Thousand-Dollar Collection For Boston Unemployed At Trinity Church
About $1000 was raised at Trinity Church in Boston yesterday in response to Dr. Alexander Mann's appeal for the unemployed. Morrison I. Swift did not attend, but several of his lieutenants and some supporters were present. The funds will be administered through the Boston Provident Association on Chardon Street after case investigations.
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Boston
Trinity Church
Swift
Dundee Street
Trinity
Alexander Mann
Christ
James A. Beaty
Beachlan Avenue
Revere
Caleb F. Howard
Quincy
Howard
Swift's unemployed army at Trinity Church scene
Volunteers and unemployed men gathered outside Trinity Church on Dun dee street seeking work rather than alms, as Swift’s followers distributed cards and collected donations. Isaac Miller and other men spoke of hunger and pride, while Rev Alexander Mann urged charity within social class tensions. Two Swift lieutenants pledged to continue aiding the unemployed.
Winter Hill Church marks 25th anniversary in Somerville
The Winter Hill Congregational Church and its pastor Rev. Charles L. Noyes celebrated the 25th anniversary with a 10:30 morning service where the pastor reflected on the church’s work. The day included Sunday School exercises and a concluding evening service with addresses by Mayor Grimmons, Albion A. Perry, and several ministers from nearby cities.
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Winter Hill Congregational Church
Somerville
Charles L. Noyes
Mayor Grimmons
Albion A. Perry
William H. Pierson
Robert W. Beers
Francis A. Gray
C. Bushnell
Alexander McKenzie
Cambridge
J. H. Repes
Andover
Furniture Bargains at Paine Company Clearance Sale
The Annual Clearance Sale at Paine Furniture Company opens this morning on Canal Street. The store’s reputation for deep markdowns on standard goods draws a large crowd and thousands of loyal customers keen to seize this year’s exceptional price reductions aided by unsold last season’s stock. This sale promises reliable furniture at bargain prices and quick stock turnover.
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Paineurniture Company
Canal ‘Street
Theral
Mark Downs
Paine Company
Day Off for Policemen in City Incident
A wave of police officers enjoyed 24 hours respite from duty after roll call, though they must remain in the city for emergencies. Superior officers expect minor hitches as the plan settles into a working basis with single men likely to be more particular about the day.
Dynamite Explodes Before Officers Homes in Georgia Prohibition Tiff
In Girard Alabama tension between the Law and Order League and opponents of prohibition peaked as dynamite bombs exploded before the homes of T. Clifford, president of the league, and two local ministers. No damage reported.
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Georgia
Columbus
Law and Order League
Girard
Ala
Tt. Clifford
League
Rev J E Dodge Convalescing After Hospital Stay
After six weeks in Somerville Hospital the Rev John E Dodge a noted Congregational minister and Adams Square Church founder Worcester left with his bride and a nurse in an auto. They head to 14 Charles street Westboro, Mrs Dodges former home. Surgery for a serious condition was successful and the wedding occurred in hospital while he rested propped in bed.
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Somerville Hospital
John E. Dodge
New England
Adams Square Congregational Church
Worcester
Charles Street
Westboro
Glassett Accused of Dover Burglaries
Walter Glassett was arrested by Blanchard's detective agency in Waltham on a warrant for breaking and entering the Dover post office New Haven station and J. E. Higgins' store last week. He faced a rigid interrogation while detectives, after three days of work with a broken knife blade as a clue, brought him into custody as Dover terrorized by breaks and fires.
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Walter Glassett
Blanchard
Waltham
New Haven
J. E. Higgins
Dover
Mass
Glassett
No Pledged Massachusetts Delegation To GOP Convention
Washington Jan 26 reports that Senators Crane and Lodge agree there will be no pledged Massachusetts delegation to the Republican national convention. They also agree the delegation will include several men not aligned with Taft, despite earlier talk of pledging loyalty and support.
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Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Crane
Lodge
Taft
Rivalries Roil Massachusetts Delegation Selection
Governor Guild of Massachusetts is mentioned for a spot on the big four national convention delegation though he reportedly dislikes such honors. Senators Lodge and Crane are expected to join, leaving the fourth seat contested amid rumors of a Lodge faction dispute. Possible candidates include Colonel S O Bigney Gardner and former Governor Bates, with Taft backing cited.
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Governor Guild of
Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Lodge
Crane
S. O. Bigney
Attleboro
Bigney
Taft
Gardner
Bates
Fire Fatal to Heroic Cambridge Girl Agnes Donnelly
Agnes Donnelly, 19, of Cambridge, died at Relief Hospital after a Saturday night accident when a lit match dropped on her skirt. Burned from head to foot, she lingered in severe pain, displaying the grit she was known for. She was the eldest child of James H. Donnelly, a brass finisher, and had many friends who visited her home and hospital.
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Agnes Donnelly
Cambridge
Miss Donnelly
Torrington Terrace
James H. Donnelly
Bushee's Case Is Hopeless After Store Assault
Somerville Hospital officials report Charles E B Bushee aged druggist remains critically ill from injuries suffered in a January 12 attack at 370 Somerville Avenue. Meningitis developed and he has not regained his senses. police have not solved the case.
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Somerville Hospital
Charles EB. Bushee
Somerville Avenue
Bushee
Broken steam pipes threaten sunken barge Henry Clay
In Newburyport on January 26 mariners report the sunken barge Henry Clay had progress in being raised when steam pipes from the shore to the deck pumps snapped. The hulk sank back to the river bottom, raising doubts that the 400 tons of coal can be saved.
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Newburyport
Henry Clay
Botton
Planning Big Catholic Meet In Boston For AFCS
The committee on invitation selected to arrange the national convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies to be held in Boston next summer. About 500 delegates are expected representing three fourths of the societies.
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Committee On Invitation
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Boston
Socie
Archdiocese Meeting Forms Committees in Cathedral Basement
A clerical gathering convened yesterday afternoon in the Cathedral basement. President Henry Wessling set the agenda with a credentials committee named and subcommittees announced for organization press hall hotels and railroads printing badges music decorations receptions speakers and ways and means under leadership of Rev Francis X Dolan and Mgr Arthur J Teeling.
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Henry Wessling
Mgr
Arthur J. Teeling
D.D
P. R
Lynn
James W. Scanlon
T. J. Brinnin
T. W. Haley
Mr. Wagner
Wessling
George J. Patterson
V. G
Francis X. "Dolan
D. D
Old Monitor to Be Target of 12-Inch Rifle Fire
Washington Jan 26 The Navy Department plans a test against the old monitor Florida using big 12 inch rifles from a battleship. The experiment aims to reproduce the admiralty sinking of the Héro and will occur in Chesapeake Bay or the Potomac River with the Florida as the target.
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Washington
Navy Department
Florida
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac River
Paris Hotels Miss Yankees
Paris hotels, heavily reliant on American tourism, face severe strain amid the U.S. financial crisis. Hotels that once charged triple rates and turned away guests now struggle to cover expenses with bargains like five dollar rooms offered at two dollars or less.
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Paris
United States
Bark Ebenezer Still Aground Near Wellfleet
The revenue cutter Gresham and tug Mercury attempted to float the bark Ebenezer of Rio de Janeiro bound for Boston at high water but failed. The vessel ran onto Billings gate Shoal during the Jan. 24 storm and remains aground near Wellfleet on Jan. 26.
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Wellfleet
Gresham
Mercury
Rio de Janeiro
Boston
Billingsgate
Helen Gould Gives $2000 to Anglo American Hospital
RCMP reports dated January 26 note Americans donate generously to the Anglo American Hospital. Miss Helen Gould contributes $2000 while Mrs. James Amory Moore of New York adds $5000, reflecting broad support from donors in the United States.
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RCMP
Helen Gould
James Amory Moore
New York
Decries Evils of Child Labor Speech at Morgan Memorial
Reverend G. E. Folk of Needham denounces child labor as a damning evil harming physical and moral development. He cites over 2,000,000 children employed worldwide, in coal mines and factories, lowering wages and delaying education, risking national manhood and womanhood.
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G. E. Folk of
Needham
Morgan Memorial
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Boston, U.S.A
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