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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1904
Page
8
A Boston rumor claims Arthur Spencer, U S official Chinese interpreter, will visit to assess which Chinese residents may stay. Locals fear deportation as Spencer’s fluency could expose those who lack legal status, stirring alarm among Boston's Chinese community.
Ancient Order of Hibernians divisions held meetings to plan the St Patrick’s Day parade for March 1 and to discuss Seamas McManus lecture at Tremont Theatre on Feb 28. Officers were installed, funds reported up, and committees named for parade duties with remarks on the Anglo American alliance and resolutions to Massachusetts Senators.
The Boston rival of Dowie, professor John calls himself a divine healer and tells followers at Meta Physical Hall he plans days of burial to prove immortality of the soul. He cites cures in other places and envisions a future Palace of Love in western Massachusetts for devoted followers.
Biographical blurbs list figures such as Wierbert Gladstone born in Downing Street and long House of Commons tenure. Eugene F Ware and others slated as speakers at the American Press Humorists banquet in St. Louis on May 2 with a visit to Mark Twain’s Hannibal. Ohio former Governor Nash appears as a Columbus attorney after four years out of courts. Mrs Cornelia Osgood Tyler debuts a comic opera "A Venetian Romance."
The Old South and First Church in Boston bridged a near quarter-millennium rift by exchanging pulpits with Rev. Dr. George A. Gordon and Rev. James Eells leading services. Each praised renewed unity and urged shared worship, marking a historic move toward mutual recognition and fellowship.
Brookline officials plan a formal target shooting program for the police force with annual revolver competitions for a department medal. Officers have previously supplied their own weapons, and practice has occurred in the station basement with empty revolvers. The Selectmen expect to publish specifics soon.
Miss Jean Dean founder of Manassas School for Colored Youth urged funds at a South Congregational Church citizenship class in Boston. She criticized Northern press bias and warned Virginia tax burdens threaten the school on the Manassas battlefield. She cited Dr Edward Everett Hale’s past endorsement and described training methods for black youth to earn a living.
The Rev. William H. McClellan of Philadelphia discusses temptation, tribulation, persecution, and affliction in a sermon referencing Sargent's crucifixion painting in the Public Library. He argues apparent failure sparked Christianity and urges building anew on setbacks, linking discouragement to pride and love of pleasure.
Lynn report of Nelson Parton a 60 year old recluse found dead in a basement room after a fire at his Evelyn street home. Firemen faced barricaded door and piles of junk while recovering Parton on burning rags. Estate estimated at 25000 dollars includes bank accounts stocks and bonds.
Miss Marie Ware Laughton, former state vice regent of the D A R, opened a studio in the Pierce building with a four room reception from 4 to 6 on Saturday. The event featured decorated rooms, gowns in made chiffon, lace yoke details, and assistance from Mrs. Ferdinand Emerson and others. Mrs Trull recited Canadian dialect stories and Mrs Frances Anable sang songs.
Ticket sales for the Nordica Wagner concerts at Symphony Hall open next Friday February 12. Mail orders are now being received. Prices are 1.00, 1.50 and 2.00 dollars.
Francis Dowd was arrested by Patrolman Barker on a warrant charging larceny of 240.82 dollars from milk contractor William A. Graustein of 388 Rutherford Avenue. Dowd, a milk team worker, allegedly collected the funds between May 1, 1901, and Jan 20, 1904, and did not remit them to the firm.
The Rev. Father John S. McKone of Sacred Heart Church East Boston preached his farewell sermon to a large crowd after 18 years as senior curate. He has declined offers to two parishes and will serve at St Anne's Neponset.
Included among 60 aboard the steamer Boston from Yarmouth eight destitute fishermen of Bucksport were John A McInnes Hugh Chisholm Alex Murray Duncan Stewart William McPhee George W McVickar Edward Nickerson and Edward Lodge. They were helped by the U S consul at Halifax. The A M Nicholson fishing schooner was abandoned off the Bay of St George after ice trapped her crew who crossed 10 miles to shore. The vessel built in Essex in 1900 was 100 tons net and 196 tons gross.
The death of Edward McGrady Jr. at the family home Sunday morning is reported. Mrs. McGrady is described as in poor health and prostrated. Funeral arrangements are to be held on Tuesday.
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