Yale Builder Dies at 60
Arthur Barnes Treat head of Sperry and Treat Company died suddenly at age about 60 in New Haven of acute indigestion and heart failure. The firm helped construct Yale University buildings and several state structures with Treat credited as builder of Yale equipment, dormitories, halls, and laboratories.
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New Haven
Conn
Arthur Barnes Treat
Sperry and Treat Company
Yale University
Treat
Robert Treat Hd
Orange
N.D. Sperry
Yate
Cathedral Service on New Year's Eve
A thanksgiving service will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross next Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. The service includes the rosary sermon by Monsignor M J Splaine and Benediction by Cardinal O Connell.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
M. J. Splaine
D. D
O’connell
End of the Year Sale Highlights Bargains and Stamps
The message promotes an annual sale to clear odds and ends from the year's stock. It notes Christmas disrupted regular stocks creating broken sizes and small lots, promising substantial value and genuine merchandise. It adds that buyers also receive legal stamps with purchases.
Reprimand for Major Hagadorn
Major Charles B. Hagadorn military attache in St. Petersburg was found guilty of disobeying orders and received a mild reprimand. A Governor's Island court adjusted the charge from wilfully disobeying the President to failing to obey commands and held him guilty on that basis.
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New York
Charles B. Hagadorn
St. Petersburg
Governor’s Island
Hagadorn
United States
Major Hagadorn Returns to Washington After Mixed Messages
Major Hagadorn, one of the first army officers sent to foreign service by President Wilson, fell ill in St. Petersburg. He initially got permission to return to the United States, but after preparing to travel he was told to stay and apply via the embassy. Assuming he had started home, he ultimately walked into the War Department in Washington three weeks later and reported to the chief of staff.
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Major Hagadorn
Foreign Service
Wilson
St. Petersburg
War Department
United States
Hagadorn
Washington
Campaign to Rename North Reading Sparks Trade Effort
The North Reading Board of Trade launches a campaign to drop the prefix North from the town name to boost growth and business. Circulars go to voters seeking cooperation in the name change effort.
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North Reading
Board of Trade
Funeral of Judge Preble in Charlestown
A large delegation attended the funeral services for William H. Preble longtime associate justice of the Charlestown Court. The rites were at his home 291 Bunker Hill Street with Rev. R Perry Bush and Rev Dr Ransom A Green officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers included Captain Fred E Bolton Captain Charles Camrell Jeremiah J McCarthy and others.
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William H. Preble
Charlestown
Bunker Hill Street
R. Perry Bush
Ransom A. Green
First Universalist Church
Weber
Woodlawn
Fred E. Bolton
Charles §$. Camrell
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Thomas F. ‘Taff
Alfred Co. Smith
Rufus W. Sprague
George A. Shackforg
George 8. Harvey
Five youths arraigned in Somerville burglary case
Five Somerville youths aged 17 to 22 were arraigned on charges of breaking and entering the home of Michael Fillisoh at 120 Limwood Street on Christmas Eve. The house was set on fire in three places. Doherty pleaded guilty and each defendant posted $200 bail.
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Somerville
Michael Fillisoh
Limwood Street
Ellison
William F F. Barry
Popular Street
James J. Corbett
Gentral Square
John M. Doherty
Dix’ Place
John .D. Laynch
Linwood Street
Charles NT Ryan
Doherty
Dee
Trains Cut Back by B M Cites Winter Schedule Changes
Boston and Maine announces reduced service on branch lines starting December 28 with two trains to Kennebunk and Portland discontinued. York Harbor Beach branch will run winter service with one early morning train and adjustments to No 14 and No 301 schedules. Train crews will switch to a Trainman badge.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
C. M. Burt
Kennebunk
Portland
York Harbor and Beach
Maine
York Beach
Portsmouth
Boston
Rollinsford
Lyon
Lynn
Innocent Man Held in Jail Over Coat Theft
Frank K. Choate of Portland Maine declares his innocence of stealing an overcoat two weeks ago. He cannot be freed without a governor pardon as neither the judge nor the prosecutor can grant release. Choate admitted grabbing the wrong coat in a rush to catch a train. the sheriff later recovered his coat at the correct location.
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Iportsmouth
Frank KE. Choate
Portland
Choate
Freight Diversion Rumor Sparks Rail Route Debate
Rumor claims the Delaware and Studson railroad diverted western freight from the Boston and Maine to the Boston and Albany lines. B and M officials deny the claim while B and A officials say they know nothing of increased western freight traffic.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Albany Railroad
Delaware & Studson Railroad
Boston & Albany
Man Charged With Killing Wife In Christmas Cabin Blast
Thomas Ellis was jailed in Charleston W V charged with murdering his wife on Christmas night. Authorities say a blasting powder blast in their mountain cabin near Winifred WV exploded as the wife slept, tearing the cabin apart. Ellis was hidden in a coal mine overnight to avert a lynching.
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Charleston
W. Va
Thomas Ellis
Ellis
Winifred
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