Women Seek Franklin Union Site Open to All Young Women
Boston women push to admit young women to the Franklin Union as a 51-site selection proceeds. A 100000 dollar site and 350000 dollar building plan fuel debate on equality and access for women, with managers due to decide within a week.
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Franklin Union
Alice Stone Blackwell
The
Women’s Journal
Henry S. Pritchett
Institute of Technology
James J. Storrow
Frankk. Foster
Board of Managers
Boston
Pageant at Admiral Jones Burial in Annapolis
A large crowd gathered in Annapolis for the funeral of Admiral John Paul Jones with military pomp and naval salutes. President Roosevelt Ambassador Jusserand and Governor Garfield spoke praising Jones and noting U.S. France friendship since independence. The oak casket bore national colors, crossed palms, and the sword from the King of France.
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Annapolis
John Paul Jones
Roosevelt
Jusserand
Garfield
France
United States
Boston Women Dead in Italy Return Home
The ashes of Mrs. L. H. Daloz of Boston and the body of Mrs. Emilie W. Townsend of Boston were shipped from Milan after sudden deaths. Daloz, wife of a noted Boston businessman, resided in Dorchester. Townsend, widow of Dr. Henry E. Townsend, died of heart failure at Menaggio. Interment set for Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
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Milan
L. H. Daloz
Boston
United States
Emilie W. Townsend
Menaggio
Dorchester
Henry E. Townsend
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Vermont U O P Holds Annual Election
The grand lodge of the United Order of Protection met in Burlington Vermont and elected officers including Grand junior vice-warden J M Gale of St Johnsbury warden F E Marston of Bennington vice-warden W H Weeks of East Hardwick secretary H A Bartlett of St Johnsbury treasurer H H Davis of Burlington.
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Burlington
Grand Lodge of the United Order of Protection
J. M. Gale
St. Johnsbury
F. E. Marston
Bennington
W. H. Weeks
East Hardwick
H. A. Bartlett
H. H. Davis
Thousands of Names Daily Boost Petition for Tucker Clemency
Counsel for condemned Charles L. Tucker expect a record breaking life sentence appeal next month as thousands sign petitions. Notables include Captain E D Boardman, Dr William A Hale, Edith Freeman, and firms like General Electric in Lynn with 350 signatures. Local signers range from Lydia Scott to Beatrice Underwood and Carl Johnson among others.
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William A. Hale
Falmouth Street
Edith Howard Freeman
Dorchester
General Electric Company
Lynn
Attleboro
Lydia Scott
C. M. Hewett
R. A. Hewett
Dartmouth Street
Phebe Smith
Columbus Avenue
C. BE. Walker
Carl H. Johnson
Barristers’ Hall
Hattie Chase
Homeopathic Hospital
Beatrice B. Underwood
Green Street
Jamaica Plain
Dorchester Doctor Weds Milton Social Favorite
Dr. Joseph J. O'Brien and Miss Mary H. Hannon were married at St. Gregory's Church Milton with Rev. John H. Degan officiating. The bridal party included Miss Margaret Hannon and best man William H. O'Brien, with Knights of Columbus members as ushers. The couple plans residence at 2209 Dorchester Avenue Milton after an extended South and West honeymoon.
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Milton
St. Gregory's Church
Joseph J. O’brien
Dorchester
Mary H. Hannon
John H. Degan
Margaret
William H. O’brien
John J. Scarry
Andrew M. Lannigan
Knights of Columbus
O’brien
Margaret Hannon
Roslindale Political Figure George Carruth Remains Single
George W Carruth of Roslindale a noted politician and club man remains unmarried despite his high social standing and active community roles He serves a second term on the Common Council and is connected with several fraternal organizations including a Roslindale Club and the Masons The piece notes his substantial means musical taste and genial disposition attracting many eligible bachelorettes in West Roxbury.
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West Roxbury
Cupid
George W. Carruth
Roslindale
Carruth
Boston
Roslindale Club
Common Council
Notable Society Passengers and Events On Voyage and City
Social columns note Burr McIntosh's illustrated Philippines lecture at Majestic Theatre with Governor Guild in attendance. Boston society mentions Mrs. George von Tr. Meyer and daughters sailing to Bremen aboard Kaiser Wilhelm II to join Ambassador Meyer, plus Dr. and Mrs. David Gordon Allen of Savannah, their Cambridge wedding, and other notable travelers aboard the liner.
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Philippines
Burr McIntosh
Majestic Theatre
Governor Guild
McIntosh
Boston
George von Tr. Meyer
Alice Appleton Meyer
Julia Appleton Meyer
New York
Bremen
Ambassador Meyer
Washington
Meyers
Beacon Street
Kaiser Wilhelm Sf
David Gordon Allen
Savannah
Shepard Memorial Church
Cambridge
Allen
Mary Curtis
Edward T. Stotesbury
Philadelphia
E. D. Jordan
West Manchester
Warren B. P. Weeks
Commonwealth Avenue
St. Regis Hotel
Edward W. Taylor
Marlboro Street
Seville
Birth rate and marriage decline in Britain 1904 census
The census shows Britain's birth rate at 27.9 per 1000 in 1904, the lowest on record, with marriages down 19 percent in 35 years. Details trace bachelor, widower, widow, and spinster marriage trends, and consider economic and social factors behind declining matrimony.
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Sprinsfield
Tlt
Great Britain
New York Independent
Love led Champagne and blue eyes seek advice on two suitors
A reader known as Blue Eyes asks Milde for guidance about a 21 year old woman torn between a 25 year old suitor of modest means and a wealthy 50 year old. The columnist counsels prioritizing the younger man if he offers respect and a good life, and warns against deceit.
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Miss Champagne
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on rekindling a distant romance
A 21 year old Vermont man and a Boston woman seek guidance after a two year correspondence lapsed. The man reopens contact with an apology and plans to visit, and the writer asks whether to reply. The adviser urges considering feelings, then suggests accepting the apology and renewing the friendship if genuine.
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Miss Champagne
Vermont
Boston
F. M
Miss Desmond Delivers Noted Steinert Hall Recital
English contralto Mary Desmond presented a recital at Steinert Hall with harpist Harriet Arline Shaw and accompanist Alfred De Voto. Her voice showed volume and purity, with artistic phrasing highlighted in several selections including Berceuse by Godard. Shaw accompanied Hasselmans pieces with her usual charm.
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Mary Desmond
Steinert Hall
Harriet Arline Shaw
Alfred de Voto
Miss Desmond
Berceuse
Godard
Hobson Clinches Democratic Nomination in Alabama
Montgomery April 24 returns show Captain R. P. Hobson of Merrimac fame winning the Democratic primary nomination for Congress.
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Montgomery
Ala
R. P. Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Ferry Capsize on Scheldt Kills 12 in Antwerp
The ferryboat capsized in the River Scheldt near Antwerp costing 12 lives in a tragedy reported April 24. Survivors and authorities began rescue and investigation efforts as officials tally missing and injured.
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Antwerp
Scheldt Coost
Rhode Island Mechanics Elect State Officers
Representatives from across the state met in Providence for the 4th annual session of the Rhode Island State council of the United American Mechanics. Officers elected include Councillor J Irving Davis of Providence and vice councillor Henry H Potter of Clay.
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Providence
R. I
State Council of
Rhode Island Order of United American Mechanics
J. Irving Davis
Henry H. Potter
Clay
Local officers listed for Providence council roles
The document names Providence residents filling key posts including secretary O. C. Barrows treasurer P. W. Card inductor John S. Williams examiner L. W. Crocker protector Franklin W. Eldridge and representative to national council J. T. Davis with Providence as the location for all roles.
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