Funeral of Mabel Webb in Malden amid services dispute
The funeral for Mabel Webb was held at her father's home in Malden with a Christian Science clergyman delayed by family objections. Rev H Rankin attended instead, as Dr McClearn denied criminal conduct and an autopsy was urged but not ordered. Death was recorded as membranous croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mabel Webb
Hastern Avenue
Forestdale
Mann
First Church of Christian Science
Boston
Christian Science
H. P. Rankin
Faulkner Methodist Church
McClearn
Mabel
Durell
Somerville
Cap and gown adopts new Boston University tradition
The Boston University class favors a new cap and gown with tassel in college colors, white tassel and red button, a long black gown with a smooth yoke and pleated body, two point back yoke, and no button loop. It is the third year of use after close vote and debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Vesper Gallery Closure At Harvard After Vesper Services
Harvard girls are barred from Memorial Halls galleries on Thursday afternoons after vesper services following a disciplinary decision by Dining Association directors. An aggravated response from students prompted the move to close the galleries, with blame directed at those who eat in the hall for selecting the student directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Memorial Halls
Women Club House Plans Take Form In Boston
Delegates from almost twenty clubs gathered at Mrs. Cole’s home to frame a women’s club house project. The association proposes a 15-member board, bond authority, and a January annual meeting with quarterly gatherings. Estimated cost about half a million dollars with $50 shares. Next meeting December 18 at 10:30 a.m. at 276 Commonwealth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin E. Cole
Commonwealth Avenue
N. W. Ladd
Bostonia
BE. M. H. Merrill
Cantabrigia Club
Cora Benneson
College Club
Maschusetts
New England Woman's Club
New England Woman’s Press Association
Castillan Club
Abbot Academy
Cantabrigia
New England Wheaton Seminary
Browning Society
the Bostonia
Daughters of Vermont
Daughters of the American Revolution
State Federation of Massachusetts
Moral Education Society
Charity Club
Amerian
Ladies’ Aid Association
Women In Council
Unity Art Club
B. B. Cole
Market prices for Congo Oak items vary by dealer
An ad notes a Congo Oak stick with Sterling Silver mountings priced at 7.79, contrasting with competitors asking 2.50 and 3.00. Other sticks are listed at 69c, 89c, 99c, and 1.29. The seller remarks competitive happiness and confirms value.
Curtis Wins Boston Mayoral Seat After Campaign Hustle
Edwin Upton Curtis, calm and confident, challenges the election night turnout at campaign HQ on Pemberton Square. Friends and foes toast the result from City Hall to Roxbury as supporters hail Curtis’s pivotal win and opponents question the machine behind Peabody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Curtis Guild
Curtis
Ward Ll
Smash Maguire
Parker House
Press Booth at Dilkhush Exhibit Draws Big Crowd
The Dilkhush display at East Armory features a press booth lined with Boston papers. Miss Jennie Loring of Massachusetts Avenue represents the Post. Italian and Austrian groups attend as election returns arrive while Cambridge and Roxbury visitors mingle.
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East Armory
Boston
Jennie Loring
Massachusetts Avenue
Post
Loring
Literary Booth
South Boston
Roxbury
East Cambridge
East Boston
Charlestown
Cambridge Manual Training School
Pioneer Corps
St. John’s Literary Institute
College City
Society of St. Francis de Sales
Norcross Silk and Satin Ties Ad at Tremont Row
J Henry Norcross at 1718-1920 Tremont Row promotes handsome silk and satin ties Four in Hands and Bow ties in full shades. Cream of a manufacturer's stock. Be sure you shop at the right store No 20 Tremont Row.
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J. Henry Norcross
Tremont Row
City Plums List Public Office Jobs and Salaries
City offices up for grabs with one year or three year terms including architec t engineer ferry health licencing and surveyor posts. Salaries range from 800 to 7500 dollars with several positions noted as held by Democrats. Names listed for current fills and party affiliation follow.
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Curtis
Sseseecees
Cccveass
Rou Stveses
Aiend
Cseereersseereee
Wheelwright
Jackson
Burke
Harrington
Daniel McCarthy
Edward B. Daley
Joseph Tondorf
Michael D. Collins
Pierre Humbert
Cornelius F. Doherty
Daniel P. Sullivan
Raphael Rosnosky
George J. Reagan
Isaac F. Brown
John J. Higgins
Richard E. Joy
Charles Mintz
Edwin J. Turner
Coast and harbor notes on vessels and repairs at Gloucester
Coast Pilot William E Quin to pilot Duchess of Roxburghe into port. Roxburghe from the Mediterranean to land cargo of Italian marble for Bowker Torrey Co and others. Sagamore sails to Liverpool with wheat corn cotton flour beef lard cheese and other goods. Gloucester schooner Hiram Lowell returns with cod and haddock, then to Gloucester for repairs. Seaman Frank Johnson from Latona of Gloucester treated for stomach cancer at Chelsea. Sunken wreck removal contract awarded to Captain Alfred Sorensen for 440. Gloucester and Boston Steamboat Co plans a faster spring service between Boston and Gloucester. Gracie H Benson to be junked after collision damage. Wrecks removed by Captain William H Bixby USN. George Fabyan orders new propeller for Formosa yacht. Formosa in winter quarters above Chelsea Bridge. The Landsman.
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William E. Quin
Buffalo
New York
Mediterranean
Boston
Bowker, Torrey & Co
Charles B. Hall & Co
Warren
Sagamore
Fenton
Liverpool
Tom Cooper
Gloucester
Hiram Lowell
Nelson
Georges
Peter W. French
John Nugent
Lowell
Castle Island
Frank Johnson
Latona
T Wharf
United States Marine Hospital
Chelsea
Johnson
Hull Bay
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
Alfred Sorensen
Gracie H. Benson
Benson
William H. Bixby
Missing Annie Pease Believed Abducted From Newport
A. H. Pease, chef at Reynolds House, reports his 14 year old daughter Annie missing from Newport Maine. He suspects James Gahne, 30, exerted influence to run away and may be with Annie in Brunswick. Gahne left Newport for Pittsfield then Waterville before the girl vanished.
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A. H. Pease
Reynolds House
Annie
Newport
James Gahne
Gahne
Pittsfield
Waterville
Miss Pease
Mr. Pease
Brunswick
Nashua and Andover Bequests
The will of Mrs Mary E Hunt, described as the wealthiest woman in the state, leaves the Burke street lot with 8000 for a home for aged couples and men in need, and 28000 to Rev it for unspecified use. The Universalist Church and Procto Academy in Andover receive 3000 each.
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Nashua
Mary E. Hunt
Burke Street
Sertel Resguven
Universalist Church
Academy
Andover
Hamburg American Line Joins Atlantic Steamship Service
A joint service pact links the Hamburg American line with Ey and other partners to run regular steamship departures between Scandinavia and New York. The arrangement includes ships from both sides of the Atlantic and enhances cross ocean schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scandinavia
Eenthenburg Christianig
Atlantic
Old Roxbury Firm: Curtis Family Longstanding Legal Ties
The Curtis family, led by a 78 year old father and his son, a busy Boston lawyer, remains rooted in Roxbury. The elder Curtis, Commodore Lockwood’s occupant, and the son live in a family mansion as the mother died last spring. The uncle to eight nieces and nephews, Curtis avoids clubs and pursues early rising, daily commutes to Boston, and limited summer retreats for trout fishing and autumn hunting.
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Commodore Lockwood
Mr. Curtis
Roxbury
Mr. Peabody
Boston
Curtis
Edwin A. Curtis Career Highlighted as Noted Lawyer
Edwin A. Curtis son of George and Martha A. Curtis was born in Roxbury in 1861. He attended Roxbury Grammar and Latin schools and Little Blue School at Farmington Mo. Curtis graduated from Bowdoin College in 1882 with A B and A M degrees and later joined Reed Curtis as a junior partner. He became city clerk in 1889.
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Ned’ Curtis
Boston
Roxbury
Curtis
Bowdoin
Highland Street
Old Roxbury
Deacon Kittridge
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Sydney Hedges
The
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Edwin A. Curtis
George
Martha A. Curtis
Little Blue School
Farmington
Bowdoin College
Reed & Curtis
Deke College
Rabboni Lodge
A. M
St. Omer
Knights Templars
Curtis Promises Good Government For Boston Mayor
Mayor-elect Curtis pledges to be a nonpartisan leader and welcomes citizen input for better government. He credits Republican officers and volunteers, cites opposition as constructive, praises opponent Peabody, blasts The Boston Globe, and thanks supporters including Curtis Guild Jr. for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Post
Boston
Republican Committee
George A. Hibbard
Republican City Committee
Peabody
Boston Globe
Journal
the Record
the Advertiser
the Traveller
Curtis Makes Historic Swing in Eighth Suffolk District
In Boston's eighth Suffolk senatorial district wards 19 22 and 25 show a dramatic reversal as Curtis defeats Matthews. Ward 22 shifts from a Matthews lead to a Peabody victory for Curtis, Ward 25 flips to Curtis by 446, and Ward 19 moves to the Republican side. Coakley’s speeches cited as a factor in the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Timothy W. Coakley
Curtis
Matthews
Hart
Ward
Boston
Coakley
Peabody
Roxbury
Spee
Mr. Peabody Loses Mayoral Bid After Evening Counting
Francis Peabody Jr Democratic candidate for Mayor concedes defeat after early returns at the Globe office and meetings at City Hall and the Parker House. Mayor Matthews hinted Curtis would win as the pair discussed the outcome with guards or reporters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Peabody, Jr
Charles H. Taylor
Globe
Mr. Peabody
Harvard
City Hall
Mayor Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Curtis
Parker House
Dore Fells in Boston after Seattle escape
John F. Dore once a rising Boston lawyer and political worker is returned to Boston jail after being captured in Seattle. He had fled in 1889 on forgery charges and used aliases including John Fairfield in Miles City and Seattle. His wife and child await his bail as police recount his settlement of debts and remittances.
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John F. Dore
Suffolk County
Boston
John FE. Dore
Seattle
Wash
Dore
Jean Valjean
Hugo
Miles City
Mont
John Fairfield
Fairfield
The
Courier
Redskins
Montana
the Standard
Democratic Party
Charlestown
Watts
Houghton
San Francisco
Denver
Chicago
Post
Charles Street
Colligan
Dove
Public official praised after election upset
The speaker comments on a Republican wave noting that defeat or victory should be accepted with equanimity. He congratulates Mr. Curtis on his clear plurality and wishes him a successful administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Nashua Company Elections Reported In Nashua
The Nashua and Jackson Manufacturing Companies named a new board of directors at their Nashua offices after annual meetings held this afternoon. Elected were Edward Spalding of Nashua, Charles A. Cotting, Israel Whitney, Howard Stockton, Charles P. Bowditch, and Frederick Amory of Boston, with W. P. Hussey and E. M. Temple serving as clerks for Nashua and Jackson respectively, and Frederick Amory named treasurer of both.
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Nashua
N. H
Jackson
Edward Spalding
Charles A. Cotting
Israel
Whitney
Howard Stockton
Charles P. Bowditch
Frederick Amory
Boston
W. P. Hussey
Nashua Company
E. M. Temple
Jackson Company
Governor's inaugural address faces police commission questions
The governor’s address urges study of police commissions in major cities including Fall River and Boston. Republicans support shifting license duties to commissioners to reduce politics but face opposition from opponents who warn against oligarchic control and loss of local oversight.
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Greenhalge
Commonwealth
Fail River
Boston
Fall River
Fdloverhill
Lawrence
Lowell
Lynn
Worcester
Springfield
Holyoke
New Bedford
Everett Fire Leaves Home Destroyed on Estes Street
In the early hours a kitchen fire caused by an overheated stove gutted a house on Estes Street occupied by Abraham Morris and family. The loss is about $3000 with partial insurance. Also reported: a court case of Puello and Colucei postponed for interpreter. Everett Club theatricals start tonight. diphtheria paper to be read. appeal for widow Goodwin’s family. boy Leo Killian critically injured after being struck by a wagon on Argyle Street.
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Estes Street
Abraham, Morris
Morris
Michael Puello
Vengento Colucei
Emerton
Hewitt
George W. Marshall
Malden District Court
Everett Club
Everett Hall
Aurora
Everett Medical Society
J. H. Norton
John Goodwin
Taft Avenue
Brookline
Boston
Goodwin
Argyle Street
Leo Killian
Dean Street
Whittier
Where to Find Christmas Goods at Gilchrist & Co
A Christmas sale at Gilchrist & Co. on Winter Street offers half a floor of fancy and useful gifts. Aluminum items rival silver in look and weight, with frames mirrors and cases at low prices. Opal ware, hand painted pieces, celluloid novelties, and perfumery with 100 styles of atomizers fill the counters along with leather goods and pocket books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist & Co
Winter Street
Big Wall Paper Shop Burned in Buffalo Fire
Birge's wall paper factory covering half a square at Jagara Maryland and Seventh Streets burned today in Buffalo. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars with 500 to 700 employees left jobless. Insurance coverage placed at 300000 dollars.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Birge
Wall Raber
Jagara
Maryland
Seventh Streets
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Richmond
Semmes
Frances B. Loring
Melrose
Mass
Woman’s Industrial and Educational Union
J. Semmes
Columbus Avenue
Dartmouth Street
West
South End
Christian Scientist
B. U. Cap and Gown
Vesper
Scott
Vy Scott Jowne
Norcross
Sterling Siiver
Francis Peabody
Edwin Upton Curtis
Hemenway
Mr. Reed
Pemberton Square
Henry Parkman
George H. Lyman
George von L. Meyer
Smith
George Curtis
Miss Loring
Ward 19
Nashua Company Elections
Laeland
Flynn & Mahony
Essex St
Everett News
Xmas
Gilchrist
Amy
Wilson Bros
Agnes
Daunter
Melbeurne A
Nora Wiggins
Charles Street Place
Old Malden
J. Newman & Sons
Fremont
C.E. Davis
Park &Q
Glossindtaital
Alpheus M. Stetson
Milby Streets
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