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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1907

Page

7

Dedicatory Exercises Held For New St Luke Church Chelsea

The St Luke's parish church on Washington Avenue Chelsea held dedicatory exercises yesterday forenoon with a large gathering. Bishop Lawrence confirmed the faithful and Canon Henry B. Bryan delivered a sermon on Christ and His Church. Numerous visiting Episcopal clergy attended, led by Rev. C. H. Hutchinson of Philadelphia and others from various locales.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Washington Avenue Chelsea Lawrence Henry B. Bryan Garden City Cathedral Long Island N. Y M. F. Cheney Canon Bryan Christ Luke

Wells Says Mullen Stays Amid Rumor Shocks City

Fire Commissioner Wells denied a rumor that Chief Mullen would be replaced by Deputy Chief Grady. He promised a detailed story tomorrow. Mayor Fitzgerald said he knew nothing of any plan and stressed the rumor was news to him. Chief Mullen marked one year as chief today.

Wells Mullen Fire Department Grady Fitzgerald

Third Annual Ball of Milford Suburban Club

Milford Feb 22 A brilliant social event at the town hall marked the Suburban Club third annual invitation ball. The hall glowed with plants and cut flowers as ushers led guests. Elmer E. Thomas Harry D. Whitney Co E Whitney John E Coffey J G Dillingham E Stanley Wiers R C Kenny Theodore Sheldon and Arthur Roper assisted on the floor.

Miliford Elmer E. Thomas Harry D. Whitney Co. E. Whitney John E. Coffey J. G. Dillingham E. Stanley Wiers R. C. Kenney Theodore Sheldon Arthur Roper

Gems From Longfellow On His Birth Centenary

The 100th anniversary of Henry W. Longfellow's birth will be celebrated on the 27th. The English speaking world will honor his memory and reread his famed poetry. The Post will publish daily gems from his works leading up to the anniversary.

Henry W. Longfellow America Post Longfellow

Nightfall Plea For Humble Poetry By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The speaker asks to be read a simple heartfelt poem to soothe a restless mood. He favors a humbler poet whose work springs from honest labor and wonder, seeking quiet music to end the day and lift the night’s shadows. Longfellow is named as author.

Archbishop Riordan Denounces Roosevelts Japs Policy

In Pasadena and Los Angeles Archbishop Patrick W. Riordan denounces President Roosevelts stance on Japanese in public schools. He argues California should not fund or admit Japanese children and warns state prerogatives are slipping away. He calls Roosevelts policy a serious mistake and says the state must guard its rights.

Los Angeles Cal Patrick W. Riordan Pasadena Washington Roosevelt San Francisco California

Houdini Collie Escapes From Stoneham Dog Cages

In Stoneham on February 22 Houdini a meek looking Scotch collie escaped from a steel cage at the police station after dog catchers seized twelve canines. The animal walked away unharmed while eight other dogs were returned to owners and one bad record dog was shot.

Stoneham Houdini Main Street Board of Selectmen Effie Cherry Broadway St. Bernard Maple Street

Double Celebration by John Adams Chapter DAR at Copley Square

The John Adams Chapter DAR marked its anniversary with a double celebration at the Copley Square Hotel. A musical and literary program featured Estelle Merrill on Present Day Patriotism, readings by Whiton-Stone and Fair, and a Bartlett duet plus Mrs Bartlett’s Recessional.

John Adams Copley Square Hotel Bartlett Estelle Merrill Whiton-Stone Mr. Fair

City Treasurers Dine on Washington Birthday Dinner

Twenty six city treasurers and collectors of the Commonwealth attended a Washington's Birthday dinner at Young's Hotel. Cambridge treasurer William W. Dallinger presided with Springfield vice president FE Tifft and Chelsea secretary Thomas B. Frost among the attendees.

the Commonwealth Washington Young's Hotel William W. Dallinger Cambridge FE. T. Tiftt Springfield Thomas B. Frost Chelsea

Eulogies for Rev Mary Baker Eddy Mark Washington Birthday

Captain William A. Morse of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company delivers a tribute to Rev Mary Baker Eddy before 250 members at Quincy House. The speech praises Eddy at age 86 directing Christian Science with thousands of followers worldwide and 60 000 adherents in New England.

Mary Baker Eddy William A. Morse Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Christian Science Church Quincy House Washington Alexander Napoleon Italy Gladstone Great Britain Eddy Europe Asia New England Captain Morse John N. Bates Samuel J. Elder State House George H. Innis Benjamin Cole, Jr Sidney O. Bigney Sidney M. Hedges C. S. Meredith Felix W. McGettrick Suffolk County Mr. McGettrick

Requiems Fill Many Churches Across Boston Area

Yesterday multiple organizations held memorial services across Boston parishes. Masses and requiems were conducted at St Augustine's South Boston St Valen­tine's Chapel Immaculate Conception East Boston Jamaica Plain St Thomas' Jamaica Plain Assumption East Boston St Alphonsus Mission St Peter's Meeting House Hill St Vincent's South Boston with numerous clergy and Knights of Columbus members in attendance.

St. Augustine's Lyceum St. Augustine’s Church South Boston Mgr Denis O'Callaghan P. R D. D Columbus Court Assumption Church East Boston Fitton Council John F. Kelly Michael Buckley Deaccon John B. Condon James V. Fitzgerald Garret J. Barry Foxboro Peter J. Carr Mission Church St. Alphonsus’ Association Mt. Vernon Dorchester Mt. Bowdoin K. of C St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Knights of Columbus St. Vincent's Church South Boston William H. Grant Francis G. Russell John J. Harkins James Foley

Prisoners Enjoy Washington Pie At Charlestown Prison

Prisoners at the State prison in Charlestown received a thick Washington pie after a roast pork dinner. A half hour of yard freedom followed holiday exercises in the chapel. Father Augustine D. Malley spoke on George Washington, then the Roxbury Dramatic Club presented entertainment with performers including Alice Sheehan Helen Sheehan Minnie Armstrong Nellie Kehoe Mary Sweeney John Fall Jack Myers John Dacey Dr. Gallagher and others.

Charlestown Augustine D. Malley George Washington Roxbury Dramatic Club Alice Sheehan Helen Sheehan Minnie Armstrong Nettie Kane Nellie Kehoe Mary Sweeney John Fall Jack Myers John Dacey Dr. Gallagher Charles Long Ray Sullivan Fred Walsh Charles Halligan James Brennan Hugh Nolan

States Rights Plea Highlighted by Massachusetts S A R

Nearly 500 members of the Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution gathered at Faneuil Hall for Washington tribute and a plea to preserve state rights. John S Wise of New York urged restoring state powers, while speakers including Moses G Parker and Francis H Appleton stressed patriotism and federal relations.

Massachusetts Society, Sons of the American Revolution IFT John 8S. Wise New York Virginia Faneuil Hall Cradle of Liberty Washington Moses G. Parker Massachusetts Society W. K. Wickes Syracuse N. Y Francis H. Appleton National Society John S. Wise Solon W. Stevens Old Middlesex W. L. Hill Portsmouth Bunker Hill Mr. Adams West Point Senate Winslow Warren State House C. F., Reed Charles K. Darling Harris Boatswain W. N. Hill U. S. S. Massachusetts Santiago Estralla W. H. Wickes Sons of the American Revolution America Boston Massachusetts

Brookfield Appendicitis Club Holds Meeting

In Brookfield on February 2 the fifth annual Brookfield Appendicitis Club reunion was held. President Joseph Maxfield opened the session and introduced founder Frank E. Sibley who spoke on Efficacy of Modern Surgery. Members sang, heard lectures, and re elected officers with plans for next year.

Brookfield Joseph Maxfield Frank E. Sibley Lawrence Daley

End of Dedham Textile Strike Nears With Partial Compromise

After nine months Cochrane Manufacturing reaches a partial deal with strikers in Dedham. Former workers will be re employed as openings arise with priority to the most needy. No blacklist planned. Union leadership and strike breakers faced clashes and legal actions, including a $25 fine for organizer James H. Donnelly.

Dedham Cochrane Manufacturing Company J. Eugene Cochrane Strke James H. Donnelly Philadelphia Tapestry Carpet Workers’ Union East Dedham John J. Dugan Donnelly Boyden Square Pietry Senerchia Senerchia John Foley

President Eliot Addresses Montreal Club Luncheon

President Eliot of Harvard spoke to the Canadian Club of Montreal on free government and toleration in religion. He described Harvard’s stance, England’s constitutional monarchy, and America’s evolving system where power is held by one man for a period, still an experiment.

Montreal Eliot Warvard University Canadian Club of McGill University Harvard University Harvard England United States

Boston Playhouses Packed on Washington's Birthday

Theaters across Boston reported full houses as Washington's Birthday drew massive crowds. Colonial Majestic Tremont Park Boston Hollis Street theatres sold out, with standing room only in rear sections and vaudeville houses also crowded for both matinee and evening shows.

Washington Boston Colonial Majestic Tremont Park Hollis Street

Malden W C T U Mourns First President P S J Talbot

Malden reports the death of Mrs. P. S. J. Talbot in East Machias Mo the first president of the local W C T U She led the organization from 1876 to 1901 and was later named honorary president for life Surviving relatives include Mr and Mrs William Hawley Miss Hawley and Mrs Charles H Talbot as well as her husband the Hon P S J Talbot in his 98th year

Malden East Machias P. S. J. Talbot Talbot William H. Hawley Hawley Newhall Street Freeman Hawley Charles H. Talbot

German liner to be named George Washington

The Hamburg American Steam Packet Company will name one of two new liners the George Washington. The ship will be a sister to the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, which registers at 25,500 tons.

Wamburg Hamburg American Steam Packet Company George Washington

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