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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1904

Page

5

Kaiser’s Voice for Harvard Archives

Berlin reports a phonographic record of Emperor William’s voice will be the first deposit in Harvard’s phonetic archives and those in Washington. At Yale psychologist Dr Edward Scripture’s request, two examples were recorded for permanent preservation, including notes on Frederick the Great and a meditation on Fortitude in Pain.

Berlin Emperor William Harvard University Congressional Library National Museum Washington Edward W. Scripture Yale University United States Scripture America Demosthenes Shakspere William the Great Frederick the Great

Reception for Mr and Mrs Munroe at Upham's Corner

The pupils and friends of Mr and Mrs Harry E Munroe held a reception Tuesday evening in Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner Dorchester Dancing continued to a late hour and refreshments were served.

Harry E. Munroe Winthrop Hall Upham’s Corner Dorchester

Hair Growth Secret Promises Overnight Miracle

A famed doctor chemist claims a secret compound grows hair on bald heads and revives eyebrows. The inventor offers a trial with a promise of natural color restoration and eye lashes, advertising a travel offer and postage paid request from Ohio.

Eeace Ohio

Sample Case fair aids Widows and Orphans Society

The Sample Case of the United Commercial Travellers of America Boston Council 44 opened yesterday at Music Hall tea gardens. The event drew many visitors who could contribute to the Widows and Orphans Society. D. C. Stone is secretary and treasurer of the fair committee and available for details.

United Commercial Travellers of America Boston Council Widows and Orphans Society of the Council Music Hall D. C. Stone

Speakers at Roxbury Historical Dinner

The Roxbury Historical Society held its annual dinner at the Norfolk House with about 50 members present. President Edward Seaver presided and introduced Brigadier General John L. Tiernan, retired U.S. Army artillery chief at Manila, Colonel Edward Anderson of the Twelfth Indiana Cavalry, U V 1861-65, and Congressman John A. Sullivan as speakers.

Roxbury The Roxbury Historical Society Norfolk House Edward Seaver John L. Tiernan Artillery Corps U.S.A Poree Manila Edward Anderson Twelfth Indiana Cavalry U. V John A. Sullivan

18 T. Patrick's Alumnae Party

On Friday evening Feb 12 a subscription dancing party will be given in Howe Hall by the alumnae of St Patrick's School Roxbury. The event is anticipated with pleasure by Roxbury and Dorchester Catholics. Miss Helen R Campbell of Roxbury is president of the Alumnae Association and will be assisted in receiving by a group of young graduates.

Howe Hall Patrick's School Roxbury Dorchester Mien Helen R. Campbell Alumnae Association

Germans Save African Forts

Berlin reports a German gunboat Habicht relief of garrisons at Windhoek and Okahandja in German West Africa. Okahandja was stormed. tribesmen killed and mutilated 44 settlers. German losses are two percent with 50 additional casualties suspected. On January 28 the tribesmen’ s main camp was on Kaiser Wilhelm Mountain.

Berlin Habicht Windhoek Okkahandja Africa Kaiser Wilhelm Mouneat

Cohasset Fight For Selectman

Cohasset Feb 3 Joseph 8 Bigelow former Atlas National Bank president will run for selectman against Thomas Mannix a young lawyer. Mannix supported by family hardship and night police work. Bigelow wealthy summer resident with Cameron family ties. The race centers on natives versus wealthy summer residents and the street railway franchise.

Law Mr. Bigelow Mr. Mannix Chickering Thomas Mannix J. S. Bigelow Cokasset Selectmen Board

Extraordinary case of constipation ends with Iron-Ox relief

J W Cottom of Winchester Indiana reports 66 years of chronic constipation resolved by Iron-Ox Tablets. He began daily evacuations after short use, praising the remedy for toning the digestive system and enabling natural bowel action. The ad claims Iron-Ox is a tonic laxative, not a purgative, and sells fifty tablets for 25 cents from Detroit based Iron-Ox Remedy Co.

J. W. Cottom Winchester Ind Iron-Ox Remedy Co Detroit Mich

Roxbury Sailors Club Dancing Party

The Roxbury auxiliary of the Catholic Sailors' Club held a large, stylish dance in Catholic Union Hall Tuesday night. Many well dressed girls attended and matrons welcomed guests from 8 to 9 with ushers guiding dancers, the event continuing until 1 a.m.

Roxbury Sailors’ Club Roxbury Catholic Sailors’ Club Catholic Union Hall Joseph A. Sproules P. O'Loughlin W. H. Carberry

Drama at B Y M C U presents Time and the Hour

Amateur dramatic entertainment at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union last evening featured the Old Wallack Dramatic Club performing Time and the Hour. The production offered a concise program with stagecraft and performances by local players in a period mode.

Boston Young Men's Christian Union Old Wallack Dramatic Club

Coffee blamed for stomach troubles leads to Postum cure

An Oregon man recalls decades of coffee harm and illness before switching to Postum on December 2, 1902. He describes rapid relief from pain, weakness, and headaches, claiming improved health and appetite since abandoning coffee. He offers to verify his story via local banks and merchants in Grant's Pass, Oregon.

Oregon Postum Firstational Bank Trust Banking Co Grant's Pass Ore Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Niecom Wellville

President Roosevelt Attends G. A. R. Banquet

Washington Feb 3 President Roosevelt General John C Black commander in chief Grand Army of the Republic Secretary Taft General Nelson Miles and other officials were guests of honor at the Potomac department banquet. Roosevelt received a cordial welcome heard Black’s patriotic address and was introduced by toastmaster Hopkins. He praised the Grand Army and its work and spoke on citizenship duties and Civil War lessons.

Washington Roosevelt John C. Black Grand Army Taft Nelson A. Miles Department of the Potomac Grand Army of the Republic Black Thomas 8. Hopkins

South Boston Yacht Club 36th Anniversary Ball

Paul Revere Hall hosted the 36th anniversary ball of the South Boston Yacht Club with about 1000 attendees. The grand march led by Commodore F W Rauskolb and Miss Emma Howe featured 600 couples, amid gowns and notable guests including John F Fitzgerald and W S McNary. Committee leaders included P J McMahon and W X McKee, with H J Brown directing the floor and 25 assistants.

Paul Revere Hall South Boston Yacht Club F. W. Rauskolb Emma Howe H. 8. Brown Miss Roberts John F. Fitzgerald W. 8. McNary Doogue Slattery Bresnahan Bingham and Gaylord McIsaac Mooney Riley Mosquito Yacht Club Charles Bird Winthrop Yacht Club Hamilton P. J. McMahon W. X. McKee H. J. Brown J. H. Hayes Thomas Harrison E. J. McKee

College Ball box holders announced at Symphony Hall

President John B. Dore of the Young Men's Catholic Association announced the names of the box holders for the College Ball at Symphony Hall on February 15. The list includes Mayor P. A. Collins, T. B. Fitzpatrick, John J. Martin, James M. Morrison, John.

John B. Dore Young Men's Catholic Association College Symphony Hall P. A. Collins T. B. Fitzpatrick John J. Martin James M. Morrison John The Young Men’s Catholic Association

Meeting of Ladies Committee Sets Supper Plans

After a Symphony Hall meeting of the ladies committee the supper arrangements were finalized. The main corridor and a large upstairs room will host about 600 guests at one sitting with the grand march starting at 9 and supper rooms opening by 10.

F. Towle William F. Kearns Eugene Lynch James W. Kenney William H. Fennekees William F. Fitzgerald John F. Fitzgerald Symphony Hall

Somerville Society Wedding at Miss Glidden's Home

Miss Abby Joanna Glidden daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Glidden married Frederick Augusta Parkhurst at 880 Broadway Somerville at 7 30 PM last night Rev William Kimmell officiated Many society figures attended Matron of honor Mrs Harry Main Clough bridesmaids Miss Anna Elmira Glidden Miss Lucy Hale Sherman ushers Allan Cummings Dwight Vaughn Robert Strout Harry Main Clough Roger Merrill

Somerville Society Glidden Abby Joanna Glidden Walter Frederick Augusta Parkhurst Broadway Somerville William Kimmell Universalist Church Charlestown Harry Main Clough Anna Elmira G

Dorchester High Alumni Reunion Tonight at New School

Dorchester High School Alumni Association holds its first annual reunion this evening at the new high school building on Talbot avenue near Wash ington street. The program includes a business meeting, officer elections, addresses by Principal Lincoln and others, class meetings, dancing in the gym, and refreshments. Membership blanks will be available at the door.

Dorchester High School Alumni Association Talbot Avenue Washington Street Lincoln

Indorsement by Post Chapel on Printer Strike Action

At a Post Chapel meeting a resolution endorsed the Book and Job branch committee and praised Boston Typographical Unioners for efforts to settle the strike. Committee members W. W. Lossone, Thomas M. Nolan, and W. S. Masson signed.

Post Chapel Book and Job Boston Post Chapel Book and Job Branch Boston W. WL. Lossone Thomas M. Nolan W. S. Masson

Young Men's Congress Debates Race Representation

The Boston Young Men's Congress at Ballou Hall debated limiting the grandfather clause that disenfranchised Black voters. The measure was defeated 18 to 2. Speakers included Lane McNaughton Derby Walker and Belcher.

Boston Young Men's Congresa Ballou Hall West Street Congress Spearers Mesera Lane McNaughton Derby Walker Belcher

Cure Rheumatism With Gloria Tonic Free Trials

John A Smith of Milwaukee offers 25000 free sample packages of Gloria Tonic to prove his rum cured rheumatism claim. He cites numerous personal testimonials from Wisconsin Ohio Texas Indiana Vermont and Venezuela and invites readers to send name and address for a trial.

John A. Smith Milwaukee J. Smith Mrmith Seguin Tex Wis Plain City Ohio B. H. Marshall Harrisville Quintero University of Venezuela United States Mina Schott Marion Vincennes Ind Oak Street Emma Callender Christian Advocate Miss Callender Bennington Worms Frankfurt Germany Smith Germania Building

Whitney family grieves as mother cant attend funeral

In Brookline the widowed mother of William C Whitney and his sister Mary remain at the family home on Pleasant and Beacon streets. Mrs Whitney’s frail health prevents travel to New York for the brother’s funeral. Mary Whitney, longtime caretaker, cannot leave her mother despite desire to bid farewell.

Pleasant Beacon Streets Brookline William C. Whitney New York James C. Whitney Henry M Mrs. Whitney Mary Whitney

Robert J. Taylor’s 18 Years at State House Elevator

Robert J. Taylor, longtime operator of the Governor’s elevator in the State House, has served 18 years in the post. His tenure began in Governor Robinson’s era and spans visits by notable figures such as Admiral Dewey, Admiral Schley, General Miles, Admiral Bob Evans, and presidents including Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, and Roosevelt.

Robert J. Taylor E State House Robinson Taylor Dewey Schley Miles Bob Evens Cleveland Harrison McKinley Roosevelt Prince Henry Chickering State House

Prominent Men Named as Whitney Pall-Bearers

New York, Feb. 3. The pall-bearers for the funeral of the late William C. Whitney were announced this afternoon as Grover Cleveland, Thomas F. Ryan, Elihu Root, Thomas Dolan, J. Pierpont Morgan, Grant B. Schley, Colonel William Jay, P. A. B. Widener, H. McK. Twombly and G. G. Haven.

New York William C. Whitney Grover Cleveland Thomas F. Ryan Elihu Root Thomas Dolan J. Pierpont Morgan Grantb. Schley William Jay P. A. B. Widener H. McK. Twombley G. G. Haven

Roxbury Dorchester Youth Dance At Jubilee Hall

About 400 prominent young people from Roxbury and Dorchester attended a dancing party at Jubilee Hall, Warren Street, last evening. The event was directed by Walter F. Ward of Dorchester and assisted by J A Grant, C P Tizhe, J G Haggerty Jr and EB L Sullivan. Matrons included Mrs J G Haggerty, Mrs P W Tighe, Mrs C A Ward and Mrs J A Glavin.

Roxbury Dorchester Jubilee Hall Warren Satay Walter F. Ward J. A. Grant C. P. Tizhe J. G. Haggerty, Jr EB. L. Sullivan J. G. Haggerty P. W. Tighe

Southern Division Railway Men Dance Recalls Mutual Benefit Event

The fifth annual hall of the Mutual Benefit Association of the Southern division of Boston and Maine was held in Rougha Hall Charlestown last night. A special train carried invited guests from Concord at 7 pm stopping at Nashua and Manchester and arriving in Boston at 9 30. The grand march was led by Floor Director M L Cotter and wife with 50 couples participating.

Southern Division Mutual Benefit Association Boston & Maine Railroad Rougha Hall Charlestown Concord N. H Nashua Manchester Boston M. L. Cotter

Pastor Officiates Mother’s Wedding in Brookline Home

In Brookline last evening a unique ceremony took place as Rev George M Gerrish pastor of the Brookline Universalist Church wed his own mother The intimate service was conducted at the Gerrish residence 41 Brooks street with a small gathering of friends and relatives.

Brookline George M. Gerrish

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Gilchrist CO the Daylight Dept Daylight Washington St Winter St Kaiser Harvard Archives Harvard Crimson Mrs. Munroe T. Patrick's Alumnae Party Cohasset Selectman Bigelow A. S. Bigelow Copper King Herbert Tilden S. B. Yachtsmen Commodore Ranskolb Dorchester High Young Men’s Congress MR. Whitney BE. Redmond Wolmorans Fisher and Wessel Hampton Thirtieth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Fortress Monroe Undertaker Hutchins Basil F. Hutchins Shawmut Avenue Annie Boyd Joseph G. Grady Board of Health West Orange N. J Whitney Beecham Beecham’s Medan Los Angeles Ummer St Bostom
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