Convention of Colored Elks End in Boston Respect
The Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World wrapped up its grand lodge convention in Ruggles hall Boston voting the city the warmest and most hospitable to their race in 21 conventions. George F E Wibecan of Brooklyn newly elected grand exalted ruler pledged to spread the Massachusetts idea nationwide.
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Boston
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of
Grand Lodge
Ruggles Hall
George FE. Wibecan
Brookyn
Massachusetts
Grand lodge session names officers and Tulsa relief plan
Newark chosen as next convention site after a tight contest with Chicago runner up. Officers elected include ZACHARIAH ALEXANDER Charlotte grand leading knight and John B. White Richmond grand loyal knight. Tulsa relief funds totaling 6600 approved plus donations to Tulsa delegates. Also condemnations of lynching and Klan propaganda noted. Ladies’ Grand Temple officers named, including Emma Hodges Hampton and Susan Williams Richmond.
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Grand Lodge
Newark
N. J
Chicago
Zachariah Alexander
Charlotte
N. C
John 8. White
Richmond
William J. Wheaton
San Francisco
Victor Walker
Denver
J. E. Dixon
Newport
R. L
Tulsa
Widecan
United States
Oklahoma
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Congress
George W. F. McMechen
Hamilton
C. E. Corbett
Muskogee
Okla
Grand Temple
Emma Hodges
Hampton
Susan Williams
Laura Williams
New York City
Nora F. Taylor
Emma V. Kelly
Norfolk
Francis Young
Hampton, Va
Emma Cosby
Sarah Harriell
Anna E. Jones
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
M. Kimbaugh
New York
Felix Payne
Jefferson City
Hattie B. Hutchins
Boston
Fox Terrier Alarm Sparks Dorchester Fire Rescue
A fox terrier named Ben alerted a passerby to a second floor fire at the three family dwelling 20 Edison Park Dorchester last evening. A pedestrian raised the alarm enabling a five person first floor family to be awakened and escape. Damage estimated at 500 dollars. origin under investigation.
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Edison Park
Dorchester
Alfred Whitney
Ben
Stockholders Plan to Help Depositors at Cosmopolitan Trust
Stockholders of the Cosmopolitan Trust Company formed a committee alliance with the depositors protective body to pursue a rapid settlement of the trust company’s affairs. The new organization, comprising only certain stockholders, will meet September 8 to discuss plans for adjustments. Committee members named include Aaron Hailparn J P Morse Paul Oblenzer Charles Baker Martin Wax H Whitney Henry Penn Fred A Powdrell and Charles Rudginsky.
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Cosmopolitan Trust Company
Certan
Aaron Hailparn
J. P. Morse
Paul Oblenzer
Charles Baker
Martin Wax
H. Whitney
Henry Penn
Fred A. Powdrell
Charles Rudginsky
Man's Body Found in Railroad Yard
An unidentified man, likely struck by a train, was found between tracks 2 and 4 in the Dover Street yards of the New Haven railroad by engineer George B. Fargo of Middleboro. The victim was about 38 to 42 years old, 6 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair, wearing a blue coat and brown trousers.
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Dover Street
New Haven Railroad
George 8. Fargo
Middleboro
Waltham Children's Athletic Meet Held at Playground Field
In Waltham yesterday the annual boys and girls athletic meet drew about 1200 children. Miss Catherine Bigham of the Bicycle Park Playground won the all round girl title, repeating her year earlier feat. Walter Brinn of the Athletic Playground took the all round boys championship.
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Waltham Playground
Catherine Bigham
John Leary
Walter Brinn
Miss Bigham
Fore River workers push for naval funding at mass meeting
At a mass meeting of Fore River employees in Quincy discussions centered on naval appropriations and cuts to the plant workforce. Congressman Frothingham and Mayor Bradford urged stronger navy funding and a disarmament conference with full strength. Senator Wright proposed a committee interview with Charles Schwab as speakers signed a petition for increased appropriations to operate the plant at capacity.
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Fore River
Quincy
Frothingham
William A. Bradford
United States
E. T. Wright
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Fine Programme for Cueno Fund Benefit
The Andrew Cuneo fund rose to 12615.60 last night and will grow tomorrow as all proceeds from Waldron's Casino go to the fund. Ex Mayor John F Fitzgerald will appear in One singing Sweet Adeline. George M. Cohan will debut a new act. the Boston police band performs. Charley Waldron hosts. Hanover Street officers serve as ushers. More big features expected.
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Andrew Cuneo
Waldron
John F. Fitzgerald
Adeline
George M. Cohan
Boston Police Band
Charley Waldron
Hanover Street
Four MA Auto Licenses Revoked for Headlight Violations
The Registrar of Motor Vehicles Frank A. Goodwin revoked the auto registrations of four Massachusetts men for failing to comply with the new headlight law. Names listed include Peter J. Ricka of Lawrence and Joseph H. Couture of Lawrence, among two others from Quincy and Hudson.
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Massachusetts
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Frank A. Goodwin
Peter J. Ricka
Springfield Street
Lawrence
Joseph G. David Quincy
Hollis H. Metcalf
Hudson
Joseph H. Couture
Franklin Street
Divorce Libel Withdrawn in Superior Court Action
Mrs Lena Johnson told Judge Keating she does not want her four year old daughter to know of her parents divorce. She sought permission to withdraw the libel of divorce against David E Johnson for desertion. The judge granted the withdrawal with right to file anew later if best for her and her child. Johnson did not reveal any reconciliation plans or reasons.
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Lena Johnson
Keating
Superior Court
David 8. Johnson
Johnson
Samuel Miller
Tremont Street
Vermont Names Tuberculosis Committee Members
Governor Hartness appointed Luther B. Johnson editor of the Randolph Herald Edward H. Jones of Waitsfield and Dr James Hamilton of Rutland to form a committee to investigate bovine tuberculosis in the state They will report to the next Legislature and work under mandate from the last session.
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Montpelier
James A. Hartness
Luther B. Johnson
Randolph Herald
Edward H. Jones
Waitsfield
James Hamilton
Rutland
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Hovey’s
American Hosiery Co
Cretonnes
Simmons and
National
Louis
Gray
Cale
Cretonne Pinafores
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