Harvard Suspends Classes for Parker Funeral Tribute
Harvard University suspends all college classes from 2 30 to 3 30 this afternoon to honor the memory of Professor Charles Pomeroy Parker a 33 year faculty member and former chairman of the committee on electives. President Lowell and Dr Charles W Eliot will serve as honorary pallbearers at St Johns Memorial Chapel.
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Charles Pomeroy Parker
Harvard
St. John’s Memorial Chapel
Parker
Lowell
Charles W. Eliot
Railroad Legislation Haste Pledged by House Leaders
Speaker Clark and Representative Kitchin told President Wilson at a White House conference that they would push railroad legislation through during the short upcoming session of Congress. The pledge comes as the session opens tomorrow to address rapid transit and railway issues.
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Washington
Clark
Representative Kitchin
House
Wilson
White House
Congress
President Hears House Leaders On Legislative Agenda
President Wilson met with House leaders to secure cooperation on expediting measures including the Adamson law supplement and railroad legislation before March 4. They planned to cut recess to speed appropriation bills, with focus also on the Webb bill, corrupt practices, and conservation issues.
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Clark
Congress
Wilson
Washington
Marshall
War Woman's Opportunity War Woman's Opportunity
Mme Slavko Grouitch wife of Serbia's foreign minister returned to Boston to appeal for Serbian relief and praised women's role in war. She argued women prove devoted organizers and will balance public duty with home life, while noting Americans may endure hardship for relief work though not without breakfast.
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Mme
Slavko Grouitch
Boston
Alexander Sedgwick
Chestnut Street
Friend of Guv Banks Dies in Waltham at 87
John Haines longtime textile worker and friend of General Nathaniel Banks died at his home 51 Pine Street Waltham aged 87 after months of illness. Born in Hill New Hampshire he moved to Waltham and joined Poston Manufacturing as an rand boy later rising to notable positions in the mill. He served as Waltham fire chief for two years and was a longtime hospital trustee.
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Nathaniel P. Banks
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Waltham
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Haines
Fire Department
Waltham Hospital
Harvard Deutscher Verein Stages The Hypochondriac Comedy
The Harvard Deutscher Verein presents its annual play The Hypochondriac a four act comedy by Gustav von Moser showcasing local actors and a student production vibe with emphasis on humor and theatrical tradition.
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Harvard Verein
Harvard Deutscher Verein
Gustav von Moser
Students and cast listed for Dec Jordan Hall event
The performance in Jordan Hall on Friday evening features cast members Miss Erica Barth Miss Elsa Warnke Miss Elsie Walkop Mrs. Lina Shattuck Miss Lina W Berle Miss Gabriele Wait and students including Godfrey Priester president of the Deutscher Verein Dr F S Cawley C G Cook CG A Rome W J Margrave R P Berle C Schrader W Silz L Pieper J S Lauer and J L Mosle among others.
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Erica Barth
Elsa Warnke
Elsie Walkop
Lina Shattuck
Lina W. Berle
Gabriele Wait
Godfrey Priester
The
Deutscher Verein
F. S. Cawley
C. G. Cook
CG. A. Rome
W. J. Margrave
R. P. Berle
C. Schrader
W. Silz
L. Pieper
J. S. Lauer
J. L. Mosle
St Thomas Episcopal Church Marks 50th Anniversary
Across Somerville, former parishioners attended a morning service to begin the 50th anniversary of St Thomas Episcopal Church. The Rev. Percy Barnes led the sermon with assist from the Revs Gring and Smith of Cambridge. A special musical program spoke to the value of anniversaries during evening ceremonies.
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St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Somerville
Percy Barnes
Gring
Smith
Cambridge
November Animal Hospital Operations Report at Angell Memorial
A total of 117 operations on animals were performed at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Longwood Avenue during November. In the hospital there were 247 animal admissions: 125 dogs, 38 cats, 67 horses, and two birds. In the dispensary 3846 cases were seen: 218 dogs, 85 cats, 11 horses, and two unclassified.
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Croker Returns to New York After Liverpool Voyage
Richard Croker former Tammany Hall leader arrived in New York aboard the St Louis from Liverpool with Mrs Croker. He plans to stay two to three years in America before wintering in Palm Beach Florida. He criticizes Ireland noting high living costs and unresolved home rule.
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Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Croker
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Liverpool
Crocker
America
Palm Beach
Fla
Mr. Croker
Fire Probe Into Fifth Stable Blaze In Somerville
Investigation opens today into the cause of a barn fire on Water Street Somerville that burned five horses. The blaze, the third in the stable, was checked before causing major damage.
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Water Street
Somerville
Christmas Gifts Work Wonders for Active Youth
A promotional note highlights Christmas gifts that spark joy after winter trips. It praises snowshoes skis tob organ slides and skating fields to boost enthusiasm and suggests Mackinaw Coats for Boys and a range of athletic gear from 0.80 to 10.00 for youth sport needs.
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Read Sporting Goods
Catholic Church Notes Observances and Lectures Across Lowell Boston Area
The centenary of the Order of Oblates of Mary Immaculate was marked in four Lowell churches. David Goldstein speaks on socialism at St. Patrick's Hall next Wednesday. Rev. T Gavan Duffy lectures on India at Boston College Hall December 12. A Christmas sale unfolds in Fitton Hall East Boston hosted by the Young Ladies Sodality. Boston College clubs form in Lawrence Lowell Somerville with more planned in Roxbury and Dorchester. Dr C B Pallen of New York lectures at St. Alphonsus Roxbury on Up Against the Real Thing.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church of St. John the Baptist
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church of the Sacred Heart
Lowell
Holy Name Society of
T. Gavan Duffy
India
Boston College Hall
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Fitton Hall
Boston
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Boston College
Lawrence
Somerville
Roxbury
Dorchester
South Boston
Cc. B. Pallen
New York
The
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Alphonsus Theatre
Smith Street
Dr. Pallen
Turkey Whist Party Set By Charlestown Union
The Women’s Catholic Union of Charlestown will host its annual Turkey whist party at the Union hall on Bunker Hill street Charlestown next Wednesday night December 6.
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Women's Catholic Union of
Charlestown
Union Hall
Bunker Hill Street
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