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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1905

Page

7

Winthrop Hall Thief Surprises Harvard in Cambridge

A Cambridge dormitory break in at Winthrop Hall caused heavy losses, with valuables valued between 1000 and 1500 dollars. Victims include Gustaf Westfeldt, A R Shult, and Stanley Hauxhurst, who reported jewelry, cuff buttons, shirt studs, a knife, and stock certificates stolen.

Cambridge Winthrop Hall St. John’s Theological School Yale New Haven Gustaf R. Westfeldt A. R. Shult Stanley C. Hauxhurst

SAYS TRUSTS ROB THE SOUTH

The Rev W S Key missionary of the Woman's Alliance told South Congregational Church members that syndicates and trusts rob poorer farmers in North Carolina citing land and strawberry trade injustices He warned of poverty from 100 crates of berries shipped with 84 cents profit and predicted a Unitarian revival in the South within five years.

North Carolina W. S. Key Woman's Alliance American Unitarian Association South Congregational Church South North

Aladdin oven advocates praise practical, time saving use

Mrs. Marion A. MacBride of Arlington Heights describes long term use of the Aladdin oven since 1882, praising its time savings and reliability. She cites universal fuel access, suitability for remote spots, and cost efficiency through automatic cooking, noting how it frees her to handle other tasks.

Marion A. MacBride Hillside Avenue Arlington Heights

New England Intercollegiate Press Association Elects Leaders

The New England Intercollegiate Press Association met at Copley Square Hotel for the annual election of officers, paper readings, and a banquet. Officers elected: President W. H. Webster Amherst College, vice president Miss Singleton Wellesley, secretary treasurer J. W. Sewell Bowdoin.

New England Intercollegiate Press Association Copley Square Hotel W. H. Webster Amherst College Miss Singleton Wellesley J. W. Sewell Bowdoin

Foreign railway men praise Boston visit and facilities

About 75 international delegates examined Boston traffic handling and port facilities aboard a two car train excursion from North station to Mystic docks and East Boston piers. They heard debates on government ownership of railroads and noted Boston as best equipped for a city of its size.

Boston International Railway Congress Mystic Docks Frank Barr Boston & Maine Monitor Mystic Hoosac Tunnel Cunard, Leyland New York New Haven Hartford S. S. Wither Ecuador George Noltein Moscow

Families With Children Only Planned For Brooklyn Block

Brooklyn will soon host a 20 story apartment block occupying a full block. No apartment will be rented to a family without at least one child. The project is led by Oliver H. P. Belmont and details were shared at a Hempstead luncheon hosted by Mrs. Belmont with financiers, philanthropists, lawyers, real estate men and society figures in attendance.

New York Brooklyn Oliver H. P. Belmont Belmont Hempstead L. I

Is Patrolman Vincent Facing Formal Hearing?

Captain O Lalor has returned as Chairman Cole delays any hearing on Patrolman Thomas H Vincent over alleged neglect related to missing jewels found with a dead man. No formal charges have been filed, and the hearing is said to be indefinitely postponed.

John T. O'’Lalor Division 5 Cole Police Board Thomas H. Vincent Vincent Driscoll and Goff South End

Fitzpatrick to Be Presented Laetare Medal Thursday

The Laetare medal of the University of Notre Dame will be presented to Tt. B. Fitzpatrick of Boston next Thursday evening at the Somerset Hotel. Introductory remarks will be given by Very Rev. Dr. Byrne V.G. on behalf of Archbishop Williams. The presentation, by Very Rev. A Morrissey, president of Notre Dame, will conclude with a pinning by Vicar-General Byrke and a response by Mr. Fitzpatrick followed by an address by Dr. P. J. Timmins of South Boston.

University of Notre Dame Indiana Tt. B. Fitzpatrick Boston Somerset Hotel Byrne V.G Archbishop Williams A. Morrissey Byrke Fitzpatrick P. J. Timmins South Boston

Dorchester Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Dorchester residents Mr. and Mrs. John Martyn of 49 Batchelder Street celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage at a gathering last evening with family and friends in attendance.

John Martyn Batchelder Street

Circus Damages Prompt Settlement Over Church Posters

Notice served on Hargreave's circus in Waltham warned of seizure and canceled performances in Concord unless damages for posters at St Anne's Church Lincoln attachment were settled. The circus legal department contacted St Anne Society representatives and a settlement was reached.

Waltham Hargreave

Police After Young Thieves

Inspectors Abbott and Douglas arrested Louis Galard aged 17 of Leverett Street on pickpocket charges. He allegedly tried to snatch a wallet from a woman on Tremont Row and to rob two women in a Tremont Street department store. Police suspect a youth gang with a professional leader and aim to uncover it to solve missing child cases.

Abbott and Douglas Louis Galard Leverett Street Galard Tremont Row Tremont Street

Vatican report aids Princess Rospigliosi divorce case

Rome May 22 The congregation of the Propaganda discusses Cardinal Martinelli report on Princess Rosпиgliosi once Marie Jennings Reid of New Orleans and Washington who seeks annulment of her first marriage to Colonel Parkhurst Maine The report favors the princess noting the 1898 divorce and 1901 civil marriage later questioned by church authorities and testimony from Mer Chapelle. Cardinal Gotti ordered the review in March.

Rome Congregation of the Propaganda Today Cardinal Martinelli United States Rospigliosi Marie Jennings Reid New Orleans Washington, D. C F. H. Parkhurst Bangor Park

Miss Blanche Farley Explains Kiss After Runaway Rescue

Miss Blanche Farley of Germantown explains that a tramp who rescued her during a dangerous woods runaway deserved a kiss as gallantry of the old code. She says he spurned her silver and requested only a kiss, which she granted. The remark recalls historic knightly reward and frames her reaction to the rescue.

Blanche Farley Philadelphia Germantown

Kiss of gallantry from a tramp saves Miss Farley

Miss Blanche Farley of Philadelphia recounts how a tramp who saved her life refused money and asked for a kiss instead. She honors his action as true gallantry and notes ethical questions about reward and motive.

Blanche Farley Philadelphia

Handsome Loving Cup Presented to A L Fletcher

Alexander MacLachlan of the R H White Co. presented A L Fletcher with a silver loving cup on behalf of the Mutual Benefit Association in Potter Hall. The award recognized Fletcher’s indefatigable work as president since the society’s organization two to three years ago and his role in the association’s prosperity. Fletcher expressed surprise and gratitude in his reply.

Potter Hall R. H. White Co. Mutual Benefit Association Alexander MacLachlan R. H. White Co A. L. Fletcher Fletcher Mr. Fletcher

Pigeon with Band Reaches Roxbury Home

A steel colored pigeon with an aluminum L band on its right leg exhausted after a long flight struck a second story window at 11 Marble Street Roxbury Sunday evening. David Thomas fed it and kept it in a cage until the owner claims it.

David Thomas Marble Street Roxbury

Simpson Charged With Larceny Of Murphy Watch

James Simpson 21 was arrested by Station 4 officers for stealing a $30 watch from Gerard Murphy. Police say the snatching occurred on Pine Street after a chase following a yesterday address on Lansing Street.

Say Simpson Murphy James Simpson Lansing Street Station 4 Gerard Murphy Simpson Pine Street

Missing Acacia Brig Crew Reported Abandoned

Gloucester captain John Williams of the Norman Fisher sighted the British brig Acacia of Port Medway on May 8 at 41.33 N 67 W abandoned. Its crew are believed to have evacuated in boats or been taken by another vessel. He burned the vessel after investigation as spars stood with rigging and sails. The Acacia had sailed from Halifax on April 8 for Jordan River with lumber under Captain Munroe.

Gloucester John Williams Norman Fisher Acacia Port Medway N. S Williams Halifax Jordan River Munroe

Phone Girl Reveals Secret Wedding In East Boston

Pretty Mae Veronica Campbell a New England Telephone Company operator of 97 Princeton street East Boston announced she has been wife of Owen S Shields for three months. The couple, after a courtship begun a year ago, were married February 12 at Sacred Heart East Boston by Father Michael Clark. They then traveled to New York for a wedding trip and the bride returned to work.

Mae Veronica Campbell Princeton Street East Boston New England Telephone Company Owen S&s. Shields Boston Michael Clark New York

Regulars to Aid State Militia Camp This July

War Department reverses course and will send regulars to the State encampment in July. Governor Douglas receives two letters confirming one cavalry troop and an artillery battery from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont, with Major A C Warren as disbursing officer for the Massachusetts National Guard and a $39038 budget for encampment expenses. The plan follows a Patriots Day meeting between Adjutant-General Stopford and War Department officials.

War Department Douglas Department Fort Ethan Allen Vermont A. C. Warren National Guard of Massachusetts Stopford Washington

Auto Crash Ends Narrowly for Newton Couple

Speeding auto careened down Centre street West Roxbury and struck a car at Centre and Spring streets breaking an axle. Mr and Mrs Columbus G Carley of 379 Austin street Newton escaped injury though shaken. Vehicle requires attention.

Centre Street West Roxbury Columbus G. Carley Austin Street Newton Centre Spring Streets

Man killed deputy and wounded seven in Kentucky mob attack

In Owensboro Kentucky Robert Shaw a reportedly insane Black man killed Deputy Sheriff W C Brown and wounded seven others near Waitman. A mob surrounded Shaw s home and set it ablaze. Shaw jumped free as shots fired left him dead amid the blaze following a night of terror and a posse pursuit.

Owensboro Robert Shaw W. C. Brown Waitman Shaw

Sunday Post Patterns Inspire Home Dressmaker Fans

A letter from Leonora Potter of 96 Summer Street Somerville Mass thanks the Sunday Post for publishing popular dress patterns. She praises the home dressmaker page and asks readers to continue offering such "chance of a lifetime" patterns for years to come.

The Sunday Post Leonora Potter Summer Street Somerville Mass

Fashion Department Coupon Pattern Request From Fall River

A Fall River reader Miss Alice Nicholson requests a pattern named on a coupon, praising the new fashion department as a gift to well dressed women of the day. She notes her modiste has used samples from the paper for more than a year.

Post Alice Nicholson Fall River

Pattern request from Mrs Briggs in High Point North Carolina

A letter from Mrs E R Briggs of 101 Hamilton Street High Point North Carolina encloses 10 cents and a coupon for coat pattern No 6503. She praises Boston patterns and writes that the Sunday Post arrives reliably in North Carolina.

Boston North Carolina E. R. Briggs Hamilton Street High Point N. C

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