Phillips Andover Alumni Honor Principal Bancroft Memory
Boston alumni of Phillips Andover Academy held their eighth biennial reunion at the Ven dome and honored the memory of late Dr Bancroft former academy principal. Desmond Fitzgerald presided and praised Bancroft for modernizing the curriculum and guiding the school to prominence.
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William B. Graves
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Andover Academy
Borden Gymnasium
James Harvey Ropes
Andover
Edward Everett Hale
Fortieth Farm Sale on Lord de Freyne Estate
In Roscommon County forty farms on Lord de Freyne's estate were sold by the sheriff as tenants refused to pay rent. The incident is tied to widespread "no rent" distress and a large number of other clearance sales being carried out amid the campaign.
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Dublin
Lord de Freyne
Roscommon
Paris Commune Anniversary Observance Set in City
The first anniversary of the Paris Commune will be celebrated here with an entertainment and lecture on March 18 under the Massachusetts Socialists' Club city committee. John Spargo of New York, a socialist of international repute, will be the orator.
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Massachusetts Socialists’ Club
John Spargo
New York
Provision Dealers' Association Objects to Teams About Market Streets All Day
The third annual meeting of the Provision and Produce Dealers' Association of Massachusetts at 616 Washington street was the largest in its history. C H Porter presided, M P Minard served as secretary, and 340 members were reported with a cash balance of 175.52. The group voted to oppose Bill 906 expanding street teams, noted opposition to trading stamps, and discussed short weights. New officers include M A Hannon as president, A S Price as first vice president, J C Shepard as second vice president, and F M Dutch as third vice president.
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Washington Street
C. H. Porter
Boston
Minard
Dorchester
Wells
David Puffer
John H. Graham
Daniel Sweeney
M. A. Hannen
Roxbury
Rev John D Colbert Named Rector at Wakefield Parish
Archbishop Williams appoints Rev John D Colbert of the Church of the Holy Rosary in South Boston to succeed Rev Jeremiah E Millerick as rector of Wakefield Catholic Parish. Millerick moves to St Joseph's West End. Fr John A Donnelly to follow at Sacred Heart Natick. Colbert, born in Milton Place Fort Hill 185. ordained in 1878 by Cardinal Gibbons.
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John D. Colbert
Church of the Holy Rosary
Boston
Jeremiah E. Millerick
Wakefield
St. Joseph's Church
West End
William Byrne
St. Cecilia
Back Bay
Father Colbert
John A. Donnelly
Betrayal at Boston Boarding House A Note Sparks Affair
A Boston Post report recalls a brisk flirtation between Mrs. Charles Brock and Dr. Wilson Best at the Warren Street boarding house in Noxbury. They were arrested in Washington on adultery charges after a note surfaced. Neighbors describe Mrs. Brock as a capable, amiable woman about 50, with a neat dress and sturdy build.
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Wilson Best
Warren Street
Noxbury
Post
Brock
Dr. Best
Washington
Best
New York
Teamsters' Union Moves Amid Regional Organizing
J. J. Buckley, state organizer, visited New Bedford to organize a Teamsters union. He will proceed to Taunton and Fall River. New Bedford union enrolled 300 members, Taunton union expected to start with 200.
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Teamsters’ Union
New Bedford
Teamsters
Taunton
Fall River
Addicks Presses Ahead in Delaware Senate Fight
Wilmington February 19 Notwithstanding GOP hostility J Edward Addicks readies a more intense campaign for the U S senatorship He has offered common primaries to the regular faction proposes to divide the ticket and warns the party of defeat in every county unless regulars back his legislative nominees and a united ticket
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Wilmington
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J. Edward Addicks
United States
Woman Identifies Man in Court as Deserted Husband
Mrs. Garvie of Brockton traveled to East Cambridge to identify her husband she says was deserted two years ago. She pointed to George W. Feltch of Woburn, the plaintiff in a Superior Court case, claiming to have married him in 1899 and noting he bore an amputated arm, a neck scar, and other marks. Feltch denied ever seeing her, and an examination showed his arm was only amputated below the elbow with no other claimed features. She later admitted she might have mistaken the man and said her husband is a commercial traveler, a soldier, and an arm amputee pensioner.
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Barnard Memorial Festival Postponed to May 381
The Washington's Birthday Barnard Memorial festival is postponed due to Mechanics' Hall usage. This marks the first break in 50 years. A social reunion and party for former and current memorial members will be held at the chapel parlors on Feb 22 at 7 45 PM.
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Court records show multiple sentences and fines in municipal court
Yesterday in municipal court Frank Burns was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction for attempting to take a watch from W F Moore, appealing from the sentence. Peter McCabe faced reformatories for stealing silver spoons. William F Adams held for grand jury for forgery and larceny. Mary Donahue and Josie Grant ordered disposed. Grant sent to Sherborn prison for one year, Donahue fined six dollars. Michael O Donnell fined five dollars for stalling horses. Bridget Barrett placed on probation with instruction to enter House of the Good Shepherd. Elmer York fined fifty dollars after pawning a leased watch. he appealed. Isaac Cohen case collapsed with restitution and court costs.
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Standard Clothing Company
Mary Donahue
Josie Grant
Hanover Street
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Michael O'Donnell
Arenas Ts Row
Bridget Barrett
House of the Good Shepherd
Elmer York
Gilman Street
Somerville
Isaac Cohen
Price of Brooms Rises Four Cents a Dozen
Chicago February 18 The Broom Manufacturers Association raised the price of all brooms by four cents per dozen, effective immediately across the industry. The move affects retailers and consumers nationwide as supply chains adjust to the new pricing.
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Chicago
Marvellous Hair Growth Discovery by Famous Doctor Chemist
A renowned physician chemist at Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati announces a compound that grows hair on a bald head overnight. He offers free trial packages to all who write, prepaid with a 2 cent stamp, claiming dramatic results for all ages and sexes.
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France and Venezuela Agree Resume Ties and Trade Pact
Paris February 19. Foreign Minister Delcasse and Venezuelan plenipotentiary Maurbourguet sign an arrangement to restart diplomatic relations and set a basis for a commercial convention granting most favored nation dealings. Ratification required by May 1. Earlier, relations broke after Venezuela expelled the French minister and Belgian consul general amid claims over revolutionary debts, prompting French duties on Venezuelan coffee and harming exports.
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Byrne Pope Union Seen In Winthrop Ceremony
Frank H. Byrne and Frances Marion Pope were married at the bride's Crest avenue home in Winthrop. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Joseph Carden with Harry A. Torrey as best man, featured a floral bell. The bride wore a navy blue travelling suit and the couple plans a New York honeymoon before settling at 76 Cliff avenue, Winthrop Highlands.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
Frances ‘Marion
Alphonse W. Pope
Crest Avenue
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Joseph Carden
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New York
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Mrs Susan Anthony Sprains Ankle in Hoboken Home
Mrs Susan Anthony, mother of William Anthony who served on the Maine, is 72 and hurt in Hoboken after funds ran out. She slipped and sprained her ankle while seeking work and will be confined to her home for several weeks.
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Salem honors retired city marshal Hart at banquet
About 300 Salem friends gathered at Cadet Hall for a testimonial banquet in honor of Colonel John W. Hart, removed as city marshal by Mayor Hurley. Speakers praised his 25 years of fair, excellent service and long tenure, with no political reference.
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Universalist Church
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Henry W. Mason
New Bedford
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Bancroft elected Military Order of Foreign Wars commander
Major-General William A. Bancroft was yesterday elected commander of the Military Order of Foreign Wars at the Massachusetts commandery annual meeting. Officers named included Vice-commander Mortimer L. Johnson and secretary Allen Arnold with others such as treasurer John Edwards registrar Edward Eldredge and judge advocate Howe. Companions elected to the council included Bancroft Johnson Swinburne Morris Clark Edwards Eldredge Howe Bryant Weeks Frothingham and Hugh Bancroft.
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Military Order of Foreign Wars
Massachusetts Commandery
Bancroft
Mortimer L. Johnson
Allen Arnold
John C. Edwards
Edward H. Eldredge
W. Delancey Howe
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Hugh Bancroft
William J. Swinburne
Charles Morris
Embury P. Clark
Allen Clark
William
St James Church Reunion Sets May 6 at Mechanics Hall
Boston parishioners gathered last night to plan the St James Church reunion. committees reported progress while Mechanics Hall was secured as the May 6 venue to accommodate all attendees. Rev William J McQuaid and chairman Christopher P McCaffrey urged diligent preparation to surpass prior reunions.
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Mechanics
Boston
William J. McQuaid
Christopher P. McCaffrey
Murder Mystery At Cornell Home Stuns Little Compton Ri
The Peleg Cornell murder near his home remains unsolved after more than a week. A town meeting offered a reward for conviction. Coroner Gifford issued over twenty summonses for the inquest. Senator Howard says clues were overlooked by police. Cornell had a prior arson conviction and kept a cider business by selling by the bottle or glass.
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Peleg Cornell
Gifford
George T. Howard
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Portsmouth
Brockton men jailed in separate Suffolk Superior cases
In Plymouth Superior Court Judge Bell sentenced Charles F. Stoddard of Brockton to 12 to 15 years for felonious assault and William W. Hardy of Brockton to 3 to 6 years for breaking and entering. Charles C. Morse of New York was found guilty of assault with intent to kill against Brockton resident Mr. Sullivan. sentence deferred.
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Bell
Charles F. Stoddard
Brockton
William W. Hardy
Charles C. Morse
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Foresters' Anniversary at Commercial Hall in Boston
The Court Star of the East No. 18 Foresters of America marked its 21st anniversary in Commercial Hall on Washington Street. Loston board of deputies visited the court and Past Chief Ranger H. Fal berth spoke. The anniversary committee included T. Charack, M. Norwitz, B. Levin, and I. Kerber.
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T. Charack
M. Norwitz
B. Levin
I. Kerber
Mock Beachmont city government hosts theatre party
Under the mayor of Spotless Town, 32 city officials were entertained at the Castle Square Theatre in Beachmont last evening. The mock city government is centered in Beachmont, where about 40 citizens gather regularly in an organized group.
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Beachmont
Benedict loses furnishings claim to son's widow
In Hempstead US1 on February 19 judge Seabury ruled that Benedict the millionaire banker is not entitled to furnishings kept by his son's widow. The decision grants her entitlement to the furnishings as part of the settlement, marking a setback for Benedict in the ongoing dispute.
Schley’s Niece Expelled From Milwaukee Artists
Miss Jessie Schley, niece of the admiral known for appealing to the Spanish Queen Regent during the Cuban War, was expelled from the Milwaukee Society of Artists where she helped found the group. After her works were omitted from a Chicago Art Institute jury, she accused the jury of unfairness and conspiracy, and the expulsion was approved amid a bitter session. she warned she will pursue the case in court.
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Jessie Schley
Cuba
Milwaukee Society of Artists
Chicago Art Institute
Miss Schley
Big coal pocket for L road at Lincoln's wharf
The Boston Elevated Railroad Company has licensed a new coal pocket at Lincoln's wharf power station to store 8000 tons of coal automatically. The system will unload vessels and feed furnaces without manual labor, replacing the Albany street yards as the main supply source. Contractors claim it will be the most complete and systematic structure of its kind in the country.
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Harbor and Land Commissioners
Lincoln’s Wharf
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