Old Ironsides Battle Grows Over Preservation Stance
Historians librarians and public figures denounce Secretary Bonaparte's view that the frigate Constitution should not be preserved and be used as a target. Prominent defenders including President Eliot Harvard Professor Hart Higginson State Librarian Tillinghast and ex-Mayor Boston rally to Save Old Ironsides.
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Bonaparte
North Atlantic
Eliot
Harvard University
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Local Officials Dispute Murder Plot Against Fitzgerald Nominee
District Attorney Moran declares the so called murder plot against Martin M. Lomasney unfounded and a scheme to hurt John F. Fitzgerald politically and Joseph A. Dennison professionally. George Cherry accuses Bromberg’s opponents of sensational charges while Bromberg denies them. Congressman McNary repeats prior charges against Fitzgerald and offers support only if the party endorses him.
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John B. Moran
Martin M. Lomasney
John F. Fitzgerald
Joseph A. Dennison
Good Government Association
Alderman Bromberg
George Cherry
Roxbury
Bromberg
William S. McNary
Fitzgerald
Democratic Party
Lomasney
William J. Miller
The
Ward & Leader
Moran
Mr. Lomasney
Preservation of the Constitution as a national monument
Harvard historian Hart argues the Constitution must be saved as a unique American ship of war and a crucial memorial. Higginson and State Librarian Tillinghast join, opposing destroying or using the vessel as a target and urging rebuilding and public display.
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Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
United States
Navy Department
Steamer Lunenburg Sinks Off Amherst Harbor Tragedy
Eleven lives lost when the steamer Lunenburg struck rocks off Amherst Harbor near Magdalen Islands in a snow squall. Fifteen aboard at start, Captain Pride survived after clinging to a small boat. others perished as waves swamped the craft. Authorities report coordinated wrecks along the maritime coast amid a week of storms and overdue vessels.
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N. S
Lunenburg
Amherst Tlarbor
Magdalen Islands
R. J. Leslie
M. P
Pride
Captain Pride
Hr. Meerford
R. M. McDonald
J. Jose
B. Ham
J. McConnell
Kk. V. Doucette
Delphine Vigneault
Samuel Vigneault
Joseph Bourgeoes
McConnell
Pictou
Amherst Harbor
Moran Denies Lomasney Murder Plot in Letter
District Attorney John B. Moran issued a verdict dismissing the Lomasney murder plot claim as baseless after a thorough review. He asserts the plot was a political and professional scheme aimed at harming John F. Fitzgerald and Joseph A. Dennison.
Voters Select Five From Seven For Executive Committee
The Citizens' Union endorses a slate of seven candidates for five seats on the Executive Committee. Primary figures include Henry S. Pritchett as Chairman and James J. Phelan as Vice-Chairman with A C Ratshesky and others. The slate features Roswell S. Barrows Herbert S. Carruth Katherine E. Conway Josiah S. Dean Frank E. DIMITK Richrd C. Humphreys David A. Ellis and Paul H. Kendricken.
Mayoral Contests Shift Across 18 Massachusetts Cities
Yesterday's elections across 18 cities produced sweeping changes. Taunton elected a bootblack Republican candidate. Haverhill saw Socialist losses while Brockton favored them. New Bedford swept the city under Thomas Thompson with a full Aldermen slate. Fitchburg moved to no license. Marlboro narrowly backed Republicans by 54 votes. Lawrence chose a Democratic mayor as 11,100 of 12,000 voters participated. Mayor-Elect Vracy of Taunton, a bootblack-turned-politician, rose from foot traveler to city solicitor amid a life of varied work.
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Haverhill
Brockton
New Bedford
People’s Party
Thomas Thompson
Fitchburg
Marlboro
Lawrence
Vracy
Taunton
Fall River
Fire Patrolman Detained as Firebug in Sudbury Building
A firebug set a torch in the Sudbury building basement at 79 Sudbury Street amid paints and oils. Patrolman Elliot W. Jenne of the Holmes Electric Protective Co. was detained after a lengthy chase, captured by Patrolman John Murphy of the Joy Street station.
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Sudbury Building
Sudbury Street
Joy Street
Sta
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Elliot W. Jenne
Holmes Electric Protective Co
Jenne
John Murphy
Boston Warmer Outlook With Clearing Skies
Weather forecast for Boston and nearby areas calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures rise gradually with light southwest to west winds.
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Boston
Washington's Forecast New England
Weather bulletin reports fair conditions for New England with warming trend to middle week. Wednesday and Thursday look fair with light to fresh south to southeast winds.
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New England
Harvard and Boston teams in sports and politics mix
Boston cyclists fear a strong Boston team as a major race looms while all 12 league clubs are tied. Harvard announces fifty men out for an ice hockey squad and four bowling records fall. Harvard football leaders debate elections as president seeks to save the sport. Columbia students press to continue football.
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Reid
Ralph Glaze
Boston Americans
Harvard
Foster
Squires
Columbia
Townsend
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