Oppose Interest Rate On Pledges At Boston Hearing
A Massachusetts Legislature probate and chancery committee meeting at 4 pm today will hear petitioners of Bill 631. They seek to cut interest on pledges and loans to 1 12 percent per month with a 10 percent maximum per loan, raise pawnshop bond to 2000 dollars, and require public auction of pledged items. The bill, rooted in controversy over local licensing and police control, faces strong opposition from Boston pawnbrokers.
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Committee On Probate and Chancery
Massachusetts
Boston
Licensing Board
Board of Police
E. P. White
Allston
Hancock
Brockton
J. K. Berry
Board of Chancery
Lcense
Aawnbroker
Plans for long tunnel through the Sierras
Auburn California March 90 A corps of Southern Pacific surveyors and engineers has completed the survey for a new Sierra Nevada tunnel slated to be among the world’s longest at five miles and 800 feet. The project will remove nearly 1000 feet of grade and cut snow shed length by 22 miles from 40 to 12 miles. The work would cost millions and take years to construct.
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Auburn
Cal
Southern Pacific Surveyors and Engineers
Sierras
Excise arrests rise in Greater New York on Sunday
Gotham reports 62 arrests today for alleged excise law violations in Greater New York, up from 28 last Sunday. It marks the highest Sunday total since the new administration began, surpassing the previous record of 42 set in January. No concerted effort to enforce equator selling noted.
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NW York
Greater New York
Boy James Pray Narrowly Escapes Drowning at Fort Independence
James Pray a 12 year old resident of 60 G street South Boston narrowly escaped drowning when a boat overturned off Fort Independence yesterday afternoon. He was rescued in an unconscious condition by Sergeant John Gorham stationed at the fort.
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James Pray
G Street
Boston
Fort Independence
John Gorham
Easter crowds fill churches with song and finery
Easter Sunday drew large congregations to churches across the city as sunshine followed a clearing sky. Special music and sermons marked the day, with clergy including Archbishop Williams and Fathers McCormack and Dolan leading services. Seminary students attended, and flowers adorned altars and homes.
Immaculate Crowded Pastoral Services At City Church
Large crowds attended both morning and evening services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue yesterday. Pomp and ceremony marked the observance with residents from the parish and surrounding area in attendance.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
Easter Sermon Draws Knights Templars at Brighton Church
Knights Templars of De Molay Commandery gathered at Brighton Congregational Church for an Easter sermon by Rev. A A Berle titled The Religion of Chivalry. Baptisms were held at multiple churches including Ruggles Street where about 40 were baptized. Old South Sunday School anniversary noted at Tremont Temple.
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Knights Templars
de Molay Commandery
Brighton Congregational Church
A. A. Berle
Clarendon Street
Dudley Street
Ruggles Street
Warren Avenue Baptist
Tremont Temple
Old South
$60,000 For Parish Priests In Boston Collection
Boston Catholics gathered funds yesterday as offerings for priests across about 30 parishes. The amount raised is not exact but estimated above $60,000 from nearly 200,000 members, with many donations ranging from $2 to higher gifts. The tradition follows Christmas collections.
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Boston
Easter Services Draw Large Boston Congregation
Morning attendance was ticketed to manage crowds as hundreds were turned away at the church door. The 10:30 mass featured Rev George Fargis of Immaculate Conception, with a musical program by the Symphony Orchestra and a sermon on The Resurrection. Evening vesper services continued the Resurrection theme led by Rev Father O Sullivan with deacon and sub deacon assisting.
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Boston
George Fargis
Immaculate Conception Church
J. Moore
J. Farley
J. A. Mulry
Payson Porter
John Colgan
Fashionable Trinity Church Easter Service Draws Notables
A large congregation at Trinity Church gathered for Easter services, with palms and lilies adorning the altar and sparing blooms for Sunday school children. Attendees included Mrs. E. Van Rensselaer Thayer, Miss Katharine Thayer, the Cochrane sisters, Grace Dabney, Dr. Amory family, Mrs. E. Winchester Donald, Miss Donald in a light tailor gown, Mr. Robert Treat Pains and Miss Paine, and many others in elegant but restrained dress.
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Trinity Church
Trinity
Trinity Yesterday Were Mrs. E. van Rensselaer
Thayer
Katharine Thayer
Cochrane
Grace Dabney
Amory
E. Winchester Donald
Donald
Robert Treat Pains
Miss Paine
Mahlon Spalding
Robert Cushing
Ruth Williams
Commonwealth Avenue
Susan Coolidge
Mory
Mrs Weissman Body Shipped Following Double Tragedy
The body of Mrs Elizabeth Weissman, who fatally shot Robert Trutehing last week and then killed herself, was sent to Norwich Connecticut today at the request of Norwich authorities.
Miss Lamont Reports Improvement After Illness
New York March 30 Miss Julia Lamont daughter of former Secretary of War Daniel S Lamont who has been ill for some time with brain fever was reported much better today.
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Lamont
New York
Julia Lamont
Daniel 8. Lamont
Improper Health Board Bid Record At 644 Hancock Street
A small wet bi ported case was forwarded to the Board of Health. The location cited is 644 Hancock Street with teen involvement mentioned in the report. Further details are unreadable in the damaged text.
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Hancock Street
Cathedral Services At Holy Cross Draw Crowds
Crowds filled the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for both morning and afternoon services. The 10 15 mass was led by Archbishop Williams in pontifical garb with Rev Dr Maher of St Johns Seminary as deacon of honor.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Williams
Maher
St. John's Seminary
Easter musical盛 revival and church services across Boston
Old South Church and its Home and Hope Chapel branches hosted Easter events while Haydns Creation and Elijah were performed at First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue and Park Street Church respectively. Second Church Unitarian lacked a Boston Singing Club chorus. churches held children's festivals, moral tale readings, and Spir itualist anniversary celebrations alongside YMCA programs.
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Old South Church
Home
Hope Chapel
Haydn
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Rowley
Unitarian
Copley Square
Boston Singing Club
Park Street
Elijah
Frederick W. Briggs
M. BE
Temple Street
L. H. Dorchester
People’s Temple
Exeter Street
Fashionable Attendance at Emmanuel Church Service
Emmanuel Church on Newbury street drew a fashionable crowd yesterday with a nearly filled morning service and a beautiful décor. The congregation included many Boston elites such as Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard Fay, the Thorndikes, the Sargents, A Laurence Rotches, Mrs. H W Jackson, Mrs. William Austin, Endicott Peabodys, George W. Gregersons, Guy Lowell, and hundreds more.
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Emmanuel Church
Newbury Street
Boston
Henry Howard Fay
the Thorndikes
Gordon Abbotts
Cathedral Reunion Of YMCA In Dublin City
The Young Men's Catholic Association of the Cathedral held its third annual reunion with a morning communion service at 7 a.m., a breakfast donated by William P. Shea, and an afternoon program of music and oratory at the club rooms. Notable speakers included John Calnan John J. Magee J. J. Coleman Edward Dunne Paul Linehan John Crowley William O'Donnell Joseph T Brennan and Rev. F H Dolan with Dr. Thomas J. Gordon presiding.
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Young Men's Catholic Association of the
William P
Shea
J. ©. Tiley
Daniel TdAnehan
Meesrsa
John Calnan
John J. Magee
J. J. Coleman
Edward Dunne
Paul Linehan
John Crowley
William O'Donnell
Joseph T., Brennan
William P. &Kea
F. H. Dolan
Thomas J. Gordon
Waitresses to Host First Grand Ball in Paine Memorial Hall
The waitresses aim to stage a very successful Easter week event. The grand ball is planned for next Thursday evening at Paine Memorial Hall, with expectations of strong attendance and festive activities.
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Paine Memorial Hall
Parish Collections Bring Generous Gifts Across Boston Churches
Time-honored Catholic collections are made twice yearly with funds distributed by the head priest. St Cecilia in Back Bay received a notably generous offering, while Immaculate Conception, Most Holy Redeemer in East Boston, Sacred Heart, St Mark's, and St Joseph's members contributed liberally across the city.
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St. Cecilia
Back Bay
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Boston
Church of the Sacred Heart
St. Mark's
St. Joseph's
Arlington Street Church Easter Attendance and Notable Guests
The Arlington Street Church drew fashionables for Easter worship with a decorated altar of Easter lilies and laurel. The Sunday school Easter festival proceeded with notable attendees including Mr. and Mrs. William Bliss and General Curtis Guild among others.
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Arlington Street
Trinity
Emmanuel
William Bliss
John Mason Little
Matthew
Harrington
J. G. Beals
Nickerson
Curtis Guild
J. 8. Ball
Eustace L. Fitz
Robert C. Hooper
L. Cushing Kimball
Alexander Martin
Horatio Newhall
William Shillaber
Eleanor Allen
Scaife
Notable Attendance at Cambridge Church Services
The report notes strong church activity at King's Chapel St. Paul's Advent and suburban chapels with St John’s Cambridge drawing the college set. Countess Zelinsky of Russia drew attention at St. John’s in a black velvet gown while Mrs Samuel Chisholm wore silk and lace. Dean Hodges Mrs Hodges Frank W Gaskill and Professor Mrs Black were among the attendees.
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King's Chapel
St. Paul’s
Advent
St. John’s Church
Cambridge
Countess Zelinsky
Russia
St. John’s
Samuel Chisholm
Easter in Washington draws crowds to services
Large crowds attended Easter services at Washington churches. Morning weather was sunny and pleasant. afternoon brought a severe thunderstorm that interrupted outdoor activities. The President attended Grace Reformed Church with Rev. John M. Schick delivering the sermon. Mrs. Roosevelt and children went to St. John's Episcopal, joined by Commander and Mrs. Cowles.
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Washington
Grace Reformed Church
John M. Schick
Roosevelt
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Cowles
Dedication in Wakefield Memorial Parish House
A memorial parish house, gifted by Mrs. James Pearson, was dedicated at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church in Wakefield on March 30. The $10,000 building honors her husband, a New York and Boston financier who rose from humble beginnings via a nail manufacturing invention, and who died in January 1901 after a legal dispute over a $240,000 life insurance policy decided against the executrix by the U.S. Circuit Court.
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Wakefield
Prish House
James Pearson
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Pearson
New York
Boston
United States Circuit Court
Avenue Fashion: Society Women In Spring Easter Attire
On the avenue Mrs. William Aspinwall draws attention in cafe au lait gown with elaborately white silk appliqué and blue feather boa, while Mrs. Ollie Ames and daughters wear black moire silk and lace. Numerous others, including Mrs. Harrington, Miss Cochrane, Mrs. Weeks, Miss Perkins, and Mrs. Cabot, display gowns of crepe de chine, velvet, and taffeta with lace, hats, and feather accents amid churchgoers and social crowds on Commonwealth Avenue.
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William Aspinwall
Ollie Ames
Preston West
Harrington
Washington
Commonwealth Avenue
Miss Cochrane
Andrew G. Weeks
Miss Perkins
Charles H. Coggswell
Harris Harrington
Church of the Emmanuel
Frank D. Balderston
George Rancher
James Means
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Harry Delano
Reuben Ring
Mrs. Ring
Mrs. Cabot
Ll. M. Sargent
Frank L. Sargent
Dexter
Thayer
Miss Saltonstall
Neal Rantoul
Louis E. Whicher
L. D. Spaulding
G. M. Hubbardston
Church of the Advent
Chantilly
Mathilde Hubbardston
Miss Carr
Allen Eaton
Baris
Big Developments Near in French Case
Police expect major advances in the Mrs. French case within 24 hours as investigators review her papers with her executors Wilfred A. French Sherman L. Whipple and Arthur Lord while Chief Watts assigns star detectives. A key witness says Mrs. French planned to “close in” on fraudsters, but authorities deny a murder theory. An impersonator who signed stock and power of attorney remains unidentified, described only as a woman 27 to 28, while John Simpson is also missing. Kehew cites a possible defense and a deal to drop charges if Mrs. French’s promises were kept.
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Harry J. Jaquith
Olice
Mrs. Currie
Kehew
Currie
Mrs. French
Jacob Weinz
John Simpson
Pleasant Street
Nova Scotia
Easter Monday Festivities Stir Boston Social Circles
Easter Monday spirit breaks Lent restraint with dances and broad card invitations across Boston society. Mayor Collins expected to press the button opening a grand bazaar at Hotel Brunswick for a week in aid of the Syrian Mission Church. East Boston Catholic Association hosts events throughout the city.
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Boston
Collins
Hotel Brunswick
Syrian Mission Church
Fhe East
Boston Catholic Association
Second annual balls listed for tonight in Boston area
A roundup of social events includes a second annual ball at Lyceum Hall by Company I Ninth Regiment Infantry M V M a grand military ball at South Boston Emmets of Bunker Hill at Monument Hall Charlestown a Garden City Mutual Aid Association event in Newton and many others tonight Also The Rounders of Dorchester announce their second annual ball for April 18 including St Patrick era society and various lodge gatherings across the city
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Lyceum Hall
Ninth Regiment Infantry
M. Vo. M
South Boston
Emmets
Bunker Hill
Monument Hall
Charlestown
Newton
Garden City Mutual Aid Association
Amo
George J. Whitten
Legion Spanish War Veterans
Union Park Hall
St. Valentine’s T. A. and B. Society
Catholic Union
Carriage Drivers’ Association
Paul Revere
Mechanics
the Rounders
Dorchester
Selig Ezige Fiddler Draws Big Hebrew Audience in Boston
Selig Ezick the Fiddler a Yiddish adaptation of Schiller drew one of the largest Hebrew crowds ever in Columbia Theatre. The Peoples Theatre New York company led by Jacob Adler presented with Mrs Adler Levenson and Wisenber in supporting roles to a Boston audience, with Mr Kater dubbed king of the Yiddish stage and several Boston and New York leads adding humor and flavor to the performance.
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Columbia Theatre
Hebrew Progressive Lodge 177
Boston
Hebrew Stage
Selig Ezick
Fiddler
Jacob Gord'n
Schiller
Kestin
New York
Maria
Weintraub
Nathanson
Greenberg
Quincy Pastor's Farewell Sermon and New Appointment
The Rev. W. W. Dornan preached his farewell at the First United Presbyterian Church in Quincy and will take the pastorate of the Winthrop Congregational Church in Holbrook next Wednesday. He is leaving due to a church vote banning sociables and lectures in the church name.
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Quincy
W. W. Dornan
First United Presbyterian Church
Winthrop Congregational Church
Holbrook
Mr. Dornan
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