Composer causes flame in rehearsal at New York school
Madame Liza Lehmann, present at a rehearsal by a quartet at Madame Von Feiltzeh’s school on Forty first street, leaned over a candelabra and set fire to her veil and hat. Quick aid from the quartet prevented serious injuries to her face and head. Lehmann arrived in Boston yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame von Feiltzeh
Forty-first Street
New York
Liza Lehmann
Symphony Hall
Madame Lehmann
Boston
Mme Lehmann Escapes Fire Without Serious Harm in Boston
Mme Lehmann escaped serious harm after a burning incident at Hotel Lenox with only a fright and a ruined headdress. A shawl smothered the flames as a quartet member acted quickly. She praised the fortunate outcome and prepared for a Symphony Hall recital with Albert Mole and a Breton folk songs program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Lehmann
Hotel Lenox
Lehmann
Symphony Hall
Albert Mole
Boston
Citywide improvement groups plan eight public meetings
Boston improvement associations from eight districts announce they will present needs to the Mayor and City Council at eight public meetings February 8 through February 16. East Boston, Orient Heights, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain and Dorchester groups will be represented, along with South End, North End, Brighton, Charlestown and Roxbury associations aiding in prioritizing district needs.
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John J. Corrigan
East Moston
Germantown
Dorchester
Harvard Improvement Association
Meeting House
Full Improvement Association
Savin Hill
City Hall
South End
West End
Brighton
Narlestown
Roxbury
Improvement Association
Steamer Stavenscraig Disabled Off Narragansett Pier
The Stavenscraig bound from Newport News to Providence was disabled by an engine accident and now lies at anchor off Narragansett Pier awaiting assistance. The ship is reported to be in no danger.
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Newport, R. I
Stavenscraig
Newport News
Providence
Narragansett Pier
Fire Record Entries From Roxbury and Northampton
Daily report lists incidents with times and locations including 3 45 p m at 16 Thorndike Street Roxbury involving Henry Ill with a loss of 10, 4 40 p m at Northamptom Street Northampton Street for Howard Epson with a loss listed as Save, and 1 50 p m at 153 Spring Street Bear 705 for Hyman Isenherz with a slight loss.
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Daily Fire
Thorndike Whreet
Roxbury
Henry Ill
Northampton Street
Howard Epson
Bear
Spring
Adopt Novel Method to Increase Membership
A Cambridge Catholic Union aims to reach 400 members by January 1911. A yearly “tidal rise” displays current 220 members on a water color chart, with a high water mark at 400. The group, centered at 631 Massachusetts avenue, blends social, educational, and civic activities for members and families, aided by a 256-member committee steering the drive.
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Catholic Union of Cambridge
Catholic Union
Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge Public Library
Mass G A R Opposes Statue to Gen Lee
Lynn Feb 4 The General Lander Post 6 G A R voted unanimously to protest placing General Robert E Lee statue in Statuary Hall at the national capitol. Commander John L Parker of the Massachusetts department will issue a general order urging adoption of the resolution by all Massachusetts posts.
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Mass. G. A. R
Gen. Lee
Mander John Ll. Parker
Department of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Novel Method to Boost Catholic Union Membership in Cambridge
The Catholic Union of Cambridge adopts a new approach to raise members aiming for 400 by January 1, 1911. Monthly observations will be recorded as the tidal meter is expected to be fully submerged.
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Catholic Union OF Cambridge
Notable Church Activities Schedule In Greater Boston
A Hamp ton Institute meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 pm in Old South Church with addresses by Rev Dr Samuel M Crothers Cambridge Rev Dr Hollis B Frissell Hampton Institute and Major Robert R Morton commander of cadets Music by the Hampton quartet Central Church vesper services for February four Sundays begin 430 pm with 415 pm instrumental music Mendelssohn Elijah selections Orchestral help noted Bishop Williams of Michigan preaches tomorrow afternoon at St Paul s Church Tremont Street Rev James A Francis to speak at Y M C A tomorrow on The Master s Way of Doing It Western Pennsylvania s Rev Dr McEwen receives 3500 raise to 10000 as best paid minister in region Details include Hampton Institute event and clergy notes plus a separate Y M C A talk by Rev Francis.
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Hampton Institute
Old South Church
Samuel M. Crothers
Cambridge
Hollis B. Frissell
Robert R. Morton
Hampton Quartet
Central Church
Berkeley and
Newbury Streets
Mendelssohn
Elijah
William L. McEwen
Third Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Penn
Thaw Church
Pennsylvania
James A. Francis
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Lorimer Hall
Supplies for Army Burn Up in West Side Fire
New York February 4. For the second time in two years the medical supply department of the United States Army burned out of its West and Vestry street headquarters on the lower West Side waterfront. Loss estimated between 750000 and 1000000 dollars. No lives lost but explosions from gasoline benzine turpentine and alcohol endangered firefighters. Major Edwin P. Wolfe was badly singed in an explosion and would have perished without rapid ladder company arrival.
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New York
Medical Supply Department
United States Army
West and Vestry Street
Lower West Side
Edwin P. Wolfe
Loss of medical supplies hits Panama Canal Zone
A $10,000 consignment of medical supplies packed for shipment to the canal zone was destroyed, causing concern over a shortage for the Isthmus. The only other similar depot is in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Sanitary Department
Panama Canal Commission
Canal Zone
St. Louis
Train Wreck Threat Near Field's Corner Delays Boston Arrival
An axle of the inbound Mattapan train of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad broke near the Dorchester avenue crossing at Field's Corner yesterday afternoon, threatening a full wreck. Engineer Simms slowed for the crossing, saved the engine from toppling, and passengers evacuated as a wrecking crew steadied the leaning locomotive. no injuries were reported.
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Mattap&a
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Dorchester Avenue
Field's Corner
Simms
Curtis Is Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
James Freeman Curtis of this city, Harvard golf champion of 1899, was confirmed yesterday by the Senate as assistant secretary of the treasury. He received the appointment from President Taft last November. Curtis, home at 28 Mt Vernon street, succeeds James Burton Reynolds and will oversee reforms in the customs service with a $5000 yearly salary and a four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Freeman Curtis
Harvard
Senate
the Treasury
Taft
Curtis
Mt Vernon Street
James Burton Reynolds
Customs Service
Plasterer Dropped Dead on Massachusetts Avenue
F C McCaffrey a Cambridge plasterer of 123 Inman Street died suddenly on Massachusetts Avenue near Westland Avenue in Back Bay at about seven o clock last night. He collapsed in the street and died before aid could be given. McCaffrey was well known in the Cambridge building trades and leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. McCaffrey
Inman Street
Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue
Westland Avenue
Back Bay
The Husband of the Organist Concluded on Sunday Post
John Trenton, a self made city man, marries organist Mrs. Trenton whose harmony fills her world. He yearns for companionship and music she cannot give, and his wealth cannot buy the love he seeks. He leaves hoping time will heal him, while she remains at the organ awaiting a love that may never return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trenton
St. Alban'’s Cathedral
Europe
Mrs. Trenton
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