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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1904

Page

2

Alderman Bromberg Handles 33 Committees

The Republican Alderman Bromberg, sole GOP member on the board, is assigned to 38 committees and may face clashes with overlapping meetings. Chairing claims and finance, he aims to represent his party across the city while juggling jobs, appropriations, and Evacuation Day duties.

Aldermanic Chamber Board of Aldermen Bromberg Doyle Long Island Alderman Bromberg City Hall Lamp Department Jim Donovan Frothingham Baldwin Curley Hennessey Slattery Quigley Bresnahan Whelton Kneeland Bowen O'Toole Hennessee Aprsopeia Hens Bowen O’ Toole Kelton Bath Bowen Finance O’toole Revere Gatley Alderman Doyle Vyenteenth Labor Day Ke Aout Hemoray Wyeennessey Patriots

Porter Associates Second Annual Ball At Lyceum Hall East Boston

Lyceum Hall in East Boston hosted the Porter Associates second annual ball last night. A five-number concert preceded the grand march led by Floor Marshal William T. Foley and his sister Lizzie Foley. The dance program included thirty two numbers.

Lyceum Hall Boston Porter Associates William T. Foley Lizzie Foley

Navy May Rebuild Constitution at Portsmouth Yard

The Navy Department received an inquiry about the frigate Constitution, long idle in Boston and moved from Charlestown. The inquiry seeks original rebuilding costs repairs and estimates for reconstruction. A Congress bill backed by patriotic societies urges rebuilding, with Long previously stating any rebuild would occur at Portsmouth yard.

Portsmouth N.H Navy Department Constitution Boston Long Congress Charlestown Navy Yard Portsmouth Yard

Little Boy Unclaimed from Chardon Street Home

A three year old boy with brown eyes and hair, named Alfred McGlinchey, remains unclaimed at the Chardon Street Home after being found last Saturday near Battery Street by a patrolman. Foreign looking couple questioned as possible parents, but no word on his family. Police and Post investigators canvassed nearby areas and hospitals with no results. The child says his mamma is with Auntie Kate and that his papa works in a shop.

Chardon Street Battery Street Alfred McGlinchey Chelsea Street Kate Post

Liquor Dealers Say Boston Licenses Will Not Be Renewed

Distraught by police policy many Boston liquor dealers plan not to renew licenses this year. They contend license costs and harassment from headquarters officers, spotters, and inspectors have reduced profits and driven many to exit the trade. The Police Board may not cut licenses because dealers themselves will relinquish licenses. The result is a sharp drop in business as fear of inspection shapes behavior and hotels benefit.

Boston Lee

Rockefeller Wanted as Witness in Wardner Suit

William C. Rockefeller, the New York millionaire, is sought as a witness by Torrey B. Wardner in a suit to recover 125000 from Albert C. Burrage for services alleged to have aided in settling disputes between H. H. Rogers of Standard Oil and J. Edrd Addicks in the local gas controversy. The case, before Judge Richardson, seeks Rockefeller deposition by commission and amendment to specify financial benefits from Wardner’s work. Wardner’s assignee in insolvency, H. M. Burton, seeks substitution as plaintiff. decision reserved.

William C. Rockefeller New York Torrey B. Wardner Albert C. Burrage H. H. Rogers Standard Oil Company J. Edrd Addicks Richardson Equity Superior Court Mr. Rockefeller Wardner H. M. Burton Suffolk

Miss Patch Nearly Drowned in Mammoth Cave Rescue

Malden resident Miss Josie M Patch narrowly escaped drowning at Mammoth Cave in Louisville Kentucky thanks to a guide's calm actions. She, with brother A Warren Patch of 6 Hawthorne Street, had traveled to Kentucky as a delegate to the National League of Commission Merchants convention. The Patch brothers are part of Patch and Roberts commission merchants on North Market Street. Miss Patch is a past matron of the Eastern Star and a prominent Universalist member in Malden.

Miss Patch Mammoth Cave Malden Louisville A. Warren Patch Hawthorne Street Mr. Patch Kentucky National League of Commission Merchants Patch Patch & Roberts Commission Merchants North Market Street Eastern Star Universalist Church

Nervousness linked to coffee replacement with Postum says Memphis man

A Memphis furniture dealer credits Postum with curing nervous spells after a physician advised replacing coffee. He weighed 142 pounds then and 165 now, with all old troubles gone. He testifies before a notary that Postum caused his improvement, citing Battle Creek based Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville. Trial sizes advertise a copy with each package.

Memphis Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Making of a Jesuit discussed by Rev. T. J. Gasson

At Young's Hotel the Charitable Irish Society held its monthly meeting with President Michael J. Jordan presiding. Rev. Thomas I. Gasson S J of Boston College gave an engaging talk on the making of a Jesuit detailing admission prerequisites, life during and after studies, and the valued virtue of obedience.

Irish Society Young’s Hotel Michael J. Jordan Thomas I. Gasson S. J Boston College Order of the Society of Jesus

Senate Talks Postal Frauds and Canal Question

Washington January 18 The Senate split attention between a postal fraud inquiry and the Panama canal issue. Hale urged sending all postal investigation resolutions to the committee on post offices. Gorman supported that disposition. The canal debate centered on Teller arguing the U S course in Panamanian revolt violated international law and morals.

Washington Senate Messrs. Hale Gorman Hale Committee On Post Offices Panama Canal

Koch Tuberculine claims cure asthma and consumption

Advertises Koch Tuberculine and Inhalation Apparatus as a worldwide cure for consumption asthma bronchitis and catarrh. Details Berlin Germany imports and Boston office at 861 Boylston St and 361 Boylston St for home treatment. free consultation and examination offered with mail order booklet.

Koch Boston Boylston, St

Arrests of alleged Iroquois ghoul in theatre fire loot

Chicago police arrested Louis Witz keeper of a Dearborn and Randolph saloon near the Iroquois Theatre for robbing the dying during the fire. He allegedly took 199 dollars from Mrs. E. Trask and split it with Charles Conway and Thomas McCarthy, with a third man from St. Louis still at large. Confessions said to have been obtained.

Chicago Louis Witz Dearborn Randolph Streets Witz E. Trask Charles Conway Thomas McCarthy St. Louis

Another Wentworth agreement reaches in probate case

Salem January 18 Another agreement has been drawn up between parties in the will of the late Arioch Wentworth replacing the rejected plan. Judge Harmon of the Probate Court authorized a forthcoming statement as the case awaits court approval. The dispute involves the distribution of several million dollars.

Salem Arioch Wentworth Ment Harmon

John Foley Hurt While Saving Others From Runaway Horse

John Foley of 7 Albert street was injured yesterday near Tremont and Texas streets while trying to stop a runaway horse and wagon rushing at a group of women about to enter a car. He reached for the bridle, missed, and was thrown against a passing car. The horse was restrained by officers and Foley was taken to City Hospital with wounds to his legs and side.

John Foley Albert Street Tremont Texas Foley

Triangular Contest for Hingham Postmastership

In Hingham on January 18 Major Lyman B. Whiton remains a candidate to fill the postmastership when George Cushing’s term ends. This morning W. I. James announced his own candidacy, and Hubert J. Tulley is also in contention with supporters eager for his appointment.

Hingham Lyman B. Whiton George Cushing W. I. James Hubert J. Tulley

Emmons Postpones Fitzgerald Brothers Case

The hearing on charges against the Fitzgerald brothers owners of the Brighton Hotel for license violations was postponed indefinitely. Judge Emmons offered no reason when questioned yesterday afternoon.

Emmons Fitzgerald Bros Fitzgerald Brothers Brighton

Annual Civic Club Meeting in Newton Rooms

About seven Civic Club members gathered at Newton Club in Newtonville for their annual meeting. President Sidney Harwood presided as city affairs were discussed and newly elected members of the city government were introduced.

Civic Club Newton Rooms Newtonville Newton Club Sidney Harwood

Disaster at Bloemfontein Drowns Dozens in Reservoir Burst

Orange River Colony January 18. Nearly 30 people drowned and three hotels and 176 houses destroyed when a reservoir burst at Bloemfontein yesterday. Hundreds are homeless and destitute from the disaster.

Bloemfontein Orange River Colony

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TRE James H. Doyle Alderman Slattery Martin Lomasney Alderman Bowen Nolan White Dental Washington ST R. H. White Co THE Boston Caledonian Club Robert Burns Anniversary Mechanics E. Charlton Black Ll.d Tina Crawford Glasgow E. Janet Steele R. Geo. T. Martin Sweetest Dan Lally Comedia Sheriff Mute Dunbar Highland Dress ‘Association Gilchrist & Co Robert Anderson Tremont St John McGregor Ellot St Simpson Bros Merchants’ Row Chas.e. Davis Boylston ST Arlington Davis Art Davis & Shannon Elled Pen Co Waters St Navy Dept M’glinchey Chardon ST Lad William Rockefeller T. J. Gasson, S. J Edward Koch Wentworth Hood Ingra Ham Davie J Ingraham Artisi Winter Pitvs DR. Hilton Will Hilton G. W. Hilton M. D Lowell Mass Lord Coleridgesordice England Cook Eadle Kansas Bausemere Charlestown Mary Fia Myone Frank Bausemere Polk St St. Francis de Sales Marshall Mary David Marshall Trent Seeness
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