Hibbard Gets Big Ovation in Evacuation Day Parade
South Boston marked the Evacuation Day anniversary with a grand parade led by Mayor Hibbard and Lt Governor Draper. Marines, coast artillery, hospital corps, and Civil War veterans joined as crowds cheered along Andrew Square. The procession culminated in receptions at local homes and a luncheon after the review at E Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Boston
Mayor Hibbard
Draper
Andrew Square
Navy Yard
Coast Artillery
Michael F. Smart
Ninth Regiment
Duvall
Congressman O'Connell
Slattery
Broadway
Gallivan
Fort Strong
Hospital Brigade
Naval Brigade
South Boston
James M. Roberson
Wright
Barry
Thomas Park
Colonel Logan
East Broadway
Herbert J. Keenan
West Broadway
E Street
Soda Tank Burst Injures Men at Drug Store Corner
A large soda tank being lowered into the cellar of Jaynes' drug store at the Washington and Hanover street corner exploded with force at 5:25 yesterday afternoon. Pedestrians were knocked down but escaped injury. driver John Bottini, 21, and helper Charles Johnson, 24, were hurt.
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Jaynes’ Drug Store
Washington and
Hanover Streets
John Bottini
Somerville Avenue
Somerville
Charles Johnson
Market Street
Cambridge
Explosion injures two workers near soda tank
Bottini suffered a severe scalp wound after being hurled against a building while Johnson was struck on both hands by flying iron. Bottini was treated at Relief Hospital and Johnson’s wound was dressed in a drug store. Four men and two women nearby were thrown to the ground. The two workers are employed by George G. Stone Soda Water and Carbonating Gas Co. who were handling the soda tank when the blast occurred.
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Bottini
Johnson
Relief Hospital
George G. Stone Soda Water & Carbonating Gas Company
South Boston Gala Delights Mayor Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard praised the South Boston reception as a great success after his honorary gala. He told a Post reporter the event was carried away with its arrangements and there was no unpleasant or adverse incident. He endorsed the safety of city leaders visiting any area.
Mrs Have Meyer Recovers as She Tours South of France
Paris report says Mrs H O Have Meyer, once near a nervous breakdown, has recovered and traveled by auto through the south of France with Mrs Cassatt.
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Paris
H. O. Havemeyer
France
Cassatt
Banquet Honors Judge Sherman in Essex Bar Association
Judges, lawyers, and ex governors gathered to praise Judge Sherman at a public banquet. Judge Putnam defended injunction powers and praised working people while Sherman thanked supporters and spoke of a life well lived. Ex-Governor Long contrasted Sherman with a wealthy, childless entrepreneur, noting Sherman’s loyal friends as his greatest gift.
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Judge Sherman
Essex Bar Association
John D. Long
Sherman
William H. Moody
United States Supreme Court
Notable Judges Toast at Lawrence Event
A letter of regret from a guest studied law under Judge Sherman. Chief Justice Knowlton of the Supreme Court received an ovation after his introduction. Chief Justice John A. Aiken of the Superior Court was lauded as the most popular chief justice and gave a bright 10 minute reply. Attorney-General Malone spoke for the Commonwealth.
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Sherman
Lawrence
Knowlton
Supreme Court
William H. Niles
John A. Aiken
Superior Court
Malone
Commonwealth
Judge Sherman Honored by Jurors and Court Officers
In the second session of Suffolk Superior Court Judge Edgar J. Sherman marked his 50th anniversary of admission to the bar. Jurors presented an azalea and the court officers gifted 50 pinks with notes of congratulations. The judge thanked them and spoke on his life and career.
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Norman
Sherman
Superior Court
Edgar J. Sherman
Suffolk County
Cabinet reshuffle anticipated as Asquith to lead
London March 17 reports say premier Campbell-Bannerman remains ill but attended by doctors through the night. Parliament circles debate cabinet changes with Asquith likely to become premier and two retirements noted. Churchill and Runciman tipped for cabinet advancement. portfolio reshuffle depends on exchequer chancellorship and the pension bill.
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London
Campbell-Bannerman
Herbert H. Asquith
Marquis of Ripon
Henry Fowler
Winston Spencer Churchill
Walter Runciman
Treasury
Mr. Asquith
Serra elected alderman in Melrose special election
In Melrose on March 17 former Alderman Julius A. Serra of Ward 1 won a special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Frank J. Sherman.
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Melrose
Julius A. Serra
Frank J. Sherman
Court fines Reverend Eliot White in Worcester disturbance
In Worcester March 17 the Rev Eliot White wealthy minister was fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace after opposing the police preventing anarchist Alexander Berkman from speaking. City Solicitor Vaughan prosecuted the case for Mayor Logan. White hosted Berkman and M J Siegel at dinner after his release. Berkman then left for Brockton to speak on Anarchy tonight.
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Worcester
Eliot White
Alexander Berkman
White
Vaughan
Logan
M. J. Siegel
Association of
Anarchists
Berkman
Brockton
Anarchy
Minister White Arrest Provokes City Hearing Outcry
The Rev. Dr. White faced an hour long hearing amid accusations of police bias and lax liquor law enforcement. He claimed police targeted him for criticizing hotel violations and the Cora E Fay murder case. Judge Utley fined him ten dollars. White paid with a check and later returned home with visitor Berkman.
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Dr. White
Burke, Roach
O Way
McLeod, Walbridge
McMurray
White
Cora E. Fay
Edward Freeman
Marlboro
Howth Head Flies Irish Flag in Galveston Standoff
In Galveston Texas on St Patrick day Captain Moore of the British steamship Howth Head refused to place the US flag above the Irish tricolor when the revenue cutter demanded compliance. He kept the green flag showing and signaled no red, white, and blue above it as a gunboat prepared to fire.
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Galveston
Tex
St. Patrick
Moore
Howth
Belfast
Ireland
Erin
England
United States
Revenue
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Veterans of Civil War
Grand Army
Marshal Smart
Washington Street
Mrs. Havemeyer
Rchants
Wolf's 'My Clothier
Hanover
Portland Streets
Putnam
Khow
Walworth Mfg G. Co
Stanley
Peter Sudbury Sts
Worcester Gleroyman
Plimpton-Hervey Co
Washington St
Steres
Flacc
Revenue Cutter
Columbia
Columbia Phono phCo
Transont Ste
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