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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1904
Page
9
Fall River operatives express gratitude to those whose bounty provided Christmas cheer for needy children. The note thanks donors and supporters who funded the holiday gifts and meals for families in need during the season.
The Salvation Army of Fall River thanks the Boston Post for its generous holiday effort aiding the city’s poor. Despite tight timing, many children’s hearts were made glad by the Santa Claus drive. Ensign Squarehbriggs signs the letter of thanks to the newspaper.
Good Friends, These Santa Claus funds from a few contributors may brighten Christmas time for poor children. It is too late for the Santa Claus car, but the sentiment remains. Yours truly, D. C. Smith, Lawrence.
Irma and Olga Seydel sign a donation note stating the dollar is for the poor children in Fall River. The item documents a charitable contribution gesture linked to the city.
A reader from Marshfield writes to Massachusetts newspapers offering a dollar to aid the poor in Fall River, insisting his gift would not impoverish him though he is poor, and signing as John Lowell.
A brief receipt from Boston Post records a $2 contribution for the poor children of Fall River, identified by Arlington Heights and the initials E A S. The message indicates a charitable gesture directed to aid in Fall River.
A brief charitable note from Mrs Agnes Burke of Cambridge sent a one dollar contribution to aid suffering children in Fall River. The letter expresses hope that the gift will ease the hardship of a poor family and closes with sincere regards.
A brief note encloses 25 cents for Fall River children with wishes for a merry Christmas. Sender Irene Prairie signs from Shrewsbury.
A brief message enclosed with one dollar from Mrs. Vetaline Cote and Mrs. Homer J. Cote of Plymouth. The note presents a small charitable or personal gesture without further context or accompanying details.
A brief, dated appeal from AE Ge accompanying a late Christmas donation for Fall River children. The writer expresses hope the contribution will still aid the cause and emphasizes its value and sincerity.
A note referencing Patrick Carnes appears with a Santa Claus related context. The readable fragment suggests a personal or event tied to a Christmas theme or listing. Further details are not provided in the surviving text.
A Boston Post-Inclosed note presents a five dollar check as a Christmas gift from Josephine Bicknell Smith for Fall River's poor children. The message ends abruptly amid thanks and good wishes.
The Post describes a brief plea from George A. Card in Dover New Hampshire noting that one dollar may be useful for babies, suggesting a small charitable appeal or personal fundraiser.
E A Long of Concord New Hampshire appeals for timely mailed donations noting that the enclosed one dollar will reach in time to do good.
A letter accompanies six dollars seventy five cents for the little tots of Fall River. The note is signed by employees of Jamaica Plain Tel and Tel Office.
A letter from Marion Coogan age 11 and Irene Coogan age 8 at 124 Myrtle Street Boston requests toys picture books and clothing for the children of the strikers to ensure a merry Christmas. The note expresses hope it is not too late.
A Dorchester reader Mrs Martin E Griffin sends one dollar to aid fall River children wishing them a merry Christmas in a short charitable message to Santa Claus.
A reader from Fall River sends one dollar for children, noting “Past Santa Claus” and signing Lawrence and three others. The note indicates a charitable appeal and involvement of a small donor group.
A brief, dated note from a friend encloses one dollar for Fall River with a simple message Generous but Needed To the Post Inclosed please find $1 for Fall River.
A Christmas gift post lists donors and ages for the Fall River strikers including George Watson and J N Hackett among others, with many donors aged 25 and one 50 year old. Amounts show a mixed contribution with a final line noting West Lynn.
A polite letter accompanying a check for one dollar to support the Post Santa Claus fund for Fall River children. Signatory C. W. HH. Beverly confirms the contribution and intent.
Prominent Boston figures shared holiday moments with church visits, clubs, gifts, and family time. Mayor Collins enjoyed quiet Christmas at home in Brighton as Santa delivered literary gifts, while ex Mayor Hart spoke of a fine sermon. Martin Lomasney spent the day at Hendricks Club headquarters, receiving a watch and chain amid club praise.
Alderman James M. Curley and Rep Thomas Curley of Ward 17, held in Charles Street jail for civil service impersonation, spent Christmas behind bars with gifts from visitors. They expect release after Jan 5, plan quiet departures, then oath taking in City Hall and State House, followed by a ward room reception by the Tammany Club.
Christmas Day activities brightened multiple public institutions in Greater Boston. In Cambridge County Jail inmates enjoyed an extra roast pork dinner with fixins, a vaudeville show, and an hour of yard freedom. Deer Island inmates, both women and men, had turkey dinners with music and dancing, and men played football in the yard. Rainsford Reformership boys spent the day polo and skating with a hearty dinner, while Parental School boys enjoyed a splendid dinner and magician, followed by skating and games.
Thousands waited outside as doors opened for a Salvation Army Christmas dinner. Poverty showed in lines of men women and children at the rear door and along the railroad tracks. The drive distributed 2500 baskets to homes 4000 gifts to children and fed 3000 people.
Thousands of poor residents, including 3000 at Mechanics’ Building, received turkey dinners and gift baskets as Salvation Army volunteers led by Colonel William Evans distributed 2500 food baskets and numerous toys to children. Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild spoke, praising the effort as volunteers from Washington Street worked through tenement districts to spread cheer amid hardship.
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