Miss Margaret Wilson Seeks Useful Christmas Giving Plan
In Washington on December 17 Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson, chair of the Washington committee for the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving, proposed a plan for useful Christmas giving to local "spugs" that she believes could alter the national Christmas spirit. She emphasized the movement targets not just wasteful gifts but promotes practical giving.
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Washington
Margaret Woodrow Wilson
Society For the Prevention of
Hewitt Papers Suspected Fraud Plugs Ballot Access
The Election Board and police probe alleged forged Hewitt nomination papers for City Council candidacy in Brighton. Assistant District Attorney McIsaac led the inquiry as officers questioned signers and examined hundreds of signatures, with more than 50 papers under suspicion and arrests anticipated.
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Lewis J. Hewitt
Brighton
McIsaac
Rooney
Hewitt
Municipal League
Watson
Corbett
Election Board
Pelletier
MelIsaac
Mr. Hewitt
Head of Printing Firm Denies Forged Nomination Signatures
Mr Hewitt head of Atlantic Printing Company at 179 South Street and resident at 114 Brooks Street Brighton is a Republican in state and national politics. Attorney Charles Baxter said Hewitt knew nothing of forged names or the total estimated over a thousand and had not obtained necessary signatures to assure council nomination.
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Mr. Hewitt
Atlantic Printing Company
South Street
Brooks Street
Brighton
Charles Baxter
Hewitt
Council
Miss Wilson Seeks Local Charity Drive This Christmas
Miss Wilson proposes that local songs and interested individuals or groups identify and aid a single person in need this Christmas. She provides charitable society addresses for carefully investigated cases, urging giving for joy and ongoing relief, not obligation.
Report of MA SPCA monthly activities by President Rowley
President Rowley at the MA SPCA board meeting outlined last month totals: 4652 animals examined, 481 horses seized from pedlers, 22 prosecutions with 20 convictions, 117 horses removed from work, 169 horses euthanized. Stockyards and abattoirs inspected 32 194 animals, 43 cattle swine and sheep killed. 552 animals treated at the free dispensary. Donations included 1212 50 bequest from Mrs Lidian Emerson, 18 balance from Mrs Sarah E Skinner, 261 90 for Angell Memorial, bazaar proceeds from Mrs W J McDonald, 1 gift from Miss Charlotte C Ramsay, 20 from Miss F E Cole, 15 from Augustus Hemenway and Mrs Emmons Crocker. The society recalled 1000 from William H Reynard will and 500 from Miss Helen M Griggs will.
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Massachusetts S. P. Cc. A
Rowley
Massachusetts
Prisons to End, Says District Attorney at Banquet
District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier told a Quincy House banquet honoring Senator Francis J. Worgan that prisons would be abolished within a decade as no longer needed. He rejected claims that crime is overwhelming, noting ongoing improvements in government and laws. Other speakers included Judge Patrick Keating Attorney General Thomas Boynton Calvin Coolidge and Matthew Cummings.
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Joseph C. Pelletier
Francis J. Worgan
Jamaica Plain
Quincy House
Patrick Keating
Thomas Boynton
Calvin Coolidge
Matthew Cummings
Publisher Edwin Ginn Improves After Illness
Edwin Ginn the Boston publisher who suffered paralysis on Monday is reported improving. His physician expects he will recover though he will remain bedridden for several days.
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Edwin Ginn
Boston
Boston Hearing Urges Fire Prevention Reforms
William J. Paul told a Chamber of Commerce hearing that most mercantile buildings in Boston lack proper egress. He warned that 100 to 200 girls could be burned to death in a fire in one inspected building.
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Boston
William J. Paul
Chamber of Commerce
Boston Struggles With Fire Prevention, Worcester and Springfield Worse
Speakers warned Boston faces serious fire prevention problems while noting Worcester and Springfield are in worse shape. Chamber leaders urged action and pledged to press for improvements.
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Boston
Worcester
Springfield
Chamber
Ask
Inaugural Fire Policy Debated by Massachusetts Leaders
Governor elect Walsh will include a fire policy definition in his inauguration. Fire Commissioner Cole outlines a bill for expanded powers. A committee led by Clarence Blackall will report in a week on the best course, with members from the fire department insurance and labor groups.
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Walsh
Cole
Chamber
Clarence H. Blackall
Charles H. Cole
Arthur G. Everett
G. A. A. Pevey
Massachusetts Fire Insurance Association
M. A. Murphy
Central Labor Union
Leslie CC. Mead
W. F. Paul
Real Estate Authority
Roberts. Coffin
Four Reserve Men Promoted to Patrolmen
In a general order Police Commissioner Stephen O Meara promotes Edward A Burke William E Cummings John F Maguire and Charles M Houghton from reserve to patrolman They keep their current station attachments at Joy East Dedham West Roxbury and Fast Boston respectively.
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Stephen O'Meara
Edward A. Burke
Joy Street
William E. Cummings
Press Club Hires Steward and Opens Den
Frank Clough, ex steward of the Hotel Westminster and the Vesper Country Club, began duties as steward of the Press Club yesterday. He plans to improve the club cuisine while the famed den of the club was opened for the first time, offering a comfortable retreat for weary newspaper men.
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Frank Clough
Westminster
Vesper Country Club
Press Club
Two Large Sharks Brought to Wharf by Local Fishermen
Fishermen from off Graves landed two large sharks yesterday. A 175 pound shark aboard the schooner Priscilla Smith was gaffed after a fierce struggle and sold for seven dollars. A 50 pound shark from the schooner Harriet brought in from the same grounds netted four dollars.
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Priscilla Smith
Harriett
Planning to Oust George from Freeville Republic
The New York State Board of Charities will likely recommend removing William R. George from the George Junior Republic at Freeville after a months long probe. The board adopted a special committee report citing administration charges and may also remove all girls from the republic. >
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New York
William R. George
G George Junior Republic
Freeville
N. Y
State Board of Charities
George
Republic
Mr. George
R. M. Hebberd
North Dakota
25 Bodies Recovered From Colorado Mine Disaster
Det 17 reports 25 of 37 men killed in yesterday's Vulcan mine explosion were removed from the work rooms. Three more bodies found in the west entry rooms. General funeral planned at cemetery where 1896 victims were interred.
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Col
Vulcan
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Van Loons Shine in Next Sunday Post Comic Section
The playful Van Loons return with more humor in the comic section of next Sunday's Post. The feature promises lighter fare and familiar setups for readers seeking a chance to smile.
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Roy Norton
Funny van Loons
Next Sunday
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