Unitarian events in Pittsburg and Boston attract delegates
Reports on Dr. Van Ness urging gospel focus in Pittsburg and western cities. Announcements from the National Alliance of Unitarian Women and American Unitarian Association meetings in Boston with addresses by Rev. Henry De Long, Prof. W. W. Fenn, and Rev. Lewis G. Wilson. Anniversary Week activities, officers elected, and public meetings noted.
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Dr. van Ness
Pittsburg
King’s Chapel
Unitarian Fellowship
Henry C& de Long
Medford
National Alliance of Unitarian
Liberal Christian Women
Church of the Disciples
Berry Street
W. W. Fenn
Harvard Divinity School
The
American Unitarian Association
Tremont Temple
Alleghany
Penn
Louisville
Thomas van Ness
Second Church
Copley Square
South Congregational Church
van Ness
Frere
Boston
T. Russell
Emma C. Low
New York
Alliance
Lewis G. Wilson
West
Northwest
J. W. Andrews
Sarah S. Hooper
Bulfinch Place
C. R. Eliot
Chandler W. Smith
D.D
P. R. Frothingham
A. L. Hudson
Harry Lutz
Bradley Gilman
W. H. Parker
P. H. Goldsmith
Lend-a-Hand Society
Park Street Church
Edward Everett Hale
R. B. Tobey
Edwin D. Mead
F. H. Hunneman
William T. Foster
Alonzo E. Locke
Blanche Merritt
Delevare King
Albert P. Fitch
Sarah P. Brigham
One Legged Man Defends Marriage In Court
In Dedham, 1905, John H. Carter challenges a $3 weekly support order in a Superior Court equity session. His wife Mary recounts alleged abuse including a jaw kick and throat threat amid marital strife and him displaying a wooden leg. Both sides present witnesses.
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Equity
Superior Court
John H. Carter
Dedham
Fox
Carter
Mary
Probate
Chelsea druggists hold illegitimate liquor licenses
Chelsea eight druggists were found to hold liquor licenses illegally granted by a board with no power after the city voting no at the last election. City Solicitor Harry W. James announced the decision to the Chelsea Aldermen, shocking license holders. Mayor Willard vetoed three measures, including sewer repairs and July 4th funding. licenses for American Express and A W Ceney to transport liquor were also declared invalid, affecting about 25 expressmen who sought licenses.
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Chelsea
Harry W. James
Board of License Commissioners
Willard
American Express Company
A. W. Ceney Company
Russell Defeats McGarry In Six-Round Windup Bout
Unk Russell of Philadelphia defeated Amby McGarry of New York in the Washington Sporting Club windup last night. The six-round fight was disappointing as both boxers missed most blows though Russell built a long lead in the first three rounds and McGarry rallied late but could not overtake the local favorite. In the semi windup Kid Beebe of Philadelphia edged Frankey Paul of New York in a closely contested bout.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Unk Russell
Amby McGarry
New York
Washington Sporting Club
Russell
McGarry
Kid Beebe
Frankey Paul
Panic at Fire in North End Tenement
Last night a blaze at 6 North Hudson Street North End forced about forty people to flee their beds. Smoke filled sleeping rooms after a kerosene lamp exploded in the basement. flames were confined to that area and the loss was slight.
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North Hudson Street
North End
Do You Know Boston A Sunday Post Photo Quiz
Boston Sunday Post inaugurates a weekly competition starting May 26. Seven photographs of Greater Boston landmarks will be published over several weeks for readers to identify and submit concise historic fact notes. The Daily Post will preview some images to allow time for answers. the Sunday Post will publish all seven. Awards will be given weekly.
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Boston Sunday Post
Boston
the Post
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Mass Foresters Convene in Boston as Delegates Gather
The 28th annual Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters convention opens tomorrow at Faneuil Hall with about 505 delegates expected. The order notes 200 active priest members and a total of 2506 since formation on July 29, 1879, with significant 1906 year-end funds and rising death benefits.
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Order
Helen I. Doherty
Cornelius M. Duggan
Joseph L. Daisy
James H. Dixon
Worcester
Lynn
St. Mary’s Church
North End
High Court
James H. O'Neil
East Boston
Boston
High
Dennis E. Murphy
O'Connell
Guild
Fitzgerald
Brooks Proposes Reorganization of School Physical Training
Superintendent Brooks to reorganize public school physical training under a department led by Dr. Fitzgerald with three assistants. Nurses and drill instructors join the plan. high school work split between the director and a new assistant. Three veteran teachers granted a year’s half pay leave. Edwin F. A. Denson named junior master. Mechanical Arts High School graduation set for June 22.
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Department of Physical Training
Brooks
Fitzgerald
Adeline JL. Sylvester
Girls’ High School
Eliza C. Fisher
Lowell
Susanm. Cousens
Edwin F. A. Denson
Mechanic Arts
Jordan Hall
Auto mystery may be cleared with oil-soaked handkerchief clue
The oil-soaked handkerchief with initials found by Officer John Clark near Blue Hill avenue and Charlotte street may identify the chauffeur of the auto that struck and killed Miss Catherine Lyons Saturday night.
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Station 11
Catherine Lyons
John Clark
Blue Hill Avenue
Charlotte Street
Fire sinks schooner at South Boston lumber yard
A fire at the RE G Pond lumber wharf 349 West First Street South Boston last night destroyed lumber and sank a small coasting schooner. The loss is estimated at 10000 dollars. Police and fire brigade suspect incendiary causes due to the scene conditions.
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RE. G. Pond
West First Street
South
Boston
Association Holds Reception at Somerset Hotel
The American Unitarian Association hosted an informal reception in the Hotel Somerset ball room attended by over 1200 Unitarians. Lt Governor Eben Draper Mrs and Mrs Eliot Dr Harris Kennedy and Henry Whitney helped run the event with a ladies orchestra providing music. A light collation followed.
Local Cold Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement touts a home remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day using laxative bromine quinine tablets. It promises a refund if no cure and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
An advertisement claims PAZO Ointment cures itching bleeding blind or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. It promises relief and guarantees effectiveness with a money-back offer.
Know Boston Contests Rules and Entry Details
Contest rules require one coupon per contestant and entries sent to the Know Boston Editor at the Boston Post office or P O Box 5276 Boston Mass. Answers must be received by 10 am Thursday weekly. Prizes not shared. Editor decisions final. Open to all except Post and Boston newspaper staff.
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Boston Sunday Post
Know Boston
Boston Post
P. O
Boston
Mass
The
Post
Boston Prizes Winners for Cash Drawing
The Know Boston announces prize breakdown with awards in cash including ten five dollar prizes and one hundred one dollar prizes for winners. Details specify first through fourth prizes and distribution of smaller awards.
Mystery in death of Samuel H. Moore in Granite City
Samuel H. Moore, painter living at 2012 Missouri Avenue, Granite City, was found dead near the Chicago and Alton depot. A coroner's jury ruled death from a fractured skull due to unknown causes after seven witnesses testified. Moore’s mother, Mrs. Mary Moore of Waltham, Mass., urged a thorough investigation. Witnesses recalled seeing Moore with Samuel Mitchell and Charles Cheno earlier Sunday night. He had shown up to $200 while drinking and was reportedly heir to property.
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ST. Loris
Samuel H. Moore
Missouri Avenue
Granite City
Chicago and Alton
Moore
Mary Moore
Waltham
Mass
American Eagle
Samuel Mitchell
Charles Chenowith
Pipe Saloon
Miss Jacobson Hurt As Horse Runs Wild in Cambridge
Miss Alice Jacobson of 725 Tremont Street Boston was frightened when her horse raced along Tremont Street Cambridge yesterday and she jumped. She received treatment at Cambridge Relief Hospital for contusions to the face head and scalp wounds.
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Alice Jacobson
Tremont Street
Boston
Cambridge
Cambridge Relief Hospital
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Unitarians Open
Epwalph A. Horton
Paul Reverd
Profhingham
the Somerset
Unitarians
Ramsey
Kentucky
New England
Beacon Street
Charles H. Stearns
Urs Truly
Raymond
M’ Garry
Convention of Foresters
Elizabeth Coyne
Nelen T.doherty
Egates
Supt. Brooks
Conditions of
Know Boston Prizes
National Biscuit Company
Mother
St. Louis
Miss Jacobson
Hood
Williams Optical CO
Boylston St
Joseph Grady
Amon ST
Wikslow
Ei Pionsou
Waterman
Lexington Ave
N.Y
B. P. O. Elks
James Ellis
Willis Street
Dorchester
St. *Morggae
Aod
Brookline
Lawrence H. Sullevan
Daniel J. Kane
J. Newman & Sons, Corp’n Florists
Tremont St
Court Sq
Kimball Bldg
Dentifie
Harvard Dental Co
DR. Holmes
Court St
Bowdoin Sq
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