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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1909

Page

4

2000 Honor New Bishop at Dorchester Parish Event

More than 2000 St Pauls Catholic Church parishioners attended a reception and testimonial for Bishop Anderson at Navillus Halls. A substantial check was presented, honoring his priestly anniversary and his parish work, including service as chaplain at the state prison and with the Catholic Charitable Bureau.

St. Paul's Catholic Church Dorchester Anderson Navillus Halls F. J. Alichin William O’connor H. F. R. Watts Holy Name Society Catholic Charitable Bureau

Fire Destroys Barn in Cambridge Night Blaze

Fire swept the barn of Joseph Authier at 173 Reed Street North Cambridge last night at 9. The blaze lasted nearly an hour and was visible for miles. The barn was totally destroyed with a loss of 800 dollars.

Joseph Authier Reed Street Cambridge

Cantabrigia Club Elects New Officers

Mrs. Charles H. Bonney was reelected president of the Cantabrigia Club of Cambridge. New officers include Mrs. Rufus P. Williams as first vice president Mrs. Ellis R. Moore as second vice president Mrs. Frank B. Holley as clerk Mrs. Cheyne as corresponding secretary and Mrs. W. B. Hovey as treasurer.

Charles H. Bonney Cantabrigia Club Cambridge Rufus P. Williams Ellis R. Moore Frank B. Holley Cheyne W. B. Hovey

Committee Enlarged in Ward Republican Groups

Ward 20 and Ward 24 committees gain members raising total Republican city committee membership to 249. Officers’ election by ballot is stayed pending Supreme Court ruling on Graves injunction. Campbell seeks Graves contempt action. no reinstatement until Supreme Court decides Graves’s rights. Contempt case likely not pursued.

Republican City Committee Supreme Court Edward G. Graves Benjamin F. Campbell Ward 1 Graves Campbell

Scots Celebrate 20th Anniversary Ball in Roxbury

The American Order of Scottish Clans held its twenty year grand concert and ball at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury last evening. Royal chief James F. Wilson and Mrs Wilson led the grand march after a fine concert. The arrangement committee was led by H W Fisher and included Robert Bruce William Coman William Ferris Angus McIsaac J F Newcombe Robert M Wilson Thomas B Gorrie William Paterson James Macdonald and John A McLean. James F Wilson read an address of welcome and Miss Agnes Hyde gave a clever recitation.

Order of Scottish Clans Intercolonial Hall Roxbury James F. Wilson Mrs. Wilson H. W. Fisher Robert Bruce William Coman William Ferris Angus McIisaac J. F. Newcombe Robert M. Wilson Thomas B. Gorrie William Paterson James Macdonald John A. McLean Royal Agnes Hyde

Coalition splits over income tax question

Washington May 21. It was announced that the coalition of Democratic Senators and Progressive Republicans has been broken on the income tax issue. Amendments on the subject will be offered by Senators Bailey and Cummins.

Washington Bailey Cummins

Censor Bans Shaw's New Religious Play

The censor has prohibited the production of George Bernard Shaw's new play The Showing Up of Blanco Posnet. The work on a theological subject was in advanced rehearsal for an early production in London.

London George Bernard Shaw Blanco Posnet

Order of Railway Conductors Expands Vice Presidents and Referendum

The Order of Railway Conductors voted to add two vice presidents and admit conductors on railways using both electricity and steam. A referendum was added to laws, and President Garretson's recommendations were all adopted. Rochester, NY entered as a candidate for the 1911 convention, with Columbus, Cincinnati, and Jacksonville also bidding.

Grand Division Garretson Rochester N. Y Columbus Cincinnati Jacksonville Fla

Queen of Moulin Rouge Show Sparks City Licensing Fight

The Boston theatre plans a one night performance of Queen of the Moulin Rouge despite mayoral opposition. Backed by Frohman Harris and Potter, the producers claim a license to perform under 1908 law, arguing a show cannot be revoked before production. The dispute centers on public opinion and licensing powers.

Hattie Forsythe Hattie Hibbard New York Boston Theatre Frohman Harris Potter du Maurier Trilby

Chef's Beans Digest Better by High Oven Heat

A home remedy claims heating beans to 245 degrees with steam bakes in small parcels to ensure full heat. The method asserts higher heat separates particles so digestive juices access beans, reducing heaviness and gas from underheated centers.

Taft backs old age pension plan for government workers

President Taft told a committee of the United States Civil Service Retirement Association that he supports a plan to care for superannuated government employees. He urged merit-based appointments and cited his Philippines experience with a strict system as a basis for age protection.

Washington United States Civil Service Retirement Association Taft Philippines

Smuggler Vanishes From Ship Off Boston

Vincenzo Marrazzo a third class steward aboard the White Star liner Romanic smuggled 3740 pieces of coral into Boston on Monday and then disappeared along with the only clue to a smuggling gang. Customs men were investigating when Marrazzo deserted the vessel and was not found yesterday.

Vincenzo Marrazzo White Star Boston Marrazzo

Inquiry Aims at Blame in Marrazzo Coral Smuggling Case

An inquiry will be made to fix blame for the escape of Marrazzo as federal authorities investigate a coral smuggling conspiracy. After initial disbelief about coral value, Marrazzo was returned to the ship in custody of Customs Inspector Sleep. The coral worth 5400 dollars before duties emerged, drawing officials to pursue Marrazzo who vanished before arrest.

Marrazzo McCarthy Marrazzo William J. Sleep Lyman United States District Attorney's Office

Women End Convention at Malden Universalist Session

The last session of the Universalist conventions met in Malden on Pleasant Street. Mrs. M B Wilkins was elected president with Emma F Foster as vice president and a slate of officers and 13 vice-presidents chosen. The gathering opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. Florence C. Crocker and concluded after committee reports and recommendations.

Malden Universalist Societies Women's Universalist Missionary Society New Universalist Church Pleasant Street Florence C. Crocker Jamaica Plain JL. M. Houghton South Boston M. B. Wilkins Salem Emma F. Foster W. H. S. Brown Somerville Clara P. Haven Annie W. Comins Worcester Charles Conklin Brookline Peter B. Wiley

Tech students give cup to Dr Noyes at MIT

MIT students presented a loving cup to acting president Dr Arthur A Noyes. The alumni banquet on June 9 will honor the installation of President Maclaurin with guest Charles Nogel from the Commerce and Labor Department.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Arthur A. Noyes Secretary of Commerce and Labor Charles Nogel Maclaurin

Loss of Provincetown whaler Knowles unresolved for years

Senator Lodge received a Caracas dispatch stating no confirmation of imprisonment of the Knowles crew. The five year mystery near Castro remains unsolved as Venezuelan officials and consuls report no knowledge of any prisoners or prison location. A prior sensational tale from St Vincent lacks corroboration.

Washington Provincetown Carrie D. Knowles Senator Lodge State Department W. W. Russell Caracas Venezuela Castro United Press Foreign Office Department of Interior Lodge West Indies Knowles

Seeking Eloping Sister in Hub in New York

Private detectives and the Fineberg brothers, prominent New York jewelers, chased Miss Sophie Fineberg of Brooklyn in Revere yesterday. They claim she eloped with Samuel Findel of Park Avenue Revere and suspect a Washington marriage. Fineberg, 20, is said to be wealthy. Findel, about 22, is a vaudeville actor seen in local theatres.

Fineberg Brothers New York Revere Sophie Fineberg Brooklyn Samuel Findel Park Avenue Findel Washington Miss Fineberg

Children Lead Town Cleanup Effort

Reading May 21. For the first time in town history school children will start tomorrow to systematically clean streets vacant lots and dumping grounds Miss Alice Barrows a Centre School teacher and Reading Woman's Club member has organized over 200 children providing badges and directing the effort Tomorrow the youngsters will march to areas of the town identified as littered and uncared-for.

Reading Alice Barrows Centre School Reading Woman's Club

Rexall Orderlies Promise Quick Constipation Relief

Advertising copy claims Rexall Orderlies cure constipation and restore normal bowel activity without nausea or discomfort. They are said to be candy like, available in 10c and 25c sizes, with a money back guarantee if not effective, from Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores and The Rexall Store.

Rexall Orderlies Riker-Jaynes Drug Rexall

Cuthura Ointment Heals Child Scald Injury Claims

Mrs Hare of South Shields says a boiling grease scald on her ten month old healed completely in five weeks after using Cuthura Ointment. She notes the ointment also cured three cases of ringworm and praises its effectiveness and lasting use.

Cuticura Mrs. Hare Henry St South Shields Durham England

Cuticura Emollients Promise Quick Skin Relief

The advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment as instantly soothing for distressing skin conditions after a hot bath with Cuticura Soap and possibly followed by Cuticura Pills. It claims rapid relief and potential cure in many cases, with free Cuticura Books at depots in London Paris Australia and U.S. locations listed.

Cuticura London Charterhouse

Pleasant Long Island Sound voyage to New York

The fall River Line advertises a vestibuled boat train with parlor cars leaving South Station at 6 PM and arriving in New York at 7 PM. Fare is $3.65 for morning service. For information call Telephone Main 1340 or visit City Ticket Office at 362 Washington St.

New York Long Island Sound South Station Washington St

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