Senate Action on Philippines Salute Debated. Pettigrew Resolution Tabled
The Senate opened with Pettigrew's resolution seeking information on whether the Philippine flag had ever been saluted by American forces in Manila Bay. Mr Chandler argued for quick disposition, while Pettigrew pressed for facts about reports that the flag was saluted by ships in harbor. The measure passed 41 to 20 and the Senate adjourned for Christmas until January 3.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Philippine Republic
Philippines
Chandler
Aguinaldo
Manila Bay
House
Poraker
Duel Threat Hits Grand Opera Tour
New York reports a staged duel rumor as Albert Lajeza vows to wipe a stain on Grau operations and Maurice de Neverai, linked to Jean de Reszke, clashes over tenors. De Nevers sought apologies after remarks. Saleza warns no public challenge will occur as tensions flare in Paris and Boston.
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New York
Ile de la Jatte
Albert Lajeza
Edouard de Reszke
Boston
Mr. Grau
Vesuvius
van Dyke
Saleza
Alvarez
Dippel
Salignac
de Reszke
Grau
de ‘Nevers
M. Saleza
de Nevers
Paris
Mr. Saleza
M. van Dyke
Mr.de Nevers
Green
M. Jean de Reszke
Boston Campaign to Endow Chair in Catholic University
A Boston movement seeks $50,000 to endow a university chair in Washington as a memorial to Archbishop Williams. Donors may pay 5 percent annual interest with principal preserved, enabling ongoing funds for the Catholic University endowment. Local supporters like James J. Costello back the plan amid broad enthusiasm.
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Archbishop Williams
Catholic University
Washington
Boston
Keane
Father Rowan
Dorchester
James J. Costello
Labor Union Adopts Broad AFL Resolutions Amid Sun Boycott Call
Delegates at the AFL convention approve measures on a New York Sun boycott, convict labor bans, naval yard leaves, and Pacific coast organizing. The Sun lockout report urges unions to boycott the Sun and its advertisers, while other actions support reduced standing army, Hawaiian slavery bans, and aid to Cramp shipyard strikers.
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Detroit
Mich
American Federation of Labor
New York Sun
Sun
Hawaiian Islands
F.W. Palmer
Cramp Shipyard
Federation
Pacific Coast
Lodge on the Philippine committee named strong with Lodge
Washington December 14. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts named chairman of the Philippines committee, seen as the second voice of the Republican administration. The move is viewed as a jab at Senator Hoar for anti imperialist remarks and signals administration intent to use Lodge to steer foreign policy. Allies listed include Alli son Hale Davis Proctor McBride Beveridge with four Democrats yet unnamed.
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Washington
House
Sibley
Dem
Penn
Thayer
Massachusetts
Lovering
Mass
Terry
Ark
Ball
Tex
Hfe
McCleary
Minn
Sulzer
N. Y
Mr. Sulzer
Boutelle Dill
Jefferson
Jackson
Berry
St. Louis
Lewis
Smith
Jett
Graft
Chicago
Russell
Mfe
Lodge
Senate
Philippines
Hoar
Aganst Hoar
Worcester
Alliaon
Hale
Davis
Proctor
McBride
Beveridge
U S Ministers Confirmed by Senate in December
The Senate confirmed several nominations to United States minister posts. William P. Lord of Oregon was named to the Argentine Republic, Herbert W. Bowen of New York to Persia, Arthur S. Hardy of New York to Greece Roumania and Servia, Lawrence Townsend of Pennsylvania to Belgium, Bellamy Storer of Ohio to Spain, and John N. Irwin of Iowa to Portugal.
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Washington
Senate
United States
William P. Lord
Oregon
Argentine Republic
Herbert W. Bowen
New York
Persia
Arthur 8. Hardy
Greece
Roumania
Servia
Lawrence Townsend
Pennsylvania
Belgium
Bellamy Storer
Ohio
Spain
John N. Irwin
Iowa
Portugal
Italian Girl Escapes Assault By Man At Hanover Street
Fannie Luchan, 16, of 282 North Street, was approached near Hanover and Fleet by Sylvano Rugerio, 48, who demanded a kiss. She struck his pipe away, fled, and was pursued by John Winters, who helped capture Rugerio and turn him over to authorities. Rugerio jailed on assault and battery charges.
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Fannie Luchan
North ‘Street
Lowney
Hanover and
Fleet Streets
Sylvano Rugerio
Rugerio
Hanover Street
John Winters
Medford Street
Charlestown
Rogelio
Winters
Omcer Smith
T Wharf
Officera Woods
Flood
Merry Christmas illumination at Hon & Dutton shop
Since 1891 the Christmas display at Hon and Dutton’s, on School street, lights up the 113 foot building with red and white electric bulbs. The facade shows the message Merry Christmas and five arches with lights outlining the moat and fronts, creating a bright surrounding glow.
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Houghton &Dutton
School Street
Washington
Hon & Dutton
Death ruled self-inflicted by Mrs Lottie Cohen
Medical examiner Dr Draper ruled that Mrs Lottie Cohen committed death by her own action after she was found dead at her Windsor street home. Solomon Cohen her husband was released following the determination.
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Draper
Lottie Cohen
Windsor Street
Solomon Cohen
Old Fashioned Christmas Weather Taste Stirs Gift Craze
Retailers tout robust demand for men s gifts from coats and bath robes to shirts and undergarments. Shoppers seek durable fabrics and tailored style with a generous return policy to swap or refund if items don t meet expectations.
Ward 6 Democrats Form Club Opposing Fitzgerald
Democrats of Ward 6 met at Green Dragon Hall and organized the Ward 6 Democratic Club to oppose Congressman Fitzgerald. Officers elected include Hon. D. D. Rourke president, John W. Green secretary, Walter F. Pitts and David J. Kane vice presidents, and Timothy J. Murphy financial secretary.
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Ward 6
Fitzgerald
Green Dragon Hall
Democratic Club
D. D. Rourke
John W. Green
Daniel D. Rourke
Walter F. Pitts
David J. Kane
Timothy J. Murphy
John McGaffigan
Tas
McDonald "Yoba
Oe Rae
Thiames McDonald
John. J. Kea Hon
Walter
Charlestown Boy Jeremiah Mahoney Missing
Jeremiah J. Mahoney, 15, of 3 Fremontcourt Charlestown, has been missing since Dec. 9. Last seen 5 30 p m Saturday wearing a dark blue blouse brown checked overalls black shoes and hose and a large red plaid tie. He stands about 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 73 pounds. He left home without hat or coat and attends the local high school.
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Jeremiah J. Mahoney
Fremontcourt
Charlestown
Christmas Gift Ideas From Morris Murch & Butler
Mindful of Christmas spending, the text urges choosing practical yet beautiful gifts. It highlights a parlor writing desk, an artistic table, and a handsome chair as ideal presents and suggests visiting Morris Murch & Butler at 42 Summer Street for more ideas and clearly marked prices.
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Morris, Murch & Butler
Summer Street
Evergreen Whist Club Holds Semi Monthly Meeting
The Evergreen Whist Club met at Miss Julia O'Brien 607 East Fifth Street South Boston led by Jere Mackin assisted by Julia O'Brien and Alice Connor from 8 30 to 10 30 prizes awarded flower vase Miss Lulu Connors stag horn knife Mr Joseph Connors honorable mention Miss Quinlan and Mr Tom Casey a collation followed with selections by Miss Lulu Connors Mr Joseph Connors and Mr Casey next party will be at Miss Duffy 20 street South Boston
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Evereen Whist Club
Julia O’brien
East Fifth Street
South
Boston
Jere Mackin
Alice Connor
Lulu Connors
Joseph Connors
Quinlan
Tom Casey
Mr. Casey
Duffy
20 Street
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Federation of Labor
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