Greek flotilla to Crete stirs international protest
Assim Bey protested at the foreign office over Greece sending torpedo fleet to Crete. Greece refuses recall and plans a second flotilla as Crete refugees flood Piraeus. London outlets report Britain may demand decisive action to neutralize effects.
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Athens
Assim Bey
Foreign Office
Crete
Greece
Piraeus
London
Daily News
Powers
Pall Mall Gazette
Gazette
Lord Salisbury
Cambridge Writer Porter and His Literary Rise
Cambridge writer Linn Boyd Porter, born in Westfield and raised in Minnesota, rose from farm work to editing the Cambridge Chronicle and Boston Herald. He published Thou Shalt Not under Albert Ross, later selling 18th century–style novels and embracing populism and nationalism.
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Albert Rossi
Cambridge
Mass
Ellen
Stella
Garston
Miss Giddy
Fawcett
Mabel
Mr. Porter
Elijah Porter
Washington
Westfield
Linn Boyd Porter
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Leicester Academy
Boston Journal
Cambridge Chronicle
The
Chronicle
Europe
Boston Herald
Albert Ross
Porter
Edward Bellamy
National Club
Boston
Populist Party of
Boston Press Club
Legion of Honor
Royal Arcanum
Charles S. Drew Dead Boston Newspaper Man
Charles S. Drew, 48, a renowned Boston journalist and political writer, died at his brother’s home after pneumonia developed from a cold during a February snowstorm. He worked for the Boston Post and Herald and served as secretary at Democratic headquarters, after early posts at the Star and the Evening Telegram. His funeral will be held from his mother’s home in Shawmut station, Dertchester.
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Melrose
Drew
Boston
Mr. Drew
Thomas Drew
The
Herald
Charlie
State House
Boston Post
Democratic
Old Star
Record
Providence
Evening Telegram
Post
Press Club
Casey
Shawmut Station
Derchester
Governor hosts grand military gala at theater
The Boston crowd filled the theater as Cadets police and naval officers entered in full dress. Governor Roger Wolcott arrived with generals and staff to the cheers of attendees, followed by a procession of colonels and officers. The highlight was a state color ceremony as the Star Spangled Banner played.
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Baldwin Cadet Band
Naval Brigade
Captain Weeks
Battery A
Lieutenant Wainwright
Captain Ewing
Henry Walker
J. Henry Taylor
General Bridges
Peach
Roger Wolcott
Dalton
Guild
Appleton and Blood
Dexter
Sears
Stevens
Souther
Lancers
Clark
Parsons
G. E. Deshone
May
U.S. A
Blumenthal
Amoskeag
Stevenson
Bell
Ambulance Corps
Simon
Lester Leland
Mathews
Hastings
Converse
Local Cleaning Equipment Service Ad In Boston
The American wee Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers for sale repair and delivery in Boston at 13 1 2 Bredway extension and 29 31 Cornhill with repairs available on request and orders via Tremont 764.
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American Wee Company
Bredway
Cornhill
Boston
Artist De Haas Dead at Twenty Five
Brooklyn February 11 M F H DeHaas son of the marine artist the late M F H DeHaas died here yesterday of pneumonia He was 25 years old and an artist of unusual promise.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
M. F. H. DeHaas
Oldest Mason in the Land at Death's Door
John Kelley Sargent of Amesbury near Merrimac, age about 95, lies at death with his wife dead today. A Mason since 1826, he has 71 years in the Craft and was a friend of poet Whittier in boyhood. A daughter suffers pneumonia as the elder faces a final illness.
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Amesbury
Mass
John Kelley Sargent
United States
Merrimac
Warren Lodge of
Whittier
Cretans Refuse Peace Amid Arms and Money Smuggling
A Canea letter reports Cretans do not want peace, aided by Greek arms and funds. An insider says Odessa activities pose no danger, only precautionary troop massing tied to England's demonstrations. de Novoe Vremya praises M. Hano taux's speech for calming French nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Canea
M. Hanotaux
Four Hundred Thousand Dollars In Double Eagles Arrive
Four hundred five thousand dollars in double eagles have arrived at the registry department of the general post office direct from California after a prior shipment of one hundred thirty thousand dollars. The total sum was packed in canvas rolls of six hundred double eagles each.
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New York
Registry Department of the General Post Office
California
Spencer Ervin Dies at Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Spencer Ervin a prominent Philadelphia Stock Exchange member died of pneumonia in Philadelphia on February 11. He was a broker for A. A. McLeod the ex president of Philadelphia and Reading Railway during McLeod's bid to control New York & New England and Boston & Maine railroads.
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Philadelphia
Spencer Ervin
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Ervin
A. A. McLeod
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
McLeod
New York & New England
Natick Man Vanishes After Visit to Wil son House
Edward A. Adams, 5 ft 8 in, 148 pounds with hazel eyes and dark hair, disappeared after Sunday visit to Wilson House and Monday trip to Johnson's factory. Police seek him. family suspects a two year old head injury. He wore slate trousers coat vest an outing shirt and a gray ulster with a back strap.
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Natick
Edward A. Adams
Wilson House
Johnson's
F. E. Marsh
Adams
Louis E. Shoninger Dies at 35 in New York Home
Louis E. Shoninger a former Boston resident died at Lakewood after months of illness. Son of Joseph and Isetta Shoninger he was born in Boston and educated at English High School. He worked with Shoninger Bros. in New York. He was 35. Funeral from 49 East Ninety-second Street New York at 1 PM today.
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Louis E. Shoninger
Boston
Lakewood
Joseph and
Isetta Shoninger
Shoninger Bros
New York
East Ninety-second Street
Salem Encampment Honors Grand Patriarch Pousland
The Encampment Odd Fellows of Salem and vicinity held a reception for Grand Patriarch William P. Pousland. Attending were members from Lynn Beverly Peabody Marblehead Somerville Boston and other areas, including the full board of grand officers.
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Salem
Odd Fellows of
William P. Pousland
Lynn
Beverly
Peabody
Marblehead
Somerville
Boston
Grard
Meeting Starts Plan for Young Men's Christian Association
NEW Y. M. C. ASSOCIATION MANCHESTER Feb 11 A meeting tonight to form a young men's Christian association was addressed by State Secretary Armstrong and R A Edwards of Everett. It drew a large audience with much interest. Committees were appointed to canvass secure pledges and report at a subsequent meeting.
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Manchester
Young Men’s Christian Association
Armstrong
R. A. Edwards
Everett
Sixth Annual Ball of Newfound landers’ Association at Odd Fellows Hall
The sixth annual ball of the Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association will be held at Odd Fellows Hall this evening. The grand march starts at 9 o’clock, promptly, and a large attendance is anticipated. Music will be provided by the National Orchestra.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
National
Bargains at Jordan Marsh Co. Big Store
Bargains offered on carpets rugs mats linoleum oilcloths straw matting and furniture at Jordan Marsh Co. today or tomorrow. The advertisement promises the choicest lines at giveaway prices and urges shoppers to visit the store for special savings.
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Local Endorsement
A Boston area representative reports Mr. F. E. Hannawell of Malden benefited from Doan's Kidney Pills. He lay ill with back pain from a cold strain, unable to stoop or lift. He recovered enough to work again and recommends the remedy. Pills cost 50 cents, available from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Boston
F. E. Hannawell
Warren Street
Malden
Doan
Linden Avenue
Mr. Hannawell
Foster- Milburn Co
U. S
Buffalo
N. Y
Hotel raid uncovers poker game in Room 209
Police swept into the Quincy House to arrest sixteen men found gambling with rubber chips on improvised extension tables. Manager York claimed no knowledge of the game, while Captain Brown warned that allowing poker violates hotel licensing terms. The suspects, list including Powers, Smith, Berry and others, await Municipal Court arraignment for being present where gaming implements were found.
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Captain Brown
Keen and
Lee
Brown
Board of Police
York
Station 2
Frank Powers
Reading
Albert Smith
Salem
Frank Berry
Quincy House
Harry Smith
Waltham
Joseph French
Bridgewater
William C. Stone
Revere
Charles Russell
Wenham
Henry Wilson
Hingham
Frank Sherman
Broadway
Edward Gray
West Somerville
John Hawkins
Malden
Frank Seymour
Melrose
Arthur P. Lovejoy
Cabot Street
John Kennedy
Quincy
George Crowley
Old Soldiers and Fortifications Bills Pass in Senate and House
The Senate passed the MHouse joint resolution to appoint General J. M. Brown of Maine to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. It also approved a pension bill raising retired pay to 75 percent after 30 years, and passed the diplomatic and consular appropriations with amendments. A uniform $6000 salary for district judges was proposed. The immigration conference vote was scheduled for Wednesday. The House then reported the fortification appropriations bill, which passed with no amendments, and discussed the post office appropriations with no action, totaling $95,611,714, up $3,010,150 from last year.
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Washington
Mhouse
J. M. Brown
Maine
National Home For
Senate
Army
Navy
House
Hoar
Rep
Mass
United States Court
Lodge
Policy Raid Narrows Suspects In City
Liquor squad arrested Harry Wilson 33 and Frank White 30 plus Charles Harris 33 on Phillips street for setting up a policy lottery. Henry Peterson 87 was seized on Hanover near Court for a like charge. Joy Street officers raided a policy shop at 24 Portland street and arrested William Benson 35 and Sherman Bird 28 for presence where gambling materials were found.
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Harry Wilson
West Cedar Street
Frank White
Anderson Street
Charles Harris
Shawmut Avenue
Phillips Street
Henry Peterson
Cambridge Street
Hanover Street
Court Street
Joy Street
Portland Street
William Benson
Chelsea
Sherman Bird
G A R Officers Dinner Highlights Westward Tales
The Past National Officers Association of Massachusetts G A R held its annual Savoy dinner with Commander in Chief Clarkson and Captain Jack Crawford among the guests. Crawford shared stories and poems while Charles Clark Adams was elected president for the coming year along with Goodale, Gage and Lewis in officer roles.
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National Officers’ Association
G. A. R. Department
Massachusetts
Savoy
United States
T. S. Clarkson
Mark R. Taylor
Jack Crawford
Albert Clarke
E. H. Demon
Haverhill
Boston
Middlesex Club
Medford
West
Jim Towner
Crawford
Clarke
Home Market Club
Rudyard Kipling
Balaklava
Taylor
Blackmer
Captain Jack
Clark
Custom House
E. H. Damon
Jack
Clarkson
Walker
Charles Clark Adams
George L. Goodale
W. L. Gage
Frank A. Lewis
Levis and Finocchietti Wed in Sacred Heart Church
Albert James Warren Levis and Rosabelle Marie Finocchietti, popular North End youths, wed at Sacred Heart Church North Square yesterday morning. A reception followed at Dr Scotti’s residence 369 Hanover Street. Levis, a young physician and noted amateur fencer, will reside at 74 Warren Street Charlestown after March 1.
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Albert James Warren Levis
Rosabelle Marie Finocchietti
North End
Sacred Heart Church
North Square
Scotti
Hanover Street
Levis
Pini
Warren Street
Charlestown
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Salisbury
Heaven
Wyoming
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Charles S
Artist DE Haas
Hood
Double
ODD Fellows
NEW Y. M. C. Association
Ball
Congress
Ander
A. W. Wheeler & CO
G.A.R. Boys
Past National Officers’ Association
Waterhouse
Orrison
Blackstone Street
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Brook Farm
Greater Boston
Divine
Gupid
Paris Boulevards
Fire Department
Shepherds
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