Maguire Club Housewarming Draws City Political Elite
About 300 guests, including prominent senators, representatives, aldermen, and city officials, attended the Maguire Club of Ward 21 housewarming at 39 St James Street. Notables present included Ex-Senator W T A Fitzgerald, Aldermen Slattery and Quigley, and School Board President J A Brett. A casual gathering featured an Aldermanic meeting on the floor and a 9 oclock collation in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Maguire Club
Ward 21
St. James Street
Harry P. Nawn
Board of Government
Shay
Tom Hurley
John H. Lee
Brighton
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Board of Aldermen
Doyle Alderman Slattery
Aldermanic Cemetery
Committee On Public Improvements
Charles 8. Sullivan
John J. Gartland
Mellen
Charlestown
Hennessy
Kneeland
Slattery
Quigley
Whelton
Frothingham
J. M. Minton
Charles F. Dolan
Music Commission
Dick Foley
John A. Brett
Edward J. Donovan
John A. Coulthurst
James H. McInerney
William F. Cuddy
Henry V. Macksey
William J. Foley
James F. Powers
L. Foster Morse
George Phillips
Peter Costello
James Donovan
William Shields
J. J. Ryan
John L. Kelly
Edward A. McLaughlin
Colonial Ball Draws 1000 Attendees for DAR Fundraiser
Over 1000 attended the Paul Jones Chapter D A R colonial ball at Colonial Hall to raise funds for flags for the Paul Revere schoolhouse and a tablet in memory of the patriot. A 7 to 8 reception preceded dancing until midnight with ushers Miss Bertha Jones, Florence Goodhue of Dorchester, Edith Crane, Edith Hersom and Anna Peavey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colonial Hall
Paul Revere
Bertha Jones
Florence Goodhue
Dorchester
Edith Crane
Edith Hersom
Anna Peavey
Minstrel Show by L Men at Symphony Hall Aired by Boston Elev
An old time minstrel show was held last evening in Symphony Hall under the auspices of the Boston Elevated employees. The program opened with the standard first part minstrel act and featured several local talents in specialty turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony Hall
Boston Elevated
College Military Company Formed in Brookline
Lieutenant Ralph A. Whiting of Brookline leads a new college military company that aims to join the Eighth Infantry. An enrolling surge last evening near completes the quota with Brookline Cadets signing on as a unit and many other Brookline and nearby youths adding their names. Whiting expects the unit to be assigned a company letter once afloat in the Eighth Regiment.
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College” Military, CO
Brookline
Ralph A. Whiting
Eighth Infantry
Whiting
Parsonsfield Club 34th Annual Banquet Held
The Parsonsfield Social Club held its 34th annual banquet at the Revere House with about 100 members present. Officers elected: President Ira H. Bickford. vice presidents Effie Foss DE Dearborn Pillsbury Banks. secretary treasurer George M. Blaze. exec committee Dr A E Merrill Ird H Bickford Mrs Lydia Hansen Mrs I G Quimby. Guests included Rev I G Quimby Dr Holtgen J M Brown Frank L Roberts. Judge O W Doe of Franklin chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere House
Parsonsfield
Ira H. Bickford
Effie Foss
BE. W. Dearborn
Joan Pillsbury
Francis Banks
George M. Blaze
A. E. Merrill
Ird H. Bickford
Liydie Hansen
Powerful U S Fleet Heads for Europe in April
Washington reports six powerful American battleships and four fast cruisers, the strongest fleet yet sent to European waters, will depart late in April for Lisbon, Portugal, under the Stars and Stripes.
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U. S
Europe
Washington
European
Stars and Stripes
Lisbon
Portugal
Willow Club Minstrels At Odd Fellows Hall
A very enjoyable minstrel show by members of the Willow Athletic Club was staged at Odd Fellows Hall in North Cambridge. A large crowd attended including ex Mayor McNamee and several former Aldermen. End men were Dad Halliday Jock Foy Bert Morandus and Mat Sullivan. Interlocutor was G T Whalen. Ernest J Bergam was highlighted in song. After the show a dance continued until 2 o'clock.
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Willow Athletic Club
Odd Fellows
North
Cambridge
McNamee
Dad Halliday
Jock Foy
Bert Morandus
Mat Sullivan
G. T. Whalen
Ernest J. Bergam
Brewster Club Banquet Held at Nottingham
The Boston Brewster Club met last night at the Nottingham where a banquet was served. Martin F. Goodwin presided and the officers elected were Herbert A. Millen president, Mrs Frederick Meades vice president, Miss Florence Grown secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Brewster Club
Nottingham
Martin F. Goodwin
Herbert A. Millen
Frederick Meades
Florence Grown
Eighth Annual Hatters Ball Draws 900 at Odd Fellows Hall
More than 900 persons attended the eighth annual ball of the United Hatters Association of North America at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont and Berkeley streets last night. The grand march was led by William Wixted with Miss Phoebe McDonald, followed by T. J. Curtin with Miss Mamie Dwyer and Andrew Wixted with Miss Annie Deacon. The floor during the evening was under the direction of William Wixted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Hatters’ ‘Association of North America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tremont and
Berkeley Streets
William Wixted
Phoebe McDonald
T. J. Curtin
Mamie Dwyer
Andrew Wixted
Annie Deacon
Russia Protest Note Accuses Japan of Violating Laws of Nations
Washington February 22 Russia sends a vigorous note to powers accusing Japan of two law violations in the early phase of the war. It claims Japan threatened the neutral port Chemulpo to force Russian ships out and attacked Port Arthur before a formal declaration of war. The note discusses diplomatic responses and potential protests by foreign ministers and commanders at Chemulpo.
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Russia
Japan
Washington
St. Petersburg
Chemulpo
Corea
Port Arthur
Varing
Koriitz
Portae
Tokio
Chemuilpo
Vicksburg
Japanese Minister Reports Russia Unprepared for War Delays
London February 22 Baron Hayashi Japanese minister to Great Britain says Russia is unprepared and Japan may delay offensives in Manchuria for two to three months. He notes limited Russian train movement, frozen Port Arthur approaches, and predicts Admiral Togo will hold the captured Russian squadron at Port Arthur while Vladivostok actions loom. He estimates about 100000 Russian troops in Manchuria.
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London
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Manchuria
Russia
Japan
Port Arthur
Yalu
Hayashi
Togo
Emmons Tells War Career to Ancient Boston Group
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston celebrated Washington's birthday at Faneuil Hall with military and civic dignitaries. Judge Emmons spoke of Civil War service, while officers from Fort Strong and Fort Warren attended. Col Hedges toasted, and a festive banquet with toasts, remarks, and vaudeville followed.
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Artillery Company
Boston
Washington
Faneuil Hall
Regular Army
Army
Judge Emmons
France
George Washington
Edward
Lord Denbigh
London
Japan
Russia
A. L. Rhoades
Clarence N. Jones
Coast Artillery
Fort Strong
Robert M. Thornburgh
Medical Department
Fort Warren
Leonard T. Waldron
Mr. Roblin
Emmons
Joseph J. Feeley
Milton
Stone
Senator Morse
Nantucket
Sidney M. Hedges
Washington Monument
Symphony Hall
Police
Charles R. Lowell
Massachusetts
Mosebey
United States
American
A. M. Ferris
William A. Morse
Hedges
Doyle
Aldermen
James H. Usher
Pants Makers Ready to Quit Over 9 Hour Day Demand
Three hundred fifty pantsmakers of Boston Local 193 of the United Garment Workers demand a nine hour workday without pay cut under 10 hours. They seek specific wage increases across garment operations totaling 33.4 cents per item and warn that failure to sign by tomorrow noon will trigger a strike. All workers are union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United
Garment Workers of America
Claimant to Millions Dead
Mrs Anna Barbara Pinkham, third cousin to the late Gordon McKay, dies at her daughter Mrs Charles Lord's home 4649 Massachusetts Ave. Her heirs will press McKay will contest in court through Edith Lord.
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Anna Barbara Pinkham
Gordon McKay
Charles Lord
Massachusetts Avenue
McKay
Edith
Silver Gift Presented to Ex Alderman Nolan in East Boston
Three hundred guests from Quincy Club Ward 1 East Boston filled Hibernian Hall for a reception and dinner honoring ex Alderman James F Nolan. Toastmaster Patrick Healey announced and presented Nolan with a solid silver service valued at 300 dollars. Speakers included Joseph A Conry W F McClellan Ward 1 Democratic chair John Ll Kelly and P J Kennedy along with Rep Henry L Plummer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Club
Ward 1
Boston
Hibernian Hall
James F. Nolan
Hugh A. McClennon
Patrick Healey
Nolan
Joseph A. Conry
W. F. McClellan
Democratic Committee
John Ll. Kelly
P. J. Kennedy
Henry L. Plummer
J. A. Bulger
John A. Front
Joseph P. Walsh
Daniel McFarland
Patrick I. Norton
Seventh Annual Ball of Boston Conductors Club
More than 600 people attended the seventh annual ball of Boston Division 122 Order of Railroad Conductors at Berkeley Hall Berkeley and Tremont streets. Grand march led by Joseph Moreau with Mrs Moreau followed by Mr and Mrs Frank Skinner Mr and Mrs John J Gully and about 50 other couples. Floor directed by Joseph Moreau assisted by J F O Donnell and J F Monahan.
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Boston Division 122
Order of Railroad Conductors
Berkeley Hall
Berkeley and
Tremont Streets
Joseph Moreau
Brookline Tots Dance at Whitney Hall for Charity
Two hundred Brookline children, ages up to 16, dressed in formal attire, gathered in Whitney Hall for a charity dance hosted by Miss E. J. Corlew. The hall featured a floral bower and laurel festoons with poppies, and a program of round and fancy dances ending with a prize waltz won by Miss Dorothy Blake and Harry Dunbar. Matrons and ushers listed.
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Brookline
Whitney Hall
E. J. Corlew
Dorothy Blake
Harry Dunbar
Albert W. Bliss
Charles Hoyt
H. N. Clarke
George R. Wales
Henry Esterbrook
Earl Bradbury
Richardd Hayes
Phillip Bliss
Clarence Cobb
Ashley Adams
Alexander Henderson
Wilburt Patterson
Harold Tomlin
Lowell McNutt
Benjamin Esterbrook
Chester Bullard
Nelson Smith
Parsonsfield Club Holds Annual Meeting at Revere House
The Parsonsfield Club, a Mairie association, met at the Revere House last evening for its annual meeting and dinner. Judge O T Doe of Franklin presided with Dr Hodge of Franklin and J L Roberts as guests. about 60 members were present.
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Parsonsfield Club
Revere House
Franklin
Dr. Hodge
J. L Roberts
Hague verdict favors blockading powers over Venezuela claims
The arbitration tribunal ruled unanimously that Great Britain Germany and Italy have a 30 percent preference on custom duties at La Guaira and Puerto Cabello. The litigants pay their own costs while tribunal costs are split equally. The United States must implement the decision within three months.
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the Hague
Arbitration Tribunal
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
la Guaira
Puerto Cabello
Litigants
United States
Boston Players Win Checker Tourney
The New England Checker Association meeting in Boston outlined an ambitious plan for a cross ocean team match with England, to be funded by the American committee. The Boston club retained the David Kirkwood trophy after a day of 84 boards and 313 plays, as Haverhill’s H. A. Bickum and Boston’s A. J. Heffner made notable results.
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Sam
New England
Great Britain
United States
Boston
A. J. Kirby
Grafton
William Lewis
Providence
R. I
George H
David Kirkwood
W. G. Hill
Manchester
N. H
Samuel Grover
Cambridge
Messrs
Heffner
Grover
Dearborn
Centurion Club Minstrel Show Delights South Boston Crowd
The Centurion Club minstrel event at Augustine's Hall drew a packed house in South Boston last night with a repeat performance planned for this evening. Ed Howlett organized the show which featured a large cast of performers and strong musical numbers led by W. Garvin and J. Skillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Burke
Flynn
Ordway
Fotch
W. Garvin
F. Walker
Watt
F. Moulton
L. Weave
Willey
West
Coleman
Elliott
Coupal
Dacey
Roosevelts plant trees on Washington's Birthday
President and Mrs. Roosevelt celebrated Washington's Birthday by planting fern leaf beech trees in the White House grounds. The trees, moved from Garfield Park due to excavation for a new railroad terminal, were placed along the semicircular driveway to the east terrace under Colonel Thomas W. Symons, superintendent of public buildings and grounds.
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Roosevelts
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Garfield Park
Executive Avenue
Thomas W. Symons
Boston Bar tenders' Union entertains 1600 at Appleton Street
About 1600 friends and members visited the union headquarters at 9 Appleton street for an all day entertainment and collation from 1 PM to 7 PM. A sword contest between Captain Philip Andrawer and Professor Anton Leonida Ferris highlighted a varied program featuring music, dancing, songs, and exhibitions.
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Boston
Wife of Captain Hunt Buried in Dorchester
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah M. Hunt wife of Captain Charles W. Hunt of Division 11 were held at the family home on Fairview Street Dorchester with Rev J B Wilson of Neponset Baptist Church officiating A large number of friends attended and the interment followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Dorchester
Sarah M. Hunt
Charles W. Hunt
Division 11
Fairview ‘Street
J. B. Wilson
Neponset Baptist Church
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Labor Notes Outline Of 1904 Wage Scale And Union Meetings
The scale committee of Sign Writers Union 391 Boston reports most large and many small employers have signed the 1904 wage scale and working agreement. Engineers unions chair a hearing on state license law amendments at the State House. Carpenters Union 33 votes on affiliating with the National Structural Building Trades Alliance next Monday. Fourteen applicants joined the union at last night’s meeting. An entertainment at Dexter Hall April 11 benefits the sick and disability fund. Steamfitters Union 22 and Helpers Union 26 will relocate to 994 Washington street with fitters meeting Wednesdays and helpers Thursdays.
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Sign Writers’ Union
Boston
State Organization of Engineers’ Unions
Engineers’ Hall
State House
Engineers
Carpenters’ Union 33
National Structural Building Trades Alliance
Dexter Hall
Steamfitters
New Steam Trade
Washington Street
Cooks' Union Smoke Talk Draws Full House at Appleton Hall
The Cooks' Union 328 hosted 600 members and guests for a smoke talk and entertainment at Appleton Hall. Alderman Fred J. Kneeland and National Organizer Fred B. Hobby spoke. Entertainers included Paolo Contestabile as chief, with James O'Connell and J. McCarthy assisting. The union announced its April 5 cooks ball at Odd Fellows' Hall, inviting all proprietors and chefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooks’ Union
Appleton Hall
Fred J. Kneeland
Fred B. Hobby
Cornelius Gallant
Arthur E. Housego
Paolo Contestabile
Jules Fredy
Max Urlass
Edward Curley
Louis Berensdorf
George Fritz
M. Mce Nerney
John Lambert
Paolo Contestable
James O'Connell
J. McCarthy
Odd Fellows’ Hall
O'Brien Stops Mack in Third Round in Philadelphia Bout
Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia defeated Charlie Mack of Milwaukee in the third round of a six round bout. Mack was dropped several times in the second and unable to continue when the third was started. Fred Cooley of Chicago was to have fought O'Brien, but the second fight was canceled due to small attendance.
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Chicago
Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
Charlie Mack
Milwaukee
Mack
O’brien
Fred Cooley
O'Brien
Lakeview Island Club Holds First Concert at Union Hall
The Lakeview Island Club gave its first concert and ball in Union Hall Somerville last evening attended by more than 300 people.
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Lakeview Island Club
Union Hall
Somerville
Colby Alumni Address Calls for Fund Campaign Beyond New England
President Charles Lincoln White of Colby College urged a nationwide campaign to raise funds at the 284th annual Colby Alumni Association reunion and banquet in Hotel Brunswick. He said Colby must approach prominent alumni and gather financial support, along with remarks from other speakers and election of new officers.
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Harvard
Charles Lincoln White
Colby College
Boston Colby Alumni Association
Brunswick
White
Colby
New England
William Mathews
Frank Padelford
Harry O. Koopman
Dudley P. Bailey
William H. Snyder
Gustavus I. Peavey
Jeremiah E. Burke
William C
Cold wave follows thaw in Boston floods and freeze
A February thaw with warm rain swamped Boston causing flooded cellars and basements, gutter floods, and ankle-deep water in the market district. By mid afternoon a sudden cold snap arrived, the temperature falling past freezing near midnight, ending the warm spell.
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Boston
Cellas
West End
South Nd
Market District
Calve Faints During Met Opera Cavalleria Rusticana
French soprano Mme Calve fainted on stage near the end of Cavalleria Rusticana at the Metropolitan Opera House. She was carried off and did not reappear, with understudy taking her role. Dr Holbrook Curtis diagnosed a weakened heart. she had an ulcerated tooth extracted Saturday and had not felt well since.
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New York
Mme
Calve
Metropolitan Opera House
Herr Dippel
Mme. Calve
Holbrook Curtis
Montpelier Seminary Alumni Banquet Honors Officers
Nearly 60 Montpelier Seminary alumni gathered at the Bellevue for their annual banquet and officer elections. Rev. George H. Spencer of East Boston presided as toastmaster. Speakers included E. F. H. Gray Curtis H. Bent Mr Drenan Mr Atkins and Clarence L. Newton. Miss Clyda Kendal and Carolyn Richardson contributed readings and sales. Newly elected officers are President Curtis H. Bent and secretary-treasurer C. Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary
Montpelier
Bellevue
George H. Spencer
East Boston
E. F. H. Gray
Curtis H. Bent
Drenan
Atkins
Clarence L. Newton
Clyda Kendal
Emerson College
Carolyn Richardson
Co. Newton
George Washington Italian Society Ball Brings 250 Couples
The George Washington Italian Society held a ball last night in Turn Hall attended by about 250 couples. The grand march was led by Floor Marshal Joseph Russo with Mrs Russo, followed by Camelo Calire and Miss Meri Bonnanino, Joseph La Barberba and Miss May Bonnannio, and more than 50 other couples.
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George Washington
Turn Hall
Joseph Russo
Russo
Camelo Calire
Meri Bonnanino
Joseph la Barberba
May Bonnannio
Mrs Winsor Gifts to Shawmut Club of Dorchester
Mrs Winsor held an open house at the Shawmut Club in Dorchester yesterday. About 200 friends enjoyed the day and evening in the spacious clubhouse. A feature was a gift of money and cut glass pieces presented by Mrs Winsor, a devoted supporter of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Club
Dorchester
Winsor
Dixon Speaks on Heroes of Faith at Tremont Temple
Rev Dr A C Dixon delivered a sermon at Tremont Temple on Heroes of Faith. He linked the phrase to George Washington s birthday and said Washington embodied Christ like self sacrifice for humanity without reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Tremont Temple
A.C. Dixon
George Washington
Christ
Pythians Hold Ball
The third annual ball of Unity Lodge 44 Knights of Pythias was held last evening in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics' building Huntington avenue with more than 700 people in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Huntington Avenue
Watch and Chain Presented to Spellicy by Spellicy Division
At Union Park Hall South End on Sunday evening the Division 48 Ancient Order of Hibernians presented a gold watch and chain to President Cornelius J Spellicy in appreciation of his work in building up the organization. The gift was presented by W T Brackett of the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Union Park Hall
South End
Cornelius J. Spellicy
Mr. Spellicy
W. T. Brackett
O'Hare Found Dead in Lodging House Bed
Patrick O'Hare a 42 year old man was found dead in bed at Mrs Smiths lodging house on Commercial near Fleet street yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Hare
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Boston Post
L” Men
Willow Club
Brewster Club
United Hatters
Ball
China
Emmonson
England
Hague
Centurion Club
A. Weare
Mills
Marsh
Lyon
Liza Jane
Harry von Tilzer
G. R. Stedman
New York Papers
J. H. Skillings
Boston Bartenders’ Protective Union
Appleton Street
Conlin
House’ Committee
Bartenders’ Union 97
John H.lenihan
Dennis J. Shea
William H. Thorning
Bartholomew A. Donovan
Sam 1Zel Cohen
Hugh McBride
Edward J. Duff
Master Murray
John D. O’brien
Joseph Smith
John D. McRae
George A. Malmberg
Michael Ahern
Thomas Shaughnessy
William Horan
Union
William J. Kirkpatrick
LABOR
Montpelier Seminary
George Washington Italian Society Ball
Mrs. Winsor
Pythians
Watch and Chain
O’hare
Arlington
Union Station
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Wolf’s
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