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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1904

Page

10

Boston Public Schools Open September Fourteenth

The Boston public schools will open on Wednesday September 14. Entrance examinations are scheduled for Normal School on September 14 15 at 9 a m in the Normal School hall at Dartmouth and Appleton streets with attendance required both days. High schools hold exams on September 14 in their respective buildings covering English geography United States history and government arithmetic and bookkeeping Latin schools test on September 14 with boys at Warren avenue and girls at West Newton street. Admission requires seventh grade equivalence. applicants must bring a good moral character certificate and vaccination certificate if not previously in public school.

Boston Normal School Dartmouth and Appleton Streets United States Warren Avenue West Newton Street

Princess Charlotte Advocates Polygamy Draws Berlin Stir

Berlin reports a sensational pamphlet signed C. M. by Princess Charlotte of Meiningen urging polygamy to protect wives and children and curb divorce. The Kaiser and court circles react with fury while critics note biblical examples. The princess, famed as the Kaiser’s witty sister, becomes the center of the controversy.

Charlotte of Meiningen Kaiser William Berlin C. M Abraham Jacob David Israel Charlotte

Dunellen Maids Rally Against Soda-Loving Bachelor Hunters

In Dunellen New Jersey a wave of rebellious maidens laments scarce marriageable men. They demand deeper courtships than five cent sodas and appeal for out of town suitors offering farms houses or cattle ranches to relocate the eligible bachelors.

Dunellen N. J. Dunellen New Jersey Central Railroad New York West

Moore Charged With Perjury In Somerville Bond Case

Charles M. Moore of 27 Burnside Avenue Somerville was arrested yesterday on a perjury charge. He allegedly signed a bondsman agreement on August 4 for Andrew A. Meyer to release an attachment by A. M. Richards Building Co of Charlestown. Two other arrests cited. Moore held in $2000 until September 13.

Charles M. Moore Burnside Avenue Somerville Andrew A. Meyer A. M. Richards Building Company Charlestown Bolster Moore

Real estate values rise in Cook County 1904 assessments

Cook county's real estate for taxing purposes is valued at 1 574 952 700 under the 1904 assessments, with about 1 2 percent tax. The total shows an increase of 7 117 025 from last year, while Chicago's share reaches 1 456 647 785, up 10 000 000.

Boston Chicago Cook County Board of Review

Aristo Crat Short Cigar Boxes at Low Price

Cuba Big Brother Cigarros filled with Havana tobacco offer high aroma and taste. Boxes of five sell for 10 cents each. Estabrook and Eaton serve as selling agents and promote value.

Cuba Havana

Nomination Papers Out for Democratic and Republican Primaries

Democratic and Republican state primary nomination papers were issued yesterday with filing windows set. Democrats plan to file from 6 pm today to next Wednesday at 9 am, while Republicans extend to Saturday at 9 am. Rumors place McClellan not filing in the Ninth District and Cook filing for the Eleventh District for W W Davis. Foss plans to run again in the Eleventh District.

William F. McClellan East Boston John A. Kelcher Cook Ward 21 W. W. Davis Eugene N. Foss

Towne and Dowling to Have Reception Tonight

President William T. A. Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee in New York yesterday met Senator Charles A. Towne and the Hon. Victor J. Dowling who are to speak at Nantasket on Saturday. A delegation of the Boston Democracy will meet them at South station tonight and a reception awaits their arrival.

William T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee New York Charles A. Towne Victor J. Dowling Nantasket South Station Boston Democracy

Nathaniel Gordon Gives $10,000 to Local Church

Exeter New Hampshire reports Nathaniel Gordon of Exeter has donated ten thousand dollars to the Phillips Congregational Church. Gordon is noted for prior gifts to Dartmouth College and Phillips Exeter Academy and for supporting a theological seminary in China.

Nathaniel Gordon Exeter N. H Phillips Congregational Church Place Gordon Dartmouth College Phillips Exeter Academy China

British chase of Russian ships fails

The Cape of Good Hope squadron fails to contact the Russian cruisers Smolensk and St Petersburg by wireless. Rear Admiral Durnford reports no sightings or messages, while British ships hunt near Mauritius, Cape Verde, and the African coast, fearing Japanese lures and speed gaps.

London Cape of Good Hope Smolensk 8&J. Petersburg Admiralty Durnford St. Petersburg Manders Mauritius Crescent Forte Pearl Cape Town

Japanese forces press toward Tatszo with high casualties reported

Tokyo reports dawn action as the Japanese push toward Tatszo and engage near Heiyingtat. Official tallies estimate Japanese losses since August 29 at 10,000.

Tokio Tatzsho Heiyingtat

Mine destroys Russian steamer at Port Arthur

A Russian steamer clearing the Port Arthur channel struck a mine and was destroyed on Wednesday, according to reports from Tokio. The incident follows other wartime activity in the region.

Tokio Port Arthur

Unique union-made menswear ahead of parade in New England

The store markets itself as the only New England shop selling exclusively union-made clothing for men. It promotes Morse-Made suits from 10 to 25 dollars with options in black, smooth or rough surface, single or double breasted, plus Prince Albert coats and vests ranging 15 to 25 dollars.

New England Prince Albert

The Best 3 50 Shoe Outshines Morse's Superior $8

Consumers are told the best $3.50 shoe is no better than Morse's Superior $8 with all-leather construction and the newest styles.

Morse

Hats Line Adds Four-Dollar Style For Season

The store introduces a new collection with hats priced at four dollars each. Limited quantities, bold colors, and sporty designs aim to attract trend seekers and casual shoppers alike.

Labor Parade Marshals Set Headquarters and Route

Jeremiah J. Donovan leads Building Trades Council with HQ at Dartmouth and Newbury. parade forms on Newbury Street with right on Dartmouth. John Stephens heads Knights of Labor with HQ at Dartmouth and Newbury. divisions form on Newbury with right on Dartmouth. Frank H. McCarthy to HQ at Copley Square 8 45. Philip H. Sweet directs Central Labor Union from Dartmouth and Boylston, forming on Boylston by Public Library.

Jeremiah J. Donovan Building Trades Council Division Dartmouth and Newbury Streets Building Trades Council Newbury Street Dartmouth Street Arlington Street John Stephens Knights of Labor District Assembly Knights of Labor Beacon Dartmouth Streets Frank H. McCarthy Copley Square Central Labor Union Philip H. Sweet Dartmouth Boylston Streets Central Labor Union Division Boylston Street Public Library Berkeley Street

Saved Sailor From Drowning Rescued by Police Offi cers

Special Officer Johnson and Patrolman Hurley of Division 2 saved seaman Thomas Smith from drowning after he fell from a Metropolitan liner at Long Wharf. He struck his head on the wharf, then fought to reach a wharf pile and was pulled from the water. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Johnson Hurley Division 2 Thomas Smith Smith Long Wharf

Teamsters Plan Special Meeting Over Youlden Smith Hopkins Strike

Team Drivers District Council to meet tomorrow night to discuss the strike action at Youlden Smith Hopkins. Several union drivers from other firms began striking yesterday when asked to cover the firm’s business.

Youlden Smith & Hopkins

Cashman Kelley Wedding at St Peter's Dorchester

Miss Katherine Kelley of Boston and Thomas Cashman of Boston were wed last evening at St Peter's rectory Meet ing House Hill Dorchester The ceremony was led by Rev Father Blunt with Elizabeth Kelley as bridesmaid and Joseph Redmond as best man A reception followed at 2 Arcadia Street Dorchester

St. Peter’s Rectory Meeting House Hill Dorchester Katherine Kelley Boston Thomas Cashman Amesbury Elizabeth Kelley Joseph Redmond Father Blunt St. Peter's Arcadia Street

Odd Fellows Convention Sets Home Tax for Inmates

At the Massachusetts Grand Lodge meeting held at 515 Tremont Street officers were elected and inmates at the Odd Fellows home will pay an additional 2 dollars per week per inmate beyond the general home tax. The report shows 242 subordinate lodges and 163 Rebekah lodges in good standing with 54 893 subordinate members as of July 1, a gain of nearly 1000. Finances include receipts of 532 716 53 and relief payments of 225 903 34 with investments totaling 2 116 501 30.

Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Massachusetts Tremont Street Perkins Rebekah George H. Fuller Boston Napoleon B. Dana Somerville John Belcher Randolph John A. Perkins Chelsea J. Lawrence Martin Melrose Charles N. Buchell New Bedford Sumner P. Lawrence Fitchburg Willam H. Ralph Willis P. Rowell Worcester George L. Marshall Grand Guardian William F. Dusseault Hyde Park William C. Collett Grand Herald William M. Webber Jay W. Nickels Springfield

Plunged from House Top Leaves Boy in Critical Condition

A 15 year old boy, William Hillier of 3 Union Street Cambridge, fell from a house top yesterday. He suffered a fractured skull and his condition was described as critical. His mother was in the yard at the time and found him at her feet.

William Hillier Union Street Cambridge Hillier

Girl in Anger Hid Week Behind Big Organ

Daisy Ness of Dallastown was found after seven days in the sitting room crouched behind an organ at her parents’ home in York. The 17 year old girl appeared emaciated from starvation as she sought to test her family's reaction to her home life.

York Penn Daisy Ness Dallastown

Cullen Takes Parker's Place Chief Judge of Appeals

Judge Edgar M. Cullen of Brooklyn was named chief judge of the Court of Appeals by Governor Odell, succeeding Judge Alton B. Parker who resigned. Cullen, born December 4, 1843, served in the Civil War, practiced law from 1867, and held multiple legal and military posts including brigadier general on Governor Tilden's staff. He was elected Supreme Court justice in 1880 and re-elected in 1894.

New York Edgar M. Cullen Brooklyn Court of Appeals Odell Alton B. Parker Cullen United States Infantry Ninety-sixth New York Volunteer Infantry Tilden Supreme Court

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