Clergy Denounce Wallace Ham as Jail-Deserving Hypocrite
In Boston, Rev. Herbert S. Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist Church Upholds punishment for the embezzler Wallace Ham, saying forgiveness cannot condone crime and urging strong discipline. Rev. J. D. Pickles of St. John’s Methodist echoes condemnation, noting church loyalty carries higher expectations and strengthens trust funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ham
Herbert S. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Post
Wallace H. Ham
Mr. Johnson
Ham
J. D. Pickles
St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church
Broadway
South
Boston
Allen
Goggins
Episcopal Church
Tam
Deserted by friends Ham enjoys a rest
Ham speaks of needing a long rest in jail as his wife visits with belongings and sympathy grows for her. Trustees weigh returning a $7000 life insurance to Mrs. Ham while investigators prepare to pursue prosecution Thursday. The shortage linked to Surety and St Luke's Hospital is about $190,000 as brokers and Thomas W Lawson are eyed in subpoenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Jennings
Bartlett
Ham
St. Luke's
Hutchins
Hutchins & Wheeler
Surety Company
Post
St. Luke’s Hospital
Wilcox
Thomas W. Lawson
Blood Wine advertised as youthful vigor for elderly
In an advertised testimonial style, Blood Wine is touted as restoring energy to old people plagued by coldness fretfulness weakness and rheumatic pain. Endorsed by Howard Warren and Mrs H E Young, the ad urges inquiries to the Blood Wine Co Worcester Mass and claims availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Warren
Main Concord
N. H
H. E. Young
Ferry Street
Lynn
Mass
the Blood Wine Co
Worcester
Munroe praises Josiah Quincy the Great Mayor
James P. Munroe, leader of the Massachusetts Reform Club and Technology Club, spoke at Old South Meeting House on Josiah Quincy 3d. He noted Quincy became mayor in 1823 for six years and led Boston's growth, cleaning streets, expanding the police force, and initiating the Quincy Market. He later led Harvard and helped Found Gore Hall and the observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Munroe
Quincy
Harvard University
Gore Hall
Observatory
Springfield line trains run Boston to New York schedule
Four express trains depart Boston daily at 9 a.m 12 noon 4 p.m and 11 15 p.m with parlor cars on day trains and sleeping cars at night A dining car operates on the 4 p.m. service from Boston May include ticket folders for Springfield line routes and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Delightful seven day Lehigh Valley trip from Boston
Leisure excursion advertised from Boston offering a seven day itinerary to Gettysburg Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia and New York. All expenses listed at $50 with travel arranged by A J Simmons N B P A and Lehigh Valley R R at 298 Washington Street Boston.
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Lehigh Valley
Gettysburg
A Guaranteed Piles Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement offers PAZO ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding and protruding with a refund if not cured in 6 to 14 days. The claim targets readers seeking fast relief from discomfort using a druggist backed remedy.
Malden police seek Allen in Maplewood fundraiser case
Malden Massachusetts Feb 29 Police are trying to locate George Allen who helped run a Maplewood dance fundraiser for a young widow and baby. Allen left town five days before the event with many tickets sold and about $60 in receipts, leaving the shop and few funds for the widow.
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Malden
George Allen
Maplewood
James Fef
Coombs
Hew
Allen
Rear Admiral Walker Heads Canal Commission
The President sent to the Senate nominations for the Isthmian Canal Commission. Rear Admiral John G. Walker, U S N retired, is named chairman. Also nominated are Major General George W. Davis, William Barclay Parsons, William H. Burr, Benjamin M. Harrod, Carl Ewald Grunsky and Frank J. Hecker for various districts and roles.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Isthmian Canal Commission
John G. Walker
District of Columbia
George W. Davis
William Barclay Parsons
New York
William H. Burr
Benjamin M. Harrod
Louisiana
Carl Ewald Grunsky
California
Frank J. Hecker
Michigan
Jap's vain wait for Negro bride in Boston laundry scene
Ling You born in China but claiming Japanese descent waited for his promised African bride Miss Martha McGowan at 740 Shawmut Avenue with Rev. Alexander D. McKinnon to perform a ceremony. The couple never met at the appointed hour and the minister refused to marry under any circumstances. The couple had applied for a license, but the plan collapsed as she did not appear and questions about nationality and legality surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling You
China
Shawmut Avenue
Mr. You
Boston
Bromfield Street
Methodist Church
Martha McGowan
Kendall Street
Roxbury
Alexander D. McKinnon
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
West Concord Street
McKinnon
Yang
Miss McGowan
Old Court House
Yan
Cambridgeport
Somerville Girl Severely Injured While Coasting
Veronica De Cort was badly hurt on Sycamore street Somerville while riding a double runner with companions. The rear sled struck a milk wagon causing riders to be thrown. De Cort sustained severe injuries to her left side and was treated by Dr. Durrell before being taken to her home at 10 Cambria street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica de Cort
Sycamore Street
Somerville
Miss de Cort
Miss de Cert
Cleveland dined with colored man at White House
In a House debate on the District of Columbia appropriation bill, Kansas's Mr. Scott claimed a negro dined with President Cleveland during his first administration. He named C. H. J. Taylor, recorder of deeds for DC, as the guest. Mr. Gilbert noted he and others had not heard of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Scott
Kansas
White House
Cleveland
Gilbert
Kentucky
Booker Washington
C. H. J. Taylor
Cochran
Missouri
Grover Cleveland
Order Against Seamen's Union Granted by Boston Judge
A temporary injunction was issued by Judge Sheldon in the Superior Court against members of the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union. It supersedes a prior agreement and bars interference with the American Seamen's Federation plan to regulate seafaring and establish a Boston shipping office. Defendants are forbidden from using force threats or promises to deter employment or disrupt crews already at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union
Sheldon
Superior
American Seamen's Federation
Boston
Superintendent Report Shows 1903 04 Market Income 110808 83
Superintendent of Markets George E E McKay presented to the Mayor the 1903 04 year report showing total department income of 110808 83. Expenses reached 10467 8, exceeding the appropriation by 967 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George EE McKay
Celtic Military Branch Observes Emmet Day in Boston
The Celtic Club of South Boston will mark Robert Emmet's birthday on March 4 with an event at Clan-na-Gael Hall, D Street South Boston. The Celtic Military Branch plans an exhibition drill and addresses by M J Sullivan D V Mesuac, Colonel Thomas F Doherty, and others, with Sergeant John Mahon presiding and T J Murphy as toastmaster at a post-event banquet.
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Robert Emmet
Celtic Club of
South Roston
Clan-na-Gael Halis
D Street
Boston
M. J. Sullivan
D. V. Me
Suac
Thomas F. Doherty
John Mahon
T. J. Murphy
Hotels Ban Pipe Smoking In Many Boston Hotels
Boston hotels vary on pipe smoking with most allowing it only in certain areas while the Touraine Berkeley and American House ban it entirely. Officials cite the dislike of strong pipes by ladies and the inability to distinguish between pipes. Some hotels still provide matches and other necessities.
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Boston
Back Bay
Berkeley
Puritan Garb and Menu at a Brookline Dinner
Mr and Mrs Caleb Chase hosted an old fashioned New England dinner at their Beacon Street residence in Brookline. Guests included Augustus Seeley Schoeffel Cleghorn Keen Jones Potter Lewis Currie Farmer Johnson Kramer Merriam Bruce Bordman Hall and Mathews. Albert Fernald led the piano for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Chase
Beacon Street
Brookline
Augustus B. Seeley
John B. Schoeffel
Frank S. Cleghorn
William C. Keen
Rollin Jones
H. Staples Potter
Dora Lewis
Joseph Currie
Farmer
Edward Smith
Dr Blagden Enlists Sympathy For Ham In Distress
The Rev Silliman Blagden expressed sympathy for Ham Wallace in the Post, noting he would become surety if able. Benjamin P Barker of St Paul’s Boston replies, saying he cannot help but urges Christian compassion and asks Blagden to send a marked copy of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman Blagden
Wallace
Benjamin P. Barker
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Boston
Benj
P. Barker
Two Wakefield Leap Year Boys Celebrate Birthdays
Wakefield February 29 Leo Vincent Welsh and Roger Welsh, both 12, celebrated birthday anniversaries at separate homes. Leo hosted friends on Richardson Street with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Welsh in attendance. Roger hosted friends on Herbert Street with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Leo
Vincent Welsh
Roger Welsh
I Leo
Charles Welsh
Richardson Street
Roger
Thomas
Herbert Street
Chinese at Harbin aid Russians during hospital train prep
Harbin Manchuria February 29 The town remains quiet as Chinese residents work willingly. They provide food for the Russian community and collect substantial sums to support hospital trains being prepared for the injured and displaced.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Japanese landing at Possiet Bay targets Kirin depot
Reports describe a Japanese force landing at Possiet Bay 70 miles south of Vladivostok. Admiral Togo blocks Vladivostok from Port Arthur as the expedition marches west through rugged terrain toward Kirin, aiming to sever Russian supply lines from Harbin along the Manchurian railway.
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Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Kinchau
Dalny Inlet
Possiet Bay
Vladivostok
Togo
Kirin
Harbin
Minister Allen Arranges Japanese Ship to Air Americans from Corea
United States Minister Allen announces a return transport will carry Americans from Pingyang in northeast Corea near Manchuria after coordinating with the Japanese minister. Americans in Seoul and nearby have already been sent to the Philippines. He notes Russian scouts arriving at Pingyang were pursued by the Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
Pingyang
Seoul
Yalu River
Chenmlpo
Washington
United States
Allen
State Department
Corea
Manchuria
Philippines
French Chamber Debates War Question Amid Naval Critique
In Paris on February 29 the Chamber of Deputies heard M Firman Fabre harshly attack Marine Minister Pelletan and press to open the full Russo Japanese war issue. Premier Combes defended the navy stating its position amid the debate.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Firman Fabre
Pelletan
Combes
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Bears
Ise
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the Centaur Company
New York City
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Andrews
Absolute Remedy CO
Floral Park
N. Y
Joan Lewis Cullos
Clarence Lexow
I _ Davies
Yand Treas
E. Prince St
House
Order Against Seamen’s Union
Newton Baptist Theological Institution
Newton
DR. Blagden
Hase
Chase M'F'g CO
Newburgh
USA
Woodward’s Drug
Tremont St
Chiuse
New England
Chase
Enery
Woodward Drug Stores
Tremont Street
Direct
Chase Manufacturing Co
Winister Allen
M. Jaures
M. Ribot
Cascaret
Sterling Rey
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