Bay State Gas receivership case stalled by Higgins motion
In Philadelphia a motion by ex-Senator Higgins of Delaware to intervene in the Bay State Gas Company receivership case delays a potential dismissal. Higgins represents Thomas C. Baxter of Boston, holder of a $1000 bond, while others push for amicable dismissal amid bondholder concerns. The judge set further arguments for Friday morning as the case proceeds. Also mentioned are the bond totals and involvement of Godfrey Morse and others, with hearings moved from Wilmington to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bay State Gas Company
United States Circuit Court
Dallas
J. Edward Pickons
Higgins
Delaware
Thomas C. Baxter
Boston
Senator Higgins
Addicks
Wilmington
Del
Godfrey Morse
Leopold Morse
Samuel Dickson
Benjamin L. M. Tower
James H. Hoffecker, Jr
United States
Patterson
Gray
H. H. Ward
George L. Crawford
Police Ball Arrangements Set for January 21 at Mechanics Hall
Complete arrangements have been made for the police ball on January 21 in Mechanics Hall. Captain Hurley of Division 9 will direct the floor, with General Martin leading the grand march likely accompanied by Mrs Hurley. Governor Wolcott, Mayor Quincy, and other state and city officials will attend along with New York and other police forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Hurley
Division 9
General Martin
Roger Wolcott
Josiah Quincy
New York
Mayor Attends New England Conductor Ball in Odd Fellows' Hall
The New England Division 157 of the Order of Railway Conductors held their second annual ball at Odd Fellows' Hall last night with a Park Orchestra concert. About 100 couples led the grand march, around 400 people attended supper, and Mayor Quincy stayed for an hour and a half dancing. Prominent railroad figures from across New England were present among many named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Division 157
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Park Orchestra
W. H. Hogue
Spear
M. T. Leonard
Quincy
New England
Messrs
E. A. Seepett
G. E. Smith
G. Thayer
G. O. Silsbee
D. Copp
E. J. Egan
G. A. Merrill
W. Sheldon
E. P. Chapman
W. R. Page
J. C. Joyce
O. M. Neal
C. Y. Cleveland
A. H. Brown
D. M. Brackett
W. Savory
George A. Reed
J O. Bacon
G. E. Thayer
W. N. Drake
N. C. How
G. H. Kennard
G. A. Plummer
H. W. Var
O. Lunt
C. H. McLean
W D. Parks
R. E. E. Beatley
M. G. Austin
Thomas Hilton
B. H. Bolton
R. K. Sanford
Ralph Bowman
J. W. Baltune
Misses Minnie Dodge
Sarah Brown
Bessie Lesser
Laura Bowman
Bertha Hess
Stella Lloyd
Myrtie Leads
Cassie Stephens
Louise Betts
Isabel Martin
Caroline Langley
W. E. Henley
Honor Mullen Promoted and Feted by South Boston Firemen
Chief John A. Mullen of South Boston, promoted from district chief to second assistant chief, was honored at a surprise banquet for about 150 business leaders and friends at the United States Hotel. Speakers praised his service as he expressed gratitude amid tributes from colleagues and notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mullen
South Boston
United States Hotel
Chief Mullen
Chief Cheswell
Regan
Mullen
United States
James Tighe
William 8. McNary
William A. Leahy
R. L. Green
George H. Innis
L. P. Webber
D. O'Callaghan
James A. Riley
William H. McDermott
William H. Ruddick
John W. Regan
Russell
Innis
H. C. Bowen
J. C. Merry
Creed
Patrick Kelley
Robert B
J. F. O’connell
Engine Company 6
James I
Pray
Charles McCann
Brockton
James T. ‘Tighe
Horace Hatch
Henry C. O Donnell
John L., Goodman
John J. Kinneally
Thomas F. Flood
Jeremiah T. Sullivan
James A Riley
Solar Plexus Blow Ends Bout in Eighteen Seconds
In Columbus Ohio Buck Stalzer and Jack Williams met in a boxing bout that lasted about eighteen seconds before Williams was stopped by a rapid solar plexus blow. Williams hailed from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Buck Stalzer
This City
Jack Williams
New Orleans
Williams
Gorman Wins Title Bout at Manhattan Athletic Club
Jimmy Gorman of Ida Hill defeated Mike McManus of Albany after a third round knockdown. Jack Williams lost to John Vaughn in a ten round decision. Felix Hart and Frank Robinson fought to a ten round draw at Menandasa and Boston respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Jimmy Gorman
Ida Hill
Mike McManus
Albany
Manhattan Athletic Club
McManus
Jack Williams
Waterford
John Vaughn
Cohoes
Felix Hart
Menandasa
Frank Robinson
Boston
Stage Notes Express Theatres And Players In Town
The Girl From Paris marks seventy five Park Theatre performances with a souvenir clock for every reserved seat. Oswald Yorke and wife plan to bring their company to America in two years. Margaret Mather shines in Cymbeline at the Boston Theatre. Hope Booth adds Cleopatra and The Polar Star to her Howard poses. Adrienne to be played by Grace P. Atwell at Castle Square. Cullington amazes as Major in Kit at Bowdoin Square. The Circus Girl invites In Town cast to Boston Museum. Odell Williams praised at Keiths for The Judge. Dangers of a Great City shows grand scenery and long cast at Grand. Julie Opp may visit after Princess and the Butterfly at Lyceum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Park Theatre
Tompkins and Rice
Oswald Yorke
Tom Pinch
Tremont
Willard
America
Boston
Margaret Mather
Imogene
Cleopatra
Polar Star
Hope Booth
the Howard
Grace’ P. Atwell
Adrienne
Castle Square Theatre
William Cullington
Hoyt’s
the Park
Boston Museum
London
Odell Williams
Keith’s
Squire
Alabama
Wallace Campbell
Isabel Pitt Lewis
Julie Opp
Cty
Lyceum
New York
Messenger Mott Dies in Sudden Woburn Heart Dis ease
Henry A. Mott a Custom House messenger in Woburn died suddenly at home about 6 30 yesterday morning. He collapsed while hitching a team en route to Boston for the Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association banquet. He served in the war aboard the Hartford and lost his right arm in New Orleans. He leaves a wife and daughter. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Mott
Custom House
Woburn
Boston
Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association
American House
Mott
Mr. Mott
Admiral Farragut
Hartford
Prison Ten Years and 5000 Dollar Fine for Bill Raiser
Albert A. Thomas alias Litner pleaded guilty to counterfeiting charges. Judge Aldrich sentenced him to ten years of hard labor in state prison and a 5000 dollar fine. The Indiana native, 32, was caught in New Bedford last November after passing a raised two dollar bill to appear as ten dollars. He had prior Minnesota indictments, but was sentenced here rather than returned there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Thomas
Litner
Aldrich
United States Circuit Court
Thomas
Indiana
New Bedford
Minnesota
Desperate Letter Warns of Suicide Over Love Rejection
Albert J. Kane threats a fatal act after a love dispute with Jennie Mc Donald a 18 year old French Canadian in Boston. Kane’s brother delivers the note to the Post editor and police locate Mc Donald on Hancock Street. Kane planned his death at 6 pm and asked for mercy in a final plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Kane
Morse
Greenwich
Goodby
Post
Hancock Street
Jennie McDonald
Boston
Letter Bares Self to Editor Over Lost Love
A second letter on American House paper repeats a suicide threat addressed to the editor of the Post. It questions if heartbreak absolves cowardice and accuses others of wrecking the romance with false statements. The deceased’s sister doubts harm occurred. no one at the American House knows details as Albert J. Kane is expected to read the story in the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
American House
Albert J. Kane
Public Boxing Exhibition Draws 1500 In New Haven
In New Haven on December 7 192? the Franklin Athletic Club staged a boxing show at Hyperion Theatre with over 1500 spectators. Main event featured Martin Flaherty of Lowell versus Tommy Shortell of Brooklyn in a 20 round 128 pound bout. Shortell did not appear and Flaherty boxed Dan McConnell of Philadelphia to a 15 round catchweight affair. Other ten round bouts saw George Monroe of Brooklyn beat Jack McKeck of New York at 112 pounds and Jack Hannigan of Pittsburgh defeat Sammy Myers of New York at 118 pounds. Sam Austin of New York refereed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Hyperion Theatre
Franklin Athletic Club
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Tommy Shortell
Brooklyn
Shortell
Flaherty
Dan McConnell
Philadelphia
McConnell
Jack McKeck
New York
George Monroe
Monroe
Sammy Myers
Jack Hannigan
Pittsburg
Hannigan
Sam Austin
Boxing Bouts Shine At Lynn Olympia A C Show
Olympia A C staged a strong Lynn bout night at Lasters Hall with entertaining matches. Notable mainly was Horn versus Bell, a rapid exchange five rounds ending in ovation for both. The program opened with music, puck dancing, and several fierce set-tos among Jim Foley, Dart, Cullen, Riley, Mullins, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McGoff
Young Robinson
Bill Frazer
Joe Anderson
Jim Davenport
Frank Scott
Dan
George Murray
Fitz and Corbett
Timmy Kearns
Steve Mahoney
Dick Bradley
Walter Long
Joe Thorn
Professor Robinson
Horn
Robinson
John Bell
Ed Munford
Billy Fitzgerald
Tom Crowley
Dutch Village at The Every Day Church Draws Crowds
The Every Day Church on Shawmut avenue hosted a three day winter spectacle a Dutch village created by church artisans. Painted windmills, Dutch costumes and markets across multiple society tables drew a large, lively crowd. Key organizers included Dr. S. H. Ayer and Mrs. Florence N. Hobart with John H. North as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Avenue
E. W. Vinal
George L. Perin
H. C. Dunbar
J. H. North, Jr
R. P. Morse
Harry Askin
S. H. Ayer
Florence N. Hobart
John H. North
Division 45 A O H Holds Regular Meeting
The Military Division 45 A O H met at A V Hall Chelsea with W P D Sullivan in chair. Members voted to hold a special meeting Sunday at 2 pm to elect officers for the ensuing year after adjournment Captain Fitzpatrick led an elementary drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Hall
Chelsea
W. P. D. Sullivan
Fitzpatrick
Wife in tights on tour sparks transcity chase
An aged Boston broker James Berkeley, 60, claims his wife Ella Hall a burlesque dancer, 28, is living with a touring company and refuses reconciliation. Police in multiple cities guard performances while Berkeley pursues with threats, and the couple’s true identities remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Berkeley
State Street
Boston
Mt. Vernon
Fifth Avenue
Greenwich
Conn
Womer
Berkeley
Commonwealth Avenue
Everett
Everett & Mack Company
Wood Sisters
Ella Hall
Tenth annual A O H Dange ball in Tremont Tremont
The tenth annual ball of Division 4 A O H was a great success at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont and Berkeley streets. Doherty's Band played as about 1400 attendees filled the hall with flags and bunting and a grand march led by Frank Cassidy and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 4
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tremont
Berkeley Streets
Doherty
Patrick A. Foley
Frank Cassidy
Patrick Gillespie
Michael J. Lydon
Patrick F. Lydon
Margaret Cotter
John R. Rooney
John McKenny
B. L. Leonard
Joseph Brodbine
Maggie Turney
James W. Brodbine
Patrick J. Feeney
B. J. Mulreany
Smoke Talk Presentation by Redberry Council Knights of Columbus
The second smoke talk in Ellis Hall featured Harvey N. Collison discussing The Colonial Laws of Massachusetts. A full program followed with piano solos, songs, readings, and instrumental selections by local performers. Ed B. Daily received a diamond-studded Knight of Columbus gold charm from City Messenger Ed J. Leary, and responded warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redberry Council
Knights of Columbus
Ellis’ Hall
Harvey N. Collison
Massachusetts
Jasselyn
William Troy
James J. McDonald
John Hegston
James J. Burke
Council
Ed B. Daily
Knight of Columbus
Ed J. Leary
Mr. Daily
Also Mentioned on This Page
Entertainments
Bowdoin Square
Arkansas Traveler
Henry J. Chanfra
E. L. Snowden
W. J. Hurley
W. D. Stone
Wm. Cullington
Jessie Soustelle
Dickie Delaro
May Alexander
Coon Hollow
Comediennes
Dan McAvoy
Saratoga
Fortune's Wheel
Jenus
Trilby
Minerva
Nature
A Dream
Columbia
Wavoy
May
Emwa Carus
Dunbar
Gilbert and
Goldie
Grand Theatre
Washington and
Dover Sts
Grand Theatre Stock Co
Watanabee
Aoe Murphy
Murphy
Kid St. Onge
the Holbrooks
Byron and
Blanche
Model Playhouse
Tremont and
Washington Sts
Tremont Theatre
John HK. Schoeffel
Hollis Tha Tee Isaac B. Rich
George Edwardes
London Theatre Gaiety Company
al. Haynan
Charles Frohman
Cirovus
R. C. Flower
People’s Temple
Cor
Columbus Ave
Berkeley St
W.H. Power
E. BE. Kidder
Shannon
Hogan’s Alley
Grand Opera House
Evhone
William Barry
White Cycling Academy
Tremont Street
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
R & Man
G’r
Aret Mather
John Philip Sousa
Pridtjof Nansen
Mid
Arctic
Tremont St
S Dally
Tetore
Laphone
Bay State
T. C. Baxter
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall
Mich
Marshall, Mich
the Order of Railway Conductors
Great Peter
Orissa
Ustin Stone
Mattie Lee Price
Stga
Palace
Ham Collins
Manhattan Club
Bu&lesquers
Honor Mullen
Gorman
Messenger Mott
Kearsarge
Jennie M’donald
New Haven, Conn
Lynn
Olympia Club
Yukon
State St
A. O. H. Dange
Odd Fellows Hall
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