Second Church of Dorchester One of Greater Boston's oldest congregations
The Second Church of Dorchester traces back to 1806 with a 1808 organization of 64 members. Pastors included John Codman 1808 1847 James H Means and E N Packard 1879 1887. Notable relics include a Paul Revere bell and cups over 300 years old. About 2500 have joined since inception, with current membership near 1100 and ongoing active ministry.
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Second Church of
Dorchester
Congregational
Greater
Boston
John Codman
London
James H. Means
E. N. Packard
Arthur Little
Paul Revere
Cascarets promise quick relief for digestion woes
An old ad touts Cascarets as a universal remedy for constipation indigestion biliousness and stomach distress. It claims rapid results and lasting health with a 10 cent box available from all druggists. It also urges treating children with gentle cleansing.
Candidates File Complete Campaign Expense Reports
For the first time since the corrupt practices act many candidates in the city filed expense statements. By yesterday all candidates had submitted their campaign expense reports to the city clerk with seven filed earlier and five more on Monday.
Stoker Burned With Tar Fire at East Cambridge Yard
Charles Johnson aged 50 of 209 McGregor avenue Somerville is in serious condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after a tar fuel flare in a Boston and Maine railroad yard at East Cambridge yesterday morning. He was loading a furnace when flames erupted and burned him.
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Charles Johnson
McGregor Avenue
Somerville
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston and Maine
East Cambridge
Johnson
Her Word of Honor begins new serial in Sunday Post Magazine
The Sunday Post Magazine debuts the love romance Her Word of Honor next Sunday. Author Edith Macvane is Harvard Professor Macvane's daughter, adding local interest for New England readers.
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Sunday Post
Edith Macvane
Macvane
Harvard University
New England
Harvard
Miss MacVane
Redcliffe College
Ceriale
RAPP SAYS DIVA WIFE INSULTS HIM
William Rapp Jr., husband of opera star Mme Schumann Heink, accuses her of public humiliation by herself and her children. He says he was insulted and blames the diva for their separation. Rapp notes he resides at 521 West 111th Street.
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New York
Mme
Schumann-Heink
William Rapp, Jr
Mr. Rapp
West One Hundred and Eleventh Street
Rapp recounts failed marriage to famous singer Madame
Mr. Rapp details his view of Madame as a mother, claiming she kept children indulged and self reliant goals were thwarted by her motherly love. He says he aided her rise, cites concert earnings, and describes a quiet separation after clashing on ownership and home matters. He refuses to discuss legal action or her marriages.
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Mr. Rapp
Chicago
Madame
Butter Soars in New York to 42 Cents a Pound
New York January 16 wholesale butter rose to 42 cents a pound, a 28 year high. Retailers ask 52 cents with limited top quality supply. Dealers predict the highest U S butter price to be reached before week’s end amid uncertain future supplies.
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New York
Chelsea musician weds Attleboro cornetist in Chelsea
Anita the gypsy violinist Elizabeth Frances Taylor of Chelsea Mass married Oscar F Fosberg a cornet player at St Ansgarius Chelsea Jan 8 by Rev C Julius Ljungren. The couple kept the news until today and the bride has since played at New York theatres while Fosberg’s friends remain unaware of the marriage.
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Providence
Anita
Elizabeth Frances Taylor
Chelsea
Mass
Keith’s Theatre
C. Julius Ljunggren
St. Ansgarius’ Episcopal Church
Oscar F. Fosberg
Columbia Theatre
Attleboro
New York
Fosberg
Conferences Over Shoe Trust Suits Seek Settlement
Washington January 16 Conferences to settle the governments suit against United Shoe Machinery Company without protracted court action begin at the Department of Justice tomorrow Charles F Choate general counsel for the company will confer with Attorney General Wickersham and Assistant Fowler on civil and criminal prosecutions begun at Boston for Sherman act violations He is expected to outline how far the firm will go to meet government contentions.
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Washington
United Shoe Machinery Company
Department of Justice
Charles F. Choate
Wickersham
Fowler
Boston
Choate
Sunday Post Magazine Announces $10,000 Short Story Finale
The Sunday Post Magazine nears the end of its $10,000 short story contest. Four top stories from the series will be published in next Sunday's issue, promising readers the best contributions yet.
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Sunday Post
Wife testifies in divorce case after husband flees with belongings
Mrs. John R. Trask of Roxbury told Judge White that her husband deserted the four room apartment after stripping it of all furniture and selling items bought on installment. She described his chronic drunkenness and removal of movables before his disappearance. Judge White reserved decision.
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John R. Trask
Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury
White
Superior Court
Glidden Dinner Stirs Talk of Gubernatorial Candidacy
Former Councillor Walter Glidden will attend a complimentary dinner at the Hotel Somerset on January 28. The event is described as nonpartisan with a large attendance of business associates, though Glidden is frequently named as a possible Republican lieutenant governor candidate.
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Walter
Glidden
Somerset
Miners Split On Wage Scale At UMWA Convention
In Indianapolis on January 16 the United Mine Workers of America opened its annual convention amid disagreement over wage policy. Some leaders favor district level contracts while others push for a national position before any agreement. President White planned to present his plan to the scale committee and did not reveal it beforehand.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Miners’ General Union
White
Frank J. Hayes
Polic
Officials near unorganized coal fields may avert strike
A national strike, if avoided, would depend largely on officials from districts bordering unorganized coal fields. The report notes the regional influence and potential negotiation leverage held by these officials in staving off workplace disruption.
Arraigned for Non-Support Wing Ordered to Pay $8 Weekly
Arthur W. Wing of New York formerly of Malden was arraigned in Malden District Court before Judge Bruce on a non-support charge. The judge ordered Wing to pay eight dollars per week for his son's support through April. Mrs. Wing said she had received no support for 18 months. they had been married 15 years. Wing claimed he had not seen his child, a claim Mrs. Wing denied.
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Madame
Chicago
Arthur W. Wing
New York
Malden
Bruce
Wing
Narragansett Bay Ice Choked Hinders Navigation
Newport Rhode Island January 16 Narragansett Bay lies ice bound with the west passage nearly closed to ships. The City of Newport failed to return from Providence after a first trip in five days and the General from Wickford also did not complete its return. Tugs and barges are held up in the harbor.
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Newport
R. I
Narragansett Bay
West Passage
City of
Providence
Wickford Line
General
Wickford
Hay's Hair Health Promises Natural Color Restoration
An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health as a non dye solution to gray hair, claiming rapid color restoration and a youthful look. It offers a money back guarantee and a trial bottle for 10 cents, with pricing at $1.00 and 50 cents through drug stores or direct from Philo Hay Spec. Co., Newark, New Jersey.
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Hay
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark, N. J
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