Vanderbilt Engagement Sparks Family Rift in New York
New York June 10 news: Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr plans to marry Grace Wilson, prompting a clash with his father Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr who objects. Grace Wilson, noted for beauty and culture, comes from the Wilsons, a prominent banking family. The couple may wed quietly by week’s end at Mr Wilson’s Fifth Avenue home as social circles discuss potential alliances with Astors and Vanderbilts.
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New York
Vanderpilt
Cornelius, J
Grace Wilson
Ruchard T. Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr
Fiss Wilson
Young Vanderbilt
Miss Wilson
Vanderbilt
Wilson
Fifth Avenue
Ava Willing
John Jacob Astor
Cecil Baring
London
Marquis of Ava
Earl of Dufferin
Ifrance
Wilsons
Vanderbilts
Astors
Marshall Orme Wilson
Caroline Astor
William Astor
Ogden Goelet
Michael Herbert
Washington
South
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt
Henry Payne Whitney
William C. Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Parental disapproval shapes young romance in era tale
The article notes the couple differing in age with Miss Wilson at 30 and a 22 year old suitor, facing disfavor from family. Weeks later Miss Wilson travels to Europe with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Ogden Goelet, aboard their yacht White Ladge, amid a deep and sincere affection.
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Miss Wilson
Europe
Ogden Goelet
France
Hero and Heroine Wed in Hanover New Hampshire
Miss Fanny Warden, who faced Frank C. Almy during the Christine Almy murder five years ago, married Charles E. Hewitt a Dartmouth student who stayed with the search party and exchanged shots with the killer. Hewitt later studied electrical engineering at Cornell and now works in Newburg, New York.
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Hanover
N. H
Fanny Warden
Frank C. Almy
Christine
Charles E. Hewitt
Dartmouth
Hewitt
Cornell University
Newburg
N. Y
Relthel Maine Marks Centenary of Incorporation
Relthel Me celebrated its centennial of incorporation with a sunrise salute and a grand parade led by Major G A Hastings. A firemen display mock Indian and cowboy skirmish and a Rialto Hall dinner followed. Judge E Woodbury welcomed attendees as Hon A E Herrick read a poem by Mrs Herrick and a series of toasts honored regional figures and events from New England history.
Shoe Workers Strike Hits Brockton Factory
In Brockton on June 10 the Shoe Council ordered operatives under the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union out of the L. TM. Reynolds factory. The strike backs lasters who quit a day earlier, while Sole Fasteners and Edge Trimmers unions remain outside the Boot and Shoe Workers' union under Secretary Farrell.
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Brockton
Shoe Council
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
L. ™. Reynolds
Farrell
Salem Board Work Sees Teachers Reelected and Resignations Noted
In Salem the school board re elected the old teacher list with H P Swett disqualified by illness. Mary J Coleman and Harriet D Bowen plus Samuel Abbott resigned. The year ends June 26 and John W Perkins is unanimously reelected superintendent. An aldermen's order offers 500 for George S Cottle for injuries. A fuel and street lighting contract is authorized for up to three years at current prices.
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Salem
H. P. Swett
Mary J. Coleman
Bentley Grammar School
Harriet D. Bowen
Bowditch
Samual Abbott
John W. Perkins
George S. Cottle
Water Works Association Opens Fifteenth Annual Meet
Lynn hosts the New England Water Works Association for its fifteenth annual convention. President Desmond Fitzgerald chaired the first session at Oxford Clubhouse with Mayor Bessom welcoming attendees. Papers by John C. Haskell on securing pure water and Freeman C. Coffin on water works finance were presented. a city tour for ladies is planned.
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Lynn
New England Water Works Association
Oxford Club
Desmond Fitzgerald
Boston Water Works
Metropolitan Water Board
Bessom
John C. Haskell
Freeman C. Coffin
Boston
Water Works
Lynn Water
Youthful firebugs jailed after rink blaze
WALTHAM June 10 two about fifteen year old boys William E Morrissey and Percy Cutler were arrested on a charge of setting the skating rink fire last Monday. They admitted starting the blaze for fun while two others were released. Both boys were taken to the fire marshal and later bailed out by their parents to appear tomorrow morning. The police believe the incident was sparked by curiosity about the fire apparatus and excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
William E. Morrissey
Percy Cutler
Morrissey
Cutler
Oldest Living U S Senator Bradbury Celebrates 94th Birthday
Augusta Mo June 10 The Hon J W Bradbury the oldest living United States Senator celebrated his ninety fourth birthday today receiving many calls from prominent citizens and letters and telegrams from friends across the country
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Augusta
J. W. Bradbury
United States
American Wringer Company Advertises in Boston Area
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. They offer all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Orders or inquiries via Tremont 7H.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Rain bound soldiers at South Framingham camp
Rain halted morning drill and kept troops under cover at South Framingham camp. After a brief lull, Troop F and artillery practiced on the parade ground as General Bridges watched. The day ended with brightening skies and renewed activity, including dress parades and notes on personnel, equipment, and Governor Walcott’s expected arrival.
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Framingham
Shaw
General Bridges
Signal Corps
Duchesney
Schenck Ofort Warren
Briggs
Kline
United States
Harry B. Fairbanks
McDonald
Stone
McNally
Taylor
Swift
Moulton
Jackson
Barnstead
George O. Sanborn
Duncan Hynes
William J. Eckles
Wallace A. Nickerson
Charles A. Vose
W. T. Gould
James Harriott
Fred Taylor
Plunkett
Brodie
Jordan
Stearns
Lancaster
Battery Park
A. S. Ewen
Pushing to the Fore at Boston Custom House
For twenty three weeks ending June 5 the Boston Custom House posted gains in duties and trade. Receipts rose while others fell. sugar imports surged, and value of imports and exports rose year over year. By June 30 the port will mark a year of record performance under Collector Warren.
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Boston Custom House
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Chango
San Francisco
Boston
New York Custom House
Warren
Harness store ad touts reasonableness and wide stock
James R. Hill & Co harness shop on Devonshire Street advertises a full range of horse, stable, and carriage goods. The message boasts low prices and a ready supply, inviting customers to purchase anything they need at reasonable rates.
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BIC
James R. Hill & CO
Oo Harness Store
Devonshire Street
Pear Hancock
Wedding in Hebrew circles at Langham Hotel
Miss Gelaie Spring of Worcester Square wed Leo Platt of New York in a family ceremony at the Langham Hotel. Best man Charles Platt and bridesmaid Millie Spring led a small guest list before the couple departed for a Niagara Falls trip. Post-tour, they will reside in Boston with the Flatt family visiting friends briefly.
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Langham
Gelaie Spring
Leo Lewis
Harry Spring
Edward Ratcheski
Lewis Weber
Leo Cohen
Mr. Schwartz
R. Lasker
Niagara Falls
Thousand Isles
Canada
Mrs. Flatt
Boston
Lawrence Batchelder-Daughter of Medford Weds in Unitarian Church
Miss Louise Lawrence daughter of General and Mrs Samuel Lawrence of Medford married George Batchelder of Boston son of John Batchelder of Jamaica Plain this afternoon at 4 in the Unitarian Church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Rural avenue and the couple will sail for Europe for the summer.
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Medford
Louise Lawrence
Samuel Lawrence
George Batchelder
Boston
John Batchelder
Jamaica Plain
Henry de Long
Thomas Slocum
Lawrence Barr
Robert Greenough
Cambridge
Joshua Crane, Jr
Brookline
Franklin Newell
Roxbury
Henry Bigelow
Frederick Royce
van Dyke
Charles I
General Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
William Batchelder
Mrs. Batchelder
Europe
Ring Morarty Wedding in Harbor Grace
Robert N Ring son of the late Robert Ring married Nora Moriarty daughter of Patrick Moriarty yesterday at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. The ceremony was by Rev James F Hamilton with best man James G Quinn and bridesmaid Hannah Moriarty. They plan a wedding tour and will reside on Paris street with home visits on Wednesdays and Sundays in July. Numerous gifts included items from Hines Crawford C B Ring A G Ring J G Quinn and Michael Moriarty among others.
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Robert N. Ring
Robert Ring
Nora Moriarty
Patrick Moriarty
Harbor Grace
N. F
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
James F. Hamilton
James G. Quinn
Boston
Hannah Moriarty
New York
Washington
Paris Street
Thomas J. Hines
Miss Crawford
C. B. Ring
A. G. Ring
C. J. Smyth
Groom
J. G. Quinn
Michael Moriarty
Brown-Eyles wedding at St Peter's Cambridge
In St Peter's Episcopal Church Cambridge last evening at 8 Rev Charles H Perry united Miss Lilian Eyles daughter of Mr and Mrs William Eyles to Cyrus M Brown of Newton. The bride wore ivory satin with duchess lace and pearls with a tulle veil. Bridesmaids Helen C Eyles Marion Huntington. Best man Charles A Eyles ushers George Stone Fred Rollinson George A Eyles Wendell F Brown. Reception at 23 Antrim street attended by many guests.
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Cambridge
Charles H. Perry
Lilian E. Eyles
William Eyles
Cyrus M. Brown
Newton
Helen C. Eyles
Marion Huntington
Boston
Charles A. Eyles
George E. Stone
Lexington
Fred O. Rollinson
Dorchester
George A. Eyles
Wendell F.brown
Brookline
Antrim Street
Fifty Years Wedded in Hingham Celebration
In Hingham on June 10 Mr and Mrs Joseph Ripley marked their golden wedding at their South Street home. Elizabeth Lane their 50 year marriage officiant Serena Howe unable to attend due to ill health. Guests included Lydia Baker from the original wedding. Ripley long operated the local undertaking business and serves as a Baptist deacon.
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Hingham
Joseph Ripley
South Street
Mr. Ripley
Serena Howe
Ripley
Lydia Baker
The
Baptist Church
Walter Crosman Bride Anna Wharton Walter Wed at Brookline
Mr Alexander Crosman and Miss Anna Wharton Walter married quietly at the Crosman home on Winthrop road Brookline. Rev W H Lyons officiated before immediate relatives. The bride wore cream satin with chiffon, given away by Franklin Walter. Cornelia F Walter served as maid of honor. ushers included William Thornton Jr Albert H Campbell Francis B Reeves Jr John Weld Peck William Odlin Howard H Shurtleff Robert A Macallister and Franklin Walter Jr. The couple will reside at the Crosman home on Winthrop road after a short tour.
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Alexander Crosman
Anna Wharton Walter
Winthrop Road
Brookline
W. H. Lyons
Franklin Walter
Cornelia F. Walter
Messrs
William Thornton, Jr
Albert H. Campbell
Francis B. Reeves, Jr
Philadelphia
John Weld Peck
Cincinnati
William Odlin
Boston
Howard IL. Shurtleff
Robert A. Macallister
Franklin Walter, Jr
Mr. Crosman
West-Roeder Marriage Quiet at Brighton Home
Miss Catherine Roeder and Mr William B West were quietly married last evening at the bride’s home 71 Chestnut Hill Avenue Brighton by the local clergyman. The ceremony joined two prominent families in a simple, intimate setting with family witnesses. The couple plans a modest wedding trip and will reside in the Brighton area.
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Catherine Roeder
William B. West
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Brighton
Two Newton Weddings At Newtonville And Newton Highlands
The Universalist Church in Newtonville hosted Nellie Maria Fenno and Vivian Creenidge in a ceremony led by Rev. Ira Priest. A reception followed at the Fenno home on Cabot Street. The couple will live on Bowdoin Street, Newton Highlands. The Central Congregational Church housed Herbert Morgan Chase and Mildred Hunt Thompson in a separate ceremony led by Rev. J. M. Dutton with guests including Prof. Albert Buck and Miss Ellen Bartlett. The brides wore ivory satin and brocaded white taffeta respectively. they plan to be at home after Oct. 1 in Newtonville.
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Universalist
Newtonville
Nellie Maria
James W. Fenno
Vivian Creenidge
Newton Highlands
Ira Priest
A. S&s. Wiley
Martha Polard Fenno
Maud Fenno Upton
Maud Upton Fenno
W. H. Powers
Frank Levi
Arthur Ll. Tarbell
Nathaniel Buxton
Cabot Street
Bowdoin Street
Central Congregational Church
Herbert Morgan Chase
Mildred Hunt Thompson
J. M. Dutton
Albert F. Buck
Schenectady
N. Y
Ellen H. Bartlett
Natick
Herbert K. Stiles
Roslindale
John M. W. Farnham
Worcester
Albert D. Aurgansen
Augustus L. Wakefield
Ward Dolan Couple Wed in St John Chapel
Ellen J Dolan and William F Ward were married in St John s Chapel yesterday afternoon by Rev Father Halloran. Sister Katherine Dolan served as bridesmaid and John B Goodwin as best man. The bride wore duchess satin and orange blossoms and the couple are well known in North Cambridge. A reception followed at 25 Rindge Avenue, the bride’s mother's home.
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Ellen J. Dolan
William F. Ward
St. John’s Chapel
Father Halloran
Katherine L. Dolan
John B. Goodwin
Cambridge
Rindge Avenue
Fraudulent Prudential agent jailed after Newland Street scam
Frank A. Squier, an agent for Prudential Insurance, conned Johan a Mulvey at 37 Newland Street, taking funds after a payment for a bell. The 23 year old, from New York, vanished with the money but was tracked by Officer McKinley at Station 5 on East Dedham Street. He confessed to the heist claiming intoxication.
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Frank A. Squier
Prudential Insurance Company
Johanna Mulvey
Newland Street
New York
Washington Street
East Dedham Street
Squier
Earth
Little Etta Degnan Dies In Window Fall
A three year old girl, Etta A Degnan, of 39 Edinboro Street, fell from a third floor window while playing with companions. She suffered a skull base fracture, a broken right thigh, and internal injuries. doctors said she cannot recover. Passersby found her as a commotion arose in the street.
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Etta A. Degnan
Edinboro Street
Mayor Bancroft Honored After Exeter Speech
June 10 Cambridge Mayor William A. Bancroft was hosted by the Board of Trade after returning from Exeter where he spoke to Phillips Academy graduates. He dined at Franklin House and later addressed a large audience in Russell Hall on Non-Partisanship, detailing Cambridge reforms.
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Jonathan Breen
George H. Young
Richard H. Barlow
James T. O'Reilly
Jonathan P. Sweeney
Jenkins
Beals
Gilbert H. Kittredge
Bancroft
Russell Hall
Cambridge
William L. Reed
Board of Health
Boy Run Down in Front of Depot by Fruit Wagon
Charles Houston fourteen lives at 23 Canal street West Medford and works as a messenger for Dickinson Type Foundry. He was struck by a M D Cressy Co fruit wagon driven by H J Ormsby of Charlestown near the New York and New England depot, suffering a fractured left arm and internal injuries. He regained consciousness late last night and doctors say he has fair chances of recovery. Police arrested Crombie of 3 Irving place Charlestown in connection with the incident.
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Charles Houston
Canal Street
West Medford
Dickinson Type Foundry
M. D. Cressy & Co
H. J. Ormsby
Charlestown
New York & New England
Crombie
Irving Place
A Great Concert for Berkeley Temple Guild
An enthusiastic Berkeley audience attended a benefit concert at Berkeley Temple in support of the Berkeley Temple T A Guild. John A O Shea and St Josephs Catholic Church choir presented original compositions and notable vocal solos by Mrs John O Shea Ilotte A Philbrick Joseph F Cook and C J Leary in a program arranged by O Shea.
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Berkeley Temple
Berkeley Temple T. A. Guild
John A. O'Shea
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
John O'Shea
Ilotte A. Philbrick
Jeph F. Cook
C. J. Leary
O'Shea
New Loan Bill Discussed by Aldermen Board
An informal meeting and dinner at Parker House involved Board of Aldermen members debating a loan bill. A committee was appointed to review the bill and draft a new version for a report next Monday, with action expected before the next regular meeting. The Common Council will not see the bill for a week.
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Board of Aldermen
Parker House
Common Council
Labor Notes on Sunday Subway Work Standoff in Boston
The Central Labor Union protested Sunday labor on the subway and urged strict enforcement of the Sabbath law. The strike committee reported two bosses, De wan and McArthur, quit and signed the agreement as others await settlement. The Highland Plasterers elected officers led by Timothy Sheehan with four new members admitted.
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Central Labor Union
Martin
Boston Central Labor Union
Police Commission
Wells Memorial
Richard Dewan
William McArthur
Highland Plasterers
Timothy Sheehan
John Mulkeen
Patrick O’brien
Patrick Duffy
John O’brien
Obituary notices from Marblehead Nashua Haverhill and more
Obituaries report Edward M. Phinney Jr dying after being struck by a train in Marblehead. Nashes alert notes Rev W H Eaton Baptist minister died from accidental fall. Ex Alderman Alonzo W Way of Haverhill died after pneumonia illness. James Baron of Topsham Brunswick died at home. Hon D H MacDonald former Ontario lieutenant governor died in Montreal.
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Edward M. Phinney, Jr
Marblehead
Phinney
Nashua
N. H
W. H. Eaton
Goffstown
Second Baptist Church
Salem
Mass
Haverhill
Alonzo W. Way
Summer Street
Lyndon
Marion
Brunswick
James Baron
Topsham
Montreal
D. H. MacDonald
Ontario
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A. A. Berle
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New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
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Massachusetts
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WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
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