Parker Hill Volunteers Fight On After Fire destroys House
An incendiary is blamed for burning Parker Hill volunteer firehouse early Friday, leaving old Chemical 3 junked. Firefighters led by J J Cantwell and Bill Morrissey vow to keep fighting fires, form a new outpost, and endure insurance fears and taunts while parade-like spectacle and minstrel entertainments continue.
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Parker Hill
Brookline
Russell
Parker
Bill Morrissey
Chemical 3
Doughnut Centre
Red Dog
Ariz
Heights
Firehouse
Cantwell
Hillside Street
Hill
Morrissey
Yale
Stop Head Cold in Ten Minutes with Catarrhal Powder
Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder claims to stop a head cold in ten minutes and relieve acute and deep seated catarrh after one use. Testimonials from JOHN E. DELL of Paulding Ohio endorse quick relief and lasting benefit with frequent recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
J. Agnew
John E. Dell
Paulding
Insurance Advice Offer From New England Mutual Life
A marketing notice promotes expert life insurance guidance from New England Mutual Life Insurance Company at 87 Milk Street. It highlights advice on various policies and stresses the value of experienced counsel, naming Blood as manager and Curtis as general agent in the local agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Agency
Milk Street
Agen Gites
Bill to Protect the President Passes House
The House approved the fortifications and appropriation bills and debated the Fowler currency bill. A conference committee scheme includes a death penalty for willful or malicious killings of the President, Vice President, or line-of-succession officers, with related punishments for attempted murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whingto
Barthett
United States
Fire destroys three story house in South Boston
A blaze on Highth Street South Boston yesterday damaged a three story wood dwelling owned and occupied by John Fitzpatrick. Loss estimated around $500. Cause unknown as Patrolman P. investigates the scene at 116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highth Street
Boston
Yester
John Fitzpatrick
Buckley Convicted For Election Law Violation In Caucus
In Salem Essex county Superior Court James J. Buckley was found guilty of violating election law by voting at a Republican caucus after signing a Democratic precinct officer oath. Judge Schofield sentenced him to 30 days in the House of Correction. Andrews remains ill and pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Essex County Superior Court
James J. Buckley
Schofield
House of Correction
Buckley
John J. Andrews
Andrews
Republican City Committee of
City Committee
Paul Grey Mystery Deepens in Embezzlement Case
Boston police seek details on Paul Grey's English family name and relatives positions as they report his arrest in Vanceboro Maine for embezzlement after leaving St. John New Brunswick. He killed himself after writing letters and before transfer, leaving a grip valued at 200 in cash, 150 in gold, and jewelry.
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Paul Grey
England
Boston
Vanceboro
St. John
N. B
Watts
North Station
Selectman H. Kellogg
Robinson
Boston Police
United States
Grey
Columbus Avenue
Cedric the White Star Steamer Reaches New York
The Cedric the White Star steamship commanded by Captain H. J. Maddock debuted on a maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York. At 700 feet long and 38 200 tons displacement, it is the era’s largest ocean liner carrying 1742 passengers and 335 crew. Sir Randolph L. Baker, Sir Cadenvish Boyle, Newfoundland governor, James Coe, R N, and Erastus S. Day were among the notable passengers aboard.
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Cedric
New York
White Star Line
H. J. Maddock
Liverpool
Nantucket
Daunt’s Rock
Queenstown
Randolph L. Baker
Cavendish Boyle
Newfoundland
James Coe
R. N
Erastus 8. Day
United States
Branford
Chicago Officials Subpoenaed in Bribery Inquiry
A Chicago grand jury issued subpoenas for Mayor’s son Alderman Carr John A Spoor of Chicago Junction railway and Kent tied to the alderman bribery investigation as of February 20.
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Chicago
Alderman Carr
John A. Spoor
Chicago Junction Railway
Kent
The Ladies of Cranford at Clover Club Hall
The Ladies of Cranford, a sketch of English village life from 60 years ago, was presented by the Clover Club in the hall at 39 North Bennet street last night with a cast including Agnes Corcoran Rose Mellen Grace Gibbons Lizzie Shea Bessie Collins Kitty Mce Laughlin Josie Moran Agnes Thompson Annie Dodd Mary Sullivan Margaret Kay Ruth Stewart Bernard Dodd.
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Cranford
Clover Club
North Bennet Street
Agnes Corcoran
Rose Mellen
Grace Gibbons
Lizzie Shea
Bessie Collins
Kitty MceLaughlin
Josie Moran
Agnes Thompson
Annie Dodd
Mary Sullivan
Margaret Kay
Ruth Stewart
Bernard Dodd
Deafness Cured By Ear Drum Invention Promises Free Book
A Louisville inventor claims Wilson's Common Sense Ear Drum restores hearing without visible devices and works even with damaged ear drums. The 190-page book and testimonials from diverse users across many countries are offered free by Wilson Ear Drum Co. at 724 Todd Building, Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
George H. Wilson
Wilson
United States
Canada
Mexico
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Australia
New Zealand
Tasmania
India
Wilson Ear Drum Co
Todd Building
Swindle Trial Reveals Fake Life Insurance Deaths
In New York on February 20 witnesses testified in a case against six men charged with swindling life insurers by substituting bodies. Undertaker Joseph Trepani was held for grand jury action. Francis Foster admitted taking 100 to 800 dollars for falsely certifying deaths and exchanging bodies, with a total 10 000 dollars in fraud and plans for more insurance on Tromborula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Trepani
Zeller
Francis B. Foster
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Trepani
Foster
Cirino
Oliver Moore
Krotel
Union Central Life Insurance Company of
Cincinnati
Tromborula
Henderson Holds Back Provincetown Monument Bill
Washington reports Speaker Henderson will not bring the Provincetown monument bill to the House this session. Massachusetts leaders press for funds to honor the Pilgrim landing and the signing of the Mayflower Compact with a planned $100,000 project. Massachusetts has $25,000 in hand. private gifts amount to $365,000. federal appropriation requested is $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening Post
Washington
Henderson
Provincetown Monument
Massachusetts
Senate
House
Uncle Sam
Railroad Roundhouse Fire Destroys Engines in Houlton
A blaze at dawn destroyed the Bangor & Aroostook roundhouse in Houlton, costing about 100000 dollars and wiping out ten locomotives. Fire crews fought the flames but could not save the engines.
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Bangor
Bangor & Aroostook
Houlton
Drawtender blamed for Arsenal bridge accident at Watertown
Superintendent Donovan says drawtender George French was at fault for the Arsenal bridge incident between Boston and Watertown. French, who claimed enrollment issues kept him on despite risk, will be dismissed and replaced as passengers on an electric car narrowly escaped. The town and city share the $400 annual salary for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Street Department
Arsenal Bridge
Boston
Watertown
George French
French
Joseph Macaletto
Charles
Hart
Civil Service Office
Asphasia
Rotoli Festival Mass Impresses Symphony Hall Audience
August Rotoli led his Festival Mass with Grace Williams Pauline Woltmann Clarence Shirley and T E Clifford substituting for Stephen Townsend. A 200 voice chorus W J Kugler on organ plus strings supported praise for strong passages in the Benedictus and Agnus Dei while noting some pitch disputes. The performance featured preceding motets by Palestrina and a quartet Jesus Only with Crossing the Bar solo and chorus favorably received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony Hall
Augusto Rotoli
Grace B. Williams
Pauline Woltmann
Clarence
Shirley
T. E. Clifford
Stephen Townsend
W. J. Kugler
Tremont Temple
Williams
Kugler
Palestrina
Jesus
Rotoli
Foreman Maguire’s Horse Creates a Sensation
James Maguire, foreman of the East Boston paving division, was thrown from his sleigh when his horse bolted with an empty wagon. The frightened horse dashed to the ferry and crashed through the gates into the boat, slamming into the men’s cabin door before being restrained.
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James Maguire
East Boston Paving Division
Mrs Roosevelt Donates Cane for Mineola Church Fair
Mrs. Roosevelt wife of the President has given a cane used as a fair prize at a Mineola Long Island church fair. The cane head bears carved likenesses of President Roosevelt and admirals Dewey Schley and Sampson.
Hot mayoral contest in Lewiston caucus
In Lewiston Maine at the Democratic caucus M T OBrien defeated Dr A M Garcelon for the mayoralty nomination by 387 to 303 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
M. T. O’brien
A. M. Garcelon
O’brien
Cold and Grip Cure Advertises Quick Relief and Guarantees
A prominent advertisement warns thousands suffer from colds and grip with promises of rapid relief. It touts a Cold or Grip Cure and claims to speedily break up colds, ease nasal discharge, soothe throat and lungs, and restore strength. The pitch extends to rheumatism, indigestion, and kidney ailments with 57 cures for 57 ailments. Every druggist sells them for about 25 cents a vial.
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Bright
Sunday Faith Services Across City Churches
A long list of Sunday and evening services at Tremont Street Baptist, Tremont Temple, First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue, Dudley Street, Clarendon Street, Old South Congregational, Berkeley Temple, People's Temple, Tremont Street M E, and Mormon Hall. Speakers include A C Dixon John Robertson William Rose James A Hoyer Allen B Cross and J G McQuarrie. themes range from The Ethics of Prayer to Definite Separation and The Military Christian with free seats and various Sunday school and choir activities.
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Tremont Temple Baptist
William Rose
Newport
England
L. H. Rhodes
William Ross
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Washington
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
James A.oyer
Congregational Old South Church
Third Church
Allen B. Cross
Ope Chapel
Shawmut Street
Park Square
H. O. Hannum
Berkeley Temple
William &. Kelsey
F. A. Noble
Handel Hallelujah Chorus to be sung at Tremont Temple
Ruggles Street Baptist Choir of 100 voices led by C. Case will perform the Handel Hallelujah Chorus at Tremont Temple next Monday Feb 23 at 11 am. John Robertson and A. C. Dixon will speak. Seats are free. Other events include public lectures and spiritualist meetings at multiple venues in Boston with free admission and various speakers.
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Handel
Ruggles Street Baptist Choir
C. Case
Tremont Temple
John Robertson
A. C. Dixon
Boston Psychic Conference
Massachusetts Ave
Northampton
Paychic Ee
Thorne
Littlefield
Ackerman Johnson
Hattie
Mason
Randall
Litchman
Verdi
Mons Chaofleurs
Offenbach
Cornet
Mr. Rawson
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Boston
Man
Christian Missionary
Alliancee
Gilbert Hall
Kenyon
Lynn
Mary B. Mullen
Christ
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
J. P. Bland
People’s Forum
Morgan Memorial
Cor. Shawmut Avenue
Corning Street
D. A
Sunday Institute Hospitaller
Unity Hall
Washington Street
Mr. Hathaway
Berkeley Hall
Tremont
Berkeley
William F. Zell
Washington
Meredith
Edith
Julia Davis
Reed
Whittemore
Nettle Merrow
Vening
Hall Sisters
Harmony Hall
Circle
Hughes
Smith
Josephine Webster
Julia HB. Davis
Annie Hanson Kibble
Wells
Alpheus Ricker
Corbee
Cheieston Hall
Huntington Avenue
Wigin
Schubert
Soeaiathy Ch
Asisioci
Hall
Alex. Caird
Thomas Cross
Mary
Epper
Hatfield Pettibone
Huntington Ave
Tel
Essex Hall
Schill Santi
Nak
Yconaleeanie
BF. Cobb
Mire
cKenna
Blua A. Higginson
Dorchest
Ashmont
Milton
Sawyer Avenue
Religious meetings fill Tremont Street churches Sundays
Sunday programs at Red Men's Hall and First Spiritual Temple list sermons and demonstrations by Rev Parris of Barbados Miss Aldrich and Miss Gutierrez with music by Mrs Whitney and others. Washington birthday talk at B Y M C U plus a Boston Young Men's Christian Association program with choir and guest speaker.
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Tremont Street
Parris
Barbados
Mra. Moody
Knowles
M. J
Me J
N. JZ
Aldrich
Tremont de Bes Poitess
Gutierrez
B. Y. M. Christian Union
the Union All
Boylston Street
George Washington
James de Normandie
D. D
Roxbury
Washington
F. P. Whitney
Leah I. Nowell
Lena F. Webber
Boston Young Men’s Christian. Association
St. Mary’s Church
Newton Highlands
Mozar Club
William F. McDowell
New York
University of Denver
Population of Greater New York Rises to 8.78 Million
Health department report released today estimates Greater New York’s population at 8,782,903, an increase of 295,701 since the 1900 U.S. census.
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New York
Health Department
Greater
United States
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Easy Cold Water Wash
A dated ad urges flat dwellers to wash comfortably and thoroughly using Fels-Naptha soap in cold water with minimal mess. It emphasizes convenience for household laundry in small living spaces.
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W. L. Douglas
Victor
Aston
W.l.douglas
Douglas
Heyl
Brockton
Mass
Washington St
Cor
Essex
School St
Court St
Howard St
Summer St
Lincoln
Chapter
J. J. Cantwell
O. P
Lieutenant Curran
Station 10
Flanagan
Flannagan
Orrissey
Cork
Kamchatka
Tose
Curran
Goat Butte Chemical 3
Little Jim
Kenney
Jimmy
SOUTH
Ston Blaze
James Buckley
Ladies OF Cranford
Provincetown
Watertown Bridge
Foreman Maguire
Quaker Bath
Jordan, Marsh & CO
Houghton & Dutton
T. Lewis & CO
Adams Sq
Leach & Greene
Adelman Co
Marin
Water St
Winthrop
Methodist
People’s Temple
Berkeley Street
Charles A. Crane
Christian Endeavor
Adams Chorus
Orient Male
Haydn Ladies
Schnecker
Ontius
Randegere
M. E. Church
Concord Street
C. E. Davis
Epworth League
O’gorman
London
Bowey
J. G. McQuarrie
Deacon Hall
Hallelujah Chorus
Red Men's
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