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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1905
Page
5
Bishop William Lawrence urged the sacred value of the quiet home in a sermon at Emanuel Church on Newbury Street. He warned that urban life, tenement living, and constant public activity threaten privacy and family unity, urging culture to sustain the family circle over social pursuits.
Senator Prentiss Cummings of Brookline opposes partisan attacks on Governor Douglas and advocates fair treatment. A Republican conference will decide on obstacles to the governor, while Douglas vows to keep the door open for all legislators and not to force every issue, seeking advice from both parties.
Alderman Fred E. Bolton and ex-Senator Perlie A. Dyar contend for president of the Republican city committee. Bolton, current president, leads with about 103 pledged votes to Dyar's 96, leaving 45 doubtful. Ward allocations show Bolton holding most wards. Dyar trailing in others with several doubtful wards highlighted.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Robinson now serving a life term in East Cambridge jail for the Somerville family murder seeks a pardon this year. She previously attracted gubernatorial attention and was commuted from death to life amid public opposition. Described as a model prisoner, she spends time on needlework and Bible reading, with potential for 20 more years according to the prison physician.
A large audience attended the installation of officers for the Knights of St. Rose at St. Rose Hall Worcester Street yesterday afternoon. Miss Agnes M. Sullivan directed a pleasing musical program before Grand Knight Daniel A. Cronin installed the new officers with assistors Jeremiah G. Fennessey and John P. Dore.
New York reports Brooklyn financier Brodie L. Duke committed to a sanitarium for mental illness. Bellevue Hospital officials say bonds stocks notes and checks with a face value of 60000 were found on him. A woman identifying herself as attorney's client tried to gain entry at George Mallory's home.
In Fontainebleau the Webaudy stag hounds ran in heavy rain. Nine year old Miss Alice Thayer of Boston led the field by finishing first at the death after a 80 minute chase and received honors for the run.
Mme Fultoni sang at Jordan Hall in aid of the Free Home for Consumptives of Dorchester. The Milan trained singer performed 14 pieces in Italian German French and English before a near full house. A second recital is planned for later this month with Miss Powers of the Young Ladies Charitable Association arranging the date.
Readable items show limited quantities per customer for several groceries including half pints of Tuite, 3 packs of ZuZus, 1 pkg Shredded Wheat, 1 bottle Preserved Ginger, 3 bars Fancy Laundry Soap, and 9-cent Crabs Apple Jelly. Also listed are Mince Meat 1 pkg Napthail Soap 3 bars Laundry Soap 3 bars Gelatine 2 pkgs Worcestershire Sauce Condensed Milk Devilled Ham and Tongues Olives Prunes Sardines Mustard Malt-Vita Lime Juice Egg-O-See Coton Figs Silva Polish.
A detailed inventory from the market department lists multiple canned items and fresh meats including wax beans corn macaroni spaghetti green beans tomatoes mustard and sauces along with meats like beef pork lamb and herring priced per pound or per can. The list also notes breakfast items pancake flour bacon and various pickles and relishes as part of the department’s offerings.
A fire swept the lone Metropolitan Coal Company stable behind 8 First Street in South Boston last night shortly after 6. Two alarms responded as a puff of smoke and a flash of flame turned the abandoned building into a wall of fire. The derelict property, owned by the Carney heirs and leased by Metropolitan Coal, had twice burned before with 60 horses lost in the 2 year-ago blaze.
Capt O Lalor's South End detectives report Annie Sheehan died of alcoholism after an examination at City Hospital. Her husband John J Sheehan is charged with murder based on the ante mortem statement. He has a previously clean record but faced family troubles and a recent drinking lapse. Arraignment set for this morning.
A birthday party for Miss Angie Norris was hosted by her cousin Mrs. Laura Aldrich at 19 Vancouver Street Roxbury on Saturday. Music featured Edwin Lester F Hall Angie Morris and Jennie Finkenstein with piano and vocal solos. A collation followed the entertainment.
Hi Ki the 18 month old monkey responsible for a 150000 blaze at City Hall was removed from the scene by owner Carl Raymond. Raymond will spend days in Hartford with friends. The trained animal showed distress during capture and bears minor injuries from the fire.
Fully 200 persons attended a gathering at St Patrick's Total Abstinence and Literary Society rooms 431 Dudley street Roxbury yesterday afternoon. Speakers included Thomas H Brophy and Thomas F Phelan ex-president of the society. John J Keegan presided. An entertainment followed with participants Fitzpatrick Murphy Neagle Leahy O Keefe and Cahill.
Three raids yesterday followed a police push against Sunday liquor sales. At Cassie Malone’s West Broadway home officers seized 113 gallons of beer and small amounts of wine whiskey and lager. A Lotta Lewis Dover street residence was also raided by Division 5. Michael Quinlan and wife Lottie were arrested on Arnold street by Division 10.
The grocery store of George Goodearle & Son at 46 Breed Street East Boston was damaged by fire late last night. An overheated stove caused the blaze. Mrs. F Piscopo owns the building.
In Commonwealth Hall East Boston at 5 pm Miss Mary Rifchin daughter of Mrs R Rifchin Chelsea married Harry Abelovitz in a 400 guest ceremony led by Rabbi Philip I Israelite with Hebrew rites. A memorial prayer for the bride’s late father followed. A reception and banquet for over 40 guests followed.
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