Railroad Freight and Baggage Men Ball Delights Boston Crowd
About 400 persons attended the ball for the Brotherhood of Railroad Freight and Baggagemen of America at Roughan Hall Charlestown with many road officials present. The grand march was led by Chief Marshal J. M. Kelliher and wife, assisted by John Tiernan and John T. Wrecto. Daniel F. Cronin chaired the arrangements committee.
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Boston
No. 71
Brotherhood of Railroad Freight and Baggagemen of America
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
J. M. Kelliher
John Tiernan
John T. Wrecto
Daniel F. Cronin
Watt
the Brotherhood of Railroad Freight
Police Hunt Gold Tooth in Water Street Incident
Frederick Reynolds reported being attacked after cards at a Water Street house. He said a man entered, knocked him about, and knocked out a gold tooth. Police searched the dark house with lanterns and recovered the tooth from under a bed.
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Watertown
Frederick Reynolds
Water Street
Millmore
Burke
Reverend McKenzie Celebrates 75th Birthday at Cambridge Church
The Rev. Dr. Alexander McKenzie of Shepard Memorial Church Cambridge marked his 75th birthday yesterday. For 39 years he has guided the church founded in 1636 as friends and parishioners visited his Garden Street home with tokens and well wishes. A gold cup and saucer gift, once given to former pastor the late John A. Albro by Judge Joel Parker, was presented to Dr. McKenzie by Miss Annie Albro.
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Alexander McKenzie
Shepard Memorial Church
Cambridge
McKenzie
Garden Street
John A. Albro
Joel Parker
Annie Albro
Gentleman
Elmira Rector Rev George H McKnight Dead at 84
Elmira New York December 14 The Rev George H McKnight Doctor of Divinity rector of Trinity Church since 1869 died at a hospital following an operation He previously served in Madison Indiana and Springfield Massachusetts
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Elmira
N. Y
George H. McKnight
Trinity Church
Madison
Ind
Springfield
Mass
Shipping Bill Moves From Commerce Committee
Washington Dec 14 The Senate committee on commerce today took up the shipping bill of the Merchant Marine Commission and after consideration ordered that it be favorably reported to the Senate No substantial change was made in the bill Senator Mallory signified he would prepare a minority report not against the mail subventions to new lines which has been unanimously approved by the Merchant Marine Commission but against the proposed subventions at the rate of per ton to tramp vessels steam and sail
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Merchant Marine Commission
Senate
Mallory
Republicans back statehood for Oklahoma Indian Territory and for Arizona New Mexico
In a House caucus the Republican members voted 110 to 63 in favor of admitting Oklahoma and the Indian Territory as one state and Arizona and New Mexico as one state. Both questions would be included in a single bill. The conference followed the session with opposition only to the Arizona New Mexico pairing, led by Adams of Wisconsin and Towner of Minnesota.
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Washington
House
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Adams
Wisconsin
Tawner
Minnesota
Letter From Missing Groom Delays Wedding in Lynn
After four days of suspense the bride to be Miss Susie Gardner receives a letter from fiancé Harry Perry aged 20. He resided in Lynn about a year and asks her to return to Machias Maine where the marriage is expected. Gardner is 18 and had come to Lynn three months earlier to visit with Perry at John Perry’s 60 Michigan Street home. She plans to follow his request and return on Saturday.
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Susie Gardner
Harry Perry
Machias
Mr. Perry
John Perry
Michigan Street
Howard
Brooklyn
161
Court Street
Carr
Charles Street
Charles Wandless
Mary Coyle
Chambers Street
Father McLeod
How a Woman Aided Jail Breakers May Have Helped Escape
A Boston jail break reveals a young Brooklyn woman aiding Howard and Carr by supplying saws and tools. The pair, posing as a married couple, escaped after sawing bars, climbing a yard wall, and fleeing via a roof to join the seven-foot road to freedom. Police hold two suspects in Providence as inquiries continue.
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Carr
Brookline
Roxbury
Watertown
Boston
Tennessey
Conway
Cronin
Bolster
Bridges
Bailiwick
Freedom
The Galloper Opens in Plainfield With Hitchcock
Richard Harding Davis new farce The Galloper premieres in Plainfield with Raymond Hitchcock as the war correspondent. Davenport Frawley Buckley Comstock head a strong cast. scenes set in Athens expose frontline life. The show draws a crowded, enthusiastic reaction and plans to Baltimore then Boston.
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Plainfield
N. J
Richard Harding Davis
Raymond Hitchcock
Athens
Greece
Hitchcock
Baltimore
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Sale of Irving relics at Christie’s opens in London
The first day of Sir Henry Irving memorabilia sales at Christie's drew notable spectators from theater and society. Items included Garrick’s malacca cane and ring, and Irving’s Richard III sword and Peter the Great pistol, selling for modest sums. total for the day reached 12 750 dollars.
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Irving
London
Sir Henry Irving
Christie’s
Alfred Charles de Rothschild
Ashmead Bartlett Bardett- Coutts
Garrick
Richard Iiit
Peter the Great
Milk Mixing Now Required At Each Sale
The bureau of milk inspection urges dealers to mix milk at the time of each sale. Mixing only at the start is insufficient if any portion remains unsold and should be re agitated before further sales.
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Bureau of Milk Inspection
Harvard Sophomores Hold Dry Beer Night
Harvard sophomores held a so called beer night with no alcohol after a newspaper notice. The event aimed to promote class spirit and reduce trips to Boston as police watched closely. Despite concerns, the night produced as much fun as past gatherings and ginger ale was the drink of choice.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Boston
Merchant of Venice shines for Greet company at Jordan Hall
The Ben Greet players presented The Merchant of Venice replacing Much Ado About Nothing. The performance ran three hours with seamless scene transitions and no heavy modern staging. Shylock drew debate again, but the portrayal balanced tragedy and sympathy. Next shows include Macbeth.
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Ben Greet
Jordan Hall
Greet Company
Mr. Greet
Shylock
Shakspere
Bassanio
Portia
Gratiano
Nerissa
Antonio
Couple Dead From Gas In New Haven Home
John B. Renan and wife of Bristol Rhode Island were found dead from gas asphyxiation in their Putnam Street New Haven home tonight by a police officer. The incident occurred in December. authorities reported the deaths as accidental.
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New Haven
Conn
John BW. Renan
Bristol
R. I
Putnam Street
Shaun Rhue at Globe Theatre Delights Irish Life Portrait
Joseph Murphy changed the bill at the Globe Theatre presenting Shaun Rhue a vivid Irish life tale praised for simplicity and pathos. Murphy reprises Larry Donovan with skill as Mary Fermier Dora Cavanaugh and the cast receive solid notices and the engagement runs through Saturday night.
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Joseph Murphy
Globe Theatre
Shaun Rhue
Kerry Gow
Ireland
Mr. Murphy
Larry Donovan
Mary Fermier
Dora Cavanaugh
Shaun Rhbue
Immense Lumber Land Deal Is Completed In Bangor
One of the largest lumber deals in New Brunswick history will close December 31 as Miramichi Lumber Co takes over the William Richards Co timber lands on the Miramichi River. The 160000 acres include milling privileges at Chatham and Boiestown New Brunswick. This season 20000000 feet of spruce pine hemlock and pulp wood will be cut and a third large pulp mill will be erected.
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New Brunswick
Miramichi Lumber Company
Miraimichi River
William Richards Company
Chatham
Boiestown
N. B
Wizard of Oz cast helps Sunshine Society at Boston Theatre
The Wizard of Oz company at the Boston Theatre collected Christmas toys and trinkets for the International Sunshine Society. Miss Allene Crater organized the effort, with every performer contributing, and the gifts were displayed in the decorated property room. The Sunshine Society aids orphans the homeless and the sick across all ages and backgrounds.
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Boston Theatre
International Sunshine Society
Allene Crater
Fred Stone
Sunshine Society
the Wizard” Company
Boston
Lawrence McCarty
Shaksperean finale at Hollis Street Theatre Merchant of Venice
The Hollis Street Theatre closes its Shaksperean series with The Merchant of Venice. Sothern and Marlowe headline a strong cast led by Shylock as a dignified, moving portrayal. Portia, Antonio, Bassanio and Nerissa receive praise for grace, power, and skillful performances.
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Bradley
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Kingdon
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Bassanio
de Cordova Lorenzo
Jessica
Hollis Si
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