Society Fights Feathers in Hat Fashion Crackdown
Miss Caroline A. Finneran, a Back Bay milliner, and Miss Mary Murphy, a tailor, were each fined $10 in Municipal Court for selling aigrettes from birds banned by law. The Fish and Game Commission and Audubon Society push a crusade against forbidden feathers, listing terns gulls grebes herons hawks and certain owls as culprits. Finneran said it is nearly impossible to find a model hat without an aigrette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline A. Finneran
Back Bay
Finneran
Caroline
Boylston Street
Nickerson
The
Fish and Game Commission
Audubon Society
Boy Whipped by Grandfather and Keeper Seeks Help in Bedford
Eleven year old George Hawk was found in a Bedford swamp late Monday in a weakened state with severe welts from a whip. Police and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children say he was whipped by Isaac Newton Hartwell and Delia Keane after taking a 5 cent piece. both are jailed on $500 bonds awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hawk
Bedford
Williams
Bedford Police
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Isaac Newton Hartwell
North Road
Delia Keane
Hartwell
George Howe
Bedford Swamp
Hartwell Boy Endures Harsh Whippings Then Hides From School
A quarter century blacksmith’s assistant Hartwell endured severe beatings as a finisher. After a school day the whipping would resume and he concealed the abuse from teachers. At dusk he fled home and spent the night near a swamp, fearing further punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Nolan to Speak on Catholic Charities at St Rose Hall
James J. Nolan of the Knights of Columbus Charity Bureau will address the Knights of St. Rose tomorrow evening at St. Rose Hall. His subject is Catholic Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Nolan
Knights of Columbus Charity Bureau
Knights of St. Rose
St. Rose Hall
Catholic Charities
Railroads in State Hands Advocacy at Boston Dinner
The Hon. W F McLean of Toronto spoke at the Canadian Club of Boston arguing for government ownership of railroads. He warned private ownership corrupts politics, predicting government control will spread to the United States Canada and Britain and denounced railroads as the era’s tyranny and wealth concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Mclean
Toronto
Toronto World
Canadian Club of
Boston
Joy Street
United States
Canada
Great Britain
America
Wall Street
Three Shots Fired in Domestic Attack in Lowell
Thomas Cashman, a mill worker, shot his wife Katherine in a residence on Charles Street and wounded her left arm and shoulder. He then fired at his 14 year old stepdaughter Mamie Halpin, who escaped unharmed, and attempted to shoot himself but only injured his hat brim. He was arrested, declaring, I wish to God I had killed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Thomas Cashman
Katherine
Mamie Halpin
Cashman
Arthur Santry
Charles Street
Hamilton Mills
Mamie
David H. Brown Dies at 71 in Medford Home
David H. Brown of Thomp son Brown & Co book publishers at 75 Summer Street was found dead in his bed yesterday morning by his wife. He was last alive at 5 and discovered at 7 with heart failure suspected. He lived at 10 Allston Street Medford and was 71. A Phillips Andover and Dartmouth graduate, he contributed to Medford civic life and earlier worked with Taggard & Thompson. Survived by widow and three sons Henry T of American Bond Co New York Howard D a Boston broker and Edward B of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Brown
Thompson, Brown & Co
Summer Street
Medford
Brown
Taggard & Thompson
Taggard
Henry T
American Bond Company
New York
Howard D
Boston
Edward B
Cleveland
Father OGrady Appeals for New Irish College
The Rev Father P J OGrady known as the patriot priest of Ballaghadereen has arrived in Boston to recruit aid and funds for a new diocesan college for the Achonry diocese He will stay awhile and Catholic groups plan entertainments to benefit the project with receipts supporting the effort in Ireland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. O'Grady
Ballaghadereen
Boston
Diocese of
Achonry
Old Country
Beppo the prize dog disappears again
Beppo owned by Mrs. LaPart of 28 County Road has gone missing from home for a second time. The small white dog with light brown ears wore a dark blanket with red trim when last seen on Wednesday night. any information leading to Beppo's return is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beppo
Charitable Irish Society Announces Ladies Night Event
For the first time in 171 years the Charitable Irish Society will host a ladies night on Monday evening at the Hotel Brunswick. The fundraiser aims to support the society's charitable efforts with attendees from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitable
Irish Society
Brunswick
Conlin
John J. Keenan
The
Charitable Irish Society
Grand Banquet Opens a Formal Evening of Music and Addresses
The affair will be a grand banquet followed by a program of musical selections and brief informal addresses.
Elsie Janis hosts storm bound dinner in Boston
Elsie Janis and her mother with friends at the Park Theatre avoided a blizzard by dining nearby. Miss Janis, staying at the Lenox Hotel, staged a storm bound dinner party across from the stage door. The toast to good weather was drunk from teacups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Janis
Park Theatre
Hayden
Miss Janis
Lenox Hotel
Boston
Timandra Arrives at Portland After 75 Days at Sea
The British ship Timandra, bound from Buenos Ayres to Boston with wool, reached Portland after heavy gales and five days of failed attempts to reach Boston. It will be towed there. The vessel is owned by N. W. Rice & Co. of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Timandra
Buenos Ayres
Boston
N. W. Rice & Co
Adamowski Trio Concert at Steinert Hall Review
The Adamowski Trio with Mme Szumowska and Timothee Adamowski performed in Steinert Hall offering Mozart and Gretchaninoff works plus a C minor violin piano trio. Critics note fine ensemble work from Joseph Adamowski though the finale appeared perfunctory. The audience greeted the concert warmly and the second show was postponed to March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamowski
Antoinette Szumowska
Timothee Adamowski
Joseph Adamowski
Steinert Hall
Peters
Mozart
Gretchaninoff
Kneisel Quartet
Symphony Orchestra
Mozart Trio
Mme. Szumowski
Grieg
Moscow
Rymski-Korsakoff
Washington tours by Pennsylvania Railroad flyer
Boston departure dates February 28 March 13 2 April 3 24 May 8 nine nights five stops include Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. All expenses paid except supper. Contact George M. Roberts P A N E D Dromfield Street Boston for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Geo. M. Roberts
Dromfield Street
Doyle to be named assistant city clerk after Priest takes office
Wilfred L. Doyle, assistant clerk of committees at City Hall, will be appointed assistant city clerk after John T. Priest becomes city clerk. Doyle, with 15 years in the clerk’s office, earns 2500 annually now and would receive 8800 as assistant city clerk, subject to mayoral confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred L. Doyle
City Hall
John T. Priest
Doyle
Neponset Boy Has Birthday Only Once in 12 Years
A Neponset boy in the city reportedly celebrates a single birthday in a 12 year span, a rare occurrence amid tales of children missing or delayed celebrations. The item notes the unusual absence of annual birthday observances among peers.
Neponset Boy Ready For Second Birthday Feb 29 1908
Charles H Hoar of 53 Chicataw Street Neponset who was born Feb 29 1896 has not had a birthday since 1904 and will celebrate his second birthday next Saturday Feb 29 1908. Friends at school prepare a party for the event.
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Charles H. Hoar
Chicatawbut Street
Neponset
Charlie
Neponsét Lad
Spanish War Veterans Assemble at Faneuil Hall
Spanish War Veterans gathered at Faneuil Hall for the Massachusetts convention with readings of past year reports and nominating speeches. Candidates listed include Charles Be Jeffrey of Lynn and J Gihon of Wakefield for commander and Junior Vice Commander, with multiple nominees for other offices. The commander Edwin G Barrett reported the group in flourishing condition. ladies meet tomorrow at Sherwood Hall 9 Elm Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts
Charles BE. Jeffrey
Lynn
J. Gihon
Wakefield
Richard R. Flynn
Somerville
A. L. Potter
Gardner
J. J. Haynes
Boston
Richard Rowles
Jamaica Plain
Jere Taylor
Everett
J. J. Corliss
Worcester
Edwin G. Barrett
Sherwood Hall
Elm Street
Boston Consuls Hear James B. Thornton On Firearms
Dr James B Thornton a renowned firearms authority spoke to Boston foreign consuls at the Hotel Brunswick. Introduced by consul Benjamin C Clarke he reviewed revolvers from history and displayed pieces from his private collection drawing admiration from the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Thornton
United States
Boston
Brunswick
Thornton
Benjamin C. Clarke
Hayti
Holiday Eve Parties Light Up City With Dances
Citywide celebrations on the eve of Washington's Birthday draw an estimated 20 000 attendees at dances receptions and balls. Symphony Hall hosts Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus with 2000 in attendance as well as a concert and refreshments. Siegel Company's Employees' Mutual Benefit Association ball at Copley Hall proves a social success with floor director Harry Hollander and a large committee. The Catholic Literary Society of Dorchester and Milton holds its annual ladies night in Olivet Hall led by John G Mullen and Miss Louise Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Symphony Hall
Bunker Hill Council
Knights of Columbus
Addis W. Dempsey
Eugene Flanagan
John J. O’callaghan
Jeremiah P. O'Riorden
Edward M. Gallagher
John J. Hurley
Harry L. Moran
Siegel Co
Henry Seigel Company
Harry Hollander
Arthur EB. Kramer
Y. Pierce
G. C. Fass
D. E. Walsh
M. Doherty
F. Carroll
A. S. Aronson
L. Loewenberg
F. Willhauck
B. M. Plummer
G. W. Collingwood
W. F. Mountfort
Catholic Literary Society of
Dorchester
Milton
Olivet Hall
John G. Mullen
Louise Farrell
Joseph Bonner
Ambrose Gallagher
Charles Calhan
George Washington Hired In City Sewer Dept Drama
George Washington, a Civil War veteran and city worker known for stories rather than work, was appointed to the sewer department by Mayor Hibbard after a hearing. He claimed a birthday tie to the father of his country influenced the decision, prompting the mayor to search for the man’s records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Hibbard
Christiernin
Ferry Department
Washington
George
White
Dr McElveen May Leave Hub For Evanston Parish
Dr William T McElveen pastor of Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont and West Brookline streets has received a call to the First Church Evanston The official notice has reached him and he will consider it by April 1 His departure would be a hard blow to his parishioners who value his leadership and friendship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. McElveen
Shawmut
W H La Pointe Dies A Boston Hotel Veteran
William H. La Pointe died at 68 in his Boston home 505 Massachusetts Avenue He was longtime manager of the Revere House and a prominent figure in city hotel circles Born in Kingston Ontario he began as a Massasoit House clerk in Springfield at age 20 later serving as night clerk and chief clerk in Boston before leading Goulds and finally the Revere House He retired a few months earlier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. la Pointe
Revere House
Boston
Massachusetts Avenue
Kingston
Ont
Massasoit House
Springfield
New York
Young's
Gould's Hotel
Hickey Averts Panic At Roxbury Show
Sergeant Slickey of Station 9 is praised for quickly extinguishing a small blaze at the Dudley Street Opera House during a Dudley Club show. A burning carbon from a calcium light fell into seats but was contained, preventing potential tragedy as a crowd packed the venue. The club reports even larger attendance the following night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Slickey
Station 9
Dudley Club
Dudley Street Opera House
Sergeant Hickey
Mayor Hibbard Reviews Parade of Letter Carriers Today
City Hall plans a review in front of City Hall for letter carriers. He will attend Faneuil Hall celebrations by the Spanish War Veterans and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery annual dinner. Also, a pauper institutions meeting will discuss abolishing Charlestown almshouse at $18,000 yearly. inmates may be moved to Long Island institution.
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Hibbard
City Hall
Faneuil Hall
Charlestown Almshouse
Long Island
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Mr. McLean
Father O’grady
NEW Irish College
Litile Beppo
J. B. Thornton
G. Washington
M’elveen
HUB
Shawmut Church
Illinois
W. H. LA Pointe
Hickey Averts
Roxbury
Los Angeles
California
Chicago & North-Western Union Pacific and
Salt Lake
Willard Massey
Washington St
Maes
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