St Patrick’s Parish Eighth Annual Reunion Draws Large Crowd
Parishioners of St Patrick's Church enjoyed an eight annual reunion in Mechanics Building last night. From 8 to 10 p.m. whist at about 50 tables filled the floor under marshal Thomas J Prendergast floor director Michael J Morris and 40 aids led by William A Johnson. A large organizing committee listed many members including Thomas F Prendergast William P Frazier Thomas F Phelan Daniel J Murphy and others.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Mechanics
Marshal
Thomas J. Prendergast
Michael J. Morris
William J. Butler
Francis L. Daley
William A. Johnson
James J. Gately
James A. Mansfield
John F. Sullivan
John Keegan
Thomas F. Mahan
Francis A. Gorham
Frank Curley
John Regan
Joseph McCarthy
Herbert Kenney
John Duross
James A. Finn, Jr
John J. Quinn
Frank Conlon
John M. Devine
William L. Kelly
James Gaines
William IF. Tully
Cornelius J. Crowley
John Nolen
Joseph Daly
William McNulty
Thomas A. O'Neill
Patrick Rowan
Hugh McNulty
Walter J. Ranton
Thomas H. Brophy
Wealthy Doctor to Wed Humble Nurse in New Bedford
In New Bedford on January 12 1900s era gossip reports Dr Frank F E Stetson a wealthy bachelor will wed Miss Sigrid Moeller a Swedish nurse. The bride to be met the doctor in a New York hospital years ago and renewed acquaintance through a patient. Stetsons wealth stems from whaling era family fortune. a $750000 inheritance is expected on his mother's death. He is active in Wamsutta Dartmouth and New Bedford Yacht clubs.
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New Bedford
Frank FE. Stetson
Sigrid Moeller
Lassie
New York Hospital
Dr. Stetson
Miss Moeller
New York
Stetson
Benedict
Wamsutta
Dartmouth
New Bedford Yacht Clubs
Frank E. Stetson
Overtime Bill Drive Amended by State AFL Council
Last night the executive board of the State Branch AFL discussed the year’s legislative program and urged passage of the overtime bill for women and minors. It backed an eight hour standard for street railway workers and aimed to unify three eight hour measures in the House. The board also planned a public opinion law style bill via initiative and referendum and tasked officers to travel to Malden to protest Superintendent Powell’s reappointment for excessive hours.
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A. F. of L
Illinois
Francis J. Clarke
Edward Cohen
Malden
Powell
Health Department
Best year yet for Y. M. C. A. in Boston
At the annual meeting the Boston Young Men's Christian Association reported its best year in aggregate work and impact. The permanent fund reached 142000 dollars, with notable increases in building fundraising. Attendance totals reached 52569 with 37119 in classes and 1600 employment placements. The association expanded college work to seven colleges and Tufts, with Bible study at Boston University and Harvard Medical School. A marble bust of Phillips Brooks was donated by sculptor Hugh Cairns.
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Boston Young Men's Christian Association
A. E B. Garland
Tufts Medical and Dental Schools
Boston University
School of Theology
Harvard Medical School
Hugh Cairns
Phillips Brooks
Vermont Governor says Mary Rogers must die on Feb 3
Governor Charles J. Bell spoke at the Vermont Association of Boston banquet at the Hotel Vendome. He stated he would not pardon Mary H. Rogers, noting no new evidence, his view on capital punishment, and that the Legislature alone has authority to pardon. He emphasized Rogers’ guilt and the Feb. 3 execution date.
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Vermont
Mary Rogers
Governor Bell of
Vermont Association of Boston
Hotel Vendome
Charles J. Bell
State of
James O'Brien Dead at 104 in Charlestown
James O'Brien, 104, longtime Charlestown resident and oldest registered voter in Boston, died at home 37 Lawrence street. Born in County Cork, Ireland, he worked on rail and dock projects before retiring at age 90. Survived by a wife and one son.
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James O’brien
Boston
Lawrence Street
Charlestown
Hoosac Tunnel
General Dalton Drops Goatee and Uniform
General Samuel Dalton, longtime adjutant general of the Commonwealth, shaved his goatee and declared he will sever all militarism, choosing civilian life. Friends hesitated saluting, unsure of his identity as he embraced civilian attire and a plain citizen look.
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Samuel Dalton
Commonwealth
Averted Panic at Bunker Hill Primary School
Miss Annie P Hannon detected a fire in a waste basket at Bunker Hill and Baldwin streets Charles Town prompting a swift alarm. Within two minutes about 200 pupils evacuated in orderly fashion under teacher guidance yesterday afternoon at 2 40.
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Bunker Hill
Baldwin Streets
Charlestown
Annie P. Hannon
Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Promises Cure
An old advertisement touts Quinine as the world wide cold remedy. It claims the product removes the cause of a sore throat and urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Port Arthur spoils include 546 guns and 82 thousand shells
Tokyo reports General Nogi states Japanese capture at Port Arthur totals 546 guns 82670 shells 30000 kilos powder and 2266800 rifle rounds The original Russian force is now estimated near 50000 men About 13000 wounded are expected to be moved to Japan Prisoners are being sent to Japan while wounded are placed in hospitals Survivors of a Japanese detachment who tried to block the harbor entrance by sinking ships are enroute to Sasebo Fate of 70 comrades unknown
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Tokio
Nogi
Port Arthur
Japan
Nagu
Sasebo
Russian Pacific squadron arrives in Suez under Botrovsky
The division of the Russian second Pacific squadron led by Rear Admiral Botrovsky reached Suez from Port Said today. The arrival marks a movement in the region as ships proceed to their next assignment.
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Suez
Egypt
Second Pacific Squadron
Botrovsky
Port Said
Russian War Loan Subscribed Quickly at St Petersburg
The Russian subscription to the new loan opened at 10 o'clock this morning and was fully subscribed within half an hour. It traded at a premium of 1 point during the day in St. Petersburg.
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ST. Petersburg
Narrow Escape for Aged Pair in Cambridgeport
Elderly residents Mr and Mrs Henry Busnach escaped coal gas tragedy by minutes. Prompt action by Mrs L Lemon of 12 Salem street William L Casey of 23 Watson street and doctors Curry and Partridge saved them. They slept on the second floor in a front room when gas fumes filled the room and they collapsed.
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Henry Busnach
Cambridgeport
L. Lemon
Salem Street
William L. Casey
Watson Street
Think Wilkins Is Fugitive From Pittsfield Jail
After review by Chief Detective Watts, George E Wilkins 22 was identified as Victor Poull an escaped Pittsfield jail prisoner wanted for a daring railroad station holdup. Poull allegedly escaped Nov 5 and held up a ticket agent at Ashley Falls Mass stealing tickets valued at 500. Pittsfield officials were summoned to Boston for identification.
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Watts
George E. Wilkins
Smith
Patterson
Victor Poull
Pittsfield
Wilkins
Paull
Ashley Falls
Mass
Boston
France Honors President Eliot
The Academy of Moral and Political Sciences of the Institute of France elected Harvard President Eliot as a corresponding member in the section morale. He fills the vacancy created by James Bryce of England being promoted to foreign associate.
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Academy of Moral and Political Sciences
Institute of France
Eliot
Harvard
Cambridge University
James Bryce
M. P
England
Talbot Irvine Hearing Today in Reading
Philadelphia January 12 The board of inquiry over the Talbot Irvine dispute failed to act Tuesday due to no quorum and will reconvene in Reading tomorrow. Rev Dr I N W Irvine released a letter to the press offering to waive canonical restrictions and have proceedings open to the public. He claims three Central Pennsylvania gentlemen on the board may be pledged to Bishop Talbot regardless of evidence.
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Philadelphia
Board of Inquiry
Irvine
Ethelbert Talbot
Reading
W. B. Bodine
I. N. W. Irvine
Central
Pennsylvania
Bishop Talbot
Drs. Jones
Israel
James M. Lamberton
Teacher Rose M. Bunnell Fired in Cenitre School Shakeup
Miss Rose M. Bunnell, a Cenitre School teacher, faced the school committee after unruly pupils disrupted her room. After a lengthy executive session, the committee discharged her, though the case may not be closed.
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Revere
Rose M. Bunnell
Cenitre School
Miss Bunnell
Sues L Road for Trepass
J T Heard files in Superior Court to injunction against Boston Elevated Railway Company alleging illegal use of a portion of his Causeway and Charlestown streets property for a signal appliance. He says the appliance blocks access, refuses removal, and would force him into costly lawsuits and vexation. Subpoena issued returnable in February.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Superior Court
J. T. Heard
Causeway and
Charlestown
Hibernian T A Prepares For Active Season’s Work
The Hibernian Total Abstinence Association schedules its next regular meeting for Sunday afternoon at Rathbone Hall 694 Washington Street. The session will discuss active season plans and a whist party hosted by the group with Maurice Dinneen presiding. Representatives of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union are expected to speak.
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Hibernian Total Abstinence Association
Rathbone Hall
Washington Street
Maurice Dinneen
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of
Archdiocese
Coal Teamsters' Union Plans Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
The Boston Coal Teamsters' Union 68, with 1400 members, starts the year strong financially and numerically. It plans its second annual ball at Odd Fellows' Hall on Friday March 3.
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Boston Coal Teamsters’ Union 68
Odd. Fellows' Hall
Simon Swig Recalls Taunton Service in Public Eye
Taunton representative Simon Swig, profiled by the Post Young Woman, discusses his early days in the Legislature, personal finances, and a banner first week. He recalls being born in Prem Russia, owning a Taunton newspaper, working in metals, and serving on Taunton City Council for four years while planning a Taunton banquet with the mayor and council present.
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Simon Swig
Taunton
Old Taunton
Mr. Swig
Prem
Russia
Thieves Busy in Dorchester
Dorchester reports several burglaries recently with three apartment houses affected. A large amount of goods was taken from a Minot Street home. Police say they are watching pawnshops for clues to the thieves.
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Dorchester
Minot Street
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Sues “L” Road
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Jess Goods
MR. Simon Swig
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