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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1905

Page

7

Purification Day Observed In Catholic Churches Candles Blessed

Yesterday the Feast of the Purification known as Candlemas Day was observed with solemn high masses and candle blessings at the Cathedral Immaculate Conception and St Marys North End. Candles blessed for home use and for altar service were described and the throat blessing ceremony for St Blase drew large crowds to Italian Portuguese churches and Roxbury’s Lady of Perpetual Help.

Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Mary’s St. Blase North End Roxbury

Jackson Guilty in Coroner Bribery Case

New York February 2 The jury found Coroner Moses J. Jackson guilty of attempted bribery after deliberations late tonight in the городской court.

New York Moses J. Jackson

Tucker Has Noted Visitors Inmate Visits From Legislature Committee

Charles L. Tucker, inmate at East Cambridge jail and murder convict, greeted by 18 legislators on an annual tour. Sheriff Fairbairn, Prison Commission chairman Fred G. Pettigrew, keeper A S Baker, and reform school superintendent Charles T Hart joined the visit. Tucker said he had no complaints and praised jail officials. The tour also included Mrs Sarah Jane Robinson in solitary confinement and inspection of workshops and facilities. Jail officers deny reports of failing health.

Charles L. Tucker East Cambridge Mabel Page Sheriff Fairbairn Fred G. Pettigrew Prison Commission A. S. Baker Charles T. Hart Massachusetts Reformatory Tucker Sarah Jane Robinson State House

Retail liquor dealers hold annual reunion in Suffolk Lodge

The Suffolk County Lodge of the Massachusetts Liquor League held its first annual reunion at Dierke's Hotel with a large turnout. President Woodbury presided as officers were seated at the head table, and speakers outlined aims of promoting dealers welfare and fair laws.

Suffolk County Lodge Massachusetts Liquor League Dierke’s Hotel Co. F. J. Stueber Howard C. Woodbury Woodbury United Action Gillespie Battles Chance United Effort Elbing United States League Boston Suffolk Lodge Thomas Fuller Farmer Mr. Rein

Boss Croker's Old Age Full of Woe

Richard Croker once led Tammany Hall and retired to a princely abroad life with wealth and power. He returns to mourn his son, lose health and fortune, and find himself scorned by English society.

Croker Richard Croker Tammany Hall Richard Crocker

Funeral for Frank Croker to be held at St Ignatius Loyola

Richard Croker arrives in New York grieving privately as his son Frank Croker is to be buried in a solemn requiem mass at 1 30 a m tomorrow. The Church of St Ignatius Loyola on Eighty fourth Street and Park Avenue hosting the service with Rev Father McKinnon officiating. Family requests no official participation.

Crocker Frank Frank Croker South

Salute The Flag Debate In Bayonne Club Session

The Bayonne Political Study Club of women asks military men for proper flag salutes. Suggestions include a chest touch and bow or handkerchief drop, but ex Secretary Long and Admiral Dewey favor raising the right hand to the forehead or hat brim and holding until colors pass.

Post Admiral Dewey Navy John D. Long Nelson A. Miles United States Army Bayonne, N. J Political Study Club of Women Miles Secretary Long

Fall River Textiles Seek Governor Talk On Strike Rules

The Fall River executive Committee of textile workers plans an 11 o'clock visit to Governor Douglas to determine if any restrictions apply to striking workers and whether mill owners upheld their agreement.

Textile Workers of Fall River Douglas

Skerrett Seeks Governor on Foxboro Inquiry

Worcester Representative Skerrett asked Governor Douglas to discuss his order for an inquiry into the Hospital for Inebriates at Foxboro. The Governor replied he could not state his position on any legislation affecting the institution until he received it.

Skerrett Worcester Douglas Foxboro

Honor Medal for Barry Police Officers Present

Patrolman Henry F. Barry of the Court square station killed burglar Edward J. Bannon and was awarded the Police Department Medal of Honor by the Board of Police. He is lauded for vigilance in pursuing two armed store breakers and saving lives with prior acts noted. Other officers named received honors and three days’ vacation.

Henry F. Barry Court Square Edward J. Bannon Police Department Board of Police Barry Massachusetts Humane Society

Meal for Three Pennies at Self-Help Restaurant

The self-supporting restaurant at 1068 Washington Street, led by Samuel Jones, offered four 3-cent meal combos including Hamburg steak with onion and bread, beef stew, beans and bread, or frankfurts and beans with optional extras. Manager William Grimm said about 700 meals daily, 900 on Sundays, with quality ingredients cooked on site for laboring and hard-up patrons. A pawnable-ticket scheme for lunch tickets is noted as well.

Washington Street Episcopal Rescue Mission Samuel Jones William H. Grimm

Brookline Club Exhibition Highlights Water Sports

The Brookline Swimming Club hosted an all around exhibition featuring races water polo and diving. Notable wins included Walter Newcomb in 50 yard and 20 yard events Lester Rich top in the 440 yard scratch and Daniel O Neil in the 100 yard race. Team relay victors included James Greene Walter Fletcher Walter Boyce and Daniel ONeil in the relay and Boyce Holm Rich Johnson McCormack James key scorers in water polo.

Brookline Swimming Club Walter Newcomb Lester A Rich Walter Fletcher Yale Carter Leo Johnson Lionel B. McKenzie Joseph O’laughlin Frank Johnson al McCormack Daniel J. O’neil Maurice Tees Carter and Sullivan L. G. Rich James B. Greene Herbert D. Holm Daniel O’neil Walter B. Boyce Daniel O'Neil Team 1 Richard F. Johnson Lester G. Rich Ben James Boyce James Mosher

Scott's Emulsion Promises Quick Cold Cure Sample

An advertisement claims feeding a cold with Scott's Emulsion will kill the illness and prevent coughing. It promotes Emulsion as strengthening for weak lungs and preventing wasting diseases, calling it a great flesh producer and offering a free sample from Scoffit & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.

Scott Scouit & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Society notes on health, elections, and debutantes in Boston

Ill health of Francis W. Lee of Chestnut Hill will force a vacation in California and trigger a special Country Club meeting to elect a treasurer. Mary Sargent travels south to Camden, North Carolina after visiting Major Ferguson in Washington. Leila Burnett shines as debutante of the season at Mrs Brooks ball, while upcoming receptions feature Justice Richardson and Chief Justice Aiken, with many lawyers in attendance. Debutante Janet Dana hosts a satin supper at a Wolcott event, and Boston couples plan travels to Washington and Old Point Comfort.

Ciety Francis W. Lee Hammond Street Chestnut Hill California Lee Country Club Frederic C. Hood Major Miss Ferguson Washington Mary Sargent Holm Lea Brookline Camden N. C Miss Sargent Leila Burnett Peter C. Brooks Miss Burnett Justice James B. Richardson Newbury Street Aiken Roger Wolcott Janet Dana New York Miss Dana Boston Cornelia Wolcott Miss Wolcott S. Hooper Hooper Edward Sawyer Batchelder the Vendome Old Point Comfort

Await Papers for Appleyard Extradition Pending

Brookline police have requested the arrest of Arthur E. Appleyard the traction promoter linked to a Buffalo German Bank affair. No extradition papers were received by midnight from Buffalo or elsewhere. The governor’s office expects word by evening and papers will go to the attorney general for a hearing with Frederick Williams Appleyard’s counsel on extradition.

Buffalo Brookline Arthur E. Appleyard Frederick Williams

Darling Resigns as Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Charles H. Darling resigns after four years as assistant secretary of the navy in Washington. President Roosevelt accepts the resignation and indicates a plan to appoint Darling as collector of the port of Burlington. Darling left a Vermont law practice to take the post in December 1901.

Washington Charles H. Darling Roosevelt

Will sue the B M Road over train wreck injuries

Miss Belle Donald a nurse and Benjamin Bowden a Pullman porter plan to file suits for 50000 and 25000 respectively against the Boston and Maine Railroad Company over the Durham New Hampshire wreck of January 20. Eaton McKnight Carver counsel for the injured say evidence is being gathered and the victims remain bedridden at Dr Grant's Durham home.

Belle Donald Benjamin Bowden Pullman Porter Boston & Maine Railroad Company Durham N. H Eaton, McKnight & Carver Miss Donald Mr. Bowden Grant

Quincy Couple Struck by Train at Station

Julius Nelson aged 60 and Ligua Gustafson aged 16 were struck by an incoming passenger train at Quincy station at 11 50 pm. They were badly injured and taken to hospital in an ambulance after returning from a dance.

Quincy Julius Nelson Ligua Gustafson Nelson Miss Gustafson

Brokaw's Challenger Sets New Motor Boat Record

Palm Beach Florida February 2 The international motor boat carnival produced a stunning result as W Gould Brokaw's Challenger with Proctor Smith aboard completed a kilometer in 1 minute 21 seconds breaking the world record.

Palm Beach Fla W. Gould Brokaw Proctor Smith

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