Real Genuine Cake Walk Night at Armory Hall Boston
A grand ball hosted by Miss Nellie Cobb and Ray Hamilton benefited two orphan children. Dancing ran from 8 pm to 4 am with a cake walk and prize events. The event, led by director Charlie McCoy, featured a large mixed crowd and ended at daylight with joyous, orderly celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Cobb
Ray Hamilton
Armory Hall
Cambridge
North Russell Streets
Boston
Charlie McCoy
Joshua Smith
Brother Simpson
Miss Dagegetts
Call for immediate fire escape action in city schools
Councilman Bates urges urgent investigation into schoolhouse fire escapes after The Post reveals inadequate provisions. He warns of potential calamity, presses for prompt funding, and expects mayoral response at the next council meeting. The Post is praised for public accountability and calls for safety over money concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Bates
Fire escape safety urged for Boston schoolhouses
A fire insurance man argues that safety must come before architecture as Boston schoolhouses lack proper means of escape. He cites Parisian balconies and recent New York fires, urges immediate council action and higher appropriations, praising the Post for exposing the danger to children and public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boston
Post
New York
Council
Fitzgerald
Lone Star Cotton Picker promises vast savings in cotton harvests
Mayor Hayes of Lynn cites a Georgia unveiling of a statue to Eli Whitney and lauds inventions shaping industry. The Lone Star Cotton Picker claims 75 to 90 percent labor saving, costing about 1.50 per bale versus 12.50 by hand, with 100,000 machines needed to harvest the South crop and stock selling at 10 dollars par value from Boston offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Lynn
Georgia
Eli Whitney
Franklins
Edisons
Lone Star Cotton Picker Company
Lone Star
Lone Star Cotton Picker
South
Milk Street
Boston
Mass
Perilous position of Euphemia in Gloucester harbor
Captain Cann of the British ship Euphemia reports distress as the vessel drags anchors near Rocky Neck and grounds off the ferry. Tugs rescue, but dock access is denied by local wharf owners amid claims cargo prices are undercut by the combine. Fishermen rally to support Cann and seek a safe dock at Story's wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Vann
Euphemia
Trapani
New York
John Pew & Sons
William Parsons, 2d. & Co
Cann
East Gloucester
United States
Combine
Story’s Wharf
Yarmouth
N. S
Half-Fare Plans for Democratic and Republican Conventions
Curriaco March 3 The Central Traffic Association authorizes half-fare travel for the Democratic national convention in Chicago with tickets sold June 16 to 20 and return by July 8 The Republican convention sale window runs June 2 to 6 with return limit June 25 Reduced fares apply to travelers from the area for both party gatherings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curriaco
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Postmaster Assistant Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
NOT AFTER SUSPECTED, Pirrigpura March 8. Theodore Myler assistant postmaster of Allegheny City was arrested by United States authorities charged with embezzlement and forgery. He has worked at the office twenty years and his father is an ex postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrigpura
Penn
Theodore Myler
Allegheny City
United States
Drowned by Hundreds From France Paris Disaster Report
Paris dispatch says the Camille pit at St Etienne has flooded trapping miners. It is stated that 300 miners have been drowned across the flooded mine. The report notes the tragedy occurred after water surged through the mine causing mass fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Camille
St. Etienne
National League Adopts Rule Changes and Board of Control
The National League and American Association narrow the free pass policy, elect a new national board of control led by Byrne and Young, and publish a two-division schedule of 77 games per division. Opening day is April 12 with extensive Boston, Brooklyn, New York, and Chicago fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National League and American Association
National Board of Control
Messrs
Young
Byrne
Phelps
Rogers
Association
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Louisville
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Washington
Cleveland
Board of Control
Bryne
Nick Young
Candle Committee Estimate Request at The Post Boston
Address to Candle Committee of The Post Boston. Estimates on this blank accepted until candle burns to last six inches. Closest estimate earns Consolation Return Trip Pass to the World's Fair. In case of a tie the first received wins. Estimate as often as you please.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Boston
Wanetah Tug Launched at Harrison Loring Yard
A steel steamer tug named Wanetah slid into Harrison Loring’s slip amid a fierce storm. Amy Gallagher christened the 102 foot vessel built for the U.S. government with triple expansion engines expected to reach twelve knots on trial. Secretary Tracy appointed a board to witness the Boston trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Gallagher
Harrison Loring
United States
Harrison Loring, Jr
Charles ‘I’. Gallagher
Alexander Henderson
Washington
Tracy
Boston
B. F. Day
W. H. Harris
John B. Hoover
M. Anderson
C. W. Dyson
Clarrison Loring
Lwana
Princesses Lead English Women in Chicago Fair Plans
Live English Woman reports a stormy meeting of the women's committee on the Chicago fair presided by Princess Christian. Royal figures assign duties for Ireland Scotland and education art and nursing exhibits while promising royal works and embroiders to be sent to Chicago if funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago
Princess Christian
Royal Commission
Countess Aberdeen
Ireland
Reay
Scotland
Baroness Burdett-Coutts
Fawcett
Philippa
Cambridge
England
Fenwick
Reading London
Roberts Austin
Princess Louise
Beatrice
Christian
Bay View Yacht Club Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
The Bay View Yacht Club of South Boston met at the United States Hotel with Commodore E J Gallagher presiding and fifty members present. A new blue and red flag with a white foul anchor was adopted, and a name change proposal to Commonwealth Yacht Club was tabled until March 17. Eleven or twelve new racers are being built for April, boosting the fleet which already includes two Gloria type boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay View Yacht Club
South Boston
United States
E. J. Gallagher
Commonwealth Yacht Club
T. Murphy
B. Lang
Mrs Blaine Jr Heads to New York with Family
Mrs James G Blaine Jr departs Chicago for New York at 5 pm accompanied by her son, a nurse, and a maid. She remains in good health with no ill effects from the journey so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuhicaco
James G. Blaine, Jr
New York
Talmage Delivers OptimisticLecture at Tremont Temple
Tremont Temple crowded last evening as Rev. T De Witt Talmage spoke on People I Have Met The lecture was upbeat though he gently criticized disagreeable people He described some as so mean they refused a drink then chose a cigar and three cents as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
T. de Witt Talmage
Groff Trilley & Co. Fails in Atlantic City
The grain flour and feed firm of Groff Trilley & Co. collapsed in Atlantic City on March 3 with liabilities estimated at 65,000 dollars. Assets are not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlantic City
N. J
Groff, Trilley & Co
Snakes in Ireland Prompt Stirs March Debate
Question about reptiles in Ireland surfaces as St Patrick's Day nears with discussions on historical absence, potential introductions, and ecological implications for native wildlife. Experts note no native venomous snakes and describe current amphibian and reptile diversity in the island.
G R Graves & Sons Offer Gold Value Whiskey Case
A Boston based firm offers a dozen bottle case of G O Taylor Reserve Whiskey at fifteen dollars, claiming pure liquor satisfaction for physicians and connoisseurs. Orders may be sent by postal note or money order, with funds from Boston or New York acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Taylor
New England
Boston
New York
Toc.h. Graves & Sons
Maas
San Francisco Stocks Close On Gaining Values
San Francisco market data shows official closing prices for multiple mining stocks on March 3. Listed values include Best & Belcher at 2.25, Crown Point 1.10, Potosi 1.25, Ophir 3.00, Union Con. 1.86, Hale & Norcross 1.70, Mexican 2.05, and others such as Chollar Ophir Gould & Curry Eureka Crown Point Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Best & Belcher
Ophir
Potosi
Crown Point
Savage
Eureka
Gould & Curry
Union Con
Hale & Norcross
Boston Veterinary Hospital Services and Rates
Dedham and Albany Streets Boston Veterinary Hospital offers treated and boarded services at $1.50 per day. Dr. Fadward C. Beckett and surgeon Wilbert Soule are listed. contact via telephone 9923 Tremont. Regular rates apply, with boarding and night calls available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morses
Fadward C. Beckett
Nietor Daniel D. Lee
Urgeons
Wilbert Soule
Calis
Tremont
End of the Story or Less Delayed Storm Disrupts Fish Market
The storm, off Newfoundland, left Boston and coastal towns largely spared yet halted rail service and delayed mail. North and South Shore damage rose at Crescent Beach and Nantasket, while the Bostonian carried off carpenters and pilots to Europe. Fifty vessels tied up at docks as the fishing fleet faced bleak Lenten supplies with meatable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Newfoundland
Crescent Beach
Nantasket Beach
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Bostonian
Europe
John Leary
Nessmore
W. H. Fairfield
Hull
Highland Light
Savannah
Boston
Vineyard Haven
New York
Nobska Light
Jamaica
Ethelwold
Carl W. Baxter
Losten
Provincetown
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Marriage of Miss Alice Stewart to Moses Fonseca
Miss Alice Stewart wed Moses Fonseca last night at 24 Brookline Street Cambridge residence of the bride’s mother Mrs Annie E Stewart. Rev Perry of the Episcopal Church Cambridgeport officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Stewart
Moses Fonseca
Annie E. Stewart
Brookline Street
Cambridge
Mr. Perry
The
Episcopal Church
Cambridgeport
Opening of Hawes Post 159 G A R fair in East Boston
Nearly 1000 people attended the opening at Lyceum Hall East Boston last night. The first night was a success and the prosperity of the next several nights is not in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hawes
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
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Norris
Councilman Quinn, Jr
Ratshesky
Ayer
J. Wilmot Payne
Monrovia
Liberia
J.C. Ayer
Captain Cann
France
JOHNS
N & CO
Mas
Bostons
Brooklyns
National League
Washington AT
St.us
Cincinnat
Cinemas
Chicago Apes
Eaton
Chicagay Rent Ae
Mars
Apnar
Wahneta
Mrs. Blaine, JR
Alc
Ioru
Post Portrait
OST
Anch
Ieme
Portrait Gallery
Boston Post
Dedham and
Albany Sts
Boston Veterinary Hospital
Fonseca—Stewart
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