Ford Hall Plans for Practical Democracy Meeting
Ford Hall supporters announce upcoming gathering to organize a social center aimed at wider fellowship and shared life. Miss Mary P Follett outlines goals to socialize, train youth in self government, shape public opinion through discussion, and spur neighborhood action. Leaders stress women’s critical role and collective organization as key to progress.
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Ford Hall
George W. Coleman
Mary P. Follett
Boston
Iun
John Lovejoy Elliott
Hudson Guild Movement
New York
Grif's Scheme Pushes Rule Change in Major Leagues
Clark Griffith advocates removing the rule limiting players in training quarters arguing it hinders developing many young players, pushing for a new measure in the major leagues.
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Clark Griffith
Haruna Battle Cruiser Launch Signals New Japanese Fleet
Kobe Japan December 14 The battle cruiser Haruna a sister ship of the Kongo built in England for Japan was launched today Japan plans three super dreadnoughts in 1914 Haruna rivals Texas in size and power displacing 27500 tons with 8 sixteen inch guns 14 inch main armament and six inch secondary batteries capable of broadside fire speed stated at least 20 knots
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Kobe
Japan
England
United States
Texas
Haruna
New Governor Has a Tiny Namesake in Massachusetts
Little David I. Walsh, 12 pounds, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Walsh of 19 Charles place Malden, named for Governor-elect David I. Walsh. Born December 4, the infant’s parents plan to raise him amid politics as he grows.
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David I. Walsh
Thomas Walsh
Charles Place
Malden
Massachusetts
David I, Walsh
Harsh Truths About Luck and Effort in Life
A cautious note that both sides of every story contain exaggerations while asserting that many men's misfortune stems from lacking inherited talent or personal industry.
Fireman dies after poisoning act in Allston home
Frederick A. Lawrence a 34 year old Boston & Albany fireman drank a chloroform and corrosive sublimate mix at 15 Highgate street Allston. He left a note for his brother and died three hours later at City Hospital. A note for Grace Seavey mentioned looking for a letter. none found. Police and Dr. Riley responded as two empty poison bottles were found.
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Grace
Frederick A. Lawrence
Boston & Albany Railroad
Highgate Street
Allston
City Hospital
Grace Seavey
Charles M. Lawrence
Laurel Avenue
Somerville
Bridgeport
Conn
Lawrence
C. H. Seavey
Alvah Cripps
Charles C. Riley
Harvard Avenue
Henry pressures Washington team mergers over 1914 contracts
Catcher John Henry of the Senators sent letters to all Washington club mergers urging them not to sign 1914 contracts. The Washington Star notes Henry acts as fraternity representative, informing members of the order’s wishes while remaining loyal to his club and not taking a personal stand against it.
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John Henry
Senators
Washington
Washington Star Sd
Henry
Griffith
Brennan Named Umpire For Giants At Prize Fight
Bill Brennan of the National League umpiring forces was introduced at a prize fight as the umpire of the New York Giants. It is not the first time the name has been applied to him. Charley Doolin called him that and others last summer.
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Bill Brennan
New York Giants
Charley Doolin
Cripple Fights Police In Lynn Home Raid
An 80 year old man Patrick Hennigan and his son in law and daughter resisted police during a liquor raid at 520 West street West Lynn. Hennigan used a heavy cane injuring a officer while others fled the scene. After a half hour a patrol wagon arrived and the Carrigans and Hennigan were arrested then released on bail.
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Patrick Hennigan
West Street
West Lynn
Hennigan
Edward Callahan
Samuel Carrigan
John Fader
Lynn Hospital
Callahan
Carrigans
Fade
Carrigan
Fader
Making of a Scout motion picture debuts in Huntington Hall
Employees of A Shuman Company will attend the boy scout play The Making of a Scout at Huntington Hall Technology for a week long run. Tomorrow evening Jordan Marsh boys and younger men are invited by the tratter firm to view the photoplay. Matinees start tomorrow at 4 pm daily except Wednesday. The film stars Tom Slade in a drama of romance humor and adventure. It has been praised by Roosevelt and Judge Ben Lindsey as an excellent educational film.
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A. Shuman Company
Tom Slade
Langford Jeannette World Championship Bout Declared Vacant
Paris dispatch reports Vienne of the Society for the Propagation of English Boxing in France defends Dec 2 Paris bout between Sam Langford and Joe Jeannette as a world championship contest. He argues a title cannot be held indefinitely as Jack Johnson’s is declared vacant and the public must judge the facts.
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Paris
Vienne
Society For the Propagation of
France
Sam Langford
Joe Jeaneatte
Jack Johnson
Boylston Street Reopens to Cars for Christmas Shopping
Beginning at 6 this morning regular car traffic resumes on Boylston Street between Arlington and Clarendon for shoppers. A 100‑strong Boston Elevated team hurried track resets at street junctions so cars can travel directly up Boylston, saving minutes between Massachusetts Avenue and subway stations.
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Boylston Street
Arlington
Clarendon Streets
St. James Avenue
Boston Elevated
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston Elevated Railroad
Johnson Refuses to Defend Title Against Qualified Adversaries
A boxing promoter accuses Jack Johnson of avoiding top challengers and declares Johnson refused title defenses under standard terms including a $35,000 guarantee rising to $80,000. The promoter cites Paris interviews and claims Johnson prefers second‑rate rivals and will not box again for any money. The piece argues the sport should open the title to public competition.
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Jack Johnson
Paris
Victor Breyer
Leon Lee
He Builds Stadiums James Foster Prominent Builder
James Foster of Philadelphia and New York, a director of the New York club, is praised as the best known stadium builder in baseball and football. He constructed the Polo Grounds and the Phillies' parts and plans to sail for England on the th of December to spend Christmas abroad.
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James Foster
Philadelphia
New York
Foster
Polo Grounds
Phillies
No Trace Found of Jewelry in Daggett Case
Police in Boston and Winthrop continue a systematic search for missing jewelry linked to Mrs. Agnes P. Daggett of Winthrop who collapsed on Crest avenue and died. Relatives viewed her body at 21 Grover avenue as police questioned nearby witnesses for clues to the mystery.
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Boston
Winthrop
Agnes P. Daggett
Crest Avenue
Daggett
Grover Avenue
Missing jewelry after sudden death on sidewalk
Mrs Daggett’s relatives claim she had jewelry when she died. It is believed the items were removed in the excitement after her death on the sidewalk. A pendant valued at 1000 dollars, diamond earrings worth 500 dollars, and a diamond brooch valued at 125 dollars are missing. Police wonder how anyone secured the earrings.
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Daggett
Jewelry Mystery Tied To Widow Daggett Death
Investigators note jewelry hidden inside corsets of the deceased woman. They suspect a well meaning friend removed items to give to Mr. Daggett, while witnesses say no jewelry was taken. Mrs Daggett to be buried Thursday from her home.
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Mr. Daggett
Mrs. Daggett
Willie Ritchie Postpones First 1914 Bout on Washingtons Birthday
The article notes a scheduled boxing match for Willie Ritchie originally set for Washingtons Birthday 1914 is postponed. It mentions the date as a chosen placeholder and suggests no authentic basis for the postponement.
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Washington
Willie Ritchie
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