Defeat Likely For Woman Suffrage and Legislature Hearings
This week may settle woman suffrage as a House committee leans against extending the franchise. The election laws panel plans hearings with many speakers for and against, while other committees tackle liquor license revenues and school truancy. A sports meet includes a proposed Boston roster and a Carlisle coach consideration if snow clears. The militia bill seeks to allow under 18s to drill with approved imitation firearms with governor consent. Pedrick replaces Tucker as House door keeper due to Tucker’s illness.
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Bates
Committee On
Boston Aldermen
Common Council
Foley
Phenecosners
Bae
Shiels
Munroe
Rhinehart
Gaylord
Hickey
Cen ceVeewenss Mae
Ackle
Ight
Tiurley
Senator Lane
Representative Buxbaum
Franklin
Carlisle
Peloquin
Fall River
Fire rescues in South Boston save children and man
Patrolman Patrick Gallivan of Station 2 forced through dense smoke to reach Richard Wren on the first floor of 68 Silver Street and helped him to safety. Neighbors carried four children from the burning Beaty home on the second floor despite smoke. The Mer rick family upstairs escaped unharmed and the fire caused little damage beyond heavy smoke.
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Patrick Gallivan
Station 2
Silver Street
Boston
Richard Wren
Wren
Martin Beaty
Beaty
Paradise Lost Oratorio Polished by Handel and Haydn Society
The Handel and Haydn Society presented Theodore Dubois Paradise Lost at Symphony Hall with Anita Rio Louise Homer George Hamlin Stephen Townsend John Codman L B Merrill and Emile De Garza unable to perform. Townsend covered Satan on short notice delivering a strong Part 2 aria. Critics praised the chorus and overall execution with plans for Elijah on March 6.
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Symphony Hall
Dubois
Handel and Haydn Society
Anita Rio
Mme
Louise Homer
George Hamlin
Stephen W. Townsend
John S. Codman
L. B. Merrill
Signor Emile de Garza
Satan
Mr. Townsend
Mem‘bers
Mollenhaur
Townsend
Mme.Homer
Miss Rio
Mr. Hamlin
Missrs
Cadman
Merrill
Elijah
Liquor Raid Targets Oliver Place Premises
Officers from Division 4 raided 18 Oliver Place yesterday morning and seized a small quantity of whiskey wine and beer in the operation.
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Oliver Place
Division 4
Two Alarm Fire Burns South Boston Junk Shop
A two alarm blaze at Israel Kanter’s junk shop at 14 Division Street South Boston prompted rescuers from Station 6 to free ten horses trapped in a hay filled stable. Firefighters contained the flames with limited damage reported.
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Israel Kanter
Division Street
South
Boston
Station 6
Tammany Club Will Celebrate at Brigham's Hotel
The Ward 16 Democracy represented by the Tammany Club will hold a Wednesday night gathering at Brigham's Hotel to celebrate their activities and progress.
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Tammany Club
Brigham's Hotel
Ward 16 Democracy
Tammany Club Ward 16 Plans Banquet For Democratic Boost
A banquet hosted by the Tammany Club of Ward 16 aims to celebrate local Democratic influence and spur renewed effort. Thomas Prendergast will preside with speeches by James Donovan William T A Fitzgerald W J Hennessy Arthur L Gavin and others. 156 people are expected.
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Tammany Club
Ward 16
Thomas Prendergast
James Donovan
William T. A. Fitzgerald
W. J. Hennessy
Arthur L. Gavin
President Joyce Receives Gold Watch at Hibernians Rite
In Roughan building Charlestown a large AOH gathering witnessed the exemplification of four degrees. Over 50 candidates from Brighton Division 49 were initiated by the Charlestown Division 1 staff. John F. Fitzgerald presented a gold watch to Martin E. Joyce, praising his service as he thanked the members. Joyce named marshal for Charlestown district parade on March 17 for divisions 1 5 20 37 68.
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Pres. Joyce
Order of Hibernians
Roughan
Charlestown
Brighton
Reidy
John F. Fitzgerald
Martin E. Joyce
Joyce
Martin B. Joyce
Mother Bravely Rescues Her Children From Fire
Mrs. OConnell carried three children down smoke filled stairs and dragged others from a burning room. She reentered danger to rescue the remaining two as Patrolman Cuneo, in the height of the blaze, saved the final child.
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Mrs. O'Connell
Cuneo
Mrs. O’connell
Kathleen
Charlestown mother rescues children from burning building
A Charlestown resident risked her life to save her children from a fire in a burning building early yesterday. Policeman Cuneo helped drive out occupants as flames raged through the structure.
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Charlestown
Cuneo
Ministers Dinner Turns Parson's Son's Plan Upside Down
A village tale follows Rev Henry Murray and his nephew Dick as Dick schemes to mock a ministerial dinner. Langdon, a clever former waiter and current parson, hides as a cook and waiter to save the occasion. Cecilia Murray sees the humor and skill of her guest, while the family realizes her adaptability.
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Cecil
Norah
Jim Carter
Sis
Gee Whittaker
Mr. Langdon
Henry Murray
Lis
Langdon
Robert Langdon
Cecilia Murray
Miss Murray
Mr. Murray
Parsons
Cecilia
Murray
Mystery Waiter Disguised as Clergyman Surprises Village
In a village scene, a waiter named Langdon disguises himself as a clergyman at a gathering. He avoids recognition by Rev. Henry and others, claiming to help someone on the road. Langdon later reveals himself and befriends Cecilia Murray, while Dick jokes about Langdon becoming an uncle.
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Cecilia
Henry
Robert
Langdon
Horace Barnard
Bob
Knights of the Round Table
Murray
Cecil
Mrs. Trommer in Hingham visits sister and children
Mrs. Cora F. Trommer, now Mrs. Josselyn after marrying Asa H. Josselyn, spent the night in Hingham en route to visit her sister in Scituate and to see her children. She claims she remains free of crime and disputes any claim of a legal second marriage.
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Linda Josselyn
Trammer
Josselyn
Supreme Court
Linda
Great Clearance Sale at Paine Furniture Warerooms
Startling reductions slash prices on furniture draperies and rugs at Paine Furniture Company Canal Street in the three day sale. Antwerp oak sideboard china closet and extending tables drop substantially with many items quarter to half price and more.
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Paine
Canal Street
Paine Furniture Company
Friend
Canal
Mission
Foresters Move Toward Second Degree Feature
A Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters committee on secret work met at the United States Hotel to discuss amending ritual to allow a second degree feature. Members present included James Dignan New Bedford chairman Stephen J OBrien Everett Matthew Cummings Neponset William T Shea West Quincy and others. The committee formulated an amendment and will seek approval from the high court.
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Order of Foresters
United States Hotel
James Dignan
New Bedford
Stephen J. O’brien
Everett
Matthew Cummings
Neponset
William T. Shea
West Quincy
Springfield
James H. Dixon
Dorchester
Mary A. Carney
Brockton
High Court
Weymouth First Baptist fifty anniversary observed
Weymouth Feb 7 The celebration of the first Baptist Church history marks its 60th year with a morning historical sermon by Rev F B Creasey. An interdenominational session followed with music by Prof Arthur M Raymond and addresses by Rev F B Croskey Rev L W Atwood Rev T H Vincent and nearby clergy.
Iniquities Follow Reform Declares Dr McElveen
The Rev William T McElveen of Shawmut Congregational Church Brookline Street preached enemies within last evening condemning saloon temptations and political self interest. He cited Minneapolis New York and Boston as cities ruled by Democrats and warned reform gains fade when parties exit office.
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William T. McElveen
Shawmut Congregational Church
Brookline Street
Minneapolis
New York
Boston
Reverend Cecil Harper Delivers Song of Songs Reading
At Pope Memorial Church North Cohasset on February 7 Rev. Cecil Harper preached on A Reading of the Song of Songs to a large fashionable audience. The service featured soloists LaForest Lincoln William H. Pratt Minot P. Garey and C Will Bailey with W Porter Pratt on organ.
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North Cohasset
Pope
Albert A. Pope
Cecil Harper
LaForest Lincoln
William H. Pratt
Minot P. Garey
C. Will Bailey
W. Porter Pratt
East Boston Fights 6 Cent Tunnel Fare Hearing Set
East Boston residents led by Thomas J. Giblin and Rep Healey mobilize against a 6 cent tunnel fare. City officials Mayor Collins and Governor Bates allegedly support the fare, while East Boston Republicans plan a mass meeting ahead of the State House hearing on Monday Feb 15.
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East Boston
Thomas J. Giblin
Giblin
Healey
Collins
Giblin and Healey
Bates
State House
Green
East
Boston
Mary Cooney Strikes Ledge in Dense Gloucester Fog
The two mast schooner Mary Cooney of Gloucester ran ashore on Salt Island Ledge in thick fog while returning from fishing grounds. Crew members towed her off with a kedge anchor, bringing the damaged vessel to port for repairs. owner Captain Frank Cooney.
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Gloucester
Mary FE. Cooney
Frank Cooney
Salt Island Ledge
Marine Railway
Cooney
Revere Citizens' party forms for selectmen races
Revere politics heat rises as the Citizens' party of Precincts 1 and 2 organizes to back Brainard A. Andrews for selectman at large and Daniel F. Clifford for Precinct 2. William Richardson becomes president, with Michael Flynn as vice president and John Lee as secretary and treasurer. Precincts 3 and 4 to open headquarters this week for a vigorous campaign.
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Revere
Citizens’ Party
Brainard A. Andrews
Selectman
Daniel F.clifford
William Richardson
Michael Flynn
John Lee
Larchmont Strands in Fog off Narragansett Bay
The Joy line steamer Larchmont ran aground in Narragansett Bay near Warwick light during dense fog. After about 45 minutes she backed off under her own steam with no damage reported and will sail to New York tomorrow evening. The vessel carried 150 passengers and a large cargo. this is her second grounding in the bay, the first occurring January 24 near Prudence Island.
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Providence
Joy Line
Larchmont
Wilcox
Narragansett Bay
Warwick Light
New York
East Passage
Prudence Island
Mr Tillotson on Money Idols Lent Message
Rev Edward Tillotson of St Pauls Episcopal Church criticizes businessmen who idolize money and neglect brotherhood. He says Lent should shift focus from pleasure to life seriousness and spiritual need beyond giving up amusements and foods.
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Edward Tillotson
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Back Bay Democrats Plan Evening Dance At Paine Hall
The Back Bay Democracy linked to the Monroe Club of Wardli will hold a 9 pm dance at Paine Hall Appleton Street with vaudeville acts and a Cripps Orchestra program. Dennie J McGillicuddy leads the grand march, assisted by ex Alderman William F Donovan Leonard Coyne and Joseph J Kenny among others. City Hall State House officials are expected to attend despite Wardli faction dynamics.
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Paine Hall
Appleton Street
Back Bay
Monroe Club
Wardli
City Hall
State House
Gaston
Colelins
Donovan
Dennie J. McGillicuddy
William F. Donovan
Leonard Coyne
Joseph J. Kenney
Cripp
Ladies of the G A R to Convene Tomorrow
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic will hold their department convention in Chipman Hall on Tuesday, with the Woman's Relief Corps meeting in People's Temple. Massachusetts has 19 circles, the order has over 25 000 members, and Mrs Christina Clough of Lowell is president of the Massachusetts department.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Chipman Hall
Woman's Relief Corps
People’s Temple
Massachusetts
Grand Army
Christina Clough
Lowell
Department of Massachusetts
Vincentian Fathers Hold Mission at St. Augustine's, Dorchester
The mission at St. Augustine's Church Dorchester Street South Boston is well attended with women’s services yesterday and the men’s mission opening last night. The week long program is directed by Rev Fathers Conroy Mohan Piper and Rosa with daily services each morning and evening except Saturday and closes Sunday afternoon with papal benediction for those who complete the requirements.
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Vincentian Fathers
St. Augustine’s Church
Dorchester Street
Boston
Father Conroy
Father Mohan
Father Piper
Father Rosa
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