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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1904

Page

7

Hoar Will Filed For Probate In Worcester

Ruth Ann Hoar widow of Senator George F Hoar names him executor and grants him life income from the estate. After her husband dies her daughter Miss Mary Hoar receives life income. Worcester Polytechnic Institute gets 6000, Edward Everett Hale 2000, Zoe Shippen 2000. Upon Miss Mary Hoar's death bequests include Temporary Home and Day Nursery 5000 American Unitarian Association 15000 and Clark University 30000.

Worcester Jan. i Ruth Ann Hoar George F. Hoar Senator Hoar Hoar Mary Hoar Worcester Polychnic Institute Wen Edward Everett Hale Boston Zoe L. Shippen R. R. Shippen Brockton American Unitarian Association Clark University of Worcester

Boston Art Club 69th Annual Exhibition Opens

The Boston Art Club opened its 69th annual exhibition yesterday drawing praise for a strong showing. Notable artists include Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, Gifford Beal, John W. Alexander, and F. Luis Mora among many others. The exhibition runs through January 9 with Daniel J. Strain and Henry H. Gallison serving on committees for exhibition, admissions, and hanging.

Boston Art Club Manu H. H. Gal Les Sprague Pearce Charles Werten Haon H. H. Gallison August Frangen Henry Mosler George Innes, Jr W. Rogers W. Vo Ee Fournier W. H. Drake Willam J. Kaula Edward W. Redfield Alfred

Duffy's Saloon Closes After liquor sale ruling

South Boston liquor dealer James Duffy closed his saloon at West Fourth and B streets by order of police commissioners after being found guilty of selling liquor to intoxicated persons. The action, part of Commissioner Emmons’s drive against local liquor dealers, signals more closures to come among about 50 others.

James Duffy Boston West Fourth B Streets South Duffy Emmons

Union Rescue Feeds 1600 Hungry on Dover Street

The Union Rescue Mission on Dover Street opened its doors yesterday and served hot coffee and sandwiches to all applicants. More than a thousand hungry men were helped, with no one turned away, from morning until late evening. Suppers are served every Wednesday and services are held nightly year round, led by Superintendent P. B. Call and assistants Elias Auger and Walter Smith.

Union Rescue Dover Street P. B. Call Gordon Training School Elias Auger Walter Smith

President Roosevelt Greets 6711 At New Year's Reception

Washington reports the New Year reception ended at 2 1 p m with Mrs Roosevelt and Cabinet ladies in line. The President greeted 6711 callers in about three hours and eleven minutes at a steady pace of 50 per minute, welcoming Sir Henry Irving and inviting him to join the line.

Lee Lee Delicatessen Washington Roosevelt Sir Henry Irving

The Post's Leap Year Birthday Drive

People born on February 29 across New England are sending names and addresses to the Post as a leap year birthday gallery grows. The club of those born on that date aims for large membership. Several individuals are noted with unusual birthdays and plans to celebrate among sparse leap day anniversaries.

New England J. H. Hamilton Richford Bessie E. Townsend Chancery Street New Bedford Luna M. Waterman North Weare N. H Lillian J. Britton Spencer Shepard Medina

Malden Nuptials Tie Brice Thompson to Ed Weathered Durtham

Malden reports Brice Gertrude Alvis Thompson daughter of John Thompson and Mrs. Anna Thompson of 0 Eastern Avenue wed Edwin Durtham Weat of Gomer at noon. Ceremony held for immediate family. Bride wore a white gown and carried white narcissus.

Malden Brice Gertrude Alvis Thompson Anna John Thompson Eastern Avenue Edwin Durtham Weat Gomer

Girl Says Waltham Man Attacked Her

On Beacon Street near Dale Street an 11 year old girl reports a tall heavy set man attacked her with chloroform, attempted to drag her toward woods, dropped a bottle, wore a red flannel mask, and then was knocked to the ground by the girl who fled to her father’s house. The assailant is described as refined and soft spoken.

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New Year Supper by Vesta Tilley for There and Back cast

Vesta Tilley hosted a New Year supper for Charles E Evans and There and Back company at the Columbia Theatre after the Friday show. The menu featured odd foreign dishes including a Welsh rare bit and several courses of game. The after supper program included songs recitations and square dances. Charles Salisbury presented Miss Ney a Clumber spaniel she admired. Melville Stoltz issued a holiday card advancing Miss Tilley’s characters. Mr Means painted an antique Shakespeare canvas portrait and the company contributed a $100 floral piece which Miss Tiley distributed among guests.

Vesta Tilley Charles E. Evans Columbia Theatre Charles Salisbury Columbia Misa Ney Melville Stoltz Miss Tilley Mr. Means Shakepere

Equitable Life Assurance Society Posts Strong Surplus Claim

The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States releases a preliminary statement highlighting a surplus that exceeds all liabilities, signaling strong financial stability. The report targets the public and financial institutions, noting the sizeable surplus as a key indicator of solvency.

Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States

Strongest in the World Yearly Showing for Society

The past year saw assets rise to 80 million dollars and outstanding assurance reach 1.4 billion. Income climbed to 72 million, and new business surpassed any prior year by 40 million. Policyholder payments totaled 82 million as officers and members toast the strong performance.

New Trial On Crocker Will Granted By Judge Lothrop

Judge Lothrop, who presided over the Crocker will case before the Supreme Court, has ordered a new trial. After a nine day hearing and a previous Probate Court delay, the case will return to the Supreme bench on two issues: the testator’s mental unsoundness and alleged undue influence.

Lothrop Crocker Supreme Court Probate Court Supreme Bench R. M. Morse

Ward 3 Democrats Organize New Committee Officers

The Ward 3 Democratic committee met last night to organize naming James J. Mellen chairman Michael J Brennan secretary George A Sanderson treasurer and Charles H Sullivan member of the executive committee.

Ward 3 Democratic Committee James J. Mellen Michael J Brennan George A. Sanderson Charles Sullivan

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