Monday Club Hosts Whist Party For Boston Irish Society
A 16 member Boston women’s club of Irish American wives hosted a whist party at Dartmouth Hall with 100 guests. Funds collected for Catholic charities were distributed, gowns and prizes showcased, and dancing followed the card play. Notable attendees included Messrs Murphy Cunniff Corcoran McDonald Boyle and many mid‑level social figures.
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Boston
Association of Women
Dartmouth Hall
Dartmouth Street
Monday Club
M. M. Cunniff
John R. Murphy
John W. Corcoran
Abram A. Elston
Daniel Clark
Dennis Driscoll
Thomas F. Boyle
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Jeremiah Spillane
C. James Connolly
M. J. Carter
William. J. Holland
James A. McDonald
Muldoon
C. E
McCorrey
William ‘'Laylor
Cunniff
M. M. Cunvom
Holland
Corcoran
McDonald
Thomas F. Boyles
Watson
Thosoas F. Boyle
Benson Street
Miss Johnson
W. B. Hanrahan
William Taylor
Boyle
Blaton
Driscoll
Connolly
Casey
Michael J. Murray
John B. Fitzpatrick
A. F. McDermott
J. A.mcdonald
James It Hl O’brien
John White, Jr
E. L. Logan
Katherine Casey
Gertrude Clark
Nellie Cunniff
John C. Cunniff
Thomas J. Kenney
Edward Kelley
Hubert J. McLaughlin
Mary E. McLaughlin
John T. Scully, Jr
Harry Raynor
Stephen P. Galvin
George Callahan
Francis Driscoll
James Driscoll
P. W. Moriarty
Bartholomew J. Conolly
William Clarkson
William Murphy
E. J. Boyle
James Boyle
T. B. Masterson
Anna Berran
Edward Machugh, Jr
Alice F. Murray
J. G. Small
Katherine McLaughlin
W. P. Harrahan
W. H. Clark
Anthony McAloon
McAloon
Garrity
Miss Flatley
Anna Flatley
McCorsey
Cauley
McIntire
Murray
George N. Evans
Henry Hogan
Fulton Blake
Timothy Murnane
Jame M.mclaughliin
John Driscoll
James H. Caghey
Charles Bishop
Crgnin
Omas Flatley
Marie Blake
Fred Murray
Miss Murray
Michael Spillane
J. Charles Daly
Marguerrette I. Daly
Victor Pelletier
James Phelan
Shrady Sculptor Chosen For Grant Memorial
The Grant Memorial Commission selects Henry Merwin Shrady of New York to model the Washington monument honoring General Ulysses S Grant. The memorial, costing 250000 dollars, features a central bronze statue of Grant on horseback.
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Washington
Grant
Congress
General Grant
Henry Merwin Shrady
New York
Whittier Friend W H B Currier Dies At 74 In Amesbury
W H B Currier longtime Amesbury Villager editor and intimate friend of John G Whittier died at age 74 after 50 years in the town He owned the Amesbury and Salisbury Villager and was the first editor of the Amesbury Daily News.
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Whittier
Amesbury
W. H. B. Currier
John G. Whittier
Villager
Currier
Salisbury
J R Murphy Could Run For Mayor In Fall
Charlestown politician John R Murphy hints at a future mayoral bid in the fall campaign. He says he opposes the present administration on principle and would join a fight if conditions favor a change. He declined to discuss a citizens ticket with GOP backing.
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John R. Murphy
Charlestown
Murphy
Post
Collins
Citizens
New York Police Dismissals Over Disorderly Houses
Police Commissioner Greene dismissed Inspector Grant Captain Stephenson Sergeant Shiels and Patrolman Dwyer for neglect of duty in failing to suppress disorderly houses. Grant's district included Mulberry Street Red Light area. Stephenson is Grant's brother in law and was reinstated after Lexow inquiry.
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New York
Greene
Grant
Stephenson
Shiels
John Dwyer
No Assault Claimed in Granite Avenue Dorchester Case
Detectives on the Connor assault case report extraordinary evidence. Three men seen near the incident traveled from West Quincy yesterday and identified themselves to Division 11 officers. They say the alleged murderous assault never occurred and Inspector Patterson notes odd facets in the case.
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Connor
Granite Avenue
Dorchester
West Quincy
Division 11
Patterson
Captain Alfred Ashley Sails for Europe After 32 Years at Cunard
Captain Alfred Ashley superintendent of the Cunard wharf at East Boston sails Saturday on the Saxonia from New York with his wife for a vacation after 32 years with the Cunard line, 32 of which were at East Boston.
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Alfred Ashley
Cunard
East Boston
New York
Cunard Line
Fire in Lion store threatens city with large loss
A blaze at the Lion store in Oklahoma City caused about 250000 in damage, destroying the entire stock and building. A second fire in a frame Broadway building added to losses, and the flames for a time threatened the city.
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Oklahoma City
Lion
Broadway
George F Rich Found Dead in Ice Pond
The body of George F Rich of South Boston Massachusetts a salesman for milling machinery makers in Chicago was found in an ice pond in Binghams ton New York. Papers on him identified him a through ticket from Chicago to Boston and 174 in money. He was about 60 years old and it is believed he missed his train and wandered into the pond.
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Binghaimton
N. Y
George F. Rich
Boston
Mass
Chicago
Dunham
Waterbury
New Haven
Brooklyn
Company F
The
Grays
John Q. Tilson
Beresford Speaks at Pilgrims Dinner in New York
Lord Charles Beresford was honored at a Waldorf dinner by the Pilgrims of London. American execs General Wheeler Chauncey Depew and others attended. Beresford praised the Monroe doctrine and pledged support if he were American.
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New York
Charles Beresford
the Waldorf
Pilgrims of
England
America
Cambridge Catholic Union Hosts Second Whist Party Dance
The Cambridge Catholic Union and Reading Circle held their second annual whist party and dance at Union Hall last night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Shaughnessy, Judge Daly, Dr. Ball, Captain Murray, and many other local residents and families.
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Cambridge
Catholic Union
Catholic Union Reading Circle
Union Hall
William Shaughnessy
John Bk, Byrne
Andrew Conlin
Agnesadden
J. Brandon
Jane Err
Maggie Hopkins
J. F. Murray
William Ruddick
Clara McNamee
Edward Facey
Joseph C. Ball
Jennie Ball
Harry Holmes
William M. Toner
Fred Elston
Mabel Henry
John H. Brown
Annie Mooney
Mary Boland
John F. Fay
Thomas F. Leahy
Thaddeus Flynn
Gertrude Russell
Mary Phelan
Katherine Hayes
D. B. Doherty
Anna Sullivan
A. J. Daly
J. H. Corcoran
P. F. Kelleher
James Conlon
Mary Conlon
Mary Hurley
John J. Ahern
Eugene Sullivan
Peter Mullen
Edmund Reardon
Arthur Haverty
Mary L. Dolan
Miss Thompson
Miss Powers
Navy orders spark war footing rumors and Pacific deployment
Washington reports rush orders from the Navy Department hint at a big emergency and possible movement of ships to Venezuela. At Mare Island and San Francisco ships receive urgent repairs and crews rush to ready vessels including the Bennington and the Ranger as the Pacific fleet adapts to the quickly changing situation. Admiral Glass relieves Admiral Casey early as ships prepare to sail to Amapala in Honduras on short notice.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Cal
Bush
Washington
Navy Yard
U. S. S. Bennington
San Francisco
Boston
New York
Ranger
Honduras
Amapala
Pacific
Glass
Admiral Casey
Auto Day at State House Highlights Speed Limit Proposals
Yesterday at the State House automobile day featured bills on licensing drivers and speed limits. Thomas Grady presses licensing, Robert Clement sets 20 mph outside cities and 12 mph in cities, Robert Shaw seeks district police licensing, Frank Stanley proposes 12 mph outside cities and 8 mph in cities.
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State House
Dewey
Thomas J. Grady
Robert Clement
Robert M. Shaw
Frank J. Stanley
Cliles
Proposed House Legislation Includes Tax, Transit, and Reform Measures
A list of bills introduced in the House covers a range of topics. Proposals include a 2 percent excise tax on public service corporations, extension of street railway lines, municipal fuel yard in Melrose, dredging Weymouth Fore River, and tighter control of labor disputes. Other items seek to regulate trading stamps, boxing near schools, barber registration, and longer liquor service for innholders. The package also aims to broaden oversight of utilities, pension eligibility, school textbooks uniformity, direct nomination to Congress, and direct election of U S Senators.
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John G. Robinson
William H. Coolidze
Thomas L. Davis
Dennis J. O'Connell
James W. Stockwell
Charles H. Waldron
John BE. Robinson
Melrose
Horace QR. Drinkwater
Weymouth Fore River
Horace R. Drinkwater
Michael J. Doyle
John Mitchell
Walter S. Sherman
Walter E. Nichols
George W. Whidden
David B. Leahy
United States
Davis Found Unconscious After Gas Leak
A man named James Davis of Boston, 29 Howard Street, was found unconscious yesterday after gas was detected in his room. The door was forced open and the room was filled with gas. a mat blocked the door. Davis was removed to the Relief station and is expected to recover.
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James Davis
Boston
Howard Street
Davis
Park Employees Meet Condemns Half Time Layoffs
A public meeting of Park Employees Assembly 776 in the Wells Memorial building condemns park commissioners for laying men off on half time. Past Master John A. Mc Gonagle denounces treatment of organized labor as several speakers including M J Kenney John Healey Patrick Mullan Richard Albans and Michael Harrington address the crowd. A resolution criticizes the action and questions a pigeonholed city council order referred to the mayor.
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Park Employees Assembly 776
Wells Memorial
Park Commissioners
John A. McGonagle
wMessrs
M.J. Kenney
John Healey
Patrick Mullan
Richard Albans
Michael Harrington
Deaths Mulrey Roxbury Feb 4 Funeral Feb 7
Thaddeus F Mutrey died at Roxbury on February 4 son of Timothy D and Eleanor Mutrey. Funeral from 21 Juni per street Saturday February 7 at 9 o clock high mass at St Josephs Church Circuit street at 10 o clock. Kindly requested to attend.
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Mulrey
Roxbury
Thaddeus F
Timothy D
Eleanor Mutrey
Juniper Street
Lemn
St. Joseph's Church
Circuit Street
Dorchester Association Seeks Police, Rail Station and Cleaning Division
Ashmont Improvement Association at its monthly meeting called for 25 additional police officers a new Wells Avenue railroad station and a Dorchester Ashmont street cleaning division. The joint committee recommended Council action and asked Hon. P. J. Maguire to urge Mayor Collins to respond.
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Wells Avenue
Dorchester
Ashmont
Turbulent unrest hits Lynn and Waterbury factory area
A disturbance near the Herrick factory in Lynn and related clashes in Waterbury erupt as Boot and Shoe Workers' Union cutters leave work. Stone-throwing, assaults on workers, and police dispersal follow amid a tense trolley strike with troops and deputies dispatched to maintain order.
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Roxbury
Nicholson
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Lasters’ Hall
Andrews Street
Whittier Street
Waterbury Sets Its Teeth At A Challenge
Waterbury, Conn, February 4. The city faced a tough test as officials prepared for a demanding challenge. The report notes resolve and civic preparation amid uncertain outcomes.
Opera Star Hilda Clark to Wed Millionaire Nephew of R P Flower
New York Feb 4 Miss Hilda Kathryn Clark prima donna of The Highwayman Maid Marian and Robin Hood will marry Frederick Stanton Flower nephew of the late Roswell P Flower. The wedding is set for Feb 18 at 353 Riverside Drive and the couple will reside at 615 Fifth Avenue. Groom’s family opposed the match years ago but romance endured. Miss Gertrude Mann of Boston to be maid of honor.
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Hilda Kathryn Clark
R. P. Flower
New York
Marian
Robin Hood
Frederick Stanton Flower
Roswell P. Flower
Riverside Drive
Wall Street
Milton Edward Clark
Hudson
Gertrude Mann
Boston
Foot of Snowparalysis Hits Chicago in Blizzard
Chicago suffered a severe blizzard with nearly a foot of snow and high winds. Wires and telegraph lines failed citywide except to Omaha. streetcar service halted and trains delayed. Two people died and numerous accidents were reported as repair crews worked.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Omaha
Weather Woes Hit Ohio Rail Lines As Bridges Strengthened
Reports from Columbus indicate damaged telegraph wires culvert washouts and weakening bridges. The Ohio river area near Wheeling rose quickly prompting officials on the Baltimore and Ohio to reinforce bridges as a precautionary measure.
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Columbus
Wheeling
Baltimore & Ohio
War of Words in the Senate
In Washington on February 4 the Senate saw a sharp clash between Gallinger and Beveridge over the statehood bill with Beveridge’s supporters accused of obstruction. The general staff bill was amended to place the chief of state and the Secretary of War under the President. In the House, postoffice and tariff debates intensified as Sibley Williams and Griggs debated duties and the post office bill advanced in committee but not yet voted.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
Beveridge
Housgton
Sibley
Rep
Penn
Williams
Dem
Miss
Griggs
Severe weather sweeps Knoxville with 60 mph winds
A heavy rain and wind storm hit Knoxville last night. At 2 a.m. wind reached 60 miles an hour, the highest since the weather bureau began operations. The Tennessee River is rising rapidly and flood stations report about one inch of rain across upper East Tennessee.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Upper East Tennessee
Bringing Dead Soldiers Home
The collier Ajax has arrived at San Juan Puerto Rico and will receive the bodies of nine Massachusetts sailors who died in a turret explosion. The bodies will be transported to New York for interment.
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Washington
San Juan
P. R
Massachusetts
New York
Boston Leather Association Banquet at Young's Hotel
The Boston Leather Association hosted a banquet and social event last evening at Young's Hotel. President F P Walker presided with attendees including W J Fallon J H Sellman Hugo Bassett A A Hubbard E J Brown R W Puffer Job McGary and M C Hallet.
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Boston Leather Association
Young’s Hotel
F. P. Walker
W. J. Fallon
J. H. Sellman
Hugo Bassett
A. A. Hubbard
E. J. Brown
R. W. Puffer
Job McGary
M. C. Hallet
Lasker Loses One Wins Twenty One In Boston Simul
At the B A A yesterday Dr Emanuel Lasker the chess champion played two simultaneous games winning twenty one drawing three and losing one to Laurie of the Boston Chess Club. The day featured several close finishes and a planned two day visit with events including a 12 board simultaneous exhibition.
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Emanuel Lasker
Laurie
Boston Chess Club
Claude Thayer Rice
Harvard
Rice
White
Wilkie
Robinson
Wilton
N. H
Rap
Lasker
Lourie
Daniel
Union Chess Club
AsnennerAs
Dr. Lasker
A. M. Sussman
New England
Grady Camp Wins Opening Spanish War League Matches
In Lynn on February 4 at the General Sanger Camp rooms the P. J. Grady Camp of East Boston defeated the Sanger Camp in pool cribbage and oiten while the Sanger team captured whist.
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Lynn
General Sanger
Legion of Spanish War Veterans
P. J. Grady
East Boston
Cribbage
Oiten
Sarger
New Church Organized In Brigh ton Faneuil Congregational
A new Faneuil Congregational Church was organized at Faneuil Chapel on Brooks Street Brigh ton with the Suffolk West Council of Congregational Churches recognizing it in the afternoon session. Rev Dr William H Davis presided at the recognition service in the evening and the church officers were announced including Ellwood W Ward clerk and W E Ward deacon.
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Faneuil Congregational Church
Faneuil
Brooks Street
Brighton
Suffolk West Council of Congregational Churches
William H. Davis
Ellwood W. Ward
H. J. Wagenfeld
E. W. Ward
William A. Whitlock
Edwin W. Watts
W. E. Ward
George F. Parker
Miron W. Richardson
E. J. Watts
John Dow
Thomas C. Carr
Prudential
Chief Justice Knowlton Feted At Hampden Dinner
Springfield February 4 Chief Justice M P Knowlton was honored at a complimentary dinner at the Massasoit House by Hampden county bar to mark his advancement in the judiciary.
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Knowlton
Springfield
M. P. Knowlton
Massasoit House
Hampden County B
Mechanic Arts High School Alumni Meet At United States Hotel
About one hundred alumni attended the seventh annual meeting of the Mechanic Arts High School Alumni Association at the United States Hotel last night. Everett O. Hiller presided as the event featured speakers including Professor Alfred E. Burton dean at MIT and several other notable attendees.
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Alumni Association of the Mechanic Arts High School
United States Hotel
Everett O. Hiller
Alfred E. Burton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Charles W. Parmenter
Herbert 5. Weaver
Charles L. Hanson
R. F.curtis
Francis H. H. McCrudden
Charles E. Stumcke, Jr
Frederic S. Krag
Wright Lecture Links Industry and Democracy at Faneuil Hall
The Hon. Carroll D. Wright United States commissioner of labor delivered a talk on The Relation of the Industrial Problem to Democracy last evening at Faneuil Hall presenting the link between labor conditions and democratic governance.
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Carroll D. Wright
United States
Labor
Faneuil Hall
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