Boston Plans Dorchester Subway Route And City Projects
The City Council approved plans for a Dorchester rapid transit extension from Andrews Square to Codman Square, with Transit Commission work to begin immediately. It budgeted 3,000 dollars for planning, 500,000 for new streets, 5,000 for engineering plans for a new City Hall annex, and urged 60,000 more for a high pressure water system after already allocating 150,000.
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Boston
Dorchester
Mayor and Transit Commission
Collins
Andrews Square
Codman Square
Transit Commission
Ralph Comfort
New York
Boston Council Debates Tax Claims and City Names
Councillor Smith accuses the mayor of disloyal speech about Bostonians as tax dodgers and cites seven property sales above assessed values. Council refers matters to its executive committee. mayor proposes $5000 for Roslindale plans and Park Fund $8400 to Zoo extension. street lighting questions answered by Commissioner Rourke. name changes vote honors Alva Kittredge and Governor Eustis. Boggs awarded $617.82 for 1908 ladder accident injuries.
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Smith
Philadelphia
Somerset Street
Fenway
Huntington Avenue
Mariover Street
Hirkce
the Canterbury
Council
Roslindale
South End
Parkman
Park Commission
Zoo
Franklin Park
Yellowstone Park
Fitzgerald
Rourke
Lewis Park
Roxbury
Jewis
Ladder Company 4
Rostron Visits Senate For Floor Privilege Debate
Captain Arthur Rostron, rescuer of over 70 Titanic survivors, visited the U S Senate escorted by Senator William Alden Smith. Officials debated whether a British private citizen may enter the Senate chamber, while the House had already granted him the privilege with a congressional thanks and medal.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Senate
Arthur H. Rostron
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Senator Smith
House
Captain Rostron
Adamson’s Cough Balm Ad: One Bottle Cures Cold
Advertisement claims a single bottle of Adamson's Cough Balm cures almost any cold, presenting a bold health guarantee. The copy emphasizes universal effectiveness and quick relief.
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Adamson
50 Ton Gun Explodes During Firing at Sandy Hook
New York December 9 A 14 inch calibre 50 ton gun built by the United States exploded at the Sandy Hook proving grounds during a full pressure round. The blast sent gun fragments in all directions after a 340 pound charge of smokeless powder was discharged. Lieutenant-Colonel Edwin B Babin reported the burst occurred on the first full pressure round with around 15 percent over the standard service pressure. Ordnance officers cite defective material as a cause and note such guns were proposed for Panama Canal fortifications and are durable for up to 250 shots compared with earlier models about 70.
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New York
United States
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Edwin B. Babin
War Department
Panama Canal
Ordnance Officer Survives Explosive Test Amid Debris
An explosive test hurled a two ton breechblock a quarter mile and shattered the muzzle and carriage. Ordnance Officer Michael Brennan, standing on the carriage, was not struck while the structure collapsed. Brennan was thrown several yards with no serious injuries. Other officers and crew survived behind a bomb proof.
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Michael Brennan
Brennan
State Pier Job Awarded to Converse Company
H. P. Converse & Co of Boston yesterday were awarded the contract for the Commonwealth pier buildings by the Port Directors. The Converse bid was 1,017,258.70 dollars. The Barrows-Stewart Company, which had the lowest bid, withdrew its bid several days ago.
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H. P. Converse & Co
Boston
Commonwealth Pier
Converse Company
Barrows-Stewart Company
Plans for Sunday 2 30 service at St Pauls Cathedral
Plans discussed at the Episcopalian Club of Massachusetts dinner call for 2 30 Sunday services for night workers in Boston to be held at St Pauls Cathedral. Very Rev Edmund S Rousmaniere urged regular worship hours and suggested social service services biweekly with a half hour of silent worship. Bishops and deacons praised Boston Cathedral and urged language outreach and leadership.
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Boston
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Edmund S. Rousmaniere
Episcopalian Club of Massachusetts
Hotel Vendome
Dean Rousmaniere
New York
Washington Street
Philip S. Parker
Bishop Lawrence
Benjamin Franklin Fund
Samuel G. Babcock
United States
Frank du Moulin
Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
George C. F. Brathenahl
SS. Peter and Paul
Washington, D. C
Washington
Falls Dying in Temple
The Rev. Herbert L. Gale of Medford collapsed from apoplexy in Tremont Temple corridor yesterday noon and died three hours later at the Relief Hospital. He had just left a Baptist ministers meeting and was en route to the janitor’s office when he staggered and fell. Gale, 52, had served as an evangelist since 1892.
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Herbert L. Gale
Medford
Tremont Temple
Relief Hospital
La Boheme at Opera House in Boston
Last night the Boston Opera House presented La Boheme to a large audience that applauded with evident warmth. Mimi by Miss Béri drew admiration for charm and skill though her vocal range was limited, while Musetta by Miss Dereyne impressed with charm and esprit. the ensemble and orchestra under Mr Moranzoni contributed a lively, graceful performance.
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Boston Opera House
Mimi
Béri
Miss Dereyne
Moranzoni
Easy Way to Cure Cold in the Head and Nasal Catarrh
An old newspaper promo extols Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief by applying the antiseptic balm to the irritated membranes, stops discharge, and strengthens recollection. It advises purchasing a 50 cent bottle from a druggist.
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Ely
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