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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
7
Plans for the Sailors' Home Charlestown Christmas celebration are under way. A concert and banquet will be held in Haven Hall on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day sees hundreds of sailors in marine hospitals receive stockings filled with good things arranged by Mrs. John Allen of Chelsea.
The Congressional Club in Pilgrim Hall will honor John Greenleaf Whittier with a centenary celebration. Speakers include Rev. R. W. Wallace of Somerville Rev. C. B. Wright of Boston and A. N. Bradford of Montclair New Jersey all with direct acquaintance of the Quaker poet.
The past two weeks brought multiple deaths among Congregational leaders including Drs Plumb and Allbright in this city and Dr Ephraim Adams Mr Ross and Captain Haskell in the West. If another month passed several more names would be added to the toll. Dr Adams was one of the two survivors of the famous Towa band.
Brockton dispatch reports a medical inspection required by law will involve some disrobing of students. Superintendent Don C Bliss opposes disrobing and says thorough examinations can be done without removing clothing.
Mrs. Martha A. Campbell, president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Sunday School superintendent, was arrested in Sandusky on a secret indictment charging incendiarism. The document accuses her of burning a neighbor Miss Lou Mather's dwelling in October. Miss Mather is also indicted.
The grip epidemic at Smith College in Northampton continues. Ninety four students have been sent home as the infirmary and other buildings remain full of ill girls.
A prank claimed Mrs Russell Sage sent a 6000 dollar check to split among Citizens No-License members. A joker pretended to be Professor Qpderiin of Clark University, ordering workers to the campus to collect their shares. The committee, knowing the professor's voice, saw through the ruse.
Verdi’s Aida presented by the San Carlo company at the Majestic Theatre with Mme Noria as Aida and Mme Claessens Amneris. Cortstantino and Blanchart also starred. strong drama in the second act and a notable third act solo. Tomorrow features Il Trovatore and Rigoletto with Maurel and Nielsen.
New York December 13 The executive committee of the Metropolitan Opera House directors issued a statement denying reports of friction with Director Conried and a demand for his resignation. The committee expressed implicit confidence in Mr Conried.
Funeral services for Richard Butler 70 former Chelsea fire chief were held at his home 114 Shawmut Street conducted by Rev R Perry Bush. Pallbearers included John W Grover Captain James H Harris James F E Sutherland and Frederick E Perkins.
In San Francisco on December 13 Judge Frank H. Dunn increased bail for J Dalzell Brown and W J Bartnett from 75000 to 200000 dollars each, restoring the original bail figure.
A Somerset fair features a $200 doll named Miss E attracting gossip as dolls from Timothy Dexter to Old King Cole entertain on the North Dorchester table. Dr. James Bowers and Mrs. M. J. Crotty preside over doll tableaux while Miss McDonough performs The Clown and the Doll.
Albert Hawkins of Philadelphia plans to marry Miss Helen Marcelis, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Marcelis of 173 Athens Street South Boston. The couple met during Hawkins visit and Christmas Eve is set for the ceremony with New Year plans.
In Municipal Criminal Court Nellie Hyatt testified that Mabel Mills slashed her face and back with a knife during a debt dispute. Mills claimed self defense after being assaulted. The judge called the offense serious and sentenced Mills to eight months in the House of Correction, with a $500 appeal bond.
Providence December 13 Frank Losee the actor from Rose of the Rancho could not explain his two day disappearance after appearing in this city last night.
Timothy J. Meehan 35, unmarried, employed at the General Electric Workshers, was killed at the Commercial street crossing in Lynn while trying to avoid an express train. He stepped onto the track in front of another train and died instantly.
Colonel William F Cody sues Mrs Gould formerly Katherine Clemmons for half the losses from her touring years 1892 1898 and 1894. The suit, filed in New York Supreme Court, involves an estimated 60 000 spent to make her a stage favorite in New York and London.
A reader asks Mildred Champagne about a 20 year old in love with a man six years older who is merely a friend. The reply contrasts country and city norms, urging clear intentions or ending the arrangement to avoid village gossip and misread signals.
A 21 year old junior contemplates marrying an 18 year old freshman from a wealthy background. He asks if he should pursue her or stay in his legal career. The adviser counsels not entering the contest, urges focusing on his career, and notes the risks of waiting.
Harold Walter Lovett told a crowd at the Copley Square Hotel that advertising has become a profession requiring bright minds and strong copy. He described the Lovett Agency at 6 Beacon Street and the shift from dealer copy to collaborative work by writers artists and designers to produce effective ads.
Early yesterday morning Nellie Ashe of 102 Vernon Street Somerville woke to flames engulfing a bed where her brothers and sister slept. She carried them to safety, then aroused other residents as the one and a half story frame house burned badly before firefighters stopped the blaze. The building housed four families including the Ashe and Davis households.
Crowds gathered outside the palace chapel from dawn till night hoping to glimpse the dead king's face. A closing rush required police to restrain.Spring black attire dominates streets, with no color seen in the capital.
Joseph Belserwa of Wilkes-Barre faces a 10 month term after a Superior Court decision found him guilty of trying to compel Miss Ethel Thomas to kiss him. The case was decided in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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