Boston Delegates Win Key Posts at National Convention
A large Boston contingent led by four monsignors and 16 priests saw Massachusetts and Boston archdiocese delegates elected to major committees at the national Catholic convention in Toledo. Notable picks include Frederick W. Mansfield to the executive board and Mgr. Ambrose Roche to public morals, with Whalen of New York re-elected president and Boston figures named to press and education panels.
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Toledo
Boston
Massachusetts
Archdiocese of
Frederick W. Mansfield
Henry V.cunningham
Mr. Mansfield
Mgr
M. J. Splaine
D. D
P. R
St. Joseph’s Church
Roxbury
Cardinal O’connell
John Whalen
New York City
Charles T. Daly
Ambrose Roche
Watertown
Mer. M. J. Splaine
Mer. A. J. Teeling
Lynn
National Resolutions Committee
Charles J. Daly
General Resolutions Committee
Whalen
Splaine
James J. Chittick
James Hayes
C. SS. R
Mission Church
James T. O'Reilly
John T. Crowley
Julia O'Donnell
Timothy J. Sullivan
Ellen Donovan
Abington
William J. Sullivan
South Boston
T. J. Brennan
J. P. Stanton
T. J. Brinnin
Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston
Jeremiah E. Burke
Massachusetsts
Federation
New York
Anthony Matre
Chicago
Matre
Thomas P. Flynn
J. A. Coller
Shakopee
Minn
Joseph Frey
New
Thomas H. Cannon
Nicholas Gommer
Dubuque
Ita
Fr. W. Immekus
Pittsburg
Daniel Duffy
Huntsville
Penn
C. W. Wallace
Columbus
H. V. Cunningham
Charles I. Doneenaud
New Orleans
F. W. Heckenkamp
Quincy
Ill
F. W. Mansfield
American Catholic Press Association
Detroit
Toronto
Montreal
Quebec
George Washington
Tery
Washington
United States
New Republic
Fathers of the Republic
Anheuser-Busch
Plant Juice promoted as cure for city ailments
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a modern herbal tonic for stomach, liver, kidney, and blood complaints. It cites a testimonial from J. M. Sargent of Webster Place describing relief from dizziness, indigestion, and sleeplessness after two weeks of use, with the Plant Juice Man at Liggett Drug Co. Store sharing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sargent
Webster Place
Ligett Drug Co
Ashington and
Avon Streets
Parker alleges delay by bank in probate hearings
Clark Parker 70s, once linked to crooks and bad men, seeks relief in Supreme Judicial Court claiming New England Trust Company as special administrator of his brother Benjamin W. Parker estate in Boston molasses merchant case is unjustly delaying hearings on accounts.
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Clark Parker
Benjamin W. Parker
Supreme Judicial Court
New England Trust Company
Garden concert at Women’s City Club by Huntington trio
The Wednesday evening garden concert at the Women’s City Club featured the Huntington trio performing Northern Lights Overture, Art ist's Life, Shadow land, Sami, Tales of Hoffman, Serenade Coquette, Charm of Roses, Evening Star, March of Marches. Refreshments were served in the garden.
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Women's City Club
Huntington Trio
Weidt
Strauss
Gilbert
Kilmann
Offenbach
Barthelmy
Strube
Evening Star
Wagner
van Praag
How to Overcome Seasickness for Sunday Readers
A guide to managing seasickness tips and techniques for readers planning maritime travel. It outlines practical steps to reduce motion sickness, including posture, fresh air, and pacing meals.
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Sunday Post
Williams Treatment advertised for rheumatism and kidney trouble
An ad promotes The Williams Treatment as a remedy for rheumatism uric acid related conditions and kidney bladder trouble urging readers to send 10c and name to receive a free 50 cent bottle with 32 doses and note that a second bottle is mailed for 50 cents with no obligation one bottle per family or address
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Mark
Jackson
Gurney Ldg
Syracuse
IN. Y
Williams
D. A. Williams
Dept. 162
New Post Office Block
East Hampton
Conn
Gulf Storm Devastates Texas Coast With Heavy Loss
100 lives lost as Galveston and coastal towns faced extensive property damage. Estimates place Galveston at 15 million dollars plus, with other towns like Texas City and Port Arthur also hit hard. Water shortages, power outages, and disrupted transport followed as relief efforts began.
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Houston
Texas City
Port Arthur
Galveston
Mouston
Seabrook
Sabine
Sabine Pass
Kemah
Texas
Weather Bureau
United States
Fort Crockett
McClellan
Poe
Beaumont
Arapahoe
Key West
M. A. Achorn
United Fruit Company
Belize
Honduras
New Orleans
Austin
Waco
Galveston Storm Leaves City Lacking Water After Wall Brakes
A thousand feet of seawall and the causeway to the mainland are torn, fires burn, and Galveston loses water supply as martial law is declared. The hurricane also devastates nearby Texas towns with widespread property damage and dozens dead across Bolivar peninsula and Houston.
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Galveston
Texas
Houston
Beaumont
Great Galveston
United States
Buford
Army
San Antonio
North Texas
Galveston Island
Bolivar Peninsula
Bay
Virginia Point
Texas City
la Porte
Lynchburg
Storm-Torn Galveston Reports 14 Dead and Water Shortage
News from Galveston after a Gulf storm highlights 14 deaths, massive financial losses, and a broken water main cutting supply from Alta Loma to the mainland. The first islander messenger reached Houston with a storm summary.
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Dallas
Texas
Galveston
Gulf of Mexico
Alta Loma
Houston
Cure for catarrhal deafness offered as home remedy
An advertisement promotes Parmint based tonic as a cure for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It claims England experiments prove constitutional causes, criticizes sprays and inhalers, and instructs readers to mix Parmint with hot water and sugar, taking a tablespoonful four times daily. It urges anyone with catarrh to try the recipe at home.
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England
Plattsburg Military Instruction Camp Sees High Interest
The Plattsburg camp reports strong demand for a second month of instruction as 500 to 600 applicants from New York and New England seek entry. Trainees endure cold nights, practice range scores rise with many new shooters, and decorations await those advancing. Promotions greet the cavalry trio while social events include afternoon teas hosted by the women’s suffrage committee. Local Elks and Knights of Columbus plan entertainments and guests include Mayor Mitchel and Dudley Field Malone.
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New York
New England
Pete” Bowditch
R. S. Sanborn
Second National Bank
Reggie” Foster
Boston
Women’s Suffrage Organization
Elks
Knights of Columbus
Mitchel
Dudley Field Malone
Thomas D. Lavelle
Duncan H. Dewar
Students to join First Regiment Infantry Brigade on camp visit
The text notes a student regiment will be provisional with a field battery and hospital for First Brigade training. It lists attendees invited by General Wood including Breckenridge, Garrison, Higginson, Roosevelt, Finley, Townsley, and Hugh L. Scott to visit the camp.
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Second Cavalry
Wood
Breckenridge
Garrison
Henry L. Higginson
Roosevelt
John H. Finley
C. P. Townsley
Military Academy
Hugh L. Scott
Chicago police union chief condemns Georgia lynching
Edward J. Dodd president of the Chicago Patrolmen's Association released a letter he said he sent to Georgia Governor Harris. The letter argues the Leo M. Frank lynching shows Georgia cannot self govern and asks Governor Dunne of Illinois not to honor Georgia's requisition papers. He plans to urge heads of police groups nationwide to act.
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Illinois
Georgia
Chicago
Edward J. Dodd
Chicago Patrolmen’s Association
Harris
Leo M. Frank
Dunne
Dodd
Illinois Federation condemns lynching of Frank
At the annual Illinois Federation of Colored Women's clubs meeting resolutions condemn the lynching of Frank and note nearly 40 lynchings across the United States so far this year.
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Frank
Illinois Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
United States
Four Zeppelins Sighted Near Dutch Coast Bound for England
Amsterdam reports four Zeppelins seen over Vlieland and Wieringer islands off the Netherlands coast heading toward England. Sightings logged at 3:15 p m local time. Royal Air Force and Allied defense units on alert as the air raid danger persists.
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London
Amsterdam
Vlieland
Wieringer
Netherlands
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Hub
Cardinal
BY Joseph D. Hurley
Post
Women’s City Club
W. E. Maxson
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Hitchcock
Tex
Gulf
Bell
War Department
Crry
Alveston
Warren
Gulf Coast
United States Army
Port Bolivar
Flake
Patton
Caplen
Rollover
Bolivar Peninsular
Merchants Co-Operative Bank
Plattsburg
Eugene Sleeper
N. Y
General Fireproofing CO
Federal Street
Mass
Sanoa
S.S. Pierce Co
Jacob Wirth Co
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