Aldermen Deadlock on Market Rentals Increase
The Aldermen stalled a committee report seeking a 30 percent rise in market rentals, tabled by a tie vote. Five members opposed referral to the Finance Commission and the next city government, citing concerns over city governance and urging continued deliberation.
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Board of Aldermen
Baldwin
Battis
Curley
Flannagan
Woods
Finance Commission
Tammany
Bangs
Bell
Clark
Traper
Leary
Whelton
Finigan
Berwin
Committee On Markets
Alderman Draper
Seaver Street
Franklin Park
Park Commissioners
Draper
Jurors Drawn for City Aldermen Meeting Celebrities Named
The Board of Aldermen drew 308 jurors at yesterday's meeting. Notables include Colonel Roger Scannell of Puck fame, ex Alderman Hugh Bresnahan, and Arthur D. Hill of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Boston Globe's William F. Kenney named to Public Library Trustees, vacancy from Solomon Lincoln's death. Charles YT Cooney appointed to insane hospital trustees. Councilman Dailey seeks Council presidency. Alderman Leary campaigns to abolish East Boston grade crossings amid a large petition. James Chenery White eludes mayor elect seekers. GOP oil committee busy with market lease concerns and a 30 percent pay dispute with rival Hibbard administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Roger Scannell
Puck
Hugh Bresnahan
Boston
Tom’? McMackin
Dear O
Grace
Fitzgerald
Arthur D. Hill
Massachusetts Bar Association
William F. Kenney
The
Boston Globe
Board of Public Library Trustees
Solomon Lincoln
James Chenery White
Republican Oil Committee
Hibbard
Missing Worcester Girl Not Located Despite Searches
Frederick Goddu of Worcester reports no word from his 17 year old daughter Lena missing since December. He suspects she eloped with 40 year old Lawrence Milne, a former boarder, and has urged police in western cities to search. The family is heartbroken and hopes for word or return.
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Worcester
Frederick Goddu
Lena
Lawrence Milne
Goddu
Philadelphia Street Railway Strike Called Off
Philadelphia report states the street railway workers will not strike tomorrow or before Christmas. The piece lists officers and members: Drevitch president Miss Gen vice-president JL Roderick recorder secretary Miss Sophie Cooper final secretary and H Linsky treasurer, all tied to 724 Washington Street group seeking mutual aid.
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Philadelphia
Washington Street
Drevitch
Gen
JL. Roderick Recor
Sophie Cooper
H. Linsky Treasuy
Second annual Up-to-Date Social Club event at Howe Hall
The second annual hall of the Up-to-Date Social Club will be held at Howe Hall on Huntington Avenue this evening. A concert runs from 8 to 9 o'clock with dancing to follow until 2 am. A large number of tickets have been sold, and strong interest is reported.
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Howe Hall
Huntington Avenue
John N Ladensack Dies After Brief Illness in Boston
John N Ladensack, prominent Boston businessman and former member of the Chamber of Commerce and Exchange clubs, died yesterday on Commonwealth Avenue after a short illness. Funeral services are planned for Thursday with burial at a local cemetery.
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John N. Ladensack
Boston
Commonwealth Avenue
Laden
Resting Place Sought for Captain Nicholson
Members of patriotic societies urged a fitting burial for Samuel Nicholson captain of the Bon Homme Richard. His remains were found near the Old North Church and currently lie among coal bins and wood piles, and activists demand a proper grave.
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Samuel Nicholson
John Paul Jones
Old North Church
City Aldermen Demand Action on Somerville Grade Crossing
Following the fatal Somerville avenue crossing accident, Aldermen press the grade crossing commission to abolish all grade crossings citywide. They accuse the commission of delay and blame railroads and commissioners for the holdup while reiterating public safety motive and prior votes in favor of abolition.
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Somerville Avenue
William M. Armstrong
Supreme Court
Philip Koen
City Hall
J. Frank Mixer
Joseph Haley
O. J. Tarbox
Aldermen
Ule Avenue
Jesse Newcomb
Board of Aldermen
Leonard W. Cole
Edward H. Kingman
William F. Remick
Survivors of the Indian Mutiny Honor Golden Jubilee at Albert Hall
More than 700 veterans gathered at Albert Hall to mark the mutiny’s golden jubilee. Officers and men traveled from across the United Kingdom to be reviewed by Lord Roberts. The event featured Lord Curzon’s toast to the survivors and Lewis Waller reciting Rudyard Kipling verses.
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London
Kipling
Albert Hall
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Lord Roberts
Lord Curzon
Oxford University
Lewis Waller
Rudyard Kipling
Bones of Captain Nicholson Found Beneath Old North Church
Henry A. May and other Boston authorities debate the discovery that Captain Nicholson’s bones lie under the Old North Church. They suggest repatriation or burial in a more fitting location by patriotic societies, with no immediate plans for action.
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Old North Church
Henry A. May
Boston
Commodore Nicholson
Marblehead
H. W. Kimball
The
Sons of the American Revolution
Captain Nicholson
Patriotic Societies
Charles F. Read
Bostonian Society
Digging Records Broken on Panama Canal Work
Washington reports that last month’s excavations along the Panama Canal line totaled 1,888,486 cubic yards enough to cover ten city blocks at 40 feet deep. Officials say the pace under Colonel Goethals has no equal in isthmian work and could surpass famous canals in years.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Goethals
Cheops
Suez Canal
de Lesseps
Manchester Ship Canal
Kiel Canal
Civil War veteran Henry Hardy dies in Waltham home
Henry Hardy a Civil War veteran who lost both legs in a railroad accident 24 years ago died today of pneumonia at his sister Mrs. William R. Sawtelle home in Waltham. Hardy was a native of Cambridge.
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Waltham
Henry Hardy
William R. Sawtelle
Hardy
Cambridge
O'Brien and Redmond Clash Over Nationalist Unity
Dublin reports of talks between William O'Brien and John Redmond fail to bring O'Brien back to the Nationalist fold. Redmond and O'Brien propose goals for unity, including home rule and Irish parliament. Redmond opposes an immediate national convention. O'Brien demands one on a new representation basis.
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Dublin
William O’brien
M. P
Cork
John E. Redmond
Free Party
O'Brien
Redmond
O’brien
Ireland
Summer baseball topic to be discussed at Intercollegiate Association meeting
New York December 23. The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States will hold a meeting in this city next Saturday to discuss summer baseball played by college men. The executive committee has studied its prevalence, methods, and proposed controls. The association seeks reforms similar to those that followed football issues.
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New York
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States
50th Priestly Anniversary Celebrated in Paterson
In Paterson New Jersey on December 23 the Episcopal church marked the 50th anniversary of Rev J Isador Mombert ordination with services at St Pauls Episcopal Church.
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Paterson
N. J
J. Isador Mombert
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Christmas Exercises at Industrial School for Crippled Children
A hundred children at the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children on St. Botolph Street received presents, candy, oranges, and chocolate during holiday exercises. The event featured songs and recitations, a lit tree, and a Santa arrival distributing oranges to each child.
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St. Botolph Street
Santa Claus
Widow's mite begins Boston College fund drive
A poor widow donated $1 to Fr. Thomas J. Gasson as the first contribution to a $1,000,000 appeal for new buildings at Boston College Newton. Gasson praised her sacrifice and noted alumni will organize fundraising with a meeting planned for next month.
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Catholic University
Boston
Thomas J. Gasson
S. J
Boston College
Newton
Fr. Gasson
James Street
Newport May Lose National Tennis Tourney
Cincinnati December 25 Newport R L may lose the national lawn tennis tournament a feature of the Newport resort. The Tri State Tennis Association has been approached about transferring the tournament to Bay Ridge L I Lack of interest is cited as the main objection Newport action by Tri State officials is expected early January a delegate to the national meeting will be chosen Beals Wright and Ray Little are said to back Bay Ridge Robert LeRoy the current Tri State champion and his New York friends reportedly favor Newport
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Cincinnati
Newport
R. L
Tri-State Tennis Association
Bay Ridge
L. I
National Association
Beals Wright
Ray Little
Robert LeRoy
New York
Four salted herring fleet ships reach Gloucester for Christmas
Four ships from the Bay of Islands Newfoundland arrive overnight to let crews spend Christmas at home. The Rob Roy carries 13800 barrels, Dauntless 1290, Ralph C. Hall 1500, and George Campbell 1400 barrels.
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Gloucester
Bay of Islands
N. F
Rob Roy
Dauntless
Ralph C. Hall
George Campbell
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Common Council
Charles YT Cooney
Red Devil
George Sargent
Dailey
Alderman Leary
Superior Court
Noddle Island
Lena Goddu
John N. Ladenss
K” Dead
Oan
Faneuil Hall
Somerville
Britain
Boston Street
Jaynes’ Drug Store
Turkeys
Merchants’ Row
North Street
Richmond
Maryland
Queen Olives
Vermont
Sultana Wafers
Malaga
Trafalgar
Mass. Ave
Norway
St. J
A. Shuman
New Catholic University At
Gobbers
Uiman, Boykin & Co
Baltimore
Br Boy Cy
Yenan
St. Hill
Suffolk Supply Co
Bromfield
Fort Hill
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