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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1912

Page

5

Elks Ruler Visits Malden Lodge for Portland Reception

Malden Lodge 965 hosted a reception and dinner at the Malden Auditorium for Portland Lodge 188 and Grand Exalted Ruler John P. Sullivan of New Orleans. About 250 Portland delegates arrived by special train for an evening event with speakers including George S. Harvey and James P. Sullivan, followed by theatre and social sessions until early morning.

Elks Malden Auditorium Malden Lodge Portland Lodge John P. Sullivan New Orleans George D. Campbell Alvan E. Bliss George S. Harvey Irving G. Vernon Portland Lodge Thomas P. Riley Malden Nathan Clifford Maine Senate Frederick James M. Swift Oakley Curtis William R Pattangall Maine William H. McSweeney Salem Joseph E. F. Connelly James R. Nicholson Springfield John F. Fitzgerald Boston James_ P. ‘Sullivan

Herrick for Ambassador Nomination Confirmed by Senate

The Senate confirmed former Ohio Governor Myron T. Herrick as ambassador to France to replace Robert Bacon. Some progressive Senators including Gronna of North Dakota voiced opposition, but no speeches occurred as the nomination was acted upon in executive session.

Washington Myron T. Herricks Ohio United States France Robert Bacon Senate I ‘Gronna North Dakota Herrick Grohna

Bonaparte backs administrative controls on trusts

Former U S Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte urged Boston readers to replace court based trust enforcement with an administrative system similar to navigation obstruction removal. He criticized current methods as too slow costly and uncertain and accused some trusts of deceitful advertising and collusion with editors and politicians.

United States Charles J. Bonaparte Boston City Secretary of War Ming Samuel J. Elder Bonaparte

Weslayan University Meets Endowment Goal Push

William A. Shanklin announced at the 29th New England alumni banquet that $525,000 of the $900,000 endowment drive has been pledged to be matched by Carnegie funds. He urged finishing the fund by June 19. Dr. M. J. Talbot, the lone surviving class member, was honored. Franklin T. Kurt presided as toastmaster. officers and speakers listed.

William A. Shanklin Wesleyan University New England Young's Hotel Andrew Carnegie Shanklin M. J. Talbot Providence Wesleyan Franklin T. Kurt William Shanklin E. A. Wilkie Oscar Kuhns Carnegie Institute Pittsburg William T. Rich Boston H. V. Leonard Michael Talbot F. I. Brown H. S. Harriman C. L. Newton G. C. Douglass Vernon B. Swett F. T. Kurt A. K. Dearborn

Richeson Birthday Unnoticed Behind Bars

Clarence V. T. Richeson spent his 36th birthday in county jail with no messages from family or friends. He passed the day walking in his cell, reading magazines provided by Sheriff Quinn, showing no emotion or meditation. He noted the lack of contact from his father, sister, brothers, or Miss Edmands in recent weeks.

Crippled Children Benefit Fair Opens at Hotel Somerset

A committee of society matrons and debutantes opened the annual fair for the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children at the Hotel Somerset. A display of handiwork and articles for home use drew patrons while a silhouette booth attracted crowds. Luncheon and tea were served.

Industrial School Somerset

Middlesex Pomona Grange Meeting in Woburn Highlights Woman's Suffrage

Middlesex Pomona Grange held a February meeting in Woburn with hosts Woburn Grange. Mrs Susan W FitzGerald of Boston gave the main address on Woman's Suffrage, following an afternoon session and a slipper between sessions.

Woburn Middlesex Pomona Grange Grange Susan W. Fitz- Gerald Boston

Suit Against Wild West Show Opens in Civil Court

Trial started in Superior Civil Court before Judge Dubuque with a jury in the case of John M. Downey a conductor for the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad seeking 2000 dollars from Joseph C and Zak Miller proprietors of Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show for injuries from an alleged assault on June 17 1909.

Superior Civil Court Dubuque John M. Downey New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Joseph C. and Zak Miller Miller Brothers

Riker's Antiseptic Tooth Powder Ad

Dentifrice praised for cleaning without scratching purifying mouth and gums with a clean cooling taste. Dentists and chemists endorse it as a superior powder, priced at 15 cents. Also notes Riker's toothpaste and wash in the same line.

Riker Riker-Jaynes Boston Londres Jaynes Limited

Social Service and Labor Questions at Advent Church

The Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street hosts Rev. J. H. Melish of Brooklyn Sunday to speak on Social Service and Labor Questions. Attendance and finances reported for Second Church Dorchester show 1145 members, $9504.19 in religious benevolence, and Sunday school totals. New choir stalls and organ console at Advent to be consecrated before the 10:30 service.

Church of the Advent Brimmer Street J. H. Melish Brooklyn N. Y Social Service Commission Episcopal Church William D. Brigham Second Church Dorchester

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