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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
7
New York reports a police curfew forcing chorus girls to be home by 1030 p m or face arrest The article quotes gossip about stage life and notes adjustments by managers and performers as Broadway nightlife shifts under enforcement
Suffolk county AOH memorial for late Mayor Patrick A. Collins set for next Sunday in Faneuil Hall. County President John H. Dillon chairs the event with orator Hon. Joseph H. ONeill and Captain John H. Dillon as host. State officials and New England mayors invited to attend.
The Fathers and Mothers' Club held its first meeting at the New Century building. The group supports a Keene New Hampshire children’s home for the summer and discussed continuing and enlarging the facility for winter use.
Boston University College of Liberal Arts formed a debating society election named President Wilford D. Grey from Woburn and Secretary Chester S. Rickey of Stoneham. Grey urged to accept Ward 7 Alderman bid. An executive committee led by Chester B. Taylor of Waltham plans intercollegiate debates with William B. Russell Debating Society Tufts Dartmouth and Bates.
Fellow employees identified the body decapitated by a Boston and Maine train in Lynn yesterday morning as Joseph Goss a Boston tailor who was working in Lynn last week.
A Washington mother testifies Lactated Food saved her six week old infant weighing under four pounds. She reports rapid weight gain to twenty three pounds by age one and urges others to use Wells Richardson Lactated Food for nourishment and growth. The account praises nutrition content and scientific proof spanning twenty years.
In Philadelphia on October 23, bandleader Arturo Toscanini Creatore discusses his wife’s desertion suit and a trespass claim by soprano Mme Joanne Barili. He says he left his wife in 1901 and married again nine years ago in Naples, adding there was no romance and he will not contest if she cites desertion only.
The Rev. Dr. Frank Crane of Union Church faces a 10000 dollar suit in Worcester Superior Court by G B Highley of Chicago to recover on a 5000 dollar promissory note. The action arises from a note John Rice Rice & Rice filed by Crane claiming he signed for stock in a Chicago corporation but never received the stock. Deputy Sheriff Richardson serves papers.
The Pacific Mail liner Siberia reached San Francisco from Yokohama in 10 days 10 hours 28 minutes, the fastest voyage yet. The trip edged the Korea and nearly beat the Empress of India record, with notable passengers including Miss Alice Roosevelt and Senators Newlands and Warren, plus delegates Longworth and General Allen. R. H. Harriman and other officials also aboard.
The W C T U women of Philadelphia will fast and pray on election day at Ninth Street M E Church. Six hour services will be led by two bishops and the organization president seeking God’s blessing on reform and the city party.
A splendid tribute honored Joseph Gahm 70 of Centre street Jamaica Plain who died Friday morning. Relatives business associates and fraternal members attended funeral services at his residence conducted by Rev Edward A Dodd of Emmanuel Church. Bearers included George Rimbach James Nichols and representatives of Germania Lodge F A M Coeur de Lion Commandery Knights Templars and Kearsarge Association Naval Veterans. Interment followed at Forest Hills.
North End Union officials deny their team played a Chelsea ball game Sunday. Secretary J W Tuskins said the union was disbanded and claimed someone misrepresented the event, calling the notion of a Sunday game absurd.
Louisville reporter states Alice Hogan Rice author of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch has confessed judgment on back taxes for the past three years totaling 26000 dollars.
Federal employees and officials mourn the death at City Hospital of Joe Cook longtime messenger at the lighthouse inspector office. Cook came to this port with Admiral Schley as body servant during the lighthouse period. Interment is set for Forest Hills tomorrow.
A Boston woman denounces openwork stockings and complains about restrictions forcing women to rely on police curfews and chaperones. She lashes out at Captain Dooley for failing to provide protection as some women have fortunes or wealthy connections, while others worry about walking home at night.
The Washington Star recounts a nostalgic longing for the past as a weary narrator recalls the curfew tale sung by a village lass and laments changing times and fading stage memories. The piece contrasts a bygone theater charisma with modern lengthened routines and aging performers.
The item showcases two readers' drawings, Lena F Gehling of Dedham and John Harris of West Lynn, praised for their pretty pictures and a yacht race sketch, with brief notes from L. C. S. and L. Cc. 8.
The Rev. A. B. Burrows condemned school authorities for promoting plays and dances in local theaters and high school halls. He argued dancing defiles Christian youth, cited biblical figures, and contrasted ancient and modern dance to question its value for daily work and behavior.
The National Wardens Association meeting ran with the National Prison Association session in Lincoln. Mrs Frances A Morton of Massachusetts spoke on reform methods for women and girls while Rev W J Batt of Massachusetts addressed the chaplains at their annual gathering.
Lynn reports Harvard Medical School refused to accept the body of Nicholas W. Chandler, eight years after a petition to deliver his remains for science. The school cited undesirability and notified Lynn officials, with no claims seen by late evening. If unclaimed, the body may be buried in a pauper’s grave at city expense.
At a noon Tremont Temple meeting Dr. A C Dixon attacked Unitarianism calling it a revolt against Christianity and reason. He cited historical figures and scriptural claims to argue Christ is divine and unity with God.
Chicago Oct 23 Chief of Police Collins calls for officers to confiscate all tobacco and cigarettes found in the possession of minors urging men and women to snatch cigarettes from youths and join anti smoking campaign in a public statement.
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