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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1904

Page

5

Col Adams Neutral In Far Eastern War

The Hon Melvin O Adams rules Middle Brewster with no renomination worries though Cabinet debates neutrality in the Russian Japanese war. Colonel Reynolds opposes neutrality favoring Japan, while a move to arm torpedo boats for a possible attack and a cabinet meeting at Youngs are noted amid broader policy talks. The interior secretary suggests buying a cow and April work at the customs house.

Reynolds Japan Middle Brewster Little Republic Boston Republic Peninsular District Port Arthur Collins Putnam Bradlee City Point Adams Young Island United States Secretary of the Interior Custom House Chickering Melvin O. Adams Republic of Middle Brewster

MacManus to Hibernians at Tre Mont Theatre

The Suffolk county divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted Seumas MacManus for a lecture on Irish Wit and Humor at Tre mont Theatre last evening. Over 1500 attended the concert and lecture with 260 officers on stage, many dignitaries and Lillian Hennesey receiving encores. Proceeds will aid the order’s March 17 parade expenses.

Tremont Theatre Suffolk County Order of Hibernians Seumas MacManus Lillian Hennesey Matthew Cummings Suffolk Order of Hibbernians Donegal

Cockran Sees Cleveland Winning Nomination for Morality

In a St Louis report Congressman Bourke Cockran says New York Democratic leaders will go to St Louis without a candidate yet believe Cleveland's name stands for public morality and his election would rescue the nation from moral bankruptcy. He notes Cleveland as a synonym for integrity and cites strong belief in his potential victory.

Bourke Cockran Cleveland New York St.Louis W. Bourke Cockran

Representative Ham Delivers No-License Address in Revere

Representative Guy A. Ham of Dorchester spoke on no-license at Revere Town Hall before about 600 listeners. Former Representative Arthur B. Curtis presided and the Neal Dow Male Quartet sang temperance songs.

Ham Revere Guy A. Ham Dorchester Revere Town Hall Arthur B. Curtis Neal Dow

Dr Rowley’s sermon defends Negro citizenship rights

The Rev Dr Rowley of Commonwealth Avenue Baptist Church spoke on disfranchisement and the unfitness theme. He urged unity in extending schooling and opportunities, calling Southern hostility un-American and un-Christian while urging fair-minded action against past wrongs.

Rowley Commonwealth Avenue Baptist Church Regio

Negroes as Leaders in South Education and Industry

Butler R. Wilson, Suffolk bar member and Atlanta University graduate, spoke at South Congregational Church about Negro education in the South. He cited a Atlanta woman who sheltered a needy boy, now running a refuge for over 60 children, and argued that while cotton fields employ many, few are owned by Black people, contrasting white and immigrant labor.

South Congressman Hardwick Georgia Boston Butler R. Wilson Suffolk Bar Atlanta (Ga

U. S. Gunners Break 13 Inch Firing Record

Manila February 28 The battleship Wisconsin set a world record with 18 inch guns in semi annual practice. Expert gunners fired nine bullseyes in 10 shots within 10 minutes. The piece praises American marksmanship amid war in the Far East and contrasts with Japanese and Russian rates.

Manila Wisconsin Far East Port Arthur Alexieff

A Railroad Beautiful by Charles Mulford Robinson

A critical look at the Boston and Albany railroad focusing on suburban stations and landscape gardening. Reissued in pamphlet form and available from A. B. Hanson, general passenger agent, Boston.

Charles Mulford Robinson Boston & Albany Railroad A. 8. Hanson Boston

Sunday Racing at Pembroke Draws Wide Attendance

Pembroke hosts a weekend horse trot on Furnace Pond drawing 500 spectators and 300 sleighs from Plymouth county and surrounding towns. Religious services in town draw under 200 worshippers across four churches. The event featured several races over mile courses, including 38 minute, 2:40, 2:30, and free-for-all brackets. notable entrant George M. Bagnall of Carver competed in the 2:40 class.

Pembroke Furnace Pond Standish Monument Plymouth Rock John Alden Elder Brewster Bradford Rockland Hanover Whitman Norwell Marshfield Duxbury Kingston Hanson Plymouth Readville Mystic Plymouth County George M. Bagnall Carver

Local horse races and police tension in Pem broke

E J Peterson of Bryantville won the free for all in two heats with Bryantville News. Carver Belle won two heats. Pem broke, with population under 1200, lacks a police force, while Plymouth and Rockland officers were present. Regular Sunday events drew crowds only after a local paper item, sparking town protest.

Carver Belle E. J. Peterson Bryantville Bryantville News Pembroke Plymouth Rockland William James Baker

Starratti Ill Sharpens Roxbury Concern

Representative Clarence W. Starratt of Ward 21 Roxbury has been seriously ill at his home at 39 Walnut Avenue for three weeks. Friends express anxiety over his condition as the illness becomes a concern for the community and political observers.

Clarence W. Starratt Ward 21 Walnut Avenue Roxbury

Representative Starratt's Injury Tied to Ongoing Ill Health

Colleagues on Beacon Hill report that an injury from a coast ing accident 27 years ago now causes Starratt's declining health. He began having leg pains nearly two months ago, worsened to unbearable levels, and a specialist found a broken bone fragment left in event. An operation two weeks ago followed, but his strength has steadily weakened since.

Beacon Hill Starratt

MR COOK AGAIN CHARGES HERESY IN METHODIST FIGHT

In West Medford Rev George A Cook says Professor Bowne of Boston University is teaching doctrines contrary to Methodist articles and standards He plans to press charges at the New York conference while Bowne dismisses the accusations as ignorant folly and vows debate in April stating times have changed the church constitution is no longer binding as before

Borden P. Bowne George A. Cook Trinity Methodist, Episcopal Church of West Medford Post Profesare Bowne Boston University Theological School Mr. Cook Methodist Episcopal Church Charless. Wind Brooklyn North District New York Bowne God England

Death of Chin Lee in Somerville Laundry

Chin Lee a 40 year old laundryman at 115 Perkins street East Somerville was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Medical Examiner Dr Durell ruled acute pneumonia. A mysterious Chinese letter on the door led police to hold cousin Chink Hook of Oxford street Boston briefly before the examination confirmed the cause.

Chin Lee Perkins Street East Somerville Durell Lee Somerville Chink Hook Oxford Street Boston Chin Hook Keating Heron

Moth Extermination Controversy in Cambridge City

Cambridge Park department faces criticism from wealthy residents over extermination of gypsy moths. City plans to clean every tree and bill private property owners for tree work. mayor says city will cover all trees though owners may be charged, noting notices were issued by police.

Cambridge Park Department Daly

Man Wastes Fortune Ends Life In Chicago

Ross Alvin Perry Colcord 35 years old used up a large inheritance and, destitute, committed suicide in a Chicago home by inhaling gas. He had recently found work as a floor walker in a State Street store and was distressed by social ties to former acquaintances.

Chicago Ross Alvin Perry Colcord Colcord State Street

Seen and Unseen Life Building in Scott's Emulsion

The ad argues Scott's Emulsion does more than flesh growth. It claims the product builds blood cells nerves and life tissues within the body first, with visible flesh appearing later. The unseen effects are presented as more important than the outward changes.

Scott

Forum Debate on Immigrants Sparks Public Discourse

A Shawmut avenue forum hosted a lively debate on Shall Immigration Be Restricted with Prescott F. Hall and Max Mitchell leading contrasting views. Speakers offered satire and arguments on jobs, origins, and the fate of immigrants, suggesting policy ideas from restricting arrivals to relocating newcomers to western farms.

People’s Forum Shawmut Avenue Prescott F. Hall Immigrant Restriction League Max Mitchell Hebrew Federation of Charities Benson Coxey Sweden Jerusalem Charlestown Illsdore Back Bay Greenway Boston Turcott Europe Anton Sarkisan Russia America

Dutch full rigged ship stuck at South Chelsea bridge

The Dutch full rigged ship Hugo Molenaar became wedged for over an hour crossing the South Chelsea drawbridge due to ice on piling. Tugs broke the ice and helped her pass, delaying trolley traffic and cars. She carries about 1,500,000 feet of lumber and is bound for Buenos Ayres.

Hugo Molenaar South Chelsea Buenos Ayres

Royal Blue Florida tour from Boston for $59.50

The Royal Blue line offers a Florida tour from Boston departing March 7 with meals sleeping car and a day stop in Washington included. Round trip Jacksonville to Boston good until May 1 with stop-over privileges. Washington dates listed as March 11 25 April 8 22 and May 6 with total week cost $25.00. Send postal for illustrated booklet. Jos. P. Taggart N E P A 360 Washington street Boston Mass.

Boston Royal Blue Line Florida Washington Jacksonville Jos. P. Taggart Washington Street Mass

East Cambridge Card Contest Adds Local Clubs

East Cambridge forms a card league with St. John's Literary Institute Father Mathews Total Abstinence Society and the ell Club. The program features whist seven up cribbage and forty fives. A long schedule runs into April as top teams vie for the title.

East Cambridge St. John’s Literary Institute Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society Ell

60 Buckets At Hanover Fire Preserve Neighborhood From Fire

Hanover Feb 28 Two score men and 60 buckets kept a potential conflagration in check tonight although a dwelling burned. The home of Edgar Ebert on Washington street Assinnio was destroyed while the barn and several outbuildings were saved. The loss around $2000 with $1500 insured. The fire broke out about 2 o'clock and is believed caused by an overheated furnace. Hanover has no fire department.

Hanover Edgar Ebert Washington Street Assinnio

Every Day Church Hosts Sunday Tea Innovation

At Every Day Church on Shawmut Avenue after a sermon, Rev. George L Perin invited parishioners downstairs for tea and cake in the vestry. Young ladies poured the tea as attendees filed in around 7, turning a Sunday service into a unique social event to promote goodwill.

Shawmut Avenue George JL. Perin

Eight Italians Captured for Gaming on Sunday in Newton

Newtown officers Purcell Davis and Quilty surrounded a Nonantum house this afternoon and seized eight Italians playing cards. They were transported to West Newton and jailed on the charge of gaming on the Lord's day.

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