Methodist Missionary Budget Advances Half a Million
The general missionary committee of the Methodist Episcopal church completed its 1904 session at Bromfield Street Church after allocating 1 536 000 for home and foreign missions across 30 foreign countries and U S states. Gov John Bates attended and praised missionaries while urging increased funding to expand foreign staff and fund endowments for colleges hospitals presses and other institutions. A proposal from Bishop John W Hamilton called for a mission in Jerusalem amid mixed reactions from Buckley on Turkish rule.
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General Missionary Committee
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bromfield Street
Jilted Widow Accuses Navy Officers of Fickleness
New York November 15 Mrs Fannie Fohs a young widow and plaintiff in two breach of promise suits against U S navy officers describes sailors as brave yet heartless accusing them of deception and cowardice She alleges engagements to Lt Cmdr O G Haines and Lt Dr C E B Lord ended amid revelations of other marriages and children The suit against Lord seeks 50000 while Lord's attorney calls the case blackmail Merriman firm notes no further comment
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New York
Fannie Fohs
United States Navy
Navy
Lord
Haines
Fierce Hartford Street Fire Threatens Oil District
Two alarms answered by Box 47 as Hartford street blaze roared from 35 Hartford street in a four story brick building. Water tower and heavy deluge prevented spread while Switzler and Seiley operations both suffered near total loss. Water damage hit several neighboring firms. cab collision during response injured driver. Fire likely started during ongoing repairs in Switzler's shop.
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Oil District
Hartford Street
William Switzler
Thomas Dowd
John Scully
D. J. Bailey
Switzler
Daniel J. Seiley
Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Resting the Digestive System
An advertisement extols Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for chronic indigestion by allowing the stomach to rest while the body gains nourishment. It claims the tablets digest food regardless of stomach condition, enabling a return to healthy digestion and longer lasting relief, with the product touted as cheaper and more effective than rivals. The piece then shifts to a biographical note on Mr. Senter, named as the new superintendent of the second division, born 1868 in Hudson New Hampshire, who came to Boston in 1889 to work for the South Boston Railway Company.
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Stuart
Joseph M. Gould
Mr. Senter
Hudson, N. H
Boston
South Boston Railway Company
New Superintendent for Division 2 of the L
Arthur W. Senter, after six years as superintendent of the employment department for the Boston Elevated Railway, has been promoted to lead Division 2 of the L system. His appointment signals a shift in operations and a focus on workforce management across the division.
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Arthur W. Senter
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Somerville Boy Dies After Smoke Inhalation
Earle Cook, 5, died at Somerville Hospital from smoke inhalation after a home fire at 14 Carlton Street. His brother Kenneth remained ill but likely to recover. Mayor Chandler commended Lieutenant Turner and Private Peter Kelly of Hose 3 for rescuing the children.
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Earle Cook
Kenneth
Carlton Street
Somerville
Somerville Hospital
Chandler
Turner
Peter Kelly
Hose 3
Premier Bond Thanks The Avalon Club
Sir Robert Bond, premier of Newfoundland, replies by telegraph to the Avalon Club of this city and thanks them for their congratulations on his re election. The telegram was addressed to club secretary William Dooley and expresses warm appreciation.
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Sir Robert. Bond
Newfoundland
Avalon Club
Sir Robert
William Dooley
Dancing party to aid the Syrian Mission
A dancing party will be held Wednesday evening in Arcade Hall at 7 Park Square to aid the Syrian Mission. The event supports the mission based at 66 Ler Street South End and aims to raise funds through a social gathering with music and dancing.
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Ler Street
South End
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Open House Marks First Meeting at Royal Arcanum Hall
Boston 4 Royal Arcanum held an open house last evening at their new quarters, Lawrence Encampment Hall on 724 Washington Street. More than 200 members and guests attended as Vice-Regent W A Farnsworth welcomed Boston 4 and guests to the well appointed hall. Pastor and Regent Beckford also spoke, highlighting use of the space for the order’s work and protection.
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Boston 4
Royal Arcanum
Lawrence
Washington Street
W. A. Farnsworth
Beckford
Doyle Rally in Ward 19 Draws Packed Crowd
At a union rally in Ward 19 for Alderman James H. Doyle and the ward committee, the Elmwood Street ward room overflowed with a cheering crowd. Speakers included Joseph A. Dennison and Dennis J. McGilli cuddy, with strong support for Doyle and his ticket amid lively clashes over Ambrose Woods and ward leadership.
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James H. Doyle
Elmwood Street
Doyle
John A. Sullivan
Ambrose Woods
John F. Egan
Joseph A. Dennison
Dennis J. McGillicuddy
Mr. Doyle
James P. Lennon
James McInerney
John J. Flanagan
Fred Ewell
William H. Carberry
Peter A. Hoban
Thomas Morrissey
Hickory Club
Hickory Vlub
James Donovan
McInerney
United Irish League Sends Abroad Five Thousand
The treasurer of the United Irish League remitted the fourth instalment of $5000 to the national trustees in Ireland. This brings the total forwarded since the New York convention a couple of months ago to $20,000.
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United Irish League
Ireland
New York
Mrs George Van Dusen Praises Peruna Remedy
Mohawk Herkimer County resident writes detailing a two month old daughter's severe catarrh and years of ineffective treatments before Peruna was used. The letter claims the catarrh vanished and urges keeping a bottle on hand for any cold onset. The testimonial is signed by Mrs George Van Dusen.
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George van Dusen
Herkimer Co
BMA
Eta
Ina PA
Peruna
Peruna Promises Safe Cold Relief Without Narcotics
An advertisement extols Peruna as a harmless remedy for colds and catarrh. It claims no narcotics, no drug habit risk, and lasting effects by addressing the underlying cause. Endorsed by Dr. S. B. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio, with confidential correspondence.
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Peruna
S. B. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Campbell Leads In Suffolk Recount Narrowed
Francis A. Campbell holds a 871 vote lead over Bellew after the latest statewide recount for clerk of the Superior Court. Bellew gained 78 votes yesterday, narrowing Campbell's margin from 438 to 371 in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Ward 20, Boston’s largest Republican ward, will be recounted today at the Old Court House starting 9:30 a.m.
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Francis A. Campbell
Superior Court
Bellew
Campbell
Chelsea
Revere
Winthrop
Boston
Old Court Hose
City voter registration slower than state totals
Registration for the city election lags behind state pace. By Nov 10 114 400 names were on the register. since then 157 more have been added. Registration remains open at Court Square and ward booths, with about 50 names daily until the Nov 25 cutoff. The old list is hoped to reach 114 720 for the state totals.
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Court Square
Dolan Murray Debate Tonight in Abbottsford Ward 5
A rally is planned tonight in Abbottsford Hall Ward 5 as Arthur W Colan likely accepts Councilman William F Murray Jr challenge to a public debate on ward issues.
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Abbottsford Hall
Arthur W. Colan
William F. Murray, Jr
Loan notices by Wm. E. Fay and Co. Boston address
Advertisement notes that Wm. E. Fay & Co of 60 State Street Boston offers loan services on a plan described as loaning on rote without security with rooms 714 to 717.
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Wm. E. Fay & Co
State St
Boston
Collins Leads Vinson in Ward 20 Race After Recount
Walter Collins the Democratic candidate for the Legislature in Ward 20 leads Republican Thomas Vinson by 14 votes after a recount. Seven precincts counted with four more planned. Vinson previously led by two. Over 7000 votes cast makes tallying arduous as Collins gains 16 votes since recount began.
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Walter Collins
Thomas Vinson
Vinson
Collins
Captain E. B. Lee to retire after long seafaring career
Captain Edward B. Lee of the Leyland line steamer Cambrian, bound for London, makes his last voyage and will retire on arrival. He has 43 years at sea and narrowly escaped loss six years ago when commanding the Londonian which foundered in mid ocean off a voyage from this port to London. Lee will be missed in Boston where he has long run to the port and earned wide respect.
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John. Bates
Bates
Bishop Fowler
Edward B. Lee
Leyland Line
Cambrian
London
Londonian
Lee
Boston
Campbell predicts Bellew will honor recount decision
Francis A. Campbell and Henry Bellew met at the recount at Faneuil Hall. Campbell says Bellew pledged to abide by the recount and denied plans to take the fight to the Supreme Court. Bellew supposedly offered that if Campbell wins the recount, he will respect the people's decision.
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Campbell
Bellew
Francis A. Campbell
Henry Bellew
Superior Court
Faneuil Hall
Supreme Court
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Methodist Missionary
Buckley
Dr. Buckley
John W. Hamilton
Jerusalem
J. M. Buckley
Cording
Hartford ST
Hartford Place
Chickering
Boston Elevated Railroad
Bond
Dancing Party
Salem
D. Charles
Thomas J. Gargan
Charles S. Hamlin
Mnd
A. Ryan Patrick M. Keating
John A. Kelsher
Joseph G. Pelletier
Josiah Quincy
George R. Swasey
Joseph A. Conry
Edward A. McLaughlin
John A. Brett
H. V. Cunningham
John P. Leahy
Pe-ru-na
Geo. van Dusen
Bellew. Campbell
Dolan
Murray
E. B. Lee
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