Cole Seeks to Do Much With Little Talk
Colonel Charles H. Cole Jr. assumed Boston Police Board chair and pledged to “say little and do much” as he blends into the role. He will not lecture on crime, prefers a conservative, workmanlike approach, and will lead a department already led by Judge Emmons. Lucy Page Gaston visited, and Thomas Ryan was sworn in for another five-year term as clerk to the Police Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles H. Cole, Jr
W. H. H. Emmons
Post
Cole
Emmons
Colonel Cole
Pemberton Square
Martin Lomasney
Beacon Street
Harry Adams
Somerset Street
Judge Emmons
Lucy Page Gaston
Anti-Cigarette League
Thomas Ryan
Board of Police
Osborne
Lee and
Whiting
Authors Read Own Writings at Park Street Church
Four American authors read from their works at a Women's Baptist Social Union gathering in Boston. Julia Ward Howe read Battle Hymn of the Republic, Louise Chandler Moulton The Secret of Arcady, Hezekiah Butterworth The Clocks of Kenilworth, J T Trowbridge Widow Brown's Christmas, Nixon Waterman Johnny's History Lesson and Grass. Mary Belle Hidden led songs. a banquet followed in Tremont Temple with greetings, invocations, and speeches by Norcross Foshay Horr and English.
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Park Street
Women’s Baptist Social Union of
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Louise Chandler Moulton
Arcady
Hezekiah Butterworth
Kenilworth
J. T. Trowbridge
Brown
Nixon Waterman
Johnny
Mary Belle Hidden
Tremont Temple
Gilbert Hall
Nathan B. Wood
Lorimer Hall
Newton
James B. Norcross
Milford R. Foshay
George B. Horr
H. B. Sawyer
George M. English
Chelsea Patrolman Charles H Ross Marries Margaret McLeod
Patrolman Charles H Ross of the Chelsea police force and Mrs. Margaret A McLeod were married in that city last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ross
Chelsea
Charles H. Ross
Margaret A. McLeod
Barton Succeeds Cole as Dem Club Executive Head
Alderman Charles J. Barton of Melrose was chosen to fill the vacancy on the executive committee of the Massachusetts Democratic Club after Colonel Charles H. Cole Jr. resigned to head the Board of Police.
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Charles J. Barton
Melrose
Massachusetts Democratic Club
Charles H. Cole, Jr
Board of Police
Gold Medals For Boston Firemen Authorized
A $1000 trust fund bequeathed by John E. Fitzgerald will fund gold medals for Boston firemen. The fund, deposited with the city treasurer six years after Fitzgerald’s death, earns income via Massachusetts State 2 percent bonds. Fire officials expect medals costing about $35 each to recognize meritorious service.
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Boston
John E. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Henry 8. Russell
Wells
Corporation Counsel
Russell
Massachusetts
Old Maids' Convention to Aid Soldiers Home Charity
The Boston Benevolent Dramatic Club will perform the Old Maids' Convention at the Soldiers' Home to raise funds for the home. Club officers include Mrs. John T. Wood and Mrs. Hol lis. Half the proceeds go to the Woman's Charity Club, the rest to the host association, with a Scots' Charity benefit planned soon.
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Boston Benevolent Dramatic Club
John T. Wood
Hollis
Weiggel
Blanchard
Louisa R. Quint
Soldiers’ Home
Woman’s Charity Club
Scots
Boston People's Forum Social Features Read of Forum Verse
At the annual Boston People's Forum social to be held tomorrow evening Charles E. Bakstrom will read a humorous poem Our Forum written by George M. Greenwood former secretary Those who have read the verses say it hits the Forum features in a light pleasantry tone.
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Boston People’s Forum
Charles E. Bakstrom
Our Forum
George M. Greenwood
Woman Seeks Help for Uterine Ailments and Treatment
An advertisement argues many general practitioners misdiagnose women’s symptoms as dyspepsia or heart trouble. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for uterine derangements and urges correspondence. It also announces full ingredient disclosure for the medicine and offers The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail from Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Pr. Pierce
Pierce
Care Invalids
Eres Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
Police Begin Voter List Sweep in City Streets
Police officers in uniform conduct a morning drive to compile name age and address of every male over 20 and every female as part of a weekly commission to list eligible voters.
Postum touted as remedy in coffee woes across city
A Boston article reports Postum use improving health in families, from a mother who credits it for restored sleep and recovery of a sick child and husband. The piece also describes a city wide housing list census managed by Judge Emmons and Captain Kimball, detailing multilingual efforts and extensive officer deployment across divisions to complete listing within seven days.
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Kingston
Lowell Street
Beacon Chambers
Harbor
Jamaica Plain
Big South End
South Boston
Boarding Houses Filled As Workers Leave Town
Springfield May 1. A flood of workers arriving in Indian Orchard cannot find boarding. Every house that accepts boarders is full. Some young women canvas door to door for meals but no relief. A bachelor girls’ quarters opens in Worcester Street. Men also quit jobs and depart due to the overcrowding.
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Springfield
Worcester Street
Scollans Remains in Jail as Trial on 1899 Frauds Near
Thomas J. Scollans must stay in jail awaiting jury trial on the old teaming fraud case and a new indictment accusing him of being an accessory to juror bribery at the 1899 trial. Bail of 10000 was set on the bribery charge. Judge Fessenden denied a motion to grant bail on the default. Assistant District Attorney Sughrue pressed the two matters as the hearing extended.
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Thomas J. Scollans
Milliken
Fessenden
William E. Baker
Sughrue
Scollans
Boston
Stowaway Not a Stowaway Reaches Boston by Mistake
James Pennock a 21 year old United Fruit Company employee from Jamaica arrived in Boston aboard the San Jose not listed as a passenger. He slept on deck during the voyage and woke to find himself underway. He will be detained at the immigration bureau until the ship returns and then sent back to Jamaica.
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James Pennock
United Fruit Company
Jamaica
Boston
San Jose
James
Immigration’ Bureau
Lone Perch Highlights Cambridge Angling Day
Patrolman Henry W. Aberle recalls his fish tale at Fresh Pond where one perch completed his lone string. The Water Board plans a permit system drawing 250 locals to fish from May 1 to Nov 1, with each ticket allowing a single day.
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Henry W. Aberle
Cambridge Police
Fresh Pond
Water Board
Speedy Cure by Cuticura
Mrs I Jones of Addington Indiana reports a two year eczema ordeal. After trying many remedies she found relief with Cuticura Ointment Resolvent and Soap, claiming a permanent cure following one box and two bottles.
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Mirs. I. Jones, Addington, Ind. T
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Boston People’s Forum Social
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Colorado
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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