Whitman's Push Leads to Five Cent Toll Concessions
The New England Telephone Company signals concessions to Attorney Edmund A. Whitman and the Boston Post petitioners. A five cent toll between Boston exchanges and suburban ones is favored, along with reduced extension-set prices, divided ringing, and two party line service. Measured service remains a focal aim for fair rates.
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New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Edmund A. Whitman
Boston Post
Whitman
Boston
Telephone
Suburban Telephone Reform Association
Telephone Company
Telephone Commission of Chicago
Highway Commissioners
Powers
Chicago
Brotherhood Meeting Aids The Down and Out At Morgan Memorial
Beneath Morgan Memorial Chapel roof the Brotherhood of the Daily Life and Welfare Association held an all day meeting featuring diverse religious social and political delegates. Speakers included Rev W A Kilmer Herbert Farwell James K E Howes E J Helms Phil Davis and Sabbata Ran. Delegates from St Louis Chicago and India reported on local work and success. Ninety two children, nourished by a two month farm stay funded by the brotherhood, participated in the program.
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Morgan Memorial Chapel
Brotherhood of the Daily Life and Welfare Association
W.A. Kilmer
Herbert Farwell
James KE. Howes
St. Louis
E. J. Helms
Phil Davis
Sabbata
India
Chicago
Brotherhood
West
Swedish Cruiser Looted by Souvenir Hunters
Officials report widespread looting aboard a Swedish cruiser by souvenir seekers. Wine glasses, dishes, sailor caps, a sword scabbard and more were taken, with at least ten thousand visitors observed. The breech block latch of a large gun was also carried away. The chief engineer says engines remain intact, but thefts could affect the ship’s displacement. On September 5 the prince will sail from Boston on the Rylaa to Sweden.
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Prince
Boston
Sweden
Knights of Columbus Honor Archbishop Williams Death
At a Columbus Club meeting in Dorchester Boston five councils agreed to pay tribute to Archbishop John J. Williams. They appointed committees to arrange funeral accommodations and draft resolutions expressing deep sorrow. A guard of honor by the Caravan of Alhambra will attend the funeral, with watch kept at the bier and seating reserved for the delegation.
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Columbus Club
Dorchester
Knights of Columbus
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Bowdoin
Elm Hill
James E. Hayes
Archbishop Williams
John T. Mullen
Knights
John J. Williams
Knights of Columbus of
Boston
New England
W. H. O’connell
Peter F. Hanley
Charles W. Earley
Thomas H. Good
W. J. O'Brien
Edward L. Sullivan
Thomas F. Cooney
All Boston Mourns Archbishop Williams in Immaculate Conception Sermon
The Rev Father Dinan in Jamaica delivered a eulogy at Immaculate Conception Church praising Archbishop John J Williams as a leader of Catholicity in New England. He described Williams as a beloved shepherd, friend to priests, and central to Boston’s faith community. A solemn requiem mass is set for 4:30 PM.
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Boston
Joseph Dinan
Jamaica
Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
Concord Street
Archbishop Williams
New England
Peter
John J. Williams
Archbishop Williams remembered for charity and discipline
The late archbishop is recalled for strict temperance advocacy and caring leadership. He testified in court, aided a debtor after a failed case, visited priests and parishes, and guided clergy with a steady, child centered approach. His life blended firmness with forgiveness and concrete church projects.
Vigil Kept Over Archbishop Williams by Knights of Columbus
Members of the fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus volunteer to keep vigil tonight and tomorrow night over the remains of the late Archbishop Williams, reflecting the group’s status as the nation’s largest Roman Catholic organization.
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Archbishop Williams
Fourth Degree
The
Knights of Columbus
Relays to Showcase New England Order Efforts
Under Captain Denis J. Gorman, the group will stage several relay events. The members will appear in full uniform and present an impressive appearance as they advance the order in New England.
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Denis J. Gorman
Order
New England
Knights of Columbus to Guard Arch Bishop’s Body
The Knights of Columbus will oversee vigil over the late archbishop’s body, with a designated official in charge of the detail and arrangements for the wake and funeral rites.
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Knights of Columbus
Catholic organization aids church work nationwide and Buckley named deputy
The group has consistently advanced church interests with philanthropic actions showing the broad influence of the Catholic organization across the country. The current State deputy is Daniel F. Buckley of North Easton, succeeding Joseph C. Pelletier.
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Daniel F. Buckley
North Easton
Joseph C. Pelletier
Directors of St Mary's Infant Asylum Act
A special meeting of the directors of the St Mary's Infant Asylum Corpora tion of Dorchester was held to act on the death of Archbishop Williams. The session opened with a eulogy by Rev Peter Rowan and tributes to the late prelate, who remained a staunch friend of the asylum and took great interest in its work.
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St. Mary’s Infant Asylum Corporation
Dorchester
Archbishop Williams
Peter Rowan
Dealers Push Hidden Discounts At Odds With Advertised Goods
Some manufacturers bypass ads by offering dealers an extra discount to push their goods over the advertised article. The note urges buyers to insist on receiving exactly what they ask for and not be swayed by such incentives.
Whitney Scores Williams In Answer To Attack
Charlestown division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians meets in Roughan Hall to adopt resolutions mourning Archbishop Williams and to appoint a funeral delegation. The report lists committee members and notes memorial drapings in local businesses and anticipated Cardinal Gibbons visit. A political defense by General Bartlett and others follows, arguing Williams misrepresents the party and highlighting tariff and railroad merger issues.
Five candidates vie for Middlesex district attorney post
The Middlesex county race tightens as five candidates seek the district attorney nomination while Fall conventions will also pick a county commissioner two associate commissioners and a sheriff. Speakers include John J Higgins Arnold Scott Hugh Bancroft J G Hill Nelson P Brown and George Holden Tinkham with state leaders weighing in.
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Old Middlesex
Boston
Middlesex County
Cox
Walter Glidden
Somerville
Republican Council
John J. Huggins
Higgins
Hugh Bancroft
Goernor Guild
Sanderson
Walter A. Webster
Clarence Rowley
John S. Richardson
George Holden Tinkham
Tinkham
Board of Aldermen
Parker Not After Office Declares Public Service Preference
Judge Alton B. Parker of New York says he no longer desires public office after his 1904 presidential defeat. He notes he may comment on public questions but will not seek office again, asserting Governor Campbell did not verify any such claim.
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Portland
Alton B. Parker
New York
Parker
Campbell
Ohio
Stillings Complimented by Secretary Loeb at Oyster Bay
Rumors that Public Printer Stillings faced removal were denied by a statement from Secretary Loeb issued at Oyster Bay. The note praises Stillings and rejects claims of disfavor from the President.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Stillings
Loeb
Young Bride Seeks Divorce From 57 Year Old Husband
Effie May Maxwell, 16, files for divorce in DeWitt County Court from William Maxwell, 57, alleging cruelty. Married two years ago, she may be the youngest divorce applicant in central Illinois history.
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Bloomington, Ill
Effie May Maxwell
DeWitt County
William Maxwell
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