Bnai Brite Century Celebrated in New York
A Julius Blen article notes the Independent Order B nai B rith will mark its fiftieth anniversary in New York. The piece traces the group’s origins in 1831, founder Henry Jones, and its goals to uplift Jewish mental and moral life, support the sick and orphans, and promote education. It details national reach with seven grand lodges in the United States and branches in Germany Austria Roumania Egypt and Palestine, outlining finances and lodge activities.
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New York
B'nai B'rith
Hebrew Benevolent Society
United States
Julius Blen
Sons of the Covenant
Germany
Henry Jones
B’nai B’rith
Order B'nai B'rith
Austria
Roumania
Egypt
Palestine
Constantinople
Far West
Zion Societies
Cairo
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Safed
Immigrant Aid Drive by B'nai B'rith Probed at Richmond
At the last convention in Richmond Va a commission from each district was formed to aid Russian and other refugees arriving in the United States. The order works with the Baron de Hirsch Fund to educate and place refugees in work while planning a New York building and a technical school. Members urge literary programs and consider admitting women. The executive committee includes Bien Wolf Furth Sulzberger Strauss D’Ancona Rubovits Hirsh and Stern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Canaan
New York State
Edward Everett
New York
Washington
Atlantic
Manhattan
Empire City
Long Island
Massachusetts
Boston
Richmond
B’nai B'rith
Baron de Hirsch Fund
Philadelphia
Baltimore
B’nai_ B'rith
Israel
B'nai B'rith
Menorah Monthly
Benjamin F. Peixotio
Court of Appeals of
the Order
Joseph Silverman
Jesus of Nazareth
Order
Julius Bien
Simon
Bunker Hill Lager promotes wholesome beer choice
Advertisement touts Bunker Hill Lager by A. G. Van Nostrand of Bunker Hill Breweries Charlestown as the modern household standard for pure wholesome beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
A. G. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown
Returned Leased Goods Auction Offers Bargains
During hard times Shawmut Furniture Co at 44 Shawmut Ave Boston advertises returned leased goods for sale. Most items are new or lightly used and will be sold at prices lower than typical auction or dealer rooms to help customers complete purchases after missed payments.
Treasury reveals small customs receipts and large salaries
The Treasury reports last fiscal year customs receipts at towns from Kennebunk Maine to St. Marks Florida and notes collectors and deputies with salaries far exceeding the tiny revenue, as in Alexandria Virginia with a $214.82 salary and $1200 deputy. Castine and others show multiple deputies earning daily wages.
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Washington
Book of Treasury
Kennebunk
Frenchman's Bay
Castine
Bridgeport
N. J
Nantucket
Mass
Alexandria
Pimlico
Albemarle
St. Mary’s
St. Marks
Fla
Michigan
Mich
Raids Seize Liquor at Nonantum Unlicensed Premises
Newton police conducted raids in the Nonantum district seizing alcohol at several locations. Mary Ryan’s place yielded seven gallons of lager and a quart of whiskey, James Welch’s on Chandler street had lager and whiskey, and Mary Lyons on Washington street had three gallons of lager and whiskey. Welch and Mary Ryan have prior court history for illegal sale.
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Newton
Nonantum
Mary Ryan
James Welch
Chandler Street
Mary Lyons
Washington Street
Welch
Fire damages tenement house on Pearl Street in South Braintree
A fire in the Jason Howard place on Pearl Street South Braintree damaged the tenement house valued at 600 dollars. Owned by Mr. Whittier of Boston and housing three families the blaze damaged furniture about 200 dollars. The cause remains unknown.
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Braintree
Jason Howard
Pearl Street
Boy Kicked by Horse in Bridgeport Tragedy
Eight year old Eugene Phelan of Bridgeport died after being kicked by a horse he was leading. His mother and brothers watched the accident but could not help. Police reported the fatal incident occurred this morning in Bridgeport Connecticut.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Eugene
Jerome Phelan
Credit Clothing House Offers Weekly Payments without Charge
A long advertisement touts a credit clothing house offering men and family garments with no charge for credit. It promises guaranteed satisfaction, exchanges or refunds for misrepresented items, and weekly or monthly payment plans. The firm claims a 100 year history and open hours including Monday and Saturday evenings.
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TSR
Only Four Authorized Keeley Institutes In Mass
In Massachusetts only four Keeley Institutes are authorized to operate the treatment centers as part of the program. Officials indicate strict licensing limits and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with state health standards.
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Keeley Institutes
Mass
Main
Pocketbooks and Purses at Bargain Prices
Elegant line of pocketbooks in all grades from 60 cents with Real Alligator and Real Seal finery offered. Large size Buss combination pocketbooks previously up to a dollar now 49 cents. Initial coin purses 21 cents each while they last. Buston Bags and Grain Leather selections with multiple inch sizes and prices around $1.39.
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Tate Elevator
Igc
Zic
Firemen Plea For Shorter Hours Urges Union Support
The Central Labor Union discussed Boston Fire Department complaints about long shifts and interference with rest and church time. It backed union endorsement of only union-made cigars, supported Typographical Union 138 printing city government, and urged candidates to state views on contracting work to nonunion firms.
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Central Labor Union
Type Hall
Boston Fire Department
American Federation of Labor
George E. Boomer
Rhode Island Central Labor Union
Justice
Carpenters’ Union
Austin and
Pierce Farms Hospital
Frank K. Foster
Harry Lloyd
R. N. Austin
Typographical Union No. 13
Board of Aldermen
Progressive Bakers Grow Links with Lynn Union
Boston Bakers' Progressive Union No. 5 met in Alpha Hall and welcomed Lynn delegates inviting them to organize Lynn bakers in the New England union. Regular meetings will be held first and third Saturdays at Alpha Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Bakers
Boston Bakers
Progressive Union No. 5
Alpha Hall
Bakers of
Lynn
New England Union
Union 5
Assault on Veith Leaves Somerville Man Hospitalized
Charles Veith of Somerville remained hospitalized after a Saturday morning assault on Kent Street. Physicians report his condition as comfortable though he cannot recall the attacker. Police continue efforts to identify the stranger, with residents questioned and landlord Fay released from suspicion as details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Veith
Somerville
Kent Street
Veith
Fay
Swampscott schooner cases drift as ships face charges
The Swampscott captain declines to press charges against two Ex celsior men arrested for stealing trawls. Ex celsior crews are reprimanded and discharged. Phantom captain found not guilty of beating a crew member and discharged. Alice C Jordan captain denies losing a man on an Iceland trip. Edith McIntyre remains dismasted at Long wharf, cargo discharged awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscott
Acacia
William B. McDonald
Phantom
United States
Fiske
Hendrickson
Alice C. Jordan
Iceland
Edith McIntyre
Long Wharf
Fire on Beacon Street Damages Four-Story Brick
Two alarms at 3 16 yesterday traced to an air shaft blaze in the basement of 483 Beacon street. Fire confined to the cellar. first floor housed Dr J R Fuller and the fourth floor a family away. Other units vacant. Loss set around 4000 dollars.
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Beacon Street
J. R. Fuller
The Charge of Boodling in Gloucester
Gloucester witnesses summoned as grand jury ready to hear alleged boodling by the Board of Aldermen. Aldermen B N Ellery John Parsons William Moore George A Davis Moses Lufkin George W Scott and W F Os borne called to testify tomorrow. Davis postponed World’s Fair trip due to summons.
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Gloucester
Board of Aldermen
B. N. Ellery
John & Parsons
Willam
Moore
George A. Davis
Moses Lufkin
George W. Scott
W. FF. Osborne
Police recover jewelry tied to Sheriff Tucker theft
Newton Police recovered a gold watch and four valuable rings from Bostern pawn shops, part of the property stolen from Sheriff Samuel W. Tucker’s residence last Friday. Investigators say the recovered items may lead to the arrest of several Boston crooks within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Bostern
Samuel W. Tucker
Boston
Lord Dunraven Misses Fashion as Yachting Era Draws Near
A British noble, Lord Dunraven, arrives on the Campania and is noted for modest, unpretentious dress and calm manners. His evening wear and yachting costume are described, along with Countess Dunraven and daughters in simple outfits, reflecting a restrained public appearance.
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Lord Dunraven
Chappies
Manocle
Campania
Waldorf
English Channel
Countess Dunraven
Rachel-Charlotte Wyndham- Quin
Aileen-May Wyndham- Quin
New York
Pania
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South Braintree Blaze
Temple Place
J. Brodie
Leslie E. Keeley
Lexington
Worcester
Rhode
Leslie FE
Keeley
A. C. Dow General Monager
Openvise
Gilchrist & CO
Whittier
Gilchrist
Handkercchiefs
Ulgi At
Nzic
Josephine
Hamburgs
Cutter’s Silk
Woodworth
Winter Street
Organized Labor
Murphy
Horseshoers
Master Horseshoers’ Association
Fhe Commissioners
Fitch and Innes
W. W. Blackett
Association
Murray
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