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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1904

Page

8

Bates Attends Bible Sermon Marking Bible Society Centennial

Governor Bates and Mrs Bates attended a sermon at St Matthew’s Episcopal Church in South Boston. Rev FE N Bullock preached on political intrigue and corruption, noting the Bible Society’s 99th year milestone and its vast global circulation. The service was well attended with church officials greeting the couple.

FE. N. Bullock St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Roadway South Boston British and Foreign Bible Society John S. Bates Bullock Bates Clapp Godfrey George B. Perry

Bible Sunday Observed in Boston Churches

Bible Sunday was observed at several Boston churches yesterday with sermons at Dorchester Second Church Codman Square by Rev Arthur Little on The 100th Anniversary of the London and British Bible Society Church of the Disciples West Brookline Street by Rev Charles G Ames on The Book of Books and All Souls’ Unitarian Church Warren Street Roxbury by Rev Henry T Secrist on Our English Bible

Boston Dorchester Second Codman Square Arthur Little D. D London and British Bible Society Church of the Disciples West Brookline Street Warren Avenue Charles G. Ames All Souls’ Unitarian Church Warren Street

Mendelssohn Oratorio Fundraiser At Symphony Hall

Handel and Haydn Society presented Mendelssohn Elijah at Symphony Hall last night to aid the building fund. Conductor Emil Mollenhauer led soloists Mrs. Kileski Bradbury Pauline Fontaine Janet Spencer Mabel Lefavor Pearson Glenn Hall Gwilym Miles with organist H. G. Tucker. Proceeds, boosted by donated performances, added substantially to a fund over 3600 dollars. The chorus and soloists received high praise and the April program features Gallia and Hora Novissima.

Symphony Hall Mendelssohn Handel and Haydn Society Emil Mollenhauer Kileski Bradbury Pauline Fontainve Janet Spencer Mabel Lefavor Pearson Glenn Hall Gwilym Miles H. G. Tucker Elijah Handel Messiah Bradbury

Watson's charge on Cleveland and social equality

Atlanta quoted remarks by former Populist vice presidential candidate Thomas E Watson alleging President Cleveland invited Frederick Douglass and wife to a White House reception. He claims Cleveland favored social equality, cites mixed schools in New York and implies danger to Southern white society from racial integration.

Atlanta Thomas E. Watson Vhce White House Cleveland Fred Douglass Mr. Cleveland Washington New York

Society Notes Highlight Charitable Evening Events

Readers learn of multiple charity events this afternoon and tonight. A Pierce Hall dance funds the New England Peabody Home for Crippled Children with matrons named. A Hotel Tuileries concert supports Tyler Street Day Nursery. Jordan Hall hosts a Thursday Morning Musical Club scholarship concert led by Miss Fanny T. French with soloists Laura Van Kuran Edith Thompson Marie Nichols H. M. Dunham and others. William Kittredge begins a three recital series at the Hotel Yalleries with Laura S. Hawkins presiding at the piano. The program features works by Arthur Foote Fread Field Bullard Homer Norris and more.

Pierce Hall New England Peabody Home For Edgar van Etten William L. Shearer Charles S. Norris Sarah Cole Young Gilbert C. Brown, Jr Julia Ward Howe Hotel Tuileries Tyler Street Day Nursery Thomas Mack Jordan Hall Fanny T. French Laura van Kuran Edith Thompson Marie Nichols H. M. Dunham Nathan Matthews George Stoddard William Kittredge Hotel Yalleries Laura S. Hawkins Plano Kittredge Arthur Foote Fread Field Bullard Homer Norris

Brigham Tries to Hide in US Marine Uniform

Police report a man matching Charles E. Brigham’s description attempted to join the navy at the Boston yard. He claimed to be 21 from Maine, offered a bribe, and fled when threatened with arrest, suggesting Brigham remains in Boston and seeks escape by water.

United States Charles E. Brigham Derry Brigham Navy Yard Navy A’hearn Maine Hanover Street Boston

Labor Delegates Push Hospital for Consumptives in Boston

Boston Central Labor Union delegates urged establishing a hospital for consumption sufferers. Drs. Otrs and Stone cited 1902 deaths from consumption exceeding those from four other contagious diseases. A cooperation committee was named to work with the TB relief group and to attend National Women’s Trade Union League sessions on March 20 at 264 Boylston Street.

Boston Central Labor Union Dennis D. Driscoll Fred J. Kneeland Frank H. McCamthy Frank K. Foster Anna Bower National Women’s Trade Union Leagues Boylston Street Patrick Maloney W. H. Standcombe C. J. Gallagher Edward F. Ward F. H. McCarthy D. D. Driscoll

Arrest of Lena Thompson Shocks Police Chief Says

Police stunned by the arrest of Lena Thompson, Captain Dyer s stenographer, amid a counterfeiters case. Opinions split on her alleged involvement as Secret Service agents nabbed the suspects Saturday night, with questions raised about police authority and her connections to Lt Devitt and the lodging house at 480 Columbus Avenue run by Mrs Tenney. Mrs Thompson, Mrs Tenney, and Lt Devitt were not seen at the Columbus address yesterday.

Secret Service Lena Thompson Dyer Pierce Devitt Columbus Avenue Tenney Mrs. Thompson Thompson W. H. Devitt

MISS MARGARET POPE S BARN DANCE

Miss Margaret Pope youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Pope of Beacon Street Brokline entertained the Sharon Club and her Whist Club Saturday evening at her home dancing in the carriage house of her father s stable. She wore pale pink silk with a white embroidered overdress and carried violets. Mrs Pope wore black voile with antique necklace. Guests included Ruth Faxon Elise Molineaux Thomas F Galvin Jr Dorothy Dewey and many others. German favors featured miniature wooden animals and tools.

Margaret Pope Benjamin Pope Beacon Street Brokline Sharon Club Miss Pope Mrs. Pope Courland Waite Ruth Faxon Elise Molineaux Thomas F. Galvin, Jr Dorothy Dewey Albert Crocker James Howe Dorothy Taylor Elsie Mitten Irene Brown Dorothy Tufts Richard F. Hoyt Oliver Turner Harry Chandler Hathaway Watson Arthur Sweetser Roger Kellen J. Noble Foss John Crocker

Hopeful Words for Ireland in Emmet Birthday Event

Washington March 6 Sympathy for Ireland and a hope she will be free marked the 126th birthday celebration of Robert Emmet by United Irish societies of DC Speakers included Representatives Kehoe Devo ner Wiley and Delegate Rodey Resolutions urged US action to aid Ireland and called for statues to General John Sullivan and Commodore John Barry in homage to Revolutionary War fame.

Washington Ireland Robert Emmet United Irish Societies of District of Columbia Kehoe Kentucky Devoner West Virginia Wiley Alabama Rodey New Mexico United States John S. Sullivan Commodore John Barry

Cooke Attacks Bowne in New Pamphlet on Heresy Charges

The Rev George P Cooke pastor of West Medford Methodist church issues a pamphlet titled Are Professor Bowne and Dr Parkhurst Safe Leaders in the Methodist Episcopal Church He reiterates charges against Professor Bowne at Boston University for liberal theology and reproduces correspondence with Dr Parkhurst Zion s Herald and Bowne and editorials defending Bowne to show there was opportunity for discussion before any trial and to imply Parkhurst owes Bowne.

Bowne Parkhurst Zion's Herald Cooke

Miss Tempest ill. will miss performances at Hollis Street

Marie Tempest, English comedienne, is ill with acute tonsillitis at Hotel Bellevue. She cannot perform in The Marriage of Kitty until Wednesday. Celestine Bertram will cover her role during the engagement at Hollis Street Theatre.

Marie Tempest Hotel Bellevue Kitty Hollis Street Mises Celestine Bertram London

Dying Patient Seeks Missing Daughter Rosy Cox

A dying hospital patient, Thomas F. Cox, pleads for his missing daughter Rosy Cox of 37 Fruit Street West End. The plea comes as authorities continue to search for the truancy case and family members await news on Rosy’s whereabouts.

Rosy Cox Fruit Street West End Thomas F. Cox

Hopeful Search Persists for Missing Girl Rosy

A mother visits City Hospital where a man in a cot begs to see Rosy before dying. He faces amputation for a frostbitten foot, while Rosy has been missing since December 6, prompting ongoing daily searches by her mother.

Rosy Rosa A. Cox

Rivers Falling in Pennsylvania Flood District

Harrisburg area reports the Juniata and Susquehanna rivers dropping throughout the day with forecaster De Main predicting continued fall for 24 hours. Gorges near Harrisburg remain intact and no ice movement observed since yesterday. Conditions in the flooded area improve with the worst thought to be over unless a sudden rise occurs.

Harrisburg Penn Juniata Susquehanna de Main

Many Alarms Trigger False Fire Alarms Citywide

A citywide flare of alarms produced many false calls and small blazes lasting into morning. Fire crews responded to numerous units with limited damage, totaling under $509 in losses.

Pastor condemns publicity of the Ham case in Roxbury

At Bethany Baptist Church West Cottage Street Roxbury the Rev W H Newcomb condemned the publicity given to the Ham embezzlement affair He warned against sensational headlines and urged more coverage of positive church actions to aid Christianity

Bethany Baptist Church West Cottage Street Roxbury W. H. Newcomb Han Ham

Car Strikes 7-Year-Old in Cambridge Corner

Annie Burns aged 7 of 115 Windsor Street Cambridge was struck by an inward-bound car at Main and Windsor last evening. She suffered a severe injury to her right leg and was taken home for care.

Annie Burns Windsor Street Cambridge Main Windsor Streets

Meeting at Conant Hall initiates candidates after parade review

In Conant Hall Roxbury last evening President William T Henderson presided over a largely attended meeting Several candidates were initiated and parade features relating to the division were considered

Conant Hall Roxbury William T. Henderson Order of Hibernians John J. Reynolds Matthew Cummings John H. Dillon Hibernian Hall Hampden Street Division 17 Ancient Thomas J. Hannon St. Patrick’s Day Suffolk County Board Division 2 Kelliher Neponset Henry P. Reddington

Chinese Maid in Reform Role Impresses Boston Chinatown

Miss Kang Hong Pih, a 17 year old Chinese reform advocate and daughter of Kang Yu Wai, has lectured in Boston Chinatown praising progress and reform. She studies in Hartford and aspires to Wenelle college paths, praising American freedoms and vowing to advise Chinese sisters.

Orleans Joan of Arc Kang Hong Pih Boston Chinatown Hartford Post America China Miss Kang Hong Pih

Noted fugitives elude police across New England

The article lists Willard S. Allen embezzling 110000 since 1903 and suspects including Charles E. Brigham for murder, Frank H. Symonds for assault and robbery, Edward Waters alias William Pennington for prison escape, and Eugene L. Stafford for a double shooting. Bessie Kiewell, a famed house thief, and other fugitives remain at large as police struggle to close the cases.

Frank H. Symonds Lillian B. Goff Symonds Watts New England Edward Waters William A. Pennington Bridges Massachusetts State Prison Boston Eugene L. Stafford Maynard B. Trussell Besse Kiewell

Duel Between Pina and Baron Di San Malato

The long anticipated duel in Neuilly between Italian fencing master Pina and Baron Athos di San Malato lasted two hours and fifty minutes. It ended when the baron’s hilt caused a blister on his hand. Spectators included many noted French swordsmen and the rivals later reconciled.

Paris Pina Baron Athos di San Malato Neuilly Baron di San Malato Signor Pini Baron

Mrs Holmes Not Yet Found In Marblehead Harbor

Marblehead March 6 search for the body of Mrs Annie P Holmes drowned in Marblehead Harbor continued until about 3 pm when the diver employed by Captain Alfred Sorensen paused due to heavy ice. Chief Brown arranged a trawl across the lower harbor with 1000 hooks to scour the harbor bottom while Sorensen and the diver employed by Colonel Charles K Darling work in the upper harbor.

Marblehead Annie P. Holmes Marblehead Harbor Alfred Sorensen Benjamin F. Brown Sorensen Charles K. Darling

Bowne of Boston University Preaches at Wellesley Chapel

Professor Bowne of Boston University on trial for heresy by Rev Mr Cook preached on Prayer during yesterday morning service in Memorial Chapel at Wellesley College.

Bowne Boston University Cook Memorial Chapel Wellesley College

Congregational Service Led by Rev George W Bicknell

The Young Men's Christian Union service last evening featured congregational singing and a talk by Rev George W Bicknell D D of Cambridge.

Young Men’s Christian Union George W. Bicknell D. D Cambridge

Victims of Darlington wreck reach total of twenty

New York report says three more bodies recovered from the Hotel Darlington disaster today bringing fatalities to 20. Two identifications remain pending while one recovered body is Benzi Sonti a laborer.

New York Darlington Benzi Sonti

Fire destroys Lyceum Theatre in Elmira N Y

Fire swept the Lyceum Theatre block in Elmira New York last night and caused total losses of about 118000. The Lyceum Theatre owned by Colonel PD C Robinson was destroyed along with the Elks lodge rooms and other buildings on the block. A stage manager Henry Boulle was rescued after nearly suffocating from smoke. The Mamie Fleming troupe trunks and scenery were ruined. An incendiary theory is suspected as a burning rag was found on the Auditorium stage early this morning.

Elmira N. Y Lyceum Theatre Rels PD. C. Robinson Elks’ Lodge Henry Boulle Mamie Fleming Repertoire Company Realty Lyceum

Masonic Signal Saves Captive in Texas Rescue

Dan Cushing, abducted Tuesday night, was freed after his captors recognized a distress signal from the Masonic fraternity. The bandits halted, he was blindfolded and ordered along a mountain trail, then guided to a railroad section house and transported by special train to Del Rio.

Houston Tex Dan Cushing Cushing del Rio

Woman Seeks Suspect After Theft At South Boston House

A woman in a calico wrapper entered 11 Gold street, South Boston, yesterday afternoon and two hours later was seen leaving in a brown skirt and coat with a blue jacket. Police seek the clothing chang­er suspect after Miss Annie Evans reported a brown suit and blue coat stolen from her room during her absence.

Gold Street Boston Annie Evans

Bartlett and Shaw win national racquet doubles title

Quincy A. Shaw Jr. and Matthew Bartlett of the Boston Athletic Association defeated Joshua Crane and C. G. Winslow, both of the B A A, to win the national racquet championship in doubles at the Philadelphia Racquet Club. Scores were 15 10, 15 8, 15 9, 15 11. The club’s rep team lost in preliminaries.

Philadelphia Quincy A. Shaw, Jr Matthew Bartlett Boston Athletic Association Today Joshua Crane C. G. Winslow Boston Athletic Association Philadelphia Racquet Club

Temperance Workers Thank The Post

Otho D. O Leary secretary of the C T A Union expresses gratitude to the editor for space given to explain temperance principles results and future aims. He pledges to help make the paper the one readers with a temperance cause will read.

Union Cause of Temperance Otho D. O'Leary The C. T. A. Union

Questions for Dr Ernst on animal pain and vivisection

In a letter to the Post the writer cites Harvard faculty view that animal pain is not analogous to human pain and questions the purpose of experiments causing pain. The writer argues that if animal pain has no direct bearing on human disease, the main justification for vivisection is unfounded. Boston, March 4.

Harvard University Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gov. Bates Tom Watson Danvers Union Station Hanover and Portland Streets Wolf’s U.S Charles BR Brigham Londonderry Horace Taylor Daniel Sharp Theophilus Chandler Amelia Everett Duncan Wight Malcolm F. Price Bradley Dewey Richard EF. Hoyt, Jr Lloyd D. Cooley Lester Watson Francis D. Gilman Margaret Taylor Katharyn Hoyt Helen Stoughton Constance Southworth Margaret Shepard Elise Macdonald Janet Ritchie Agnes Ward Dorothy Stearns Miss Tempest Pennsylvania Syruck Roxbury Hibernians Leung Ikkhai Chen Tyler Street Royal Restaurant Boston Police Willard S. Allen Lillian GB. Goff Bessie Kiewell Willard Allen Preachers’ Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Bureau of Criminal Investigation St. Lawrence River Mrs. Holmes Prof. Bowne DR. Bicknell Elmira, N. Y Masonic Bartlett and Shaw Dr. Ernst Hibernian Meetings
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