Boston December crowds overwhelm holiday shopping day
Boston shoppers crowded Washington Street and TremontStreet as holiday demand surged. Subways jammed with commuters and department stores reported overwhelming traffic while buyers purchased Christmas trees greens holly and mistletoe. Turkeys remained expensive though fresh meats and other fare drew crowds in Faneuil Hall market with lively displays of cattle mutton and festive decorations.
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Department
Washington Street
Summer
Boylston
Virginia
Maine
England
Boston
Lawson to Feed 2400 in Winchester Christmas Aid
An unknown Santa Claus delivers Christmas dinners to about 200 families in Winchester each year. Reports claim Thomas W. Lawson funds the meals, with groceries and turkey baskets provided by local grocers and expressmen, though the birds in the air are said to reveal the true benefactor.
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Santa Claus
Winchester
Thomas W. Lawson
State Street
Back
College Theatricals Present Henry IV at Boston College
The Boston College dramatic group staged King Henry IV ushering in Christmas festivities. Michael A. Tighe played the king, with Francis J. Murphy as the Prince of Wales and James F. Timony as Prince John. Other cast members included James L. McGuinness as Sir John Falstaff and Leo A. Dore as Hotspur, among many peers and a senior reception committee headed by Coveney Cronin Driscoll Good Kelley Lynch Sullivan.
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Henry IV
Boston College
Michael A. Tighe
Francis J. Murphy
Prince of Wales
James F. Timony
Prince John
James L. McGuinness
Sir John Falstaff
James B. Maloney
Westmoreland
Daniel J. Lucey
Douglas
Joseph A. Quinn
Worcester
Leo A. Dore
Roxbury
Henry V
Hotspur
Francis Houlihan
John F. Duston
Florence W. McCarthy
Joachim P. Shea
Thomas 8. Foley
Joseph D. Pastorelli
John F. Dooley
John J. Lally
Maurice F. Murphy
Francis E. Marron
Frank E. Lodge
Philip P. Coveney
James F. Cronin
Mark C. Driscoll
Wiliam J. Good
Thomas E. Kelley
William F. Lynch
Patrick J. Sullivan
David H. Fulton
Louis A. White
Stephen J. Murdock
Joseph M. Duffy
Daniel C. Carey
Edward A. Supple
Rapid Army Mobilization in 1870 German War
London Answers notes the rapid German mobilization of 1870, triggered by a telegram from Berlin. Within two weeks an army of 500,000 men, fully equipped and trained, moved to the French frontier after prior warning and preparation.
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Krieg
Mobil
Berlin
Commissariat
London
Christmas Time at the Exchange Board
In a State street brokerage house yesterday afternoon a dark haired giant teased colleagues about a Christmas gathering at the Board. The group pressed for details as he hinted at music and a secretive mood, joking about no flashlight or rough house this year.
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State Street
the Stock Exchange
Henry
Deserted Radcliffe Sees Vacations Begin at Cambridge
Radcliffe College at Cambridge is largely empty as Christmas and New Year holidays begin. Only about 200 of 415 dormitory rooms are used, with most students staying with families or relatives in Cambridge and nearby towns. Notable exceptions include Agnes Irwin visiting relatives in Philadelphia and Helen Keller remaining with Annie Sullivan at 73 Dana Street. A few events are planned, including Norton's Christmas Eve gathering and the Radcliffe Alumnae Association winter meeting on December 29 at Bertram Hall.
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Radcliffe College
Cambridge
Fay House
Radcliffe
Canada
Agnes Irwin
Philadelphia
Mary Coes
Helen A. Keller
Annie M. Sullivan
Miss Keller
Miss Sullivan
Dana Street
Charles Eliot Norton
Shady Hill
Old Norton's Woods
Chronograph Club Holds Seventh Annual Christmas Dinner
At Young's Hotel last evening the Chronograph Club staged its seventh annual dinner and Christmas tree event. About 20 members attended with guests R. F. Kelsey A. D. Peck and Henry Fosdick. President John C. Kerrison served as Santa Claus as the evening proved very enjoyable.
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Young’s Hotel
Chronograph Club
R. F. Kelsey
A. D. Peck
Henry Fosdick
John C. Kerrison
Santa Claus
Big Arrival of Poultry Brightens Boston Market Scene
In Boston markets yesterday 3081 poultry packages arrived, nearly 1000 more than last year. Three hog cars and one sheep car joined the display while Christmas decorations lit many stalls. Firms showcased Hereford cattle, Polled Angus, and illuminated pig displays as beef and pork stalls gleamed. Turkeys ranged 20 to 30 cents per pound.
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Turkey
Nathan Robbins & Co
Boston
Vermont
Rhode Island
Child, Sleeper & Co
Faneuil Hall Market
J. A. Hathaway
Sturtevant Beef and Supply Company
J. W. Fletcher & Sons
South Market Street
Illinois
Volunteers Plan Christmas Aid and Gifts Distribution
Volunteers of America near completion of Christmas plans with 1000 family basket dinners and over 2000 pounds of roast beef turkey coffee and sugar. At 135 Pleasant street baskets and 64 Pleasant street tree distribution and gifts for 500 children.
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America
Pleasant Street
Chelsea liquor gift ban shocks patrons ahead of Christmas
By order of the license commissioners Chelsea liquor dealers must not gift bottled goods to customers tonight. The move surprised many shopkeepers who planned to distribute bottles for Christmas Eve. No-license advocates praise the order, while some dealers joke it hurts profits, though one dealer says he will comply and view it as savings.
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Chelsea
Board of License Commissioners
Gifts for 1400 Tots at Ruggles Street Church
The largest New England Sunday school the Ruggles Street Church held Christmas events for its 1400 scholars. A toy tree for the kindergarten of 100 children drew crowds from 3 to 6 pm as mothers gathered with their youngsters. Future events include sleight of hand and magic tonight and class trees and entertainments through the week ending with activities for babies Saturday afternoon.
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New England
Ruggles Street
Junor
Pittsburg Railway to Pay $30,000 in Premiums
Pittsburg Railway Company will distribute about $30,000 in premium money to 2400 motormen and conductors as a reward for accident-free six months ending Nov. 30. About 80 percent participate. payments will be by special checks accompanied by a premium certificate valued as a badge of service.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland Home Again From Duck Trip at Princeton
Former President Cleveland has returned to Princeton after a South Carolina duck shooting trip. He said he enjoyed the trip despite warm weather and noted the Venezuelan situation has been discussed thoroughly, with proper authorities expected to adjust troubles soon. He declined to comment on Roosevelt acting as arbitrator between Germany and England over Venezuela.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
South Carolina
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Germany
England
Venezuela
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