Lemons Lose Market Due to Late Peconic Arrival
The steamer Peconic arrived six days late with 1,582 boxes of lemons, causing consignees to lose 50 cents a box. High seas and gales battered the ship, some ventilators were swept away, and the vessel barely held together. After unloading, the Peconic will move to New York with brimstone and magnesite. An Italian stowaway, Gaetaro Natale, hopes for Christmas landings if kin claim him at the immigration office. otherwise he may be sent home.
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Peconic
Consignees
New York
Gaetaro Natale
Sicily
North Street
Christmas Gifts for Jewish Children in Boston
The piece recalls Orthodox Jewish children in Boston receiving Chanuka presents to offset a kosher Thanksgiving meal. It notes Rabbi Margolies asking if they will accept Christmas gifts, the children declining, and discusses Jewish and Christian holiday meanings. Dr. Felix Adler urges festivals to honor holy childhood and moral milestones rather than supernatural events.
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Boston
Bernard G. Richards
New York Daily Jewish Herald
Baldwin Place
Salvation Army
Rabbi Margolies
Felix Adler
One Shipwreck Survivor Remains in Critical Condition
Six Crary Palmer wreck survivors are at City Relief station. Edward Somerville of Providence is feared for his life due to a frozen leg and hand. He worsened last night. Captain Potter of the Crazy is treated at Massachusetts General Hospital for frozen feet but expected to recover by Saturday.
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Crary-Palmer
Edward Somerville
Providence
R. I
Captain Potter
The
Massachusetts General Hospital
New suit seeks bankruptcy ruling for National Salt Co
In Trenton New Jersey creditors file a fresh federal suit to have the National Salt Company declared bankrupt after a prior case was dismissed. Plaintiffs James P. Lee B Berger and Ophelia T. Jones allege officers insolvent transfers valued at 1.022 million to Milo M. Belding for 450 thousand and a 238 thousand judgment, claiming the Belding claim is colorable and tied to the International Salt Company.
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Salt CO
Trenton
N. J
United States
National Salt Company
James P. Lee
Tuxedo Park
B. Berger
New York
Ophelia T. Jones
Brooklyn
National Company
Milo M. Belding
Belding
International Salt Company
Defence Opens in Duffy Manslaughter Trial
Dedham Dec 24 The trial of Frank A Galacia Frank T Cullen and Charles A Mann for alleged manslaughter at Medway was resumed in the Superior Court at Dedhaw The jury was allowed to retire and there was a discussion on the admissibility as evidence of the alleged dying statement of Patrick Duffy Judge Sherman ruled against the defence and the government then rested its case After the opening by Messrs Jenney and Grover the defence called seven witnesses Court adjourned until Friday.
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DUFFY
Dedham
Frank A. Galacia
Frank T. Cullen
Charles A. Mann
Medway
Dedhaw
Jenney
Patrick Duffy
Sherman
Messra
Grover
Explosion of Sewer Gas Near Kingston and Summer Streets
Pedestrians near Kingston and Summer streets were startled by a sewer gas explosion from a manhole at 15 Kingston street. A deafening crash sent the cover into the air and flames shot up to the second and third story windows. Shattered plate glass and a Wilbur cotton goods store window were reported, with gas likely igniting from accumulated sewer gas in the conduit shared by New England & T. Co and several tenants.
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Kingston
Summer Streets
Kingston Street
Summer Street
Edward P. Wilbur
Wilbur
New England & T. Co
Postal Telegraph
Western Union
Boston Electric Light
Edison
Boston Street Lighting Company
Conry Serves Notice Contesting Keliher Congress Win
Congressman Joseph A. Conry yesterday served notice on John A. Keliher of intent to contest Keliher’s election to Congress. He alleges fraud and illegal voting in Ward 12 and related wards, including forged telegrams and nonresident ballots. Conry told a Post reporter he had not planned to go to press before Christmas.
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Joseph A. Conry
John A. Keliher
Congress
Conry
Daniel M. Driscoll
Griggs
Kelcher
Saxony Crown Prince Accused in Elopement Fallout
Berlin dispatch reports the Crown Prince of Saxony allegedly beat Crown Princess Louise after she eloped with her children's tutor Professor Giron. The Vossische Zeitung notes their June crisis, her divorce considerations, and Dresden public sympathy for the princess.
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Berlin
Saxony
Louise
Vossison Zeitung
Giron
Therese
Bavaria
Dresden
Telstoi
Zola
Nitasche
Nitzsche
Andre Giron
Louise Wrote Divorcing Crown Prince in Saxony Tale
Dresden reports Crown Princess Louise of Saxony left her husband after a written confession of an affair with M. Giron and declared she would never return to the Saxon court. She is said to be headed to Mentone, France, to reside. The court weighs next steps and may appeal to the Pope for an absolute divorce.
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Dresden
Louise
Saxony
M. Giron
Mentone
France
Smuggling Case Prevents Port Rico Wine Exports
In Porto Rico witnesses testified before U S Commissioner Anderson in a case against Lt Cmdr George W Mentz and James Brennan charged with smuggling wines from St Thomas aboard the Uncas and the Laurel. Evidence includes 20 cases of liquor from St Thomas for Captain Dunlap and others. Unclear which Lowndes is involved.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Anderson
George W. Mentz
James Brennan
Country Club
St. Thomas
U. S
Uncas
Laurel
Andrew Dunlap
Naval Forces
Life at Wellesley supplement roasts collegians
A 1903 Wellesley College class edition titled Life at Wellesley in the Cal lege Beautiful presents a playful preface promising education. It shares verses and drawings illustrating campus life satire including freshmen anxieties about trig exams and chapel seating, with quips about proctors and hall conduct.
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Wellesley
College Beautiful
Don’t rely on an intelligent expression in social discourse
The passage warns against overvaluing polished speech and urges attention to plain language. It cautions against flaunting superficial charm, notes media bias, and reminds readers to respect practical attire and posture while encouraging openness to different ideas and perspectives.
Radcliffe Girls Stage Illusion Burlesque in Operetta
The Radcliffe girls in Cambridge presented the operetta An Island Idyl, a burlesque on Spotless Town. Witnesses praised the performance noting five actors portraying Harvard men and five as policemen with one as Dr Brown, while the cast wore bloomers over real trouser legs under long coats to create a convincing masculine illusion.
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Radcliffe
Cambridge
Harvard
Christmas Trees and Gifts Spread at Brookline Churches
Brookline churches held Christmas trees and entertainments yesterday with St Pauls Episcopal giving presents after a pastor’s talk and carols. St Marks hosted kindergarten trees in the afternoon and a larger distribution with entertainment later. Harvard and Baptist churches planned events next week for children, with notes on calendar specifics and future trees.
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Brookline
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul Street
Aspnwall Avenue
St. Mark's
Park and
Vernon Streets
North End
Harvard Church
Harvard Street
the Baptist Church
Pierce
Knowlton’s Borden case reflections recalled
In New Bedford on December 24 ex Attorney General Knowlton, famed for interest in the Borden murder mystery, discussed the case with a friend before his death. He recalled a night before the tragedy when Andrew Borden spoke with John V Morse and hinted that knowledge could alter the verdict.
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New Bedford
Borden
Knowlton
Andrew Borden
John V. Morse
Lizale Borden
Christmas Reward for Faithful Policemen
A general order from police headquarters promotes Reserve Officer John P. V. McKee to patrolman for vigilance in arresting burglars. Several officers receive commendations and extra vacations for acts of bravery from December incidents, including saving children, aiding escapes, and assisting in arrests across multiple locations.
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John P. V. McKee
George M. Carr
John Armstrong
Allen Street
George EK. Plummer
Jeremiah O'Keefe
Mons
Hudson Street
Frank H. Hewitt
Sherman Squate
Charlestown
William F. Moore
No. 1
Myrtle Street
Martin King
John J. Smith
Mass at the Seminary in Brighton
Midnight mass was celebrated in the chapel of St. John's Seminary Brighton with Rev Father Maher as celebrant. Admission was limited to seminary members. Today the students will assist at services in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
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St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
Father Maher
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Tarbox Hearing Friday in West Newton
The hearing on charges against Chief Tarbox will be held Friday morning at 9 O'clock in the Oy Hall, West Newton.
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Newton
Tarbox
Oy Hall
West Newton
American Bolt Company Moves to Birmingham Alabama
The American Bolt Company, longtime on Lawrence Street, will relocate to Birmingham Alabama next month. The firm will operate as American Bolt Company of Alabama, merging with the existing Birmingham plant and building new works there. Colonel Percy Perker leads the venture, with about 50 workers volunteering to move. previously 115 were employed and 1500 tons of iron were used annually.
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Lowell
American Bolt Company
Lawrence Street
Birmingham
Ala
American Bolt Company of
Alabama
Massachusetts
Percy Perker
Rock crushes 18 year old at Quincy quarry dies at hospital
John Spain Jr of Connell s avenue West Quincy died at Quincy City Hospital from injuries suffered when a rock loosened and fell on him at a stone quarry near the Blue Hills reservation yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred at the quarry while he was at work.
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Quincy
John Spain, Jr
Connells Avenue
Quincy City Hospital
Spain
Blue Hills Reservation
Carriage Driver Not Alcoholic After Boylston Street Crash
Yesterday's Post erroneously alleged Jeremiah Connolly drank alcohol. Dr George Stedman, who rode in the electric car, states Connolly showed no sign of drinking and was removed to City Hospital after the Boylston street collision.
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Jeremiah Connolly
Boylston Street
Connolly
George Stedman
City Hospital
Chicago man charged in big oil swindle
Chicago December 24 William Beer Ewing secretary of Standard Oil Promotion and Investment Company was arrested by post office inspectors on an indictment in San Francisco for mail fraud. California investors were told the company had 2 500 000 capital and deposits in San Francisco banks with moneyed men backing the venture. Hearing continued to Friday.
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Chicago
William Beer Ewing
Standard Oil Promotion and Investment Company
Post Office
San Francisco
California
Pacific Coast
Ewing
Quincy School Association Reunion at Hotel Bellevue Dinner
The Quincy School Association plans a reunion and dinner on Monday at the Hotel Bellevue. The event gathers alumni and guests for an evening of memories and networking at the Bellevue venue.
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Quincy
Quincy School Association
Hotel Bellevue
NO WHITE HOUSE TREE NO WHITE HOUSE TREE
Washington December 24 The Presidents family will stay at the White House for Christmas They will not have a tree but will exchange presents in the morning in the library They will go to Captain Cowles house for luncheon with the Cowles children and Mrs Cowles In the afternoon the President and Mrs Roosevelt may ride in the evening dinner will be in the state dining room Guests include Senator and Mrs Lodge John Lodge Captain and Mrs Cowles John Elliott Mrs Charles Henry Davis Miss Davis the Davises Robert Ferguson will be a guest over Christmas The President will give turkeys to White House employees.
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Washington
White House
Captain Cowles
Cowles
John Elliott
New York
Charles Henry Davis
Miss Davis
Clean House With Fels Naptha Soap Ad
A promotional piece touts Fels Naptha soap as the easiest and most pleasant way to clean a home. It promises a notably cleaner house and a satisfied user experience.
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