Cantabrigia Club Leaders Foster Astronomy Study
Miss Helen A. Wright presides over the Cantabrigia Club in Cambridge, a leading Massachusetts women’s group. The club recently added a permanent astronomy class led by Miss Henrietta Leavitt, with about 50 members meeting Mondays. Harvard Observatory visits and a talk by astronomer William P. Fleming enhanced the project, including views of photos to be sent to St. Louis. Wright is a well known club figure beyond Massachusetts.
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Helen A. Wright
Cambridge
Henrietta Leavitt
Harvard University
William P. Fleming
Wright
Massachusetts
Columbia Yacht Club Leap Year Party Tonight
The Columbia Yacht Club in South Boston will host a leap year party this evening at its clubhouse. The house committee has prepared extensive plans to ensure the event is memorable.
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Columbia Yacht Club
South Boston
House
Gas Hearing Concluded in Prolonged Massachusetts Case
Attorney Sherman L. Whipple finished his argument for the plaintiff in the gas case at 12 45 yesterday. Judge Barker closed the hearing and said he did not know when the case would be heard again. The matter is one of the longest and most important in Massachusetts due to the amount involved and serious questions at stake. The judge’s questions about hundreds of exhibits and the court report indicate a careful, detailed review before a ruling.
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Sherman L. Whipple
Semicolon liquor law faces withdrawal in Legislature
A legislative committee reported leave to withdraw about six bills aimed at repealing the 11 o'clock liquor law. Lawmakers decided not to amend the rule after last week’s House vote 109 to 104 to keep the issue from going to the people.
On the Links Having Fun with the Professor
Mrs Bernice F Poore recalls a Boston hotel dinner where a friend shares a Westward departure spurred by a woman in peril. The man vows to reunite with his wife, who remains married to another, as they plot a new life despite moral risk.
Interview with Lajoie Highlights Comeback and Fame
The Cleveland second baseman and captain Napoleon Lajoie recounts his rise to stardom and a severe illness in 1902. He credits Father John’s Medicine for rebuilding his strength during recovery and says he carries a bottle with him to stay well with his team.
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Napoleon Lajoie
Clevelands
Lajoie
Father John
Sweet Kisses in Millions in Court Letters Read
Olga Landsdorff sues Franklin M. Olds for 25000 damages for breach of promise of marriage. Read aloud letters from Olga to Olds describe millions of kisses and plans to marry, with dates and hopes of reunion in New York and Europe.
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New York
Olga Landsdorff
Franklin M. Olds
Newark
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
Olga
Sensation in merger case in St Paul court
In St Paul on April 13 the circuit court will rule on whether E H Harriman and Winslow Pierce as trustees for the Oregon Short Line may file a petition in the government suit against the Northern Securities Company. Guthrie argued the company enlarged holdings of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern to retain control. Elihu Root denied this claim.
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Securities Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Elihu Root
Fight for Girl in Arlington Ends Quickly in Bare Knuckle Clash
A half minute prize fight in Arlington Tuesday night drew two West Somerville suitors and a local club backer. Police pursued as the crowd moved to Arlington, but officers could not follow into the golf house area. One bout participant quit after a single hard slap.
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Arlington
West Somerville
Davis Square
Somerville
Foss Accepts Benton Offer at American House Meeting
Eugene N. Foss agrees to share headquar ters with Colonel E. C. Benton at the American House tonight before the State convention. Governor Crane and ex-Governor Long approve the Australian ballot proposal. A lively convention fight is expected with leading Republicans meeting at 7 o'clock, including Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.
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Eugene N. Foss
E. C. Benton
American House
Mr. Foss
Crane
Long
Henry Cabot Lodge
Democratic Leaders and Workers Attend Jefferson Club Dance
Democratic leaders and workers of Ward 24 Dorchester gathered at Bloomfield Hall for the annual Jefferson Club dance and concert. Michael J. Mahoney served as floor marshal with William E. Bell assisting. John P. Riley directed the floor, aided by John J. Lyons and a lengthy list of volunteers including Joseph T. Walsh Maurice J. O Brien Edward J. McGovern John H. Murphy and others.
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Jefferson Club
Ward
Dorchester
Bloomfield Hall
Michael J. Mahoney
William E. Bell
John P. Riley
John J. Lyons
Joseph T. Walsh
Maurice
Vincent Club presents Tomboy operetta for hospital benefit
The Vincent Club stages The Tomboy, a two act operetta with book and lyrics by Constance Tippett and most music by Tippett, plus three numbers by Susan B. Howe. Performances occur in Copley Hall on April 26 27 and 28 for Vincent Memorial Hospital fundraiser.
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Vincent Club
Vincent Memorial Hospital
Copley Hall
Tomboy
Constance Tippett
Susan B. Howe
Silent Odorless Remedy for Drunkenness Promises Cure
An advertisement touts a new odorless tasteless remedy placed in coffee or food that allegedly cures drink addiction without the drinker knowing. It claims dramatic results even against the drinker’s will and cites Mrs. Samuel Boyd as a user. Readers are urged to write Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati for a free trial package.
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Samuel Boyd
J. W. Haines
Glenn Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Notable 19th Century Figures Across Railways and Politics
The report highlights George Gould and engineer Hadlock achieving a 4500 mile rail run at 60 mph with one engine. It notes Sir Montagu Gerard's Russian affairs expertise, ex-Denver officer Carpenter's dismissal and hardship, Missouri’s Mr Rucker's sharp insult to protectionism, Georg Brandes's autobiography, John D. Strassburg's 61 years in the Louisville post office, and a Maryland lawyer and farmer-politician who served as State Senator and port official under Cleveland.
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George Gould
E. J. Hadlock
el Paso
Texarkana
Mr. Gould
Kid’’ Hadlock
Texas & Pacific
John D. Strassburg
Louisville
Maryland
Howard County
St. Timothy’s Hall
Catonsville
Baltimore
Cleveland
Captain Hans Doxrud Decorated by King of Sweden
Captain Hans Doxrud of the Red Star steamer Kroonland was decorated with the Order of St Olaf by command of the King of Sweden and Norway. Consul-General Chr Ravn notified him of the honor. Doxrud has served 86 years at sea and saved 368 lives. President McKinley previously presented him a gold watch for his heroism.
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New York
Hans D. Doxrud
Red Star
Farmers Protest Boston Milk Prices In Spencer
Spencer farmers plan to withhold milk shipments to Boston in protest of the summer price list. Union members reject 86 percent of last year's price and demand a higher rate, with some stopping deliveries after April 15 unless the price is changed.
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Spencer
Spencer Branch
New England Milk Producers’ Union
Boston
Spencer Union
South Spencer
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