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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1904

Page

4

Requiem Mass debut at St Patrick’s Roxbury

A new Requiem Mass by John P. Hession premiered at St Patrick’s Church Roxbury with Mrs Anna Carney Lewis Miss Helen F Dugan Daniel J Murphy and others. George E Whiting directed the organ and the choir sang with expressive attack. The Mass commemorates Mt Pleasant Council Knights of Columbus with a large congregation including several local clergymen.

St. Patrick's Church Dudley Street Roxbury John P. Hession George E. Whiting Immaculate Conception Church Anna Carney Lewis Helen F. Dugan Daniel J. Murphy Thomas E. Clifford Recordare Mr. Murphy Benedictus Clifford Mt. Pleasant John Colgan Father Cowardin Conlin St. Patrick’s Church St. Patrick's

Hemenway Prize Winners at Old South Church

The Old South Church hosted the Washington oration by Rev. Edward Cummings of Boston as Mrs. Hemenway prize winners for best essays were announced. Eva H. Cummings of Girls' Latin School and Ethel R. Moulton of Dorchester High School won second essay prizes for works on Emerson and public education in early 19th century Massachusetts. Mead announced and praised Washington's memory. Theodore Parker’s leaflet on Washington circulated. The ceremony ended with “America” sung by all.

Old South Church Washington Edward Cummings Boston Latin School Ethel R. Moulton Dorchester High School BE. D. Mead George Washington Theodore Parker America

Scottish Clans Meet and Elect Officers in Washington Street Hall

The Order of Scottish Clans held its annual convention at America Hall Washington street with 100 delegates and many past officers. Grand Chief Walter Balantyne presided as officers were elected for clans including McLeod Hyde Park and Stewart Charlestown with notable member gains in Massachusetts.

The Order of Scottish Clans America Hall Washington Street Walter Balantyne Massachusetts G. C Thomas M. Young Clan McLeod Hyde Park G. S

Memorial Mass for Everett Knights Sees 100 Attendees

In Everett on February 22 over 100 members of the Knights of Columbus and the city council gathered at the Church of the Immaculate Conception for a memorial mass this morning.

Everett Everett Council Knights of Columbus Church of the Immaculate Conception

Sympathy for Russians Debated at AOH Anniversary

From Suffolk and Norfolk counties divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians gathered in Neponset to mark the ninth anniversary and honor Washington. President Henry P. Reddington led the event with a Washington address, a division sextet sang patriotics, and Matthew Cummings spoke on Washington. A resolution expressed sympathy for Russia and protested anti Russian cartoons in the press.

Suffolk Norfolk Order of Hibernians Division Neponset Washington Henry P. Reddington Suffolk County Matthew Cummings George Washington Citi the Ancient Order of Hibernians America Rusae Russia

Altonia Arrives at East Boston After Stormy Atlantic Passage

Steamer Altonia of Cunard with 264 steerage passengers and 254 aboard from the last voyage anchored at East Boston after a gale from Feb 12 lasting 24 hours. Captain Daniel Dow reported low barometer and slow speed, 93 miles for the gale day. Passengers include 108 Russians and 33 Swedes among 16 nationalities. 35 held for examination. Also notes arrivals of sugar steamers Vidar and Sandfield, Venus fleet at Boston, 11 ocean tugs with 4.2 million gallons of oil, and other port movements and records.

Anonia Cunard Line Boston Daniel Dow Queenstown Dow Altonia Russia Reese Michigan Liverpool Edward South Africa Royal Naval Reserve Danie Dow T ‘Wharf Mildred V. Nunan Emelie Enos Frank Monroe Philomena Manter George H. Lubee Teresa and Alice Evelyn H. Smith Seaconnett Vidia M. Brigharm Helen B. Thomas Charles W. Parker Annie Perry Agnes V. Gleason James 8. Steele Mary T. Fallon Tecumseh Mortis H. Perry Mary E. Cooney Galatea Joseph H. Cromwell Yakami Monitor Firt Thomas F. Austin Mattakesett Matchless Metamora Madonna Orinoco Vesta Fort Point Channel Mare Venus Steamship Company James Lockie National Wharf Calcutta Venus Galveston Mars Provan New York Metropolis James Knott Cape Lehigh Hyannis

Aph-Ro-Dox Promoted By King Edward Healers

An advertisement claims Aph-Ro-Dox is the king of tonics used by European physicians and now accepted by American doctors. It asserts cures for insomnia nervousness catarrh and general vitality loss, citing Sir J Lawson Tait and other authorities. A large bottle costs $1.00 with New England headquarters listed.

Europe Pasteur Schenck Fritz von Talheim Virchow J. Lawson Tait London Eng Edward VII Sir J. Lawson Tait M. Calman M. D New England

Missionary Fever Draws Record Attendance in Rainy Meeting

The Young People's Missionary Society held its annual meeting at Par Street with the largest turnout despite rain. Rev Thomas Babson presided and speakers from churches and missions spoke on needs and opportunities for Sunday schools and missionary work. Bishop William Lawrence led evening sessions before a crowd near 700.

Young People’s Missionary Societ Par Street Willis Hotchkiss Student Volunteer Movement Africa Central William Lawrence D. D Massachusetts Li. N. Waterbury A. W. Halsey New York Presbyterian and of Missions Lawrence

Shipping News Miniature Almanac and Arrivals

Sunrises listed, day length given, and multiple steamship arrivals and departures with cargoes. Vague names and misspellings note sugar to American Sugar Refining and various barges and tugs linked to New York Boston and Norfolk routes, with several vessels and captains named in the late February movements.

Igar Meeeneeh Cienfuegos Norfolk American Sugar Refining Company Sandfeld Br Wiliams Matanzas Chattahoochee Barre ‘Gras Wie E Holmes Ork Edgar F Luckenbach Newark Frank Pendleton Carrie Clark Daniel Willard Benjamin New York Passaic Paterson Stroudsburg Dudley Pray Cofftin Beaste Flora Joshua Lovett Baker Grace Marine Prudence Derrickson Rapaphia Beens Gp Thtetae Concord

Payne's nurse charged in Washington theft case

Mrs Agnes French formerly employed as a nurse for Postmaster General Payne in Washington was arrested in Brooklyn on the theft of 100 in cash and about 1700 in jewelry during the Hanna funeral excitement. She admitted guilt saying she needed the money.

New York Agnes French Payne Washington Brooklyn Central Office Arlington Hotel Hanna French

Stomach Shrunk Blood Wine Promotes Digestive Health

A hospital case showed a dyspeptic stomach shrunken to a third of its size with wrinkled walls, while an 82 year old resident of Lawrence, Miss Mattie Phelan, credits Blood Wine for relief from indigestion and chronic fullness after meals. The ad urges readers to request a Blood Wine sample from Worcester and buy at druggists.

Mattie Phelan Jackson Street Lawrence

Hoar and Foraker Clash in Tumultuous Senate Session

In Washington on February 22 the Senate featured a sharp exchange between Hoar and Foraker over the Panama issue. Hoar defended his earlier remarks as seeking information, while Foraker charged misrepresentation. The pair spoke at length in a tense, heated exchange that nearly violated debate rules before ending.

Washington Senate Hoar Isthmian Canal Panama Foraker Ohio Mr. Foraker

Mother's grateful testimonial for Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets

A Jersey City family endorses Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets claiming their child Henry L Stuyvesant Wright ceased bed wetting within a week and improved health. The ad urges readers to seek free advice from the Burlington Vermont Consultation Department and to obtain one bottle, noting potential kidney weaknesses and warnings about Bright's Disease.

Henry L. Stuyvesant Wright Harry Dr. Peiser I

Death of Mrs Bertha Boardman Elton Shocks Philadelphia Music World

Mrs Bertha Boardman Elton, renowned cornetist in the U S musical community, died in Philadelphia Saturday night. Born March 4 1872 in Somerville to Daniel W Boardman and his wife, she was the daughter of the founder of Boardmans Band. Parents reside at 24 Prescott Street Somerville. Burial plans await arrival of the body.

Somerville B. B. Elton Bertha Boardman Elton Philadelphia Mrs. Elton Daniel W. Boardman Boardman Elton Prescott Street Lovejoy Phiadelphia

Puritan Ideals Discussed by Abbott and Local Clergy

The Tremont Temple gathering of the Channing and Congregational clubs featured Dr. Lyman Abbott addressing shared Puritan roots. He praised unity across denominations, urged self government for colonies and peoples, and lauded Secretary Hay while touching on race and colonial questions of the era.

Lyman Abbott Mt Sinai Abbott Philippine South Philippines Hay

Constipation Can Be Cured with Iron-Ox Tablets

Iron-Ox Tablets claim to cure constipation by toning stomach and bowels rather than purgatives. They are described as tonic-laxative, not stimulant, building up the entire system for natural function. The ad cites brain-building elements, warns against alcohol tonics, and notes a 25 cent price for fifty tablets from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co., Detroit Michigan.

Iron-Ox Remedy Co Detroit Mich

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