Animate Art Lady Somerset To Tour U S This Winter
Lady Henry Somerset and Miss Frances Willard will campaign against living pictures in major U S cities including New York Philadelphia Baltimore and others after a London start. They clarify the movement targets harmful exhibitions not theatres and plan public talks at Music Hall in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Somerset
Miss Willard
Lady Somerset
Music Hall
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
London
Lady Henry
Kilanyi
Liverpool
England
Theatre Palace
Living pictures clash over posters in major cities
The piece recalls protests by women groups in London and Cleveland against aggressive theatre advertising. It notes cooperation of ministers with reformers and cites action in Washington Chicago and New York to curb objectionable imagery. A New York letter from Kilanyi living picture models thanks reformers for opposing fanatical crusades while defending artistic expression.
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London
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
England
Elizabeth Grannis
National Christian League For the Promotion
Lady Somerset
Metropolitan Opera House
Alma Eggert
Elia Gaab
Pauline Bradley
Nettie Buldwin
May Hamilton
Nelly Sinclair
Therese Douglass
Josie A. Frost
Lela Williams
Nellie Loomis
Garden Theatre
The Global Hair Trade and Its Price Network
A historical note explains the hair trade sourcing from Europe with detail on color origins Italy for black hair France for brown shades Switzerland for blonde and drabby shades and notes gray and white hair fetch high prices. It covers supply from living heads and corpses, length price and quality factors and the varying textures from horse hair to silk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Italy
France
Switzerland
Mrs Annie Hicks Visited Boston En Route to Denver Labor Meet
Mrs Annie Hicks from England arrived in Boston with Lady Henry Somerset en route to a national labor convention in Denver. A prominent white ribbon advocate and socialist speaker, she is described as a large dark woman with a calm voice and nonaggressive demeanor. Ill from a rough voyage, she hopes to reach Denver by December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hicks
England
Henry Somerset
Boston
Denver
Engand
Independent Oil Firms Rally Against Standard Oil Grip
A Roxbury led popular uprising supports independent oil dealers as letters to the Post show residents seeking fair prices and liberty from Standard Oil tactics. Readers in Boston Somerville Chelsea Malden Everett and others report anti monopoly sentiment with calls to buy independent brands and expose underhand methods.
Request for oil pricing from New England Oil managers
A Somerville reader asks New England Oil Company to match Standard Oil quality and pricing. He reports buying oil from Standard Oil agents at 61 Broad Street Boston by the barrel and half barrel for over a year and requests price information or delivery of oil as described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
United States
Boston
F. D. Edwards
New England Oil Company
Broad Street
Standard
Pli
A. Smith
Somerville
Independent Oil Dealers Backed Against Cut Rates
A Malden reader praises courage of independent oil dealers and appeals to New England residents to support their fight for fair pricing. The Post backs the independent effort. Also letters from M R Buckley and W A Temple express doorstep harassment by Standard Oil salesmen and preference for independent oil on their street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Oil Association
New England
Post
Malden
W. A. Temple
M. J. Buckley
Independent Oil Battle Sparks Public Debate on Trusts
A letter to the Post from T. M. Woods of the Independent Oil Association condemns Standard Oil tactics to crush rivals. He cites hardships for independents and questions Dreyer's role, urging citizens to consider corporate war versus individual business and the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Oil Association
R. Dreyer
United States
Fine Laundry Work Sparks Debate on Labor Saving
A seasoned housekeeper recalls an arduous case with a stubborn woman who rejected soaking and appliances. The worker praises elbow grease and a simple scrub method that cleans a soiled garment faster and with less effort than modern labor saving devices.
Mr. Dreyer Seeks Fair Treatment From The Post
In a letter dated November 29 1804 from Cambridge R Dreyer requests publication of his full circular and explains he will answer published questions if the Post prints both circulars or justifies omitting them. He alleges biased treatment and cites the paper. He notes the Post declined to publish unrelated business details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dreyer
Post
Cambridge
the Post
Norcross Offers Famous Paintings Exhibition
Norcross displays copies of renowned old world and new world paintings. Prices range from 25c to 2 dollars. The selections are described as beautiful.
The Jewelry Dept Expands Stock For Holiday Demand
The jewelry department announces growth with a large stock and expected increases as holidays approach. Men’s sterling silver Link Buttons priced 49c per pair, along with various sterling silver thimbles pins and hair pins. Diamond earrings at 2.23 per pair and solid gold scarf and stick pins range 37c to 5 each. Baby chains charms 12c each No 18 Right.
A Homemaker’s Guide to Soap and Kerosene Laundering
A columnist describes a cleaning method using soap and kerosene, overnight soaking, and a hot suds rinse. The process aims to remove gummy substances, prevent damage from scalding, and extend garment wear, claiming better results than ordinary laundering.
Hair and Heartbreak in Amelie Rives Drama
The text discusses Amelie Rives's The Quick or the Dead and its portrayal of feminine nature. It highlights how a woman’s front hair and appearance are linked to her mood and fate, arguing hair care signals emotional state and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelie Rives
Barbara
Jack
Requisition Sought for Rockefeller in Texas Antitrust Case
Governor Flower received a Texas request to extradite John D Rockefeller and other Standard Oil leaders indicted in Texas for conspiring to fix petroleum prices. Flower's aide noted incomplete affidavits and argued fugitives must have been in Texas before extradition can proceed. Texas sheriff Burke confirmed mailing the papers and urged prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Texas
New York
W. L. Burke
Knnon County
R. P. Flower
J. D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
J. D. Archibald
B. Brewster
H. H. Rogers
W. E. Tilford
Miss Frances Hayes Visits State House in Fremont Visit
Miss Frances Hayes of Fremont Ohio daughter of the late President visited yesterday with Mrs Ellen C Johnson superintendent of the women's prison She called at the Governors office but he was attending the Massachusetts teachers meeting Miss Hayes planned another call before returning home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hayes
Fremont, O
Ellen C. Johnson
Women’s Prison
Masssachusetts
Miss Hayes
The Habit of Making Themselves Attractive
The piece notes that women continually seek to appear attractive as a life long habit even in grief. It cites curling hair and grooming as automatic responses when sorrow strikes, driven by an artistic instinct and references to Niobe and sorrowful heroines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niobe
At Home Shoe Sales Wagon Delivers Fitting Service
A veteran in the shoe trade unveils a home delivery fitting plan. A wagon with a miniature stock travels to customers, guided by an experienced salesman to measure fit and complete the sale in the home. The concept eases embarrassment for women and busy households seeking proper footwear.
Household Fads and Freaks in a Lady's Taste
A columnist lampoons women making odd items from household leftovers such as dressing cases from barrels and a Chinese sword box turned into a hall display. It notes cheap sewing chairs, pink cretonne rooms, and decorative but impractical fashion choices reflecting fad culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Cretonne
England to hold naval demonstration near Shanghai
English officials announce a naval show at Chausan on December 1 to probe terms of settlement. The Alacrity Pigmy and Redpole sail with sealed orders to join Vice Admiral Fremantle's Centurion as a precaution against possible Japanese moves into Southern China or Formosa.
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Shanghai
England
Chausan
Pigmy
Redpole
Fremantle
Centurion
China
Formosa
Anhui
Canton
Li-Hung- Chang
Li-Han-Chang
Porpoise Reports Ineffective Chinese Garrison Fire
London dispatch notes British warship Porpoise returning from Port Arthur after Nov 21 bombardment. Japanese fleet attacked Chinese forts off shore with quick fire guns for about thirty minutes but failed to hit any vessel. Forts silenced by evening. Porpoise crew land on Nov 22. Estimated Japanese losses 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Central News
Port Arthur
Navy
Chiyoda
Dainty Watteau Figures Featured In Curio Sale
Readable fragments describe a display of delicate Watteau figures including men and maids, with items such as curtains and a bureau set. The listing hints at decorative frilly picture frames as part of the collection.
Surprise Clock Gift at Flynn Home Office
Friends hosted a party at 151 Laverett Street for Mr and Mrs Patrick Flynn. They gave Mrs Flynn a marble parlor clock presented by John Ahern and shared a meal and dancing. Attendees included D J Clifford Elizabeth St Clair Michael Ahern Katherine Flynn Denis Shea Anna Flynn and many others. Music was provided by Denis Cronan Owen McCoy Patrick J Fitzgibbon and Denis E Clifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Flynn
Leverett Street
James Kirke
Bertha Gorman
Michael O'Sullivan
Josephine Brieman
Owen McCoy
James Whetston
Eliza O'Reilly
Patrick J. Fitzgibbon
Katherine O'Reilly
John J. Thompson
M. J. McCarthy
Michael Morrison
Katherine Ahern
Michael M. McGillicuddy
William Fleming
Timothy Brennan
C. J. Reardon
Denis Shea
Ellen McGillicuddy
James Ahern
Katherine Clifford
Denis McGillicuddy
Margaret Flynn
John Sheehan
Michael Gilboy
Jeremiah Shea
Ellen Shea
Mary
Anna Sullivan
John B. O’higgins
Mary St. Clair
Mollie McGillicuddy
Messrs
Denis Cronan
Ower McCoy
Denis E. Clifford
Youth and Opera at St. Vincent's Church in Bethesda Hall
The boys' sanctuary choir and girls' junior choir presented H.M.S. Pinafore in South Boston. The cast featured Joseph Grant as Sir Joseph Porter and John Scanlon as Ralph Rackstraw with Josephine Kittie Driscoll and Miss Nellie A. Pugh among the dances. Accompanists were Julia Leary Josephine English and Mary Gomes. A full crowd praised the young performers for a big success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Church
Bethesda Hall
South Boston
Joseph Porter
Joseph Grant
Captain Corcoran
Martin Sherry
Ralph Rackstraw
John Scanlon
Dick Deadeye
Thamas Cotter
Bill Bobstay
James O’neil
Josephine
Kittie Driscoll
Hebe
Mamie Ellcock
Little Buttercup
Katie McKinnon
Nellie A. Pugh
Julia Leary
Josephine English
Mary Gomes
Rallies for Women Voters Across Boston Area
Independent women voters announce rallies promoting good government and public schools. December 3 Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain December 4 Dorchester Temple December 5 Old Vine Street Church December 6 Park Street Church with Armed Battalion Band in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury and vocal music at Park Street and Dorchester Temple. Speakers include Reverends Burr Hershey Noon Wheeler and Mrs. E Trask Hill among others.
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Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain
Dorchester Temple
Old Vine Street
Park Street Church
Roxbury
Everett D. Burr
Scott F. Hershey
Alfred Noon
E.S. Wheeler
J. A. Lansing
E. Trask Hill
Bayard Hosts London Scottish Dinner Toasts Queen
United States ambassador Thomas F. Bayard presided at the London Scottish Corporation annual dinner He toasted the Queen praising her domestic virtue and dignified private life as deserving affection from her people and civilized mankind worldwide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas F. Bayard
United States
London Scottish Corporation
Embroidered and Painted Chair Becomes Family Heirloom
A charming home features a sewing chair once owned by the owner’s grandmother. The chair, seventy years old, was given three coats of white enamel then gilded balls on the side posts by a clever girl, adding a personalized touch to the heirloom.
Li Hung Chang jokes amid Pekin foreigner safety talks
The Herald reports from Tien-Tsin that Prince Kung protects foreigners in Pekin with guards while Li Hung Chang jokes about hiring the British fleet. Von Hanneken and Detring arrive as advisers. Detring faces criticism from British officials over German interests.
Portrait Chair Displays Mary’s Floral Autograph
A chair features painted La France roses on the middle slat with the name Mary inscribed in up and down English writing, and pinks on the bottom slat from her grandmother. Pink India silk cushion with green leaf pattern and two colored ribbons add charm, giving the piece a distinctive, fetching appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la France
Mary
Polly Oliver tale inspires a charity story sale
Mrs Kate Douglas Wiggin inspired a young woman to stage fairy tale readings for children at a fair. She rented a small room near the main hall and charged five cents per tale, drawing steady child audiences and generous sums for charity. Adults paid double, keeping her group small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Polly Oliver
Philadelphia Ress
Salvation Army Musical Festival to Be Held at Washington Street Hall
Brigadier Brewer and staff with the Jubilee Brass Band conduct special Salvation Army services at 886 Washington street on December 1 2 and 8. They conclude a tour of Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine with high praise. Sunday afternoon features a musical festival and Mrs Brewer is expected to attend.
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Brigadier Brewer
Jubilee Brass Band
Salvation Army Hall
Washington Street
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
Boston Church Notices and Meetings for Sunday
Park Street Church hosts Dr. Arthur T. Pierson on The Enduement of the Holy Spirit. B Y M Christian Union Vesper with Rev. William E. Barton and music by Mrs. F E Whitney. First Free Baptist Church Shawmut hosts J M Loden. Christ Church Longwood led by C D Bradlee. Somerville First Baptist with J D Fulton sermons and Patriotic Meeting. Christian Patriotism at People's Temple with Drs Wheeler Ramsay Galbraith Kneeland. coats limited.
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Park Street Church
Boston
Arthur T. Pierson
Philadelphia
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Christ’s Church
Colchester Street
Beacon Street
Longwood
C. D. Bradlee
D. D
First Baptist Church
Summers Street
Somerville
J. D. Fulton
Committee of One Hundred
E. S. Wheeler
W. W. Ramsay
John Galbraith
M. D. Kneeland
Bailey
Li Hung Chang Guarded as Chinese Rise Against Dynastic Rule
In Shanghai on November 30 observers note Li Hung Chang faces popular anger aimed at top rulers. He is guarded by his own soldiers at Tien-Tsin as imperial troops watch from outside the city amid national unrest and antidynastic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tien-Tsin
China
Kung
Pekin
Denby
United States
Li-Hung-Chang
America
Sam
Washington
Detring
Shanghai
Chelsea No-License Rally at Central Church
A no-license meeting will be held at the Central Church in Chelsea on Sunday December 2 at 7 p m. Speakers include George H Buck Pryce Edwards Richard Burns Louis De Roche mont and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Chelsea
George H. Buck
Pryce Edwards
Richard Burns
Louis de Rochemont
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the Jewelry Dept
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Tremont Row
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Colomb
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This City
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J. Ni Wmala Sons
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Homeopathic Chemists
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