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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1905

Page

4

Citizens Get Busy Urges Mayor Daly at Cambridge Assembly

Mayor Daly of Cambridge urged civic reform at the Waltham Business Men's Association outing in Riverside. He called on citizens to attend caucuses and polls to influence city and state government, support civil service heads, and resist generous grants to public service corporations. Speakers included Mayor J L Harvey and General E Champlin.

Riverside Daly Cambridge Waltham Business Men’s Association J. L. Harvey Waltham E. Champlin E. T. Luce Waltham Court R. B. Somers

Sandy Ferguson quits Gloucester schooner trip in protest

Sandy Ferguson returns from a Gloucester fishing trip after quitting a mackerel seiner at Provincetown. He criticizes the crew and skipper calling them no good and a dope. He visits his wife in Gloucester and shows interest in W. K. Vanderbilt Jr.’s steam yacht Tarantula priced around 250 000 dollars.

Gloucester Sandy Ferguson Sandy Provincetown Ferguson W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Vanderbilt Hart Jeffries

Reunion of Redberry Club at Old Orchard

Old Orchard Mo August 22 One of the most successful reunions in recent years was held today by the Redberry Club The men’s game pitted married men against single men with the benedicts captained by ex Congressman Fitzgerald as wives looked on The benedicts won 14 to 0 The ladies then raced in foot and potato events Katherine Hayes of Pawtucket Jane McDonald of South Boston Mrs John W McDonald of Jamaica Plain and Mrs Nan Gallagher of Lowell won the races

Redberry Club Old Orchard Old Orchard Fitzgerald Katherine Hayes Pawtucket Jane McDonald South Boston John W. McDonald Jamaica Plain Nan Gallagher Lowell

Lawyers Meet at Seashore in Narragansett Pier

At Narragansett Pier Rhode Island on August 22 a preliminary conference of the American Bar Association section of legal education was held ahead of the main meeting opening the next day. President Lawrence Maxwell Jr. presided with Dean Norham Abbott of Stanford as principal speaker and James P. Hall of Chicago presenting a paper on Practice Work.

Narragansett Pier R. I American Bar Association Association Lawrence Maxwell, Jr Cincinnati Norhan Abbott Law School Leland Stanford, Jr Association of American Law Schools James P. Hall University of Chicago Law School The Abbott

Open Track For Injured Man

Train service on the Boston & Albany and parts of the New Haven Hartford rail network slowed after an order granted Clar ence Butland right of way. Butland, an injured Beacon Park brakeman from Allston, was crushed between cars and rushed to South station. surgeons found a badly torn and broken arm with no internal injuries.

Boston & Albany New York, New Haven & Hartford Clarence Butland Butland Beacon Park Allston Massachusetts Hospital

Liverpool Pilots Send Gift to Boston Colleagues

A brotherly exchange between Liverpool England and Boston pilots includes a framed group photo of 178 Liverpool pilots and Captain Bynon of the Warren liner Michigan. The portrait, with Union Jack and American flag, features Point Lynas lighthouse and Liverpool landing stage, presented at Lewis Wharf tomorrow.

Liverpool Eng Boston Pilots Bynon Michigan Lewis Wharf Point Lynas

Picnic in Aid of Jewish Children’s Home

Over 8000 attended the third annual Hebrew Ladies' Helping Hand Auxiliary picnic at Caledonia Grove West Roxbury. Proceeds will fund maintenance of the Destitute Jewish Children’s Home undergoing renovation and enlargement. Guests included local philanthropists and city officials. General committee: Mrs. Sarah Kurinsky, Mrs. Annie Weinbaum, Mrs. William S. Leven, Mrs. Bessie Kasanof, Mrs. Celia Samuels, Miss Frances Cohen, Miss Leah Sacofsky.

Hebrew Ladies’ Helping Hand Auxiliary Caledonia Grove West Roxbury Sarah Kurinsky Annie Weinbaum William S. Leven Bessie Kasanof Celia Samuels Frances Cohen Leah Sacofsky

Catholic Young Men's Union Opens 31st Convention

The Catholic Young Men's National Union held its 31st annual convention in Albany as a solemn high mass opened the session at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Walter J. Shanley presided while diocesan reports and papers from each diocese were read. Topics included The Press The Young Men's Club and Literary Societies for Catholic Young Men.

Albany N. Y Catholic Young Men's National Union Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Walter J. Shanley Daniel P. Toomey Archdiocese of Boston the Young Men's Club W. C. Sullivan Baltimore Literary Societies For Catholic Young Men William J

China Clay Steamer to Run Direct to Boston

The steamship service transporting china clay between Fowey Eng and this port will omit Portland and sail directly to Boston. The Tabasco carrying 1200 tons will inaugurate the reorganized line with portions bound for Portland shipped by rail.

Boston Fowey Eng Portland

Stowaways From Jamaica Escape Custody In Boston Harbor

Two stowaways Samuel Brown and Herbert Hamilton from Port Antonio Jamaica walked ashore with the ship Brester at Long Wharf Boston. Captain Bock released them, ignorance of immigration law cited. A $600 fine may follow as police pursue the pair near Boston Common.

Port Antonio Jamaica Samuel Brown Herbert Hamilton Bock Brewster Long Wharf Boston Crispus Boston Common

Schooner Marion E. Rockhill Runs Aground Off Long Island

The three master schooner Marion E. Rockhill ran ashore near Amagansett Bay Long Island in heavy fog. Her five man crew were rescued by Amagansett life-savers. The Bath Maine owned vessel of 270 tons carrying coal was bound from South Amboy New Jersey to Danversport Massachusetts. Captain and owner M. L. Gilbert was aboard.

New York Marion E. Rockhill Amagansett Bay Long Island Amagansett Station Bath South Amboy N. J Danversport Mass M. L. Gilbert

Father Reunites With Long Lost Daughter in Court

In Lowell a 20 year old Elizbeth Cotes, arrested as a vagrant, collapsed when her father arrived at Police Court as Miss Skelton of the Crittenton Home brought the parents to her. Judge Hadley urged forgiveness and a fresh start, with the case continued six months for sentence.

Lowell Elizabeth Cotes Hadley Miss Skelton Crittenton Miss Cotes

Color line in Knights of Pythias discussed in Lynn

Grand Chancellor Ramsdell of the Peter Woodland Lodge announced the protest against a Worcester lodge member due to color. The protest was sustained and an order issued to exclude the colored man from membership, citing concealment of parentage as evidence.

President Roosevelt Invited to Newport Perry Day

Newport Rhode Island August 22 The City Council voted to invite President Roosevelt to be guest of the city on Perry Day September 11 for the 92d anniversary of the Lake Erie battle Commodore Perry a Newport native commanded the American squadron in the fight.

Newport R. I President Roosevelt Lake Erie Commodore Perry

Yellow fever update from New Orleans officials

Yellow fever report from New Orleans at 6 p m lists 57 new cases bringing total to 1503. Nine deaths today, total 214, with 21 new foci and 342 overall. Remaining under treatment stands at 319.

Bonfire and Lamp Fatal in Haverhill

Emma Doe an eight year old child of Moses and Emma Doe of Apple street died at the hospital from burns received while playing near a bonfire. Harriet Dunham aged 64 died at the hospital from burns caused by a lamp overturning at her Water street home.

Haverhill Emma Moses Emma Doe Apple Street Harriet Dunham Water Street

Indian Empire Will Be Lost Says Goldwin Smith

Toronto, Aug 22 Professor Goldwin Smith warned that the Indian Empire will end, from the east, due to lack of breeding. He questioned Lord Minto’s Viceroy appointment and noted the governor general role differs in India. He believed Russia unlikely to invade India amid current European tensions.

Toronto Ont Goldwin Smith Lord Minto Ottawa Canada India Smith Kitchener Curzon Russia

Knowls Law but Won’t Practise Miss McAleer Admitted to Bar

Miss Mary E R McAleer of 740 Brookline Avenue Brookline has just been admitted to the bar at about 35 and holds property for herself and family She has studied law at Boston University for personal interest rather than office practice She lives in a Brookline home left by her father Patrick McAleer a wealthy real estate dealer.

Mary ER. McAleer Brookline Avenue Brookline Miss McAleer Boston University Patrick McAleer

Gaston to consult Whitney on reciprocity candidate

Colonel William A. Gaston will confer with Chairman Henry M. Whitney about nominating a lieutenant governor candidate. A Democratic leader says the party must field a strong reciprocity candidate to challenge Eben S. Draper. Whitney and Foss have split. Foss leads a hot 14 member committee while Whitney heads a mixed committee. The Republican committee, led by Webster, plans to announce principles after Chicago talks and may endorse Lieutenant Governor Guild and discuss Fred S. Hall and Colonel Goetting regarding reciprocity bids.

William A. Gaston Henry M. Whitney Committee On Reciprocal Trade Eben S. Draper Whitney Foss Little’ Committee Republican Committee Webster Chicago Guild Fred S. Hall Colonel Goetting

Foss Denies Shifting Sides in Tariff Debate

Eugene N. Foss, Republican leader, returns from Chicago reciprocity talks asserting the movement remains firm against stand-patters. He cites consensus at the convention favoring Dingley maxima with concessions carved from them and notes the American Reciprocal Tariff League name traced to his secretary William E. Brigham.

Eugene N. Foss Chicago Foss Mr. Foss William E. Brigham

Suit Against Waggaman Filed in District Supreme Court

Attorneys for H Rozier Delaney trustee in bankruptcy for Thomas E Waggaman treasurer of the Catholic University file a bill in equity to sell Woodley Park, distribute proceeds to creditors, and set aside a July 1904 deed of trust as a bankruptcy preference.

Washington H. Rozier Delaney Thomas E. Waggaman Catholic University District Supreme Court Waggaman John Dout Woodley Park

Mrs Russell Sage Joins Audubon Society

New York August 22 The National Audubon Societies welcomed Mrs Russell Sage as a life member after she sent a 100 dollar contribution. Her interest grew from visits to the park as an invalid and her friendship with the squirrels as 19 busy animals played nearby.

New York National Association of Audubon Societies Russell Sage

Miss Walsh on road to recovery after accident

In Newport Rhode Island Miss Evelyn Walsh who was hurt in the automobile crash that killed her brother Vinson Walsh learned Saturday night that he was critically ill and then died. She is reported to be greatly affected yet on the road to recovery and not endangered by the news.

Newport R. I Evelyn Walsh Vinson

Fairbanks Family Reunion Draws 600 Descendants to Dedham

Descendants of Jonathan Fairbanks gather for the fourth annual Fairbanks Family Association reunion at the Dedham homestead built in 1636. The four day event includes excursions to Lancaster and Fort Loggastoco site visits, a banquet and illustrated talk by J Wilder Fairbank, music by the Waelde family, and plans to preserve family memorials and the old house. Vice-President Fairbanks, eighth in descent, may attend but is delayed in New York.

Dedham Jonathan Fairbanks Old Homestead Fairbanks Family Association East Street Eastern Avenue Lancaster John Fairbanks Jonathan Fairbanks Tola J. Wilder Fairbank Millis Fort Log Boston New York Jonas

Hanscom Said To Be Better After Gall Stone Surgery

Deputy Superintendent of Police Orrinton M. Hanscom of Boston recovered rapidly after an operation at Maine General Hospital for removal of a gall stone. He was attacked at the Lafayette Hotel on Saturday and moved to hospital after his condition grew serious late Monday night.

Portland Orrinton M. Hanscom Boston Maine General Hospital Hanscom Lafayette Hotel

Old Lady Wanders Roxbury Found by Police

A gray haired well dressed woman wandering Roxbury streets was taken to Station 10. She gave the name Clara Smith and could not provide an address. She claimed her daughter's marriage to an Armenian unsettled her mind and was placed in a padded cell for examination.

Roxbury Clara Smith

Lodge Meets Leaders But Crane Is Detained

Senator Lodge met Republican chieftains at state headquarters with Congressman Gardner of Essex among the visitors. Gardner endorsed Malone for attorney general while Crane indicated he would be absent for more than a week.

Senator Lodge Crane Lodge Congressman Gardner Essex Gardner Malone

Widowed Queen of Chinatown to Marry Bellas Guide Jim

Bella the white queen of Chinatown, after the death of her husband, plans to marry Jim the guide to avoid being ignored by the Celestials. The story notes her loss of caste and desire for tribute from former rulers.

Chinatown Bella Jim

Hay Fever Relief Promised By X Zalia In Boston Ad

An old time hay fever remedy ad touts X Zalia as relief for sneezing watery eyes and nasal discharge. It instructs nasal application with an inhaler and offers a booklet titled Treatises on Hay Fever and People Cured from the X Zalia Corporation in Boston.

H. E. Waite Lebanon X-Zalia X-Zalia Corporation Batterymarch St Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Public Service Franchises Briny Chelsea Boxer Oppenheimer Treatment State of James H. Alexander Vic Standard Oil Co Jose Aymar PENN Presidene Osident Empire Archer Brown, JR Iron and Steel Charles R. Brown Charles Evans Presid K. Ala Eta & Sates DeHaven & New York Stock Exchange Townsend Anderson Fowler Produce Exchange Carl H. Fowler Boylston Street Liverpool Pilots Catholic Young Men’s Union Marion Rockhill Pythian Lodge New Orleans Prince Street Wilson Bros. Jewelers Agustine J. Daly Tupper Gaston Audubon Society Miss Walsh Crea van Camp Ood Tay, Lian Palami Palami CO
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