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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1905

Page

5

Bard of High Rock to Wed Girl of 26

Lynn June 16 John W. Hutchinson the bard of Old High Rock announced his engagement to Grace A. Vincent 26 daughter of Mrs Emily P. Vincent of 146 Broad Street The 82 year old noted violinist and singer said they had been engaged two years and marriage plans had been postponed by family trust arrangements Grace’s mother spoke of their long relationship and Hutchinsons illness while former fiancée Miss Illen F Wetherell expressed disbelief at the engagement

Grace Mr. Hutchinson

Shirt Waist War at Waltham High School

At Waltham High School Principal Willis Eaton bans shirtwaists for boys, triggering protests as boys vow to attend coatless and girls back them. A committee may meet the school board. graduation exercises loom amid student pressure.

Waltham High School Waltham Willis Eaton Eaton

Maguire Protests Dock Company Tracks Move in East Boston

The East Boston Trade Association leader John E. Maguire objected to National Dock Trust Company plans to lay tracks in East Boston for freight, citing possible interference with a Webster Street foot bridge. The Board of Aldermen railroads committee heard the petition and adjourned for advice after questioning petitioners Edward Codman and Burrows.

Pres. Maguire Fast Boston Trade Association National Dock Trust Company East Boston Committee On Railroads Board of Aldermen Daniel A. Whelton John E. Maguire East Boston Trade Association Maguire Webster Street Edward Codman Burrows New National Dock Company

Pipe Line Plans Through Watertown Streets

Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas Company seeks a main gas pipe path through Watertown thoroughfares Morse Street Fifth Avenue California Bridge and Pleasant Street to the Waltham line. A hearing is set for Friday evening June 23 after a petition was presented to the Selectmen.

Watertown Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas Company Morse Street Fifth Avenue Calfornia Bridge Pleasant Street Waltham Line

President approves Captain Kirkman’s sentence

The President approved findings in two trials of Captain George W. Kirkman of the Twenty-fifth Infantry. He is sentenced to dismissal from the army and confinement in the Fort Leavenworth penitentiary for three years. Kirkman was linked to the sensational case ending in the suicide of a fellow officer’s wife in Omaha.

Washington George W. Kirkman Twenty-fifth Infantry Fort Leavenworth Kan Kirkman Omaha Neb

Contractor Augustus Croteau Dies by Suicide Near Brandon

Augustus Croteau a 65 year old contractor and builder from Sudbury Vermont killed himself by leaping in front of a railroad train a mile south of Brandon station. Survived by a widow and one son. No reason for the act is given by friends.

Brandon Augustus Croteau Sudbury Brandon Station

Programme for Removal of Paul Jones' Body

Washington June 16. The Navy Department issued a statement ordering Rear Admiral Sigsbee to coal and be ready to sail to Cherbourg France to bring home the remains of John Paul Jones. The transfer ceremonies are expected in Paris on July 6 or 7.

Washington Navy Department John Paul Jones Sigsbee Cherbourg France Paris

Massachusetts Women Face Insurance Law Clash Over A. O. U. W.

Insurance Commissioner Cutting declares Massachusetts lodges of the Women of the Ancient Order of United Women must stop cross state funding. He warns fines and imprisonment for illegal beneficiary business while a Boston lodge challenges the rule. Mary A. Batts supports the action noting high funds sent out of state and growing local membership.

Insurance Commissioner Cutting Women of the Massachusetts Commonwealth Boston Order Connecticut Grand Recorder of the Order Carrie I. Mann Commissioner Cutting Mary A. Batts Grand Lady of Honor Post

Mrs Mary A Batts Recognized for AOUW Lodge Work in Massachusetts

Mrs. Mary A. Batts of South Boston helped organize several lodges of the American Order of United Workmen auxiliaries in Massachusetts, aiding their incorporation and local expansion.

Mary A. Batts South Boston Massachusetts

Gordon Cleared of Guilt in Cambridge Case

Mayor Augustine Daly announced Sergeant Herbert Gordon was found not guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and of the two specifications. The charges stemmed from 1904 pay elapsed during non duty injuries and alleged false testimony at a Middlesex county grand jury hearing in June 1905. Daly defended his proceedings and noted 28 witnesses were heard. Cambridge Democrats voiced dissatisfaction with the outcome as district attorney Sandersen pledged to pursue illegal registration cases next week.

Herbert Gordon Daly Cambridge Gordon Cambridge Board of Aldermen Pullen Mass Board of Aldermen Maurice M. Lynch James A. Montgomery Middlesex County Augustine J. Daly Alderman Lynch Lavin Lagin Cambridge Democrats Trenry J. Cunningham Democratic City Committee Lynch Sandersen Assessors’ Office

Catarrh of Pelvic Organs Promises Permanent Cure

Mrs. Fannie Henderson of Seattle tests Peruna for chronic pelvic catarrh claiming relief from nineteen months of suffering. She reports renewed vitality after months of use and urges others to try the remedy. Additional testimonials praise relief from painful menstruation and renewed ability to perform daily tasks. Free medical advice offered by Dr. Hartman.

Fannie Henderson First Avenue Seattle Wash Grand Worthy Vice-Templar Annie Starpole Hoyt Street Portland Ore Daughters of Liberty Peruna A. L. Orrison E. Franklin Street Richmond, Va S. B. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Rumor Claims Joy Resigned From Harvard Med Fac

Rumors claim Benjamin Joy a Med Fac senior arrested for attempting to break into Phillips Brooks House has tendered his resignation. Dean Hurlbut declined comment while preparing an official statement for the Harvard Crimson next week. Undergrads urge others involved to come forward if Joy resigns.

Harvard Benjamin Joy Phillips Brooks MT House Crimson Dean Hurlbut Harvard Crimson Joy Hurlbut Phillips Brooks House

Hawthorne Club Granted License After Hearings

Chairman Cole announced that the Hawthorne Club of Charles Town was granted its license yesterday after the Board of Police had revoked the application on May 11. The club’s management fought through several hearings with Captain Wyman of Station 15 opposing the license.

Cole Hawthorne Club Charlestown Board of Police Wyman Station 15

Public Peace Meeting at Huntington Chambers

A public peace meeting will be held tomorrow morning at Huntington Chambers 30 Huntington Avenue to promote the peace idea during holiday celebrations. Speakers include Mrs Ellen Richardson and Dr Gertrude Bodfish with others from educational movements. special music is planned.

Huntington Chambers Huntington Avenue Ellen Richardson Gertrude T. Bodfish

Combination Park opens summer season with races and vaudeville

The program at Combination Park starts this afternoon with holiday and Saturday races including free-for-all trot and pace. The card features vaudeville acts between heats, horses called at 1 30, and a baseball game between S J John's Literary Institute Cambridge and Highland Athletics Chelsea.

Combination Park Ecard Crowch S J. John’s Literary Institute of Cambridge Highland Athletics Chelsea

Eminent Doctors Endorse Agnew Catarrhal Powder

Eminent nose and throat specialists praise Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as safe and painless for colds, tonsillitis, hoarseness, and catarrh. It claims relief in ten minutes and to banish the disease like magic.

Dr. Agnew

Along the Water Front Brisk mackerel day and ship arrivals

Light fish receipts at the pier with 91,000 pounds of mixed catch including haddock and cod. Several vessels, including the Glenelg Rapidan Carrie FF and Lucania, reported on mackerel from Cape Shore and Halifax, prices fluctuating from 13 to 15 cents per fresh fish amid rough seas and several notable arrivals such as the Missouri and Buccaneer.

Haddock Glenelg Rapidan Carrie FF Roberts Gardner Tarr Mary Edith Zephyr Cape Shore Ralph L. Hall Frank Hall Lucania Marty Welch Vedn Mckown Sol Jacobs Halifax Hall Cape Breton Gloucester Sol Veda McKown Lacania Barry Welch

Shipping News Mini Almanac Highlights Ship Movements

Arrivals include United States cruiser Missouri and multiple steamers and schooners along Atlantic routes. Cleared vessels list includes steamers Sachem Olivette Andalusia and several tugs and barges bound for ports from Port Antonio to Norfolk. Sailed note records wind from southwest and Lancastrian service pending further detail.

London Corean Glasgow San Jose Port Simon St. Croix St. John N. B Portland Eastport Prince George Yarmouth N. S New York Charleston S. G Jacksonville Ontario Baltimore Norfolk Lehigh Black Bird Bluster Banter Buffet Newburyport Ariel Braddock Sapte Amboy Lynn C.R. R Port Johnson Barkentine Mabel J. Meyers Rosario New Dominion Louisburg Co. B Marie Palmer Philadelphia J. Holmes Birdsall Coal Port Neva Bear River E. €. Gates Clifford C Andalusia Hamburg Chelston Cartagena Newport News Julia Luckenbach Astral S. O. Co. No. Si Sandy Hook Walter A. Luckenbach Providence Mars Knickerbocker Salem Clark’s Point Tamaqua Cto Brookside Franklin Manheim Lackawanna Hoboken Chenango Pohatcong Avondale Daniel Willard Edgewater Oakland Henry B. Fiske Brunswick Nantaskett Roads Benjamin F. Hunt, Jr United States Missouri Cowles Halifax Ellis Charlottetown BP. E. 1 Hawkesbury C. B Nantucket March Grecian Briggs James S. Whitney Grove City of Buccaneer Stevenson Chicago N. C Walter A Luckenbach Daly Buenaventura Solvaire Paoli Kelly Oxford South Amboy Tacony Brown Haverford Malvern Woodbury Chandler Brittain John A. Hughes Horace A. Allyn Josephine Ellicott Alley Theoline Moody Ellen M. Golder Chase O. D. Witherell Macgathlin Washington, D. C William C. Carnegie Reed Sachem Liverpool Admiral Sampson Port Antonio Jam Olivette Hallifax P. EB Nacoorhee Savannah Rosalie H. F A. K. Woodward Weymouth

Baltimore Trip for Christian Endeavorers via Royal Blue Line

July specials offer round trip by rail from Boston to Baltimore via Royal Blue or Fall River lines for Christian Endeavorers at $14.05 or $12.50 with low New England rates. Travel dates July 3 to 5, return by July 15, from 960 Washington Street Boston office.

Baltimore Royal Blue Christian Boston Fall River New England Baltimore & Ohio Washington Street J. B. Scott

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Bard OF High Rock Miss Wetherell Baga Capt. Kirkman Paul Jones W.l.douglas W. L. Douglas Brockton Douglas Corona Colt L. Douglas Summer Street Hanover Street Court Street Berkeley Auxiliary Branch of United Workmen Notman Dr. Hartman Annie Harpole Navy Yard Hull Brooklyn Navy Yard Mabel I. Meyers James Woolley Nantasket Roads J. Rosenbaum Rosenbaum Grain Company Windy City William R. Hearst City Patrick J. O'Toole Chamber of Commerce Shipping News Dr. Miles Minnie E. Johnson Olivia Minn
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