Carnegie Offer to Duplicate Franklin Fund Deemed Preposterous
Boston presses conclude Andrew Carnegie’s conditional bid for Franklin’s legacy is inappropriate and insists the Franklin fund be administered by Boston trustees. Editorial argues the city should fund public growth itself and reject external dictates even if Carnegie matches the amount.
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Andrew Carnegie
Franklin
Carnegie
Pritchett
Boston
Library of Congress
Washington
Dr. Pritchett
Mr. Carnegie
Benjamin Franklin
Skibo
Peor Richard
New York City
Cooper Union
Franklin Fund
Kelly
Converse Heirs Gift Pine Banks Park to Malden Melrose
The heirs of the late Elisha S. Converse donate Pine Banks Park to Malden and Melrose. The 700 acre pine woodland, once his pride and funded by him, will become a premier public pleasure ground with roads playhouses and seating. Value is estimated between 75000 and 100000 dollars. Nearby Middlesex State reservation lies nearby.
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Elisha S. Converse
Pine Banks
Malden
Melrose
Pine Banks Park
Mr. Converse
Commonwealth
Boston
Middlesex
Public grounds benefit from metro area donation anticipated
The passage notes a forthcoming benefaction to the public grounds in a metropolitan district, overlooking from elevated terrain. It states an act of the Legislature will authorize acceptance by the two municipalities, which is expected as a routine step.
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Fells
Francis F. Murphy
Boston
New York
Famous Cross Company
Garfield report on trusts quiet and unexciting
The Garfield Bureau of Corporations report draws little public stir. It presents basic facts and avoids new policy, outlining only federal restraint recommendations. While likely aligning with President Roosevelt, the public shows scant enthusiasm for the promised publicity.
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Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce
Congress
Roosevelt
Respite in Smoot Case After Senate Recess
As Congress closes for the holidays the Smoot case stalls in the Senate privileges and elections committee. Jan 10 will mark the next session to resume the hearing into the Mormon senator’s qualifications. The piece laments witnesses scarce and warns of eroding respect for the legislature.
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Congress
Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
United States Senate
Washington
Senate
Republic
Fall River Christmas Labor Standstill Sparks Outcry
In Fall River, manufacturers reject arbitration for the labor dispute, scoffing at any concession as weakness. The piece argues for a fair settlement without brute force, condemning hunger, cold, and distress amid a Massachusetts Christmas as an infamy.
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Fall River
Massachusetts
Parlor Loafers and a Twentieth Century Love Tale
A verbose Nugget of social satire recounts Percy's bid to woo Gertrude in a parlor setting. The columnist chides Percy for long idle evenings, urging real outings and theater dates to win the heart of the modern girl.
The Green Diamond Mystery Continues in Delhi
The Green Diamond caper unfolds with a stolen jewel in Delhi set against a chain of buyers and alibis. Crook faces murder accusations as Hahn Mehta Singh emerge in pursuit, with events moving toward London after a crucial telegram hints at an allied conspiracy.
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Hahn
Symons
Southampton
Mehta Singh
Crook
Wickes
England
India
Goona
Delhi
Harvey Crook
Lyman W. Merrick
Basil Clifton
Merrick
Fortune
McNab
Rajapur
Pritchard
London
Local Happenings and Human Interest Notes
Observant Citizen recalls Mr Thomas W Lawson sending 100 plus packages to Winchester’s poor each year. Notes on cold spell health, Boston police lodging tale, and a flour barrel tale. praises Special Officer Wallace rescue, St Joseph’s Somerville concert, and Edward J Boyle’s bowling prowess. Also mentions Captain Adams 20 years in fire service, a cow causing chaos in Newton, Melrose sign prank, horse reward moment, Malden janitors’ pay dispute, and Colonel Harry E B Converse as Malden Library trustee.
Despairing Artist Faces Hunger and Fate
Henry Selden, a struggling painter, destroys a nearly finished seascape after a bout of rage and hunger. He exits into a cold December night, seeking a last meal before commencing another canvas, reflecting on art, poverty, and persistence.
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Gert
Sphinx
Chadwick
Nottidge’s
Mr. Clifton
Tokay
Arthur Morrison
L. C
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Thomas W. Lawson
Winchester
Mr. Lawson
Colonel Greene
Mr. Donohoe
Murphy
E. E. Wallace
Dudley’street
St. Joseph’s Church
Somerville
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Grady
Tremont Street
Bkt
Edward J. Boyle
Crescent Avenue
Boyle
Dorchester
Charles Adams
Ladder 17
Harrison Avenue
Boston Fire Department
Newton
Centre Street
Washington Street
Malden Public Library
Harry EB. Converse
Converse
Sunday Post
E. F. Fisher
Arlington Street
South Framingham, Mass
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Ndker
Children’s Holk’s
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Bedenti
Buppers
Infante
Wood Village
Elec
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Henry
Dollivar
George
Grand Henry
Paine Furniture Go
Canal Street
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