Thanksgiving turkey dinners served in Boston area prisons
Inmates at Charlestown Prison Charlies Street Jail Deer Island Meas of Industry House of Reformation Rainsford Island Long Island and Charlestown Almshouse received 26 turkeys in total with numbers listed for each facility. Sheriff Fred H Seavey oversaw the jail dinner and visiting day allowed friends to bring meals. Three men remain in jail including Luigi Storti who has been convicted and could face an electrocution in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charlestown
Charlies Street
House of Correction
Deer Island
House of Reformation
Rainsford Island
Almshouse
Long Island
Charlestown Almshouse
TPE
Cscs
Chic di Cekoxecs
YouNe
Fred H. Seavey
Insues
Neto
Luigi Storti
Massachusetts
Salvation Army Feeds Thousands in Turkey Day Dinners
The Salvation Army held two large feasts, one for boys at its hall and one for girls and women at the Christian Church, Knee land and Tyler streets, feeding 1600 boys and 1100 girls. The Salvation Hall served 400 at a time with volunteers attending, while others cleaned and served. Boys entered in groups of about 400 as crowds waited outside. The girls’ dinner seated 200 at a time with attendees singing hymns and patriotic songs. Turkeys were prepared on Thursday and Friday, with a complete menu including Roast Turkey, Light and Dark Meat, Pie varieties, fresh fruits, and take-home baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Christian Church
Kneeland
Tyler
Salvation Hall
Salvation
Washington
Thanksgiving Dinner in London Hosts US and British Dignitaries
More than 400 Americans gathered at the Hotel Cecil in London for Thanksgiving under chair C. Vanduser. Attendees included Baron Alverstone, William Court Gully, Sir James Charles Matthew, Ambassador Choate, and U.S. consul-general Osborne. Choate praised improving US relations with other nations and noted Americans’ growing standing in world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hotel Cecil
American Society
C. Vanduser
Baron Alverstone
William Court Gully
House of Commons
James Charles Matthew
Queen's Bench
Frank Green
Choate
United States
William McKinley Osborne
Mr. Choate
America
Cinderella
Congress of Nations
Charlestown Prison shows and inmates join festive events
Henry E. Parsons remains held on a June shooting charge at Charlestown celebration. Henry Dean, a South Boston House of Correction officer, wounded a prisoner earlier. Troupes and choirs visit Charlestown and Deer Island facilities, with dinners, dances, sports, concerts, and a star hospital menu brightening inmates and patients. Notable performers include Dr. Dixwell’s choir and various soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Parsons
William E. Hammond
Charlestown
Henry Dean
House of Correction
Boston
Jesse Pomeroy
Fiis
House of Industry
Deer Island
Peg Bradford
South Boston
Francis L. Pratt
Sester M. Bartlett
Therons Perkins
J. Willis Milligan
Levitt Springer
House of Reformation
Rainsford Island
St. Francis de Sales
Long Island
Boston Insane Asylum
Doctor Dixwell
Massachusetts General Hospital
YMCA Hosts Afternoon Reception And Star Course Evening
The Young Men's Christian Association held an open house with a reception and entertainment in the afternoon and the regular Star Course in the evening. There was no dinner. Hezekiah Butterworth, Esq., was received at 3 p.m. The Ashmont Orchestra provided music and Butterworth read an original Thanksgiving story. Refreshments followed in the game room from 5:30 to 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Association Star
Hezekiah Butterworth
Ashmont Orchestra
Thanksgiving reception for Mr Paine band superintendent
The Thanksgiving reception of Mr. J. S. Paine, superintendent of the Boys' and Girls' Christian Band of Cambridge, was held in the parlors of the Young Men's Christian Association, Cambridge, at 10 o'clock. Each child received a gift from the hands of Mr. Paine's daughter and his grandchildren, John and Margaret. Many visitors were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Paine
Boys’ and Girls’ Christian Band of
Cambridge
Young Men’s Christian Association
United States Ambassador Addresses Berlin Thanksgiving Banquet
United States Ambassador Andrew White delivered the principal address at the Thanksgiving banquet hosted for the American colony in Berlin. He spoke on allied cooperation, gratitude, and the wartime alliance, praising Americans abroad and urging continued support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Andrew White
Fragment on Aid for Sick Families and Poor Women
Sent out to sick families or taken away by poor women whose children had no clothes, the text notes a hardship described as families left to cope with illness and lack of garments as they depart their homes.
Thanksgiving Feast for 200 Destitute Children at Home
More than 200 children were provided a Thanksgiving dinner at the Home for Destitute Catholic Children on 788 Harrison Avenue. The day included a turkey meal with fixings, games, and an evening entertainment, with sadness over the recent death of longtime Superintendent John A. Duggan noted by the matrons and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Avenue
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
William Eeeet
Cedar Street
John A. Duggan
Fort Avenue
Roxbury
Mr. J. Rosenberg
Boston
M. J. Stearns
Trainmen Dance Ends Year With Grand Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
Boston Lodge 97 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held its sixteenth annual ball last night drawing nearly 1000 couples. The march was led by Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Skinner, with Dolan's Orchestra providing music. Members from various railroad unions attended in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lodge 97
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Odd Fellows’ Hall
F. R. Skinner
Dolan
Guests of Abstainers at Berkeley Hall Dance
A St James Young Men's Catholic Total Abstinence Society party in Berkeley Hall featured guests including Senator W. T. A. Fitzgerald Street Commissioner Dore and Councilman O’Hare as well as numerous Misses and Messrs from Boston Cambridge Hingham Roxbury Charlestown and surrounding areas. The afternoon event drew a large attendance with many local figures listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Hall
Berkeley Street
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Dore
O’hare
Joseph Huh. O'Neil
Millie Cassidy
Kitty Namay
Mary Sullivan
Julia Murphy
Annie Whoiley
Beatrice
Nellie Doherty
May Powers
J. F. O'Hare
Margaret O’hare
Margaret Sullivan
Charlestown
Alia Sullivan
Klty Dolan
Michael Crowley
Roxbury
E. Joyce
James Waggett
Nellie McGearn
Nonpareil Conclave Dance for Sick Members
The Improved Order of Heptasophs Nonpareil Conclave 542 held a Thanksgiving afternoon party at Historic Hall in Deacon Halls building 1651 Washington Street. Proceeds benefit sick members. Attendees included Senator W. T. A. Fitzgerald and Representatives Thomas Mackey and John L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Halls
Washington Street
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Thomas Mackey
John L
Notable Names in a Local Society Card List
Donovan James McDermott Daniel Donnelly Harry Tukey William ie D. D.S. McCurdy Rosa Nickerson Laura Vickery Isabel Earle Driscoll Edward M. O'Brien W. IL. Smith Miss Conley Cronin J. J. Baker Ida Livingston Lyons Stewert Misses Stewert are listed in a local society page with numerous family and social connections.
BNai Zion Society Holds Tenth Annual Ball in Paul Revere Hall
The BNai Zion Educational Society hosted its tenth annual ball at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics building last night with about 100 couples in attendance. Grand march was led by W Wy zanski, society president, and his sister Lottie Wyzanski, followed by M Sharaf with Ida Goldberg. A Goldberg served as floor director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'Nai Zion Educational Society
Paul Revere Flall
Mechanics’ Building
W. Wyzanski
Lottie Wyzanski
M. Sharaf
Ida Goldberg
A. Goldberg
Lithuanian Ball Draws Thousands to St Peter Parish
At Turn Hall the annual St Peter Lithuanian parish ball drew nearly 2000 attendees. The event ran from 2 PM to midnight with a land march led by M Lozorosky and Miss Andriuczewicy, followed by P Czaplik and Miss Goodwin. Parish officers listed include FP Czaplik resident, T Yakawonis vice president, I Mockewicze secretary, A Wartavicze financial secretary, K Japinskas treasurer, P Lazowski general treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter Lithuanian Parish
Turn Hall
M. Lozorosky
Andriuczewicy
P. Czaplik
Miss. Goodwin
FP. Czaplik
T. Yakawonis
I. Mockewicze
A. Wartavicze
K.japinskas
P. Lazowski
Sergeant Nee honored for heroism in Cuba and Philippines
Sergeant George H. Nee of the Twenty first Regiment is toasted in South Boston at Bernice Hell for his heroism. A gold charm with diamonds is presented, with speeches by Hon. James A. Gallivan and others. Nee earned a medal of honor for San Juan Hill and a certificate of merit for Calamba duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Nee
Twentyfirst
Inf Army
United States Army
South Boston
Bernice Hell
James A. Gallivan
Gallivan
Oe F. Naphen
J. Payson Bradley
George F. H
Boston Young Men's Christian Union Dinner Highlights Voices
Members of the Boston Young Men's Christian Union enjoyed a dinner yesterday followed by speeches from Rev. Leighton Parks Rev. Edward A Horton Booker T Washington President William H Baldwin and Hon H Hppraque among others. Washington stated No men can assist in the degradation of the black man without degrading themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
Leighton Parks
Edward A. Horton
Booker T. Washington
William H.H. Baldwin
H. H. Ppraque
Mr. Washington
Twenty-two Wanderers Fed at Wayfarers Lodge on Hawkins Street
Yesterday at the Wayfarers Lodge on Hawkins Street a small community gathering served turkey to twenty-two wanderers. The event focused on sharing a warm meal and companionship in a modest, neighborly setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayfarers’ Lodge
Hawkins Street
Boston's priciest Thanksgiving dinner at the Touraine
A six person Thanksgiving dinner at the Touraine ran to 28 dollars 85 cents before wine. The menu included oysters cream of celery fillets of bass and filet mignons while a street child bought a sandwich pumpkin pie and a cup of coffee for eight and a half cents.
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la Monte Crieto
Ieee
Bass
Marguery
Touraine
Boston
Delegates Plan National Catholic Federation Drafting Committee Named
Delegates from national Catholic bodies met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel for a preliminary gathering to discuss federation plans. A committee of ten was appointed to draft the operation and report to a convention set for May 7, 1901, in Cincinnati.
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New York
United States
Ffth Avenue
Cincinnati
Former mayor may be sued over cited speech claim
Ex Superintendent Murray denounces ex mayor Hewitt's amber of Commerce remarks as false. Murray says Hewitt's claim of warnings about closing dives is untrue and that he may initiate legal proceedings against Hewitt immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Murray
A. S.hewitt
Amber of Commerce
Aueaway
Hewitt
Smallpox Scare Grows In New York Schools
A smallpox scare in New York City spreads as two initial cases were reported by the board of health and by tonight 2% cases are known in the same area. Authorities fear the disease may have reached schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Health
Policeman Shot During Fight In New York
New York on November 29 reports Policeman William Baumeister was shot in the abdomen by Frank Brienza during a clash between Italians. Baumeister was hospitalized and is in grave condition with probable death expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poiceman
William Baumeister
Frank Brienza
Baumeister
Bonning and McTague Tie Nuptials in Malden Ceremony
Fred W. Bonning and Miss Jennie McTague of Malden were wed this afternoon at the residence of Rev. Thomas H. Shahan. Miss Annie Meney of Cambridge served as bridesmaid and Councilman Charles E. Bonning, the groom's brother, was best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Fred W. Bonning
Jennie McTague
Thomas H. Shahan
Annie Meney
Cambridge
Charles E. Bonning
Thanksgiving in Boston Busy with Notables Abroad
The city’s rich and notable residents spent Thanksgiving in diverse ways. Montgomery Sears and Thomas W. Lawson traveled to New York. Archbishop Williams attended services and hosted guests. General Bancroft enjoyed a turkey dinner with family. British Consul Blunt dined in Boston. many officials and Aldermen kept to homes or clubs for meals, rides, and social events across the day.
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Montgomery Sears
Boston
South Station
New York
Mr. Sears
Waldorf
Thomas W. Lawson
William Lawrence
Commonwealth Avenue
Archbishop Williams
Father Sullivan
William A.ancroft
Boston Elevated Railroad
Ware Street
Blunt
Heringwey
Arlington Street
Boylston Street
Artington Avenue
P. A. Collins
Josiah Quincy
Charles Street
Bates
Governor Crane
Dalton
John H. Lee
Parsons Street
Brighton
Henry Cabot Lodge
Washington
James B. Reynolds
Hart
Scots’ Charitable Association
United States
Jesse M. Gove
Martin M. Losmasney
Joe
Hendricks Club
Bertrand T. Wheeler
Dorchester
J. J. Norton
Bernice Hall Tor
Sergeant Nee
Alderman Norris
Alderman Bowen
Philip O’brien
Charlestown
Democratic Club
Ard
Michiel O’brien
Gerry
Highland Station
Tisseman George Holden Tinkham
Chambers Street
Alderman Codman
Dorchester Yacht Club
Wilbur F. Adams
Alderman Jordan
Algonquin Club
Net
Alderman Sxon
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Gheerless
Turkey
Lim
Tom Lawson
Speagh
J.montgomery Sears
N.Y
Archbishop Lawrence
Dean
Emma Page
Revere Street
East Dedham Street
Bradbury's
Foster, Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Harts
M. G
Parker Memorial
Flora M. Whipple
W. P. Getchell
Unitarian
Leyland C. Whipple
E. A. Horton
Orking Boys
Bennet Street
Mattapans
Mattapan
Father Malley
Father Ford
Elysian Club
Huntington Avenue
Walnut Avenue
Harriet Wingate
Institution
Nora Hearn
West Roxbury
Oyne
Tremont Street
Ater
Chelsea
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Markets
Grove Hall
Big Hall
Children’s Hospital
Boys’ Ward
Trainmen
Brethren of the Ball
Heptasophs’ Party
B'Nai Zion
G. H. Nee
Booker Washington
Wayfarers
Tra Epa
FOR
Catholic Federation
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Bonning
M’tague
Allin, Larkin and O’brien
Jamaica Plain
Pine Banks Hall
Richard J. Barry
John Dillion
Sheridan Club
Laurence Sullivan
Emmets
Barker Hill
Albert J. Crimmins
McKinley
M. E. Church
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