Methodists Endorse Lifting Church Ban on Amusements
Boston Methodists largely back the board of bishops report to the general conference in Minneapolis calling for removing the church ban on dancing card playing gambling and attendance at theatres circuses and horse racing. Prominent ministers urge conscience over rule while stressing nuance not a wide open amusements program.
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Boston
Board of Bishops
General Church
Minneapolis
John Galbraith
Newton
Charles F. Rice
Roxbury
Cambridge
Methodist Church
Leopold A. Nies
The
Brom
William W. Bowers
Baker Memorial Church
Dorchester
Board of
Methodist Episcopal Ministers
George E. Heath
Barham Memorial Church
Methodist Episcopal
Lyman L. Hale
City Point Church
South Boston
Conference of Methodist Ministers
New England
Webster H. Powell
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Old Wesley
Wesley
TIZ Foot Relief Endorsed by Grannies and Doctors
Advertising copy promotes TIZ as a universal foot remedy. It claims quick relief from bunions callouses and tender feet, urging readers to avoid substitutes and to mail for a free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago. The pitch emphasizes aging feet and lifelong use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
South Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ill
Amusement Rule Divides Clergymen Debate
A church debate centers on whether to abolish an amusement rule. Some argue abolition signals laxity and harms church discipline, while others say it prevents censoring Shakespeare and theatre. The conference also denounces Wilson over a brewers congress and appoints a 30 member Negro bishop commission for Southern members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Anderson
Keokuk
Iowa
James Wilson
Brewers’ Congress
Chicago
Taft
Wilson
Knox
Keller Talks to Phone Girls
President Jasper N. Keller of New England Telephone and Telegraph addressed the recently formed telephone operators union. The meeting, attended by 132 members, raised the total to 720. Keller promised careful consideration and timely responses to all requests, noting he would be away on imperative business until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Telephone Operators’ Union
Jasper N. Keller
Keller
Mayor Pursues Overriding Governor Veto on City Hall Annex
Mayor Fitzgerald said the City Hall annex bill will be pushed to override the Governor's veto, claiming near unanimous legislative support. The Governor objects to a 138 foot city hall height, arguing private builders can reach 125 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Lomasneys
East Boston
City Hall Annex Height Debate Faces Legislature
The mayor defends a 133 foot Court square annex as part of a larger City Hall expansion. He cites unanimous legislative support and expects the Legislature to overturn Governor Foss veto. He argues the project fits a larger plan linking Tremont street to Court square and notes growing city needs.
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Foss
City Hall
Court Square
Tremont Street
Probate
Kimball
Breach widens between governor and legislature over veto
The Foss veto of the City Hall Annex bill widens the rift between the governor and his legislative allies. The article traces how the veto actions escalate tensions within the ruling party and affect ongoing policy battles.
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Foss
Veteran historian G A Gordon dies at 85 in Somerville
George A Gordon longtime recording secretary of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society and famed family tree maker died at his home 54 Belmont Street Somerville aged 85 He was born in Dover New Hampshire in 1827 and retired as secretary in January 1910. He lived through Civil War loyalties and held various journalism and industrial roles.
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George A. Gordon
New England Historical and Genealogical Society
Belmont Street
Somerville
Dover
N. H
Gordon
America
New England
Mr. Gordon
Dartmouth College
Home Guard
Georgia
South
Sherman
Lawrence
Manchester
Lawrence Sentinel
Charleston, S. C
Mercury
Cambridge Hospital Matron Dies Suddenly
Miss Caroline A. McDonald aged 28, matron at the Cambridge Diphtheria Hospital for two years, died at the hospital after a short illness. Her funeral is set in Fitchburg this morning, with Miss Nelson acting matron in charge pending a successor appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline A. McDonald
Cambridge
Reservoir
Fitchburg
Nelson
Brookyn Club Wins Brookyn Trophy at Woman's Whist Meet
Boston May 3 The 15th annual Woman's Whist League congress crowns winners from Brooklyn and Cavendish clubs. Mrs John Ditmars and Mrs G H Mackey win the Brookyn trophy with a top score of 7 2 6. Mrs W H Barney and Miss M I Newhall capture the Quaker City trophy for the Howell Club. Final play for the New Amsterdam cup set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
John Ditmars
M. I. Newhall
Howell Club
Boston
Freeman
Military honors for French visitors at Champlain anniversary
Military honors were paid to a delegation of prominent Frenchmen who visited Plattsburgh after ceremonies at Ticonderoga and Crown Point. The occasion marked the presentation of Rodin's bust La France as a token of friendship from the French people for Champlain’s discoveries in the region.
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Plattsburg
WN. Y
Ticonderoga
Crown Point
Rodin
la France
Champlain
NO CUTS IN FERRY SERVICE
Boston's ferry service will not reduce ferries or employees as urged by the Finance Commission. Mayor Fitzgerald promised to increase boats to meet rising demand and oppose cutting oilers in the engine room. He warned the commission’s view risks safety, citing the Titanic as a caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Finance Commission
Fitzgerald
Fast Boston
Quarrel in Peabody Coffee House Ends in Murder
George Caras a 30 year old Greek was shot and killed by Nicholas Tsouklarin 26 after a dispute in a Peabody coffee house. Tsouklarin fled but was captured by Special Officer Kanaly. police found a letter asserting Caras threatened him and labeled him an anarchist.
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Peabody
George Caras
Nicholas Tsouklarin
Tsouklarin
Caras
Cristus Tsouklarin
John Barret
Kanaly
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