Banquet Honors Ancients With Washington Tributes
About 500 attendees gathered at the American House for an Ancients banquet honoring Washington. Patriotic addresses and tributes followed a morning visit to the State House by Colonel Benton and 600 men in full dress uniforms, with Governor Foss and his wife present. The event closed as the retreat sounded in the banquet hall.
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Washington
Steyday
Company
States
Coloniel
Benton
Foss
State House
Ancients praise Washington and patriots in historic gathering
Speakers including Governor Bates Colonel Benton and Lafayette G Blair lauded Washington and the Ancients society. John R Murphy warned on military power as Germany and France remain armed camps, while J J Feeley read on the Revolution’s Ancients role.
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Benton
John IL. Bates
Arthur McArthur
C. P. Plunkett
Lafayette G. Blair
R. Perry Bush
John R. Murphy
Dickens
J. J. McCarthy
J. J. Feeley
Commonwealth
Plymouth
L. G. Blair
Washington
George Washington
Germany
France
J J. J. Feeley
Veterans of 48d Massachusetts Rally for 37th Reunion
About 150 members of the Veterans of the 48d Massachusetts Regiment Association gathered at the American House for the banquet. President William R. Groce spoke of a last year’s visit to North Carolina battlefields. Officers were elected and a 10th anniversary celebration planned for summer.
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48D
Massachusetts Regiment Association
American House
William R. Groce
North Carolina
Joe Mitchell Cnapple
Stacey B. Southworth
William H. Whitney
Dorchester
Albert G. Webb
Medford
Charles A.S. Troup
Jamaica Plain
Cyrus F. Copeland
Stoughton
Luther W. Dixby
Roxbury
Thomas R. Appleton
Eckmans Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Cure
An advertisement touts Eckmans Alterative as a life saving remedy for consumption and related lung conditions. It claims cures and cites a testimonial from Edna Finzer of Rochester New York, noting weight gain and recovery after a surgery. The copy urges readers to request a booklet and contact Beleman Laboratory for evidence.
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Eckman
Savannah St
Rochester
N. Y
St. Mary's Hospital
Ster
Edna Finzer
Riker-Jaynes
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
Béleman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Penn
Churches of Greater Poston Photo Feature
Photo by Merrill showcases SOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH in SOUTH BOSTON with its pastor THE REV ALEXANDER BLACKBURN D D.
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Greater Poston
Merrill
South Baptist Church
South Boston
Alexander Blackburn
D. D
South Baptist Church History and Merger Milestones
The South Baptist Church in South Boston traces to 1825 when Deacon Jacob Flinn organized prayer meetings. It moved from a former Methodist house in 1830 to a brick church at L and West Broadway with Corner Stone laid 1867 and dedication 1868. In 1899 it merged with Fourth Street Baptist Church to form the South Baptist Society at L and East Fourth streets. Dr. Blackburn has led for the past year.
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South Baptist Church
South Boston
Alexander Blackburn
D.D
Jacob Flinn
Congregational House
First Baptist Church
Charlestown
North End
Granvilles. Abbott
Newton Theological Institution
F Street
West Broadway
Fourth Street Baptist Church
South Baptist Society
East Fourth Streets
Blackburn
Navy League Banquet Urges Strong Navy for World Peace
Washington February 22 The Navy league banquet drew speakers including Secretary George von Sieyer former Speaker Joseph Cannon and W Morgan Shuster. Cannon criticized Democratic caucus navy cuts and derided party delays in presidential politics while praising the need for a robust naval force. He attacked short ballot and initiative referendum principles and warned of unknown future political developments.
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Washington
Navy League
George von Sieyer
Navy Department
Joseph G. Cannon
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
Cannon
Republican Party
Princeton
Washington Birthday Party for Boston Catholic Union Children
Upwards of 700 children were entertained yesterday in the hall of the Catholic Union of Boston. Members arranged a program of juvenile pastimes as part of the annual Washington’s Birthday celebration for the children of members. The event featured a Punch and Judy show, trained dogs, dancing, and badges with George Washington and the cardinal.
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Catholic Union of
Boston
Washington
George Washington
1000 Attend P Dance at Commonwealth Lodge Grand Ball
The 42nd anniversary grand ball of Commonwealth Lodge No 19 Knights of Pythias drew about 1000 attendees at Sym er Hall. Alexander Rose led the grand march with Miss Rose Claff, escorted by Walter Hartstone. Daniel J. Cotter supervised the procession as intricate figures drew applause.
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Commonwealth Lodge No. 19
K. of P
Symer Hall
Alexander Rose
Rose Claff
Walter Hartstone
Daniel J. Cotter
Roberts Suit Is Jury-Trial Scheduled. Damages Sought
The suit of Francis M. Roberts of Malden against Paine Webber Co. awaits jury trial after prior misreports. Roberts claims the firm owes him 23001.81 dollars, with the case not yet assigned for trial and possibly several weeks away.
Bradford Man Rescued at Sea Aboard Washington
William Faraday of Bradford Massachusetts, boatswain's mate, was washed overboard from the U S cruiser Washington near Jupiter Florida while Secretary of State Knox's party was aboard. Marines Private Madsen aboard buoy watch sighted him and tossed a lifebuoy as a lifeboat crew pulled in to recover the exhausted sailor. Faraday was taken aboard after a tense rescue with skilled maneuvering.
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Washington
Jupiter
Fla
Secretary of State
Knox
South America
Clayton
United States Army
William Faraday
Bradford
Mass
Marines Madsen
Faraday
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestive Relief
Advert reads Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve tight stomach pain and indigestion. It claims the product improves appetite, sleep, and mood, and offers a 50 cent price with a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. Ac. Stuart. Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Brandt Case Halted by Governor in Habeas Ruling
Governor Dix orders all proceedings in Folke E. Brandt's case halted while the Court of Appeals considers the legality of a habeas corpus writ. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision that Brandt’s conviction was illegal, affecting executive clemency actions and potential retrial.
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Albany
N. Y
Dix
Folke E. Brandt
Gerard
Court of Appeals
Seymour van Santvoord
Richard L. Hand
Brandt
Supreme Court
Folke Engle Brandt
Commissioner Hand
Governor Cannot Grant Clemency While Indictment Stands
The governor lacks constitutional or legal authority to grant clemency or convene a clemency hearing while Brandt is under indictment awaiting trial. The Supreme Court decision remains binding unless set aside or reversed. The text notes clemency powers cannot be exercised until the convict status changes.
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Supreme Court
Brandt
Hedlund Sets World Mile Record in Boston Club Relay Victory
In Troy New York on February 22 the Boston Athletic Club relay team upset the Irish American A C to win. Oscar Hedlund starred as he won the one mile handicap from scratch, matching the world record 4 19 4 5 held by Truby. Prout and Young challenged late in the relay and Wood of the N A C chased Gissing for second.
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Troy
N. Y
Boston Athletic Club
A. C
State Armory
Prout
Mel Sheppard
Harry Gissing
Wood
Gissing
Oscar Fedlund
Boston
Massachusetts
Truby
Dinan and Cotter Held in Grocery Store Break In
Charles F. Dinan and Michael F. Cotter were arrested by Somerville police for breaking and entering two grocery stores owned by Thomas A. Dewire at 418 Washington Street and stealing about 40 dollars in cigarettes. Dinan, a Dewire driver, and Cotter faced charges after officers recovered some cigarettes at Dinan’s home and about 150 packages at Cotter’s residence.
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Charles F. Dinan
Michael F. Cotter
Damery
Joseph A. Dwyer
Somerville Police Department
Thomas A. Dewire
Washington Street
Dinan
Dewire
Cotter
Missing Man Found Buried in pauper grave
After six months of searching for William Graham 39 of 318 Dudley Street Roxbury his body was found buried as an unknown in Mt Hope Cemetery on Oct 20 1911 and identified by his father and wife after the grave was exhumed by order of Medical Examiner Timothy Leary. The body was found on the steps of 90 Compton Street in the South End and kept in the morgue until interment in the family lot with church rites.
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William Graham
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Timothy Leary
W. G
Graham
Thomas Lynch
Compton Street
South End
Edward Fitzgerald
Dedham Street
Leary
Girl Dies From Drug. 17 Year Old Charged
Frances C. Dutton, 15, of 46 Maverick Street Chelsea died at Frost Hospital after police allege Ernest L. McKinley, 17, also of the same address, gave her the drug. McKinley is to be arraigned in court on the charge of supplying the drug.
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Frances C. Dutton
Maverick Street
Chelsea
Frost Hospital
Ernest L. McKinley
McKinley
Rand Funeral in Wollaston
The funeral of James L. Rand, New England correspondent for the Associated Press, was held at his Wollaston home yesterday afternoon. Private services were conducted by three ministers, including Rev. Joseph Walther and Rev. Alexander Blackburn, with Rev. Dr. D. B. Jutten speaking of their long association. a profusion of flowers showed the high regard of friends and colleagues.
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James L. Rand
New England
Associated Press
Wollaston
Joseph Walther
Wollaston Baptist Church
Rand
Alexander Blackburn
South Baptist Church
South Boston
D. B. Jutten
South Baptist Church of
Mr. Rand
Girl Found Walking Tied to Railroad Home
Grace Laurens, 19, of Haverhill, started from Buffalo to Haverhill and rode freight trains with railroad ties, ending up penniless in Lockport, N Y. Her father located her in Syracuse and sent her home Monday night.
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Haverhill
Grace Laurens
Buffalo
N. Y
Lockport
Syracuse
Memorial Services Held by Cambridge K of C Councils
Memorial services for members of Cambridge and St John’s Councils Knights of Columbus were held yesterday. The Cambridge group met at the Church of the Sacred Heart in East Cambridge and the St John’s group at St. Paul’s Church in Harvard Square Cambridge.
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Cambridge
St. John’s
Church of the Sacred Heart
East Cambridge
St. Paul’s Church
Harvard Square
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