Elliott’s Decoration Question Sparks Boston Art Debate
The Boston Public Library ceiling by John Elliott prompts a legal question on whether the city’s 1898 art commission approved the work before installation. Trustees claim authority and point to prior commissions. critics note rushed process and nepotism claims. A private view drew new subscriptions as onlookers funded more of the art.
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John Elliott
Municipal Art Commission
Elliott
Boston
Abbey
Sargent, Smith and de Chavannes
Whistler
Bates Hall
Whistler Pictures
Grt
Elfott
Sargent
de Chavannes
Ellicott
Julia Ward Howe
Charles G. Loring
Richard Norton
Charles Eliot Norton
Harold Williams
Barrett Wendell
Marion Gray
Lucy Derby
Samuel R. Fuller
Williams
Post
Howes
Norton
Rome
Europe
Lott
Dinner of the Rose Croix at United States Hotel
The DeWitt Clinton Chapter Rose Croix N. & Councils met in the evening at the United States Hotel to celebrate the Feast of the Paschal Sam. Sixty members attended with Mr. Herbert D. Sterling as presiding officer.
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DeWitt Clinton
Rose Croix
United States
Herbert D. Sterling
Deacon Tracey Is Sentenced For Statutory Offense
Skowhegan Me April 4 Deacon Tracey of Smithfield with a history of eloping with girls was sentenced to one year in State prison after being convicted of a statutory offense involving an 11 year old girl. His previous offense led to a fine and his wife raised funds for release but the district attorney sought punishment this time. The case drew much local comment about the deacon and his prior escapade.
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Skowhegan
Tracey
Smithfield
City Auditor Dodge Reports Yearly Expenditures In 1900 Budget
City accounts show a 360 page fiscal report for the year starting February 1 1900. Major outlays include Fire Department 1 209 047 02 and Street Department 5 596 013 47 with paving 78 00 12. Other departments list Library 311 296 79 and Electric lighting charges 389 016 60. Budget notes mention dog killing by Henry J Schenck and overtime claims.
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James H. Dodge
Henry J. Schenck
Bath
Board of Aldermen
Wise Water Department
Wire Department
Recp
Ofe
Rising Sun Street Lighting Company
Poor Department
Teneetee
Common Council
Washington Credit Company Expands Showrooms
The Washington Credit Company at 603 Washington Street reports extensive alterations in their salesrooms and the addition of new departments. The ladies and gentlemen's suit sections are now entirely separated with a large stock of fine wearing apparel available at reasonable prices, cash or credit.
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Washington Credit Company
Washington Street
Harvard Law Club selects officers after Westminster dinner
Twenty one members of the English Six Law Club at Harvard Law School dined at the Westminster and chose F. W. Fosdick as permanent secretary. Rh A Bidwell served as acting treasurer and Dr E Morgan named chief office.
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English Six Law Club
Harvard Law School
the Westminster
F. W. Fosdick
Rh. A. Bidwell
Dr. E. Morgan
Ternina Scores a Hit in Tosca at Boston Theatre
Milka Ternina starred as Tosca in Puccini’s Tosca at the Boston Theatre before the largest audience of the season. The opera, first performed in Rome in 1900, blends Sardou’s story with a condensed three act structure and powerful orchestral writing that dominates most scenes. заболев
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Boston
Costanzi Theatre
Rome
Mme. Ternina
Covent Garden
London
New York
Sardou
Puccini
Angellotti
Mario
Sexton
Tosca
Scorpiia
Scorpila
Milka Ternina
House Dill
Sig. Cremonini
Sig. Scotti
Jean de Reszke
Mme
Nordica
Schumann-Heink
Mr. Dippel
Ed. de Reszke
Walter Damrosch
Julia Pesa's Clever Rule
A compact dramatic sketch follows Julia Pesa of Charlestown, 15, convicted of petty larceny. Scenes show her Wakefield Reformatory escape attempts, a burglary decoy call, and a police return to Charlestown, ending with Easter plans but unresolved homeward ties.
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State Board of Charity
Julia Pesa
Charlestown
Julia
Wakefield
Wakefield Reformatory
John
Police Chiefs Banquet Highlights Capital Trials Extradition Discussion
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police held a monthly meeting at Young's Hotel. The program covered trials in capital cases and extradition of offenders from other states and British provinces. Speakers included Superintendent Eldridge of Boston and Marshals Hart Salem Durgan and Cotty.*
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Massachusetts
Pine Tree State Club Dinner at Brunswick
The Pine Tree State Club held a formal dinner at Brunswick with about seventy five attendees. D C Heath presided as Solon Chage, Maine philosopher of humor, gave a humorous speech and a musical program entertained guests. Letters of regret were read from Senator Hale Senator Frye Congressman Littlefield Snyman the Boer envoy Sixto Lopez and Bishop Codman of Maine among others.
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Pine Tree State Club
Brunswick
D. C
Kappa Gamma Chi Dine at Harvard Annual Meeting
The Kappa Gamma Chi of Harvard held its annual meeting at Young’s with about sixty members. Foster served as toastmaster. Speakers included G H Reed, G W Jnckey, K W Dibble, L J Watson, and M W Randall. Officers elected: president S A Storer, vice president L W Riddle, treasurer E H H Peirie, secretary W Greenlaw, chorister P S Smith Bon, librarian RB T Mall.
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Kappa Gamma Chi
Harvard University
Young'see
Blooming plant giveaway at Mr Bernard M Wolf shop
A flowering potted plant is offered this week to customers who spend a dollar or more at Bernard M Wolf's establishment. The promotion aims to attract shoppers and showcase the shop’s greenery.
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Bernard M. Wolf
Quiet Prep Builds to Boston Horse Show Spotlight
In Lent the Boston horse show draws near with exhibitors priming mounts for ribbons blue dominates decor as drivers and grooms push best efforts. Horses are groomed rubbed down foot checks and blanket drying while feed plans are refined and entries for hunters and jumpers promise brisk cross country sport.
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Boston
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