Cannon Opposed to Lewis for Assistant Attorney General
Washington December 13 The report says President Taft favors William H Lewis a Boston based negro lawyer for the post of assistant attorney general in charge of Indian depredation cases. Speaker Cannon opposes not on race but economy noting John G Thompson of Danville Ill holds the post and plans to resign once duties finish. No vacancy exists on Mr Wickersham staff.
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50 000 To Fight Bogus Bug Powders
Secretary Wilson asked Congress to appropriate 350 to enforce the insecticide law. The act bans adulterated or misbranded insecticides but provided no funds for enforcement.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Whitla Kidnapper to Seek Pardon
Helen Boyle serving 25 years in Pittsburg for involvement in the Willie Whitla kidnapping will apply for a pardon.
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Helen Boyle
Willie Whitla
Harriman Proposes 5 Million Mystic River Bridge Plan
George W. R Harriman submits a $5,000,000 bridge project to Mayor Fitzgerald and Streets Chief Rourke to span the Mystic River linking Boston to Middlesex and Essex counties. The plan envisions a monumental boulevard with a Bunker Hill centerpiece, extending to Cambridge Belmont Arlington and Waltham, plus seven miles of Mystic waterfront.
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Baklanoff Is Barred From Boston Opera House
Director Russell bans Baklanoff from Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago stages after a dress rehearsal dispute. Blanchart substitutes for the Otello role as Baklanoff cites throat illness and regrets the clash with management. Reardon confirms Baklanoff cannot sing today.
Shylock Featured in Boston College Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice was staged in Boston College Hall by students. Standout performers included Joseph E. Kelly as Shylock, John J Logan as Jessica, Edward Farmer as Nerissa, and Vincent Hickey as Portia. Hickey must rest because vocal cords are congested. 24 hours rest advised.
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East Boston
Shylock
John J Logan
Jessica
Edward Farmer
Nerissa
Vincent Hickey
Portia
Maria Gay to Sing Carmen in Boston Opera
Maria Gay joins the Boston Opera Company for the week with Carmen the season opener. Giovanni Zenatello, Leon Rothier, and Alice Nielsen headline key roles as leading cast members join the company. Local mentions include Bernice Fisher Anne Robert and others in supporting parts.
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Giovanni Zenatello
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Metropolitan Opera Company
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Caruso
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Carmen
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Metropolitan Opera House
Boston
Escamillo
Michela
Alice Nielsen
Mmes
Bernice Fisher
Anne Robert
MM Stroesco
Giaccone
Gantvoort
Puleini
Pulp Data Suppressed by Quebec Report Critics Charge
The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports that the U S consul at Quebec suppressed official data on pulp wood from private Quebec forests. The consul allegedly misrepresented supply, stating exports would not shrink, while suppressed data cap American access at about 330 000 cords annually versus 1 000 000 needed.
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Government Tariff Board
United States
Quebec
Dippel Bars Baklanoff From Tosca Engagement
Chicago officials announce that Baklanoff will not sing the role of Scarpia in Tosca next Monday. Director Dippel says Baklanoff’s discharge by the Boston company bars him from performing in any U S. company. Baklanoff is well known and popular with Chicago opera patrons, and his absence is expected to be felt.
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a_ Post
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Chicago
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Otello
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Boston Opera Company
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Boston
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Brooklyn Lawyer Left $1.5 Million to Charities in Will
George L. Fox, a prominent Brooklyn lawyer who died recently, left more than 1.5 million dollars to charity in a will that divides 455,000 among many institutions. Faithful servants receive 70,000, and friends are remembered. Institutions named include German Hospital and Roman Catholic and Hebrew Orphan Asylums with 25,000 each, the Brooklyn colored orphan asylum 25,000, and Brooklyn Home for the Aged Colored 10,000. Elizabeth Kane gets 50,000 and Mary Kane 20,000.
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George L. Fox
Brooklyn
Fox
German Hospital
Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan Asylum
Brooklyn Home For
Elizabeth Kane
Mary Kane
Quicksands Trap Dogs on Nantucket South Shore
Nantucket residents warned to beware of dangerous quicksands on the south shore near Mioxes or Reedy Pond where the treacherous sands have recently been discovered.
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Nantucket
Mioxes
Reedy Pond
Colds and a Home Remedy from the Leach Formula
A warning that neglecting a common cold can lead to serious illness or death. A home remedy is described: mix glycerine two ounces virgin oil of pine half ounce and whiskey two ounces. take a teaspoon four times daily. The formula is attributed to Dr. W. A. Leach of Cincinnati who founded the Leach Chemical Co.
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W. A. Leach
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati, C
Deceptive Sand Traps Animals Near Pond Beach
The sand in the vicinity is unsafe for travel and can trap animals on narrow beach strips near the pond head. Even a small dog's weight can cause sinking, making walking or driving very risky for people and pets alike.
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