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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1904

Page

4

Constitution to be kept at Boston yard as museum core

Secretary Moody follows Rear Admiral Cappes plan to preserve the historic Constitution by keeping it at the Boston navy yard and repairing it periodically. The ship’s starboard will become a naval museum core, and the next battleship funded by Congress will be named Constitution to preserve the name.

Washington Cappes Navy Moody Constitution Navy Yard Boston Boston Yard Congress

Reform Crusade Draws Mixed Opinions in Boston

Various leaders and citizens weigh Judge Emmons's crusade against vice and crime. Rep. Coulthurst notes focus on street safety. ex-mayor Hart and others call for comprehensive action by the Governor's appointee. Respondents criticize selective morality while urging visible law and order.

Boston Emmons Thomas N. Hart Nathan Matthews, Jr

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Floods rage across western Pennsylvania amid warning

Large floods menace western Pennsylvania with Monongahela and Allegheny rivers rising to 65 feet, 1.7 feet above the 18% flood level. Officials urge caution as forecasters monitor the rivers through Friday night. The Holland Society dinner in New York features Bryan and Sir Chentung Liang Cheng amid remarks on peace and justice.

Pittsburg Penn Pennsylvania Weather Bureau Monongahela Allegheny Rivers Ridgeway New York Holland Society of New York Waldorf-Astoria William J. Bryan George C. Lorimer Chentung Liang Cheng James M. Beck Theodore M. Banta John M. Vrooman Roosevelt Holland Society

Pension plans for city’s old employees in council action

At a Common Council meeting Councilman Fitagerad urged state legislation to allow city pensions for employees paid under $3 a day who served over 20 years and became incapacitated. Other orders included snow removal funding, Evacuation Day observances, full-time park staff, and a committee to study court facilities. Mayor Collins urged consolidating lamp duties under the streets department.

Common Council Fitagerad Ward Drummond Ward 14 South Boston Whelton Board of Aldermen Park Department Murray Ward 3 Ain Patrick A. Collins

Ellery Clark Wins At YMCA Games in Boston

Ellery H. Clark, School Committeeman, won first in the shot put at the annual YMCA handicap games in Boston, throwing 42 ft 4 1 2 in with a four foot handicap. He also placed in the 60 yard dash, with other events listing winners Ernest Curley and L. H. Collern among others. Medals were awarded and plans announced for the Rhode Island Massachusetts state handicap meet at a future date.

Boston Y L. H Colae Story A. Bradford W. R. Ziegler L. H. Collurn H. G. Rusigari E. H. Clark Pinchester Ernest Curley L. H. Collern L. Martin Y Story I. F. Runey W. A. Bradford Pcratch W.radfor F. Runey Ernest Curoe Apaken Assell Atc Ronin H. H. Cosper Rhode Island Massachusetts Taunton Boston

Mellory Keeps Decision Over Sweeney in 12 Round Bout

Lawrence January 21 William Honey Mellory of Charlestown earned the decision over Patsey Sweeney of Manchester New Hampshire after a 12 round bout at the West End Athletic Club.

Lawrence William Honey) Mellory Charlestown Patsey Sweeney Manchester N. H West End Athletic Club

Boston Police Reforms Chronicle 1884 1896

A historical overview traces Boston police reforms from 1884 General A. P. Martin to 1896 efforts. It notes the establishment of the Boston Police Commission under Albert T. Whiting, campaigns against gambling and poolrooms, and actions by Captain Pierce and Mayor Martin to curb vice. Boxing legislation also emerged from reform efforts.

Boston A. P. Martin Boston Police Commission Albert T. Whiting Pierce Division 2 Martin

Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills Cure Headache

Many suffer headaches from liver troubles and biliousness. The pill claim removes the cause by purifying the liver and improving digestion, restoring nerves and sleep. They are advertised as a natural laxative with quick relief and cost 26 cents.

Smith Genuine W. F. Smith

Vermont Diners Laud Vermont Dines in Boston Dinner

Three hundred Vermonters gathered for the 18th annual Vermont Association of Boston banquet at the Vendome. Officers elected included President Josiah H. Benton Jr and vice presidents Albert Clarke and Eugene N. Foss. remarks from Governor John G. McCullough and readers from President Roosevelt praised Vermont.

Green Mountain State Vermont Association of Boston Josiah H. Benton, Jr Albert Clarke Eugene N. Foss N. L. Sheldon Charles K. Darling William H. Davis Arthur L. Robinson Everett C. Benton Isaiah R. Clark Wade Keyes Elmer £. Silver William Craig William L. Quimby George P. Anderson Addison O. Denney John G. McCullough Vermont Roosevelt McCullough Dewey Clark William Olin Collins Patrick A. Collins Boston Stanton

City Point Catholic Association Ball Plans

The City Point Catholic Association of South Boston organizes a reunion and ball for February 8 at Copley Hall. President Charles H. Slattery leads an invited guests committee including Coleman McGrath Edward Logan Frank Leahy Leo Ryder and Joseph Coleman. Notable guests listed include Governor Bates Lieutenant-Gov Guild Mayor Collins and other Boston Catholic leaders. Floor director Joseph Dolaf was chosen at the last meeting.

City Point Catholic Association City Point Catholic Association of South Boston Copley Hall Charles H. Slattery Coleman J. McGrath Edward L. Logan Frank Nicholson Francis T. Leahy Leo J. Ryder Joseph F. Coleman John L Bates Curtis Guild P. A. Collins John F. Fitzgerald Joseph H. O'Neil George H. Tinkham John R. Murphy Boston Vicinity Joseph C. Dolaf

Fire scare at Salvation Army home roxbury paper room

A small fire in the paper room at the Salvation Army Industrial Home on Hampden Street Roxbury last evening caused excitement among about 50 lodgers. The men extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived.

Salvation Army Hampden Street Roxbury

Foresters Reinstall Officers by D H C C R Wirth

Germania Court of Foresters officers were re installed last evening by D H C C R Wirth and suite Father Jutz S J gave the installation addresses. A collation was served after the ceremony.

Germania Court of Foresters R. George Wirth Father Jutz S. J D. H. C. R. Wirth

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Fragmentary line suggests advice for health but lacks identifiable person, event, or organization to summarize into a newspaper item.

Strengthening and Fortifying Your System

This advisory notes that adopting a robust routine will bolster health and resilience. It emphasizes consistent practices to maintain wellness, promising lasting protection and improved vitality through sustained effort.

Russia Formally Replies To Japanese Note In Courteous Yet Firm Terms

London dispatches report Russia’s reply to the latest Japanese note was prepared at a ministerial council chaired by the Czar. The tone is courteous but firm and was approved unanimously by ministers including M. Witte, head of the committee of ministers.

London St. Petersburg Daily Telegraph The Daily Mail Russia M. Witte Committee of Ministers

Beans for Breakfast at 44th Mass Reunion

The 28th annual reunion of the Forty fourth Massachusetts Regiment Association was held at Young's Hotel with about 140 members present from across the country. Speaker Mr. Gardner recalled singing Beans for Breakfast 41 years ago at Readville Farm, as an informal business meeting preceded the banquet. Guests included John E. Gilman, G A R past commander, James B. Wolff, past vice commander, Col. Charles E B Hapgood of the Fifth New Hampshire, and J B Fort of the Fifth Rhode Island.

Mass Fortyfourth Massachusetts Regiment Association Young’s Hotel Far West South Readville Farm Gardner John E. Gilman James B. Wolff Charles EB. Hapgood New Hampshire J. B. Fort Rhode Island

Shakspere Ballads At Catholic Union Hall

A large audience greeted J Dwyer yesterday at Catholic Union Hall as he delivered his first musical lecture in the John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle series. He was applauded for his treatment, with varied musical interludes adding charm. John P Leahy presided. next program features The Thirteenth the Greatest of Centuries by James J Walsh.

Shakspere Catholic Union Hall J. Dwyer C Union Hall James J. Walsh New York City

Great Gorge Threatens Dayton as Miami River Floods Persist

An ice gorge at Steele's dam on the Miami River north of Dayton, Ohio endangers residents of Riverdale and North Dayton with a repeat flood from 1898. South Miami Valley areas are flooded, Dwire Station is underwater, and the Cincinnati Dayton Toledo Traction line is blocked by washouts. Water reaches three to four feet in streets.

Dayton, O Steele's Dam Miami River Riverdale Dayton Miami Valley Dwire Cincinnati, Dayton & Toledo Traction

Merry Will Approved In Suffolk Probate Court

In Suffolk Probate Court the will of Mrs. Susan G W Merry was allowed and letters granted to her daughter Mrs Irena F Wentworth. The will named Captain Warren of Police Station 14 as executor and bequeathed the Woodlawn Cemetery family lot to him while the remainder of the estate including Charlestown real estate and a Lake Pleasant residence went to Wentworth.

Suffolk Susan G. W. Merry Irena F. Wentworth Captain Warren Police Station 14 Wentworth Woodlawn Cemetery Charlestown Lake Pleasant

Spanish War Veterans Hold First Grand Military Ball

Roxbury Command 291 Spanish War Veterans staged their first grand ball at Paine Memorial Hall. The grand march led by Mr Gilbert Kelly and Miss Beattie included Frank Hall and Miss Mayme Algeyre among about 100 couples. A large flag welcomed attendees and portraits of national heroes Schiey, Dewey and Roosevelt lined the hall.

Roxbury Command Paine Memorial Hall Gilbert Kelly Beattie Frank Hall Mayme Algeyre Roxbury Commandery Schiey Dewey Roosevelt

Scots Charitable Society Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Scots Charitable Society held its annual meeting electing Duncan D Russell as president Lachlan Wallace as vice president John S Loudon as treasurer Peter F Patterson as secretary Alexander Murray as assistant secretary John Hamilton as cemetery lots trustee Forbes L McKenzie and Charles Thomson on relief committees James Stewart as chair of relief committee James B Hill and Peter H Lawson on audit committee Dr Robert Disbrow as physician and Rev Dr S C Gunn as chaplain The society counts 264 members.

The Scots’ Charitable Society Duncan D. Russell Lachlan Wallace John S. Loudon Peter F. Patterson Alexander Murray John Hamilton Forbes L. McKenzie Charles Thomson James Stewart James B. Hill Peter H. Lawson Robert Disbrow S C.gunn

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