Cabinet Dinner Date Off After Shaw Brother’s Death
Secretary and Mrs Shaw canceled their Cabinet dinner set for January 12 due to the death of Secretary Shaw’s brother. They will host the President and Mrs Roosevelt and the Cabinet at a future date yet to be fixed. Charles Hallam Keep, from Buffalo, has leased residence 1614 I Street NW Washington DC, the house built by Mrs. Thomas C. Platt. Mis Alice Roosevelt will be Years old on February 12 with a dinner for a large company of young people at the White House. Miss Roosevelt made her debut at the White House on her 17th birthday. Congressman H A Cooper’s name is urged in Wisconsin for the Senate to succeed Senator Quarles. He chaired the House Insular Committee and is acceptable to the administration. he lives in Racine and is a Wisconsin native. Edward H Funston, father of Brigadier General Frederick Funston and former four-term Kansan legislator, has been nominated. Bishop Potter placed a $1500 tablet in Christ Church, Poughkeepsie NY in memory of his brother Elspet Potter. Republicans seek election to Congress to replace Justin De Witt Bowersock in Kansas’s second district after a deadlocked nominating convention.
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Charles Hallam Keep
Alice Roosevelt
Roosevelt
White House
H. A. Cooper
Wisconsin
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Cooper
House Insular Committee
Racine
Senator Quarles
Edward H. Funston
Frederick Funston
Kansas
Ware Trustee Not Removed
Probate Court heard petition to remove Leonard Ware as trustee of the late Leonard Ware of Roxbury. Judge Grant noted speculative dealings and ordered reduced trustee fees from 10 to 5 percent, but did not remove him pending further consultation.
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Grant
Leonard Ware
Roxbury
Horace E. Ware
Leonard
Adt
Thomas Ware
Ware
Harriet
Little Talks With Men And Women Of The Day
Mrs Julia A Duff clashes with Miss Lucille Eaton Hill a Wellesley teacher over girls schooling arguing that home and high school are superior to boarding schools She opposes girls sports at boarding schools noting health safeguards in school athletics and warns of rumors of cigarettes champagne suppers and bad company There is no home influence like a good mother she says Boarding schools tempt delay in scholarship and profit for operators Home high school education she favors for girls
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Julia. A. Duff
Lucille Eaton Hill
Wellesley
Duff
New York Customs Order Cuts Passenger Inquiries
At a banquet collector Stranahan announced an order reducing questions to travelers about personal goods. After February 1 travelers from foreign shores will be asked only if items are for sale and whether their value exceeds $100.
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New York
Stranahan
Madge Confesses Love Before Stage Debut Farewell
Cousin Dick learns Madge plans to begin a stage career after signing a contract. She declares she starts tonight and bids him farewell as rehearsals begin early. Dick reflects on their deep bond and unspoken love, hoping for her success.
Travellers Headache Relief Promised By Simple Aid
Travellers and others who suffer headaches from fatigue, nervous strain, or public function attendance may prevent and relieve headaches with a simple aid. The remedy is described as effective for tired minds and strained eyes, offering quick relief during travel or events.
Something Every Woman Should Know Pills Ad
An old health ad urges women to prevent fatigue and poor health by treating constipation and sluggish liver with Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills. It emphasizes restoring appetite, mood, and vigor, promising blood cleansing and quick relief for sick headaches and biliousness. 26 cents, signed W. F. Smith.
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Smith
W. F. Smith
Officers Sleep in Barn Sparks Duty Charge in Roxbury
Police Captain Curran accuses Patrolman Perley Miller and Reserve Officer Upton of neglect of duty for not reporting until 1:40 after 12:45 roll call. Miller previously found guilty over a similar lapse. Upton, probationary, was being “broken in” by Miller as is common in such cases. Both reportedly slept in the stable office after asking the watchman to awaken them, with watchman allegedly paying off an old score.
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Curran
Station 9
Perley Miller
Upton
Savin Street
Roxbury
Libby
Miller
Morpheus
Ladies' Catholic Club Whist Party Announced
The Ladies' Catholic Club invites members and friends to a whist party tomorrow afternoon at the Boston College Young Men's Association rooms on West Newton Street. The club highlights its philanthropic work aiding young working girls in the South End district.
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Ladies’ Catholic Club
South End
Boston College Young Men’s Association
West Newton Street
U. S. Torpedo Flotilla Arrives at Algiers
The United States torpedo boat flotilla, escorted by the auxiliary cruiser Buffalo, arrived at Algiers today and exchanged salutes with the fort. They will stay for 10 days after leaving Gibraltar yesterday.
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U. S. Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Algiers
United States Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Buffalo
Gibraltar
Temple of Labor proposed by Mellen
A Boston backed plan calls for a free college and labor temple. Ex representative James H Mellen leads a petition to Governor and Legislature asking a special commission study and report on establishing a Boston labor temple with classrooms, libraries, gyms, baths and reading rooms modeled after European and New York institutions. The group seeks state lands for a building in Boston and broader educational aims for workers.
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Free College
Temple of Labor
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Edward B. Callender
Boston
James H. Melien
George E. McNeill
Thomas F. Tracey
Fred J. Kneeland
John P. Cashman
James R. Crozier
Frank K. Foster
Henry Abrahams
Mellen
College and
Labor Temple
Bath
People’s Palace
London
Brussels
Cooper Institute
New York
P le
Y M C A Members Social Tonight with Beacon Chambers Guests
The Boston Y M C A social next Thursday evening promises an attractive event for members and gentlemen only. Special guests will be Beacon Chambers men. Warren G Richards will perform character delineations of Everyday Folks. The Lewis Mandolin and Guitar Trio will provide music and a basketball game between Beacon Chambers and the association is planned.
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Boston Y. M. C. A
Specia
Beacon Chambers
Warren G. Richards
Lewis
Association
Treasury deficit for January 1904
Washington reports a comparative statement showing January 1904 receipts at 41,588,370 and expenditures at 48,372,663, leaving a monthly deficit of 6,784,183. The figures reflect the government finances for the period.
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Washington
Queen's Heritage Brings Madge and Dick Together Again
In a tale of romance and ambition, Madge Catheron returns from stage life to reveal her first novel The Queen's Heritage, winning Dick's forgiveness and confessing her long held love. Their reunion follows her quiet ascent from distant letters to literary triumph.
John Redmond Re-Elected Chairman in Dublin Meeting
In Dublin on February 1, John Redmond was re-elected chairman of the Irish parliamentary party for the upcoming session after a party meeting.
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John Redmond
Dublin
Irish Parliamentary Party
Gilchrist Company Dance Benefit Social at Paul Revere Hall
The Gilchrist Company Employees' Benefit Association plans a Feb 6 dance and reception at Paul Revere Hall. Organized last October the association provides sick benefits to members. Officers include President R H Hearty First Vice President Lois Hazeltine Second Vice President Jennie Robinson Treasurer Annie Harty and Secretary P J Pleming.
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Paul Revere Hall
Gilchrist Company Employees’ Benefit Association
R. H. Hearty
Lois Hazeltine
Jennie Robinson
Annie Harty
P., J. Pleming
Bargains Draw Crowds at Tremont Street Store
Crowds stream in and out of a Tremont Street shop as buyers praise the bargains. The store offers high grade men’s and women’s furnishings in stock made for the house, with $50,000 in goods to be sold in 30 days, each article clearly marked. F. W. B. Sellers & Co. invites inspection with no trouble to show goods.
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Tremont Street
F. W. B. Sellers & Co
I Thank Heaven I Saw Your Advertisement
An old forward advertisement extols Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It cites brick dust in urine as a warning sign and features Edward Hauser, Chicago, praising dramatic improvements after six weeks. The copy urges readers to write for free advice and obtain one bottle immediately.
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Edward Hansen
Dr. Pettingill
Chicago
Ill
Edward Hausen
N. Whipple St
Dr Pettingill Kidney Wort Tablets Ad Claim Curing Vitality
An old advertisement for Dr Pettingill's Kidney Wort Tablets promises cures for fading vitality backache brick dust kidney and bladder trouble. The piece also reports a Boston area post office consolidation plan under Postmaster George A Hibbard affecting Greater Boston offices within 10 miles with salaries cut from about 2500 to 1500 1600. Hibbard says no notice of change and pledges best service if it occurs.
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Postoffice Department
Washington
Boston
George A. Hibbard
Greater Boston
Hibbard
Post
New type of fisherman launch at Gloucester yard
A distinct new departure in fishing craft will be launched at John Bishop’s Gloucester yard tomorrow or Thursday. Designed by Thomas McManus, the Mooween is a semi knockabout of 123 tons built for Arnold and Winsor. Captain Joe Hatch of the Mattakeesett will command the vessel equipped for inboard handling of sails.
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Gloucester
John Bishop
Thomas McManus
Atlantic Avenue
Mooween
T Wharf
Arnold & Winsor
Joe Hatch
Mattakeesett
Bishop’s Yard
Lord Roberts Loses Commander in Chief Post
London February 1 The Esker Commission recommends new military appointments to reform the Army War Department abolish the commander in chief post held by Field Marshal Lord Roberts and create an army council and an inspector general to report on efficiency. The move includes a $25 000 salary for the former post and aims to remove entrenched traditions.
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Lord Roberts
London
Lord Esker
War Department
Admiralty
Army
Beautiful gowns worn by prominent society women
Mrs Herbert M Sears of Commonwealth avenue is described in detail wearing a white duchesse satin ball gown with a long train and three tiers of white tulle. The bodice is decollate with narrow white satin bands and long white tulle streamers, creating a graceful, motion filled debutante look at a recent winter dance.
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Herbert M. Sears
Commonwealth Avenue
Caroline Bartlett
Francis Bartlett
Beacon Street
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