Art Club Prizes Spark Debate Over Mediorce Exhibition
Ninety five paintings and one sculpture are shown in the Art Club exhibition where J Alden Weir’s The Old Rock won 2500, Childe Hassam Summer Sunlight took 1500, and Frank Benson My Little Girl earned 1000. Critics claim the show is mediocre and blame prize rules and competition, while supporters defend the jury’s unbiased decisions and praise the awarded works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Club
J. Alden Weir
Childe Hassam
Little Girl
Frank W. Benson
Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
John la Farge
New York
Mr. Vinton
Weir
Hiassam
Cabinet photographs free from Boston Sunday Post offer
The Boston Sunday Post offers 130 cabinet photographs free in New England. No purchase is required. readers must mail a request with a 2 cent stamp per picture and include the date line clipping. The aim is to boost circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Sunday Post
Edwin Booth
Herry Irving
Joe Jefferson
Conan Doyle
Mark Twain
Robert Ingersoll
Corbett
Jackson
Johnson
Tyler
Sandow
Muldoon
Grave
New England
T He
Sunday Post
Boston
Uncle Sam
Massachussetts Lodge Honors Jacob Barber with Gold Medal
About 100 members of the Sons of Benjamin Lodge No. 150 gathered at Baldwin Place Synagogue for a collation and to surprise Mr. Jacob Barber. He received a handsome gold medal from President Isaac Charack for his tireless chairmanship of the relief committee over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Lodge No. 150
Sons of Benjamin
Baldwin Place
Jacob Barber
Barber
Isaac Charack
First Sunday in Gotts Chalk Term Closes Central Falls Saloons
In Pawtucket on January 12, the first Sunday of Mayor Gotts Chalk's term, back doors of Central Falls liquor saloons were closed and all dealers were notified that the law must be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Gottschalk
Central Falls
Reverend Morgan Called by Haverhill Church Society
At a meeting of the First Baptist Church Society in Haverhill a unanimous call was extended to Rev. Charles T. Morgan, pastor of the Spring Garden Baptist Church in Philadelphia. It is expected he will accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
First Baptist Church Society
Charles T. Morgan
Spring Garden Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Penn
Morgan
Vervease Co Headache Cure Ad Promises Fast Relief
Cures any headache in five minutes and has thousands of grateful users. Physicians prescribe it and druggists offer it for 25 cents. Available at all druggists or by mail prepaid from Vervease Co Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vervease Co
Boston
Savage’s Going to New York Re-stated Call Details
The Rev. Mr. Savage discussed his possible move to New York from the Church of the Unity. He declined church fundraising pressures and indicated he may take an associate pastor role at the Church of the Messiah with Robert Collyer remaining as nominal pastor for a time. He plans to depart next fall and cautioned against rumors of staying if a new church were built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Church of the Unity
New York
Collyer
Robert Collyer
Sunday Liquor Raids Reported by Officers
The liquor officers logged a busy day with arrests and seizures across multiple addresses. Louis F Hubbard, 45, arrested for unlawfully selling liquor at 1 Roxbury street. seized 112 gallons whiskey and 1 quart sherry. Additional seizures include 2 gallons lager from Mary Woodmaney. numerous other quantities of lager and wine from residents on Phillips, Acton, Emerald, North, Clark, Prince, Landscourt, Auburn, Laconia, and Washington streets. Arrests list Chivash Defale, Bridget Branwick, Amelia Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F Hubbard
Roxbury Street
Mary Woodmaney
Phillips Street
Hannah Stith
Acton Street
Catherine Wearrd
Emerald Street
Marenello Nazzaro
North Street
Nicola Calarras
Clark Street
Mary Windeler
Thomas Poontoon
Frank Gavito
Nicola Menizello
Prince Street
Francesco Ciampa
Landscourt
Edward McHugh
Sumner Street
Chivash Defale
Charter Street
Bridget Branwick
Prentiss Street
Amelia Peck
Newly Elected Officers Installed in Roxbury Division 22 AOH
New officers for Division 22 Roxbury were installed in Goldsmith Hall with William O Hennigan deputized by President W J Cronin. Thomas P Butler became president and Patrick J Colleran vice president along with C J Hayes recording secretary and T P Norton treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Goldsmith Hall
William O. S. Hennigan
W. J. Cronin
Thomas P. Butler
Patrick J. Colleran
C. J. Hayes
T. P. Norton
Boston
Alpha Hall
Essex Street
Owen O’loughlin
John B. O'Higgins
Edward J. McCauley
John F. Ahern
Irish Emmet Birthday Committee Sets Faneuil Hall Event
The Robert Emmet celebration group met at 53 Hanover Street chaired by Michael P. O’Connor. Faneuil Hall is secured with two leading Irish-Americans invited to preside and deliver an oration. A young Irish-American poet will read an original poem. The association will meet at Carroll Hall next Sunday to publish the full programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emmet
Hanover Street
Michael P. O’connor
Faneuil Hall
Ireland
Carroll Hall
Prominent Haverhill Shoe Manufacturer Dies at 67
Nathaniel K. Johnson aged 67 a leading Haverhill shoe maker died this afternoon from Brights disease. Born in Kingston New Hampshire he started shoe manufacturing during the early Civil War era. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Nathaniel K. Johnson
Bright
Kingston
N. H
Death of A Mason Batchelder Drugist at 39
Weymouth January 12 A Mason Batchelder druggist died today of consumption at age 39 He was a Free Mason Knight Templar Knight of Pythias and member of Safety Lodge N E O P He had run the drug business for twenty years and leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
A. Mason Batchelder
Knight Templar
Knight of Pythias
Safety Lodge
Judge Wright of Iowa Dies at 86 In Des Moines
Judge George G. Wright, a former United States Senator from 1868 to 1874, long-time supreme judge, and chief justice, died yesterday at age 86. He led Polk County Savings Bank and the Security Loan and Trust Company for the last decade and was a highly popular Iowa figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George G. Wright
Iowa
United States
Polk County Savings Bank
Security Loan and Trust Company
Gladstone Thanks Supporters On 86th Birthday
Mr. Gladstone writes from Biaritz thanking all who congratulated him on the 86th anniversary of his birth. He expresses gratitude to the press and public for their kind messages received after the event in Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Gladstone
Biaritz
France
Greenfield Pastor Resigns From First Baptist Church
Greenfield reports Reverend N. Newton Glazier, pastor of the First Baptist Church, has offered his resignation effective April 1. No reasons are provided.
Drowned Girl's Body Found in Suncook River
Lizzie Humphreys, who drowned in the Suncook River last night, was recovered at 9 30 this morning, 100 feet from the place where the ice broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suncook, N. H
Lizzie Humphreys
Suncook River
Senate Faces Silver Debate and Pension Bill This Week
In Washington on January 12 the Senate plans a week of debate on the silver substitute and unfinished business from the extra session. The House will tackle the rule on quorum counting and then the general pension appropriation bill, while revenue or bond bill actions loom if amendments arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Jones
Nevada
House
Secretary of State
Fire damages Griffin block in Newburyport. losses near 20000
A three story brick building on Pleasant street housing Wat son millinery and dry goods and several firms including Porter Rogers Co Griffin and Usher electric dealer and dentist suffered major fire damage. Watson stock total loss with 1500 on stock and 500 on fixtures insured. Rogers Co losses 5000 with 8000 insurance Griffin 5000 insured 16000 Usher 500 insured. Aggregate losses around 20000 unknown cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Griffin
Pleasant Street
James W. Watson
Porter Rogers & Co
E. Griffin
W. R. Usher
L. Griffin
S. E. Emery
G. B. Hayes
Veteran Hall
Watson
Usher
Heath Condemned by Building Trades on Labor Day Plans
Delegates report strong impact of agitation by the Building Trades Council aimed at non union workers. The Heath case against Commissioner Heath is condemned by the council. A legislative committee is named to approach the City Council for future Labor Day funding and report to the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
George H. Paige
Deer Island
Heath
E. J. Ryan
Frei J. Kneeland
John
Cushman
Labor Day Committee
the Organized Trades
A. F. Hill
Gorge E. Pika
Fr. J. Kneeland
Marble Workers
State AFL executive meeting notes in Worcester
The executive committee of the State branch American Federation of Labor met yesterday afternoon with President J. D. Pierce of Worcester presiding. Present were W. H. Grady Holyoke Nellie H. Murphy Boston John F. O'Sullivan and George E. Pike. Secretary Hubbard Brockton was absent due to illness. Bills in preparation for the Legislature were discussed at length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
J. D., Pierce
Worcester
W. H. Grady
Holyoke
Nellie H. Murphy
Boston
John F. O’sullivan
George E. Pike
Hubbard
Brockton
Freight Handlers' Union 6198 Elects Officers
The Freight Handlers' Union 6198 elected officers yesterday evening. President Robert Hyland and Vice-President John Ryan were chosen, with Bartley Dooley as recording secretary, Michael Cooke as financial secretary, Michael Conley as treasurer, Peter Riely as sergeant at arms, and trustees John O'Donnell Patrick Richardson and John Glassheen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union 6198
Robert Hyland
John Ryan
Bartley Dooley
Michael Cooke
Michael Conley
Peter Riely
John O'Donnell
Patrick Richardson
John Glassheen
Union Adopts Sick Benefit and Votes Baths Plan
Federal Labor Union 6064 sanitary department held a regular meeting last evening and, besides other benevolent features, adopted a sick benefit plan and endorsed the proposed establishment of free public baths. Seven new members were admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Labor Union 6064
Sanitary Department
Builders Hold Election in Local Laborers Union
Building Laborers No 15 elected officers at yesterday’s meeting led by President Jeremiah Dacey and Vice President Peter Gately. Other posts filled include recording secretary John Keohane financial secretary Michael Hannison treasurer Patrick Thornton and sergeant at arms James Clancy. Delegates named to Building Trades Jeff Campbell Michael Crowley John M Sullivan Lawrence Walsh Peter Gately Denis McCarthy Michael Sullivan. Seven new members initiated and sixteen propositions acted upon.
Small Alarms In Cambridge Fire Called Out
Three Cambridge fire alarms yesterday. Box 78 at 11 53 reported a minor blaze in a Madison street dwelling from an overheated stove with slight damage. Box 17 at 1 15 involved Joseph Jerome house at Harvard street with about $50 in damage. Box 16 at 3 45 was a false alarm after a fire in Bird's iron foundry engine room.
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Cambringe
Cambridge
Madison Street
Joseph Jerome
Harvard Street
Bird’s Iron Foundry
Designs for Sherman national monument unveiled in Washington
Exhibits show twenty or more proposals for a Sherman memorial atop a granite pedestal with American eagle crowns. Designs span equestrian statues by H K Bush Brown and others, featuring bronze reliefs of Sherman’s march to the sea, allegorical figures, archways, and Doric bases in an early American style. A total of 96000 dollars has been raised through subscriptions and congressional funds, with four judges from the National School of Sculpture evaluating entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State, War and Navy
Atlanta
H. K. Bush Brown
New York
W. T. Sherman
National School of Sculpture
Messrs. A. St. Gaudens
Bruce Price
Messrs
W. P. Post
Olin Warner
Adrian Jones
Tennessee
L. Amateis
Columbian University
Quincy
Henry J. Ellicott
Maryland
Sherman
Massey Rhind
Franklin Birthday Observed By Boston Union Members
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union Hall marked Benjamin Franklin's birthday with a program led by William H. Baldwin. Samuel F. McCleary outlined the Franklin fund’s origins and goals including loans for needy mechanics and a Franklin trade school site, noting current funds around 329 thousand dollars. The meeting also mourned deaths of two union life members, John P. Spaulding and John L. Bremer, with a hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Young Men's Christian Union Hall
William H. Baldwin
Union
Franklin
America
Mr. Baldwin
John P. Spaulding
John L. Bremer
Baldwin
Franklin Fund
Samuel F. McCleary
McCleary
Boston Latin School
Franklin Trade School
Lineal Descendant Defends Benjamin Franklin Against Allegation
A Roxbury descendant of Benjamin Franklin denounces Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer of the Society of Colonial Dames of America, calling the claim ill timed and noting Franklin’s enduring patriotism and influence. He defends his ancestor as an honest man despite the historical era’s norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John King van Rensselaer
Benjamin Franklin
Society of Colonial Dames of America
Post
Roxbury
Benjamin
Patriotic Memory Honored by Descendant's Tribute
A descendant honors a patriotic citizen whose memory remains enduringly revered. The tribute reflects a personal pledge to honor the deceased's legacy and values, emphasizing steadfast devotion and continuity of remembrance across generations.
Golden Crown Lodge installs officers at Puritan Hall
Golden Crown Lodge No. 67 of the Order Brothers of Abraham held an installation of officers at 4 pm and a banquet at Puritan Hall 995 Washington Street. District Deputy Grand Master Morris Silverstein led the ceremony with Anson Stern and several ex-presidents assisting. The officers installed include H. Berman president and S Moskowitz financial secretary. A 200-plate banquet followed with Meyer Silverstein as principal speaker urging Hebrew-Christian fraternal ties. Dancing concluded about 11 pm amidst a sizable guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Crown Lodge No
Order Brothers of Abraham
Puritan Hall
Washington Street
Morris Silverstein
Anson Stern
Henry Skirball
M. L.silverstein
D. Greenstein
Dr. Bychoover
Louis Jacobs
H. Berman
A. L. Matthews
S. Moskowitz
L. Rosen
I. Stern
H. Schneider
L. Sporovsky
S. Katz
V. Bychoover
Meyer Silverstein
America
L. Matthes
I. Stein
H. Susnovsky
A. Weinshtock
S. Snyder
D. Shapiro
B. Belender
S. Sborovsky
M. Weintruft
Max Davis
H. Sthall
Fannie Berman
Bessie Yealman
Market Man's Luck and the Puritana Cure
George H. Dunning of Faneuil Hall Market Boston recounts a near fatal illness with nervous prostration and fever. He credits Puritana with restoring his health, appetite, sight, and energy, saying he would be without it for life and that others could be saved by knowing its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Dunning
Faneuil Hall Market
Boston
Burned couple found after boat fire near South Port
Pat Morrison and a black woman were living on a flat boat near South Port New Orleans despite warnings. Early today shots blasted the boat, which burned to the water edge by daylight. Both bodies were recovered with a two year old child unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pat Morrison
South Port
Morrison
Natick grocer Samuel A. Ross commits suicide in Providence
Samuel A. Ross, a Natick grocer who had been staying at Hopkins's Hotel since December 20, shot himself early today in Providence. A letter found in his room to his father Oscar Ross of Thompson Conn indicates a premeditated act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Tan
Samuel A. Ross
Natick
Hopkins
Ross
Oscar Ross
Thompson, Conn
Fire at Charlestown stable endangers horses at 27 South Exton
Officer Dodge of Station 15 discovered a late night blaze in a three story brick stable behind Monument Hall on 27 South Exton street Charlestown. An oil stove exploded on the second floor near the hostler and Houghton and Dutton owned the building. Thirty five horses were housed in the stable and about half were moved to safety before flames were crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Exton Street
Charlestown
Monument Hall
Houghton & Dutton
H. K. Lyman
Ihe Host
J P Spauldings Funeral Observed Quietly
A small group of friends and relatives viewed the remains of John P. Spaulding at the United States Hotel. The service is to be private, with the remains entrusted to Mr. and Mrs. Bradford, relatives of the deceased, and no funeral plans announced yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
John P. Spaulding
South Congregational Church
Newbury Street
Exeter
Boston
M’hugh
Terence F. McHugh
Huntington Avenue
United States Hotel
Bradford
Frozen herring cargo reaches Gloucester from Placentia Bay
The schooner Procyon delivered the first cargo of frozer herring at Gloucester today. Captain reports mild weather and scarce catches in Placentia Bay, N F. Several other vessels have loaded and sailed for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Placentia Bay
N. F
Procyon
Nantucket Wreckage Washes Ashore on East Side
Wreckage including fruit barrels and butter tubs continues to drift ashore on Nantucket's east side. No definitive explanation for the vessel’s presence in these waters yet. The notice lists local manufacturers Tremont and Broadway Extension in city area for wringers and sweepers repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
American Ringer Co. 13
Ij Broadway Extension
City
Tremont Tote
Boston and Maine R R Time Tubes Schedule Notice
Boston and Maine R R announces through train times from Union Station Boston listing departures to Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax St Stephen St Andrews North Conway Grand Trunk and Maine Central stations with specific daily and Sunday schedules and a rate and steamer lines note for Eastport Calais St Andrews St John N B steamer service from Portland on select days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Concord
Lewiston
Machester
ST. John
Halifax
the Provinces
ST. Stephen
N. B
ST. Andrews
North Conway
Intervale
Glen
Ciawroads
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
Whitevield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Grand Trunk R. R
Maine Central
A. ML. Wiscasset
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
Boston
Fitchburg
Kormans
Ion
Washington Gt
Union Station
Causeway Boston
J. R. Watson
Train Schedules Across New Hampshire and Vermont Lines
A listing of train times and routes from Manchester to Concord and beyond, detailing departure intervals, stations including Nashua, Concord, Laconia, White River Junction, Montpelier, and Montreal services. Notable notes on Sundays, branch lines, and cancellations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchesex
Concord
N. H
Boston
North Weare
Henniker
New Boston
Hooksett
Suncook
Poe
Pitysfield
Suncook Ae
Nashua
Soncord
Belmont
Tilton
Lakeport
Campton
North WoopsTock
Sigs
Zwasset Valley
Lisbon
Whitefield
Lancaster
Bristol
Claremont
Norwich
Hanover
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrook
Quires
ST. Joe
Plymouth
A. Montpelier
Burlington
White River Junction
Lune Gay
Montreal
Quebec
Montreal & Roseton
Chicago and
the West
CPR
A. m
Old Colony System Train Schedule From Boston 1895
New York New Haven Shore Line and Providence routes depart from Boston Park Square Kneeland Street and Cottage City. Weekday limited service lists times to New York New Haven New London Fall River Newport and other stops with through tickets Parlor cars and berths available at Old State House and Park Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Albany
Wagner
Chicago
M. R. BR
Utica
Michigan Central
R. R
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
S&s. M
Elz
NEW York Limited
Washington Stor
Kneeland St
A. S. Hanson
Gen’l
New London
Vi Shore Line
M. L
Air Line
Middletown
Fall River
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Ballimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Newport
New Bedford
Cottage City
Kneeland Street
Plymoulih
Abingtoun
Vuxoury
Kpall River
Bedford
Provincetown
Chatham
Hyannis
Wood's Holl
Nantucket
Boston & Alban Stalion
Marlboro
Iburg
Leominster
Old State House
Ark Square
Park Square
L H. Palmer
Geo
L. Connor
E.G. Allen
A.C. Kend
Pass
Agt
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Dr. Leighton
Leighton & Dexter Medicine Company
Temple Pl
Mass
Leighton
Artist Vinton
Nervease
Savage
Hibernian Total Abstinence Association
Haverhill Shoe
Judge Wright
MR. Gladstone
Greenfield
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Newsuryport
Paige
Federal Unions
Sick Benefit
Builders
A .W. Wheeler & CO
General Sherman
Ben Franklin
The
Y. M. Christian Union
Golden Crown Lodge
Prof
Dixi Crosby
Samuel Ross
Natick Grocer
Wilson Bro
Tremont Row
Railroads
Boston & Albany Railroad
J. P. Spaulding
Boston & Maine
City Ticket Office
Washington St
Cor, State St
Eastport
Calais
ST. John N
Weirs
D. JI
Flanders
New York, New Haven & Hartford
OLD Colony System
Park Square Station
Fitchburg Railroad
Koosae ‘Tunnel
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Binghamton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Cincinmnati
Points
Bowton
Nally
Fast Express
Pacific Express
Lake Champlain
Keene, Bellows Falls
White River Jet
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Edward
Glens Falls
Plattsburoh
Adirondacks
St. Albans
Malone
Oedensburg
Ottawa
Vermont
Canada
I Day Express
A.M
Pi. P.M
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