Fire rescue on town finances sparks hero moment
Senator Joe, Democratic Senate leader, saves Alec Holmes Republican House leader from a sudden blaze during a legislative session. Holmes carried potash tablets and matches. Joe uses an overcoat to smother the flame. Holmes to receive a new coat. Lomasney to receive a hero medal.
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Joe
Lomasney
Legislative Committee On Town and City Finance
Alec
Senate
House
Holmes
Commonwealth
Mr. Holmes
Mr. Lomasney
House Leaders Plan Recess From Dec 21
Washington dispatch reports House leaders plan a Christmas and New Year recess from Saturday December 21 to Friday January 3 with Senate sentiment unclear. Some Senators wish to stay in session through the holidays to expedite the Archbald impeachment trial.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Harrison's Wholesale Overcoats Advertises Stock
Harrison's Wholesale lists coats at 30.00 and 14.50. The ad promotes smooth kerseys and meltons with silk lined sleeves, Chesterfield cut, and long convertible collars in cheviots and chinchillas. S. H. Harrison Co., 662-672 Washington Street.
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Harrison
Chesterfields
Cheviots
Chinchillas
S. H. Harrison Co
Washington Street
Plunkett Man Talks to Foss in Albany Visit
James R. Magenis, a leading Plunkett supporter, met Governor Foss at the State House to discuss the Plunkett candidacy for U S Senator. Foss said the meeting was not political, but both sides suggested possible cross party support for Plunkett from Democrats, Progressives and independent Republicans. Congressman McCall departed for Washington.
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Plunkett
James R. Magenis
Foss
William B. Plunkett
North Adams
United States
Magenis
McCall
Washington
First Certificates Of Electoral Votes Sent to House
Secretary Knox sent to the House the first certificates of the electoral votes from Vermont New Hampshire Delaware Maryland Virginia Georgia and Oklahoma for the President and Vice President in the Nov 5 election. They were filed with the committee on election of President and Vice President.
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Washington
Knox
Vermont
New Hampshire
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Georgia
Oklahoma
Cornelius named Senate sergeant at arms to succeed Ransdell
E L Cornelius, assistant sergeant at arms of the Senate, was appointed sergeant at arms to succeed the late Colonel Daniel M Ransdell of Indianapolis. The decision was announced in Washington on December 10.
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Washington
E. L. Cornelius
Senate
Daniel M. Ransdell
Indianapolis
Sickles Falls Back on Funds Accounting
Albany December 10 The state comptroller William Lohmer failed to obtain an accounting from General Daniel Sickles US Army retired as chairman of the New York Monuments Commission for funds paid by the state. The unaccounted amount cited is 29246.44 dollars and the matter is now with Attorney General Carmody.
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Albany
N. Y
William Lohmer
Daniel FE. Sickles
New York Monuments Commission
Carmody
Governing body of Gettysburg battlefield monuments fund in dispute
New York state officials report a $29,246.44 shortage in funds held by General Daniel Sickles and the Gettysburg and Chattanooga Battlefield Monuments Commission. Efforts to obtain an accounting date to 1910, with demands for restoration of lost money. Governor Dix notes possible resignations but expects resolution and shared responsibility among commission members.
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Sickles
Comptroller
Carmody
Fifth Avenue
Ninth Street
Lohmer
Commission
New York City
Dix
Man Freed After 30 Days Idle, Beer and Bravado Out
In Chicago on December 10 Judge Newcomer ended Joseph Girsch's 30 day idle sentence. The court praised his repentance and allowed him to resume work. The sentence followed a complaint by his wife that his earnings funded drinking and led to irritability and abuse, ending a month of enforced layoff.
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Chicago
Joseph Girsch
Newcomer
Girsch
Barge Owners Libel Steamer for 25000 Damages
The Susquehanna Coal Company of Philadelphia seeks 25000 in damages from the Belfast after a Jan 13 collision with the steamer. The libel claims the Belfast sailed at high speed with no proper lookout and an incompetent wheelman.
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Belfast
Eastern Steamship Company
Wayne
Susquehanna Coal Company of
Philadelphia
United States District Court
Harrison Co. offers overcoats at cut prices
Greatest values advertised on rugged Shetland Scotches blanket backs Regians ulsters Chesterfields and other coats. $18.00 overcoats and $9.75 items feature Harrison Co. at 662 672 Washington Street.
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H Harrison Co
Washington Street
Mike Flannery's Sunday Post Feature Praised
The Sunday Post highlights Mike Flannery as a major New England journalism figure with praise for his upcoming article next Sunday. The piece lauds his skill and anticipates an unusually strong read from Flannery.
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Mike Flannery
The
Sunday Post
New England
New Motor Ladder Truck Tested in Dorchester
Fire Commissioner Cole and Superintendent Byington tested the department’s new $5750 motor ladder truck at Chemical 11 yesterday. The truck, the only motor ladder in use, impressed officials and will be assigned to Ladder 29 on Callender Street Dorchester once equipped. Three more motor fire apparatus were ordered, with two due within a week.
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Cole
Byington
Chemical 11
Truc
Ladder 29
Callender Street
Dorchester
Princeton Elects Her Captain Today
Princeton New Jersey December 10 Princeton's football team will vote today for next season's captain. The choice pits Hobey Baker, hockey captain, against George Phillips, both juniors. The election was to include a team photo, but was postponed due to illness of substitute quarterback Thornton Emmons at his home.
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Princeton
N. J
Thornton Emmons
Hobey Baker
George Phillips
Ideas for Xmas Gifts Featured on Home Page
The homes page of next Sunday's Post highlights special Xmas gifts for women and girls including card case design ideas and unique present concepts. The feature showcases practical yet stylish options intended to inspire readers planning holiday shopping.
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Next Sunday
Nervous Troubles Kill Ambition Tona Vita Ad
An advertisement claims nervous exhaustion drains ambition and mood. It promotes Tona Vita as the reliable tonic and nerve food that rebuilds health and happiness, promising renewed energy and changed outlook in a few weeks. Sold by all druggists.
Toy Item Price Ranges and List of Goods
A garbled catalog style listing shows price ranges from 4.00 to 7.50 and various cent to dollar amounts for items. It mentions toys such as Toy Pianos Tricycles Teddy Bears Celluloid Rat Magic Lante Steam Engine Air Rifles and Rocking Ho, suggesting a sale or ad page with diverse toy and hobby goods.
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Magic Lante Steam Engine
Air Rifles
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Lewis R. Stegman
Clinton Beckwith
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Thomas W. Bradley
Charles A. Richardson
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Baileys Rubber
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Mary
Christ
Ryan & Duffee
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Mass
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Liblen
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Great Cash House
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Norfolk
Edison
Wednes Tee
Sue
Hood’s
American Dairy Cheese & Do
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