Foster Whitehouse Becomes Boston Fire Mascot At Fire
Five year old Foster Whitehouse son of George S. Whitehouse of 271 K street becomes Boston Fire Department mascot watching Chief John A. Mullen and crews battle a two alarm fire on East Sixth Street South Boston. He wore a red outfit, hat, shield and helped supervise engines before posing with the chief for a photographer.
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Rev Julian Smyth to Lecture on Swedenborg in Boston
The Rev. Julian K. Smyth of New York will deliver a series of Swedenborg lectures at the Church of the New Jerusalem on Bowdoin Street opposite the State House during the remaining Sundays of the month. Born in New York City on August 8 1856 he spent eight years in Paris, graduated Urbana University in 1876 and studied theology afterward. He began preaching in Waltham Mass in 1877 and then served five years at the Port land Mo church before moving to New York City in November 1898 where he continues his pastorate.
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Blakeslee Brackett wedding in Newton
Robert E. Blakeslee of Harvard 05 married Miss Caroline R. Brackett of Newton at the bride’s home 457 Bellevue street. Ceremony by Rev. Adelbert Hudson. A reception followed with local and visiting guests from Boston New York Portland and New Haven. The couple will reside at 68 Kenwood Avenue Newton Centre.
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Marines May Return to Ships Under Navy Budget Change
Washington officials explained why marines were removed from all ships but the sub committee on naval affairs concluded the extra cost outweighed the move. The committee plans to limit marine corps funds in the naval appropriation, likely restoring Marines to ships.
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Pastor doubts Curley legal grounds to sue over letter
Rev W W Bustard of Dudley Street Baptist says Alderman James M Curley cannot sue over a church letter asking officials to oppose his chairmanship. He calls Curley mentally unfit and says the letter reflects what the Good Government Association published. Curley awaits DA reply and plans to consult USPS Inspector Leatherman on mailing concerns.
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Cheiro the Palmist Found in London After Fraud Charge
Count Louis Hamon once known as Cheiro, left Paris after being charged by Mrs. Julia Newell and Miss Josephine Pomeroy of New York with defrauding them of stocks worth about 500000. He said the stock deal was legitimate and that he saved part of their fortune, with $7000 still due once a French court expert assesses the books.
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Julia P. Newell
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Anthony Holbrook Dies Veteran Dorchester Police Pensioner
Anthony Holbrook one of the oldest pensioners of the police department died at his home 72 King Street Dorchester. Born in Wellfleet in 1824 he joined the force on August 24 1857 and remained until his pensioning in 1884.
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Wellfleet
Maine liquor enforcement law declared unconstitutional
Skowhegan Maine January 7 1905 the Maine Legislature enacted a law to empower the Governor to appoint a special attorney to enforce the liquor sale and manufacture ban the measure has been ruled unconstitutional by the court or governing authority leading to a legal challenge and revocation of the act.
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Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Paz Ointment
Guaranteed to cure itching and bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Protruding piles promised relief with refund option. Price 50e.
Wife Wields Home Weapons in Newark Divorce Case
Ralph E. Hoyt, contractor, and his wife Marjorie appear for divorce before Vice Chancellor Stevens. Hoyt testifies she beat him with an ash receiver and stabbed him with a knife, umbrellaing him and choking with a necktie. She recounts the chocolate pot incident, saying Hoyt struck her with it while asleep, smashing it and injuring her head. Hoyt says he found a civil engineer in her apartment after their separation. she says he was only a boarder.
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N. J
Ralph E. Hoyt
Marjorie
Stevens
Hoyt
Woman’s theft at Canfield House ends with lunch plan
J Clinton Roraback son of a Supreme Court judge and Yale football alumnus discovered a Boston hotel employee stealing provisions at the Canfield House in Canaan. In her trunk were meat, baked goods, beverages, coffee, and silverware plus sugar hidden in cardboard. She admitted intent to eat during travel back to Boston.
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