Ebenezer Church Clash Over Political Rally Failure
At Ebenezer Baptist Church on West Springfield Street a political rally collided with a religious service. Trustees had arranged use of the church for a campaign event, but duties and a sermon prevented the gathering. Proceedings featured speaker lines, interruptions, and a mix of praise and political jabs amid a crowded moment.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
West Springfield Street
Isaac B. F. Allen
George B. Pierce
John H. Colby
Congress
Mr. Allen
L. J. Montague
Allen
Sisters of the Church
Brown
Hoar
Democratic Party
Uncle Sam
James H. Wolf
Tillman
William R. Davis
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Hisses
William Lloyd Garrison
Bryan
Pinchbeck
Louisiana
Boston
Boutwell
Grant
United States
McKinley
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Colby
W. H. Lewis
Democracy
Lke
Peter S. Dalley
Krodge, Podge & Co
Physical Culture They Ran for Station
A brief note on a young man who ran for exercise only to be jeered by peers when he sprinted in the mornings. The item preserves the local tone and hints at social attitudes toward disciplined activity.
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Denver Times
Susan Miller
Cesar
Detroit Free Press
Physical culture run at Germantown station draws crowd
A Philadelphia man near a Germantown rail station runs daily to the stop faster than walking pace. Neighbors follow, jeer, and yet he persists in his morning sprint despite mockery and sympathy for his wife. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the eccentric habit and its social attention.
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Germantown
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Youtsey Jailed in Frankfort On Way to Court
Henry E. Youtsey was placed in jail in Frankfort Kentucky today after arriving by cot. Sheriff Shuff reports Youtsey spoke calmly during the trip, appeared in good spirits, and walked from the street into the jail unaided.
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Frankfort
Henry E. Youtsey
Shuff
Youtsey
Just What He Wanted Paperweight Moment
A Chicago Post quip notes a contributor offering a piece described as a little solid thought and the editor jokingly uses the manuscript as a paperweight reflecting a light newsroom exchange.
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Chicago Post
Companions of the Forest Meet at Faneuil Hall
At a union meeting in Faneuil Hall last evening the Companions of the Forest and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Foresters of America welcomed Mrs. Sarah Storey of Philadelphia as supreme chief companion. Edith Pierce chaired. Mrs. Snow spoke on the order's benefits. General Chief Ranger W. H. Stafford and State Deputy Commander H. McCleland attended. Music by the Lawson Quartet and May S. Sunburg.
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Companions of the Forest
Foresters of America
Faneuil Hall
Union
Sarah Storey
Philadelphia
Edith Pierce
Snow
W. H. Stafford
Lowell
H. McCleland
Lawson
May S. Sunburg
Wells Memorial Institute opens fall campaign reception
The Wells Memorial Institute kicked off its fall campaign with a public reception for members and friends. Superintendent Edmund Billings outlined fall and winter plans and highlighted the trade discount system. Coal is offered at a discount of 20 cents per ton below current market prices.
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Wells Memorial Institute
Edmund Billings
Reserve officers named by police commissioners in new general order
A general order issued by the police commissioners lists new reserve officers across divisions. Division 1 includes John D. Kelliher Frank Dingel Edward C. Goode and Joseph H. Porter. Division 2 adds Henry M. Pierce Dana W. Fisher Wallace A. Smith and George Murray. Division 4 lists James W. Brooks. Division 6 covers Adin B. Cook John T. Corcoran. Division 7 names Thomas York. Division 9 names Silas F. Kingsley. Division 10 lists John A. Finnerty and Ross A. Perry. Division 15 includes Thomas W. Chisholm.
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John D. Kelliher
Frank Dingel
Henry M. Pierce
Dana W. Fisher
Wallace A. Smith
George Murray
James W. Brooks
Adin B. Cook
John T. Corcoran
Thomas York
Silas F. Kingsley
John A. Finnerty
Ross A. Perry
Thomas W. Chi
Barron Sues Lawson Over 100000 Damages
Clarence W. Barron, owner of the Boston News Bureau, sued broker Thomas W. Lawson for 100000. Lawson joked about the suit, recalling prior figures of 75000 or 750000 and noting the case stems from a statement before the Massachusetts Legislature last winter. Barron was unavailable in Philadelphia for comment.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Clarence W. Barron
Boston News Bureau
Lawson
Massachusetts
Barron
Philadelphia
Democratic rally in Northampton praises Philippine freedom stance
The Northampton Democrats hosted a City Hall rally with Governor candidate Robert Treat Paine Jr. and other nominees. Paine attacked McKinleyism, urged independence for the Philippines, and argued Democrats would respect Filipino and Cuban liberties.
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Northampton
Democrats of
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
John B. O'Donnell
Thomas W. Kenefick
Congress
Walter L. Ramsdell
Lynn
Mr. Paine
Lincoln
Sumner
McKinley
Bryan
Cuba
Philippines
Spain
Russell Club elects officers at Boston University Law School
The William E. Russell Club of the Boston University Law School elected officers: Vice-president David Mancovitz, secretary John J. McClune, and treasurer Joseph E. Worcester. The executive committee includes William L. Barnward, Stephen P. Galvin, and William C. McGuire. A delegate was chosen to attend the intercollegiate convention in Philadelphia.
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William E. Russell
Boston University Law School
David Mancovitz
Boston
John J. McClune
Lowell
Joseph E. Worcester
Townsend
William L. Barnward
Savannah
Stephen P. Galvin
William C. McGuire
Russell Club
McKinley
Roosevelt
Intercollegiate Committee
Philadelphia
Winthrop Pastor Ordained At First Baptist Church
Arthur V. Dimock of Acadia University Wolfville Nova Scotia was ordained to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church Winthrop last evening. Assisting clergy included Rev B R Harris Charles town Rev A A Bennett Maplewood Rev O E Mallory Worcester Rev A J Hughes East Boston Rev F W Bakeman Chelsea Rev R O Sherwood Somerville Rev J E Perry Allston Rev A L Squier Winthrop Soprano soloist Miss Jennie Hill Melrose.
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Arthur V. Dimock
Acadia University
Wolfville
N. S
First Baptist Church
Winthrop
B. R. Harris
Charlestown
A. A. Bennett
Maplewood
O. E. Mallory
D. D
Worcester
A. J. Hughes
East 30Ston
F. W. Bakeman
Chelsea
R. O. Sherwood
Somerville
J. E. Perry
Allston
A. L. Squier
Winthroo
Jennie Hill
Melrose
James Titch Thomson A Scotch Canadian Singer at Keith's
A Keith's week feature presents James Titch Thomson a Scotch Canadian singer with a strong baritone voice. Once in business Thomson abandoned trade for music studying with Signor Brignoli four years and more, learning to sing physically and emphasizing enunciation and lyric expression to elevate both classical and common songs.
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Keith’s
James Titch Thomson
Thomson
Signor Brignoli
Lkely
Stores and Boutwell Lead Anti-Imperialist Speaking Tour
Moorfield Storey and ex-Governor George S Boutwell headline a campaign opening at Brookline Town Hall against Samuel Powers. Anti-imperialists will rally across Dudley Street Opera House Jamaica Plain Ward 23 Newton Brighton Milford with several volunteers aiding. Storey’s Friday speech will argue the anti-imperialist case in reply to President McKinley’s acceptance letter.
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Samuel Ll. Powers
New England Telephone Company
Brookline
Moorfield Storey
George S Boutwell
Dudley Street Opera House
Jamaica Plain
Ward 23
Newton
Brighton
Milford
Colonel Codman
Winslow Warren
Henry W. Putnam
H.S
Baker criticises Storey in Walpole race
William H Baker, candidate for Congress in this district, denounces the race as a contest between Powers and himself. He says Storey, running on nomination papers, cannot be treated seriously and that Storey and his allies fail to fight for a principle if they aid the opposing candidate.
The Gay Grisette to Follow Cadet Girl Run
Stage topics note Columbia manager Chamberlyn working on The Gay Grisette after The Cadet Girl extended run. Francis Wilson to open annual Boston engagement at Hollis next Monday. new opera The Monks of Malabar praised. Reginald De Koven injured in bicycle accident in Washington. head cut but not serious. Amelia Bingham husband seeks Bijou Theatre New York to lead her company. Mildred Holland’s annual tour of The Power Behind the Throne begins after election. Austrian setting with historic scenery and 30 artists. Maude Adams’s L Agion at Knickerbocker Theatre earns ovation from fashionable audience.
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Chamberlyn
Columbia
Francis Wilson
Boston
Hollis
Mr. Wilson
Malabar
Washington
Reginald de Koven
Amelia Bingham
Bijou
New York
Mildred Holland
Maude Adams
L’agion
Knickerbocker Theatre
Stage notes preview upcoming performances and benefits
E H Sothern continues Hamlet tour in Baltimore. The Cadet Girl at the Columbia Theatre benefits N W Scott Jr. Hilda Clarke in The Viceroy with the Bostonians at the Boston Theatre next week is praised. James H Hackett stars in The Pride of Jennico at the Museum with Bertha Galland. Hallett Thompson returns to Park in Test River as Rob Blessing with Violet Rand as Ora.
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E. H. Sothern
Baltimore
Columbia Theatre
N. W. Scott, Jr
Hilda Clarke
Bostonians
Boston Theatre
James H. Hackett
Jennico
Bertha Galland
Boston Stage Notes Show Rich lineup This Week
The Holits presents The Maneuvres of Jane with Traniel Frohman’s stock company tonight. Pheodora at the Boston Theatre ends this week, The Viceroy heads to next Monday by the Bostonians. The Choir Invisible closes at the Park, and Test River is set for next Monday. Mrs. Fiske shines in Becky Sharp at the Tremont until Nov 10, with BB Willard following Nov 15. The Museum hosts The Stew of the Cross, popular again this year, and Andrew Mack’s The Rebel arrives Oct 29. Ten Nights In a Barroom yields to The Two Orphans at Bowdoin Square. Popular matinee The Cadet Girl continues at Columbia. The Telephone Girl brings merriment to Grand Opera House, while Brady’s Women and Wine advances next week. The Tong Strike remains a crowd-pleaser at Grand Theatre, and Lilian Burkhart draws echoes at Keith’s. James J. Corbett receives ovations at the Howard with 2:30 and 8 showings. Florence Moore at Boston Music Hall commands high soprano range with operatic selections and orchestral backing. Also on bill Francesca Redding, Blacksom and Burns, O’Brien and Havel, Walbot and Davidson, Daisy Lovering and George Henry Trader. Hassan Al the giant ends his Austin & Stone run this week.
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Traniel Frohman
Holits
Jane
Pheodora
Boston Theatre
Fark
Joseph Arthur
Test River
Ereneof
St. the Bowdoin Square
Columbia
Hans Nix
Dainty Estelle Concoo
Grand Opera House
Brady
Grand Theatre
Lilian Burkhart
Keith
James J. Corbett
Howard
Florence Moore
Boston Music Hall
Francesca Redding
Blacksom
Burns
O'Brien
Havel
Walbot and Davidson
Daisy Lovering
George Henry Trader
Hassan al the Giant
Austin & Stone's
Women and the Schools Meeting in Boston
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association met at 3 Park Street on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Livermore presiding. Mrs. Emily A. Fifield spoke on The Duty of Women to the Public Schools, outlining civic responsibilities of mothers and guardians.
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Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Park Street
Livermore
Emily A. Fifield
Chambers Case Continued In Westminster Hearing
The Westminster Chambers case hearing was postponed again by Judge Barker by agreement for two weeks, delaying the Supreme Court session that was to occur yesterday.
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Westminster Chambers
Supreme Court
Barker
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