Purim Ball Shines at Boston Hebrew Charity Benefit
Symphony Hall hosted the Purim Association of Boston benefiting the Federation of Hebrew Charities. More than 300 couples led by Julius Eisemen and J A Abrams danced under calcium lights in an evening praised as historic for Hebrew social and financial circles. Mayor Fitzgerald attended and box holders included Joseph Koshland Samuel Rosenberg and Alexander Steinert with Ber nard M Wolf expressing great delight.
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Symphony Hall
Purim Association of Boston
Greater Boston
Federation of Hebrew Charities
Julius Eisemen
J. A. Abrams
Bernard M. Wolf
Fitzgerald
Joseph Koshland
Samuel Rosenberg
Alexander Steinert
Eiseman Brothers
J. Peavy
Isaac Kaffen
Deputation Warns of Easter Massacres in St Petersburg
A Hebrews deputation led by M. Sherberg presented to Premier Witte a report of outrages and urged an immediate government proclamation to protect Jewish lives and property to avert renewed massacres at Easter.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Sherberg
Witte
Witte urged to address anti Hebrew agitation before cabinet
Deputation pressed M Witte to stop anti Hebrew agitation by the Black Hundred and threats against Hebrews who align with progressives. Witte pledged to bring the matter to the cabinet and said the Hebrews’ unlawful position should be resolved by the national assembly. He urged election participation so Hebrews can elect representatives to the Assembly.
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M. Witte
Count Witte
National Assembly
Window lighting boosts display impact with electric illumination
Electric lights reduce discoloration and spoilage in window displays. Learn to be light wise and see how electric illumination serves stores and business establishments. Contact the Contract Agent or call Oxford 1150. Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston, 3 Head Place.
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Oxford
The
Edison Filectric Hluminating Company of
Boston
Quilock Dismays Weavers Formation Breaks With AFL
In Fall River on March 7 the National Federation of Weavers was organized in the city, charged with disruption and alliance with a seceded body. Officials of the United Textile Workers say the group violated trades union principles and acted against local unions, forming without UTW sanction. The federation is said to have drawn apart from the American Federation of Labor.
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Fall River
National Federation of Weavers
American Federation of Labor
United Textile Workers
Textile workers weigh risk of strike as summer bids
Leaders from the United Textile Workers and the National Federation of Weavers warn against a looming strike while dashing rumors. Hibbert Golden and Granton say no strike is in the air yet concede warm weather could alter plans. Workers in Fall River face confusion as unions seek one banner under AFL guidance.
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Albert Hibbert
Textile Workers
Fall River
John Golden
William Granton
National Federation of Weavers
United Textile Workers
American Federation of Labor
Hibbert
Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Whitehead
Granton
Watson & Miller Store Assigns To Matthews In Portland
Watson and Miller department store in Portland assigns to FEF V Matthews Esq with liabilities around 200000, 60000 secured. Assets expected to exceed liabilities. Also mentions Sanford's Ginger as a remedy for poor sleepers with circulations and digestion issues.
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Portland
Watson & Miller
FEF
V. Matthews
Sanford
Fenwick Woman Caught in Denver Kidnap Plot
Mrs Bella Fenwick is under arrest with two detectives guarding her and the two children Rita and Mabel. She says she abducted Rita in Malden Massachusetts on February 17 and took Mabel earlier, claiming her brother in law abused the children. She resists extradition, insisting the children stay with her.
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Denver
Col
Bella Fenwick
Rita
Mabel Sully
Malden
Mass
Fenwick
Delany
Boston
New York
Malden Child Abduction Suspect Arrested in Denver
Chief Harris reports Mrs. Isabella Fenwick, indicted for kidnapping 8 year old Reita Sulley from ex Alderman George M. Bishop family, held in Denver with Reita. Authorities traced suspects from Malden to New York Chicago and Denver. Bishop family at 384 Upham street reacts to arrest.
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Malden
Simon B. Harris
Denver
Col
Isabella Fenwick
Rella Sulley
George M. Bishop
Reita
Fenwick
Chicago
Lowell
Bishop
Upham Street
Welcome plans for Archbishop O Connell reception in Boston
Elaborate arrangements are under way for a reception and banquet honoring the Most Reverend William H. O Connell the new coadjutor archbishop of Boston. The event will be held soon after Lent in a leading hotel with Protestant participants and many church and business leaders expected to attend. Archbishop O Connell is due to arrive by steamship Romanic around Sunday night or Monday morning and will be greeted by friends including Mayor Fitzgerald.
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William H. O'Connell
Boston
New England
Archbishop O'Connell
Fitzgerald
Knives Pliied Twice in City Stabbings
Two near fatal stabbing incidents occurred in separate city areas last night. John McCoy known as Kid McCoy narrowly escaped death during a dispute in the West End while Lucia Collucio of Everett was stabbed in a 4941-2 Commercial street quarrel. McCoy suffered three wounds but is not believed seriously hurt at Relief Hospital.
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West End
John
Kid” McCoy
Antiburglar
Commercial Street
Lucia Collucio
Everett
Auburn Court
McCoy
Mary Manning
Manning
Jim
Shad
Pardoned Man Up For Life In Worcester Insane Asylum
Herbert E. Hill, serving a life term for killing his sister in Boston in 1902, was pardoned by the Governor's council after assurances of restored sanity. The council requires monthly reports for three years as a precaution. Hill, once about 21, lived at 71 Waverley Street, Roxbury, with his mother and others.
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Herbert E. Hill
Worcester Insane Asylum
Riley
Boston
Hill
Worcester Hospital
State Board of Charity
Guild
Council
Waverley Street
Roxbury
Pleased at Appearance of Talesmen and Is Confident
Augusta Maine March 7 Mrs Alice F Cooper told the Post she was satisfied with the jury and believed every man on it to be a good true man who will see that justice is done The 12th juror was sworn at 410 pm completing the panel to try her for the murder of her young friend Charles D Northey Jr at her Windsor home on October 10 last
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Augusta
Alice F. Cooper
Charles D. Northey, Jr
Windsor
Trial at Kennebec Courthouse Draws Crowds Amid Jury Selection
Hundreds gather at the Kennebec county courthouse for the murder trial opening as jury selection occupies the day. Mrs. Cooper attends with her husband from 20 West Crescent street, wearing a fur coat and veil, while spectators move in and out of the courtroom.
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Kennebec County
Kennebec
Ham
Cooper
Edward O. Trask
West Crescent Street
Mrs. Cooper
Rockingham bandit fugitives shot by sheriff at jail yard
Sheriff Marcus M. Collis fired on two men in the jail yard near the Rockingham county jail after they did not halt when ordered. The men were believed to be Harry Spring and Joe Gouin, alleged Rockingham Junction bandits connected to the Bar Harbor express murder on Feb 10.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Marcus M. Collis
Rockingham County
Rockingham Junction
Harry Spring
Joe Gouin
Bar Harbor
Sheriff Rabbets Chase After Prison Escape Plot Unfolds
A lookout escapes from jail with Spring and Gouin amid gunfire at a rail yard. Sheriff Collis suspects a planned jailbreak with signals to murderers. Police flood New England lodging houses and rail yards seeking the two fugitives and the gang’s fixer Toronto Goldie Hogan.
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Shannon
Quinn
Anderson
Water Front
Collis
Spring
Gouin
New England
Toronto
Goldie
Hogan
Boston Mayor seeks chairmanship of metropolitan district council
Mayor Fitzgerald tells the metropolitan affairs committee he will press to have the Mayor of Boston always serve as chairman of the district council. James A. Bailey Jr. counters that the chair should not be fixed to one city official amid past acting mayors. The Boston council would oversee metropolitan district matters.
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Fitzgerald
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
State House
Boston
James A. Bailey, Jr
Board of Selectmen of
Arlington
James H. Doyle
Board of Aldermen
James M. Curley
Bailey
A Doyle
A Curley
Metropolitan Council
Weather Outlook: Rain Then Clearing and Warming
Cloudy with occasional light rain on Thursday, followed by Friday with fair skies. Temperatures rise and light westerly winds are expected.
Boston and Worcester Trolley Line Weather Update
Yesterday's weather brief notes conditions along the Boston and Worcester trolley line. Frequent service remained in effect with low fares promoting travel.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley
Aitr
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PURIM
Purim Association
Boston Hebrew Society
Quilock
Northey
Henry C. Peabody
Malden Police
O Connell
River Front
A. Bos
Enae
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