Rewards for Giffin's Crew From Gloucester
Gloucester January 17 Captain Robert Giffin and five crew members of the schooner Conqueror receive a silver medal and $15 each from the Massachusetts Life Saving Association for rescuing the British schooner Eric off Nauset in December. Giffin will also get the society's formal certificate. The crew launched from the Conqueror and towed oars to reach the distressed Eric and saved all aboard.
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Massachusetts Life Saving Association
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Giffin
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Emperor decorates Queen Helena for Calabria Sicily aid
Emperor Francis Joseph awarded Queen Helena of Italy the Grand Cross of the Order of Elizabeth for self sacrificing and heroic labors after the Calabria and Sicily earthquake. The decoration came with an autograph letter.
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Francis Joseph
Elizabeth
Helena
Italy
Calabria
Sicily
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Claim
An advertisement from a Boston retailer touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a remedy for dandruff and baldness. It claims the product grows hair in 93 of 100 tested cases and offers a money back guarantee with two sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Trair
Boston
Rexall
Mrs Francis of Brockton Celebrates 97th Birthday
Brockton January 17 Mrs Arathusa Francis called the grand old lady of Prospect Hill yesterday marked her birthday and boasted she has never suffered a day of sickness in 97 years. She cares for her home with her son City Assessor George A Grant and remains Brockton s oldest housekeeper born January 16 1812 in Rochester daughter of Richard and Kaziah Randall mother of eight. She hails from a long lived family and hopes to reach past her mother who died at 103.
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Arathusa Francis
Prospect Hill
Francis
George A. Grant
Mrs. Francis
Rochester
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Kaziah Randall
Mattapoisett
Taft Auto Purchase Bill Seeks $12,000 Urgency
The urgent deficiency bill reported today by the appropriations committee includes a $12,000 appropriation to buy automobiles for President Taft.
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Washington
Thouse
Appropriations Committee
Taft
Gift for Suffragette Pankhurst Chain Presented
Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Miss Pankhurst return from Switzerland to London. Mrs. Pankhurst accepts a jewelled chain publicly presented by her admirers as a token of support for the suffrage movement.
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London
Miss Pankhurst
Switzerland
A Simple Home Remedy for Constipation Advised
A hospital matron says neglected constipation drives more surgeries for appendix and rectal diseases. She promotes a mild formula using cascara essence cardiol rhubarb syrup to be taken after meals by adults and children, claiming it gently corrects bowels with long use reducing need except after heavy meals or colds.
Martin Lomasney sermon sparks calls for focus on gospel
Dr Clifton D Gray of Upham's Corner preached at Stoughton Street Baptist Church on Martin Lomasney the Ward 8 preacher. He warned that preachers must avoid politics while sermonizing and urged a fair deal only if the content is worthy.
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Stoughton Street Baptist Church
Upham’s Corner
Martin Lomasney
Ward 8
Ward politician Martin Lomasney philosopher of life imposes limits
A newspaper interview portrays Ward leader Martin Lomasney as a philosopher figure. It contrasts his anthropology with religious and literary references, noting conscience and immortality debates, and warns that ignoring the afterlife shapes present morals. The piece blends literary allusions with political persona.
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Boston
New Officers of A. O. H. Divisions Are Installed
Suffolk County President Richard Dwyer installed Division 40 Jamaica Plain officers James H. Maguire as president Jere J Hourin vice president Timothy J. Riley financial secretary John Ryall recording secretary William J. Burke treasurer Thomas Roach sergeant at arms Francis J Horgan chairman of standing committee A collation followed with remarks by Lally Hourin Dwyer and Horgan Also installation speakers attended for Divisions 31 Field's Corner and 44 West End with National President Matthew Cummings and others.
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Suffolk County
Richard Dwyer
Order of Hibernians
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Peter J. Ranney
James H. Maguire
Jere J. Hourin
Timothy J. Riley
John Ryall
William J. Burke
Thomas Roach
Francis J. Horgan
Thomas F. Lally
Jere J. Whourin
Dwyer
Division 31
Field's Corner
Matthew Cummings
Division 44
West End
Holy Name Feast Observed Across Catholic Churches
The Holy Name of Jesus feast was celebrated in archdiocese churches with special services and an afternoon Cathedral vespers. A parade of Holy Name Society branches was canceled due to bad weather, disappointing many members. The Cathedral service featured vespers led by Rev George J Patterson and a sermon on the Society’s aims by Very Rev J R Meagher O P.
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Society of the Holy Name
North End
South End
Roxbury
City
George J. Patterson
Holy Name Society
J. R. Meagher
O. P
Dominican Church
St. Vincent of
Fever heat as campaign nears first gunfire next week
The passage notes heightened interest and a tense mood in the campaign as observers anticipate the first gun being fired within a week. It emphasizes public eagerness and the charged atmosphere surrounding the forthcoming event.
Largest world revival to begin in Boston led by Chapman
Tomorrow night Boston witnesses a global revival led by Rev. Dr. J Wilbur Chapman and Evangelist Alexander. Fifty evangelists and singers accompany them to reach an estimated 500000 people through day and night meetings across the city and suburbs. Tremont Temple hosts much of the campaign with services daily.
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Tremont Temple
Two Injured on L Train in City Square Incident
An electric switch was turned on as a north bound elevated train neared City square station in Charles town about 7 55 yesterday morning. Guard Guy L Gardner and Everett resident John Selberg suffered severe hand burns. The train was taken to Friend street station and both men were treated at Relief Hospital.
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Charlestown
Guy L. Gardner
John Selberg
Everett
Gardner
Selberg
Friend Street
Relief Hospital
Spinal Paralysis Epidemic Reported Near Vienna
A malignant spinal paralysis named polio myelitis has broken out among children in Vienna and nearby towns. Doctors report this illness resembling a past American outbreak that affected thousands.
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Vienna
America
Death of Rev. John J. Murphy in Weymouth
The Rev. John J. Murphy, pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart for 25 years, died today at the parochial residence of heart disease. Born in Sandwich, he studied at the Troy Seminary and Boston College and began as a curate in Waltham before leading Weymouth parish.
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John J. Murphy
Church of the Sacred Heart
Mr. Murphy
Sandwich
Troy
N. Y
Boston College
Waltham
Army tournament closes in Manila with 2000 troops review
Governor General Smith and Generals Tasker H. Bliss and Albert L. Mills reviewed 2000 troops in Manila yesterday, closing one of the largest and most successful military tournaments yet held.
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Manila
Smith
Tasker H. Bliss
Albert L. Mills
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