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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1905

Page

12

Elegant Fashions At A Northeastern Society Event

A lineup of ladies displays wedding and debutant gowns featuring white silk and satin fabrics. Garments include lace slips, spangled nets, duchess lace, and pearl ornaments with vivid color accents like amethyst and pink. Names appear with details of gowns, lace, and train styles.

May Mahoney Emily Mahonkey Edward Steptor Lulu Crowley Frederick W. Mahonkey Mar. J Catherine Donnell Edward J. Leary Margaret A. Leary Jennie Morton Mollie Sullivan May E. Murray Joan W. O'Mealey Milly Donovan Roxbury Mildred Carrier Alice D. Strong Beatrice E. Strong Catharine Murphy W. M. Murphy Mary F. Hanglin Minnie O’brien Donovan Helen A. Paddock Edward Sheehan A. C. Roberts Worcester Helen Claxton Jennie D. McEdad Anna O’sullivan Anna McDad Fannie O’shaughnessy Florence Taylor J. J. McNary Lilla McCcarthy T. A. Dewire Morris Duffy Mary Morrisy Anna Morrisy Alice A. King Agnes Kilduff Anna T May M. A. Slavin Anna Manning Mary O'Donnel A. M. Stoddard Eugene BD. Sullivan William Taylor George W. Evans Henry FE. Hagan Grace Sullivan Holyoke Rose Point Catherine Sullivan Grace Flynn M. J. Carroll E. H. Ferguson Mary Maynes Rosh Maynes Jane Maynes Dresden Mode W. J. Doreslay Daniel P. Toomey Emily M. Dore Bessie M. O'Connell Pompadour William J. O’brien J. J. Boyle Helena M'Ginn Liverett DR. O'Reilel Rich G. Gralin Julia H H. M’carthy J. Mitchell Galvin Giamonds James A. Campbell Mary Foster Maham T. B. Reardon Julia J. Leonard E. H W. Ferguson Mary Duffy T. Edward Sheehan Agnus Killdufi William P. Nolan Kathryn Kickey J. J. Denning Annie Heaney Kathryn D. McGlynn E. J. Leary Messaline Thomas F. Teevens Edward Moore T. J. Gibblin Boston Point de Venice Martha Keough Kathryn Dunn Alice Fitzgerald Cambridge Mamie Doherty Earls Kathryn T. O'Brien Lillian Hunter Edith M. D'Orville J. J. O'Callaghan E. B. Murphy Mae Wallace P.O. O'Loughlin Mabel FF. Hughes James A. Brennan Randolph Thomas F. Dufify Charles J. Murphy Helen S. Murphy J.B. Whitton P. M. Phelan Gertrude Corbett J. A. Fitzgerald Catharine Fitzgerald Carrie PF. Sheehan Esther May Sheehan Flora Walsh R. Walsh Joseph P. Manning Elinor O’brien Helen Casey M. F. Carney Edward J. Gilmore Rosbury Thomas Sproules Duchess Teresa Sproules James F. Cavanaugh I. M. McCann M. R. Mansfield Grace Mansfield F. W. Mansfield Mabel Mansfield Maya Horneman Winifred Cahalan Nellie Sullivan Rose Sullivan Mary Miller Anna Mullins Katherine Mullins Edward F. O’dowd Genevieve Foley Eugene Buckley Agnes Aberdee John T. Cahill Anna Foley F. H. Rice

Clergyman Denies Silence Purchase Over License Fight

Reverend James Lee of the Church of the Immaculate Conception says he was offered seven thousand dollars to stay silent on the license question. He declined to discuss specifics beyond denying any special sum and stated no amount could buy his silence.

Revere James Lee Church of the Immaculate Conception

Massachusetts Town Meetings Continue Roster of Officials

The report lists town officers elected in a Massachusetts meeting including Hill and Dr. D J Hurley for re election as treasurer Edwin A Brooks as collector and Frederic C Cobb as health member. Voters approved licenses Yes 311 No 849 with last year 189 so on. The article notes committee action and an April meeting. A special session approved $1000 for snow removal and $2500 for fire department use.

Hull Faces Turbulent Town Meeting Over Accounts

At Hull March 6 a heated town meeting questioned former Assessor William E Sheriffs over a 1200 dollar accounting issue and interest on town funds. Sheriffs defended his actions and promised clarity after final accounts. Election results followed with John Smith re elected chair and multiple town officials named.

Farrells Defeat Feature In Watertown

In Watertown and March 6 election results show W E Farrell losing the long held tax collector post by one vote to C A Raymond. Gavin Shaw Whitney win Selectmen seats. Rollins defeats Tarleton for water commissioner. Bustard Goodspeed and Barnes White win Library Trustees and Board of Health respectively. No license wins by 211 with 658 yes 869 no.

Watertown Board of Assessors W. E E. Farrell C. A. Raymond T. H. Gavin B. M. Shaw A. H. Whitney C. H. Rollins G. H. Tarleton W. H. Bustard G. E. Goodspeed B. Skinner F. H. Barnes J. B. White Board of Health

Wakefield Selectman Meloney Defeated in Town Election

In Wakefield on March 6 a field of nine candidates for Selectmen produced a tight race. Four incumbents won re election while John A Meloney lost by 11 votes. Five winners included Thomas G O Connell Frank T Woodbury Levi Flanders George W Abbott and Nathaniel E Cutter. Other elected officials and votes for license show a no license majority of 249.

Wakefield Board of Selectmen John A. Meloney Thomas G. O'Connell Frank T. Woodbury Levi Flanders George W. Abbott Nathaniel E. Cutter A. W. Brownell C. A. Dean F. S. Hartshorne E. E. Emerson W. H. Butler W. F. Bowman W. A. Cutter W. S. Mason

Sweets­er Defeated by Five in Stoneham

Stoneham voters faced a village effort to curb liquor by a W. C. T. U. booth at the armory offering hot coffee and doughnuts. The plan produced no arrests and did not prevent the outcome of the election.

Stoneham

Town selects officials as votes rise to 1300 ballots

In a high turnout for selectmen and public works contests 1300 ballots were cast up from prior years. Incumbent Harry E. Hersam won re election to the board, Stanwood G. Sweetser lost by five votes to Arthur N. Newhall, and Joseph W. Holden joined the board. Walter S. Keene lost the public works post to Henry A. Smith by 65 votes. No license carried 701 to 355, down from last year. A recount may be sought by Sweetser supporters.

Sweetser

Newell Wins Winchester Town Auditor Contest

Winchester March 6 One race featured W C Newell against Henry F Johnson for town auditor Newell won by over 50 votes Board of Selectmen seats went to G W Coit F K Rowe G A Woods S F Symmes and W E Bates without contest License vote 110 for but 511 against no license by 401 majority

Winchester W. C. Newell Henry F. Johnson Newell G. W. Coit F. EK. Rowe G. A. Woods S. F. Symmes W. E. Bates Board of Selectmen

Result of Westwood’s annual meeting

Westwood, March 6. The annual election elected Henry E F Weatherbee, John L Fisher and Joseph L Fisher as selectmen. David A Hodgdon, William Schlusemeyer and Henry F Mylod as assessors. W W Baker town clerk and school committee. Fred A Macklroy tree warden. Charles H Ellis collector of taxes. George A French town treasurer. Rev C S Locke trustee public library. Moderator Howard Colburn. License Yes 25 No 79. Appropriations: Schools 6700 highways 4000 fire dept 1200 salaries town officers 875 other expenses 7283.37.

Surprise as Hyde Park selects new town leaders

Hyde Park voters elected five selectmen at the March 6 town meeting 2022. Two members of the old board were defeated, altering the balance of the governing body. The list shows Frank B. Rich Howard H. Thompson Edwin C. Jenney James D. Grant and Charles E. Palmer as selectmen with Henry B. Perry town clerk Gideon H. Haskell treasurer Randall P. Moseley collector Gilbert Balkam Edward H. Fellows and Herbert T. Rich on the school committee. Majority for noncense 525.

Hyde Park Frank B. Rich Howard H. Thompson Edwin C. Jenney James D. Grant Charles E. Palmer Henry B. Perry Gideon H. Haskell Randall P. Moseley Gilbert Balkam Edward H. Fellows Herbert T. Rich

Needham Fire Dept Strike Not Acted On

Needham Massachusetts March 6 No action on the strike that halted the fire department was taken at the town meeting. The session adjourned with plans to discuss the issue in two weeks. Daniel W. Richards Joseph B. Thorpe Edgar H. Bowers re elected to the Board of Selectmen. Alfred Parker chosen town treasurer. Moseley defeats Grover and Wye in moderator and school committee races.

Needham Daniel W. Richards Joseph B. Thorpe Edgar H. Bowers Board of Selectmen Emery Grover William S. Wye William G. Moseley Alfred Parker

Columbia Receives 100000 Gift for Social Work Chair

Trustees of Columbia University announce a $100,000 endowment gift from Jacob H. Schiff for a chair in social work. Dr. Edward T. Devine, head of the Charity Organization Society, is named the first incumbent.

New York Columbia University Jacob H. Schiff Edward T. Devine Charity Organization Society

Maine Cities Go Republican in Municipal Elections

Republicans won mayoralties in 11 of 20 Maine cities and gained control of most city governments. Mayors elected include Auburn Alonzo Q. Miller Bath Ellwell S. Crosby Eastport Albert Greenlaw Fallsworth Alexander C. Hagerty Gardiner Charles Knight Hallowell Clement S. Goodwin Rockland James E. Rhodes Waterville Horace Purinton. Lewiston and South Portland re-elected Democrats. Weather aided turnout. Recount requested in Saco.

Portland Lewiston South Portland Maine Saco Waterville Auburn Alonzo Q. Miller Bath Ellwell S. Crosby Eastport Albert Greenlaw Fallsworth Alexander C. Hagerty Gardiner Charles Knight Hallowell Joseph H. Shaw Horace Purinton

Emmet's Love for Ireland Leads Irish League Meeting

The United Irish League held a public gathering at the American House honoring Robert Emmet. M. J. Jordan traced Emmet's life from Trinity College to his role as a leader and martyr, emphasizing his devotion to Ireland and eloquence. Over 100 Irish supporters attended as songs and performances followed the talk.

Robert Emmet United Irish League M. J. Jordan Emmet Trinity College England Marstyr Joseph Judge James J. Flynn P. J. Timmins Mary E. Owen Sarah Smith

East Boston Hospital Bill Faces Senate Panel

Senator Taylor of East Boston pushes a 160000 loan to build a City Hospital relief station in East Boston to serve docks rail yards and the harbor area. Supporters cite rapid ferries fog delays and need for quick life saving care while opponents warn of debt and control.

Senate Taylor East Boston City Hospital Joint Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Boston New York Central G. H. M. Rowe Our City Hospital East Haymarket Square Nolan Donovan Ferry Department James Young P. W. Collins M. W. Gifford East Boston Gas Company William H. Grainger Cove Anda Battis

Dominican Question Rises in Senate Over Santo Domingo Pact

Washington March 6 The Dominican question dominated executive session as the Senate opened talks on a protocol with Santo Domingo to have the United States manage the republics customs to settle debts. Supporters cite protection of creditors and avoidance of Monroe doctrine entanglements while critics urge nonpartisan scrutiny. The treaty awaits further committee action with daily sessions planned.

Washington Senate Santo Domingo United States Foreign Relations Committee Morgan Bacon San Domingo Improvement Company

Cooks' Union Plans Protest Over Employment Agency Bill

Boston Cooks Union 328 will today send a protest to the Legislature via Representative Conway regarding the legislative committee's action on House Bill 595. The bill sought to curb agency fees to one-fourth of the first week’s wages. Cooks denounced the 10:30 a.m. hearing as ill timed since workers are busiest.

Boston Conway Legislative Committee

Man Kills Wife and Mother in Chester Home

In Chester Pennsylvania on March 6 Mrs Isaac Abrams was found dead on the floor at the home of her son in law John E Chatham a druggist and his wife lay dying at her mother s feet Both skulls were crushed with a hammer An infant child of the Chathams was struck with a hammer but not seriously injured Chatham was found in an adjacent room with a revolver in his hand.

Chester Penn Isaac Abrams John E. Chatham Chatham Chathams

Mrs. Stanford Poisoning Inquest Hears Testimony

Honolulu March 6 Coroner's inquest into the death of Mrs Jane Ll Stanford heard autopsy physician Dr C B Wood testify that symptoms indicated strychnine poisoning as the cause. He said organs showed no sufficient disease to account for death.

Honolulu Jane Ll. Stanford C. B. Wood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Symphony Hall College Young Men's Catholic Association of Greater Boston Berkshire Norfolk Plymouth Michael H. Corcoran Edith M., D'Orville Newton Thomas M. J. O'Reilly Dr. Faunce Charles Maynes Michael Maynes Edward T. McGettrick Thomas T. Hussey Lynn P. O'Loughlin Thomas J. Giblin Matthew V. Sheehan Joseph J. Foley John R. Walsh Edward J. O'Neil James F. Brady Bernard J. Heaney Joseph A. Lynch Frank H. Walsh Leslie W. McDonald Joseph P. Fagan John D. Feeney John H. Lacey J. Fred Lomasney John J. Hantz William V. Denning Hugh McDermott Michael J. Murray Hubert J. McLaughlin John J. Manning James Ss. Mahoney Michael J. Madden Joseph H. O'Neil A. Phaneuf Frank H. Rice Martin Scanlon William Sullivan John J. Sullivan Garrett W. Scollard Bernard L. Watson Patrick Welch Sylvester Whelan Iiscee Oes Dennis Om Firs Sheen Ay Conlin James Tfyt Ps IRS James E. Cotter Massachusetts Hull William E. Sheriffs Richard B. Hyde Richard B. Hayes George H. Hatchard William FE Frank Reynolds Farrell Selectman Meloney Bec Johnson Westwood Needham Fire Dept Columbia Ireland Jordan Sen. Taylor Mast Boston Wood Island Park Sullivan Benjamin Sullivan Massachusetts General Hospital Rowe Morgan and Bacon Cooks’ Union Man Wmm.h. BrineGo Tremont St R&g Old Fairfield Club Melford Tarragona E. L. Monroe CO. Distillers High St
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