Trowbridge to Quit Harvard
Professor John Trowbridge resigns from Harvard where he has served as Rumford professor of applied science since 1888. He will step down September 1. Born in Boston in 1843, he studied at Boston Latin School and Lawrence Scientific School, earning the SD degree in 1878. He leads the Jefferson Physical Laboratory and is active in scientific societies and electrical research literature.
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John Trowbridge
Rumford
Harvard
Trowbridge
Boston
Boston Latin School
Lawrence Scientific School
Jefferson Physical Laboratory
Tragedy as man struck by train at Brattleboro line
In Putney Vermont Charles Webber aged 33 paused to speak to a friend and then attempted to jump onto the trailing car of the Boston and Maine Brattleboro express. He fell under the wheels and died at the scene.
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Putney
Boston & Maine
Brattleboro Express
Charles Webber
Courageous Girl Rescues Crippled Child From Runaway Team
Louise Maguire, 19, pulling Marion Ross from a speeding runaway team on Beacon Street yesterday morning, narrowly escaped harm herself. The crowd praised her presence of mind and are seeking a Carnegie medal for the act. Ross was revived and returned home.
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Louise Maguire
Beacon Street
Miss Maguire
Marion Ross
Chambers Street
Joy Street
Revere Street
Beacon
Ross
Suffragist Leader Faces $2000 Suit Over Assault Claim
Eva Hoffman a Ward 8 suffragist and strike participant is named defendant in a $2000 action filed by Isaac Lamet. Lamet alleges Hoffman on Leverett street accused him of theft and struck him, causing injuries after a May incident. The case appeals a Municipal Court verdict awarding $35 plus $13.46 costs.
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Eva Hoffman
Ward 8
Isaac Lamet
Leverett Street
Lamet
TIZ For Tender Feet Foot Bath Remedy Ad
This foot bath remedy claims superiority to powder plaster or salve and promises to cure corns callouses bunions frostbites chilblains ingrowing nails tired aching swollen nervous sweaty feet. It helps wear smaller shoes by keeping feet in perfect condition. Available from Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago IL or at druggists 25 cents per box.
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All Drugeista
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Local Fine Issued Over Studio Allegation
A reader recounts an incident within the same house as Mrs. Hoffman's studio where Mrs. Hoffman was fined ten dollars for the matter.
Turned Hose on Teacher's Bed in Brockton Prank
Arthur E. Mc Dougall, 12, pulled a hose into his sleeping teacher's window at Prospect School. Water flooded the room until cries alerted neighbors. Police detained him briefly but released him with no law punishing such a stunt.
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Brockton
Arthur E. McDougall
McDougall
Prospect School
Boston Tax Rate Delayed by Council Protest
City tax rate for 1910 was again held up after Councillor Matthew Hale protested a private special meeting. Mayor Fitzgerald had called the meeting, and another may be needed today to act on the appropriations. A lower rate around 16.30 per thousand could result from the protest, down from 16.40.
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Matthew Hale
Fitzgerald
Boston
City Council Protest Sparks Tax Rate Dispute
Councillor Hale protests a $16.30 rate after assessors finish figures and declare them. He argues lawful notice for a special meeting was not provided by written means, while Mayor contemplates another meeting as Corporation Counsel reviews “suitable” notice.
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Ward 11
Hale
City Hall
Rockefeller Served With Court summons at Forest Hill
John D. Rockefeller was personally served with a summons in an action for 550000 damages against him and Standard Oil in Findlay Ohio. Deputy Halloran delivered the papers at Forest Hill Rockefeller home as he greeted the officer on the front porch and offered a walk through grounds. The suit claims the Standard Oil monopoly caused losses to the complainants.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Findlay
Thomas B. Kelly
Halloran
Forest Hill
Rockefeller
Pat Lynch
Mr. Rockefeller
Ballinger denies resignation talks in Crane conference
Secretary Ballinger, en route to Seattle, states that reports of a Crane conference about his resignation are unfounded. He says the meeting did not concern him or any matter affecting him. The note closes with a courteous, respectful sign-off.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Ballinger
Seattle
Crane
LaVers Clearance Sale Continues Strong Midsummer Reductions
The A. L. LaVers Co. at 190 192 Boylston street and 32 34 Park square extends its midsummer clearance, offering full summer stock at less than half price. Highlights include three piece French linen suits, tailored linen suits, and mid season hats at significant reductions.
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A. L. LaVers Co
Boylston Street
Park Square
Curley Seeks Parkman Estate as Boston Mayor’s Residence
Councillor James M. Curley proposes furnishing and maintaining an executive municipal residence for Boston’s mayor in the Parkman estate on Beacon Street. He believes the idea may gain the mayor’s approval though his modest nature would shield public endorsement.
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Parkman
Beacon Street
Curley
Boston
James M. Curley
Boston considers Parkman estate the mayoral official residence
Ward 17 leader introduces a resolution to establish 33 Beacon Street Parkman estate as the official mayoral residence. He argues the move would dignify the office, place the mayor near city duties, and memorialize George F. Parkman. He emphasizes no influence from the mayor’s office in his actions.
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Albany
District of Columbia
Boston
Parkman
Beacon Street
George F. Parkman
Postal cuts the deficit reduces postal costs
Washington Aus 4 Postmaster General Hitchcock hailed a fiscal year saving of 11 573 000 in the postal department auditor report The 12 month deficit ended June 30 totaled 5 970 000 compared with 17 480 000 the previous year The savings averaged nearly 1 000 000 a month a record The Postmaster General aims to further cut costs next year to eliminate the annual deficit and reach self support.
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Washington
Aus
Hitchcock
Europe
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