Boston College to acquire Newton site for new college buildings
The article describes Boston College purchasing 30 acres in Chestnut Hill Newton near Lake Street station for a projected campus and buildings. The land value is 180000 with a total site valuation of 187500, while initial building cost is projected at 125000, to be funded by alumni support. The plan, endorsed by Archbishop O Connell, may take years and could lead to a university of first importance with a preparatory division on Harrison Avenue. Continued on Page 12-8d Column.
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill
Newton
Lake Street
Boston Elevated
Provident Institution For Savings
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Henry F. Shaw
Archbishop O'Connell
Harrison Avenue
South Street
Beacon Street
New England
Harvard scholarship goes to Boston newsboy Samuel Levine
Samuel Albert Levine a 16 year old Boston newsboy from 16 Union Park Street wins a Harvard University scholarship at Sanders Theatre. He has run a newspaper route for nine years and was among Harvard’s youngest freshmen. He saved money for college and plans to work toward further scholarships while keeping a Sunday route. He contemplates a future in science or medicine.
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Sanders Theatre
Harvard University
Boston
Samuel Albert Levine
Union Park
Levine
Harvard
Tremont Street
Park Street
English High School
Post
City purchases under scrutiny to grand jury
After a prolonged conference between District Attorney Moran and Attorney M J Sughrue of the Finance Commission, all evidence on the Maher flagstone purchase at double prior prices and on the Codman Street land deal at double the owner's offer will be presented to the grand jury.
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Moran
M. J. Sughrue
Finance Commission
Maher
Codman Street
Grand Jury
Officials weigh charges as Norton fined in city larceny case
Moran and Sughrue prepared the case from transcripts of conversations with city employees and officials. Judge Raymond fined ex foreman John C Norton $150 for larceny from the city. Moran doubts Norton acted alone and says higher ups may be involved. Finance Commission scheduled an executive session to review sensational evidence and issue a likely consequential statement.
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Messrs. Moran and
Sughrue
Moran
Raymond
Superior Court
John C. Norton
Back Bay City
Norton
Finance Commission
Refused Toast to Roosevelt Sparks Banquet Silence
Dr William J Long returned from Montreal where he attended the 49th annual dinner of the Province of Quebec Fish and Game Protective Association. A guest proposed a toast to Theodore Roosevelt, but the 200 banqueters remained silent and continued with the banquet.
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Stamford
Conn
William J. Long
Montreal
Province of Quebec Fish and Game Protective Association
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Many Tolls In Appeal For Santa Claus Letters
Children sent heartfelt letters to the Post asking for Santa Claus help and generous readers promised to aid. A woman offered to handle six letters, another three, others two or one. A Lawrence girl and friends volunteered to assist, with a merchant and others also offering support.
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Santa Claus
Lawrence
Mysterious Vial in Baker Case Review
Walter F. Baker a wealthy Boston man who died at Frank H. Hurds Bogota New Jersey home reportedly used a mysterious drug from a small bottle. Detectives seek confirmation of the report as investigations continue.
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Baker
New York
Walter F. Baker
Boston
Frank H. Hurd
Bogota
N. J
North Attleboro Jeweler's National Bank Closed after Death
New York reports the Jeweler National Bank of North Attleboro Massachusetts closed after cashier Frederick E Sargent was found dead. Albert H Wiggin blamed the closure on the deceased and said the bank examiners found Sargent had exceeded authority and made loans to his own interests. Directors ordered the bank kept closed during the inquiry and expect it not to reopen soon.
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Jewellers’ National Bank
North Attleboro
Sargent
New York
Mass
National Bank
Frederick E. Sargent
Albert H. Wiggin
Wiggin
F. E. Sargent
National Bank of
Currier of
Boston
Jewelers National Bank closed by OCC action in North Attleboro
Bank directors and bank examiners Rosbury and Currier had been rigorously examining the books since early morning when the controller of currency ordered closure. The notice was posted on the bank door as the situation unfolded with officials continuing coverage into the afternoon.
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North Attleboro Bank
Attleboro
National Bank and
Alfred Ewer
Roxbury
Henry F. Currier
Contractor Frederick Mayo Dies Sudden in Dining Room
Frederick P. Mayo, a Medford and Lawrence contractor, collapsed dead in a private dining room at Houseman’s on Avery Street. His companion, a woman named West, is detained at Lagrange Street station. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Stedman will determine the cause. Mayo was noted for work at Arlington Mills in Lawrence and had homes in Medford.
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Houseman's Restaurant
Avery Street
Frederick P. Mayo
Medford and Lawrence
West
Lagrange Street
Stedman
Mayo
Lawrence
Arlington Mills
Broadway
Medford
Medford Inn
Fair Weather Forecast For Boston And Region
Boston and vicinity expect fair conditions Thursday and Friday with light to fresh west winds. New England sees fair weather through Thursday and Friday with light to fresh west winds. Eastern New York reports partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with fair skies and similar light to fresh west winds.
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Boston and Vicinity
Wastiington
New England
New York
Mothers Mind Is a Blank Husband Pleads in
A court case unfolds as a husband pleads in a blank mind et al scenario. The article presents limited readable details with focus on the legal proceeding and involved party.
Thought Children Were Safe at Home- Test Ends in Failure
In Taunton on December 18 John Ball returns home after an extended hospital visit to learn his two children Gracie and Tommy Ball remain missing. Ball and police matron Miss Annie Lee Ridgway confront Mrs. Ball about the two weeks they have been away with her, with no sign of their return.
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Taunton
John Ball
Gracie
Tommy Ball
Brockton
Ball
Mary
Mrs. Ball
Dr. Goss
Miss Ridgeway
Somerville Drugist Surrenders Liquor License Amid Bar Talk
Alderman McFargland cited a report showing Willis S. L. Furbush of Teele Square posted 4002 liquor sales in a year and surrendered his sixth class license. Furbush defended himself saying he resented bar room insinuations and defended West Somerville residents in his books.
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McFagland
Somerville
Teele Square
McFarland
Furbush
cFarland
West Somerville
Wireless Telegraphy Breakthrough Aims Ireland America Link
Dec 18 Copenhagen report on Professor Poulsen's new long distance wireless phone system. He projects connecting America and Ireland by February next. Visitors include Dr Mauricie F Egan American minister and colleagues from the American and French legations.
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Copenhagen
Poulsen
America
Ireland
Mauricie F. Egan
Legation
Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line Ad
Transit note announces trolley air line from Park Square with cars every 15 minutes. Subway cars connect with extra cars at Chestnut Hill. Low fares advertised.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley
Park Square
Chestnut Hill
Ady
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Ward
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South End
Park ST. Corner
Washington St
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Japan
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