Hall Dressed in Flags for Boston Post Office Ball
The sixth annual Boston Post Office Clerks Mutual Benefit ball drew over 200 guests to Music Hall with lavish flag decorations, a Germania Orchestra, calcium lighting, and a prominent guest list including Benjamin Parkhurst and Governor Greenhalge. The event featured a grand march led by E P Lincoln, detailed committees, and a souvenir book outlining postal regulations and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post Office Clerks’ Mutual Benefit Association
Post Office
Music Hall
United States
Germania Orchestra
Greenhalge
Curtis
Quincy
EP Lincoln
J. A. Lyons
W. A. Boudrot
E. L. Powers
M. F. Donnnellon
George B. Hall
E. P. Lincoln
George B. Cole
J. F. Harrington
George C. Ferrin
J. H. Newman
T. H. Carroll
John J. Murray
O. A. Brigham
E. T. Gavin
C. J. Ford
Association
Lee
Lincoln
Eugene Currier
Emma J. Fitzgerald
T. J. Carroll
Collins
Burnett
Cora Riley
Henry A. Thomas
Annie J. Leonard
Thomas
P. H. Carr
Blanche ‘Gibson
Lovell
Lazzie Green
William Barrett
Daisy Lindstrom
Harry Hastings
Fanny Russell
Frank P. Collins
Fannie Rankin
Benjamin Parkhurst
Currier
Edward Gavin
Lizzie Green
Frank H. Rice
Rice
J. M. McDonald
Kate Cannon
J. J. O'Brien
Sadie Kerrigan
E. P. Collier
Warren Winger
C. H. G. Ferguson
Ladies Silk Serge Umbrellas and Accessories Sale
This advertise a sale of Ladies Silk Serge Umbrellas with Paragon frames and Dresden handles, including cases and tassels. Regularly $5.00, offered to customers at $2.00 each, described as the greatest bargain ever offered in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
America
Lively Cambridge Social Dance Ends At Dawn
Over 100 couples took part in a grand march at Cambridge social event. Afterward the procession moved to the dining hall, the hall crowded and dancing hindered by spectators, but attendees enjoyed the evening until four in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Grace
P. F. Bresnahan
Josephine Nolan
P. J. Mulcahy
Margaret Nolan
Daniel P. Sweeney
Mary Sweeney
Minnie Nelligan
Eva Reynolds
Sol Lowe
Elizabeth Keefe
Joseph Breen
B. A. Reed
Hugh Donahoe
Dwyer
Dolan
Cambridge
John CC. McCormack
Catharine Murphy
Robert J. White
Crimmins
East Boston Grade Crossings Case Meets Again in Court
In Boston equity court Judge Dewey held a hearing on the East Boston grade crossings abolition suit brought by the Mayor and Aldermen. Respondents include Boston and Albany, Boston and Maine, and Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroads. A plan to move tracks along the harbor front was discussed. motions to add East Boston Company and Maverick Land Company as respondents were debated. the Maine road urged dismissal on grounds the petition lacks a city engineer cost estimate, a sufficient plan, and a cost estimate per a 1595 special act. No ruling was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Superior Court
East Boston
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Company
Harbor Front
Matthews
East Boston Company
Maverick Land Company
Samuel Hoar
Boston & Maine Company
Middle ton Storehouse Fire Destroys Goods in Ipswich River Bank
William T. Martins storehouse at the Ipswich River bank in Middleton burned yesterday destroying farm produce and tools worth about 1000 dollars. No insurance reported. Moses B Tapley, 57, veteran of the late war and noted republic lecturer, died yesterday at his Lawrence street Malden home leaving a wife and four children. Malden Aldermen nominated permanent officers after six months probation and Argancus of the Common Council-elect, with Charles L. Davenport named president and George L. Gardner clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Middleton
William T. Martin
Ipswich
Middleton
Moses
B. Tapley
Moses B. Tapley
Lawrence’ Street
Malden
Republic
Malden Board OF Aldermen
William F. Vincent
William Murrey
Henrick F. Berg
Charles W. Brown
Charles H. Lewis
Michael T. Curley
Argancus
Common Council-elect
Charles L. Davenport
George L. Gardner
Proper location of the Thirty second Massachusetts monuments
In a letter to the Post the author clarifies that the monuments at Gettysburg are not in the cemetery nor at the bloody angle. The shelter tent and bronze tablet sit near each other in the loop area about two miles from the cemetery and similarly distant from the bloody angle marking Pickett's charge centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-second
Massachusetts
Gettysburg
Pickett
Ward 5 caucuses nominate council candidates in Brockton
In Brockton Ward 5 the Democratic Roscoe M. Clapp and Republican Eliot L. Bonney were nominated for the common council for the December 28 special election. A Ward 1 Republican caucus nominated Ernest Williams and Fred O. Patten after a tied vote, with both men placed on nomination papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Roscoe M. Clapp
Eliot L. Bonney
Council
Ernest Williams
Fred O. Patten
Tran
Holy Redeemer Marks Jubilee for Rev Father McCarthy
East Boston parish honors Rev Lawrence P. McCarthy on his twenty fifth anniversary of priesthood with an all day celebration at Holy Redeemer Church. A solemn high mass in the morning will feature a host of dignitaries and local officials, followed by a testimonial program organized by a broad committee of parish and civic members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Redeemer Parish
Father Cullanan
The
Holy Redeemer Church
East Boston
Lawrence P. McCarthy
Cathedral of
Three Rivers
Quebec
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father McCarthy
the Holy Redeemer Church
Priesthood Celebration for Pastor Pather McCarthy
Archbishop Williams will assist at the altar as Fitton School pupils present a silver chalice and honor the pastor. A testimonial meeting in Witton Hall includes addresses by Catholic citizens, a poem by Henry O'Meara, and presentations by parish groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Williams
Fitton School
Fitton Hall
Witton Hall
Pather McCarthy
Ast Moston
Henry O'Meara
Argapishop Williams
Lawrence P. McCarthy
William H.ryan
Newburyport
James F. Hamilton
Baward J. Gurstin
Stoughton
Joseph H. Cassin
East Boston
Lizzie G. Barron
Boston
Alice Strong
Earth
Matthew Kenetick
Margaret Geggis
Paradise
Frank Walsh
Kindly
Joseph Daley
Edward Murphy
East Boston Cadet Band
Mary Gallagher
James McCarthy
Josephine Golden
William ‘Taylor
Michael J. Gallagher
Sacred Heart
Thomas F. Donerty
John H. Sullivan
Christopher T. McGrath
Lizzie Barron
Lizzie Quirk
Viollin
de’ Bennot
William EB. Burke
Daniel
Mce Crone
David Lythgoe
Katharine Boone
Messrs
James. H. Halligan
Daniel McCrone
Mary White
George Scanae
He Tee
Thomas 3. Lane
St John’s Parish to Celebrate Fifteenth Anniversary of Rev Father Callanan
Newton Lower Falls church marks 15 years since Father Callanan’s ordination. The evening program includes speeches by John Sheridan James McAllister Colin Clarke and others with musical solos and choruses. Local officials and veterans groups send greetings as the community reflects on his debt-free church, parsonage, and parish growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
St. John's
Newton Lower Falls
P. H. Callanan
Callanan
John H
Sheridan
On Parish
James H. McAllister
Abstamer
Job Monaghan
Albert Clarke
James W. Brennan
Foxboro
Noah A. Plympton
Rose Hawthornethrop
Board of Selectmen of
E BP. Carpenter
Veter O
Wellesley
Board of Selectmen
Richard Cunningham
Mile
Ni -Antoinette Coe
Cecilia Sartovis
Cecilia Sartoris
Edward Gramer
Méas
Philip St. Cosur
St. John's Parish
John Dolan
Daniel Warren
Pather Catlanan
America
Malden Medics Dine At Annual Meeting
Malden Medical Society held its annual meeting at Deliberative Hall with nearly all city physicians, government members, and guests. Discussions focused on hospital needs, especially a proposed operating theatre and an infectious disease department. Dr J C McCarthy served as toastmaster as other prominent physicians spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Malden Medical Society
Malden Hospital
J.C. McCarthy
Funeral of Mrs Abby B Morton in Newton Highlands
The funeral for Mrs Abby Bowler Morton widow of Chief Justice Marcus Morton was held today at her Lake Avenue Newton Highlands home. A large attendance from Boston and locals gathered as Rev Dr Williams of Newton Highlands Episcopal Church presided. The body was taken to her native home in Saunton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Abby Bowler Morton
Justce
Marcus Morton
Lake Avenue
Newton Highlands
Reuiven
Boston
Williams
Newton Highlands Episcopal Church
Saunton
Chickatawbut Club Dinner Highlights Dorchester Politics
Dorchester Republicans gathering at Young's heard H B Blackwell oppose the President’s Message while Alderman Sanford and Rev A A Berle urged nonpartisan municipal business. Edward P. Jackson chaired as Bassett and Bassett successors spoke, with praise for Mayor Curtis and critique of Britain Venezuela policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B. Blackwell
Alderman Sanford
Dorchester
Athens
Aristides
Boston
Edwin A. Curtis
Mr. Berle
Sanford
Quincy
Austin S. Bassett
Lincoln Association Meeting December 23 in East Broadway School
A Lincoln Association gathering will be held Monday evening December 23 in the East Broadway school building. The alumni meeting arrangements are nearly complete with speakers James B. Duffy of New York Evans and Batchelder of Harvard expected to address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Association
Glass
East Broadway
Annhudl
James B. Duffy
New York
Messrs. Evans and Batchelder
Harvard
Boston College Dramatic Club Stages Celebrated Play
A large audience filled St James Street last night to watch the Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College present A Celebrated i ah. The cast acted with ease and grace that rarely fall to amateurs. James B.E. O Rourke as Jean Renard displayed a French air. Niel Ji. Tracey George W. Johnson John W. Mitchell and Joseph L. Barry turned in accomplished performances throughout the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
St. James Street
Young Men’s Catholic Association of
James BE. O'Rourke
Jean Renard
Niel Ji. Tracey
George W. Johnson
John W. Mitchell
Joseph L. Barry
Malden Militiamen Banquet Observes Twelfth Anniversary
The Malden Rifles Company L of the Fifth Regiment held a banquet at Armory Hall marking their twelfth anniversary. Present were State Militia members, city officials, and Captain J. B. G. Adams. Speakers included A. H. Wellman, Joshua H. Millett, Commander Wolfson, Alderman Saville, and Lt Colonel Whitney. Adams shared his war experiences including capture and escape from a rebel prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Armory Hall
J. B. G. Adams
A. H. Wellman
Joshua H. Millett
Wolfson
G. A R
Alderman Saville
Whitney
Adams
Fatal Burn Accident in Little River Woman Dies
Westfield report details Mrs James Pease age 63 fatally burned at her Little River home after her dress caught fire near a stove. She died within hours. The deceased was a respected resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
James Pease
Little River
Italian shoots an Italien charged after street assault
Pasqualie Cataldo, 26, of 59 Fleet Street, was arrested last night on a charge of assault with a loaded revolver upon Salvatore Palma of 324 North Street on North Street just before 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasqualie Cataldo
Fleet Street
Salvatore Palma
North Street
Fire Fatality In Woonsocket Home
William Hennessey aged about 60 perished from smoke in a sleeping room fire at 16 Jamies street tonight. Fire loss was listing. He leaves a son in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hennessey
Jamies Street
Leaves & Son
Lawrence
Mass
Lynn's Council Split Over Sagamore Building Expense Report
The Lynn Common Council accepted the majority report on tearing down Sagamore building walls after the July fire, while the Board of Aldermen backed the minority report. The majority cites loose handling of payments and no proper bill review. the minority supports the building inspector and mayor. The board split reflects partisan disagreement on procedure and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Sagamore
Hathorne
Putnam
McBrien
Kimball
Johnson
Alderman Kimball
Poole
Philadelphia Trolley Strike Sparks Riots and Widespread Vandalism
Striking Union Traction Company workers halted service across Philadelphia at 4 AM with intervals between runs. Only the Hestonville Mantua Fairmount line remained free of union control. Rioting erupted in retail districts as cars were wrecked and conductors fled. Police and Mayor Warwick urged order, promising force if violence continued. Widespread vandalism spread to Sixth Street near Vine and even reached Manyhunk where trolley wires were cut by strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Hestonville
Warwick
Sixth Street
Vine
Manyhunk
Officer McLaughlin dismissed for intoxication amid police orders
General Order 315 issued by the Board of Police finds Patrolman Cornelius J. McLaughlin of Division 7 guilty of overindulgence in intoxicating liquor and dismisses him from the force. Patrolman William W. Jordan of Division 10 is found guilty of neglect of duty and fined fifteen days' pay. Patrolman John M. Field of Division 11 is reprimanded. Patrolman William E. Bruce of Division 12 has his complaint dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board ‘of Police
Cornelius J. McLaughlin
Division 7
McLaughlin
William W. Jordan
Ray
John M. Field
Division
William E. Bruce
Division 12
James
N. Fuller
Angry Man Fires Shots in Concord House
In Concord New Hampshire on December 17 Sylvester C Landy 45 visited Mrs Sarah J Sanborn's South Spring Street home asking for Miss Alethia E Fuller. He fired a shot through a window breaking a mirror then shot at passerby J F McCauley grazing him. Landy fired two more shots before arrest. He allegedly drank prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Sylvester C, Landy
Sarah J. Sanborn
South Spring Street
Alethia E. Fuller
Sandy
Death of Captain Davis Cambridge notable resident dies
Captain Mason Davis longtime Cambridge soap firm Mason Davis dies after short illness at 122 Norfolk street. Born Bradford New Hampshire January 27 1814 he moved to Cambridge in 1835 and operated the family business for over fifty years. Survived by wife and three children Mrs W B Saul Mrs A H Ranlet and John M Davis registrar of voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Davis
Cambridge
Mr. Davis
Bradford
N. H
Mason “Davis
Norfolk Street
Davis
W. B. Saul
A. H.ranlet
John M. Davis
Fire Roughly Destroys Allston House
City brevities report a blaze at 112 Alliston street Allston from box 29 at 12 30 yesterday in a wooden dwelling owned and occupied by J T Morse. Fire started in a closet in the attic destroying roof and second story while first floor and contents were ruined by water. Building damage about 1000 with furniture another 1000. insurance unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allston
Alliston Street
J. T. Morse
Second night of Armory Hall fair for Company B Cambridge
The Cambridge Armory Hall fair for Company B, First Regiment, continued with a stronger turnout than opening night. Colonel Mathews and staff attended as the regiment’s commander presented the colors won on the range, with officers in uniform and guests from Roxbury Horse Guards, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery, and the Hussars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Cambridge
Mathews
Roxbury Horse Guards
Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Hussars
Fire destroys Roxbury stable on Hutchins avenue
An early morning fire at 12228 Hutchins avenue opposite Daytreet Roxbury destroyed a one story frame stable owned by Mrs Lyons. The damage is estimated at 1000 dollars. The blaze is believed incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins Avenue
Daytreet
Roxbury
Lyons
Eastern League meeting names officers and directors
The Eastern League of Professional Baseball Players held its annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York. Wilkesbarre won third place dispute over Syracuse, P T Powers was re elected president secretary and treasurer, and a new board of directors was chosen. A proposal on player drafts and rights was referred to the National League for action. The Wright memorial fund will receive proceeds from upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern League of Professional Baseball Players
Fifth Avenue
Syracuse
Wilkesbarre
Rercue
P.T. Powers
Charles T. Shean
Springfield
H.P. Simpson
Scranton
C A. Leingruba
Rochester
J. C. Chapman
Toronto
Canada
Me. Franklin
Buffalo
Harry Wright Derch
Seeles
Proceéas
Wright
Andrew J Barnes Dies After Illness on West Trip
Andrew J Barnes a well known hat dealer died yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock at his home 7 Cross street Somerville after a West trip for his firm he fell ill in Milwaukee and was brought home to Union station where relatives met him He died of Brights disease He was a member of Soley Lodge Masons and Royal Arcanum Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Barnes
Cross Street
Somerville
West
Milwaukee
Union Station
Bright
Barnes
Soley Lodge of Masons
Royal Arcanum
General Martin Skips Hearing On Liquor License Case
O Connor and Walsh of Tremont Street faced the Board of Police Commissioners for alleged license violations over use of premises not included in their license. William H. Lee and Bangs represented the parties. General Martin again refused to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor & Walsh
Tremont Street
Board of Police
Clark and Curtis
William H. Lee
Bangs
Martin
Robbery leads to prison terms for two men
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Gaskill sentenced Michael Sullivan to seven years in State Prison and Michael Cantwell to three years in the House of Correction for the robbery of a $20 shirt stud from Charles Shuliis on November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Gaskill
Michael Sullivan
Michael Cantwell
House of Correction
Charles Shuliis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Post Office
Washington
National Association
J. W. Coveney
John W. Burnett
John A. Brennan
O'Keefe
R. M
E. J. Ryan
W Shepardson
E. T. Barker
A. B. Weston
J. W. Fogarty
William J. Cunningham
F. M. Small
A. Page
C. QO. Winson
Wendall Jones
John J. Carrigan
J. L. Britton
A. J. Holbrook
Stamp Department
P. L. Fulier
Joseph H. O'Neil
H. Is Lovering
Sherman Hoar
P.lk. Rourke
T. C. Dennis
George Cushing
Hingham
Can
J. BE. Lappen
Election Commission
John F. Dever
David F. Barry
Alfred
Mrs. White
James E. Hayes
Charlestown
John B. Moran
Jordan
Marsh
Aseturday
Petite Afemauchuagita Clothing Co
Hanover
Grockton
Caucuses
Koys
Conde
Patrick B. McManus
John A. McCauley
Thomas F. Doherty
Patrick J. Kennedy
Patrick Barron
Cornelius J. Flynn
William J. Donovan
Michael J Kelly
Thomas F. McDevitt
Charles Zielinger
Patrick J. Grady
Frank S. Maloney
Thomas J. Scanlan
James Porter
Thomas Rice
Stephen C. Stinson
Florence Nolan
A. Lang
John
Charlotte Green
William Buckley
John C. McGee
Joan Graham
Lawrence P. M’carthy
Father Callanan
St John's
Malden Medics
Rev
A. A. Berle
Jackson
New South
Henry B. Blackwell
Blackwell
England
Venezuela
Cleveland
Great Britain
Constantinople
Boston College Theatricals
M’laughlin
Station 10
Sylvester C
Landy
Goncord, N. H
Colonel Mathews
Trinson Furnishing Co
Morris
Cor
Common &T
General Martin
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