Franklin fund hearings open on how to spend trust
The Franklin fund trustees hold a public hearing this afternoon to gather citizen suggestions on expending the 412000 available for public benefit. The new board includes three Franklin appointees plus notable figures such as Mayor Collins and Richard Olney and is portrayed as strong and trustworthy. The event marks the first proper exercise of the fund under court oversight after prior missteps by the Board of Aldermen.
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Common Council
Franklin Fund
Board of Trustees
Franklin
Mayor Collins
Richard Olney
William Endicott
Henry P. Bowditch
Henry S. Pritchett
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Charles ‘T. Gallagher
James J. Storrow
Frank K. Foster
Pritchett
Institute of Technology
Mr. Storrow
Amend the bill to curb Boston gas consolidation
A Boston gas hearings reveal the 1903 act allows a capital base far exceeding true value. The consolidation would inflate rates and tax the public for dividends on past extortion. An amendment should cap capital to genuine business needs and prevent future extortion. Governor Douglas or the new Legislature should act promptly.
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Boston
State House
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Consolidated Company
Humphreys
Gas Trust
Douglas
Roosevelt praised as world champ in boxing by professor
In a column by Newton Newkirk, Professor Mike Donovan. a self defence instructor and prizefighter, argues Theodore Roosevelt was destined for greatness whether in boxing or politics. He claims Teddy is a fighter not a sparrer, and that if he pursued boxing he could have become world champion. The piece reflects on predestination, success, and Roosevelt's legacy, suggesting his political path was perhaps wiser than a sensational boxing career.
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Mike Donovan
White House
Mike
Teddy
Theodore
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Wall Street
Miss Ghemgegee
Flere
Railroads for the Philippines That Promoters Demand
The letter argues that a 5 percent guarantee for 30 years would back Philippine railroad plans, benefiting white promoters while Americans earn the cost through labor. It warns imperialist profit will be paid by American workers and recalls Congress’s memory of Pacific ventures.
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United States
Congress
Graft Protests Over Philippine Railroad Bill
The speaker argues that railroads were forced on government for political unity in the past but denies any such need now for Philippine railways. He contends the bill enables graft through government guarantees and accuses backers of profiting through trickery.
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Philippine Railroads
White Mountain National Park Bill Heads to Congress
A bill with a favorable committee report proposes setting aside one million acres of the White Mountain region as a national park. Financed at five million dollars, the plan argues interstate stakes, protecting water supplies and regional industry, urging federal intervention beyond New Hampshire’s limited action.
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Congress
Committee On Forest Reservations
White Mountain
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
White Mountains
Perrine Addresses Commercial Club on Long Distance Power
Frederic A. C. Perrine spoke at the New Algonquin Club during the Commercial Club’s 28th regular meeting last evening, addressing the topic of long distance transmission of power.
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F. A. Perrine
Commercial Club
New Algonquin Club
Frederic A. C. Perrine
Where Is Col Bill Greene Find Him
A satirical note questions the whereabouts of Col. Bill Greene while discussing a loaded gun incident caused by a dog stepping on a trigger. The piece reviews The Old Farmer's Almanack humorously, praising its purity and moral tone and noting its practical, daily content across months and tides.
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Col
Bill Greene
Wisconsin
Christmas Baby and Mixed City Notes From Newspaper Row
Observant Citizen William Donovan learns prices for infant goods amid celebrating a bouncing 10 pound girl. Local voices praise Roxbury Outing Club plans and a winter reunion at Historic Hall. Fire hero George Titus modest about saving nine lives. Revere Town Hall doors trap a dancer overnight. James Roche to Genoa consulship enriches Italian sojourn. a new fashion hat prompts colonial reminiscences. A young man on a Newton car shows signs of inebriation while a companion exits. Jacob Stern organizes a budding orchestra. James Ginty named treasurer for Charlestown’s Seventeenth of June Carnival. a political plot simmers as letters reveal gas scandal ties and a love triangle.
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Revere Town Hall
Revere
James Jeffrey Roche
Roosevelt
Genoa
Italy
Roche
Strenuous Times Mr Snail Calls Auto Scorching Unsafe
A reader named Mr. Snail pledges to write to newspapers about dangerous driving after claiming that life is not safe due to auto scorching. The note expresses concern over road safety and urges action.
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Mr. Snail
Debutantes and Society News Roundup
Mrs. William M. Bremer and daughter Maud return from Europe on the Cymric amid wedding plans for Clifton Bremer and Leslie Morrison amid London accident delays. Bay State road hosts a reception by Mr. and Mrs. William Lindsay. Mrs. John L. Gardner hosts a niece’s dance with hundreds of cards issued. Dr. Bertram H. Waters heads to Southampton aboard the New York. Helen Prince sails to Europe to spend winter in Paris. Frances H. Stearns departs for Washington to pass the late winter at the New Willard. The Barker home on Maple street Brookline hosts a lively reception since their marriage. Mrs. H. A. Church of the Vendome ill with pneumonia, causing worry. Dorothy Fay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard Fay, attracts attention as a popular debutante.
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William M. Bremer
Maud Bremer
Lindsays
England
John L. Gardner
Catherine Gardner
Bertram H. Waters
Harvard
Southampton
New York
Helen Prince
Europe
Paris
Miss Prince
Frances H. Stearns
Berkeley
Magnolia
Washington
New Willard
Charles Miller Barker
Maple Street
Brookline
H. A. Church
Jealous hearts and a charity concert duet
In a tense scene Katherine explains a rumor about her. John confronts jealousy as he learns he misread her feelings. She reveals she has not given her heart to Hilton, insisting her affection is for someone else and hinting at a prior commitment.
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John
Katherine
Mr. Hilton
Hilton
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Roxbury
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Bedford
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Joseph R. Yendley
Henry D. Martin
Joseph Callahan
John H. Kennealy, Jr
Malcomb Robinson
Thomas G. Conlon
William M. Waul
James Guthrie
Daniel Desmond
Tek
Walter G. Hunt
Company A, Sixth Regiment
Wakefield
Suburban Military League
St George F. Titus
Charlestown
Newton
Kentucky
Jacob Stern
Jacob
Vrkkh
James M. Ginty
Elizabeth W. Gerritson
Willis Avenue
Everett
Marshford
Portieres
Bilkins
Kathie
Jasa Atenay
Ces
Woodward’s US
Tremont St
Cooper-Lowell. Co
Warren F. Wither
Ganoetn
D. Wheeler Cor
Beacon St
Mass. Ave
Walker-Rintels Drug Coo
H. A. Jaynes E Co
Washington Jaynes
Sugsner
Nan
Sunday Post
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa CO
Summer St
Mildred Campagne
Daily Post
Carmel
Paine Furniture CO
Canal ST
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