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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1900

Page

8

Modern Judaism Advocates Mixed Heritage Says Chicago Rabbi

Rabbi Emmanuel G Hirsh of Chicago told Boston club members that modern Jews are not a distinct race and do not seek racial purity He argued Hebrews in America are defined by religion not ethnicity and criticized Zionism while noting no Hebrew millionaires misuse wealth for harm The talk marked his first Boston appearance with about seventy five members attending

Emmanuel G. Hirsh Chicago Hebrew Church In America Young Men’s Congregational Club Brunswick Hirsh Boston J. P. Prince Charles Fleischer Samuel Hirshberg Brookline Prince Rabbi Hirsh

Barnard Scully Reunites After Court Divorce Decree

Fall River reports Jessie Barnard Scully has reconciled with her husband after a Probate Court decree on March 16 granting separation. The couple now resumes living as husband and wife in the old Barnard mansion, surprising the community and defying expectations of a pending divorce.

Fall River Jessie Barnard Scully Ol d Barnard Scully

Ward's Pond Hidden Stone Deep Under Fill In Boston Park Probe

An Aldermanic park committee hearings reveal a stone dumped fourteen feet deep under fill at Ward's Pond making an on site view impossible. Witnesses detail loam layers and prior tree removals as investigations into alleged loam fraud and contractor overcharges continue.

Gerry Park Investigation Committee Norris Ward's Matthews Park Commissioners William Kelly Lundy Trarc Foreman Shea Boston Brookline R. Victor Knupfer Back Bay Fens Charlesbank Catalpa James F. Hannon Ward’s Pond Patrick J. Kane

Masonic Fraternity Honors Chelsea Pastor With Gold Bag

Robert Lash Lodge of Chelsea hosted Liberty Lodge of Beverly and Star of Bethlehem Lodge Chelsea. The master Mason’s degree was given before Worshipful Master F Warren Kimball presented Rev. R Perry Bush with a bag of gold. An elaborate banquet followed with speeches by multiple Masonic leaders and guests.

Robert Lash A. M Chelsea Liberty Lodge Beverly Star of Bethlehem William H. L. Odell Robert Lash Lodge F. Warren Kimball Kimball R. Perry Bush First Universalist Church W. H. L. Odell Luther Herrick Willard Howland Albert Southwick Masonic Wallon John Thomas Shepherd

Cambridge Citizens Trade Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Cambridge Citizens Trade Association held its annual business meeting last evening with dinner at 6 30. Officers elected were Russell Bradford president William A Hunnewell vice president Charles P Keith clerk Oliver Raw treasurer Will F Roaf auditor and a board of trustees including W Hyde Dr Charles Bullock Eu aone A McCarthy Charles E Coombs and Melvin L Hannum.

Cambridge Citizens’ Trade Association Russell Bradford Wiliam A. Hunnewell Charles P. Keith Oliver Raw Will F F. Roaf Messrs. W. Hyde Charles Bullock Euaone A. McCarthy Charles E. Coombs Melvin L.hannum

Union Show to Educate on Labor Unionism in Chicago

President James O Connell of the International Association of Machinists says the union will start a campaign of education on labor unionism. A theatrical company led by B J Eckhart will present a melodrama about labor problems in Chicago after returning from Cleveland Ohio.

Chicago James O'Connell International Association of Machinists Cleveland Machinists Unen B. J. Eckhart Machinists’ Union

Baltimore Fires Cause Heavy Loss in Clothing District

Two disastrous fires hit Baltimore this morning causing an estimated loss near 200000. The largest blaze tore through Likes Berwanger Co clothing at 13 East Baltimore Street, starting at 3 a m and burning until nearly noon.

Baltimore Likes Berwanger & Co East Baltimore Street

Mr Frank B Sanborn to lecture on John Brown

Concord writer Mr Frank B Sanborn will give a free lecture on John Brown in the Independent Church Pierce Hall Parlor Copley square Friday evening March 30 at 8 o clock.

Supreme Court Rules No Sunday Cigar Sales

The full bench of the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a common victualler's license does not permit selling cigars on Sunday. The decision came in the Cath erine Graham case, a Revere restaurant proprietor arrested for keeping her shop open for business on the Lord's day.

Supreme Court Catherine Graham Revere

Whittier Acquitted In Post Office Embezzlement Case

John J. Whittier was found not guilty of embezzling 1019 dollars and 23 cents from Worcester Post Office Station A. The jury cleared him after a two day trial before Judge Lowell in U S District Court.

John J. Whittier Worcester Lowell United States District Court

War Threatens Turkey In Eastern Crisis

London dispatch reports imminent war as Russia and England pressure Turkey. Russia mobilizes 250000 troops and increases frontier garrisons fourfold. The Black Sea squadron and a sizeable transport fleet are prepared for action. war seems near unless Turkey yields Russian demands.

London East Russia Turkey England Black Sea

Reward Offered by Attleboro Selectmen for Assault Suspect

Attleboro officials announced a reward for the capture of a man who has assaulted five women since Saturday night. One victim suffered a broken nose and concussion, another a spinal injury leaving her critically ill, with others bruised.

Attleboro Irheru

Post Machinist Surprised With Gift At Dorchester Party

A surprise party honored John Brisco the Post machinist at his Dorchester home 38 pareen avenue. About sixty guests attended and presented him an oak bookcase. Master Joseph M. Conroy the boy soprano performed several selections during the evening.

John Brisco Post Pareen Avenue Dorchester Brisco Joseph M. Conroy

Several Hotels Named In Police Hearing On Howard Street

The Board of Police studied evidence against Hotel Howard on Howard street after Captain Brown of the liquor squad filed a complaint. Patrolmen Hunter and Walters testified about the January 2 night, noting intoxicated patrons but no disorder, and Hunter said Brown gave him a list of four hotels to monitor. He checked Hotels Howard Cushing Woodne and the Hotel pha.

Board of Police Howard Howard Street Captain Brown Hunter Walters Division 11

Canadians Praised by Mexican Paper Over South African War

Diaro Del Hocaro lauds Canadian valor in the South African war saying youthful Canadians appeared and changed British fortunes. The paper also declares imperialism and territorial expansion a proven failure.

Mexico City Diaro del Hocaro Canada

Foreman Hurt After Plank Slip At Dam Collapse

Clinton reports Nathaniel Hongton, foreman for the Water Board, slipped on loose planks at a temporary dam on the Ashua River and fell about fifteen feet into debris. He sustained a fractured left forearm with serious injuries described as a long standing issue.

Clinton Nathaniel Hongton Penttonens

Jury in Hay and Sloan case fails to agree in Camden

In Camden March 28 the jury trying William H. Hay and Howam K. Sloan for conspiring to injure Eugene Darnell’s reputation failed to agree and was discharged with retrial at the next term. Reporters may be tried again next Tuesday. The piece also recounts Eva Wood and Maybelle Neilson saga and Neilson’s separation from Eli Shaw with no blame.

Camden N. J William H. Hay Howam K. Sloan Philadelphia Eugene Darnell Eva Wood Maybelle Neilson Eli Shaw Miss. Neilson Miss Neilson

Sampson Arrives at Old Point to Visit Kearsarge

Rear Admiral Sampson reached Old Point Virginia from Ashington and boarded the battleship Kearsarge off Fort Monroe. He plans to stay aboard until the ship completes its final acceptance trip next Tuesday.

Newport News Sampson Old Point Ner Ashington Kearsarge Fort Monroe

Woman's Relief Corps Dance Promises Colors for Decoration Day

The Woman's Relief Corps of the Major Grady Camp plans a dancing party on May 7. Proceeds fund a color presentation to the Major Grady Camp to be carried on Decoration Day for the first time.

The Woman's Relief Corps Major Grady Camp

Dean's Ointment Advertises Cure for Itching Piles

An advertisement promises relief from itching piles with Dean's Ointment. It states the product is available at any drug store for 560 cents and implies a full cure.

Dean

Jewish views on nationhood and Zionism in a historic forum

A speaker argues that Jews are not a distinct race or nation and critiques Zionist moves to create a Jewish state in Palestine. He notes historical shifts after the temple destruction, citizenship rights in America and France, and Russian oppression driving Zionist dreams, questioning feasibility. The discussion follows Dr. Hirsh's address in a public forum on whether a Christian paper should ignore such topics.

Hadrian America France Europe Palestine Russia Land of Zion Jerusalem American Journalim

Presbyterians Gather for Third Annual Banquet

The Presbyterian Social Union hosted its third annual banquet at the United States Hotel last night with nearly 200 attendees. Rev. Scott F. Hershey presided as speakers included Dr. Withrow from Park Street Church Mr. John Gilchrist and Rev. Robert F. Sample D D of New York who spoke on Presbyterians and Presbyterianism.

Presbyterian Social Union United States Hotel Scott F. Hershey Withrow Park Street Church John Gilchrist Robert F. Sample D. D New York General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Presbyterianism

Flower Boy Inspires Emperor Rumor at Mission Meeting

Providence reports an evening missionary session where Rev. A. J. Palmer shared a rumor about the Chinese emperor's deposition being driven by fear of Christianity. A flower boy from a mission school reportedly told him of the Jesus doctrine after Dewey's Manila actions drew curiosity about American teachings.

Providence A. J. Palmer D. D New York China Dewey Manila

Hub Police Capture Comely Hattie Breen of Nashua

Nashua authorities report arrest of the 15 year old Hattie Breen after four weeks of disappearance. She denied age and identity, claiming defiant innocence as police describe her as a stubborn child and she was taken to the House of Detention.

Hub Comely Hattie Breen Nashua Station 5 Comely Hattie Breen N. H Miss Breem

Lentz Clashes as Idaho Deputy Critique Sparks Session

Governor Steunenberg testimony on Garrity actions during the Coeur d'Alene affair leads to a heated Spokane meeting. Lentz accuses deputies of disreputable relations. Cheney denies the charge. Hull, Hay, Cox and Jett threaten or urge removal as tempers flare before adjournment.

Washington Steunenberg Coeur d'Alene Lentz Spokane Idaho Moss Cheney Hull Mr. Lentz Mr. Hull Hay Rose Representative Cox Cox J. Cox Jett Illinois

Recorder Goff Testifies in Gardiner Case Fray

In New York on March 28 Recorder Goff testified against District Attorney Gardiner amid a heated hearing. Attorneys clashed as Untermyer objected and the commissioner urged order. Goff admitted knowledge of improper trials as the dispute continued. The session adjourned with further testimony planned.

New York Goff Gardiner City Club Colonel Gardiner Recorder Untermeyer

Stubborn Child Hat tie Breen Sought by Nashua Police

Nashua Massachusetts March 28 Miss Hat tie Breen 15 years old daughter of Neil Breen 34 Hill Street left the city about four weeks ago. Rumored elopement West led to searches of dives and now Boston is involved. Inspector Mood will go to Boston tomorrow to bring the girl to the city.

Nashua N. H Hattie Breen Niel Breen Hool Street Boston Miss Breen Nashua Junction Mood

Grocery Clerks Face Shorter Work Week Debate in Boston

Boston retailers convened to discuss a bill limiting grocery clerks to sixty hours weekly. The panel heard clerks abused on Saturdays, with some dealers arguing the law would be hard to enforce. J H Brown warned small shops violate Sabbath rules. the meeting adjourned after two hours with no formal action.

Boston Dunn BK. 9 Gilmore John C. Neal Carrol den Ys L. H. Rhodes J. H. Brown W. H. Bullard Messrs Stevens Humphreys Brown

Durgin’s Body Found In Charlestown After Tide Delay

The decomposed body of Cornelius Durgin was found yesterday afternoon under Fitz’s Wickarf Charlestownneck and recovered after tide delay. Undertaker Cobb transported the remains to North Grove street morgue. Medical Examiner Stedman notified. Durgin had been missing since December from 233 Otis Street Somerville. He was 55 years old.

Fitz Wickarf Charlestowneck Cobb North Grove Street Stedman Cornelius Durgin Otis Street Somerville

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Eton Spitz Bros. & Mork Summer St Congregational Club Ns & A Jessie Barnard Scully Ward's Pond Aldermanic Park Committee Shea Tally Boy Kelly McShane Coburn’s Welch Coburn Ogre Department Elch Pettigrew Kelly Itness Keily Croess McShane and Coburn Park Department W. Knupfer Franklin Park Bradford Cambridge Trade Association Hawm UT Furniture Co Tremont Gt Moston Whittier Britain South Africa Morgan Louis Stern Liverpool J. Pierpont Morgan Beatrice Harraden Bate Tog A. R Trunk Line Association Pasei Hiascioe Maybelle E.G Hirsch Wag Spore Emanuel G. Hirsch Shaft Victoria Hotel Commonwealth Avenue Vendome Hotel Fall. River Charles E Albin District Court Moses Swartz Swartz Albin Old Point Woman's Relief Corps Party Revere Town Revere Republican Town Committee Jewish Political Nation Emperor of China Pekin Naval Ordnance Bureau Derby Conn Driggs-Seabury Company Dover Lero M. Collins Torrington Toronto Grand Trunk Railway St. John Tom Tucker Springfield Tom Burns SALEM Cen Eom Salem Toulgbe Durgin New Haven, Conn Yale-Brown New Haven R. I John Brassill East Providence W. J. Cobb Newark Lynn Jalley O West Street Boylston Bank Massey Rutland D. D. Muir Merchants’ National Bank 8 McClure
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