How shall Boston use Parkman Fund
By the will of George F. Parkman the city of Boston is to receive a large sum for the improvement of Boston Common and the city parks and playgrounds. Readers are invited to send suggestions for the fund’s administration with the restriction that the money must stay within Boston parks and playgrounds. Letters should be addressed to PARKMAN FUND EDITOR, Boston Post.
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George F. Parkman
Boston
Boston Common
Post
Parkman Fund
Boston Post
Parkman fund idea for Franklin Park menagerie or garden
A Boston Post reader suggests using the Parkman fund to establish a menagerie or botanical garden in Franklin Park modeled after Bronx Park New York. The plan would boost the park’s appeal for visitors and aid school classes studying plants or animals, citing prior classroom visits to the Charlestown navy yard as precedent.
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Parkman Fund
Boston Post
Franklin Park
Bronx Park
New York
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Post
Dorchester
BUILD A SWIMMING TANK AT JAMAICA POND
A Jamaica Plain citizen urges constructing a swimming tank at Jamaica Pond using a small part of the sum. The brief letter appears in the Sept. 23, 1908 issue.
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Parkman Fund
Boston Post
Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Plain
Parkman fund note on Charlesbank Gymnasium upgrade
In regard to the Parkman fund a suggestion is offered to improve the Charlesbank Gymnasium by adding more apparatus and better equipment. The item seeks enhancements to facilities and program resources for gym users.
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Parkman Fund
Boston Post
Charlesbank Gymnasium
Swinging Rings and Crossbars Highlight Camp Provisions
In a brief note the line mentions accommodations in the line of crossbars and more swinging rings, with W. B. and H. H. referenced as participants or organizers.
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W. B
H. H
Parkman Fund Ideas for Improving Playgrounds
A letter from Henry Newman in Boston on September 22 argues for using the Parkman fund to enhance playgrounds and public parks. He urges ongoing open-air sports engagement and sustained public enthusiasm for year-round recreation.
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Parkman Fund
Boston Post
Parkman
Boston Common
I Henry Newman
Boston
Parkman fund urged for Boston music court on Common
An advocate proposes using George Francis Parkman’s bequest to build a music pavilion on Boston Common seating 5000 plus. The plan mirrors the Spreckels pavilion in San Francisco and Havemeyer court in Philadelphia to shelter city band concerts. Boston Sept 28. John J Bench.
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George Francis Parkman
Boston
John J. Bench
Chelsea Judge Bosson Returns from Five Month Europe Trip
Judge Albert D. Bosson of Chelsea Court resumed the bench yesterday after a five month trip to Europe.
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Judge Bosson of
Chelsea Returns
Europe
Albert D. Bosson
Chelsea Court
Erin’s Cause Boosted at Closing League Convention
Delegates numbered 1015 after late arrivals as the United Irish League closed its session. John F. O Connor of North Dakota urged undivided support for the Irish party and Mr Redmond, while officials pledged to sustain efforts despite economic downturn and pressures from England’s press. The convention drafted officers and celebrated with greetings from Dublin and New Zealand figures before a harbor excursion.
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Erin
Ryan
John F. O’connor
North Dakota
O’connor
Ireland
Frank O’hare
Newry
Newry, Ire
United Irish League
Nationalist Party
Constitutional Movement
League
Redmond
Parnell
Committee On Permanent Organization
O'Callaghan
James E. Dolan
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Fitzgibbon
Mer. O'Callaghan
James Gleeson
Auckland
New Zealand
Philip McInroe
The
United Irish League of America renews support for Ireland
Delegates from across the United States and Canada convene in Boston to back Irish self government and praise the Irish Parliamentary Party led by John E Redmond. The resolutions reaffirm allegiance to parliamentary methods, subsidies for Irish language teachers, and the party as Ireland’s guiding force while opposing anti Irish actions. Subscriptions totaling 79 635 dollars are listed from numerous cities and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Irish League
United Irish League of America
United States
Canada
Boston
Ireland
People of Ireland
Irish Parliamentary Party
John E. Redmond
Friends of Ireland
America
Grattan
National Irish League elects officers and committee members
The convention yesterday elected national president Michael J. Ryan of Philadelphia and a slate of vice presidents, treasurer, and secretary. A long national executive committee includes members from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, and many other cities with numerous clergy, civic figures, and editors.
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Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Irish League
United Irish League
William Temple Emmet
New York
Michael E. Smith
St. Louis
Charles F. Cooke
Chicago
Patrick ¥. Martin
Baltimore
John Fitzpatrick
New Orleans
Hugh McCaffrey
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Boston
John O Callaghan
W. Bourke Cochran
Patrick Ford
Mary O'Flaherty
Ellen A. Ford
John Jay Joyce
Michael Breslin
Patrick Gallagher
Mer
Charles McCready
John Purroy Mitchel
Roderick J. Kennedy
Patrick Egan
M. FE. Corbley
James Dunne
Mathew P. Breen
New York City
John J. Connor
Brooklyn
John A. Wilson
Ae Ae O O'Connor
Elmira
Mer. O'Callaghan
P. J. Timmins
T. J. Dillon
M. J. Jordan
Mark H. Crehan
Denis O'Reilly
Michael Maynes
Patrick J. Duane
Eadward J. Gallagher
Lowell
James T. O'Reilly
Lawrence
James A. Dailey
Toledo
Thomas Reilly
James F. Lennon
Michael Donohue
Hugh P. McAniff
William J. O’brien
Joseph Toner
Edward F. Duffy
Pittsburg
Patrick F. Enright
Bethlehem
Penn
Philip R. McEnroe
South Bethlehem
Patrick F. Martin
M. D
John L. Hasson
Hugh A. Norman
William F. Downey
Sabina Davitt
P. F. Walsh
Washington, D. C
John P. Lee
Orange
N. J
John Boyd
Jersey City
John J. O'Connor
Bellows Falls
James C. Walsh
Providence
R. I
L. R. Buckley
James P. Walsh
P. T. Barry
M. D. Flavin
Michael Golden
John Guerin
Denis Hayes
Daniel Hanrahan
J. W. Clarke
Frank L. Reynolds
Aurora
Ill
C. F. O'Leary
Mark Kenny
John P. Sullivan
James D. Phelan
San Francisco
Michael Fitzgibbon
Montreal
Can
Joseph Geoghegan
Salt Lake City
Andrew C. Smith
Portland
Ore
M. J. Costello
Pueblo
Col
J. F. T. O'Connor
North Dakota
Hugh Gallagher
Montgomery
Ala
John M. Harrington
Orono
William E. Brady
Maine
William O’herin
Parsons
Kan
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Captaindward O’meagher Condon
Springfield
Mass
P. J. Nevins
Haverhill
R. C. O'Connor
Convention pledges funds for Irish cause in America
The United Irish League pledge the convention to raise $50,000 within two years to aid the Irish parliamentary party led by John Redmond. They commend John O Callaghan Michael J Ryan and T B Fitzpatrick for their service and mourn Col John F Finerty Judge Maurice F Wilhere and Col John Y F Blake for their contributions to Ireland’s cause.
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John O'Callaghan
Philadelphia
Ireland
T. B. Fitzpatrick
England
Irish Party
United Irish League of America
Philadelphia Logue
Scieene
Maurice IF
Wilhere
Phils Geiddia
Boston
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Rhode Island
Wall River
Toner
Pittsburg
Waltham
Reis
James W. Kenney
Roxbury
Cg Vast
Wiraagl Mgurch
Scguccvsckss
Wrederick Rueter
Roessle Brewing Company
Rank Jones Brewing Company
John Howlett
Bostom
Bayoddge
Charles A. Bom
Casper Berry & Co
Childs, Sleeper & Co
Prederick Beguronu
Alexander de Lask
Colonel Boykin
Bostonia Cigar Co
Northern Lights Cigar Co
Trimount Cigar Co
Elcho Cigar Co
Charles McCormick
William A. Lally
Roger Sullivan
Lowell L
Mr. Sullivan
Elmira
N. Syassis
J. E. Redmond
Bishop Brady
Michael Morrison
Robert Emmet
St. James
Paul Kruger
Gardner
Napper Tandy Club
Quincy League
Mrs
Mary Hughes
Zeak
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Lawrence League
Patrick J. Lynch
Lawrence
Mgr. O’callaghan
Wm. T. A. Fitzgerald
Bernard J. Rothwell
John A. Kelcher
Wolfe Tone Branch
Dorchester
P. R. McEnroe
Sabina Davitt
Washington
Ellen A. Ford
Mer
Charles McCready
New World
Father Price
Mary O’connor
Justin McCarthy Branch
Mark FI. Crehan
Michael Donahue
Bangor
Joseph H. Shannon
Kansas City
the Rev. P. J. Lions
Carney Hospital
North Dakota League
P. F
TPA GU
Bao Ge
iJohn B. O’higgins
Eeaias Oe
Ewea
Thomas M. Murnane
Evbdeek
Brookline Branch
Patrick Kelly
Esse Eeees
Williem Glynn
Cseseeeseenans ekeWes
James T. Gallagher
P. J. McCarthy
Providence
Ju Breen
Denis Bergin
Martin J. Roche
Patrick Gavin
H. V. McLaughlin
Hugh McCaffrey
Michael Donohue
Inom
America
United Irish League
Michael J. Ryan
John F. Finerty
Maurice F. Wilhere
Cause of
Irish Parliamentary Party
South Africa
John Y. F. Blake
National Committee
Land of Our Fathers
John E. Redmond
Fashions of the season and Lydia E Pinkham praise
Fashion notes praise light evening shades and small hats with a revival of gray silver steel combos. Coats feature short waists and no merry widow style. A testimonial from Maude E Forgie of Leesbys Va credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health after months of feminine ailments.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Boy Admits He Stole 44000 in Notes
Alfred McGuinness, a former telegraph boy, confessed to stealing a wallet containing 44000 in notes on Doane Street. He found only papers, tore them up, and was led from Dudley Street station after his mother expressed grief and shame.
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Doane Street
Mr. Chester
McGuinness
Alfred
Lyman School
Alfred McGuinness
Yeoman Street
Ward 17
Dudley Street
Wolf's buyers travel to New York for fall and winter apparel
In New York Mr. B. M. Wolf of Wolf's My Clothier with buyers J. W. Johnson L. R. Rinfret and N. Margolies visits the city to select the latest fall and winter clothing for men young men and boys. Wolf favors direct sourcing to the fountain-head and plans more such trips.
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B. M. Wolf
Wolf's
Filanover
Portland Streets
J. W. Johnson
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National Starch Company
O’callaghan
John Redmond
John O’callaghan
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Ory
Leaguers
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National Organization
Mgr
Denis O’'Callaghan
U. S Ll
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Irish League Bulletin
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John H. O'Gorman
James A. Judge
Holyoke
John E. Flynn
James J. Lynch
J. Ovzan
S. Cree
Rev
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ROOCS
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H. P. MecAniff
Piaeane
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Colonel Blake
Marquis de Lafayette
American Republic
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Miss Mary
Maude E. Forgie
Leesbys, Va
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