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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1903

Page

6

Carter Lost His Bundles in Boston Street Theft

M. J. Carter from Yarmouth Nova Scotia arrived ten days ago to shop and stayed at the Boston Tavern. After paying his bill at 1 30 PM he left with two heavy bundles, set them down on Washington street, and found them gone when he returned with a boy to help. He sailed at 3 PM for Yarmouth. Items missing include wearing apparel, cretonne curtains and stockings.

M. J. Carter Yarmouth N. S Boston Carter Washington Street

Reverend Abbott’s Quiet 25th Anniversary Sermon

Dr Edward Abbott rector of St James Church North Cambridge completed 25 years as minister yesterday. He noted that a Christian minister is the noblest title and praised his parishioners loyalty to prayer book Bible and church ideals. He thanked his wife for assistance and spoke of longtime members including Mr Greenleaf.

Edward Abbott St. James's Protestant Episcopal Church North Cambridge Abbott Dr. Abbott Mr. Greenleaf

East Boston Hebrew Free School Exercises and Examinations

The Hebrew Free School of East Boston held annual exercises at U. S. Synagogue corner Gove and Paris streets. Afternoon program featured choral singing violin solos and a religious history exam by Rabbis Dirk Friedman and Lalbbovitz.

Hebrew Free School of East Boston U. S Gove Paris Dirk, Friedman and Lalbovitz Boston William Barker Louis Goldberg Marks Melmet Abraham Albert Barnet Levy Harris Senolsky Abraham B. Reuben Samuel Valensky Benjamin Weinberger Abraham Lazarovitz Marks Harris Joseph Kalman

Farewell sermon of a Wakefield pastor

The Rev. Thomas W. Illman who has been selected as pastor of the First Universalist Church in Taunton preached his farewell sermon at the Universalist Church in Wakefield today where he served four years. Born in Philadelphia January 29, 1853 he studied at Tufts Theological School and led churches in Saugus New York City Concord N H Grand Rapids and Bay City before accepting the Wakefield post in 1899.

Wakefield Thomas W. Illman Taunton Universalist Philadelphia

Services Omitted at First Christian Church

Lightning damaged the First Christian Church at Kneeland and Tyler, suspending Sunday services for the first time since dedication. Three meetings were canceled, with repairs estimated at at least 500 dollars for the steeple. A curious crowd gathered and several steeple pieces were taken from the sidewalk.

First Christian Church Kneeland Tyler

Despondent man attempts laudanum death at Jamaica Plain

Henry Harris aged 35 of 128 Boylston avenue Jamaica Plain drank an ounce of laudanum yesterday in a failed suicide attempt. Police said he was despondent and placed under medical care by Dr Shea who treated him for two hours. Harris was later declared out of danger.

Henry Harris Boylston Avenue Jamaica Plain Harris Shea

Catholic Total Abstainers Protest Against Emmons

At a Boston archdiocese convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union held in St Patrick's Hall, delegates discussed a resolution protesting a liquor law section cited as a common nuisance for club buildings selling liquor. The session, presided by Edwin Mulready, included remarks from national and local church figures, and planned unity with Essex County and national boards. The next convention will be in Melrose.

Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Archdiocese of Boston St. Patrick’s Hall Thomas F. Phelan Emmons Board of Government Edwin Mulready Rockland Joseph H. Gallagher St. Patrick’s Church Mulready M. J. Doody Cambridge Father Doody Jeremiah G. Fennesey Boston Union Rev J. H National Board of Officers Father Gallagher St. Patrick’s Total

Italian to Be Papal Premier Likely Italian Choice

Rome reports that Pope Pius X has not chosen a secretary of state. A cardinal close to the pope says he wants to master Vatican machinery first and keep Leo XIII officials for now. Most expect an Italian appointee, with Cardinal Moran unlikely due to foreign status. Merry del Val, a Spaniard, not favored.

Rome Moran Sydney Pius X Associated Press Holy Father Vatican Leo Cardinal Moran Mer Merry del Val

Daly's Strong Programme Draws Crowds To Combination Park

Manager T L Daly organizes a busy program at Combination Park including horse racing dancing vaudeville band concerts and a ball game between Jordan Marsh Company and Houston Henderson teams this afternoon and evening expected to attract a large crowd.

T. L. Daly Jordan Marsh Company Houston & Henderson Combination Park

Barnes Wanders Streets After Skull Fracture

Richard F. Barnes a 45 year old married man of 1 Jarvis Place Roxbury was found wandering in a stupor on Dover Street near Harrison Avenue. He had a fractured skull and two gashes in his head and is listed in critical condition on the dangerous list as doctors investigate the cause. Patrolman Chick found him and Dr McQueeney examined him at Station 5. He could not recall how he was hurt.

Richard F. Barnes Jarvis Place Roxbury Dover Street Barnes Chick Harrison Avenue Station 5 McQueeney

Leroy of New York Tennis Champion of Europe

In The Hague on September 6, Robert Leroy of the New York Lawn Tennis Club won the gentlemen’s singles title at the European lawn tennis championship, defeating Pinckney with scores of 4-6 6-1 6-1 6-0.

Leroy New York Europe Tne Hague Robert Leroy New York Lawn Tennis Club Pinckney

Fire destroys Concord block in largest downtown loss

Concord Junction reports a major fire destroying the largest block in the area. The wooden building, housing C. H. Whitney druggist and L. N. Fowler provisions on the lower floor, Masonic Hall on the second, and a dance hall on the third, burned from an unknown rear barn origin and was nearly doomed within 30 minutes, with estimated losses around 25000 dollars.

Concord Junction Concord C. H. Whitney L. N. Fowler Whitney Drug Store

Tony Rose Confesses to Brockton Burglaries

Brockton reports Tony Rose, held on $2400 bail, has confessed to breaking into multiple local homes. The confession ties him to burglaries at residences including that of H. Police continue to review related break-ins as investigations proceed.

Tony Rose Brockton

Police hunt for two men linked to numerous breaks

A dark complexioned man and his light complexioned partner are wanted in connection with breaks across Taunton Cochituate Holbrook Whitman Avon and West Bridgewater. Edward Dwyer and Mrs Megley of Ames Street are named in the case along with Cee eee Mears. Rose has been sought by Boston and other New England police for about three months.

Cee Eee F. Mears Ames Street Edward Dwyer Megley Taunton Cochituate Holbrook Whitman Avon West Bridgewater Rose Boston New England

Globe Theatre Brims With Hackett Company Opening Big Drama

James K. Hackett and his NY entourage arrive to rehearse John Ermine of the Yellowstone at the Globe. Accompanied by famed scene painters Arthur Voesgtlin Ernest Gros and E G Unitt, the production promises one of Hackett’s largest ever stages even as theatre work pauses on the venue.

Globe Theatre Nasmuch James K. Hackett New York Globe Mr. Hackett John Ermine Arthur Voesgtlin Ernest Gros E. G. Unitt Louis Shipman Hackett

Donovan May Run for Mayor In Non Partisan Bid

Cambridge official Donovan, now chief assessor, is rumored to seek the mayoral nomination on a nonpartisan ticket. Friends dispute the report. a partisan clash with Mayor McNamee and police chief Cunningham is hinted at amid factional maneuvering.

Jeremiah ¥. Donovan Cambridge Donovan Henry J. Cunningham McNamee Augustine Daly Ward 7 Republican Club Ponovan

24 Women Drunks Taken In City Arrests

The city swelled with drunkenness arrests Saturday night as 24 women were taken, the largest count since Judge Emmons began his crusade. A total of 234 people were detained, including 99 non residents, and 210 men. The article lists arrests from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday.

No Matinee At Majestic Theatre Today

The Majestic Theatre cancels today’s matinee of Girls Will Be Girls. William Brady and the company arrived from New York, resumed rehearsals through the night, and will perform tonight. Ticket refunds or evening-seat exchanges will be offered.

Majestic Theatre William Brady New York Brady The Majestic

Police Seize Beer in Lewis Street Raid

Police from Station 1 searched 7 Lewis Street and seized seven gallons of lager beer. During the raid officer arrested Giuseppe Fanale aged 29 Eastern Avenue, charged with unlawfully selling liquor to a police officer.

James Kachakakis Lewis Street Giuseppe Fanale Eastern Avenue

National Trophy Match at Sea Girt This Week

The flower of United States marksmen gather at Sea Girt New Jersey for a two day national trophy match on Tuesday and Wednesday. The team with the highest average total wins the national trophy provided by Congress and 600 in cash. Second prize is the Hilton trophy and 300. Third prize The Soldier of Marathon trophy and 200. Fourth prize 150. Fifth prize 100. Sixth prize 50. Medals awarded to each team member winning a prize.

N. J United States Congress

Four Italians Arrested for Gambling

Four Italians were arrested yesterday afternoon at Prince Street by Station 1 officers. Those charged with gaming are Vito Paglianilo aged 19 Salvario Straficia aged 32 Nicholas Marshall aged 28 and Lachirano Pagnianilo aged 45. Three others were arrested as being present.

Prince Street Station 1 Vito Paglianilo Salvario Straficia Nicholas Marshall Lachirano Pagnianilo

Revival services at Sterling Street camp meeting

Revival services will be held today at the camp meeting on Sterling Street between Washington Street and Shawmut Avenue. Rev Simeon R W Drew presides with 10 30 a m Death on the Pale Horse 3 p m The New Heaven and New Earth and 7 30 p m The Prodigal Return A collation will be served after each service. Guests include Rev George W Lee and Mrs Annie E Brown of Washington DC Rev Charles T Walker of New York and Rev Z D Lewis of Richmond VA.

Sterling Street Washington Street Shawmut Avenue Simeon R. W. Drew George W. Lee D. D Annie E. Brown Washington, D. C Charles T. Walker New York Z. D. Lewis Richmond

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