorly, and hid on board due to having no money. His condition is described as serious.

Winifredian Leyland Line Boston Liverpool James Ramsay Banks Ohio Newport News

Bryan comments on Parker at New York convention

Lincoln Neb April 19 W J Bryan says the New York Democratic State convention platform should prevent Parker nomination unless Democrats at St Louis pursue a confidence game. He doubts instructions add to Parker's strength.

Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan New York Parker St. Louis

Swede Thief Forbes Thott Arrested In Back Bay Lodging House Heists

Stylish young Swede Forbes Thott is under arrest at police headquarters charged with robbing exclusive Back Bay lodging houses for five weeks. He allegedly feigned elite identities, from diplomat’s son to Baron Gustavo Brahe, to gain access on Newbury Street, Commonwealth Avenue, St. James and other streets, stealing valuables and skipping with deposits if confronted. Police seek lodging house keepers to identify him.

Forbes Thott Back Bay Thott Newbury Street Commonwealth Avenue Durnham Street St. James Avenue St. Botolph Street Massachusetts Avenue Gustavo Bille Brahe Touraine

Patriots Day Snow Storm Fails to Dampen Spirits

Boston endured a drastic weather swing as a late day snow storm followed a sunny 60 degree noon. Three inches of snow fell overnight, melting quickly on streets as residents wondered about their fate. Forecaster Smith declined to state if yesterday’s weather would have deterred the Revolution.

Boston Great Lakes Smith Weather Bureau

Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass at St. Vincent's

Memorial mass for deceased Knights of Columbus held at St. Vincent's Church South Boston. Three councils met in Dahlgren Hall and paraded to the church in a body. Rev John H Lyons celebrant Rev F W Maley and Rev F G Russell deacons Rev J J Ryan Cambridge council preached the sermon.

Knights of Columbus St. Vincent's Church South Boston Dahlgren Hall John H. Lyons F. W. Maley F. G. Russell J. J. Ryan Cambridge Council

Elba Wins Metropolitan Handicap at Epsom

Elba won the Metropolitan stakes at Epsom during the spring meeting over about two miles and a quarter. Mark Time finished second with Lovat third among thirteen runners.

London Elba Mark Time Lovat

Second Grand Reunion of Wuard 17 Tammany Club Held

The Tammany Club of Wuard 17 hosted the second grand reunion in Paul Revere Hall with nearly 3000 attendees. The grand march began promptly led by Alderman James M. Curley with Miss Julia Crowley, followed by Councilman W. P. Grady and wife and many dignitaries including Senators Fitzgerald and Fitzgerald, Aldermen Bowen and Baldwin, and other notable guests from Dorchester and Roxbury.

Tammany Club of Wuard 17 Paul Revere Hall Whchh James M. Curley Julia Crowley W. P. Grady Thomas F. Curley Katie Conboy James J. Conboy Tilly Doherty James B. Norton Addie Norton W. T. A. Fitzgerald Henry Fitzgerald Bowen Baldwin Dolan Common Council James A. Gallivan Donovan Sadie Finnegan Dorchester Rose Henshaw Roxbury

Everett High blank Cambridge High in lopsided game

Everett High School defeated Cambridge High 28 to 0 in a six inning matchup. The home team erupted late with 15 runs in the final frame as Cambridge struggled defensively.

Everett Everett High School Cambridge High Cambridge Boys Everett Sooner

Boston artist seeks million dollar claim in New Albany

John Simcoe, a newspaper artist from Boston, arrives in New Albany to prove his parentage for an estate valued at $1,000,000. He says his birth mother divorced and married George Goodall here, and only before her death did she reveal his real name. A single John Simcoe is listed in the Boston directory as a crayon artist at 53 Havre Street, East Boston.

New Albany Ind John Simcoe Boston Mass George Goodall Havre Street

McKenna Beats Lawless In Seventh Round Bout

Patsey McKenna of Boston defeats Billy Lawless of Bangor in the seventh round of a scheduled 10 round match at Union Hall. Lawless showed vigor early but weakened in the sixth. a seconds’ water throw on him ended the bout early in the seventh.

Bangor Patsey McKenna Boston Billy Lawless Union Hall Lawless

Labor union notes recount meetings and calls for help

Carl Fudinski returns from Chicago as unions plan support from Boston bodies. Edward J. Lynch to address Metal Polishers Union meeting. Journeymen Tailors invite TB association speaker. Mass meetings slated for car cleaners and carpen ters unions at Wells Memorial. Leather Workers elect George Joscelyn for June St. Louis convention. New England Printing Trades Conference set for June 14 15 in Boston. Railroad Machinists back six applicants and back Boat and Shoe Workers label. Master carpenters to decide on their scale report. Expelled Rubber Garment Workers seek reinstatement before May 1. Woodworkers have a special meeting next Tuesday. ILGWU convention begins June 6 at Paine Memorial Hall.

Carl Fudinski Chicago Boston Brass and Silver Workers’ Union International Edward J. Lynch Journeymen Tailors’ Union 12 Association For the Control and Prevention of Tuberculosis Journeymen ‘Tailors’ International United Garment Workers’ Union Blatchford Hall Wells Memorial Building Leather Workers’ Union 105 George Joscelyn Brotherhood of Leather Workers St. Louis New England Allied Printing Trades Conference Railroad Machini Boat and Shoe Workers’ Union 2S Carpenter Wells Memorial Hall Fuiday Harry Nurenberg Sam Nurenberg Joseph Cohen Louis Siegel Rubber Garment Workers’ Union 174 Woodworkers’ Union 24 Caledonian Hall Eliot Street International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Paine Memorial Hall

Quincy Ship Yard Strike Ends Half Day Talks Fail

In Quincy on April 19 after a 2.5 hour conference between Fore River Ship and Engine Company delegates and General Manager H G Smith, the unions pressed for a nine hour day or 54 hours weekly. Smith refused, insisting the extra hour is required to speed work. The company plans to run the extra hour, and managers expect many workers to return tomorrow. Leaders from Boiler Makers and related unions planned to brief national officers arriving to assist.

Quincy Fore River Ship and Engine Company H. G. Smith Smith

Dartmouth Beats Tufts In Pitchers Battle 4-3

Dartmouth defeats Tufts 4 to 3 in Medford as Glaze fends off Tufts with 150 strikeouts and five hits allowed. Saunders homers for Tufts and patches of timely hitting highlight a tight game before 1,000 fans.

Medford Dartmouth Tufts Glaze Tateh Saunders Hobbs Main Keady Vaughan Simon Patch Reeve O' Brien Lamb McCarthy O’brien Miah Murray

Holy Cross Defeats Brown Worcester 7 to 1 in 5000 Crowd

Holy Cross beat Brown 7 to 1 in Worcester with about 5000 in attendance. Both pitchers were effective and Brown's infield weakness stood out. Holy Cross runners advanced well while Brown's lone run came on a homer by Smith in the first inning. Final: Holy Cross 7 Brown 1. Batteries Spring and Noonan for Holy Cross and Tifts and Smith for Brown.

Worcester Holy Cross Brown Ases Smith R. H. E. Holy Cross Spring and Noonan Tifts

South Boston Sons of Temperance Reinstates Division 158

Over 150 delegates from Massachusetts Sons of Temperance gathered in Chipman Hall Tremont Temple for the grand division convention. The group reinstated Division 158 of South Boston after a December suspension for insubordination, and elected new officers including Frank P. Dyer and Mary T. Dennett.

Massachusetts Sons of Temperance Chipman Hall Tremont Temple Grand Worthy Alice E. Smithers Malden South Boston Frank P. Dyer Old Bay State Boston Mary T. Dennett Phenix Amesbury G. I

Seasonable Item at Huntington Avenue Race Day

Seasonal commentary notes sunshine rain and snow on Patriots' Day as Winter wins at Huntington Avenue and Spring completes the marathon, reflecting a quirky weather and sports snapshot.

Patriots Huntington Avenue

Autos Make New Hill Climbing Records

Horace H Hills Jr and H L Bowden split honors in the Massachusetts Automobile Club hill climb on Commonwealth avenue. Both in 60 and 40 horsepower cars reached the one-fifth mile 12 to 15 percent grade in 16 25 seconds, equal to 48 mph, with gasolene and electric classes also posting new marks. Bowden in the great 60 horsepower car led start to finish, 15 2 5 seconds, while Hills Jr in a Gaillon-winning foreign car matched his time. Steamers followed with Grout, Ross, and Marriott post strong climbs, Durbin out due to a blown fusible plug.

Horace H. Hills, Jr H. L. Bowden Commonwealth Avenue Massachusetts Automobile Club C. H. Barney Lon Peck H. E. Marvel Harlan H. Whipple M. Donohoe Mr. Henshaw H. JL. Bowden Florida Arthur Adams Pope Toledo Rance Mr. Bowden Kenneth Skinner Carl B. Grout Louis Ross Frank Durbin F. H. Marriott, Jr

Mystery Stranger Cleared In Page Case In Massachusetts

William A. Quigley of Brookfield was identified by police as the mysterious stranger seen near South avenue Weston on the day Mabel Page was murdered. Quigley, a dancing teacher, had visited Auburndale's Riverside boathouse and Lakeside Park contact is explained. State officers pursue Miss Ollie Russell of Lyon regarding Charles Tucker while she resists questioning.

William A. Quigley Brookfield South Avenue Weston Mabel Page Quigley Auburndale Worcester County Lakeside Park West Brookfield Robinson Riverside Wellesley Road Boston & Worcester Electric Car Ollie Russell Lyon Charles L. Tucker

Drama Dolores Elocution by Mt St Josephs Academy Pupils

The pupils of Mt. St. Josephs Academy Brighton presented Drama Dolores an elocutionary and musical programme to a large audience in the academy recitation hall. Highlights included several recitations songs and a Doll Drill featuring Misses Margaret McGraw Ruth Wentworth Katherine Smith Ella Flavell Bertha Fuller and others with numbers like Bee Clock and Broom Across the Still Lagoon Swan's Song Annie Laurie Penelope's Christmas Dance and Jail Ye Winds among the items.

Mt. St. Joseph's Academy Brighton Dolores Margaret McGraw Ruth Wentworth Katherine Smith Bertha Fuller Still Lagoon Ella F. Flavell Marmion Helen T. Carmody Lillian St. C. Flavell C. Allen M. Wentworth Annie Laurie Ella E. Flavell Mary F. Donovan Mary E. Enright Penelope Sarah A. Norris Mary R. Brennan Helen M. Dunphy Mary McGraw Edna ©. Hart Marie F. Allen Louise Sweeney

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