Naval officers enjoy Boston hospitality before voyage
The visiting naval officers are hosted by city clubs including the Puritan, Country, St. Botolph, Algonquin, Union, and others. They attend theatre and a Country Club dinner, with Wilson Barrett hosting Box seats for Othello and plans to depart Monday for Bar Harbor, St. John, and Halifax.
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The
Puritan
the Country
St. Botolph
Algonquin
Union
Massachusetts Yacht
University
Somerset
Boston Athletic
Admiral
Country Club
Matthews
Wilson Barrett
Boston Theatre
Barrett
New York Harbor
Union Square
Ben-My-Chree
John OO. Hopkins
KK. Co. B
Blake
Australia
Tartar
Gricerardi
Benham
Bar Harbor
St. John
Halifax
What the Post Woman Saw Aboard British Warships
Public day on the Queen's birthday drew thousands of Americans to the State Street wharf to view ships. The Post woman, small but determined, clawed to the front and a crowd pressed for every glimpse. Governor and Admiral Hopkins attended a banquet with a brief toast to The Queen and The President.
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State Street
Cap’n
Tom
Free Medical Services Offered by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham
Boston's Dr Dewey renowned physician offers free medical care to all during hard times. Offices at Hotel Pelham 24 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6, 6 to 8 p m Sundays 10 to 4.
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Dewey
Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
The fo c'sle: a harbor of sailors and stories
Crowded benches brim with brown skinned, sharp eyed men while a tailor reads an old worn letter at a porthole. Sailors joke and write as one oiled pipe and tea bowls circulate, many snoozing or bending to fit space in the crowded fo c'sle amid laughter and undignified sleeping places.
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Jim
Jack
Tommy
Banquet on the Warship Informal Navy Gatherin
The day’s observances closed with a banquet in the admiral’s cabin at 8 pm. The event featured State and city representation and an informal tone, highlighted by the admiral addressing the gathering and the presence of Governor and party.
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Warren
Hamlin
Long Wharf
Sandeman
Thompson
Brothers Reunited After Twenty Years at Sea
Patrick Daley, a seafarer, seeks his brothers Michael John Edward and James in Boston area after reuniting with one brother aboard HMS Blake. Aiding him, Mike O Connor confirms the Daley family ties and promises to help locate the siblings, with memories of Dorchester and Cork heritage.
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Blake
Britain
Patrick Daley
Michael Daley
H. M. S. Blake
The
Post
Boston
Michael
John
Edward
James Daley
Mike O'Connor
Post Building
Mike
Dorchester
Pat
Long Lost Brothers Reunite on Adams Street
On Adams Street in Dorchester Pat discovers his long lost brother Michael aboard a streetcar. Pat offers his seat to a woman, then reaches Adams Street where the reunion occurs. The brothers recognize each other, embrace, and share a moment of joy without words.
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Adams Street
Dorchester
Pat
Michael
McManus & Co Acquire Fenno Clothiers in Boston Move
The New England clothing firm McManus & Co bought George A. Fenno & Co. at 670 672 Washington Street Boston and plan extensive renovations to make the shop a model store. Michael McManus, a Boston native, and Colonel John McManus of Providence, known Rhode Island figure, receive congratulations as they join Boston business.
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McManus & Co
New England
Washington Street
Michael McManus
Boston
John McManus
Providence
Rhode Island
Davis
Mendelssohn Night at Bromfield Street Church
The Bromfield Street Methodist Church choir presented An Evening with Mendelssohn directed by A. W. Keene. The program featured Morning Prayer, Swed ish Winter Song, In the Forest, Hunter's Song, Song of the Lark and Old Love Song plus essays by Erskine and Miss Sprague and performances by Miss Henry, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Saunders, Miss Chase and Miss Burgess.
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Bromfield Street Methodist
Mendelssohn
A. W. Keene
Mr. Erskine
Miss Henry
Miss Chase
Roxbury Crossing Matters Stir Council Debates Fire Stand and Crossings
Last night Roxbury council debated transferring 15000 from firemen leave to new apparatus, with opponents saying it would drain funds while proponents argued for timely equipment. A Roxbury grade crossing issue urged action against New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad violations. Other items included park funding, health, and a school committee investigation, plus a vote on a roll-call irregularity ending 26 to 24.
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Roxbury Crossing
Committee On
Rourke
Ward 6
Ward 24
Manks
Common Council
Connorton
Bradley
Ward
Kelly
Callahan
Mr. Whelton
Miller
Collins
Roxbury
Costello
Ward 22
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Boston
Elbridge G. Allen
E. B. Haskell
Park Commission
State Board of Health
Charles River
Waltham
Mother Brook
Mr. Miller
Mr. Hurley
Blue Hill Terrace Company booklet showcased for Holmfield tracts
Holmfield and other homestead tracts of the Blue Hill Terrace Company are described and illustrated in a blue covered booklet. The handsome design and printing include full page engravings, maps, and descriptions. Bert Poole is credited for design and writing and real estate parties mail it free to all applicants.
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Holmfield
Blue Hill
American Wringer Co. Extends at Broadway for Wringers
The American Wringer Co located at 18 and 18 Broadway extension advertises manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Mason Trial Questions Sanity in Brother-in-Law Shooting
Salem Aug 24 A twelve man jury will decide if Clarence Mason was insane when he shot his brother in law James F Trask in Peabody on March 4 Trask recovered and testified defense witnesses largely said Mason acted strangely prior to the shooting Mason’s lawyers claim lack of responsibility The hearing occurred in Superior Criminal Court Judge Lilley presiding with District Attorney Moody and Assistant DA White The defense produced multiple witnesses including Mrs Mason and Dr BE Elliott who testified Mason is sane The case goes to the jury after hours of testimony and Mason showed visible distress during the trial
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Salem
Clarence Mason
James F. Trask
Peabody
Trask
Mason
Superior Criminal Court
Lilley
Moody
White
Lynn
Ellen G. Bunker
Horace M. Holt
C. F. Spear
Peter M. Brown
John J. Sweeney
John H. Osborne
Paul H. Tibbets
Charles Nordeau
Alfred A. Hall
Alice Southwick
Keeper Hathaway
BE. P. Elliott
Danvers Insane Asylum
Enterprise sets sail from Boston to New Bedford and Europe
The ship Enterprise with naval cadets will depart Boston next Tuesday May 29 bound for New Bedford with stops at Provincetown Nantucket Edgarton and Vineyard Haven. It plans to sail from New Bedford June 12 for Havre Queenstown Liverpool Cadiz Gibraltar Tangier and Madeira then return to Boston around Sept 1. Mail should be addressed to B F Stevens 4 Trafalgar Square London.
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Enterprise
Boston
New Bedford
Provincetown
Nantucket
Edgarton
Vineyard Haven
Havre
Queenstown
Liverpool
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Tangier
Madeira
B. F. Stevens
Trafalgar Square
London
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Watis
Hood
Charles Des V. Hamilton
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
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Filets de Saumon A la Parisienne
Aiguillettes de Pintades Grand Veneur
Riz de Veau A
Toulouse
Cleveland
Sultane A
la Russe
Bombe
Boston Post
World Centre Publishing Company
Chicago
America
Frank Leslie
Express
P. O
the Post
St. Louis
Midway
Irving
Ragan
Dickens
Ridpath
Blaine
Cooper
Gen. Sherman
Cen. Crant
Council Rough
Mr. Costello
New Haven Road
Roslindale
Board of Visitors
Committee On Health
Committee On Fire Department
Park Matters
Blue Hill Terrace CO
West Harwich
Mass
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Cobb, Hersey & Co
Corner Beach
Lincoln Sts
Young
Winthrop Beach
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