Hartford bishop consecration marks first acts at St Josephs
Bishop John Joseph Nilan of Hartford conducted solemn vespers at St Joseph's Cathedral in his first office after elevation to the episcopate. His initial act after consecration was to bless his mother, an act described as filial lav. The consecration ceremony was said to be among the most elaborate in the state's church history.
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Hartford
Conn
John Joseph Nilan
Diocese of
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Great congregation fills cathedral with church leaders
A large assembly filled the cathedral capacity drawing bishops from eastern dioceses, papal prelates from multiple dioceses, members of religious orders, and priests.
Diocesan Consecration Attended by Governor and City Officials
The event drew 700 laity by invitation with Governor Weeks and Secretary Goodwin representing the state, Mayor Smith and many municipal officers present. Archbishop William H. O’Connell presided with Bishops Feehan and Walsh assisting. A 700-strong priest choir led mass music, along with the cathedral choir and St. Thomas Seminary students. After three hours, clergy were hosted at Footguards Armory where Bishop Nilan received a $10,000 purse. Monsignor Lavelle preached in the morning and Rev Dr Shahan in the evening.
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Weeks
Goodwin
Smith
William H. O’connell
Boston
Feehan
Walsh
St. Thomas Seminary
Nilan
Hated Doctors Lives 10 Be 88
Providence April 28 Mrs Catherine Connor dies at her daughter’s home in her 88th year. She raised 14 of her own plus two adopted children and boasted that no physician ever entered her home. Death attributed to old age.
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Providence
R. I
Catherine Connor
Elizabeth Feeley
Manton Avenue
Glasgow schooner Niagara lost after fog strike near Cranberry Island
The Gloucester fishing schooner Niagara struck Cranberry Island in fog and will be a total loss. The crew were rescued and are in Canso.
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Canso
N. S
Niagara
Cranberry Island
Crooks as Bank Officers Questioned in Southbridge Case
The legislative probe into closed Southbridge Savings Bank reopened briefly for trustee George W. Wells to testify he believed he was not neglectful of depositor duties. Wells, president of Southbridge National Bank, claimed he complied with law and saw no warning signs in Hall’s conduct. He warned that a smart dishonest official could bypass safeguards unless checked by two men.
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Southbridge Savings Bank
George W. Wells
Wells
Southbridge National Bank
Hall
Ince
Southbridge
Fast Cure Brings Patient Back After Three Weeks
James H. Yan cey, a motorman for the Old Colony street railroad, has not eaten for three weeks to cure a stomach trouble. He has survived on hot water since April 8, has lost 43 pounds, and says he feels better than ever as he prepares to eat next Friday morning.
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Brockton
James H. Yancey
Old Colony Street Railroad
Foster Stricken by Measles After Injury
Reginald Foster, Warvard's champion sprinter and recent tendon injury case, was sent to Stillman Infirmary yesterday with measles. The incident follows a week of incapacitation as he recovers from his prior ailment.
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Reginald ©. Foster
Warvard
Stillman
Tufts Aero Club Glider Trials Yield Longer Flights
Tufts Aero Club trials show gliders sailing over 100 yards at 15 to 45 feet. Professor Cobb earns best trip but narrowly avoids serious injury on landing. M O White and others perform multiple flights. one craft damaged but quickly repaired. President E P Bugbee and members W D Henderson J L Adams and P W Towsley fly successfully. Daily flights planned if wind remains favorable.
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Medford
Tufts Aero Club
Professor Cobb
M. O. White
E. P. Bugbee
W. D. Henderson
J. L. Adams
P. W. Towsley
Bacchante Statue Loaned to Boston Art Museum Gallery
George R White owner of Macmonnies Bacchante bronze bought for 8000 at the Yerkes sale in New York and loaned the sculpture to the new Boston Art Museum. The statue stands on a marble pedestal in the gallery center amid notable works by Regnault Lerolles and Thayer.
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Regnault
Achilles
Public
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Luxembourg Museum
Paris
White
Macmonnies
St. Gaudens
McKim
Yerkes
Art Museum
Boston Museum OF Fine Arts
Maine Insane Hospital appoints Henry W Miller as superintendent
Dr Henry W Miller clinical director of the Government Hospital at Washington recently appointed superintendent of the Maine Insane Hospital at Augusta and subject to Governor and Council confirmation has signified his acceptance He will assume duties in June
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Augusta
Henry W. Miller
Government Hospital
Washington, D. C
Maine Insane Hospital
Roslindale Youth Arrested in Mother’s Fire Arson Case
Carl O. Ranck, 19, of 81 Dudley Avenue Roslindale, held on $5000 bond after arson charges for allegedly setting fire to his mother's dwelling at 81 Dudley Avenue. Fire discovered at 2 am by Mrs. Fred Sessler. kerosene trail led Patrolman Keyes to Ranck. additional charge for attempting to burn Mrs Catherine Ranck's home.
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Carl O. Ranck
Dudley Avenue
Roslindale
John Perrins
Ranck
Fred Sessler
George Keyes
Keyes
Catherine Ranck
Perrins
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