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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1916

Page

6

Roosevelt hailed as most interesting by Julian Street

Julian Street lauds Theodore Roosevelt as the most interesting American and praises Street's sketch of him as readable and insightful. The piece notes Roosevelt's compelling character and promises further engaging writing on the former president. Julia Street’s portrayal is described as full of pep and revelatory.

Roosevelt Julian Street Theodore Jess Willard Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Street Frank Adams Molly and Small, Maynard & Co

New Year Reflections on Cosmopolitan Magazine and Poetry

A critical survey of Cosmopolitan's January issue lampoons its overlong serials and glamorizes, highlighting the clash of sensational heroines with sober verse. The piece defends poets as aviation of literature while cautions editors about mixing astronomy and entomology in poetry.

Cosmopolitan Owen Johnson Jack London Christy Robert W. Chambers Craig Justus Miles Forman James Montgomery Mr. Chambers Phlipper Mr. Kissmedick Mr. Forman Mr. Johnson Hibbard Journal Atlantic America Ella Wheeler Wilcox Mr. Long Dipper Henry James

Brainerd Farm Life Shapes Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd’s Writing

In Connecticut Valley, Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd finds farm life limits writing time yet inspires Pegeen the heroine. The Lost Prince by Frances Hodgson Burnett ties to a Serbia legend. Prince Lazarevich Hrebeli anovich, living in the U.S., hovers as context for a throne return.

Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd New England Pegeen Paris Frances Hodgson Burnett Serbia New York Lazarevich Hrebelianovich Eleanor Calhoun California Doushan

Confession Trial Details Highlight Peaslee Case In Boston Portland

The defense argues Morrison H. Peaslee was coerced by fear of Massachusetts electrocution into a false confession to killing his father in Henniker. Testimony describes written confession, Portland police handling, and alleged deceit by detectives including Sherman and Marden as they seek to counteract the document’s validity.

Nathaniel E. Martin Peaslee Massachussetts Toyker Henniker Murchie Morrisof Peaslee Sip Father Raymond Varel Morrison Pet Portland Fred N. Marden Concord T. Morrison H. Peaslee N. H Howard W. Peaslee Buxton’s Cole’s Town Water Report Sherman Inspector Quinn Gene Wood Morrisson H. Peaslee John F. Sherman Boston Morrison H. Peaslee McDonald Worcester Massachusetts Marden Sherman Detective Agency Old Orchard Martin Branch Tek Mabel Kilpack Gwen Sears Chelsea Thomas BH. Quinn Tom” Quinn Froim Novelty Company New Hampshire Inspector Hildreth Manchester

Noisy New Year Celebrations Across Boston Hotels

Crowds filled hotels and cafes for New Year 1916 celebrations. The Copley Plaza hosted 2500 diners with four bands and a midnight clock moment, while the Quincy House drew about 2000 guests with continuous cabaret and a 1916 surprise. Other hotels such as Lenox, Westminster, Touraine, Parker House, and Town inns offered dancing, vaudeville, and special menus, with souvenirs and varied entertainments throughout the night.

Copley Plaza Lenox Walsh Father Time Quincy House Westminster Winter Garden Copley Square Touraine Parker House Young's Crawford House Clark’s Healy’s Clarendon Trafalgar Hotel Plaza Hotel Napoli

New Year Celebrations Fill Cambridge With Elks Fete

Cambridge marks the new year with a grand Elks fete in Central square. 600 guests attend a Waldorf dining room style ballroom banquet, fireworks, canaries singing, a Yama Yama ballet, and a midnight Spirit of 1916 tableau. Musket volleys greet the year at the Cambridge Armory as districts toast the occasion.

Cambridge Central Square Cambridge Lodge of Elks Elks Waldorf Astoria Etta Hezlitt Cambridge Armory Eighth Regiment

Exhibition of Folk Dances At Women’s City Club

Mrs. James J. Storrow led a successful folk dance demonstration at the Boston Normal School gymnasium with hundreds of guests. Volunteers were invited to learn the steps aiming to popularize Morris and other dances for social gatherings. Dancers wore blue ankle length skirts and bells. The event concluded with supper at 40 Beacon Street.

Women’s City Club James J. Storrow Boston Normal School Beacon Street

Death notice for John J. Murphy of Boston Aerie 45

Fraternal Order of Eagles Boston Aerie 45 reports the death of brother John J. Murphy. Funeral from 24 Telegraph Street South Boston Sunday at 1 30 p m with services at St Augustine Church at 2 p m. Members urged to attend. Edward M Murphy president William Axr secretary

Allen Winthrop Henry A. Allen Armstrong Dedham James Armstrong St. Raphael Court Dorchester Council Loyal Order of Moose of St. Mary’s Church Atwood Dorchester Richard A. Atwood Howard Aye Bassett Dochester Marie Catherine Wren Robert I. Bassett South Boston Columbia Road St. Margaret’s Church Beli Somerville Charles Andrew Bell Waldo St Troy N. Y Blundell Boston Ella_T Edward Blundell Phelan Jay St Gate of Heaven Halifax Nova Scotia Campbell Jesse Campbell Waterman Chapel Washington St Roxbury Cochran Brighton Rebecca E Nathaniel Cochran John Davis Hichborn St Collier Winchester Addie S. Collier Abram T. Collier Sheffield Read North Station Connors Daniel D Nellie Connors Murphy Melrose St St. James’ Church Cooley Theresa John Bridget Cooley O’donald Margaret Carey Calumet St Mission Church St. Peter’s Crossier Annie Crossier John P. Costello Causeway St St. Joseph’s Chambers St Cunningham Gordon Home Jamaica Plain Sarah KE. Cunningham James Cunningham Pawtucket Moulton St St. Catherine’s Church Donovan Ellen Donovan Donohue Daniel Donovan St. Vincent’s Church Frougillo Boston City Hospital Annie F. Frougillo Sheehan Thomas Sheehan Mary F. Scanlon M. L. Frougillo Massachusetts General Hospital Harriet J. Gilchrist Horace S. Gilchrist Crescent Ave Beachmont Gleason Joanna St. Eulalia’s Church Gregoire Chelsea Rene Henry F Matilda Gregoire Washington Ave Hoppe Barbara Stephen Hoppe Southampton St St. Mary's Polish Church Dorchester Ave Jack Waverley Wilhelmina G William A Elizabeth G Booth Beach St St. Joseph’s Church Belmont Jacques Olney St J. B Blanchard Oakland Ave St. Ann’s Church Leavey Christina Christopher Leavey Eorge Storey Lexington St Sacred Heart Church Montreal St. Leo’s Esmond St John d Elizabeth Murphy Telegraph St St. Augustine’s Norton Egleston Square Maria Michael Norton Beethoven St St. Mary of the Angels O’connor Bernard F. O'Connor Francis J. O'Connor Washington Place St. Francis de Sales O'Donoghue West Somerville Timothy W Daniel E Mary E. O’donoghue Summer St St. John’s Church North Cambridge Pierce Henrietta Pierce Edgar A. Dunn Curtis St Newburyport Sarni Elvira Sarni Pizzani Rocco Sarni Valest Our Lady of Grace Church Sullivan Ellen Belgrade Ave Torella Norwood Anthony I Generoso Delia Torella Leonardi North End Roslindale Maple St St. Leonard's Church Prince St Holy Cross Cemetery Vinal Newton Ida J. Vinal J. Fred Vinal L’uteam St Weare Mary Lorretta Edward and Theresa Weare Woods Mary JL. McDougall M. F Winthrop Centre Elizabeth Y. Woods Oliver St Fraternal Order OF Eagles Boston Aerie John J. Murphy South St. Augustine’s Church Edward M. Murphy William Axr

Elm Hilt Council Rites for Brother Charles J Murphy

The Elm Hilt Council Knights of Columbus requests members to assemble at the Columbus Club Sunday at 7:30 p m for funeral services. The funeral will leave the late residence 11 McLellan Street Dorchester Monday at 8:15 a m. Thomas H Dakhy G K C A Leary Ree.

Young Men’s Catholic Association Charles J. Murphy McLellan St Dorchester St. Leo's Church Esmond St Henry H. O'Connor Joseph H. Farren

In Memoriam May McChesney Husband 1910 Notice

In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away January 1 1910 Mrs May McChesney grants this memorial tribute with enduring affection and remembrance.

May M’chesney

In Memoriam Frank P Joyce and Maurice T Murphy

In loving memory of Maurice T Murphy who died Jan 1 1918. Gone but not forgotten by his loving sisters and brothers. Also in loving memory of Frank P Joyce departed from this life Jan 1. Not forgotten by those who cherished him.

Frank P. Joyce Maurice T. Murphy

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