Taft Rejects Army Condition Disclosure Probe Planned
President Taft will not allow public knowledge of the U S army condition after Secretary of War Dickinson drafts a report to Congress. The decision followed a conference with Dickinson, Hull of the House military affairs committee, and Representative McLachlan of California.
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Washington
Taft
United States Army
Dickinson
Congress
Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
McLachlan
California
House
Senate
Snow Wedding at Dreamwold for Miss Lawson
A fairyland wedding at Dreamwold for Miss Lawson with a snow theme and 10 000 white roses. Guests included Congressman Samuel A McCall, ex congressman L D Pasley and numerous Boston and Harvard attendees. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John W Suter with Mr Lawson giving the bride away. The couple plans a Portland Oregon honeymoon while the estate lit up for the night event and a later dance and gifts followed.
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Lana
Claus
Lawson
John W. Suter
Winchester
Elizabeth Walsh
Jean
Bunny) Lawson
S. Dacre Bush
Gordon Ware
Alexander Witherill
Laurence B. Lunt
C. D. Moss
Frank Harding
Patrick Grant
Douglas Lawson
Truscott Huidekoper
Philadelphia
Portland
Ore
McCall
A. Gutterson
Gutterson
Forbes
L. D. Pasley
Hudson
W. H. Cambridge
St. Mark's School
Southboro
Steve Philbin
Yale
George Badger
George H. Washburn
Franklin Bancroft
Franklin Bancroft, Jr
Newton
Pierce T. Bufferu
Prescott Bigelow
Edward A. McSweeney
James Goodwillie
Arlington
Harvard
Boston
Harvard Commencement Could Move Outdoors to Stadium
Judge Francis C. Lowell, class of 1876, proposes using the Stadium to solve overcrowded Harvard commencement. He argues 4000 graduates cannot fit a 2000-seat hall and notes the Stadium would accommodate all graduates and even their sisters and aunts in a single, suitable venue.
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Francis C. Lowell
United States Court
Harvard
Harvard Alumni Bulletin
Lowell
Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Stomach Relief
A vintage ad claims Pape's Diapepsin digests any food and relieves indigestion in five minutes. It touts cures for sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and nausea, recommending a 50 cent case from any drugstore and claiming broad success in the US, England, and Canada.
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United States
England
Canada
Guests in Crash at Dreamwold Wedding Sleigh Incident
A sleigh bearing wedding guests from the Lawson McCall ceremony at Dreamwold collided with the rear of a stalled auto driven by Dr. George Osgood. The Lawson horses bolted and the pole snapped, tossing riders into the snow as they hurried to catch the 6 12 train to Boston.
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Egypt
Dreamwold
Allen Arnold
Thomas W. Lawson
Arnold
Annie
Robert Eixon
Louise
Madeline Dixon
Lawson
Boston
George Osgood
Cohasset
Paine Furniture Co Displays Large Holiday Gift Collection
The Paine Furniture Company in Boston unveils a holiday display replacing heavy home furniture with lighter gift‑oriented pieces. The main floor features tables, desks, stands, and specialty items while the second floor showcases rugs and tapestries arranged as gift selections.
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Paine Furniture Company
Boston
Paine Company
Amd
Governor Draper Seals Commonwealth Pier Lease Deal
Governor Draper completes the lease of Commonwealth Pier at South Boston to Old Colony Railroad Company for 30 years starting December 1 1910. The rental is 70000 annually plus payment of city taxes, with the agreement documented by the Governor the Harbor and Land Commissioners and the executive council.
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Draper
Old Colony Railroad Company
Commonwealth Pier
South
Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Old Colony Railroad
City of
William A. Murphy
South Boston
Old Colony Railroad—Company
Executive Council
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Commonwealth
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Summer Street
Northern Avenue
Storm King Pounds New England Coast
A nor’easter blasted the Atlantic coast with strong winds and rapid temperature drops. Snow blanketed cities from Block Island to Boston while Buffalo and Eastport logged the heaviest precipitation and power lines and signage suffered minor damage.
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Storm King
New England
Cadets Promenade Concert Delights Armory Crowd
The Second Promenade concert of the First Corps Cadets was held last evening December 15 in the Columbus avenue armory. The drill hall was festively decorated with palms and the ladies in gowns contrasted with the cadets in full dress. The Cadet Band led by Band Master John B Fielding played from 8:30 to 9:00, followed by dancing until midnight. About 700 attendees were present.
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First Corps
Columbus Avenue
John
Fielding
Owen Wister Ill in Chicago Hotel
Author Owen Wister is seriously ill at a Chicago hotel after arriving from Philadelphia with friend Walter T. Smith. Physicians have not diagnosed the ailment, and he cannot receive visitors at this time.
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Owen Wister
Chicago
Hig
Walter T. Smith
Philadelphia
Curious landowner claims 20 years without a cold
Winsted Conn December 15 Landlord Julius Barton of Millerton New York says he has not had a cold in 20 years. He quips that he keeps salt in his stockings when he changes them and credits his unusual health habit.
Bonner Family Welcomes 28th Child in Newcastle
Richmond Indiana December 15 reports the 28th child born to Mr and Mrs Jason Bonner of Newcastle. Twenty one children are living. Mr Bonner is 49 and his wife is four years younger.
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Richmond
Ind
Jason Bonner
Newcastle
Bonner
Proposal on Sled Ends in Mountain Marriage
Mt. Vernon New York December 16 Rodman Pitman proposed to Miss Jean Whiting as they sped down a snow covered hill. She said yes. The couple secured a license with Mt. Vernon city clerk at midnight and were married by Rev. Charles F Canedy.
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MT. Vernon
N. Y
Jean Whiting
Rodman V. Pitman
Charles F. Canedy
the Trinity Church
Horse Recoils at Auto Dies of Fright Near Springfield
A horse owned by W. P. Moore of Springfield was driven to town after eight years away and, upon seeing an automobile for the first time, reared and died from fright. The incident occurred in Springfield, with Moore as the owner.
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Auto Palmer
W. P. Moore
Springfeld
Oldest bona fide student in U S is 80 year old freshman
Seattle December 15 J P Fraser a student in the chemistry department of the University of Washington is said by Registrar Herbert T Condon to be the oldest bona fide student registered at any institution of learning in the United States He is past 80 and was formerly a practicing physician
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Seattle
J. Pp. Fraser
University of Washington
Herbert T. Condon
United States
Fraser
Left $10,000 If He Won't Preach Riverhead Item
Riverhead Long Island report notes the will of Mrs. Helen C H Stone leaving $10,000 to 11 year old Thomas Gilbert Osborne if he does not enter the pulpit. The will cites a belief clergy, especially Methodist, lack fixed rest and a steady home.
Brief remark on independence and finances
A short passage notes that he values independence and does not require money to settle down. It frames personal choice over financial need without specifying dates or locations.
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Dence
Julia's Charm Fades as Woman Reaches New York
Julia Bezler a dressmaker arrives in New York from Russian Poland after five years apart from her sweetheart in Salem Massachusetts who funded her passage. He meets her briefly at Hills Island then leaves for Salem, while she ends the trip without distress and enjoys a gratis journey.
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Julia
New York
Julia Bezler
Poland
Salem
Mass
Hills Island
Board Ignores Woods Vetoes in Somerville Meeting
At a special Somerville Board of Aldermen session the two vetoes from Mayor Woods were passed unanimously, bringing his total since January to sixteen. The board overrode votes on license grants for a garage and a $1900 appropriation for extra school window spaces, amid long standing tensions and sharp rebukes.
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Woods
Somerville
Board of Aldermen
Andrew J. Walker
Little
Chinaman Prevented Massacre in Chinese Riots
Americans in Lienchow were saved from a massacre during September riots in Kuangtung province by prompt measures from Colonel Lui who commanded local Chinese troops. The State Department released details of the disturbance today.
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Washington
Lienchow
Kuangtung Province
China
Lui
State Department
Riot Destruction Hits Mission Properties in China
No Americans were killed but substantial missionary property at Say Kwong was destroyed. The American consul-general in Canton said Colonel Lui, during the riots, personally led a guard to the American Presbyterian mission and removed ferryboats to block rioters, helping save the mission. All Chinese schools in Lienchow were destroyed. On October 31 riots moved to Sam Kwong, destroying the American Presbyterian school and chapel, a Baptist chapel, and the home of Miss Johnston, an independent missionary.
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Canton
Lui
Lienchow
Sam Kwong
Miss Johnston
Professional Women Host Luncheon at Lenox Hotel
Mrs Curtis Guild Jr and Miss Bal eonora Sears led a group of distinguished guests at the Holly Luncheon of the Professional Women's Club held yesterday at the Lenox Hotel. Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman Nelile Bly Marian Longfellow Lilian Tortorelli and Christie MacDonald attended. Readings by Marie Ware Laughton Carolyn Foye Flanders and Marian Longfellow followed. Duets by Janette Noyes Rice and Jillian Tortorelli with Carrie Lois Halley at the piano.
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Paine Furniture CO
Old Colony Road
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Block Island
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