Governor Guild Hosts 300 Newsboys in Boston Reception
Governor Guild led a 300 strong group of clamoring newsboys from 3 Hanover Street to the State House, where he spoke on George Washington and the nation’s early leaders. He praised Washington’s patience at Valley Forge and noted Adams’ role, urging unity among Americans as the boys toured the State House after the reception.
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Boston
Daniel V. Mulkern
The
Union
Governor Guild
George Washington
Washington
Massachusetts
John Adams
Valley Forge
Guild
Little George
Sammy Channen
Sammy
President Mulkern
Samuel Rubinovitz
Hanover Street
Howard
Somerset
Ashburton Place
State House
Spanish War Vets Elect New Bedford Officers
The Spanish War Veterans elected officers at New Bedford on February 22. Commander-in-chief Frederick A. Walker of Charlestown led the slate. Other posts filled include senior vice-commander Edwin G. Barrett Worcester, junior vice-commander J Leo McDonald Cambridge, paymaster-general George P. Field South Boston, quartermaster-general Richard R Lynn Boston, inspector-general Stephen J Scully Lawrence, judge advocate-general J F F McGrath Fitchburg, surgeon-general James YD Clark Medford, chaplain William I Dusseault Hyde Park. Grand officer of the day John J Clark South Boston, grand officer of the guard Patrick T Barry Brighton, grand officer of the watch Willis Hl Alvin Portsmouth NH, auditing committee T F Sullivan Camp 4, and terms for three, two, and one year: J A Boswell Camp 26, J A Weanneally Camp 29. Officers were installed by Past Commander-in-chief W W Storer.
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New Bedford
Frederick A. Walker
Charlestown
Edwin G. Barrett
Worcester
J. Leo McDonald
Cambridge
George P. Field
South Boston
Richard R.lynn
Boston
Stephen J. Scully. Lawrence
J. FF. McGrath
Fitchburg
James YD. Clark
Medford
William I.’. Dusseault
Hyde Park
John J. Clark
Patrick T. Barry
Brighton
Willis Hl. Alvin
Portsmouth
N.hs
T. F. Sullivan
Camp
J. A. Boswell
J. A. Weanneally
W. W. Storer
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Sick Women
A promotional hospital note asserts many surgeries preventable by warning signs such as abdominal pain back aches and dizziness. It recounts Miss Luella Adams of Seattle who avoided an operation after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice to ill women from Lynn Mass seeking cure for female troubles.
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Luella Adams
Seattle
Wash
Miss Adams
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ancients Entertain in Honor of the Day at Quincy House
Five clergymen from Catholic to Unitarian led the Washington's Birthday feast honoring the Ancients. Captain Morse presided with a bench of lawmakers and judges, praising Washington and Lincoln as Rev Alan Hudson blessed the banquet. Rev Lyons delivered a witty after dinner speech, warning of socialism while Mr Elder reviewed the nation’s legal progress.
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Quincy House
W. A. Morse
Daniel J. Foster
Vermont
RE. A. Horton
Samuel J. Elder
Caleb Chase
S. H. Roblin
Boston
John S. Lyons
Holyoke
Joseph P. Rockwell
Boston University
Alan Hudson
Brockton
John F. Caldwell
John Moir
Charles M. Bruce
Malden
John C. Kennedy
Newton
J. J. McCarthy
Henry Walker
Sydney M. Hedges
J. Stearns Cushing
J. Payson Bradley
E. P. Cram
Allen
Charles Howe
Burke
Lowell
Robert H. Upham
Benjamin Cole, Jr
London Club
Washington
Lincoln
Foster
Congress
Morse
Mr. Lyons
Massachusetts
Elder
Washington Day in Capital Recalls Washingtons Farewell Address
In the Senate today Chaplain Hale invoked Washingtons memory and the farewell address was read. President Roosevelt rode with Secretary Root and Senator Lodge as they discussed the railroad rate issue with Dolliver and Crane nearby. The Interstate Commerce Committee debated the rail rate bill and planned to draft an amendment for judicial review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Secretary Root
Senator Lodge
Dolliver
Iowa
Crane
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Elkins
Aldrich
Kean
Foraker
Interstate Commission
Deaf Benefit at Pilgrim Hall For Home Aid
An unusually large gathering of deaf people filled Pilgrim Hall last night for a benefit entertainment supporting the New England Home for Deaf Mutes Aged Blind and Infirm. G A Holmes was floor manager with W J Rudolph treasurer and A A Sinn clair J O Neil J D Nichols and H T Gleason as aids. Mrs W J Rudolph Mrs William Barnard and Miss Alice Barnard served at the refreshment tables.
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Pilgrim Hall
New England
G. A. Holmes
W. J. Rudolph
J. O'Neil
A. A. Sinclair
J. D. Nichols
H.T. Gleason
William Barnard
Alice Barnard
70 year old Ohio man commits suicide on Washington’s Birthday
Oscar Bell, 70, formerly Fremont post master, lived at 26 Lawrence Street South End. He took morphine during holiday glow over a failed New England business venture. A lodger found him in a stupor, Dr Willes ordered removal to City Hospital, where he died. Remains to be sent to Fremont.
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Washington
New England
Ohio
Oscar Bell
Lawrence Street
South End
Fremont, O
Willes
Mr. Bell
City Hospital
Fremont
Washington Birthday Observed by Mercantile Library Members
Members of the Mercantile Library Association gathered at 674 Tremont Street to mark Washington's Birthday at noon. Colonel Edward Anderson of Quincy and Rev. A. Conrad spoke on Washington and unselfish service, praising Washington alongside Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman.
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Mercantile Library Association
Washington
Tremont Street
Edward Anderson
Quincy
A. Conrad
D. D
Park Street Church
Colonel Anderson
Lincoln
Grant
Sherman
Dr. Conrad
Boston Sunday Post Picture Promises Gibson's Best Work Ready for Framing
The next Sunday issue will feature Mr. Gibson's exceptionally praised photo titled “Girls.” Printed on fine art buff paper, the 10 by 15 inch image is ready for framing and has achieved a rapid, strong reception.
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Mr. Gibson
Gibson
Boston Sunday Post
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Mercantile Library
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