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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1909
Page
7
The Rev Elwood Worcester of Boston spoke at Battell Chapel Yale endorsing Christian healing and Emmanuel movement progress He claimed nearly all ailments are curable by it except broken bones and criticized churches for weekday closures.
Dissatisfaction among operators at Main and Fort Hill exchanges led to a committee to file grievances with the company leadership. Some workers claim overtime beyond state limits and several fainted at the switch. no strike action is planned as cooler heads prevail, while the company can replace strikers within minutes and has a training preparatory school plus a long waiting list.
A young man asks how to repair a relationship after his fiancée mocked his finances over theatre seating. The columnist counters that her sentiment was lacking and notes love cannot be priced. if anything, the man should count himself lucky to escape. The piece ends with a wry line valuing her affection at four dollars.
A 40 year old woman seeks counsel about marrying a 21 year old suitor. The columnist cautions that with such an age difference the marriage is likely to be brief and urges finding a partner closer to her own age for lasting happiness. It warns the younger man may act rashly and urges mature companionship.
The Rev. Dr. Richard L. Howell of Washington DC resold one of his three uptown hotels, Bretton Hall, for about $2,000,000 to the Anderson Price Company. The buyers include G Butler Smith Clarence Kk Fuller and J D Price as present lessees. The sale carries two mortgages totaling $1,670,000.
The Central Labor Union mass meeting at Faneuil Hall on March 14 will feature a large chorus of working women organized by the Women's Trade Union League. Miss Josephine Casey directs rehearsals at the South End House, gathering singers from Laundry Workers and Cigar Factory Strippers unions and other female groups.
Rev. John Hopkins Denison preached at Central Church Newbury and Berkeley streets urging abolition of child labor in mills and coal mines. He cited 12 000 North Carolina children at work versus 37 000 in New York and 55 000 in Pennsylvania, urging legislation to free labor from fear hunger and coercion.
Over 100 school children and 800 teachers attended the funeral of James Edward Aborn at the First Methodist Church in Lynn. Each child placed a flower on the platform as the service unfolded under the Rev. J. Franklin Knott. The Weber Male Quartet sang and interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Willemstad Feb 14 The Venezuelan government revokes the decree prohibiting traffic of small vessels between the island of Curacao and Venezuela. Officials say the move ends a restriction affecting maritime trade and local shipping interests.
School Board members question whether the Legislature will pass a bill to let the board meet financial obligations. A deficit of several thousand dollars exists now, risking city schools without legislative rescue. Under the prior board led by James J. Storrow a year ago there was a $1500 surplus, while this year's appropriation shows a deficit.
The annual department convention of the ladies of the G. A. R. will be held at the American House tomorrow and Wednesday, alongside the G. A. R. gathering in Faneuil Hall. The program includes routine business, a 9:30 a.m. opening, a reception, and Wednesday’s officer election and installation with anticipated leadership changes.
Charles R. Saunders cancelled a debate with Rev. Anna Shaw on woman suffrage at Faneuil Hall planned for Feb 22. He cited a State House hearing the next day where he would speak for the Massachusetts Society Opposed to the Further Extension of Suffrage to Women. The challenge came from the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association.
The Rev Michael Coffee of Brookline was guest of honor at Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge reception where he received a purse of gold. He had served 11 years as pastor of Sacred Heart before his recent call to Brookline. Father O'Brien presided and Edward Counihan Jr gave the presentation speech.
New Orleans February 14 President Charles W Eliot of Harvard University will deliver Tulane University Founders Day address on March 6 and receive the degree of Doctor of Laws from Tulane at the ceremony.
Daniel Frohman publicized a separation from Mrs. Frohman Miss Margaret Illington the actress. The couple married in November 1903 and Mrs. Frohman is in California recovering from theatre work related strain. He spoke from his West Seventy ninth Street home detailing the split.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Frohman announce a mutual separation and plan for a California divorce. Mrs Frohman will move to the Pacific coast with her parents and retire from the profession. The amicable agreement notes no scandal and cites health and climate as reasons for the move. The couple has been married nearly six years.
Mrs. Daniel Frohman known as Margaret Illington is said to be in a Oakland sanatorium with her physician. Rumor links her to E J Bowes a San Francisco club man and real estate dealer. Bowes confirms Illington came to file for divorce.
In a Columbia box office scene, Frank Farren complains about patrons seeking tickets after shows sell out. He notes patrons’ schemes to claim hidden seats and pretends for front row access. Telephone calls are even more trying as callers demand holds despite no seats.
Richard M. Bartleman, the American consul at Madrid, left the city for his new post as consul general at Buenos Ayres. A Massachusetts native, he was recently appointed to the Buenos Ayres post.
John Matthews returns to his village to witness the destruction of the Black Forest and the oak of his youth. A hidden letter reveals Mary married his old rival, ending his lifelong myth and rekindling a lost love that was never meant to be.
Chicago residents who owe back taxes faced an aggressive collection in a moving van operation led by County Treasurer John R. Thompson. Deputies and a lawyer accompanied the van marked Cook County Collector of Personal Taxes as $8,000,000 in back taxes prompted immediate payment with more vans planned for next week.
Miss Emily Balch of Wellesley College was elected president of the Women’s Trade Union League at the annual meeting in Phenix Hall yesterday. Mrs. Mary O’Sullivan was named vice-president, Miss Ann Withington was re-elected secretary and treasurer, and Henry Abrahams, president of the Cigar Makers’ Union, spoke on the union label needs. The board of directors remains unchanged.
Mixed kitchen notes from multiple home cooks listing ingredients and steps for apple rolls with vanilla sauce, a cream filled cup cake, beef tomato spaghetti dish, brown bread breakfast pudding, and general baking tips. Recipes include quantities for flour milk eggs sugar vanilla butter and spices with multiple addresses attached to contributors.
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