Roosevelt Speaks on the Future of History and Nation
After a Roosevelt speech at Symphony Hall and a Copley Plaza reception, he urged a fusion of history and literature. He argued historians must render ordinary life, trace gradual change and great upheavals, and show how past events shape present nations, especially Russia and Europe, while envisioning America’s future.
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Copley Plaza
Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Symphony Hall
Lowell
As &E
Carlysle
Mississippi
Europe
Washington
Lincoln
Perkins Attack on Progressivism Draws University Leaders
The Huntington Hat session hosted a joint meeting of the American Sociological Society and the American Statistical Association. Albion W. Small challenged George W. Perkins on the idea that capitalists and landowners inherently deserve profits, arguing that law grants the privileged class unequal justice. The program featured multiple speakers and a slate of talks across societies, including discussions on minimum wage and the rising cost of living.
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George W. Perkins
Huntington Hat
Albion W. Small
American Sociological Society
The
Sociological Society
American Statistical Association
Richard C. Maclaurin
Technology
Steel Corporation
Small
Perkins
Charles Earl
Department of Commerce and Labor
John Fitch
Lillian Erskine
Association
Historical Association
Economic Association
Huntington Hall
Irving Fisher
Political Science Association
Public Library
Roscoe Pound
Walter J. Shephard
Charles H. McKilwain
H. B. Learned
Walter B. Weyl
J. S. Schapiro
Rogers Building
Walker Building
Political Science and Economic Association
Copley Plaza
Maclaurin
Institute of Technology
Frank A. Fetter
Albert Bushnell Hart
Wilson Welcomed to Virginia Birthplace on Train Tour
President elect Wilson and wife arrived at Alexandria and were greeted by Virginia figures including Senator Claude A. Swanson and Representatives Carlin and Jones. Governors and local crowds cheered as the train toured Manassas, Gordonsville, Charlottesville, and Staunton, with Wilson greeting Virginians and declining to speak at stops.
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Wilson
Virginia
Woodrow
William F. McCombs
Manassas
Orange
Gordonsville
Charlottesville
Mann
Richmond
Harry Smith, Jr
R. BH. Bird
House of Delegates
University of Virginia Law School
Joseph BH. Willard
Inauguration Plans To Be Simple Says Wilson
President elect Woodrow Wilson urges a simple inauguration avoiding spectacle. In Washington he meets inaugural committee chair William Corcoran Eustis and discusses plans with Gov. Wilson and others. He views the Capitol and greets Senators Martine Swanson and Representatives Jones Carlin before departing by train.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
Wilson
William Corcoran Eustis
National Capitol
Martine
New Jersey
Swanson
Virginia
Jones and
Carlin
Eustis
Vick
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake & Ohio
Senator-Elect Thwarted Fire in Santa Suit at Christmas
Senator-elect William H. Thompson of Garden City Kansas narrowly escaped serious injury when his Santa Claus costume caught fire on Christmas night. His hands were burned and most of his hair singed. He rolled on the floor, wrapped in a rug, and successfully extinguished the flames.
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Garden City
Kan
William H. Thompson
United States
Harrisons Offer Big Overcoats At Half Price
An advertisement from H. S. Harrison Co. at 662 672 Washington St. near Beach promotes wholesale stock of overcoats to be sold in the retail store for less than half price. Featured items include big warm Scotch cheviot with convertible collars, belted backs and Chesterfields priced at 7.75.
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Harrison
H. Harrison Co
Washington
Beach
New Haven Criticised By Prouty At ICC Hearing
Chairman Charles A. Prouty urged the New Haven to provide more reliable train service, saying punctuality matters more than dispatch. He hinted at possible dissolution of the New Haven Boston & Maine tie, as the ICC's hearing on poor service continued. The commission requested weekly October to December on time arrivals at Boston New Haven Portland and White River Junction with delay causes and a rate comparison with outside regions. It also probed New Haven control over Merchants and Miners and noted a 1907 agreement granting equal directorate representation. About 100 steel cars had been ordered since 1910. Hearing resumes at the federal building tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
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New England
Boston
Lowell
Nashua
Springfield
Edward G. Buckland
Prouty
David O. Ives
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Buckland
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Buckland
Ives
Horn
Southern Pacific
Denver
Chicago
Omaha
Harlem River
New York
Charles A. Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. J. Horn
New Haven Road
Bucklang
Safe Deposit ,and Trust Company of
Baltimore
Winsor
Providence
Philadelphia
H. A. Fabian
Federal Building
Cures a Cold in One Day and Grip in Two Days Ad
An old advert promises one laxative product Bromine Quinine that claims to cure a cold in one day and grip in two days. Signature attributed to E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Kinney seeks electrification of Boston & Albany line and yard
Representative William S. Kinney of Boston filed a petition asking the Boston & Albany to abandon its storage yard along Boylston Street and electrify the Boston to South Framingham line. He also introduced a bill to regulate stock brokerage and require licenses.
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William S. Kinney
Boston
Boston & Albarty
Boylston Street
South Framingham
Accused of Stealing 300 Pairs of Corsets
George Cobe aged 23 of 82 Kneeland Street and Lawrence J O Neil of 590 East Fourth Street were held in 800 bail for the grand jury after being charged with larceny of a case containing 800 pairs of corsets valued at 300 from the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad freight sheds on South Street. Cobe also faced larceny charges for 223 yards of cloth valued at 223 from the same location.
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George Cobe
Kneeland Street
Lawrence J. O'Neil
East Fourth Street
South Street
N. Y
Marriage of Mrs Anna Barrett to Clarence Lewis in Boston
Mrs Anna Eldridge Barrett daughter of Captain Peter Eldridge of Boston wed Clarence Waterman Lewis of Melrose at 43 Lynd Street in Trinity Church ceremony led by Rev Paul Sterling. The groom works as farm superintendent at Long Island Hospital Boston. Mrs Lewis is a noted short story writer and columnist for several California papers.
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Anna Eldridge Barrett
Peter Eldridge
Boston
Clarence Waterman Lewis
Melrose
Lynd Street
Trinity Church
Paul Sterling
Long Island Hospital
Lewis
California
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Columbia
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Newport
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Department of Electrical Engineering
the King of Overcoats
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Santa Claus
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Old Homestead
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