Hibbard Promises Nonpartisan Boston City Rule
Mayor elect Hibbard vowed to run Boston city government on a strictly nonpartisan basis. He said Republicans would be appointed on merit, Democrats not removed for party, and all would receive a square deal. The Ward 20 reception named club officers and directors for the coming year, with elections set for Jan 15.
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Hibbard
Ward 20
Ward 20 Young Men's Republican Club
Mr. Hibbard
Boston
J. W. Pond
Charles J. Beatey
Frank W. Whitman
Willard Casey
Charles F. Main
William Smith, Jr
Frank Brier
William S. Bramhall
Fred G. Smith
T. M. Mac Quaide
L. O'Hara
J. W. Webber
W. B
Mayor-elect Hibbard vows no party ties for two years
The mayor-elect announces he will not attend a Republican gathering for two years and passes a reform stance. He was elected by a mixed Democratic and Republican vote, as shown by the recount, without any deal with party leaders. He rejects being a machine politician in attitude and actions.
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Hibbard
Woman thwarted yeggs at Fresh Pond Boston & Maine station
Three yeggs entered the Fresh Pond station in Cambridge aiming to rob the safe and seize tickets. Miss Mary Wells, station agent, appeared as she opened for an inbound train and frightened them away by rushing the window to lock them in. They escaped through the window and fled up the track.
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Yeggmen
Fresh Pond
Boston & Maine Road
Cambridge
Miss Mary Wells
Miss Wells
Fat Cop Chases Robber Through Streets and Cellar
A police officer, stuck in a transom during a chase, miraculously rises unharmed and pursues two robbers. He tracks through alleys a yard and over a back fence, corners a youth named Augustus Williams aged 15 on West Eagle Street, while his companion escapes amid the crowd.
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Cehim
Augustus Williams
West Eagle Street
Mrs. Quincy A Shaw Remembers City Kindergartens
A Christmas tree event for 50 children in a city kindergarten was held yesterday morning. Mrs. Quincy A Shaw organized the celebration with the school committee granting $2 per class for gifts, yielding surprising joy from a modest sum.
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Quincy A. Shaw
Boston Swamped by Holiday Shoppers in Retail District
Boston’s retail core fills with women and families from Boston and across New England. Trains and trolleys bring shoppers from towns and villages, creating a festive, bustling scene as interest in gifts, toys, and clothing surges ahead of Christmas.
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Boston
Boston Ward
Generous Army Aids Santa Claus Letters In Boston
A Boston merchant secured 12 children letters to Santa Claus from readers of the Yesterday Post. The Postmaster General arranged for the Boston office to forward Santa letters to the Santa Claus Editor who will review cases and deliver hundreds more to readers willing to help. One letter describes a dying girl living in a tent with a struggling mother seeking a Christmas tree and small gifts. Other letters detail needy elderly couples in Wakefield and throughout the area.
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Santa Claus
Boston
von L. Meyer
Susie
Wakefield
Mass
Reed’s Ferry
N. H
Wood Wright
Reed's Ferry
Somerville
Santa
Boston Post
Mamma
Natick
Post Santa Claus
Chelsea
Post
Dow
Hazel
Suit Over Alienation of Affections in Brockton Case
Mrs. Alice A. Fay sues Miss Gertrude C. Rich of Quincy for 8000 dollars claiming Rich alienated her husband Peter E. Fay after 29 years of marriage. Fay asserts she forgives her husband but seeks damages. Rich declines comment.
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Brockton
Alice A. Fay
Gertrude C. Rich
Quincy
Peter E. Fay
Miss Rich
Mr. Fay
Thompson Bros
Campella
Rich Home On Sea Street Sells Property After Salt Attachment
An inquiry at the Rich home on Sea Street in Houghs Neck revealed a “For Sale” sign on the door. Reports say Miss Rich's house here has been attached over a salt issue brought by Mrs. Fay.
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Quincy
Rich
Sea Street
Hough's Neck
Salvation Army Tracks 400 Santa Letters From Post Office
Colonel Evans leads a Salvation Army team to investigate 400 Santa letters, assigning officers to East Boston Roxbury South Boston South End West End Charlestown North End Cambridge Malden Waltham Hyde Park Chelsea and other areas. A note describes a poverty stricken girl asking for a Teddy bear fire engine warm gloves and a collar for mom. Gifts can be sent via the Salvation Army home office since names and addresses cannot be released.
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Santa Claus
Evans
Salvation Army
Santa
East Boston
Rawson
Roxbury
Newcomb
South Boston
Hann
South End
Abrahams
West End
Charlestown
Eastwood
North End
Phillips
Cambridge
Crosby
Malden
Tibbetts
Waltham
Locke
Hyde Park
Donald
Chelsea
MacMullin
Mama
Brother
Papa
Army
Home Office
What Causes Headache From October to May
Column notes that headaches arise seasonally from October to May with the Colts cited as the most frequent cause. Mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy and credits E W Grove for a box priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Salvation Army Plans Christmas Food Baskets Event
Colonel Evans head of the Salvation Army in New England announced plans for Christmas at the Mechanics' building. At 9 o'clock in the morning 2100 baskets will be prepared each containing a four-pound chicken one quarter peck potatoes one turnip one quarter pound ground coffee and one quart.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Santa Claus
Colonel Evans
Salvation Army
New England
Mechanics
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Ointment Promises Refund
The Household Surgeon notes Druggists refund money if Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Ointment fails to cure ailments such as brown-tail poisoning itch or rash. A dated claim cites a 25 cent price and consumer protection promise.
President Roosevelt orders troops to leave Goldfield
Federal troops to return to their stations after Roosevelt states Nevada must handle order locally. Goldfield residents and mine owners express concern while miners' union insists no disorder exists and seeks peaceful adjustment. Captain Cox warns troops could be recalled if violence occurs.
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Goldfield
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nevada
United States
Roosevelt
MckKinnon
Miners’ Union
Cox
Ingalls
Esmeralda
O. N. Hilton
Goldfield Miners’ Union
Revere Water Sale Cash Dispute Draws Scrutiny
Attorney Walsworth for Revere citizens calls out a $20,000 claim in the water works sale with Winthrop. The Revere Board of Selectmen defer to the Water Board while rumors of graft spur calls for investigation and a possible future inquiry by authorities.
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Walsworth
United States District Attorney
French
Committee of
Revere
Winthrop
Revere Water Company
Samuel R. Cutler
Water Board
Finance Commission
Boston
Revere Water Works Company
Due Revere
Selectmen’s Chamber
Cutler
Keeping
Winthrop Water Works
Grip epidemic hits Wellesley College students
Over 100 cases of grip are reported among Wellesley College students. Many have gone home for the holidays while others must stay in bed until they recover. The text also promotes Lung Kuro as a pure remedy for coughs and throat infections.
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Wellesley College
North Carolina
Famous Guide Ben Osgood Dies in White Mountains
Ben Osgood 78 longtime guide known as Ben died in the White Mountains after a paralytic shock. He spent 28 seasons at the Glen House and over 40 years with Crawford House, guiding thousands including General Grant Josh Billings Artemus Ward and Mark Twain. Many Boston notables relied on him.
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Ben Osgood
White Mountains
Mr. Osgood
Ben
Crawford House
Glen House
New Hampshire
Osgood
General Grant
Josh Billings
Artemus Ward
Mark Twain
Boston
Charles M. Skinner Dead Playwright and Editor Brother of Otis Skinner
Charles M. Skinner, 55, author and playwright and longtime Brooklyn newspaper editorial writer and dramatic critic, died in Proctorsville Vermont. He was the brother of actor Otis Skinner.
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Proctorsville, Vt
Charles M. Skinner
Otis Skinner
Murder Plot Charged in Skowhegan Trial
Dr. Joseph B. Twaddelle of North Anson was charged in Skowhegan with plotting to murder his brother in law Fred Knight and Knight's father. Witnesses Stillings and Lashon testified Twaddelle offered money and provided knockout drops and a rifle to carry out the plan.
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Skowhegan
Joseph B. Twaddelle
North Anson
O. R. Bacheller
Charles P. Stillings
Walter Lashon
Twaddelle
Stillings
Knight
Twaddeile
Cure for Baby Eczema Promises Quick Relief
A mother chronicles two months of Cuticura treatment curing infant eczema after years of mismanagement by doctors. She reports sleep, sores, and itching improved within a week, complete clearing after two months, and no relapse at age two years seven months. Cuticura products marketed as complete skin remedies with world-wide sale.
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Walter
Louis Beck
R. F.D
San Antonio
Tex
Focter Tug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
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Stark Supply CO
Lenox St
Thomas Snow & Son
Ark “It
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Tel
Frederic J. Crosby
Warren St
Chael J
Boler
Mary A. Boler
Gates Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Kenney
Portland
Thomas Kenney
Patrick Kenney
Dale Street
Bury
St. Joseph's Church
Circuit Street
King
Ellen
William King
Marion Street
Rolfpe
Dorchester
Flo Rolfe
Oscar W. Rolfe
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Kodaks
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