Carnegie Gives $540,000 for Boston Industrial Training Institute
New York reports Andrew Carnegie has donated 540000 dollars to Boston and will cofound an Industrial Training Institute with Benjamin Franklin. The venture will be run like the Cooper Institute in New York, with Dr. Pritchard leading the planning committee from MIT.
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Andrew Carnegie
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
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Herald
Cooper Institute
Pritchard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Carnegie
Franklin
Three Die Four Hurt In Massachusetts Boiler Disaster
Three men died and four were badly scalded in the Massachusetts fire room at League Island Navy Yard when a gasket failure on a starboard boiler caused steam and boiling water to surge. Lieutenant William Cole assisted in rescue before being injured himself. Injured men were treated at Naval Hospital Methodist and St Agnes Hospitals. The ship had been under repairs and was not aboard by local crew. Continued on page 8.
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Philadelphia
William Cole
Massachusetts
League Island Navy Yard
United States Navy
Naval Hospital
A. Anderson
James Wilson
Methodist Hospital
Joseph A. Duran
St. Agnes’ Hospital
Cole
Navy Yard
Edward Taussig
Boston Copper War Heats Up With Liar Retraction Duel
Colonel Bill Greene arrives in Boston to Demand a retraction from Thomas W. Lawson after accusing him of lying fakir and charlatan. Lawson counters that he will repeat his charges with more detail and hopes for a face to face showdown on the field of honor.
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Colonel Greene
Standard Oil
Mr. Lawson
Boston Post
Boston
Lawson
Bill Greene
New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Post
Greene
Greene Consolidated Copper Company
Amalgamated Copper
Carnegie on labor peace and industrial war
Andrew Carnegie told the National Civic Federation that most workers enjoy industrial peace, noting peaceful relations in agriculture and domestic service. He warned against replacing experienced, skilled workers with new hires at large plants, stressing the personal bond between employer and employee and the drag on morale and family welfare when outsiders take key roles.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
National Civic Federation
Boston Area Weather Forecast Continues on Page Ten
Continued on page 10 reports cloudy conditions for Boston and vicinity. Friday is expected to be generally cloudy with a probability of snow. The forecast emphasizes unsettled winter weather and potential snowfall in the early part of the weekend.
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Vicinity
Tunnel to Open Dec 23 East Boston tunnel opening planned
On Friday December 23 the East Boston tunnel will be opened to the public with informal ceremonies. Officials say cars will run as if through the tunnel for a century. Residents of East Boston expect rapid transit relief from ferry congestion.
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L Road
Boston
Two Dead as Elk River Bridge Collapses in Charleston
Charleston West Virginia December 15 two people died and five were seriously injured when the Elk River suspension bridge linking East and West Charleston collapsed. Six children and several pedestrians were on the bridge. Rescue teams opened paths through ice while steamer Baxter aided the operation. Bodies of Mamie Higinbothan and Annie Humphreys recovered as search continued. The 500 foot single span bridge built in 1852 had long carried heavy traffic despite unsafe condition notices.
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W. Va
Elk River
Baxter
Mamie Higginbothan
Annie Humphreys
Tech riot trial roomer cites officer clubbing students
Police trial over misconduct at the Tech riot of Nov. 2 continues with Daniels and Dolkie identifying Sergeant Fitzgerald as the clubber. Mathesius testifies he suffered a severe head injury and will lose a year of study, while Roe and others recount their actions that night.
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Daniels
Dolkie
Fitzgerald
Tech
George Daniels
Bartlett
Mr. Barrett
Fred Dolkie
William F. Turnbull
Proctor
Everett Bennett Roe
Sergeant Fitzgerald
Roe
Harvard
Groans for Chamberlain at London East End meeting
Joseph Chamberlain spoke at a crowded London East End gathering presided over by C A Pearson. Outside, unemployed protesters groaned as the hall overflowed, while inside the audience greeted him with long cheering breaks. He focused his address on the fiscal question.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
London East Enders
C. A. Pearson
Mr. Chamberlain
Ginger dominance at San Ford fair claims top ginger title
Ginger from San Ford named best of gingers in a local tasting and display event. Judges praised its aroma, heat level, and smooth finish highlighting the standout qualities of Chills, grip, and fevers variety showcased.
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Sanford
Breaks Up a Cold in One Day Lung Help Claims
A vintage medical marketing note asserts that lung cure treats colds in a day and credits Father John’s Medicine with fifty years of use by doctors. It presents bold claims about rapid relief and trusted efficacy.
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Father John
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Charles Rizzle
Touraine
W. C. Greene
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Washington ST
Sergi. Fitzgerald
Creed
Rogers Steps
Mr. Creed
Judge Emmons
C. MacGregor
R. B. Lowe
F. P. Mathesius
Boothby Hospital
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