James H. Doyle from Boston Dies or Returns
Boston, November 13, 1904. James H. Doyle appears in a local notice. (Note: Source fragment only. lacks full context for a precise event.)
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1904
Page
5
Boston, November 13, 1904. James H. Doyle appears in a local notice. (Note: Source fragment only. lacks full context for a precise event.)
Berlin Nov 13 A two days conference among Cunard and other leading lines ends the steerage rate war. An official statement says negotiations are concluded subject to Hungarian approval with Cunard joining the continental steamship association and all war measures withdrawn. Continental rates to be restored immediately.
Deacon Ju H Rhodes will address the Minute Men of Tremont Temple in Lorimer Hall tonight. He returns from a trip titled From the Golden Dome to the Golden Gate and Return and will show over 100 pictures.
Suits filed against the city by injured parties from the September dynamite explosion that wrecked a car and killed nine. Plaintiffs include Elizabeth Cunningham seeking 20000, John L Bishop 10000, James D Patten 50000, Mary Conway 60000, John F Conway 15000. Conway and Patten lost limbs. Trial for the three latter cases is set for Monday, December 6, at the Superior Court in East Cambridge.
The German steamer Rabenfels from Calcutta berthed at East Boston with a cargo valued over 1 million dollars and 7000 tons, including tea and hides. Captain R Kippner reported fine seas except last Monday and Tuesday, with 55 crew members including 30 Lascars in the engineer’s department. 1200 tons to be discharged in Boston, remainder to New York.
The Rev George L Paine preached at St Marys Church Uphams Corner Dorchester on the sanctity of marriage. He warned against the rise of divorce saying 60000 divorces occurred in the United States last year and 1 in 16 marriages in Massachusetts ended in divorce. He urged a strong, deliberate view of marriage to curb the trend.
Yesterday’s readings showed a high around 25c with a low near 11c. Temple Pi area officials report mild conditions affecting afternoon shopping and outdoor activities.
Senator David D. Leahy's Ward 12 Democratic Committee releases an open letter to James Donovan, Boston streets superintendent, accusing Mayor Collins of pressuring city employees and contractors to support Salem D. Charles over Doyle for street commissioner. The letter urges public explanation and defends Doyle's candidacy, asserting loyalty to the Democratic organization and demanding fair treatment in caucus nominations.
The first day of the recount for the Superior Court clerkship in Boston's Faneuil Hall shows Franklin A. Campbell Democratic candidate with a net gain of 30 votes. Ward totals indicate Campbell gains across multiple wards, yielding a 304 vote plurality, with officials noting many clerical errors and several voters yet to be tallied. The recount continues today with figures and observers listed.
A Doyle rally in Colonial Hall Ward 9 drew criticism as political machine tactics surfaced outside the venue. Speakers included Richard Fleiss and Senator-elect David Leahy among others. Additional rallies occurred at United Fellowship Hall Union Park and Dudley Street venues with evening events at Columbia Boat Club and Glynn Hall.
The Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 met at 80 Leverett Street with President B. Bernson presiding. N Gelman urged the endorsement of James H Doyle for street commissioner and a canvassing committee of J Elberg B Bernson N Gelman and Mr Lapin was appointed to secure Hebrew support in the primaries.
The 24th annual convention of the American Federation of Labor opens in San Francisco this morning. Delegates from Greater Boston include Frank K. Foster Dennis D. Driscoll Thomas I. Tracy James R. Crozier and others. The key issue is settlement of trade jurisdiction disputes.
An advertisement urges readers to drink King’s Bohemian Beer to stimulate appetite and calm nerves, claiming it offers both relief and satisfaction.
President W T A Fitzgerald cites 28 of 25 wards backing Salem D Charles for street commissioner despite Doyle denial. The piece lists ward leaders and attendees, noting rallies to address Charles at Democratic HQ Elmwood St Ward 18 and Music Hall Field's Corner Ward 19.
The Every Day Store at MacDonnell's Tremont Temple wins a distinction from Boston ladies for offering daily features and novelties. The enterprising proprietors continually prepare attractions for patrons, leading to many women adopting the "MacDonnell habit" of shopping there.
The Boston Emergency and General Hospital at 144 Kingston Street is now open to the public after enlargement and refitting. During November the public can inspect the facility on Tuesdays and Fridays.
An old advertising pitch extols Scott's Emulsion as a quick remedy for wasting diseases. It promises a free sample and identifies the maker Scott and Bowne of 469 Pearl Street in New York.
The Green Diamond Eye of Goona is stolen from the Rajah of Goona in Delhi 1902. Harvey Crook carries twelve Tokay magnums to England, Hahn’s agent profits from a sale, Crook suspects the gem hid among the wine. He pursues clues via an overheard studio scene and a London auction house, steering toward the next fatal clue.
Three well known colored men of Chelsea filed nomination papers with the Republican city committee for the November 22 primary for Aldermen. Captain William J Williams is a present board member. Samuel R Bently, a Ward 3 hopeful, narrowly missed the nomination two years ago. Hall Williams, a Chelsea resident, lawyer, and church official, also seeks the nomination.
About 200 members of the Married Men's Sodality received holy communion at the 7:30 mass in St Mary's Church on Endicott Street yesterday morning. Next Sunday at the same hour the Young Men's Sodality will attend divine service and receive their monthly communion.
A O H Hoar Memorial Ushers Dorchester held a well attended meeting in Washington Hall Dorchester plan to initiate about 25 new members but due to the storm only four were admitted with further admissions to be held Sunday afternoon Nov 27. After the meeting the county degree staff will institute degrees for all division members. Eight members were appointed by President Kean to serve as ushers at the Hoar memorial services at Faneuil Hall next Sunday evening.
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