Storrow Rally Turns Violent in South Boston Hall
In Clan na Gael Hall South Boston a hostile crowd disrupted a Storrow rally hissing and shouting at candidates including James J Storrow while John A Kelcher J A Coulthurst J T Auerbach and Edward J Noonan presided Storrow and James Donovan pressed on despite the anti Storrow sentiment and campaign managers warned him away.
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Clan-na-Gael
D and
Gold Streets
Boston
Storrow
Fitzgerald
John A. Kelcher
J. A. Coulthurst
J. T. Auerbach
Edward J. Noonan
Ward 13
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
James J. Storrow
Mr. Storrow
Broadway
D Street
Kelcher
Auerbach
Storrow-Fitzgerald clash at Boston hall crowd roars
A packed hall of 800 plus heard Storrow and Fitzgerald supporters at a Boston meeting. Donovan struggled to speak as Fitzgerald cheers dominated. Storrow urged fair hearing and criticized Mitchell’s appointment, promising tax restraint and labor support amid police on duty.
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Mr. Donovan
Mr. Storrow
Mr. Noonan
Fitzgerald
Storrow
Boston
James J. Storrow
Fire Record Listings From Boston and Roxbury
Daily Fire Record notes two incidents continuing on Page 2 First Column. At 2 15 a m a blaze in Box 35 10 and 12 Somerset street Boston tied to the Order of Elks with a loss of 15000. At 8 16 a m a fire at Box 264 273 Walnut avenue Roxbury involved Charles E White with a loss of 3500.
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Daily Fire
Somerset Street
Boston
Order of Elks
Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
Charles E. White
Mayor Hibbard Might Withdraw After New York Trip
Mayor Hibbard left the city for New York Monday night in a move that stirred the current campaign. Political circles debated his purpose with Senator Lodge and the possible withdrawal from the mayoralty race. Lodge had traveled from Washington to New York, fueling the rumor of a conference influencing the mayoral contest.
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Hibbard
New York
Senator Lodge
Washington
Deer Island Lid Raised by Skinner
Penal Commissioner Vernon V. Skinner testified before the Finance Commission that drunkenness theft drug use and other misconduct prevailed among Deer Island officers and mates under his regime. He said Deer Island officials had been appointed for friendliness with Mayor Hibard or for aid given in his campaign.
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Finance Commission
Vernon V. Skinner
Roxbury
House of Correction
Deer Island
Ile
M. J. Sughrue
Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard Defies Withdrawal Rumors Anew
Campaign manager Fred Gore dismisses reports that Mayor George A. Hibbard will quit the race before the January 11 election. Gore insists the mayor remains in the contest, noting he is in New York on official city business and will return Thursday to prove he stays in.
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United States
Fred S. Gore
Gore
Fitzgerald
George A. Hibbard
John F. Fitzgerald
James J. Storrow
Man shoots self on Montreal West platform over Hanover girl
A man named William Ellenwood left a Boston train at Montreal West and shot himself several times on the platform. He cited a love affair as the motive and carried a photograph reading Miss Terry, Hanover, Mass. He is in critical condition.
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Montreal
Que
William Ellenwood
Boston
Montreal West
Tradeoffs and Scandals Mark Deer Island Administration
Metropolitan officials detalied firings and appointments at Deer Island and the House of Correction. Robinson, an officer appointed on James C. White’s recommendation, was discharged for selling drugs to prisoners. Andrew Pettitt, Ward 6, dropped for trafficking tobacco and cocaine with inmates. Penal Commissioner Skinner admitted his appointment came via mayoral support and campaign effort. He revealed office conditions, past careers, and staff issues including liquor concerns and promotions amid accusations of influence by Mayor Hibbard, Secretary White, and an Alderman.
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Mr. Skinner
Robinson
Deer Island
James C. White
Skinner
Andrew Pettitt
Ward 6
Hibbard
White
Pettitt
Roxbury
West Roxbury
House of Correction
Tremont Street
Sughrue
Hubert Pope
Pope
Seeley
Night Watch
John J. Cronin
Cronin
Fire destroys wing of Jacksonville asylum
A section of the Jacksonville insane asylum burned tonight. Rumors said several patients hid under beds and in closets, and some escapees remained uncaptured at a late hour. It was unclear if any lives were lost.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Insane Asylum
Ship yards in flames at Marvel & Co Newburgh yards
Fire destroys the Thomas F. Marvel & Co shipyards in Newburgh with the entire department battling the blaze. Newspaper reports no control yet as flames rage through the shipbuilding facilities.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Thomas F. Marvel & Co
Newburgh
Fire at asylum injures inmates and disrupts grounds
Women wandered the streets wrapped in blankets or naked after tearing night clothing. Citizens aided in fighting the fire and saving inmates. Many escapees pursued by police and farmers. Dr. Carrier reported no fatalities, inmates safe, fire confined to the north wing. loss estimated at 15000 dollars.
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Contol
H. S. Carrier
Financial figures cited for rights and phonograph items
The item lists large sums for book rights and magazines plus smaller amounts for phonograph records signing autograph photographs and related expenses totaling 243000 with additional figures of 28000 60000 5000 and 150000 referenced in the same note.
Cook Faces Universal Condemnation From Backers And Critics
Copenhagen critics and scientific experts launch sharp denunciations of Dr. Frederick A. Cook declaring him an impostor and a reckless fraud. Allies accuse his credibility collapse and say he has profited about 250000 dollars while fleeing his homeland. Knud Rasmussen joins scholars in calling Cook’s pole observations foolish and his career ruined.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
Brooklyn
N. Y
Christiansand
Greenland
America
University of Copenhagen
Dr. Grenfell
Dr. Cook
Knud Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Pole
University panel debunks Cook North Pole claim
A university committee presented to the consistory a written report finding Cook's submitted records fail to prove his claim of reaching the North Pole. The panel states Cook's papers lack original observations and echo the New York Herald account, effectively eroding his Arctic achievement.
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Cook
North Pole
Stromgren
New York Herald
Controversy Over Dr Cook Final Downfall
Statements from polar figures and backers condemn Cook as a swindler and unreliable observer. Knud Rasmussen, Walter Lonsdale, Peary, and others call his observations impudent or misleading while National Geographic and Copenhagen committees vow continued inquiry and full history of polar discovery.
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Knud Rasmussen
Cook
America
Pole
Denmark
Arctic
John R. Bradley
Walter Lonsdale
Labrador Coast
Peary
H. Wellington Wack
W. L. Moore
National Geographic Society
Commodore Helm
Copenhagen
Olufson
Danish Geographical Society
Post Santa Claus mobilizes aid for Boston children
Three days remain for the Post Santa Claus to prepare bundles for poor Boston children. Hundreds of gifts were prepared yesterday as letters pour in from those in need. Donors and staff work late to fill requests and ensure Christmas happiness for the unfortunates. The Santa Claus movement began years ago and continues to expand each season.
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Post
Santa Claus
Boston
The
Santa
Santa Claus Department
Doves to strike deals as Klau rules Flynn decision at Armory A
Captain Hart of Princeton Meels barred from football while Harvard hockey team plans three New York games next week. The column lists polo, basketball, hockey and bowling results and notes on school athletes.
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Fred Lake
Klau
Flynn
Armory A. A
Hart
Princeton
Suicide in tunnel points to wealthy family link
A man from a wealthy family reportedly without funds, identified by bills and hotel records as W. B. Rogers of Strickland Rogers in New York, killed himself by train at Washington Street tube station. Police note his fine clothing and connections to Hotel Thorndike, where he stayed until last Wednesday.
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W. B. Rogers
Strickland & Rogers
New York
Winter Street
Washington Street Tube
Rogers
Thorndike
Tragic Suicide of Wealthy Boston Youth in City Tube
A young man of wealthy parents, linked to N L Stirling and Boston attorney Percival Roberts, leaped before a South End tube train after leaving clues in coats and hotel keys. Police frame it as a private tragedy, his death staged to shield relatives from the distress of his ruin. The incident occurred near Winter street with onlookers and a halted train as rescuers tended to bystanders. Continued on Page 6-Fifth Column.
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N. L. Stirling
Philadelphia
John Hilldale
Pennsylvania Avenue
Percival Roberts
Boston
Newbury Street
Back Bay
Thorndike
Castle Square
Parker House
Chalfonte
Atlantic City
Magrath
Rogers
Winter Street
Edward Donlin
Barrymore Leaves Play for Appendicitis Treatment
Chicago December 21 Lionel Barrymore the actor was forced to retire from his current stage role due to appendicitis He left for New York immediately for medical treatment and care stressing the seriousness of his condition and the interruption to the production The star’s absence will affect performances and casting decisions in the near term.
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Chicago
Lionel Barrymore
New York
Boston Weather Forecast for Near Term
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change and westerly winds. The broader New England outlook notes generally fair weather, light to moderate west winds, and similar conditions across the region.
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Boston
Washington
New England
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Will
Kelsher
Gotham Lodge
Fitzgerald Alliance
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Hanover
Pr - Li
Bradley
Fakir
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Him
Stirling
Milk Street
Actor Barrymore
A.M
Thompson's Spa
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