Post Santa seeks help for Christmas toy drive in Boston
Readers urged to sponsor letters and purchase new toys or funds for bundles to children in need. The Post Santa program will distribute gifts through store partners at 265 Washington Street, with a push to ensure all items are new and healthful.
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THE
POST
Boston
Santa Claus
the Post
Santa
Washington Street
Fran
Cambridge
Francis
Hyde Park Seeks Licenses Policy After Annexation
Hyde Park residents say the Boston Excise Board promised no rise in licenses for Hyde Park after annexation. Representative David W. Murray says the total licenses remain 1000 citywide and Hyde Park will likely have no licenses for at least a year, if any.
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Hyde Park
Boston Excise Board
David W. Murray
Boston
Excise Board
Fr Gasson to Speak at Erin Court Tonight
Very Rev Thomas I Gasson S J president of Boston College will address Erin Court of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters in St Rose Hall Worcester street He will open a lecture series for Court members and friends with strong interest in his visit and talk
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Thomas I. Gasson
S. J
Boston College
Erin Court
Russia imposes limits on churchmen in Russia story
Washington reports the House foreign affairs committee heard claims that Russia discriminates against Americans beyond Jews. Louis Marshall cited Bishop Hoban of Scranton denied a two day stay despite a State Department passport, and Oscar Hammerstein was barred from entering Russia to hire talent.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Russia
Louis Marshall
New York
Hoban
Scranton
Penn
State Department
Oscar Hammerstein
Taft Opens Personal Push For Arbitration Treaties
President Taft launched a personal campaign to win Senatorial votes for the British and French arbitration pacts. He approached Senator Gronna of North Dakota, who indicated willingness to support if amendments safeguard Senate prerogatives more tightly.
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Washington
Taft
Senator Gronna
North Dakota
Lafollette
Boy Killed While Catching Train Near Dorchester Station
Alton Williams aged 17 was killed trying to catch an inward bound train to work. He crossed a field from 32 Callendar Street and was struck by an outward bound express, decapitated and thrown about 100 feet. His aunt Abbie Burns witnessed the tragedy. Williams worked for Cobb Bates Yerxa on Summer Street.
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Alton Williams
Dorchester
Williams
Callendar Street
Abbie Burns
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Summer Street
Lawmakers Hear Testimony On Russian Treaty Abrogation
Jacob Schiff and Elihu Root discuss no satisfaction from Russia while Oscar Straus casts doubt on U S influence in the State Department. Speakers include Samuel Dorf Rabbi Foster McAdoo Nolan Fikus Sanders and others as hearings continue with Culberson’s resolution to abrogate the treaty.
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New York
Elihu Root
Russia
Oscar Straus
Turkey
Roosevelt
State Department
Samuel Dorf
B’rith Abraham
Solomon Foster
Cincinnati
American Rabbis’ Association
William G. McAdoo
Bernard Nolan
National Citizens’ Association
Abram I. Fikus
New York State University
Leon Sanders
Jewish National Fraternal Congress
Maye
Sulzberger
Philadelphia
United States
Marshall
Henry Cutler
Providence
Rhode Island
Leon Kamiki
London
Senator Culberson
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Culberson
Vorenberg Company Christmas Cash Bonus For Clerks
The F Vorenberg Company at 15 Winter Street announces a sales bonus for each clerk. Every sale earns a percentage of commission in addition to regular salary, benefiting nearly 100 workers as a Christmas gift. The plan reflects two decades of business principles and strong management cooperation.
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Winter Street
Congress Sets Dec 21 to Jan 3 Adjournment Dates
The House agreed to adjourn from December 21 until January 3. Tariff legislation will be deferred until after the Christmas recess.
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Congress
Washington
House
$150000 Fire Destroys Luna Park Buildings
Unexplained fire at Luna Park Coney Island destroys the Restaurant and Pneumatic Tubes structures, totaling about $150000 in losses. No wind aided spread. wood buildings clad in galvanized iron limited damage. Loss includes scenery and theatrical equipment for upcoming New York productions. No insurance due to prior Dreamland fire cancellations.
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Luna Park
Coney Island
Dreamland Park
Fear clash over garbage contract in Boston
Boston faces a clash between Mayor Fitzgerald and Public Works Commissioner Rourke over a 1.5 million garbage contract. The mayor backs the Boston Disposal Company led by local financiers while Rourke favors the Boston Sanitary and Development Company, largely New York men. The special City Council meeting to decide is set for tomorrow.
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Fitzgerald
Public Works
Rourke
Boston Disposal Company
Boston Sanitary and Development Company
New York
Boston Concern
Boston Capital
George W. Anderson
Governor predicts suffrage at DAR anniversary
Governor Foss told the Old South Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution that women will soon win the vote. The remarks were made at the Old South Meeting House during the 15th anniversary exercises with Mrs. Frank B. Endicott presiding and other prominent speakers in attendance.
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Old South
Daughters of the American Revolution
Old South Meeting House
Frank B. Endicott
America
Purification of political life praised by Boston leaders
Mayor Fitzgerald lauded organizations like the Old South Chapter for preserving patriotism and gratitude for departed heroes. Speakers included Rev. Van Allen, Mrs. Dunning, state regent, and leaders from D A R, Sons of the American Revolution, and Mayflower descendants.
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Fitzgerald
Old South Chapter
Boston
William H. van Allen
James G. Dunning
Springfield
Alvin R. Bailey
The
Children of the American Revolution
Adeline Frances Fitz
Wakefield
National Society of the D. A. R
Moses Greeley Parker
Lowell
National
Socety of Sons of the American Revolution
George Ernest Bowman
Massachusetts Society of Mayfigner Descendants
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