Magnates at Odds Over Standard Oil Dividend
New York Aug 22 It was learned at a board meeting last week that an animated dispute arose over whether to pass the quarterly dividend. Support favored deferral citing federal attitudes toward big corporations while others argued no deferment to avoid sending a negative signal. The clash included a noted split between William Rockefeller and H H Rogers on strategy against the administration.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Standard
William Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
Massachusetts Pupils Win Free Tech Scholarships
One hundred and forty three public school pupils statewide earned free scholarships to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. In the third senatorial district Abraham S S Cohen and Ernest G Genoud, Tech class of 1908, were named recipients. Cohen, son of Colman Cohen of 250 Chambers Street, is in his fourth Tech year after attending Phillips Grammar and English High. Genoud, son of T N Genoud of The Epicure, Hayward Place, is under 19 and in his fourth Tech year, having previously earned a scholarship last year and a second this year from the institute.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Abraham S.S. Cohen
Ernest G. Genoud
Tech
Abraham S. Cohen
Colman Cohen
Chambers Street
Phillips Grammar School
English High
Young Cohen
T. N. Genoud
The
Epicure
Hayward Place
Young Genoud
Comins Grammar School
Roxbury
Mechanic Arts High School
Coming Opera Season at the Castle Square
The Castle Square season opens with The Serenade on September 2 under Mr Masson who aims to present Boston with top operatic works from many composers. The Serenade stars music by Victor Herbert and libretto by Harry B Smith, famed from The Bostonians. Season plans include The Huguenots Mignon Lohengrin Lucia di Lammermoor Fra Diavolo The Beggar Student Aida and The Wizard of the Nile plus future additions to please Castle Square patrons. Sale of seats starts next Monday with subscription orders accepted as usual.
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Castle Square
Masson
Boston
Victor Herbert
Harry B. Smith
Aida
Tech
Kermit Roosevelt Leads Strenuous Life as Trooper
In Ottumwa Iowa on August 22 Kermit Roosevelt joins the Thirteenth United States Cavalry and will hike 760 miles from Fort Riley Kansas to Fort Sheridan Illinois sharing hardships with troops under his father’s command. He embraces the journey as a valuable vacation and eagerly anticipates the experience.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Ottumwa
Thirteent
United States Cavalry
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Sheridan
Sam
Kermit
Political Lights Notes on Trepidation at City Hall
Expert Richard T. Fox of Chicago awaited for release of a report likely by Saturday. Mayor Fitzgerald’s aides weighed candidates in Boston as Jim Donovan faced questions about a possible bid for sheriff, with Donovan seen as a strong favorite if he runs. Edward G. Richardson slated as a potential private secretary to the mayor, replacing Arthur Dolan. The finance commission and park department faced scrutiny over salaries and Marine Park decay. Bobby Ware may run if the deputy sealer position fails to materialize, while Baldwin and Curley eyed other races. Monahan campaigns in Charlestown, leveraging candy outreach as persistence draws support from district politicians.
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Richard T. Fox
Chicago
City Hall
John F. Moors
Citizens’ Committee
Fox
Jim Donovan
Sheriff Seavey
Sheriff
Donovan
Fitzgerald
Faye
Gallivan
Edward G. Richardson
Boston Transcript
Arthur Dolan
Richardson
Dolan
Finance Commission
Bobby” Ware
Peninsular
Baldwin
Logan
Curley
Wells and Drury Tie in Beachmont Episcopal Wedding
Frank A. Wells a Boston pianist weds Miss Bertha G Drury in St Pauls Beachmont. Ceremony by Rev Beal with maid of honor Alice Shoughton and best man Samuel L Drury. Flower girls Gladys Moir and Grace Graves. Reception at Drury home. couple to Maine trip then reside in Beachmont. Both musicians noted for skill in violin and piano.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Beachmont
Bertha G. Drury
Samuel Drury
Winthrop Avenue
Frank A. Wells
Boston
Francis JL. Beal
Alice Shoughton
Dorchester
Samuel Ll. Drury
Gladys Moir
Grace Graves
Maine
Wells
French Republican Club Attends Wonderland Outing
Governor Guild denounces political mudslinging at a Franco-American Republican Club gathering in Wonderland. Lieutenant-Governor Draper and Senator Lodge speak as club members vow to back Republican leaders. Officers elected include Monnette of Lawrence as president and Bousquet of Worcester as treasurer.
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Guild
Lodge
Republican Club
Wonderland
Massachusetts
Plete
Republican Party
United States
Panama Canal
Joseph Monnette
Lawrence
Charles E. Boivin
Fall River
J. H. Choquette
Adams
J. E. Grize
Gardner
John B. Dufault
Marlboro
W. L. Bousquet
Worcester
Bartlett Whitney clash lights tense convention scene
The piece captures a convention moment with slogans like we will not commence our campaign before the convention. Gov Guild appeals for French support citing favors to Frenchmen. Figures named include Hugo A. Dubuque Dr O G Duhamel Dr Matte P J Tetrault Joseph C Pelletier and Felix Gatineau. Senator Lodge defines his bossism while loyalty to Republicans Guild and Draper is praised. Lieutenant Governor reappears amid clubmen chatter.
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Guild
Massachusetts
Douglas
Hugo A. Dubuque
O. G. Duhamel
Forest Inquiry Board
Washington
Matte
North Adams
State Commission For
P. J. Tetrault
Holyoke
Peloquin
Felix P. Gatineau
Charities Board
Draper
Harvard
Whitney
Bartlett
Senator Lodge
Kaiser of
Nahant
Majestic
Henry Cabot Lodge
Fall River
Marlboro
Joseph C. Pelletier
Boston
Felix Gatineau
Southbridge
Joseph Monnette
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Abraham
Cohen
Chickering
William C. Masson
Castle Square Theatre
Kermit “Roosevelt
Coptrieht
Daca Quey New
Ytenand
U. S. Cavalry
Lovering
the Park Department
City Point
Marine Park
George Monahan
Charlestown
Monahan
of Beachmont
Revere
Governor Guild
Bostonia
Washington, Hanover and
Elm Streets
Washington Mills
Chester
Paris
Manhattan
Boylston ST
Arkhurst
Cluety, Peabody & CO
Maneas
Cluety
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