Lang and Glenham Letters Spark Housekeeper Rivalry
Lieut Lang of Fort Warren faces continued disturbances at his Glenham New York summer home. Anonymous threatening letters were blamed on Eliza Sloane the housekeeper and Willie Steinburg the errand boy who deny or admit the claims. A postman noted the case could affect Lang land plans while Lang himself offered only cautious remarks on the latest accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieutenant Lang
Fort Warren
Glenham
N. Y
Eliza Sloane
Willie Steinburg
Eliza
Willie
Miss Sloane
Lang
War rhetoric sparks calls for conflict in era writings
In a vehement defense of war, Gail Hamilton argues the Bible supports belligerence and endorses U S England tensions. She blames Russia and England for global strife, praises Russia as a friend, and urges war with England while invoking Monroe doctrine and liberty mottos.
Petitioners Seek 50000 Aid for Boston Emergency Hospital
A Massachusetts legislative hearing is set on a petition by four trustees of the Boston Emergency Hospital requesting a grant of 50000 from the Commonwealth. The petition argues the hospital provides free medical care to laboring classes, is eleemosynary and non sectarian, and urges gubernatorial appointment of two trustees to aid management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On
Senate and
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Boston
James F. Gay
Atlantic
Walter Rapp
Brockton
George W. Galvin
M. Farnsworth
Brookline
Trustees
Professor Stanley Lectures on God’s Footprints in East and West
Professor F. J. Stanley of Tokio, Japan, spoke at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union on God’s Footprints in the Occident and Orient. He used illustrations showing divine presence across continents and eras. Dorchester Ladies' Quartet provided special musical services, enhancing the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
F. J. Stanley
Tokio
Japan
Dorchester Ladies’ Quartet
Dr Mary Walker Addresses Enterprise Club In Malden
Dr Mary Walker spoke at the Enterprise Club of Working Girls in Malden about her life and rights for women. She recalled being first to address Congress on unjust laws and described prison life, hydrophobia risks, and water needs for dogs, urging broader political equality for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mary Walker
Enterprise Club of
Working Girls
G. H. Fall
United States Congress
Thunder
Boston Deaf Mutes Class Begins Under Father Doody
The first session of a new series for deaf mutes opened yesterday at the Boston College building with Father Doody as instructor. The aim is Catholic religious instruction for deaf Catholics in Boston and nearby areas. Women and children are invited. about six attendees were present, and future meetings will be held Sundays at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
Father Doody
Boston
New England Newspaper Syndicate Reopens Dictionary Distribution
The American Encyclopedic Dictionary is once again offered at a low price for one week ending Saturday night. The program aims to spread the reference library to broader areas, with sets available at the same terms as the first distribution, then reverting to subscription pricing from 42 to 47 dollars per set depending on binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Tragedy as boy falls through ice on Kennebec River
Gardiner Maine February 9 Arthur Burgess a 13 year old colored youth traveling with Cleveland's minstrels fell through thin ice on the Kennebec River opposite Gardiner and drowned two companions of similar age were rescued the body has not been recovered Milford February 9 Agent Lynch of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children found homes for nine waifs among Rev Father Canavan's parishioners ten more to be placed next week
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Gardiner
Arthur Burgess
Cleveland
Kennebec River
Milford
Lynch
Father Canavan
Ilumane Society Case in City Court Tests Marriage Subterfuge
In Middletown Conn on February 9 the Ilumane Society challenged Masker over his daughter Phebe a 14 year old who had wed Spencer on Thursday. The judge ordered Phebe produced in court Saturday to determine if the marriage was a subterfuge to avoid the industrial school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
The
Ilumane Society
Masker
Phebe
Spencer
Industrial School
Public Winter Bathing Opens Today at Charlesbank Gym
Superintendent John Bowler will open the Charlesbank Gymnasium baths to the male public for free winter bathing from Nov 1 to May 1. Hours are 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, 7 am to 9 pm Saturdays, and 7 am to noon Sundays. Free locker and towel provided. baths include sprays showers and hot and cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bowler
Charlesbank Gymnasium
Bowler
Park Commissioners
Two Bodies Found After Pequabuck Bridge Disaster
The drowned men from the Pequabuck bridge disaster were recovered this afternoon. James Mack of New Britain was found by his brother under the b't shop dam half a mile below the bridge and taken to New Britain. An Italian believed to be Charles Costello of Hartford was found about a mile below the bridge. coroner Hull held inquests, and both bodies were given to undertakers. Costello's body was brought to Hartford.
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Hartford
Conn
Pequabuck Bridge
James Mack
New Britain
Thomas
B’t Shop
Charles Costello
Hull
Costello
City labor service registration opens today in Boston
Civil service commissioners revise the applicant list for labor service in Boston and begin city work registration today at 9 a m in Room 16 State House extension entrance opposite AS Sutton place. Strong citizens under 59 willing to work in any department may apply. must be US citizens, residents of the Commonwealth for one year and city residents for six months, with character and capacity certificates from two reputable citizens. Veterans may register any time. general registration ends after 500 workers are added.
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Civil Service Commissioners
Labor Service
Boston
State House Extension
Sutton Place
United States
Commonwealth
Salvation Oil Promise Cure All Aches
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Salvation Oil on hand claiming it will cure all aches and pains with a price of 25 cents.
Julia Marlowe and Robert Taber Open in Henry IV at Hollis Street
Julia Marlowe Taber and Robert Taber arrive in Boston for a three week engagement at Hollis Street Theatre. They plan historic productions including Henry IV with accurate sets and costumes and hope to present Romula next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe Taber
Robert Taber
Hollis Street Theatre
Boston
Thorndike
Henry IV
Prince Hal
Hotspur
Falstaff
Palace
London
Prince Hal’s
Cold Harbor
Boar’s Head
Mrs. Taber
George Eliot
Elwyn A. Barron
Chicago
Mr. Taber
Tito Melema
Philadelphia
Julia Marlowetas
Reenlar Holls St
pHi Lady OF Lyons
Gaelic League Boston conducts Sunday session in Alpha Hall
The Gaelic League of Boston held its regular Sunday session at 3 o'clock in Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street. P J ODaly led junior Celtic studies while prominent scholars and students showcased Irish language skills with recitations poems readings and music by Edward Lawton Jeremiah Sullivan David Moran Thomas R Howard Patrick Kelley and John M Doran with John O Daly on piano.
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Gaelic League of Boston
Alpha Hall
Essex Street
P. J. O'Daly
Edward Lawton
Jeremiah Sullivan
David Moran
Thomas R. Howard
Patrick Kelley
John M. Doran
John O'Daly
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Emies
Errand Roy Steinberg
Cloak Sale
Connemara
Dmor Therese
Gail Hamilton
England
Russia
Miss Hamilton
Miss Dodge
Armenia
Forest Straits
Victoria
Turkey
Transvaal
Ethiopia
South Africa
Europe
Venezuela
Caribbean
Republic
Mrs. Maybrick
Massachusetts
GEO. A
Mendous
Henrietta
Cravenettes
Sarah
Infants’ Dept
Bofors
Stanley
Barron Berthald
Damrosch Opera CO
New England Piano Co
Tremont St
Temont ST. England and CO
President’s Nursery
Frieda M. Rethmann
Charlesbank
Civil Service Registratian
Julia
the Holis
Brown
Zenda
Walter Damrosch
Miss Brown
the Park
Clara Lipman
E. H. Sothern
Nestor Lennon
Columbia Tonight
Tremont
Jack and the Beanstalk
Theresa Vaughn
Christopher
Williamsburg, MY
the Howard
Wallis Sisters
Evoluinns
Bunth and
Rudd
Kitty Mitchell
Tony Pastor
Will H. Fox
Gyori Juliska
Aldrich Libby
Redding and Stanton
Comedietta
Bessie Gilbert
Isabella Carlini
Tolanthe
Castle Square
Clara Lane
Mardo
Keith
Charles Frohman
Henry Keeling
Brandon Thomas
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Signor D’alma
Prince Kane Kinichi
Kildare
John T. Tierney
the Palace
the Hustler’ Company
Nickelodeon
Poston
Eugene Tompkins
Tee
Mgr
Opra IY Germay
Damrosch Oper CO
Mondry
Sat
Seavrlet
der Freischutz
Wenesday
Pannhauser
Vridauy
Pidello
Sahve
Aristan
Isot'e
Mechanics’ Fair Building
New England Cycle Show Association
Eweland Bbest
Boston Museum
E. Th. Sothern
Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Jace
Bean Stalk
John
Park Theatre
Stranga
Bowdoin SQ
Charles F. Atkinson
Boucicault-Martin.t CO
Old Howard
Vaidis
Katy Mitchell
Cyori Juliska
J. Aldrich Libbey
Morrissey
Rich
Reddind
Stanton
Howard
Dover
Washington Sts
John Walsh
Mechanics’ Building
Huntington Avenue
Crand Opera
Metropolitan Opera House
Faust
Les Huguenots
Melba and
Calve
Cavalleria Rusticana
Castle So'nare
Tel
Boston Herald
2Ocal Soc
2Enows
ART Club
Suchorowsky
Mont St
Columbia Theatre
Arm of the Law
Steve Brodie
Bay State
Portland
India Wharf
A. F. Williams
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