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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1904

Page

2

German American Alliance demands McArthur resignation

The National German American Alliance issues a letter to Major General McArthur demanding accountability for remarks about Germans in America. It calls for dismissal for future offenses and notes protests already sent to President Roosevelt with petitions from Minnesota and other branches urging his resignation.

Washington National German-American Alliance McArthur Honolulu United States United States Army Navy Germany Roosevelt

All the World Is at War Says Dr Henson Sermon

Reverend P Henson preached at Tremont Temple on The God of Peace linking global冲 conflict to nations and souls. He warned about Russia Japan America China and class tensions while asserting God battles humankind and nations in a world at war.

DR. Henson P. 8. Henson Tremont Temple Russia Japan Germany America Cathay China Eliot Watterson Newport

Miners May Fight Operators Again in Indianapolis

United Mine Workers of America to convene in Indianapolis tomorrow with about 1000 delegates. A recent 10 cent per ton wage cut by operators has raised expectations of conflict. The 16 day convention will set the stage for joint talks with operators on a wage scale at the central competitive field.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America Tomlinson Hall

More Trouble for Dr Briggs

The Rev Charles A Briggs of the Cathedral of St John the Divine and Union Theological Seminary stirred a new controversy by a paper read before the Church Club of New York. Bishop Potter requested a copy for examination after George MacCulloch Miller raised the issue. Briggs questioned apostolic succession and suggested Rome held the strongest universal claim, while noting Rome’s view on Anglican orders as invalid.

New York Charlies A. Briggs Cathedral of St. John the Divine Union Theological Seminary Church Club of George MacCulloch Miller Potter Briggs Church of Rome Rome

Committees Named for the College Ball at Symphony Hall

A meeting of the Young Men's Catholic Association executive committee announced the committees for the big College Ball at Symphony Hall on February 16. John EB. Dore presided, with Rev. Whitney Boston College, ex-Congressman Fitzgerald, and others outlining preparations. Numerous committee rosters followed, listing chairs and members for Ladies, Advertising, Catering, Printing, and Souvenir duties, with notable officials and many parish names among the appointees.

Young Men’s Catholic Association col‘Dall Symphony Hall Association John EB. Dore Ther Whitney Boston College T. B. Fitzpatrick Fitzgerald James 8. Murphy William J. Daly Patrick Walch John R. Reilly Frank Rice

Mrs Devlin Dies After Lamp Burn Incident

Mrs Mary Devlin of Brookline died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being burned Saturday night while filling a lamp. Her husband and children were in bed when the flames broke out. she was rushed to the hospital where surgeons predicted her fatal injuries.

Mary Devlin Brookline Massachusetts General Hospital

Charlestown Livery Stable Fire Believed Incendiary

Police and fire officials concluded the Charlestown livery stable annex fire on Saturday night was incendiary, causing 36000 dollars in damage. Investigators note stable residents linked to Morse and Harvey as occupants, with sparks from a cigarette or pipe suspected. Fireman Ruby was injured, with back contusion and three broken ribs, and District Chief Pope called it one of the fiercest fires in years.

Charlestown Morse & Harvey Ruby Allen Street Erha Pope

Lynn mother forgives shooter in boy's death case

Jan 17 report notes the murdered boy Peter Greeley aged 11 died after a blow in a quarrel. Police will not order an autopsy due to the boy's age and the mother's forgiving stance toward Eddie La Gare and his family. Playmates visited the white casket as floral tributes arrived. burial set for St. Mary's Cemetery tomorrow.

Lynn Peter Greeley

Mills Celebrate Silver Wedding at East Boston Home

Lawrence Mills and his wife Mary Callaghan marked 25 years of marriage with a large reception at their home 40 Jeffries Street East Boston. Nearly all ten children joined friends to celebrate, with guests arriving between 8 and 10 pm on the event anniversary.

Lawrence Mills Mary Callaghan Father Morris Brookline

Criminal in City Coun cil says Withrow

Dr. Withrow denounces a condemned criminal serving on the city council. He warns citizens about following anyone who has led others into evil and urges trust only in those with clean records. The sermon at Park Street Church titled The Influence of One Bad Man covered moral accountability.

Withrow Park Street

Runaway Horse Triggers Alarm at Dudley Street Station

A horse hitched to a light sleigh bolted through a crowded Dudley street transfer station just after 3 pm upsetting crowds and narrowly missing the starter’s booth. The horse then sped to Washington street where it was finally stopped. Starter Cannon narrowly escaped injury during the incident.

Dudley Street Washington Street Cannon

Cyrus Jordan Dead at 741 Years in Saco

Professor Cyrus Jordan, former Hillsdale College president and longtime Maine educator, died at Ocean Park early today aged 74. He led Hillsdale College in Michigan, served Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, and was principal of Laconia Academy. From 1881 to 1900 he was assistant editor of the Morning Star in Boston. A widow and son survive.

Saco Cyrus Jordan Ocean Park Jordan Hillsdale College Hillsdale Mich Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Laconia Academy Laconia N. H Morning Star Boston

Fire Devastates Wheeling Business Block Trapping $200,000 Loss

A major blaze in Wheeling West Virginia destroyed nearly an entire city block in an hour. The Wheeling Daily News boiler rooms sparked the fire, consuming the newspaper plant, a wholesale liquor house owned by Shaeffer and Driehorst, and the Locke Bros. Shoe Company plant in a devastating early 20th century event.

W. Va Wheeling Daily News Shaeffer & Driehorst Locke Bros. Shoe Company

Fight Grows Lively Against Vivisection in Massachusetts

The anti vivisection movement in Massachusetts gains momentum with leaders like Herbert D Ward rallying broad support. Four former Governors and several Congress members sign a bill to extend animal cruelty laws and regulate experiments, arguing that safeguards will improve science while reducing cruel practices.

Massachusetts Herbert D. Ward Congress French Randolph Elith Stuart Phelps Ward Ward England Europe Capen Tufts College Boston Harvard Medical School Claflin Boutwell Brackett Long Powers Gillett Roberts Tirrell Keliher McNary

Bailey resigns over Panama treaty stance

U S Senator J W Bailey wire reports from Houston that he will retire from public life rather than vote for or support the Panama treaty ratification He accuses the President of defying the law and attempting to sway action toward the Panama route over Nicaragua He says he would dishonor his State and party by entertaining different sentiments.

Houston Tex Panama Bailey

Johnson Aims to Clean Up Washington Baseball Tangle

President Johnson and Bruce of the American League arrive in Washington to resolve local baseball affairs. Wilton J. Lambert meets them as talks continue with local parties to name new club magnates. Changes forecast include a wholly new outfield retiring Selbach and Ryan, with Winters, Stahl or Hillebrand, McCormick, Cassidy, and Coughlin in key positions. Johnson declines Detroit bid for Coughlin amid possible trades involving Orth for Hughes and Patten for White.

Washington Johnson Bruce American League Wilton J. Lambert Aeeeenne

Two Men Tie in Icy 50 Yard Ocean Swim at Scituate

In Scituate January 17 Charles H. Copeland and Walter H. Hayes swam 50 yards through frigid bay waters in light trunks. They started from Peggory Beach with 15 Owl Club members watching. After a grueling run over ice and snow they dived in, the race proving tightly contested in several degrees below freezing and heavy surf, ending in a tie.

Scituate Charles H. Copeland Walter H. Hayes Peggory Owl Club

Boom In Orders Of Catholics

The American Federation of Catholic Societies of Suffolk county held its quarterly convention at St. Rose Hall. 98 delegates from 76 societies attended as 8666 members were listed across groups including Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus. 3566 members joined in the past year. President D F Sheehan praised the federation for conservatism and growth.

American Federation of Catholic Societies of Suffolk County St. Rose Hall Worcester Street Dennis F. Sheehan T. F. Kelly D. J. Byrne T. J. Gallivan Ancient Order of Hibernians Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Knights of Columbus Holy Name Societies D. F. Sheehan Federation

Bryan's dollar dinner tonight in Lincoln Nebraska

Five hundred tickets have been issued for the dollar dinner to honor W. J. Bryan in Lincoln. The program features many leading Democrats of the state with Bryan to depart for New York Tuesday for the Holland Society banquet and then head south for lectures.

Lincoln, Neb W. J. Bryan Bryan Lincoln New York Holland Society South

Funeral of James Peacock at Emmanuel Church West Roxbury

The funeral for James Peacock of 227 Temple Street West Roxbury who died Friday of pneumonia was held yesterday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church West Roxbury with Rev Samuel Snelling officiating. Pallbearers were William Lascelles Robert McLeish James Atcheson John Atcheson William Barckley and F N Barton. The surpliced choir sang Lead Kindly Light Jesus Lover of My Soul and Abide With Me.

James Peacock Temple Street West Roxbury Emmanuel Episcopal

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim

An advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laza ive Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money refund if not effective and includes a signature line attributed to W Grove on each box, priced at 25 cents.

Ali Eer W. Grove Smith Deelers

Emmons Tours Private Dinners and Stations

Judge Emmons with Commissioner Charles P. Curtis toured last night visiting several private dinner parties. They also stopped at all second class hotels and Station 5 district, drawing reactions from hosts who found the judge’s conduct rude.

Judge Emmons Charles P. Curtis Station 5 District

Multiple Charestown Obituaries Mixed With Notices

Notices of deaths for Mary Bausemere and Anna Fuller in Charlestown, with funeral details at St Francis Sales and 9 School Street respectively. burial for Anna in Billerica. Additional notices for Patrick Mc funeral in Roxbury and Mystic Lodge D of R members to take notice.

Bausemere Charlestown Maryee Frank Bausemere Uinn Polk St St. Francis Sales Fuller Anna M John Fuller School St

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