Mayor's Son Lights 90 Foot Boston Common Christmas Tree
The 90 foot tree on Boston Common was lit for the first time last night by James M. Curley Jr. under Boston American auspices. Hundreds gathered as a band played Christmas carols and officers guarded the site. The tree will glow nightly through Christmas and is the only public tree in Boston.
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Watson Spends 725 on City Council Campaign
James A. Jerry Watson filed a statement with City Clerk Donovan showing campaign costs of 725 dollars yesterday for his City Council bid.
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Jerry) Watson
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Mary Pickford On Real Hair and Studio Secrets
Actress Mary Pickford shares memories of filming Tess of the Storm Country and her hair care routine. She recounts a cold shampoo scene, the risks of brown soap, and how audiences misperceive studio work. She notes her routine of biweekly washing, olive oil prewash, and nightly combing, plus writing and story submissions with major studios.
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Hawley Gives 2500 for State Aero Fund
Governor Walsh receives two 1250 checks from Alan R. Hawley of the Aero Club of America establishing an aeroplane fund for Massachusetts militia training. Funds split equally between naval and military officers. checks written to Adjutant-General Cole and Commander Goodrich.
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Fortune teller William H. Smith arrested for larceny
William H. Smith, self styled England and Americas greatest psychic, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Sergeant Anderson at Lagrange street station on the charge of larceny. Smith operates a high priced office suite at 154 Boylston street and counts several prominent Boston residents among his clients.
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Boylston Street
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Psychic Smith Accused After Larceny Charge in Boston Case
Police say Smith built a fortune promising clients to gaze into the future and remove malevolence. He faces larceny charges for taking $4 from Clara Williams, with possible $30 additional charges pending. Detective Morrissey of Portland, Maine, posing as a Boston business man, exposed the scheme during a staged visit. Smith offered varying fees and claimed telepathy services before being arrested. He quipped that he would have demanded $75,000 if Morrissey had known his identity.
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German Fund Cake Sale Held By Boston Society
Boston Deutsche Gesellschaft held a Christmas cake sale at the Hotel Somerset ballroom to aid widows and orphans of German soldiers. Cakes were crafted under Herr Ulich of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie with a program led by Herr Schmidt and remarks from Edmund von Mack.
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Estate of Governor Eben S Draper Valued at 6.93 Million
The Draper estate in Worcester Probate Court shows total value of 6 926 730 08 with 6 692 880 08 personal property and 233 850 realty. Cash at National Shawmut Bank stands at 160 000 while the Beacon Street residence is valued at 150 000. Draper Company holdings include 15000 common shares worth 2 850 000 and 287 preferred shares worth 1 035 876.
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Woman Sues for $30 Coat Damages Against Boston Elevated
Miss Rena M. Sangster of East Boston sues the Boston Elevated for damages after her fawn-colored evening coat, costing $30, was soiled by grease at the Devonshire street tunnel turnstile. The Elevated denies responsibility. trial held before Judge Wentworth in Municipal Civil Court.
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One Third of Greece Voted in Parliamentary Elections
Paris dispatch from Athens reports that about one third of Greece’s 700000 registered voters cast ballots in the parliamentary elections. In Saloniki 4060 of 38263 voters went to the polls, with Venizelos supporters claiming a personal triumph as he urged abstention. A circular read to voters urged a choice, asking if they would save the country and the King by voting.
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