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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1905

Page

2

Miss Alice Roosevelt Seeks European Season Abroad

Washington January 11 A question engages Washingtons younger set whether Miss Alice Roosevelt should be presented at the Court of St James in the coming spring Whitelaw Reid promised to press the matter with the President Miss Jean Reid also desires a London season and even rented a Mayfair mansion in anticipation If Miss Roosevelt goes abroad she would visit nearly all the sovereigns of Europe a factor in the Presidents hesitancy.

Washington Whitelaw Reid Alice Roosevelt Court of St. James Mr. Reid Miss Alice Jean Miss Roosevelt Miss Reid London Mayfair Mr. Choate Europe Photo Press Washington, D. C Ambassador Reid King Edward

The Man Who Does It Right Inventor of Natural Gums

Originator of the King Safe System of Pain less Dentistry who makes dental operations painless and inventor of the Natural Gums designed to prevent detection of artificial teeth in the mouth.

King Safe

Dr King Dental Parlors Offers Budget Bridge Work

An advertisement touts dental bridge solutions that resemble natural teeth without plates. It promises savings on full sets, gold crowns, bridge work, and fillings, with free painless extractions when sets are ordered, and lists multiple office locations and hours.

Oxford King Dental Boston Washington ST Cor Avon Westminster St Prov R. I Main St Worcester Mass Elm St Manchester N. H

Jackson Club Holds Grand Ball in Ward 7

The first grand ball of the Jackson Club of Ward 7 was held in Paine Memorial Hall with about 200 attendees. Notable guests included ex Senator William T. A. Fitzgerald and numerous state representatives and aldermen from Boston area.

Jackson Club Ward 7 Paine Memorial Hall William T. A. Fitzgerald Martin M. Lomasney James McDermott John Quinn, Jr John T. Gartland Patrick J. Bowen Daniel Flannagan Daniel A. Whelton John A. Ryan Frank Gethré William J. Foley James F. Nolan W. H. S. Hayes Lowell Henry Seward Watertown Paul Taunton Richard I. Cook Joseph O’brien Joseph M. Sullivan Michael J. Bowen

Milk Producers’ Association Dissolved by Members

Forty members of the New England Milk Producers' Association met in annual session at the American House yesterday and approved by a vote of 35 to dissolve the organization.

The New England Milk Producers’ Association American House

Roxbury Council 1007 Royal Arcanum installs officers

Roxbury Council 1007 Royal Arcanum held officer installations at Guild Hall last evening naming Regent James E. McGuire and a slate including John B. Comerford as vice regent William J. Northway as orator and Daniel A. Casey as alternate to the grand council. Frank H. Bell presented Past Regent Casey with a jewel.

Roxbury Royal Arcanum Guild Hall James E. McGuire James H. McGuire John B. Comerford William J. Northway Robert T. Keefe Albert Heilman William Gately John T. Kelley William Comerford Thomas F. Green John J. Kelley Michael Johnson Patrick H. Costello John H. Lynch Daniel A. Casey Frank H. Bell

Starving mariners on verge of cannibalism

The steam dredger Texas crew of 33 men from Dantzic via Southampton faced a deadly storm off the Hebrides. After 21 perished in a sinking boat, the survivors drifted for days and reportedly drew lots to select who would be sacrificed for food. The Texas skipper and 12 others were rescued by the Zeno in Waterford Ireland.

Waterford Irc Texas Dantzic Southampton Galveston Hebrides Scotland

Habeas Corpus Writ Released Duke in Sanitarium Case

Justice Gaynor in Brooklyn issued a writ of habeas corpus directing Brodie L. Duke to be brought before the court for review in his sanitarium confinement at Flushing L I The writ followed an application by an attorney representing Mrs Alice Webb Duke The writ is returnable next Friday A threatening anonymous letter to masseur E T Osbaldeston sparked new disclosures about a purported blackmail ring involving several prominent men and women

New York Brodie L. Duke Flushing L. I Gaynor Supreme Court Brooklyn Alice Webb-Duke Duke L. Duke Sanford Sanitarium Osbaldeston

Opera feud ends as Eames accuses Senger of duel act

In New York Jan 11 a quarrel at the Metropolitan Opera House between Mme Emma Eames Story and Frau Senger Bettaque escalated to a slap by Eames. Stage manager Dufriche intervened as insults flew. Conried ordered apologies and a fine. Eames apologized without kneeling, Senger-Bettaque waived that formality.

New York Metropolitan Opera House Mme Emma Eames Story Frau Senger- Bettaque Mme. Eames Mme. Senger-Bettaque Dufriche Frau Senger-Bettaque Miss Yankee Bayreuth Duffitche Frau Cosima Wagner Herr Conried Emma Eames

Morton Gives $600000 in Name of Daughter

Former Vice President Levi P Morton anonymously donates 600000 dollars to the Cathedral of St John the Divine The gift includes 450000 for building the choir and 150000 for furnishings The memorial donation honors daughter Lena Morton who died in Paris in March 1904 The act followed Miss Mortons romance with Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy and stirred international interest.

New York Levi P. Morton Cathedral of St. John the Divine St. John’s Morton Lena Paris Miss Morton Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy Turin Italy

Move Against Mr Appleyard

The investigation into the German Bank wreck in Buffalo begins with an affidavit by Tracy C Becker representing Attorney General Mayer. He charges a conspiracy to defraud the bank and seeks arrest warrants for A Appleyard of Brookline Mass John Doe and Richard Roe with testimony from Paul Werner cashier. The bank paper carried by the bank grew to 444000 dollars by September.

Buffalo N. Y Tracy C. Becker Mayer Murphy Appleyard Brookline Mass John Doe Richard Roe Paul Werner

Election of Senators Tuesday Jan 17 in House and Senate

The House adopted an order setting Tuesday Jan 17 at 2:80 pm for selecting a United States Senator to succeed Henry Cabot Lodge and then the Senate would choose a successor to the late George F Hoar. A joint convention is planned for Wednesday Jan 18 to verify the vote.

House Ward Buckland United States Henry Cabot Lodge George F. Hoar Senate

Platt and Elias Fight Over $750000 Theft Case

In New York the suit by John R. Platt against Hannah Elias seeks nearly 750000. Platt says she wrongfully obtained funds. Elias claims he voluntarily gave the money and threw banknotes at her. The case paused for lack of witnesses and resumes tomorrow.

New York John R. Platt Hannah Elias Platt

Miles Guest of Shoe Men at Southern Shoe Banquet

Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles attended the 14th annual meeting and banquet of the Southern Shoe Salesmen Association at Hotel Brunswick. Miles recalled his rise from a Boston youth to merchant and praised New England footwear. E M Daniels became president with C A Shaw as vice president and G R Jacobs as secretary treasurer.

Nelson A. Miles Southern Shoe Hotel Brunswick Miles Boston Commercial College Siberia New England John K. Orr Atlanta George Hutchinson H. W. Kruchowizen Edgar M. Daniels Charles A. Shaw George R. Jacobs E. M. Daniels

Harvard President Eliot Honored by French Academy

President Eliot of Harvard was elected a corresponding member of the Institute of France in the section morale. The decision fills the vacancy created by James Bryce’s promotion to foreign associate. The Institute debates law philosophy politics finance history and political economy.

Eliot Harvard Academy of Moral and Political Sciences Institute of France James Bryce M. P England Academy

Walter E. Lawrence Held on Two Charges

Walter E. Lawrence, described by police as an old-time confidence man, was arraigned in Roxbury Court on forgery and larceny charges. Police say he rented a room from Mrs. Anna Moore of 18 Arkland Street, Roxbury, and passed a worthless $16 check. He was held in $800 on forgery and $400 on larceny.

Walter E. Lawrence Roxbury Lawrence Anna Moore Arkland Street

Temperature and cold remedy ad from old paper

Yesterday's average temperatures noted with a line about a year ago. An advertisement promotes curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. A guarantee refunds the money if it fails. Be W Groves' signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents.

Deruggiers BE. W. Grove

Harvard Men to See Iceland on Geologic Expedition

Harvard plans a summer field trip to Iceland led by Professor T A Jaggar to study volcanic activity and glacial formations. About 50 to 100 students will depart Boston May 25 sailing to Leith then Reykjavik to traverse the island for thorough, on site observations.

Harvard Iceland T. A. Jaggar Mt. Pelee Fame Europe Boston Leith Scotland Reykjavik

Run on State Bank Ends in Injuries and Panicked Crowd

In New York on January 11 three policemen and two Hebrew women were hurt during a bank run on the State Bank in Grand Street. About 5000 people surged around the building, breaking an iron railing as officers used force to control the crowd. The panic followed a rush by depositors to place funds before interest accrued, with 500 waiting overnight and many flocking to the bank at daybreak.

New York State Bank Grand Street East Side

Bay State Gas Plant Valuation Questioned at Hearing

Massachusetts gas hearing featured strong opposition to Bay State valuation with Professor Bemis arguing the plant is worth far less. Attorneys for citizens attacked the Bay State and pressed that half of Boston gas comes from the Pipe Line Company, which Bemis said produced gas at lower costs and would affect profits and dividends if rates fall.

Babson Junius T. Auerbach Emis Bay State C. J. R. Humphreys Robert M. Morse Morse Bay State Gas Companies Auerbach Massachusetts Pipe Line Company Richards Bay State Company Edward W. Bemis Boston Pipe Line Brookline Bemis

Fraternal Knights of America Formed at Quincy House Banquet

A new secret society named the Fraternal Knights of America organized at a Quincy House banquet for white men 18 plus of good moral character. Fraternity officers listed include Francis Quinlan supreme president and Wilfred H. Goddard vice president with a cabinet of trustees and sentinels.

Fraternal Knights of America Quincy House T. J. Donoghue Francis Quinlan John C. Hickey Walter L. Ramsdell John A. Kelcher Fred C. Libbey Wilfred H. Goddard Supreme Lodge of the New Order Edmund S. Higgins Fred F. Adams Horace F. Peabody A. A. Pulverman Henry Z. Wagner Inside Sentinel Peter McGrady Outside Sentinel Paul le Gault Frank F. Thompson Robert F. Wainwright Alfred Forestall

Cambridge Police Relief Ball Floats Armory in Merriment

Seven hundred couples attended the Cambridge Police Relief Association ball at the new armory. Mayor Daly and Chief Pullen led a procession with police officers including Deputy Chief Batchelder and captains Murray and Murray. The event credited Sergeant Orrin B White and staff for the success with color and dancing overhead buntings.

Cambridge Cambridge Police Relief Association Daly Pullen White Herbert Gordon John P. Nellan William F. Batchelder John F. Murray James E. Murray John J. McBride Patrick F. Hurley Pike Conroy Callahan Orrin B. White Thomas P. Row John P. Neilan John J. Canney

Baseball Fan Welsh Weds Roxbury Girl

John Welsh a Boston rooters leader and original singer of Tessie married Miss Marie Elizabeth Doucett at her parents home 41 Ruggles Street Roxbury last evening.

John Welsh Boston Rooters Tessie Marie Elizabeth Doucett Ruggles Street Roxbury

Koch Institute Extends Free Treatment Offer

The Koch Institute extends until Saturday January 14 free Koch Inhalation Treatment for consumption asthma bronchitis and catarrh at 175 Tremont Street Boston next to Tremont Theatre. Free services of Koch Specialist Physicians provided. only charges apply to Koch Tuberculine remedies.

Koch Koch Institute Boston Koch Institute Tremont Street Tremont Theatre Tremont St

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