Policy gambling craze 4-11-44 grips Boston
A Boston Post report details the 4-11-44 policy numbers craze sweeping the city and national reach. It describes players mostly among Black communities, the odds, stakes from 10 cents to a dollar, and the social scene in lower West End tenements and saloons. It notes policy kings in Louisville and New York, dealer salaries, and holiday gambling surges around Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lower West End
New York
Louisville
Chicago
San Francisco
Denver
Boston
Marie Paul
Yo’ Popper
Sue
Popper
Aunt-Sue
Tremont Street
Howard Street
Post
Catholics Sing Flag Ceremony at St Marys Parish
In Fall River on November 26 a United States flag was raised from the St Marys parish rectory led by Rev Christopher Hughes a former Rhode Island regiment chaplain. Parochial schoolchildren gathered in the church yard and sang the Star Spangled Banner with three cheers for the flag marking the first such Catholic ceremony in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
United States
St. Mary's Parish
Christopher Hughes
Rhode Island
Personally Conducted Tours Through Pennsy Railroad 1895 96
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces season tours including two California Pacific coast trips leaving Boston February 11 and March 10 1896 with four and a half weeks in California on the second. Washington D C via all rail December 26 and April 6. Jacksonville Florida Flower Land tours from Boston January 27 February 3 10 17 and March 2 1896. Rates include transport meals hotel accommodations and transfers. itineraries available on application at Tourist Agent 26 Washington Street Boston Mass.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
California
Pacific ‘Coast
Boston
New Orleans
Washington, D.C
Fall River Line
New York
Washington
Jacksonville
Fla
Land of Flowers
Pullman
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington Street
Mass
Wanderers Invite Event At 202 West Newton
Partial invite details list speeches read triloquism and dinner at a venue described as 202 West Newton. The fragment mentions PASSIO and a partially invited audience with a social gathering including speaking and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newton
Train swindle on euchre cards ends in $40 fine
Carl EB Carlson told Judge Burke how on a Saugus to Boston train he and William Lowe played euchre with McGovern and his friend betting on hands. McGovern boasted a poker hand, then vanished as the train reached the depot. Carlson was swindled. McGovern was fined $40 and held for the upper court after appealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl EB. Carlson
Burke
William Lowe
Saugus
Boston
McGovern
Lowe
Deacon Cook Funeral Held at Tremont Temple
The funeral of James W. Cook late deacon of Tremont Temple and Sunday school superintendent was held yesterday at First Baptist Church with many pupils teachers and Temple members present. Dr Lorimer led the service with memorial sermons planned for Music Hall next Sunday. Pallbearers included Tremont Temple deacons and several ushers assisted by floral offerings. Burial was at Mount Auburn with additional services by Dr. Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ W. Cook
Tremont Temple
First’ Baptist Church
Temple Society
Lorimer
Music Hall
Deacon Cook
Tremont Temple Church
Chipman
Earle
Roundy
Dunn
Jameson
Bickford
Bradbury
Jeffrey
Ricker
Rhodes
Clifford
Hassett
Farquhar
Perrins
Messrs
Li F. Abbott
J. W. Wiggin
J. M. Hilton
D.D. Dunklee
E. L. Rhodes
W. A. Wheelock
L. W. Hazen
Mr. Flanders
Mount Auburn
Dr. Lorimer
Tatro Incendiary Fire Confessed Near Dudley Barn
James Tatro of Southbridge confessed to attempting to burn a large barn owned by William Ryan in Dudley during the May 26 incident. He said liquor influenced his actions and now wanders to avoid capture as state fire marshals investigated the case. The blaze caused little damage after grain bags were ignited but was halted before spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
William Ryan
Aid Scott
James Tatro
Southbidge
Tatro
Ryan
Tribute to Eben D. Jordan by Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association
At a meeting the Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association paid a touching tribute to Eben D. Jordan the late benefactor. President Thomas Burns and other officers spoke of his generosity in aiding the island during distress and in sending provisions. A committee prepared resolutions praising his counsel donations and brotherly spirit. The association offered heartfelt condolences to his wife and family and inscribed the appreciation in its records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.jordan
Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association
Eben D. Jordan
Thomas Burns
A.C.’ Hughes
W. J. Purcell
T. H. Fitzgerald
D. J. Cantwell
Thomas F. Kevin
Jot A. Moulton
J. K
Newfoundland Mutual Benefit Association
Daniel Harrington Sentenced to House of Correction
Daniel Harrington, former police officer, was yesterday sentenced by Judge Sheldon in Superior Criminal Court to six months in the House of Correction and a $25 fine after being convicted last week of a September 8 offense in Dorchester involving Timothy J. Coffey and Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Harrington
Superior Criminal Court
Sheldon
House of Correction
Timothy J. Coffey
Bradley
Dorches
Maine's Gift to Maine's Maine Battleship Maine Reception in Portland
Governor Cleaves and Mayor Baxter hosted Captain Crowninshield and officers of the battleship Maine in Portland. A three hour ceremony included high officials from state and city, military officers, and US and Maine courts. Luncheon followed at the Falmouth and a formal presentation of a dinner set to the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleaves
Crowninshield
Baxter
Portland
Falmouth House
State of
Maine
Falmouth
Kendall
Connor
Fort Preble
Deering
Farnsworth
United States
Webb
United States Court
Haskell
Strout
Supreme Court of Maine
Bonney
Superior Court
Peabody
Theodore W. Richards
Edward N. Whitehouse
Navy
Kendalls
United States Courts
John W. Deering
Choate
Shaw
Farrington
Prescott
Stetson
Lombard
Whitmarsh
Fogler
Thayer
Rollins
Governor Cleaves
Captai
What Constitutes Cowardice- What Does It iMGail?
A persuasive 19th century style medical advertisement arguing nerves determine courage. It claims discouragement shows weak nerves rather than sickly fate, promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura as the cure, and cites testimonials from A. L. Bartges of Loganton Pennsylvania. It presents Dr. Greene as Boston physician offering free consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Bail Surrendered in Insanity Case of Rev Frank Hyatt Smith
In a United States Circuit Court hearing yesterday Rev Frank Hyatt Smith was surrendered by bondsmen to United States Marshal Henry W Swift. Judge Nelson appointed Stanley B Smith as special deputy to guard his brother and oversee delivery to the marshal for committal to an insane asylum. Mrs Smith attended the hearing. Stanley testified the mental condition had not improved since the prior session. The judge approved the deputy marshal arrangement and Smith took the oath of office, closing the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Frank Hyatt Smith
United States
Henry W. Swift
Nelson
Stanley B. Smith
Marshal
Swift
Stanley Smith
Mr. Smith
Bradley
Boston University Rehearses Signals for Thanksgiving Game
Mrs Ormiston Chant will address Liberal Arts students at a Wednesday noon meeting. BU football plans a Thanksgiving Day game with Boston College at Cesa street grounds. Players learned signals in Jacob Sleeper Hall yesterday. Over 1100 tickets sold. Thanksgiving vacation begins today at noon for holiday travel.
Warner Seeks Divorce and $100000 Damages
George H Warner, a New York foreign investments dealer living in Hartford, is sued by wife Anna M Warner for separation and a damages claim of 100000. Papers reveal she alleges desertion after 1883 marriage and a son’s death, with involvement of Kate M Crane, boarding house proprietor.
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New York
George H. Warner
Hartford
Conn
Anna M. Warner
Fellowes & Wright
Warner
Ther
George
Fellowes
Funeral of H. L. Eaton Crowded Somerville Church
The funeral for H L Eaton former Somerville city engineer was held yesterday at Prospect Hill Congregational Church. It drew a large crowd with floral tributes and included services by Rev E S Tead and the Masons. Burial was private at Woodlawn Cemetery Everett. Over fifty civil engineers attended, with many city officials and Masons present.
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H. L. Eaton
Woodlawn
Everett
Society of Civil Engineers
Edward P. Adams
C. Frank Allen
Ernest W. Bowditch
Dexter Brackett
Joseph R. Carr
Chelsea
Howard A. Carson
Boston
John E.cheney
Freeman C. Coffin
Mayo T. Cook
Thomas Doane
Charlestown
Edgard
South Boston
Edward W. Howe
William Jackson
George A. Kimball
Wilbur F. Learned
Watertown
Henry Manley
Charles A. Mason
Cambridgeport
William HE. Mce-Clintock
Beeston
Charles Mills
West Somerville
Samuel L. Minot
Arthur J. Ober
Charlies
Parsons
Dwight Porter
Daniel W. Pratt
Charles E. Putnam
Jamaica Plain
Ll. Frederick Rice
George E. Sleep
South
J. Parker Snow
Frederick P. Stearns
Isaac M. Story
Charles H. Swan
S. Everett Tinkham
Frank O. Whitney
Frederick I. Winslow
Masons
William H. Hodgkins
Gilbert
Rich
Jones
Chandler
Whitney
Sparrow
Lapham
Wright
Pratt
Lamont
Stevens
Hinckley
Ball
Moore
Whittaker
Parker
Vincent
Mitchell
S. Z
Bowman
John F. Cole
Bailey
Hopkins
Fire Department
Parkhurst
Police
Aldermen
Downs
Huntley
Judge Storey
Albion A. Perry
Levi F
Davis
Frank W. Kaan
John Abbot Lodge
Charles "Tarbell
Royal Arch
F’’ Noyes
E. Tinkham
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Barber
G. A. Kimball
Allan Carpenter
F. W. Gilbert
Committee On City Engineering
Theta Delta Chi Forty Ninth Annual Convention Opens
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity opened its forty ninth annual convention at Young's Hotel with delegates. The event featured Rev. Dr. E H Carew Tufts College as orator, Colonel Jacob Spahn as poet, Mr. Frederick Carter as historian, and Mr. Seth P. Smith as toastmaster. The key action was President Hartshorn sending a congratulatory telegram to Governor-elect Griggs of New Jersey, a Pike Chapter Lafayette College member, on his election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
New England
Young’s Hotel
E. H. Carew
Tufts College
Jacob Spahn
Frederick Carter
Seth P. Smith
Hartshorn
Griggs
New Jersey
Pike Chapter
Lafayette College
Boston Coal Club Meets at Young's Hotel
The regular monthly meeting of the Coal Club of Boston was held at Young's Hotel last evening with thirty-one members present. H C Jordan presided and J J F Wellington served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Coal Club
Coal Club of Boston
Young’s Hotel
H. C. Jordan
J. J. F. Wellington
Frank H. Mudge
Charles B. Cummings
Fred E. Newell
Charles A. Wyman
Naval Brigade
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Irvington Street
Denny
Nichols
Dillaway
Bond
Selfridge
Aldermen consider all night lighting and street plans
At a Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting the street lighting committee urged an all night year round lighting order, opposed by Alderman Hoag and tabled by Alderman O'Brien. Citizens backed a Williams street macadam petition. An order funded 1200 for Marginal street improvement. Pratt proposed renaming Franklin avenue to Fairview avenue. A hearing on December 17 was scheduled.
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Chelsea
Shawmut Street
Old East Boston Bridge
Pratt
Franklin Avenue
Fairview Avenue
Newtons Masonic Building Site Bonded in Newtonville
Gethsemane Commandery K P held a convocation in Central block Newtonville and received a committee report selecting a 13 500 square foot lot at Walnut street and Newtonville avenue as bonded for a new Masonic building. The plan calls for a three story brick structure with four stores on the lower floor and offices and lodge rooms above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane Commandery
K. P
Newtonville
Walnut Street
Newtonville Avenue
Wanderer tour car to demonstrate tire repair device
Morgan and Wright of Chicago charter a special car, Wanderer, to tour the country showing a quick and permanent tire puncture repair method. The car is in Boston this week and open each evening for public inspection. Wheelmen crowd last night’s event despite rain, praising the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan &Wright
Chicago
Boston
Remark on Boston editors and rival papers
Mr Angell recalls years past when the leading Boston papers the Post and Atlas traded editorial barbs about each other a daily feature. The editors were said to be entertaining rivals who dined together each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Republican
Angell
Boston
Post
Atlas
Chelsea Polo Team Beats Walthams at Lincoln Hall
The Chelsea polo team hosted the Walthams in Lincoln Hall Chelsea last night. Walthams dominated from the start and won the match by a score of one to none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Walthams
Lincoln Hall
Patersons to Marry at South Boston Home
Mr. Robert Paterson of Dorchester and Miss Charlotte Paterson of South Boston will wed at the bride’s parents home, 418 East Sixth Street, this evening at 6 o'clock. Both are well known and popular locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Paterson
Dorchester
Charlotte Paterson
South Boston
East Sixth Street
Net in remortats and colds like Dee Bare
A fragmentary OCR item notes a phrase about nets and colds, mentioning Dee Bare in a brief, ambiguous context. The readable portion hints at a quirky or garbled line without clear event, date, or proper nouns beyond personal name Dee Bare.
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Dee Bare
Brewery Coopers Union Ball Dances at Odd Fellows Hall
Boston brewery coopers and their partners attended the third annual Coopers Union ball at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. About 20 leading coopers from Boston were present, celebrating with their ladies in a social event hosted by the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewery Coopers’ Union
Boston Brewery Coopers’ Union
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Brewery Coopers
Boston
Along the Water Front Delayed Sailed Ships Weather Wrecks
An easterly storm and fog delayed regular line steamers from Boston and nearby ports. H. M. Whitney and Bay State tied at berth, Penobscot held at Rockland, and Portland did not sail. Several vessels faced rough seas, fog, and a dangerous schooner wreck Modus Vivendi near transatlantic routes.
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H. M. Whitney
New York
Bay State
Portland
Kennebec
Bath
Penobscot
Bangor
Rockland
Ben Franklin
Boston
Bradley Fertilizer Company
India Wharf
Highland Light
White Cross
Java
Grand Junction
Weather Bureau
Hull
Eng
Antwerp
London
Colorado
Quarantine
New England
James
Wing
St. John’s
N. F
Union
Southampton
Berlin
Hindoo
William Harding
Abraham Wolfe
Philip Wolfe
United States
Boston Fruit Company
Bernard
McGrath
Bridgewater
Halifax
N. S
Jamaica
Nightingale
Rich
Hell Gate
Nothng
Captain Bray
H. J. Libby
Cockburn Harbor
Turks Island
Buenos Ayres
Alfred Taylor
Taylor
Liverpool
Eay
Gloucester
Grand Banks
Wadding
Trepassy
Grace L. Fears
Georges
Borderer
Simpson
Bluefields
Nic
Inagua
Sarah H. Prior
Lockwood
Burnham
Hiram Emery
Landsman
Artillery Officer Dies at Fort Adams
Newport R I Nov 26 Lieutenant Warren H Mitchell United States Army died at Fort Adams today of typhoid fever after four days illness He was attached to Battery D Second United States Artillery He was 21 years old unmarried and graduated from West Point in June 1834.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Warren H. Mitchell
Fort Adams
Second
United States Artillery
West Point
Turkeys for Thanksgiving Gift to Married Men
The firm of A. Shuman & Co. gave each married man in their employ a fine turkey for Thanksgiving, continuing their yearly custom. The gesture honors long service and supports holiday tradition within the workplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Fresch Cleared In Larceny Case At Municipal Court
Massachusetts Institute of Technology student George Fresch of St. Louis was vindicated in a Boston Municipal Court case on larceny charges after witnesses testified they never saw him with the disputed coat. Judge Burke noted the warrant should not have issued and Fresch, backed by fellow students, was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fresch
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
St. Louis
Burke
Joseph
Demerritt
West Newton Street
Fresch
M. J. Creed
Mabel Montgomery
Leggett
McGaw
New York
New York State
Immigration Restriction Bill Aimed at Reading English Test
The Immigration Restriction League selects Samuel W. McCall to introduce the measure in the House. The bill adds a literacy clause excluding those ages fourteen to sixty who cannot read and write English or another language, potentially barring about 20 percent of current immigrants. Senator Lodge will carry the bill in the Senate, with a Washington hearing planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. McCall
Immigration Restriction League
House of Representatives
League
Senator Lodge
Senate
Washington
Washburn Credit House Thanksgiving Turkeys
Following the longstanding custom the Washburn Credit House provided Vermont turkeys and confectionery to its employees. The gesture, repeated for many years, enhances Thanksgiving Day with acts of kindness from the firm to its staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn’ Credit House
Vermont
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and Broadway extension offers manufactured wringers mangles spring beds and car pet sweepers with repairs offered for all kinds. Orders by mail promptly attended to and telephone inquiries via Tremont TA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Marriage Intentions List Pairs Names Across Local Notices
The notice lists engaged couples including John W. Price with Bertha E. Hennessey, Charles M. Marsh with Elizabeth A. Sutherland, James Nolan with Ellen Kane, Eugene A. Lumbard with Delia M. Sampson, Emery L. Bean with Lueila Taggart, Sam Goldberg with Clara Goldberg, and Sam Singer with Mother Sweitzer, reflecting multiple intentions recorded in a common registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Price
Bertha E. Hennessey
Charles M. Marsh
Elizabeth A. Sutherland
James Nolan
Ellen Kane
Eugene A. Lumbard
Delia M. Sampson
Emery L. Bean
Lueila Taggart
Sam Goldberg
Clara Goldberg
Sam Singer
Mother Sweitzer
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Rif
Little Wanderers
Aera
The
United States Battleship
Imgail
Rev
Boston University
Eaton Funeral
Somerville
Theta Delta Chi Club
Newton's Masonic Building
Boston College Wheelmen
Shawmuts
Garden City Wheelmen
Maverick C. C
Hood
Puritana
Concord
N. H
Washburn Thanksgiving
Gracie
Wilson Bros
Briggs
Franklin
Carrie R
C. A. Briggs
William McLean
West Medford
Crowley
Harrison Avenue
Timothy Crowley
Seneca Street
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