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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1906

Page

7

Honor Devotions for Blessed Virgin Mary Across City

Yesterday in Boston many churches held May Virgin Mary observances. About 4000 at Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Washington Street attended vespers and a children’s procession ending with crowning the statue. St Mary’s North End saw a 700 child street parade and a solemn crowning inside the church.

North End St. Mary’s Church Cathedral of the Holy Cross Washington Street Thomas R. McCoy R v Thomas J. MacCormack Father Dolan P. D St. Mary's Church Savoy P. R. Doherty John J. McGaffigan John F. Coyle Mary Towers Joseph A. Gorman Stanislaus Palermo St.Mary’s Church

Devotion Honors Blessed Sacrament at Jamaica Plain

The Rev. Edmund T. Daley led a devotion at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon. Several hundred boys and girls joined the May procession and the crowning of Mary before the benediction closed the service.

Edmund T. Daley Church of the Blessed Sacrament Jamaica Plain

Procession at St Augustine’s Church Honor to Blessed Virgin

In South Boston yesterday afternoon about 900 boys and girls joined a street parade led by St Augustine's Band before a church service at St Augustine's Church. Rev M C Gilbride conducted the service with Rt Rev Mgr Denis J O Callaghan in attendance as the rector. The rite included rosary crowning of the Virgin Mary and benediction of the blessed sacrament.

St. Augustine’s Church Boston St. Augustine's Band M. C. Gilbride Mgr. Denis J O’callaghan D. D

Children Receive First Communion at Immaculate Conception

About 150 children received their first communion during morning mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. William F. Gannon officiated and preached on the sacraments. An evening procession for the Virgin Mary and benediction followed, with many candidates joining the Sodality.

Church of the Immaculate Corception William F. Gannon Sodality

New Hampshire Letter Carriers Elect Officers at Convention

The fiftieth annual convention in Manchester, New Hampshire, selected new officers led by President George A. Maxhah. Arthur Hee and Sam Campbell named as key officers as delegates from across the state gathered May 27.

New Hampshire Manchester N. H George A. Maxhah Arthur Hee Ies Samapbell

Day of Man of Patches Roosevelts Epigram Urges Plutocrat Purge

President Roosevelt, speaking with a wealthy Republican senator, criticizes trusts and corruption. He calls for action against monopolists and graft, asserting railroads are common carriers and must serve all customers equally. He contrasts his stance with Jackson and signals a fight against money power.

Washington Roosevelt Jackson Pennsylvania Railroad

Choir Benefit for Jesuit Losses at St Marys North End

A large audience attended a concert by St Marys Church choir North End to aid the Society of Jesus in San Francisco which suffered heavy losses in a recent disaster. Rev Thomas J Gannon spoke thanking the crowd for their generosity and listing losses totaling up to 1 000 000 while reflecting on moral evil and spiritual lessons from the calamity.

St. Mary’s Church North End Society of Jesus San Francisco Thomas J. Gannon St. Mary's Church

Professor Buckam to Talk to Ministers in Pilgrim Hall

Professor J. W. Buckam of the Pacific Theological Seminary Berkeley will address Congregational ministers in Pilgrim Hall this morning about the needs of California sufferers and the necessity of new church buildings.

J. W. Buckam D. D Pacific Theological Seminary Berkeley Cal Salem Pilgrim Hall California

Large turnout at Calvary Cemetery services

A large crowd attended yesterday afternoon’s services at Calvary Cemetery Mortuary Chapel. Rev. John Cammite led rosary, sermon, and benediction. Father Cummins announced Memorial Day masses at 9 and 10 o’clock with a special musical program. he will be assisted by Rev. John W. Corbett. The annual enrollment of the dead will also take place.

Calvary Cemetery John ¥. Cammite Cummins John W. Corbett

Baptist Society Extends Call to Rev W B Hackett of Medford

Damariscotta Maine May 27 The Baptist Society voted unanimously to extend a call to the Rev W B Hackett of Medford Massachusetts. It is believed he will accept and begin duties early in May.

Damariscotta Baptist Society of W. B. Hackett Medford Maes

Eight Hour Day Fight Backed by Boston Typographical Union

Boston Typographical Union 18 pledged hearty support to maintain eight hour workday tactics and assist eight hour shops against long hour practices. A Nolan led resolution congratulated Boston cigarmakers on a wage gain. A death memorial for George B. McNeill was set for next meeting.

Boston Typographical Union Thomas M. Nolan Boston George B. McNeill

Labor Unions Report Mixed Activity and Donations

Labor notes show Grand Master P H presiding amid charity drive with a $50 donation from Railroad Lodge 97 to San Francisco trainmen. Reports detail increased freight handler wages, union meetings for longshoremen and stevedores, and upcoming conventions, with local units preparing for Labor Day events and city-civil service tensions.

P. H Sir Railroad Lodge San Francisco Brotherhood Sora Orcher New York A Haven & Peraner Railroad Assembly Patrick Crooke James Hagerty Michaeler New Haven Road

Spencer Wire Co. Plant 3 Burns in Fire at Wire Village

Fire at Spencer Wire Company Plant 3 in Wire Village destroyed the annealing and cleaning departments. Loss estimated at 5000 on the building and 4000 on stock, fully insured. Cause of the blaze remains unknown.

Spencer Spencer Wire Company Wire Village

Snow Covers Warren County North New York Falls Area

Snow fell in Warren county as of May 27 with depths reaching two inches in parts of the northern region near New York Falls. Weather observations note lingering cold and unsettled spring conditions affecting local roads and travel.

New York Ogy Falls No Nu Warren County

Woman Recovers Lost $100 Bank Funds in Hyde Park

Miss Iva Porter of 637 Dudley street Roxbury lost 100 dollars and a bank book with deposits for Wheaton Seminary tuition at the Dudley street terminal after banking at Hyde Park Bank. Miss May Richardson of 60 Hartford street Dorchester found the money and book and refused a reward, saying she would not take thanks.

Hyde Park Bank Dudley Street Iva Porter Roxbury Miss Porter Wheaton Seminary Norton Mass Miss May Richardson Hartford Street Dorchester Miss. Porter Miss Richardson

Premiers Pension Sparks Radical Investigation

London on May 27 radicals plan to probe why ex Premier Arthur Balfour granted a $6000 pension to his brother Gerald Balfour who led the Board of Trade.

London Arthur Balfour Gerald Board of Trade

Balfour Transfers Pension After Relinquishing Position

A report states that Balfour granted the pension three days before stepping down. The pension had been held by Sir Michael Hicks-Beach ex-chancellor of the exchequer who became Lord Haldwyn. He then surrendered the pension and Balfour promptly handed it to his brother.

Balfour Michael Hicks-Beach Exchequer Lord Haldwyn

Miss Catherine Banigan Dies After Six Months Illness

Providence society figure Miss Catherine Banigan sister of the late rubber king Joseph Banigan dies at her city home after a six month illness. She was well known in Providence Boston and New York social circles.

Providence Catherine Banigan Joseph Banigan Boston New York

Cambridge Officers Seek Pas teur Institute Treatment for Dog Bites

Sergeant James McNulty of the Cambridge police and Theodore W. Boynton left at 11 p m yesterday for New York where they will be treated at the Pasteur Institute for dog bites received Thursday.

James McNulty Campee Police Theodore W. Boynton Magazine Street Cambridge New York Pasteur Institute

Senatorial Ex Chaplain Dr Lyman Whiting Dies at 88

East Charlemont May 2 The Rev Dr Lyman Whiting died here today aged 88 after a long illness He served as pastor in several cities and was at one time chaplain of the Massachusetts Senate He was Amherst College classmate of Henry Ward Beecher and friend of Rufus Choate He is survived by his second wife and three daughters Funeral set for Tuesday afternoon.

East Charlemont Lyman Whiting Whiting Lawrence Reading Amherst College Henry Ward Beecher Rufus Choate

Convention of City Missions Held at Park Street Church

The Rescue Missions of Boston hold an all day convention at Park Street Church starting 10 o clock. Injunctions include Spirit hour and Hour of Prayer and Testimony led by C W Morehouse and Mrs A J Gordon. In afternoon talks by mission superintendents. Evening address by John Callahan of Hadley Rescue Hall New York.

Boston Nextunday State Convention of Engineers’ Unions Milford A. J. Tighe Arthur Daniels J. Matthews Conn Bbeers District Assembly Knights of Labor Boston - Longshoremen O’connell Assembly K. of L Boston Building ‘Trades “Council Commere Sturgis Frank Ag Fae Ner England Orma Es Fe Walthurh Walton Electrical Workers’ Brotherhood Arcade Hall Park Uare H. J. Brown South Boston Boston Lodge Los Angeles Richard W. Garrity Bartenders’ Union Reaves Ryes Oak Island Secretary of State Ofe de Guandiees Eliot Street Bg Union Bateette Begi Ieee Fe Sresident G O'Brien Mattimoe Washington Boston Central Sansee Avery Street Rescue Missions Park Street Bethany Mission Boston Industrial Home Boston Seamen's Friend Society Chinese Mission Florence Crittenton Home Hope Mission Hebrew Mission Italian Mission Merrimac Street Mission Ruggles Street Church Union Rescue Mission the Welcome House C. W. Moorehouse A. J. Gordon John Callahan Hadley Rescue Hall Bowery New York City

Pentecostal Feast Tuesday Observed by Hebraic Synagogues

Arrangements are complete for the annual Feast of Pentecost or Shevoais, a major Hebrew holiday. Services begin Tuesday at sundown with special services at Baldwin Place Synagogue North Russell Street Synagogue Chari Jerusalem Union Park Street Synagogue and Ohel Jacob Synagogue. After prayer time feasts are to be held with entertainments.

Baldwin Place North Russell Street Chari ‘Jerusalem Union Park Street Ohel Jacob

Heir Not Yet Arrived Crown Prince Cecile Distressed

Berlin May 27 Crown Prince Cecile of Germany faced annoyance from thousands of congratulatory letters and telegrams on the expected birth of an heir. She said the stork is not due until end of July and sent a telegram calling the messages a cruel hoax.

Berlin Cecile Germany Princess Cecile

Lin You Attracts Largest Crowd On Boston Common

Lin You a former Chinese resident now living in Boston drew the largest crowd among Sunday speakers on the Common Mall. Most orators spoke on religion, with two diverging notes on labor and beef trusts. Warm sun sent families from tenements to the Common before an abrupt wind at 8 pm cleared the mall in minutes.

Lin You China Boston

Maine Returns Blaine Bust To Sculptor

In Augusta Maine officials send back the only Blaine memorial after failing to pass payment, noting the eight year old bust in the State House and the $500 bill was never approved. The sculptor will receive the work back as no funds exist.

Augusta James G. Blaine Maine Blaine State House Joseph H. Manley

Wives Runaway Girls Arrested in Worcester Apartments

In a Trumbull Street apartment two 15 year old girls Victoria Benney of Union Street and Vera Justin of George Street West Springfield were arrested by Worcester police. They planned to marry two unknown men after traveling from Springfield with money to find homes and secure licenses. The youths were taken to the police matron and will be turned over to Springfield authorities.

Worcester Trumbull Street Victoria Benney Union Street Vera Justin George Street West Springfield Springfield

Bishop Jaggar Remains Rector After Withdrawal of Resignation

Bishop Jaggar will stay as head of St. Pauls Church for a year from next October. He had submitted resignation of the rectorate and of assistant Rev. Sherrard Billings. The church agreed to keep him in place with two capable assistants to be chosen in early autumn.

Jaggar St. Paul’s Church Sherrard Billings

Lawson Class Vessel Awaits Weather For Newport Trip

Captain Elmer Crowley will command the seven-sticker Thomas W Lawson at anchor in quarantine awaiting weather. The Goucher transfers Captain Babbitt from the Lawson to command the Samuel J Goucher as alterations are made at Newport News for bulk carriage. The charter party's destination remains unsettled between abroad service or Texas Philadelphia and New York trade.

Elmer Crowley Samuel J. Goucher Thomas W. Lawson Newport News Texas Philadelphia New York Babbitt Arthur Crowley Lawson Goucher

Bark Low Wood Nears Return From Repairs at East Boston Yard

The bark Low Wood at Joseph McPhee shipyard East Boston near Border street is nearing completion after 14 months in port. Purchased by Captain Rodenheiser of Bridgewater he has spent thousands on repairs. By midweek she will move to Mystic wharf to load lumber for the River Plate.

Joseph McPhee Border Street Boston Rodenheteer Bridgewater N. 8 Angara Rodenheiser Mystic Wharf

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