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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1904

Page

2

Develop Leaders Pritchett Speaks To Massachusetts Rhode Island Group

President Henry S. Pritchett of Technology urges the State executive committee of the YMCA to develop leaders as a solution to political corruption in cities. Governor Garvin notes Massachusetts voters could soon initiate constitutional amendments, empowering true representation in state and municipal government.

Pritchett Technology M. C Massachusetts Rhode Island Tremont Temple Ws’ N. McVickar Episcopal L. F. C. Garvin Henry S. Pritchett Young Men’s Christian Association Garvin General Court

Helping Hand Charity Ball at Mechanics Hall

The Helping Hand Temporary Home fundraiser drew about 4000 attendees at Mechanics Hall to aid the Destitute Nebrew Children. Louis Sonnabend served as chief marshal with Charles Baker as floor director, and Samuel L. Dana and Mrs. Cecilia Samuels led the ball committee. Seligman’s Orchestra opened the program, with notable guests including Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Broomfield and Alderman and Mrs. Edward J. Bromberg.

Board of Governors Helping Hand Mechanics’ Hall Louis Sonnabend Charles Baker Isaac Harris Frances Cohen Samuel L. Dana Cecilia Samuels Seligman Meyer Broomfield Edward J. Bromberg Godfrey Morse Julius Rottenberg Adolphsenthal

Death by own action of Mrs Swallow

The narrative recounts Mrs. Swallow’s death from morphine overdose amid family strain and rumors of divorce. Her husband Mr. Swallow, a once-promising Massachusetts Republican, asserts it was accidental and seeks to shield his children. Born in Exeter Maine in 1867, she had lived with parents in Hopkinton before her death in nearby residence.

Edward W. Presho Presho Mr. Swallow George Swallow Lewis M. Palmer South Framingham Swallow Boston Charlestown Ciety Mrs. Swallow Exeter Hopkinton

St Valentine’s and St Theresa’s T A S Installations

The officers of St Valentine’s T A and B Society and St Theresa’s T A Society were installed last evening in the Boston College music room by Edwin Mulreaffy, president, with Otho T O’Leary assisting. This evening the St Valentine’s Society marks its 284th anniversary with a whist party and dance at Boston College gymnasium.

St. Valentine's T. A. and B. Society St. Theresa's T. A. Society Boston College Edwin Mulreaffy Otho T. O'Leary Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Boston St. Valentine's Society

Elm Cycle Club Minstrels Delight Dudley Street House

The Elm Cycle Club minstrel show at Dudley Street Opera House last evening drew a full house and strong encores. Director Dom Keegan and interlocutor Edward Burke led a lively program with clever singing and dancing. Cast included Mae Corcoran Leona Hartshorn Walter Greene Jack Kneeland John Gately and soloists Ella Carney Nelly Ducie Constance Walsh Marguerite Fallon Gertrude Buckley with tambos and bones by listed performers.

Elm Cycle Club Dudley Street Opera House Dom F. Keegan Edward F. H. Burke Tambos Mae Corcoran Leona Hartshorn Walter Greene Jack Kneeland John Gately Tilly Gibbs Nelly Ducie Effie Gibbs W. Edgar Sobey Daniel Daly Ella Carney Constance Walsh Marguerite Fallon Gertrude Buckley

Poverty Party by the Don’t Worry Club

The Don't Worry Club hosts the first poverty party of the year at Bay State Hall this evening. Costumed entries depicting abject poverty compete for gold prizes after the poverty march opens the event, with winners selected from the line.

THE Worry Club Bay State Hall Don’t Worry Club

Firemen’s Relief Ball Draws Revere Crowd at Town Hall

The Revere Town Hall hosted the third annual Firemen’s Relief Association ball last night drawing members and friends. C. B. Marden led the floor with assistance from L. Kimball E. J. Lakemarsin and eight helpers.

Revere Town Hall the Firemen’s Relief Association C. B. Marden Ys L. Kimball E. J. Lakemarsin

City Point Catholics name ball committees for Feb reunion

President Charles H Slattery of the City Point Catholic Association appointed sub committees for the upcoming reunion and ball at Copley Hall on Monday evening Feb 8 Hall-Francis BE Connolly John M Quinn and James M Porter Music and Dancing M H Corcoran J G Dolan J L Downey Arthur F Leary and W J Cassidy Printing John T Rennison E F Farquharson C J McGrath James Walsh and Fred Murphy Catering Arthur F Leary Charles Thornton John M Quinn Thomas M Lane and R D Neagle Pregs Frank Nicholson C F Leahy and J D O Reilly Transportation James M Walsh Charles E Thornton F J Brown and Joseph J Meehan Invitations C J McGrath Edward L Logan Leo F Ryder Frank Nicholson Francis T Leahy and Joseph C Coleman The different committees report that all past successes will be eclipsed this year.

Charles H. Slattery City Point Catholic Association Copley Hall Francis BE. Connolly John M. Quinn James M. Porter M. H. Corcoran G Dolan J. L. Downey Arthur F. Leary W. J. Cassidy John T Rennison E. F. Farquharson C. J. McGrath James Walsh Fred Murphy Charles Thornton Thomas M. Lane R. D. Neagle Frank Nicholson C. F. Leahy J. D. O'Reilly James M. Walsh Charles E. Thornton F. J. Brown Joseph J. Meehan Edward L. Logan

Flag Presentation To German Veterans At Turn Hall

About six hundred friends and German army veterans attended a flag ceremony at Turn Hall. Miss Hettie Oelschleger presented the American flag and Miss Margarethe Ludwig presented the German standard to members of the German Veterans Society Prince Henry. John N. Strieder chaired the arrangements committee.

Turn Hall Prince Henry Hettie Oelschleger Margarethe Ludwig John N. Strieder

Women’s suffrage debate at Beacon Hill challenges men

The hearing on women's suffrage features Mrs A Nister and Mrs Lucia Ames Mead arguing for voting rights while opponents like Mrs Charles E Guild and Miss Alice Stone Blackwell present the case against. Speakers cite Australia’s progress, public sentiment, and the brutal fact that many women prefer home life to politics.

John D. Long Eliza Bridges South Framingham Aaron H. Latham Charles E. Guild Anti-Suffrage Society Frank Foxcroft Cambridge Andrew A. George Brookline W. T. Sedgwick Charles R. Saunders Alice Stone Blackwell Sedgwick

Printers to Confer on Wage Pact in Boston

A joint meeting tomorrow between Boston Typographical Union 13 representing 900 book and job printers and Boston Typothetae employers will discuss a new wage and hour contract. The union seeks an 8-hour day, $18 for hand workers, $21 for machine operators, and 40 cents per 1000 cms for piece work, with a strike possible if no agreement is signed before Saturday. Employers offer 9 hours, $17 hand, $19 machine, and 38 cents per 1000 cms. They note Boston’s 9-hour standard cost them money and oppose leading an 8-hour shift.

Boston Typographical Union 13 Boston Typothetae Boston

Douglas Resigns From Shoe Manufacturers' Assn

Brockton January 27 The Hon William L Douglas president of the W L Douglas Shoe Company sends a letter resigning from the Brockton Shoe Manufacturers Association citing opposition to the association's actions and requesting the resignation take effect immediately. President Charles O Emerson says the move came as a surprise to the association.

Manufacturers’ Association Brockton Charles O. Emerson Association

Rumor Confirms New Women’s Wear Shop on Main Street

The rumor that Wolf My Clothier Hanover and Portland streets was to add ladies cloaks suits skirts waists furs and trimmed millinery is confirmed.

Wolf Hanover Portland

Gloucester Captain Johnson Reads Post After Wreck

Captain Peter T. Johnson, 73, skipper of the sloop Fanny Belle, was wrecked off Kettle Island near Gloucester. He was rescued after a struggle and said he has read the Post daily since it began. He has sailed 60 years and was wrecked only once in 40 years.

Captain Johnson Gloucester Jennie Belle Peter T. Johnson Kettle Island Post Western Avenue Johnson

Highwaymen in Charlestown pickpocketing suspect Sennott

James J. Sennott is jailed at Charlestown police station on robbery charges after John Driscoll, from Rutherford Avenue barroom, was robbed of $10. Driscoll, 40, was left near a blind crossing and two assailants held him while a third, identified as Sennott, searched pockets. Witness statements, not named by police, back the case. Sennott, 24, resides in Somerville. another suspect is also detained.

James J. Sennett Charlestown John Driscoll Rutherford Avenue Driscoll Sennott Main Street Gaid Somerville

Roosevelt Names New Officials for This State

Washington Jan 27 The President sent to the Senate nominations for state posts including Collectors of customs James Brady Fall River Abed G. Smith Nantucket George F Bartlett New Bedford Appraiser John Linzee Snelling Boston Charlestown Mass Postmasters New Hampshire Frank S Huckins Ashland plus other districts as listed in the official communication.

Washington Senate James Brady Fall River Mass Abed G. Smith Nantucket George F. Bartlett New Bedford John Linzee Snelling Boston Charlestown Poiestmasters New Hampshire Franks Huckins Ashland

Child Falls Into Boiling Water in East Boston

The third serious accident to a child by fire or hot water in a week ends fatally for five year old Bella Ober of 113 Porter Street East Boston. She slipped from a chair yesterday into boiling water and remains between life and death at the Relief Hospital.

Bella Ober Porter Street Boston Relief Hospital

PAZO OINTMENT GUARANTEED PILES CURE NOTICE

A guarantee promises relief for itching burning bleeding and protruding piles with PAZO ointment. If not cured in 14 days, your druggist will refund the purchase price of 50 cents.

Don't Trust a Dental Advertisement

An advertisement for New York Painless Dental Co. Inc claims astonishing painless methods and low prices with a 10 year guarantee. It offers free exams at 724 Washington St and invites inquiries, noting gold fillings from $1 and rates at $5 with lady attendants and weekday hours 9 AM to 7 PM.

Washington S&t New York Painless Dental Co., Inc

The New Koch Tuberculine Cure and Boston Office

The Koch Lung Cure offers a tuberculine treatment for consumption and asthma using a patented inhalation apparatus at 361 Boylston Street Boston. Dr Edward Koch reports deep lung reach, membrane healing, and renewed strength with patients claiming cures after short courses. Free consultation and one treatment are offered at the Boston office.

Boston Boylston Street Lizzie Svenson Cooper St Worcester Koch Lung Cure Boylston St

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