Suffolk Club Marks Fiftieth Anniversary Meeting
The Suffolk Club held its annual meeting at 412 Beacon Street to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary. Charles H. Andrews chaired as president with Charles H. Taylor H. B. Tanger F. F. Hodges as directors and Alexis Torrey Louis Hecht Jr. W. H. Prior Zenas Sears Frank Marshall on the admission committee. Major Allen served as secretary and treasurer for the fourteenth time as resolutions on late president A. W. Spencer were read. An elaborate supper followed with Captain John C. Wyman of Providence, an honorary member, speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Club
Beacon Street
Leopold Morse
A. W. Spencer
Charles H. Andrews
F. A. Hobart
Spencer
George D. Allen
Charles H. Taylor
H. B. Tanger
F. F. Hodges
Alexis Torrey
Louis Hecht, Jr
W. H. Prior
Zenas Sears
Frank Marshall
Major Allen
Andrews
Charles G. Greene
Post
Samuel Hatch
George B. Jones
Enoch Train
N. A. Thompson
John C. Wyman
Providence
Funeral of John P. Spaulding Held at South Congregational
The funeral for John P. Spaulding was held yesterday at South Congregational Church Newbury and Sexeter streets. The simple service honored a life of unostentation with Rev Edward Everett Hale officiating and the Ruggles Street Quartet singing. A long list of notable attendees included Ex Gover nor William E Russell Postmaster J W Coveney General A P Martin and other city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Spaulding
South Congregational Church
Newbury
Sexeter
Helen Keller
Spaulding
Edward Everett Hale
Ruggles Street
William E. Russell
J. W. Coveney
A. P. Martin
Armenian Relief Funds Routed To Turkey Amid Massacres
Frank H. Wiggin reports donations totaling 30 720 59 for starving Armenians have been sent to Constantinople. A portion, 01 37, will be disbursed by the Red Cross Society when agents arrive in Turkey, with the remainder forwarded to interior towns for survivor aid under English and American supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Wiggin
American Board of Commssions For Foreign Missions
Boston
Constantinople
Red Cross Society
Turkey
Funeral for John L. Bremer at Beacon Street Home
The funeral for John L. Bremer was held yesterday at 11 at his Beacon Street home. Rev. Dr. E Winchester Donald of Trinity Church conducted the service with Trinity quartet providing music. The body was taken to Mt. Auburn cemetery after the house service, with six pallbearers and only intimate friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Bremer
Beacon Street
E. Winchester Donald
Trinity Church
Trinity
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Mrs Mary McNary dies after long illness at South Boston home
Mrs Mary McNary mother of Hon William S McNary of South Boston died yesterday morning at 69 Telegraph Street after a lingering illness. A longtime resident of South Boston she was closely involved with St Augustine's Church and known for her devout Catholic faith and Christian character. Her illness worsened in the last ten days and recovery hope ended last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McNary
William S. McNary
South Boston
Telegraph Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Dorchester Letter Carriers Plan February Minstrel Show
At a special meeting the Dorchester Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association decided to stage a minstrel show in February at Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner. Proceeds will fund relief for sick and disabled letter carriers. District talent has offered services and the boys anticipate a grand event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Letter Carriers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Blake Hall
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
Issue of Electric Light Bonds Approved
The Boston Electric Light Company will issue mortgage bonds totaling $200 000 for thirty years at up to 5 percent. Proceeds fund additions and extensions to the plant since July 1, 189% and any later improvements. The order was issued by the gas and electric light commissioners last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Boston Electric Light Company
American Wringer Co. Wringer and Sweepers Manufacturer Ad
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension advertises wringers mangling springs beds and car pet sweepers. It offers repair services for all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders. Telephone call Tremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Turkish Minister Says Red Cross Refusal Is a Question of Right
Turkish Minister to the United States Spencer Trask announces in Washington that the Red Cross has not communicated with the Turkish legation and that the issue is one of rights. He defends Armenian relief efforts and urges funds be sent to Brown Bros. & Co. for the National Armenian relief committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nlavroyeni Bey
United States
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Turkey
National Armenian Relief Committee
National Committee
Constantinople
Ceserea
Messrs
Brown Bros. & Co
Wall Street
Spencer Trask
Clara Barton Clarifies Armenian Relief Origins
Miss Clara Barton, president of the American National Red Cross Society, states Armenian relief did not originate with the Red Cross. Appeals came from Constantinople mission boards and American committees. She notes unanimity and adequate funds were required, Turkey’s stance was not anti Red Cross, and the organization acted only to distribute funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clara Barton
American National Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Constantinople
America
Armenia
United States
International Committee of Geneva
Turkey
Red Cross Society
Relief Work Will Go On Statement From Armenian Relief Committee
The National Armenian Relief Committee issued an official statement from New York headquarters on January 14 confirming continued relief work. It addresses reports of Turkey’s stated intentions and reiterates ongoing aid efforts amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Armenian Relief Committee
New York
Hair Mattresses Made to Order at Wheeler Co
Made to order hair mattresses two parts full size and best tick 40 pounds. Offer price ten dollars. Sold by A W Wheeler and Co Manufacturers located at 63 and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A .W. Wheeler & CO
Red Cross Boston Sees Hope for Armenian Aid Delay
Jonathan A Lane reports a Boston Red Cross committee awaits Bogigian's return and Miss Barton’s word as the Sultan of Turkey blocks outside aid. A $27,000 fund is in use and planned distributions go to Constantinople, with support from Olney and local backers Carruth and Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Boston
Turkey
Merchants’ Association
Bedford Street
Jonathan A Lane
Allien, Lane & Co
Devonshire Street
Post
Bogigian
Washington
Mr. Olne
Olney
Constantinople
Miss Barton
John Bull
United States
England
H. S. Carruth
Edward G. Porter
Beaumont Street
Dorchester
Lane
Florence Nightingale
Spencer Trask Says Armenians Relief Will Reallocate Funds
New York January 14 Spencer Trask president of the National Armenian Relief Committee comments on the Red Cross ban from Armenia. He notes the committee will redirect funds through other agencies if the Sultan blocks Red Cross distribution and mentions sending money to Dr Grace Kimball in Van and to field missionaries. He will present options to the committee for final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spencer Trask
National Armenian Relief Committee
Red Cross
Armenia
Washington
Grace Kimball
Van
Armenian immigrant seeks help for naturalized families
Hagop Bogigian, a native Armenian and Massachusetts resident, asked General Draper of the House foreign affairs committee for methods to protect Armenian naturalized families in the United States from assaults. Draper said action is limited to possible inquiries through the state department, noting the U S cannot demand but can request assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hagop Bogigian
Massachusetts
General Draper
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Draper
State Department
Foreign relations panel wary on Red Cross exclusion in Armenia
Washington January 14 Members of the foreign relations committee voiced privately their surprise and indignation at Armenians Red Cross exclusion. Chairman Cullom noted the government’s limited options and said final action should come from Constantinople, not the accredited minister in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Red Cross
Armenia
Cullom
United States
Constantinople
Lavish Vendome Wedding Reception Highlights
A private wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. George A. Taylor at the Vendome celebrates their quiet marriage a month earlier. Guests in formal gowns, diamonds, and lace mingle amid roses and waltz music while the couple tours the South on their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Vendome
George A. Taylor
South
Augusta
Atlanta
Mrs. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
F. E. Porter
H. P. Day
George Wallace
Philip Buller
A. N. Chamberlain
H. S. Porter
J. M. Humphrey
Rochester
N. H
Haywood
Miss Hammond
J. Hollingsworth
Hall
Allen Hall
H. L. Ayer
C. B. Aschenden
R. Anders
P. A. Butler
J. W. Bishop
J. O. Bishop
H. N. Baker
G. N. Blaney
R. W. Bryant
C. D. Benton
Walter Campbell
Fred Bryant
F. H. Land
L. T. Calley
Calley
A. E. Claflin
Brooklyn
N. Y
H. B. Day
George H. Merrill
J. G. McCawley
Prescott
McKenney
George R. Moran
Merrill
Maud Marshall
J. Newman
B. S. Palmer
F.S. Porter
E. F. Porter
N. S. Porter
W. F. Twiss
A. H. Taylor
F. H. Underwood
S. E. Underwood
C. F. Underwood
G. F. Adler
G. P. Bullard
George B. Bigelow
C. E. Benson
E. Bigelow
C. Waile
Bank Day at Tremont National Bank Boston Votes to Cut Capital
Yesterday bank day saw Tremont National Bank of Boston reduce capital from 2 09 0 00 to 1 000 000 with 15 259 yes votes among 20 009 ballots. Other Boston banks reported board changes with new directors including D B Hallett Silas Peirce Ill health resignation and Joseph S Kendall succeeding John P Spaulding at Atlas National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont National Bank of Boston
Boston National Bank
D. B. Hallett
Silas Peirce
John P. Spaulding
Murphy’s assailants face court in North End case
Five North End Italians attacked William Murphy on North Street January 3. In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Adams found them guilty. Bottles: Annio Biecheri intoxicated and acted as ringleader slashing Murphy’s throat. four others beat him. Sentences: Biecheri one year. four others six months. Appeals filed. Biecheri held on $2000 bond, others on $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Wiliam
Murphy
North Street
Tria
Municipal Criminal Court
Adams
Razinei Rieszri
Andrea Delucci
Nicolo Greger
Annio Dabello
Annuzzio Biecheri
Biechieri
House of Correction
Bicchieri
Superior Court
Foraker Leads in Separate Ohio Senate and House Ballots
In Columbus Ohio the Senate votes Foraker 29 Brice 6 and Groot 1 with Porter absent sick. The House tallies Foraker 87 Brice 21 Blandin 1 Thomas 1 Neal 1 Kagy 1. Republicans unite for Foraker as both chambers prepare to meet in joint session to finish the United States Senate election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Or
General Assembly
United States
Senator Brice
Senate
Foraker
Brice
George A. Groot
Mr. Porter
Cleveland
House
E. J. Blandin
John H. Thomas
Lawrence T. Neal
Isaac Kagy
Last Free Paris Salon Exhibition at Jordan Gallery
Picture lovers are reminded that this week is the final free exhibition of Paris Salon paintings at the Jordan Gallery in Jordan, Marsh & Co. The event showcases notable works and invites all art enthusiasts to view before it ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Gallery
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Warner’s Lafe Cure Promoted For Weak Shivery People
An old advertisement urges readers to address cold shivers by improving blood health. It claims weak liver and kidneys cause poor circulation and lists symptoms like headaches, back aches, constipation, and fatigue. The copy touts Warner’s Lafe Cure as the best remedy to enrich blood and restore strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Warner's Safe Cure Encourages Confidence in Health Claims
The ad asserts that Warner's Safe Cure has never been equaled and urges readers to be convinced by its claimed effectiveness.
Lynn's New Officials in City Meeting Vote for Engineer
The Lynn City Council and Board of Aldermen held a joint meeting inaugurating the new administration. Edward H. Smith defeated Charles W. Gay for city engineer with 14 votes to 8 in the Common Council and 6 to 3 in the board. James D. P600l was unanimously kept as building inspector. William S. Lacroix was reappointed to the Board of Health. Henry I Grover and Robert Sisson were elected overseers of the poor. Fred H. Broad was named investigator of accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Smith
James
Board of Aldermen
Sagamore Hotel
William 8. Lacroix
Henry I. Grover
Robert 8. Sisson
Bessom
Labor Notes Reports Planned Mass Meeting for Granite Cutters
Labor paper notes a mass meeting of granite cutters, union and non union, in Boston at ib Howara street Friday evening 17th with National Secretary James Duncan among speakers. Carpenters Union 388 elected delegates to Building Trades Council. new members admitted. Lynn eight hour demonstration planned. Firemen’s Protective Union officers elected. Glass Stainers Union names officers including Oberlander and Conneff. A protest against a biennial amendment was voted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ib Howara Street
James Duncan
Carpenters’ Union No
Building Trades Council
Lynn
Iiremen’s Protective Union
Peter Welch
Peter Crowley
L. F. Files
P. J. Haley
Cornelius Crowley
Pat Concannon
Glass Stainers’ Union
Philip Oberlander
Augustus Conneff
W. Barton
C. Sneller
S. Shocks
Carl Carson
Public Baths Plan Praised By Boston Officer
A Roxbury police officer endorses Mayor Quincy's year round public baths plan for Boston. He testifies from experience at a city summer bathing house, noting water access benefits for laboring men and boys and praising the mayor's sanitary provision for health and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Boston
Roxbury
B. O’'Kane
Lindner Sentenced to Eight Years for Forgery
The Rev. George J. Lindner received an indeterminate sentence from Judge Bond in the Superior Criminal Court. He faces a maximum of eight years and a minimum of four years in state prison for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Lindner
Superior Criminal Court
Bond
Gloucester Fisherman Lost on Gull Rock Wreck
The fishing schooner Thomas F. Bayard of ninety six tons owned by Adolph Voss of Gloucester was wrecked today on Gull Rock off the Nova Scotia coast. It is a total loss while the crew were saved. The vessel was insured for 4434 dollars in the Gloucester Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Thomas F. Bayard
Adolph Voss
Essex
Nova Scotia
Gloucester Mutual
Gas explosion at Waverley block Charlestown injures two
A gas leak burst inside a Waverley block on Warren avenue near City square Charlestown. John Da Prato and J A Gordon were burned about the face during the basement leak search. firemen contained the blaze with small overall damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
Warren Avenue
City Square
Charlestown
DaPrato
Brother
John DaPrato
J. A. Gordon
Gordon
James
Charestown
West End Street Railway
Bostonian Society Meets as Old State House Grows
At a Bostonian Society meeting in the Old State House President Curtis Guild cited Boston's early feats from the first church and free school to the first paper and temperance movement. He praised Winthrop era leadership and noted increasing membership and improved finances as visitors flock to the society’s expanding collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Curtis Guild
Boston
Winthrop
Guild
America
Prince
John Wilson
Boston Common
Puritana Promise Publicized by Governors and Leaders
The governor and ex governor of New Hampshire along with Concord’s mayor and ex mayor testify to Puritana as a radical cure for varied diseases. Proponents claim it cures long-standing cases by restoring digestion, creating new blood and vigor, and expelling impurities using New England roots and herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Concord
New England
Dixi Crosby
Dartmouth Medical College
Crosby
Andrew Killoren
John G. Tasker
E. E. Truesdell
George F. Underhill
New Hampshire Pharmaceutical Association
John H. Oberly
Man Sentenced for Injuring Fellow Worker at Boston Theatre
William H. James, colored, was sentenced by Judge Bond to one year in the House of Correction after assaulting George Harrison, also colored, on November 9 with a musket while both were employed at the Boston Theatre in Burmah. The blow fractured Harrison's skull and left him unconscious for hours. Harrison remained in hospital several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. James
Superior Criminal Court
Bond
House of Correction
George Harrison
Harrison
Boston
James
Sweden asks co operation on Andree balloon North Pole voyage
The Swedish foreign ministry sent a notice to Russia Denmark Great Britain and the United States urging cooperation for the projected North Pole balloon trip of Professor S A Andree. It asks those with polar coastlines to distribute leaflets seeking wind and sighting information to inform the expedition likely to start next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Foreign Ministry of
Sweden
Russia
Denmark
Great Britain
United States
North Pole
S. A. Andree
Andree
Diamond thieves arrested in Hartford nab two suspects
Two men believed to be expert diamond thieves under police surveillance for days were arrested in Hartford. Identified as H. W. Gardner and James Brown alias Allen, they traveled from Providence last week and will be held for examination as possible New York Burden diamond theft suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
H. W. Gardner
James Brown
Allen
Providence
New York
Addicks Ordered to Pay Divorce Costs in Delaware Suit
Superior Court in Wilmington, Delaware, orders J Edward Addicks to pay $7250 in costs within sixty days after denying Mrs Addicks divorce. court approves commissioner's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Superior Court
J. Edward Addicks
Police Relief Association In Boston Increases Dues
The adjourned Boston Police Relief Association meeting held yesterday at 2 30 in the Charity building on Chardon street voted to raise annual dues from 4 to 10 dollars. The result showed 26 votes for 10 and 50 against, setting future dues at 10 dollars per year payable quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Police Relief Association
Chardon Street
Cambridge Ridge Officer Honored for Rescue Feats
Patrolman Patrick Murray of Station 2 Cambridgeport received a silver medal from the Massachusetts Humane Society for heroically saving two men from drowning in the Charles River. The July 11, 1894 and December 18, 1895 incidents saw him enter the river in full uniform. Murray is famed as a brave and effective Cambridge officer and brother to Captain Murray and Inspector Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murray
Cambridgeport
Massachusetts Humane Society
Charles River
Murray
Cambridge
Captain Murray
Inspector Murray
Women’s Philharmonic Orchestra tour dates listed
The Women’s Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Mrs. M. Sherman Raymond will perform in Nashua on January 15, Franklin Falls on January 16, Bristol on January 17, and Manchester on January 18. The report also notes a sailors’ supper by Roxbury’s Immanuel Church and an Ellis Club meeting at 109 West Cedar Street to discuss John Hernan’s departure for Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Philharmonic Orchestra
M. Sherman Raymond
Nashua
N. H
Franklin Falls
Bristol
Manchester
Jack Tars
Boston
Seaman’s Friend Society
Immanuel Church
Roxbury
Ellis Club
West End
West
Cedar Street
John Hernan
Hernan
Washington, D. C
Leap year party and grand ball announced in local halls
A leap year party is set for Thursday evening January 30 in Cotillon Hall Mechanics building with a reception from 8 to 8:30. The Manhattan Club plans its first grand ball Friday evening January. Mrs Mary A Livermore will preside at a Beneficent Society meeting Thursday at Sleeper Hall New England Conservatory with Miss Laura Chant speaking and musical selections. A public installation of officers of the Boston Bichloride of Gold Club is scheduled for Wednesday January 15 at Friendship Hall Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillon Hall
Mechanics’ Building
M. H. Chamberlain
O. T. Clark
L. M. Kimball
Manhattan Club
Charlestown
Roughan’s Hall
Laura Ormiston Chant
Beneficent Society
Sleeper Hall
New England Conservatory
Mary A. Livermore
Carl Stasny
William H. Dunham
Boston Bichloride of Gold Club
Friendship Hall
Dorchester
Oswell Kills Mother Then Self in Oswego County
In Ogdensburg New York on January 14 William Oswell 33 shot his mother Virginia T Oswell and then killed himself The man had recently lost his job and was described as undoubtedly insane from financial worries Local authorities report a domestic tragedy with a suspected mental breakdown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdensburg
N. Y
William Oswell
Virginia T. Oswell
Fuller and Hohl Married At Nickelodeon Museum In City
Frank S. Fuller and Augusta Hohl wed in a ceremony by Justice Sid ney Laurence. The event occurred Monday evening at the Nickelodeon Museum located at 61 53 Hanover street. Also in Denver on Jan 11 Helen Milward Warrack and Francis Bradford Choate married in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller—Hohi
Sidney Laurence
Frank S. Fuller
Augusta Hohl
Nickelodeon
Hanover Strech
Choate—Warrack
Denver
Col
Helen Milward Warrack
James Warrack
Chicago
Francis Bradford Choate
Sacramento
Cal
Judge Choate
Salem
Obituary notices from Boston area dated January entries
Deaths listed for Grace Alley Cordelia Hutchings Mary H Larrabee Mary J Ryan Mary Frances Sargent widow Mary McNary with funeral details including locations Cedar Square Roxbury Tel e rapae Street and St Augustine Church dates January 7 12 13 15 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alley
Chicago
Grace
George R. Alley
Hutchings
Medford
Cordelia
John Hutchings
Larrabee
West Medford
Mary H. Larrabee
Ryan
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Organization
Wesell
Curtis & Spindell
Mass
Nervease
Nervease CO
Boston, Mass
Jonathan A. Lane
Lowe Way
Trask
National Relief Committee
MR. Bogigian
Twas Bank
Fosaker and
Jordan's Art Gallery
City Council
Labor Notes
Public Baths OF
Lindner
Waverley Block
Dartmouth College
W. H. James
Addicks
Cam Ridge
Marry ME
Louis
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Hallet & Davis
Remont Street
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