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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
8
Representative Good of Boston heard rural critics in the House denounce the Luce primary election law. He warned that city protests against the law had mirrored rural concerns and that the future would reveal how the law affects country towns.
The Rev James N Supple pastor of St Francis de Sales Church Charlestown received a three foot high crucifix donated by George A Nelson of 224 Bunker Hill Street a lifelong parish resident The spectacle occurred at the parochial residence Father Supple accepted the gift in a brief speech The article also notes local political debate and various state appointments and proposed laws.
Norman portrays Judge William Henry Harrison Emmons chairing Boston reform efforts with a lecture series on Municipal Reform. The piece highlights his theatrical realism in demonstrations using props from Chief Watts and his aggressive, hands on approach to police reform.
The Cadet theatricals present a professional matinee of Cinderella at Tremont Theatre this afternoon by invitation only. Boxes host the dramatic committee and notable guests including Schoeffel Barnet Corliss Tracy and Gott schalk. Week sales are strong with limited seats for every evening.
James B. Niver a general agent for the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York with an office in the Equitable building died at 1 o clock yesterday at his Brookline home 6 Harvard avenue of pneumonia He was taken ill only a week ago Niver a New Yorker by birth was age 62 62
The installation of officers of South Boston Conclave 433, Improved Order of Heptasophs, occurred in Dahlgren Hall last evening with upwards of 300 attendees. Alderman H. W. Bresnahan and District Deputies D. J. Donovan and J. A. Munkley spoke after the ceremony before a collation was served.
Mary Catherine Crowley delivered an illustrated lecture yesterday afternoon at the Academy of the Sacred Heart on Massachusetts avenue titled The English Cathedrals.
Secret service agents are closing in on the alleged counterfeiters said to be producing many bad coins in the city. A key target is a so called good imitation half dollar from the 1896 series. Officers expect to capture the makers within days as hundreds of fake coins have already been passed locally.
Waterbury Conn January 27 General Stephen W Kellogg a former congressman and Republican national convention delegate who backed Lincoln died at his home at about 6 30 p m after a brief illness He was 82 years old and a prominent figure in the region
Washington January 27 Attorney General Knox presented to the House a statement showing the livery cost of his department totaling 3389 dollars. It lists three horses four carriages and three sets of harness. Two coachmen were listed as assistant messengers at 720 dollars yearly each. He notes the department has no automobiles.
Chicago January 27 Judge Richard W Tuthill ordered Mayor Carter H Harrison released from custody declaring him not guilty or responsible for any loss of life in the Iroquois Theatre disaster The coroner's jury had implied fault by the mayor unjustly stigmatizing him and exposing him to grand jury scrutiny without fault or omission on his part.
A long report from U S Consul General Mason in Berlin says Britain France and Germany are coordinating to cut dependence on American cotton and emancipate their textile industries, signaling a broad revolt against U S cotton.
St Louis Jan 27 United States Senator J R Burton of Kansas was admitted to 5000 bail to answer in the U S Circuit Court on March 7 for trial on an indictment charging him with taking money to influence postal authorities to block fraud orders against Rialto Grain and Securities Co He pleaded not guilty.
Lewis Duff, mate of the schooner William L. Douglas, died at the Marine Hospital after three days of suffering from injuries when his legs were caught in the sheet off Chatham last Sunday.
John Hancrow was hurled onto a cowcatcher while crossing tracks at Park Manor. He clung to the iron beams as the train sped nearly a mile. He suffered two broken ribs and a leg but saved his life. rescue came only after signals halted the train at River Line. He is expected to recover.
The Somerville board eyes the street commissioner race as John Prichard and Edgar T. Mayhew seek the post. Prichard likely to remain, while Mayhew faces uncertain support despite Mayor Chandler’s stance not to nominate him.
London January 27 post mortem findings confirm Whitaker Wright died by his own hand from potassium cyanide. He was before Justice Bigham when he appeared to wipe his face with a handkerchief, leading to suspicion he took the fatal dose in that moment.
Miss Annah May Howe, 20, has risen to the front rank of cellists in Boston. Her tone rivals that of a man yet carries a delicate feminine interpretation. She has played with top local artists who praise her skill and personality. She will perform at the Newton Clubhouse Friday with Karl Ondricek, Hermann Haberlein, Viola Envenuo, Oscar Hogan, Harriet E. Weidman, and L. Estelle Burnham.
The minstrel program by St Augustine's Girls' Sodality given last Monday will be repeated tonight in St Augustine's Hall on B street South Boston.
Chairman James H. Doyle presided at City Hall as acting mayor while Mayor Collins traveled to New York with Streets Superintendent James Donovan. Collins attended a dinner for the Amen Corner honoring Mayor McClellan, with plans to host a similar gathering upon her return and invite McClellan and other Amen Corner members.
Morgan Lines plans a new headquarters in the India building on State Street as a premier hub for global ocean liners. Boston becomes the first city to host such a concentration of lines under the International Mercantile Marine Company with eight lines and 15 services totaling about 150 ships. George Bray will oversee the operation with Alfred Britten as assistant. Frederick O. Houghton is general passenger manager and Richard H. Farley as assistant.
Miss Fanny Mason celebrated the third dance in her series at her Commonwealth Avenue town house in honor of her appealing niece Miss Claire Prince daughter of Dr and Mrs Morton Prince. Prince charmed guests in a white tulle lace and silk gown with her blonde coloring enhanced by flowers and gowns.
Marie Adams known as the diamond queen was found guilty by the jury on one larceny count for stealing a diamond ring from Bigelow Kennard & Co. She was acquitted on other larceny counts involving jewelry from an unknown person and an article from a large department store. Sentence will be imposed later.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union hosted an evening featuring the elocution class led by Professor Charles Bickford who presented Huckleberry Hill Deestrick Skale.
A Roxbury gathering filled Guild Hall at 2374 Washington Street with Roxbury members and representatives from General Guiney in attendance last evening.
Triton, Waltham, Charles Sumner, Park er Hill and Blackstone councils witnessed the installation of the newly elected officers for the ensuing year. D. D. G. R. A. S. Cohen led the exercises with help from Grand Guide Harry P Slevins and other grand officers. Past Regent David Magner presented the retiring regent Frank H. Bell with a past regent jewel. A resolutions package commended Michael Johnson for boosting council membership.
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