Fire department under scrutiny amid calls for thorough examination
A Boston correspondence reveals fire commissioners seek a rigorous, impartial inquiry into department charges and methods. Petitions from the Board of Underwriters and Real Estate Exchange urge efficient, independent scrutiny while Fire Marshal Whitcomb and Assistant Chief Regan defend actions and building safety concerns during recent fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Boar
Roper G
Fires
John W. Regan
Fire Department
Whitcomb
Constant
Preston
Hecht
Dunlap Renounces Acting Career After Pardon Controversy
Massachusetts Governor William E. Russell presses James Dunlap to honor his pardon and avoid sensational theatrical portrayals of the Northampton Bank Robbery. Dunlap signals intent to pursue an honest livelihood, with strong urging from supporters and the governor to comply with public sentiment and the terms of clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
State House
Boston
Mary Scott Rowland
New York
N.Y
Hamlin
George Abbott James
Dunlap
Commonwealth
New Charlestown Clubhouse Opens With Members Only Event
The 990th Artillery Association of Charlestown held a private opening at its new Main street clubhouse near Henley street. The steam heated building features four billiard tables, mahogany parlor furniture, a library, and a basement bowling alley. Members enjoyed a collation and an auction of chances for games with rewards for top finishers. Ladies’ night is planned for February 9.
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990Th Artillery Association
Charlestown
Main Street
Henley Street
Bunker Hill Monument
N. Bartlett
W. O. Wiley
E. K. Fales
G. W. Stevens
H. H. Chandler
G. N. Swallow
W. L. Henry
Joan Turner
G. F. Crafts
B.as Hall
W. H. Burseley
J. F. Turner
Rowland Letter Concludes Governor Russell Case
The correspondence between Governor Russell and Mrs. Mary Scott-ROWLAND ends with a grateful note. Governor Russell expresses pleasure at the outcome and expects Mr. Dunlap to honor his word. George Xphott James reports Dunlap’s contrite letters and confidence in future conduct.
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Mary Scott-Rowland
Rowland
Russell
Mr. James
Dunlap
Biy
Funeral of Justice Lamar in Macon Georgia
The funeral for Justice L Q C Lamar began at 9 30 AM with a public meeting at the Opera House where prominent Georgia lawyers delivered eulogies. The procession to the Methodist Church started at 11 30 AM with Dr Candler delivering the sermon. Chief Justice Fuller and other justices attended. thousands lined the route. bells tolled at the church. interment occurred about 2 30 PM as Fuller’s party departed for Washington.
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Macon
L. Q. C. Lamar
Opera House
Methodist Church
Candler
Emory College
Fuller
Washington
Sunday Services and Memorial Observances at City Missionary and Local Churches
A list of Sunday services and memorial ceremonies across Boston churches. The City Missionary Society marks its 76th anniversary at Mt. Vernon Church with president Richard H. Stearns presiding. Other events include memorial services for Rt. Rev. Latter Brooks at Union Hall with Leighton Parks and William Baldwin speaking, and a Shawmut Congregational Church sermon by Charles K. Brown. Additional services feature Phillips Brooks memorial at Phillips Brooks Memorial Service with Dr. Louis Albert Banks, plus music by Henry M. Dunham and others. Doors open 7, services begin 7:30.
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City Missionary Society
Mt. Vernon Church
Beacon Street
West Chester Park
Richard H. Stearns
D. W. Waldron
K. Herrick
D.K
Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Later Brooks
D.D
Leighton Parks
Ammanuel Church
Boston
William H. Baldwin
K.P. Whitney
Flora &. Barry
William H. Fessenden
Henry M. Aiken
Trinity Church Choir
George Mendall Taylor
Unio
Shawmut Congregational Church
Tremont Street
Corner Brook
Charles K. Brown
Winthop Congregational Church
Charlestown
J. W. Ballantine
Whiting
God
Calkin
Shaw
Tombelle
Buck
Dunham
Athalie
Mendelssohn
Henry M. Dunham
M. E. Cuuren
Temple Street
State House
Phillips Brooks
Louis Albert Banks
Phillips Broonxs
Greatheart
Blaine
J. W. Lawrence
Nettle Coburn
Sherman Raymond
America
Sessine
Bailey
Fawcett Receiver Seeks Funds of Iron Hall Branches
In Superior Court Judge Thayer ordered the case of John Fawcett receiver against the Supreme sitting of the Order of the Iron Hall to proceed. Fifteen branches in the state must show cause why their branch funds and estate should not be turned over to the receiver. Attorneys for branches urged compensation be drawn from the general fund. Affairs of the order to be settled promptly.
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Bridgeport
Conn
John Fawcett
Order of the Iron Hall
Deming
New Haven
Gager
Birmingham
Thayer
Porter Maher Charged With Stolen Club Liquors
New Haven January 27 John Maher a former Quin Nipiac Club porter was arrested on charges of systematically pilfering champagne brandy and other liquors valued at several hundred dollars The thefts were discovered a week to 80 days prior Maher was released on 500 bail furnished by his father the ex Turnkey Maher of the county jail.
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New Haven
John Maher
Quinnipiac Club
House
Maher
Wealthy ice dealer’s servant steals fur clothing and silverware
New Haven report says Burton Dickerman of Westville employed a mulatto domestic named Annie Hamilton through a local intelligence office. She disappeared this morning with about $200 worth of fur clothing and silverware.
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New Haven
Burton Dickerman
Westville
Annie Hamilton
Smoke Talk At Club House On Japan As Seen By Tourist
Lieutenant F H Holmes U S N gave a talk titled Japan as Seen by the Tourist at the club house 15 Hayward Place last evening. The event featured stereopticon illustrations and a follow up smoke concert is planned for Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock.
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F. H. Holmes
Hayward Place
Japan
Boyle Brothers Promote World Fair Souvenir Coins
Boyle Brothers at 851 Washington Street advertise a limited World’s Fair souvenir coin offer to patrons who buy clothing. Customers may mail one dollar to receive a coin, with free mailing, and refunds offered if dissatisfied.
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Boyle Brothers
Washington Street
U.S
Governor Russell Speaks Against Council Rule Change
The governor declares the executive council overstepped by altering rules to strip him of committee appointment power. He defends his constitutional role, condemns the move as unnecessary and improper, and opposes appointing a committee to investigate Mr Sayles' nomination. The issue centers on control of advisory committees and the Sayles nomination.
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Russell
Executive Council
Davidhall Rice
Wolcott
Sayles
Meimmbers
Historic Homes and Scenes in Washington lecture
Mr Edmund Hudson will present an illustrated lecture on Historic Homes and Scenes in Washington at Chickering Hall for the Womens' Educational and Industrial Union. Proceeds benefit the union and a few tickets are on sale at the hall.
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Blaine
Washington
Edmund Hudson
Womens’ Educational and Industrial Union
Chickering Hall
Bedouins of the Desert lecture at Tremont Temple
Mrs. Lydia M. Von Finkelstein Mountford delivers a Star course lecture on The Bedouins of the Desert at Tremont Temple Monday evening. Known worldwide for touring lectures, she depicts the wandering desert tribe with vivid realism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia M. von Finkelstein Mountford
Star
Tremont Temple
Talk on World’s Columbian Exposition at Tremont Temple
E C Hovey Massachusetts board of managers secretary will give a talk on the World’s Columbian Exposition at Tremont Temple Tuesday evening February 14. It will be illustrated by stereopticon views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hovey
Massachusetts Board of Managers
Tremont Temple
Episcopal City Mission Seeks Funds Through Circular Appeal
The Episcopal City Mission issues a circular urging donations to support its charitable work and carry on services. The appeal emphasizes continued outreach and financial support for its mission programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal City
Night Express Shifts to Shore Line From New York & New England
The night express between Boston and Washington moves from the New York and New England line to the Shore Line starting Sunday Jan 7, leaving Park Square station at 7 30 p.m. daily. The train offers through sleeping cars to Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Jacksonville Florida.
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Boston
Washington
New York & New England
Shore Line
Park Square
Old Colony Railroad
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Jacksonville
Flas
Widow Mrs William Noble Dies After Fire in Southwick
Sprincheap Jan 27 Mrs William Noble a wealthy widow of Southwick died this morning after being burned last night. She rose to relieve pain carrying a lighted lamp fell over an obstruction her night clothes caught fire and her efforts to smother flames with bedclothes only worsened the blaze leaving her severely burned.
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William Noble
Southwick
Ana
City Missionary Society Meeting at Mt Vernon Church
The City Missionary Society will meet at Mt Vernon Church at Beacon Street and West Chester Park Sunday at 7 30 pm. The secretary Rev D W Waldron will present the annual report and Rev S E Herrick D D will deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Missionary Society
Mt. Vernon Church
Beacon Street
West Chester Park
D. W. Waldron
5. E. Herrick
D.D
Memorial Service for Bishop Brooks at First M.E. Church
A Phillips Brooks memorial service will be held at the First M. E. Church on Temple Street Sunday morning January 20. Louis Albert Banks will speak on Phillips Brooks the nineteenth century Greatheart. Bishop Brooks hymns will be sung by the choir and congregation from souvenir cards.
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Phillips Brooks
M. BE
Temple Street
Louis Albert Banks
Bishop Brooks
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