Woman Fails to Drive Nail as Boy Sparks Weather Talk
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a morning on High Street where a woman with hammer and nail is teased by a grocery boy who bets she cannot drive the nail. He urges her to try simpler work while commenting on the weather and public perception of women’s domestic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Gallagher
O. K
Detroit Free Press
Emile Platel
Sixth Avenue
Platel
West Twenty-seventh Street
Williams
Commissioner Voorhis
Voorh
Eliendorfer
Bob Vail
Gastlin
Vail
Gannon
Georgiana Hastings
Twenty-Second
Devery
Goff
Lexow
Gardner
Harvard Glee Club Trip Promises Varied Concert Tour
Harvard Glee Banjo and Mandolin Clubs left on a Christmas tour, performing in Worcester before heading to New York and Baltimore. Forty five members travel to Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis St. Louis Kansas City Milwaukee Chicago with itineraries and hotel details provided by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and positive advance ticket notes from western cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Association Hall
Worcester
New York
Roy Blue Line
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Chicago
P. H. Lombard
R. L. Whitman
R. L. Scaife
F. E. Barry
Dp. E. Mitchell
A. P. Carter
K. DP. Hood
H. R. Storrs
J. L. Bremer
G. H. Spalding
A. R. Sheriff
Viola
F. L. Waldo
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Burns's Visit to Boston by John Burns Address at Faneuil Hall
Central Labor Union engaged Faneuil Hall for January 2 to host John Burns M P who will address Boston and area labor groups on proper conduct of labor organizations. He will critique the American system and propose remedies. A reception awaits Burns on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Faneuil Hall
John Burns
M. P
Boston
Vicinity
Salvation Army Jubilee Brass Band Concert Tonight
The Salvation Army Jubilee Brass Band returns to perform Monday night in their hall at Washington and Pine streets. The group has shown notable improvement since touring New England, completed after three months away. Comrade Ekblom will perform on the bottle phone using two tobacco pipes, to extract music from sarsaparilla bottles. Brigadier Brower will lead a hallelujah wedding during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Jubilee Brass Band
Washington
Pine Streets
New England States
Ekblom
Brower
A Helping Hand to the Helping Hand
The New England Helping Hand Society at 119 Charles Street receives $2000 from the late Jonathan Hildreth of Lyndheboro New Hampshire. The will places the property in trust to W R Putnam of Woburn Massachusetts to fund a permanent home and maximize good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Helping Hand Society
Charles Street
Jonathan Hildreth
Lyndheboro
N. H
W. R. Putnam
Woburn
Mass
Bear Cocoanut Cakes price note
No 17 Bear Cocoanut Cakes eight cents per dozen sold. Buyers are learning they compare favorably with 15 and 20 cent varieties. No 18 left.
Fort Custer Mission Aims to Uplift Crow Nation
The American Missionary Association of Congregational Churches opens a new agency among the Crow at Fort Custer Montana. It rejects government funded contract schools and plans an independent mission to uplift Crow people with a school and spiritual instruction. Rev C J Ryder inspected the Crow reservation and called the mission a key factor in intellectual and spiritual advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Missionary Association of Congregational Churches
Montana
Fort Custer
Custer Battlefield
Crow Agency
General Custer
The
American Missionary Association
United States
C. J. Ryder
Boston
New York
Mayor Elect Curtis Entertained by Boston Press Club
The Boston Press Club held a cordial reception for Mayor elect Edwin Upton Curtis with about 150 members present. Officers William E. Brigham and others organized the event, secretary Courtenay Guild joined, and entertainment included whistling, piano, and a speech by Roland Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Press Club
Edwin Upton Curtis
Wiliam E. Brigham
William B. Smart
J. W. Hemmenway
F. C. Richmond
W. J. Keating
M. W. Ahern
L. B. Porter
Courtenay Guild
Emil Schwab
Guild
Roland Reed
Gougar v Morse: Judge Delays Ruling On New Trial Motion
In U S Circuit Court Judge Putnam heard two motions for a new trial in Gougar versus Morse. The suit claims libel over a letter calling Gougar “a soldier of fortune.” Verdict favored Morse weeks ago. Judge Putnam indicated Gougar cannot receive substantial damages but may secure costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Gouger
E. A. Morse
Putnam
United States Circuit Court
Gougar
Emblemizing Lafayette Grave Reported by Nathan Appleton
Captain Nathan Appleton reports the emblem marking at Lafayette's grave in Paris on October 19. At the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting on December 21, thirty-one applications were reviewed, including two Lafayette descendants De Sahune Lafayette and Paul de Lahune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Nathan Appleton
Boston
Lafayette
Paris
de Sahune Lafayette
M. George Washington de Lafayette
Dobsons Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary At Thorndike
Mr and Mrs William T Dobson of 6 West Newton Street observed their twentieth anniversary with a reception at the Thorndike last evening attended by about 100 guests. Mr and Mrs Henry W Poor of Medford assisted in receiving. A musical program featured pianists and vocalists including Miss Thompson Worcester Miss Cora Haven Miss Maud Stevens Miss M B Miller George Hunt Oren Hooper Oshkosh Wis and G R C Dean Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Dobson
West Newton Street
Thorndike
Dobson
Henry W. Poor
Medford
Miss Thompson
Worcester
Cora Haven
Maud Stevens
M. B. Miller
George Hunt
Oren Hooper
Oshkosh
Wic
G. R. C. Dean
Iowa
Disgraced Captain Describes Disorderly House Ties
In testimony before investigators, Captain Williams admits corruption links with disorderly houses, detailing protection payments from saloon keepers, policy shop operators, and Bohemian liquor dealers. He names wardmen and inspectors involved, and notes transfers while outlining payments to Williams.
Help Wanted 50 Experienced Pack Room Men
The request asks shoppers to carry away smaller packages to ease packing room congestion. The firm will increase delivery force and seeks at once 50 experienced men for the packing room. Apply to the Superintendent.
Police graft witness details bribes to police and officials
A Lexow commission witness describes payoffs from liquor dealers and pool rooms across precincts including twenty-seventh and fifth precincts. He testifies to protecting vice houses, false reports, and meetings with inspectors and captains, naming figures such as Byrnes Williams and McAvoy, with promotion payments and political influence implied.
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Steers
Tie
Twenty-Fifth Precinct
Campbell
Martin
Gannon
Steamboat Squad
Policy
Bohemian Liquor Dealers’ Association
Parker
Inspector Williams
Stether
Williams
Gunner
Wardman Campbell
Price
Twenty
Byrnes
Carpenter
Mquor
Tammany Hall
Fifth Precinct
Sheehy
Charities and Corrections
M’avoy
McAvoy
Twenty-Second
Casey
Diveney
Officer Casey
Sadie West
West Fifty-first Street
Commissioner Martin
West Forty-sixth Street
Twenty-First Assembly District
Proctor
Sheehan
Maynard
Aqueduct Commission
John Daly
Daly
Martens
Charley Grant
Liebers
Force
White Ribbon Crusade Targets Government Prohibition
The World's Women's Christian Temperance Union officers will present a multilingual petition to U S and British government representatives in Washington on February 15 and at a London convention in Queen's Hall. Miss Willard and Lady Henry Somerset will speak in Washington and London, with large American women’s delegations expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union
United States
Washington
Queen's Hall
London
Miss Willard
Henry Somerset
Webster statue clothes studied by Boston tailor
Critics fault Daniel Webster statue for baggy knee trousers and wrinkles. A former Boston tailor linked to Webster’s clothes recalls the era’s fashion and compares the statue’s breeches to the real suit. He notes a pair of Webster trousers and coat survive in Boston, with questioning still on whether baggy wrinkles reflect the period or the statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Washington
Daniel
Boston
Massachusetts Statesman
Samuel Tappen
Daniel Webster
Mr. Webster
Butler
Peter Butler
Civil Service Clash Over Deputy Superintendents at City Hall
Civil service commissioners discharge John W. ONeil and Eugene L. Caton for lacking exams but Mayor Matthews orders them back to work. Attorney General's opinion finds both positions in the classified service. salaries 1500 and 1200. Further hearing planned for Mt Hope Cemetery supervisor Hall over patronage hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commissioners
City Hall
John W. O'Neil
Eugene L. Caton
Office of Public Buildings
Bogan
Matthews
Bailey
Caton
O’ Neil
O’neil
Hall
Mt. Hope Cemetery
CROP OF CANDIDATES FOR CITY JOBS FLOURISH
Candidates for municipal offices multiply with the new administration. Henry Bowden of Dorchester is named to likely succeed Patrick O'Shea as superintendent of lamps. Dorchester councilman John B. Patterson is listed as a possible candidate. Water Commissioner Cornelius F. Doherty faces an opponent in George Follansbee. Legislators may seek a charter amendment to elect the city clerk by direct vote, opposed by City Clerk Galvin.
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City Messenger
Alvah Peters
Henry Bowden
Dorchester
Patrick O'Shea
Bowden
Alderan Folsom’s
Brookline Gas Company
John B. Patterson
Cornelius F. Doherty
George Follansbee
City
Galvin
Prices and Goods in Broad Range of Personal Accessories
Extensive list of luxury items including calendars pocket books writing sets knives pens and nibs plus cases blotters inkstands and smoking accessories. Also notes decorative and travel goods and various gaming items such as cribbage boards and playing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Wirt
Horton and Queen
Crows
Mark Twain
Tucker Charity Will Grants $11000 In Legacies
The will of the late Mrs. Ann A. B. Tucker filed in Suffolk Probate Court provides $11 000 to public charities. Each of several societies receives $1000 including The American Unitarian Association and the Home for Aged Col ored Women Boston. The Young Men’s Christian Union and the Soldiers’ Home at Chelsea receive $2000 each with Hiram Johnson and William Hedge named executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann A. B. Tucker
Suffolk Probate
American Unitarian Association
Children’s Mission
Winslow Lewis Lodge of
Free Masons
Consumptives’ Home
Dr. Cullis
Home For
Ladies’ Aid Association
Massachusetts Soldiers’ Home
Chelsea
Boston
Young Men’s Christian Union
Soldiers’ Home
Hiram Johnson
William Hedge
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Harvard Glee Club
Glee Club
D. C. Greene
P. White
N. C. Metcalf
M. Bales
E. M. Waterhouse
E. W. Ryerson
M. S
Brookines
R. C. Iana
Whitman
Egwy
J. A. Htee
Thomas
Adame
R. Kinane
Ph "Whitney
C. Kpeeten
A. Scroenten
E. B. Conant
A. H. Aenish
W. H. Reed
Hi. W. Howe
A. N. Greenough
I’. B. Whittemore
Banjo Club
Banjeaurines
W. D. Head
J. J. Emott
J. B. Read
Jane M. Little, Jr
C. Kimberly
M. Lincoln
Tmilareth
M. E. Stone
Rh. B. Sieteees
R. P. Hood
Mandolin Club
Burns
Post Bargain Corner
DRY Goods Department
Pitts, Kimball & Lewis
Washington Street
Park Theatre
Norcross
Children’s Books
ABC
Animals
J. Henry Norcross
Tremont Row
Gougar VS
Morse
Sons OF American Revolution
Bobsons
Bath
Bath District
Aivah Skinner & Son
Winter St
Cor. Washington
Wheeler
Berghold
O’malley
James KF
State Assayer
Massachusetts
Woodward's Horticultural Hall
Tremont ST
Houghton & Dutton
Senator O'Connor
White Ribbon Crusade
McKenney & Waterbury
Franklin Street
Colonel Bogan
Ity
G. E. Ellis
Marlboro Street
Mr. Ellis
Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
Bilis
Tee
Washington ST
NEW Publications
New Ue Books
Oliver Optic
ALL Over the World Library
Nile
Africa
Young Navigators
LEE and Shepard, Publishers
Milk ST
Agatha
Wilson Bros
J. Newman & Sons
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