New Elks Home Planned for Columbus Avenue Site
Agreements seal sale of parcels 287 to 293 Columbus Avenue to the Boston Lodge of Elks for a six story brick and stone building. Property owners M A Sullivan and John A Hall hold the parcels at $18 000 each with total land area about 8800 square feet. Structure expected to rise within a year at an estimated cost of $200 000.
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OF the Elks
Columbus Avenue
Boston Lodge of Elks
M. A. Sullivan
John A. Hall
How Britain and India Might Be Invaded
In the House of Commons Premier Balfour states the defense policy for commercial ports has shifted away from mines. Submarine mines are judged ineffective and hazardous to defenders. He advocates international action to limit mine sowing and notes submarine boats' strategic value for naval warfare and assault on shores. Field Marshal Lord Roberts is mentioned.
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London
House of Commons
Balfour
Admiralty
Committee of Defence
Lord Roberts
Mrs Phebe Pratt Observes 90th Birthday in Chelsea
Mrs. Phebe Amelia Pratt widow of William Pratt celebrated her ninetieth birthday at 166 Broadway Chelsea with a reception from two to six. Relatives and friends attended including George Pratt and Charles H Pratt families of Chelsea and grandchildren. Pratt belonged to the First Baptist Church of Chelsea and her letter praising Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey is cited in advertisements.
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Phebe Amelia Pratt
William Pratt
Broadway
Chelsea
George Pratt
Enoughtin
Charles H. Pratt
Eugene Pratt
Chester
Ida
Mabel Pratt
Stoughton
Duffy
Baron Korff of Russia to Wed Miss Van Reypen in June
Baron Serge Korff a Russian law professor arrives in New York en route to Washington where he will wed Miss Alleta Van Reypen daughter of Admiral Van Reypen. He says Russia's situation is hopeful with reforms planned though wartime burdens demand immediate action. He notes the Emperors acquiescence to self rule and foresees gradual constitutional changes. He has worked with the Red Cross and met his fiancée during that service.
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New York
Serge Korff
Russia
Helsingfors University
Finland
Washington
Alleta van Reypen
Admiral van Reypen
United States Navy
Associated Press
Korff
Baron Korff
East
Red Cross
Miss van Reypen
Relief for Russian Jews May Bring Freedom of Movement
The Jewish Chronicle reports from London that authorities may soon grant Jews in Russia absolute freedom of movement and residence in cities but restrict villages. The measure aims to reduce anti Jewish violence after Kishineff and reflects government anxiety over Jewish killings.
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London
The
Jewish Chronicle Today
Russia
Europe
Riots Quieted in Zhitomir as Troops Deployed
A May 11 despatch from St. Petersburg reports no detailed Interior Ministry briefing on the Zhitomir disturbances. Published claims are said to be exaggerated. Troops were moved from Vassilki and warned they would fire if Hebrews were molested, keeping the area quiet.
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ST. Petersburg
Ministry of the Interior
Zhitomir
Vassilki
Relatives of Boston Hebrews fear Zhitomir massacre
The massacre of Hebrews in Zhitomir causes consternation among Boston Jews with ties to the city. The report notes the province capital lies on the The river bank and references remarks from officials at a recent American Social Science Association session.
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Zhitomir
Boston
Volynia
Volhynia
Russia
Generc
American Social Science Association Session Opens in Huntington Hall
The convention continues with talks on criminal justice and social reform. John Graham Brooks presides as Frank B. Sanborn reviews forty years of labor in social reform and education of the Southern negro.
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Charles Bulkeley Hubbell
New York
American Social Science Association
Huntington Hall
Robert Grier Monroe
Alfred E. Ommen
New York City
John Graham Brooks
Cambridge
Frank B. Sanborn
Concord
Brooks
Italy transfers consul Gaetani d Arragona di Castelmola to La Plata
On or about July 1 a royal decree moves Consul Onorate Gaetani d Arragona di Castelmola from Boston to La Plata Argentina. Vice-Consul Gustav Tosti of New York becomes Boston’s consul. Gaetani has served since 1882, born 1860, educated at Rome University graduating 1881.
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Rome
Onorate Gaetani d
Tosti
New York
Gaetani
University of Rome
Surgeon Recommends Grape-Nuts For Strengthening Diet
A Reedsville Pennsylvania surgeon uses Grape-Nuts as a supporting medium after operations and praises its pre digested, strengthening properties. He cites benefits in convalescence, indigestion, and low spirits, endorsing it for patients needing nourishment. The product is from Postum Co. Limited, Battle Creek Michigan. Read The Road to Wellville with Grape Nuts.
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Reedsville
Penn
Postum Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Hebrews in Zhitomir fear riots after Kishineff incident
River Tetra district of Zhitomir with 80 000 residents, half Jewish, lived in harmony until after the Kishineff outrage. Jewish families planned evacuation and hiding of goods amid spiteful proclamations. Boston Hebrews prepare a mass meeting for relief of sufferers.
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Tetra
Dnieper
Zhitomir
Volynia
Kishineff
Baiter
Groushevan
Joseph Zubkis
Post
America
The
Lillian Gilson
Hebrew Quarter
Boston
Roosevelt expresses disappointment over Canton stop miss
President Roosevelt learns the special train will not stop in Canton Ohio and sends a letter to Mrs. McKinley. He notes he only learned of the route after departure from Chicago and would have halted to visit if possible. The message closes with best wishes from Theodore Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt Visits Pittsburg on Vacation Stop
The special train carrying President Roosevelt and party arrived in Pittsburg at 2 12 p m and departed at 2 32 p m Today crowds cheered as he appeared on the rear platform and said he enjoyed his three weeks vacation and would use his power to grant justice with privileges to none to all going to Washington for work
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Pittsburg
Benn
Roosevelt
Washington
Radcliffe Graduates Plan $75,000 Library Drive
Six Radcliffe College alumnae buyers organize a fundraising push to match Andrew Carnegie’s $75,000 endowment offering for a new library. Committee members include Mary Coes Lucy Paton and Esther Hallowell as they outline plans to raise the balance and expand Radcliffe’s facilities.
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Boston
Fair Maidens
Radcliffe
Andrew Carnegie
Radcliffe College
Carnegie
Mary Coes
Lucy Paton
Sarah M. Dean
Cornelia J. Cannon
L. Isabelle May
Esther F. Hallowell
Mystic Street
Medford
Radcliffe Library
Elizabeth Cary Agassiz
Cambridge
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Italy
M’kinley
Canton
President
Dabney ~Arrow
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Prince Street
N. Y
W. J. Batchelder
Globe Clothing Store
Washington Street
Burg
South Weymouth
James E. Burg
George Burg
Meridian Hall
Meridian Street
M’laughlin
Golden Grove
King's County
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