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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1904

Page

7

Maggie Hurley Blown 300 Miles Off Course at Sea

The Maggie Hurley schooner from Rockland Maine, carrying fertilizer from Boston to Bucksport, Maine, was driven over 300 miles off course by severe seas. Skipper Huntley brought the vessel under Block Island, aided by the steamer Hector, reaching Vineyyard Haven with minor damage. The Scotia Queen faced ice elsewhere as both ships prepared for further winter weather while delivering cargoes.

Vineyard Haven Boston Bucksport Maggie Hurley Rockland Err Huntley Block Island Hector Nantucket

Contested Burial Rights for O Brien Family Settled

The body of James O'Brien of East Cambridge was awarded to Helen O'Brien after a late night settlement. John A. Hurley represented the wife as counsel. Howard O'Brien, the son, initially refused to relinquish the body after the father’s death on Tuesday. A court showdown was avoided by a satisfactory agreement.

James O’brien East Cambridge John A. Hurley Helen O'Brien Howard O’brien O’brien

Mrs Livermore Talks On War And Patriotism

Mrs Mary A Livermore spoke on Patriotism in Education before the Universalist Sabbath School Union at the Church of the Redeemer Chelsea last night. She warned that the Russia Japan conflict could bring vast changes but affirmed America would not become a monarchy and recalled patriotism sparked by the Civil War era.

Russia Japan America Mary A. Livermore Universalist Sabbath School Union Church of the Redeemer Chelsea Mrs. Livermore Faneuil Hall

Ex Gov John D Long signs petition for Cole pardon

Former governor John D Long confirms he signed the petition sent to Washington seeking a pardon for Charles H Cole, former president of the Globe Bank. Long says he is not actively lobbying and notes Cole’s wife is his neighbor.

Long Cole John D. Long Washington Charles H. Cole Globe Bank

Boston Readers Collect Freaks for Yellow Head Contest

In a feature of the Post readers submit eccentric "freaks" for the Yellow headline contest with a $10 prize for the brightest head on news that never happened. A few specimens are shared from the collection.

Boston the Post

New England Brick Co Fails Receivership Appointment

Alonzo Locke was named receiver by Judge Colt in the United States Circuit Court for the New England Brick Company. The Old Canoly Trust Company of Boston filed a bill of complaint alleging an $80,000 mortgage on the company’s plants in November 1900 and unpaid interest through the first of the month. The firm owns most of its plants in Massachusetts with large facilities in New Hampshire Maine and Vermont.

Alonzo Locke Colt United States New England Brick Company New England I-ck Company Old Canoly Trust Company Boston Trust Company New England Bird Company Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine Vermont

Katelle Bros. Seek Bankruptcy in Court Listing

Charles A Katelle and B M Katelle known as Katelle Bros in the jewelry trade at 95 Court Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S Court yesterday afternoon showing liabilities of 24 737 and no assets.

Charles A. and B. M. Katelle Katelle Bros

Raymond & Whitcomb Announces New California Tours

The Raymond and Whitcomb Company unveils two extensive California tours for March. One departs March 3 via New Orleans, the other March 8 travels the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona. Also offered are independent California travel options and a Florida trip leaving March 1, plus a Atlantic City and Washington tour on March 29. Free illustrated circulars available from 306 Washington Street near the Old South Meeting House.

Raymond & Whitcomb Company California New Orleans Grand Canon Colorado River Arizona Florida Nassau Atlantic City Washington Washington Street Old South Meeting House

Impressions of Saranac Lake Topic Discussed by Society

The Massachusetts Medical Society Middlesex east district met at the American House last evening. Dr. Richard Dutton read a paper titled Impressions of Saranac Lake.

Massachusetts Medical Society Middlesex Richard Dutton Saranac Lake

Cleveland urges Democrats to unite for presidential win

In a Saturday Evening Post article Philadelphia February 17 former President Cleveland calls Democratic rank and file to unite for a win next November. He presses tariff reform economy and cautions on national morality and tradition while urging leadership that embodies Democratic ideals.

Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post Cleveland Democratic Party Isthmian Canal

One Man and Four Hundred Girls in Franklin Square House

The so called bravest man in Boston has moved into Franklin Square House as janitor and watchman. Dr. George L. Perin's institution housed 400 young women who had banned male visitors except in a guarded reception room with seven chaperons. The town buzzed over who the male resident could be and whether leap year allowed a single man among the clearest beauties of New England.

Franklin Square House Boston George L. Perin New England

Mannix Sentenced to Two Years for Worthless Check

William F. Mannix received a two year term in the house of correction after admitting in Superior Criminal Court to passing a worthless check on Governor Bates. He asked to return to New York with his brother for medical treatment, while Judge Aiken noted Mannix's connections and unfortunate surroundings but held him legally responsible for his actions.

William F. Mannix Bates House of Correction Aiken Superior Criminal Court New York

Haggerty Accepts Call at Hope Chapel

William A. Haggerty, Harvard Divinity School student and 1900 Wesleyan College graduate, yesterday accepted the pastorate of Hope Chapel on Shawmut Street, mission linked with Old South Church, to succeed Rev. Henry C. Hannum who moves to a Western church. He has long led the Old South Church young men’s Bible class and is also a Boston University graduate.

William A. Haggerty Harvard Divinity School Hope Chapel Shawmut Street Old South Church Henry C. Hannum Haggerty Wesleyan College Boston University

Inspector Charles Glidden Retired on Half Pay

Police board general orders retire Inspector Charles Glidden after 30 years service at half pay. Patrolman William J. Moore of Division 12 fined five days' pay for loitering in a saloon on his route on January 8.

Police Board Charles Glidden William J. Moore Division 12

Annapolis Examination in South Boston Feb 26-27

Candidates aged 16 to 20 who are bona fide residents of the 10th congressional district will take the Annapolis entrance examination in South Boston List School on Friday and Saturday February 26 and 27. Instructions come from Hon William S McNary.

Annapolis 10Th Congressional District South Boston William 8. McNary

Captain Herrick, Civil War Officer, Dies in City

Captain David W. Herrick, longtime police captain of the city and Civil War veteran, died today. Known for his public service, he led a notable career in law enforcement and military duty. Funeral details were not immediately released.

Captain Herrick Dies After Illness in Brighton Home

The funeral notice notes Captain Herrick of the Boston Police, a popular officer and Civil War cavalry veteran born in 1826 in Columbia, New York. He lived at 68 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, and died after a long illness. He served as a captain in the First Massachusetts Cavalry and was a prominent Boston manufacturer. He was twice married and is survived by his wife, a married son and daughter.

Chestnut Hill Avenue Brighton Herrick Boston Columbia N. Y Captain Herrick First Massachusetts Cavalry

Letter Carriers Seek Free Rides on L Line Union Meeting

The National Association of Letter Carriers held a meeting at the American House with 30 members present. President Jeremiah D. Horn presided as a vote passed requesting Postmaster Hibbard to add a contract proviso allowing uniformed letter carriers to ride free in electric cars on the Elevated road. The treasurer reported a large rise in finances over prior years.

National Association of Letter Carriers Jeremiah D. Horn Hibbard

Murray Arrested for Jamaica Plain Break Involving Jewelry Theft

George Murray of 678 Shawmut Avenue was arrested on a warrant for breaking and entering the home of Edward Dubrulel at 66 School Street Jamaica Plain and stealing jewelry valued at 150 dollars. Part of the property was recovered at Murray's rooms.

Murray Jamaica Plain George Murray Shawmut Avenue Edward Dubrulel School Street

Secretary Elected for Systematic Beneficence in 1901 Port land

The nine member committee of the national Congregational council, meeting in Portland Maine in October 1901, elected Rev Charles A Nar Nor which Lown Conn as secretary of systematic beneficence for Congregational churches in the United States Samuel B Capen Li D Boston chairman. Northrup will promote pledges from churches and individuals ensuring an annual church collection and member gifts to support the American board American Missionary Association Congregational Home Missionary Society and the Church Building Society.

National Congregational Council Portland Samuel B. Capen Li D Boston Charles A. Nar First Congregational Church Norwich American Board American Missionary Association Congregational Home Missionary Society

Melrose Russell Club Dines at Universalist Vestry

The annual banquet of the Russell Club was held in the Universalist Church vestry this evening with 150 covers. Hon. Daniel Russell of Melrose, namesake of the organization, was the special guest of the occasion.

Melrose Russell Club Universalist Church Daniel Russell

Keith's Talent to Act at Harvard Union

Harvard men will be entertained tomorrow evening at the Harvard Union by a portion of the troupe now playing at Keith's. Mr. Paul Keith, a Harvard graduate, will send six attractions from the theatre this week to Cambridge.

Keith Harvard Union Harvard Paul Keith Cambridge

Y M C A Minstrels At Durrell Hall Cambridge

The Young Men’s Christian Association held a minstrel show at Durrell Hall in Cambridge last night. The audience enjoyed seeing local friends perform and greeted familiar hits with loud applause.

Durrell Hall Young Men’s Christian Association Cambridge

Levy reports spring fashion success for Wolf's "My Clothier"

Mr. E. K. Levy, buyer of women's apparel for Wolf's "My Clothier" at Hanover and Portland streets, notes phenomenal success in securing the newest spring styles and numerous novelties in suits not yet shown to the public, currently in New York.

E. K. Levy Wolf's My Clothier Hanover Portland Streets New York

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