Historic drama lacks national feeling says Harvard professor
Professor George Pierce Baker of Harvard College urged a true historical drama that emphasizes national sentiment in a talk on The Drama and American History before the New England Historic Genealogical Society. He traced American efforts from early times to Clyde Fitch before a large audience of literary and theatrical figures.
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Critics Fault Fitch Play Nathan Hale for Focus on Love
Professor Baker argues the Clyde Fitch drama shifts attention from Nathan Hale’s sacrifice to his fiancée. He urges historical plays that emphasize patriotism and national lessons, citing Shenandoah as an example of background history with real spirit.
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Gas Explosion in Back Bay Sparks Fire Damage
Mrs Celia Loughlin an invalid at 270 West Newton street Back Bay was rescued by police from her apartment yesterday after a fire broke out in the lower part of the building and just before a gas meter exploded driving firemen from the house The blaze gutted the entire structure and caused about 7000 in damage after more than an hour of fighting.
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Federal Reserve System to Open With 100 Million Capital
Washington reports the new federal reserve banking system will start with about 100 million dollars authorized capital for all reserve banks. Figures released show national banks responding to the comptroller of the currency's March 4 call made clear the total capital.
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Clerk Finds Smuggled Lace in Newspapers
New York report says a postoffice clerk found expensive laces and embroideries concealed in newspapers mailed from Naples Italy. Henry K Lustig a Fifth Avenue importer was arrested and held under $2500 bail for examination on a charge of smuggling.
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Reserve Bank System Finances and Subscriptions Outlined
The statement set to be issued will be the last before the formal launch unless the group delays. National banks report total capital and surplus about 1.788 billion dollars. 6 percent of this would be roughly 107 million. Signatories total 7465, with state banks and trust firms likely offsetting, possibly bringing district reserve capital near 110 million. actual working capital may be about half that, as three-sixths are mandatorily subscribed with the remaining three-sixths potentially demanded by the reserve board.
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Husband Whisky Session Ends in Fatal Shootings
After an evening drinking with his wife and her alleged admirer James Powers pulled a revolver and fired twice at his wife Catherine and twice at Augustine Peasitori. He faced police charges in connection with the killings.
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Four Shots in South End Fray Leaves Wounds and Al Delmont Link
At 28 Mott Street Powers and Peasitori wounded in a late night shooting. Powers claims Peasitori fired first. police cite Powers as shooter. Mrs Powers hospitalised with chest injuries. Peasitori treated at home for neck and shoulder wounds and bailed on statutory charge. Delmont connection noted as father in law of the pugilist.
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Builder David Perkins Dies at 87 in Hyde Park
David Perkins, 87, Hyde Park builder and former Hyde Park Savings Bank vice president, died at his home 56 Harvard Avenue. Born December 19, 1827 in Hampton New Hampshire, he moved to Hyde Park in 1835 and lived in the same house 79 years. He built the Globe Theatre Washington Street Wellesley Town Hall and the Hunnewell mansion.
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Ward 10 Bull Moose to Meet
Ward 10 Progressive Club plans an open meeting at Metaphysical Hall Dorchester inviting all voters. Speakers include Senator Charles E. Burbank and Representatives Fred W. Cross Rudolph W. Currier and Alfred N. Fessenden with Bourke Cochran expected after a rally in Dorchester.
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New England Business Efficiency Exposition Opens
The first New England business efficiency exposition opens at Mechanics' Building today and runs daily from noon to 10 30 p m through April 8 except Sundays. The opening day highlight is the Eastern States typewriting championship with professional amateur and novice divisions on the grand hall stage starting at 5 p m. Top operators are drawing unusual interest.
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City to Wreck Avery Street Widening Plan
The city warns that if south side buildings on Avery Street are not torn down by next Tuesday the street commissioners will invite bids from wreckers and raze the structures. Owners were told to vacate by April 1, with active demolition starting yesterday as tenants moved out of stores and offices.
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