Bogan Urges Three Rs Focus for Boston Schools
Dr. Frederick J. Bogan newly elected Boston School Committee member says priority is thorough instruction in the three Rs, citing business leaders who complain graduates lack arithmetic and letter-writing skills. He opposes sex hygiene teaching and plans on-ground study before acting. Bogan, a Dorchester resident and ENT specialist, emphasizes improving schooling to prepare poor children for life.
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Frederick J. Bogan
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Bogan
Ninth Regiment
Charlestown
Dorchester
Dr Bogan Elected to Boston School Board in Landmark Victory
Early returns show Dr Bogan winning the school board seat and leading the Public School Association to its first defeat since establishing a five member committee. Reporters pressed for plans as the new committeeman-elect prepared to share his views. The question of his stance prompted the opening remark.
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Dr. Bogan
Public School Association
Boston
Antacid Remedy for Stomach Acidity Advertised
A historical advertisement promotes bisulated magnesia as a remedy for indigestion wind and stomach ache caused by fermentation. It claims a teaspoon in water after meals halts fermentation neutralizes acids and relieves discomfort, advising readers to obtain the antacid from a pharmacist.
Richardo Held on White Slave Act Charge in Providence
Luigi Richardo was held in bail of 6000 by a federal commissioner on a Mann act violation charge. He allegedly brought Theresa Cappumo from Boston to Providence for immoral purposes. Richardo is 22 and Cappumo 17.
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Providence
R. I
Luigi Richardo
Theresa Cappumo
Boston
Richardo
Miss Cappumo
Wellesley Benefit Given at Natick for College Hall
In Natick on December 16 the Wellesley College sophomore class staged a benefit for the fire fund. The program included moving pictures of college life and a Glee Club performance, netting considerable money for rebuilding the college hall.
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Natick
Wellesley College
Glee Club
Cruiser Ordered to Guard Canal Neutrality
Secretary Daniels ordered the cruiser Tacoma now in San Domingo to Colon to guard against neutrality violations of the Panama Canal. Colonel Goethals again cable the War Secretary asking for torpedo boat destroyers in canal ports to preserve canal zone neutrality.
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Daniels
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San Domingo
Colon
Panama Canal
Panama
George W. Goethals
Canal
Canal Zone
Goethals Says Canal Ports Used for Communication
Colonel Goethals states he cannot prevent canal and Panama ports from being used as a communications link. He notes these ports are currently serving that role and calls for torpedo boat destroyers at canal ports, comparing need to other American ports. He cites reports of the isthmian area serving as a temporary supply transfer base and communication hub.
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Goethals
Canal Or
Panama
Canal
American
Apartment Hotel Evicted in Back Bay
The Hotel Mountfort at Mountfort and Beacon streets was dark and empty after a new landlord took possession. Thirty guests were driven out and moved to new dwellings. “For Sale” signs appeared, furniture was removed, and valuables reportedly scattered by a moving crew. Many tenants found nearby housing, others searched for days.
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Hotel
Mountfort
Beacon Streets
Back Bay
Bronchial Cough Ad Claims Scott's Emulsion
Advertisement describes bronchial cough problems and recommends Scott's Emulsion as a remedy. Mentions relief from bronchitis symptoms, a long-standing product, and the firm Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
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Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N
Hamlet Presented by Boston College Students
The annual Shakespeare production by Boston College students was staged last night in the old college hall. Frederick Wennerberg played Hamlet to warm acclaim, with strong turns by William R. Duffy Polonius Michael F O Neil as King Claudius and William Carney as Laertes.
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Boston College
Old College Hall
Hamlet
Frederick Wennerberg
William R. Duffy
James Montgomery Flagg Answers Is Christmas a Bore
The next Sunday Post features James Montgomery Flagg addressing whether Christmas is exciting or dull with illustrations and accompanying text, exploring public sentiment about the holiday.
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James Montgomery Flagg
Sunday Post
Boston Skating Weather Brings Ideal Week Ahead
The weather bureau reports the season's best skating conditions in Boston and across the country. Temperatures yesterday matched Tuesday's, with clear cold weather expected to continue for a week, promising ideal days for skating.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
Harrison's Sale of Chinchilla Coats on Washington Street
Chinchilla overcoats in blue black and gray priced at $9.75 retail. Styles include shawl collars single and double breasted with fancy blanket backs and silk sleeve linings. Located at 662 672 Washington Street at Beach corner.
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Harrison's
Washington Street
Cor. Beach
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