Information for Competitors in Post's 2000 Prize Contest
The Boston Post outlines submission rules for the Proverb Contest winners. Contestants must mail complete answer coupons to Proverb Editor, P. O. Box 5276, Boston Mass by 6 p.m. Dec 31. Postage must be prepaid. first class postage required on answer coupons. Answers inspected after closing hour. prizes awarded by the Proverb Editor.
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Proverb Picture Contest Rules for Boston Post
The Post outlines a Proverb Picture contest with coupons for one answer per coupon. Entries must be mailed by 6 p.m. on Saturday December 31 to Proverb Editor Boston Mass. Submit coupons only, in separate envelopes per set, with neatness judged. Duplication allowed, Boston Post employees excluded, rule changes reserved by the Proverb Editor.
Proverb Contest Guidelines on Answers and Duplicates
Contest rules explain that answer format type does not affect results and legibility matters. Duplicates mean multiple identical coupons with different answers are discouraged, while sorted sets in one envelope ensure proper judging and only No 36 may be changed to No 37 due to an error.
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Hampton Moore Named Bureau Head in Washington
President Roosevelt appoints J. Hampton Moore of Philadelphia as chief of the Bureau of Manufactures in the Department of Commerce and Labor. Moore, president of the National League of Republican Clubs and former Philadelphia city treasurer, will assume duties early next year.
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National League of Republican Clubs
Roche Takes Consul’s Oath in Genoa Appointment
James Jeffrey Roche, appointed consul at Genoa, qualified for office by posting a $4000 bond and taking the oath. United States Commissioner Benjamin H. Bradlee administered the oath in the Post Office building. A. Shuman and Otis Kimball posted bond and were approved by Assistant US District Attorney Lewis.
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Italy
United States
Benjamin H. Bradlee
A. Shuman
Otis Kimball
Lewis
Exploded Mines Help Japanese Capture Rihlung Fort
Port Arthur report states that Rihlung fort fell to Japanese forces after seven dynamite mines breached the wall at 10 o'clock yesterday under heavy bombardment. About 1000 Japanese casualties were reported. 600 garrison troops escaped. The capture opens a breach toward Keekwan fort and could enable fire on the harbor area.
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Japanese guns hinder Russian Pacific squadron at Port Arthur
The text notes Japanese heavy guns on 203 Metre Hill unable to be hit by the Russians, making it appear impossible for the Russian second Pacific squadron to leverage Port Arthur, even if Japan holds its current strong positions.
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Kuroski Thanks Germans for Congratulatory Card
A Dortmund circle sent General Kuroki a card of congratulations in September for his military successes. He replied on November 5 1904 praising German tacticians and noting pleasure at German praise. Signed Your obedient servant KUROKI.
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Skrydloff to Return to St. Petersburg Next Month
Vice-Admiral Skrydloff commander of the Vladivostok squadron will return to St Petersburg in January. It was intimated that Admiral Rojestvensky would succeed Skrydloff as supreme commander of the Pacific fleet and that Skrydloff would join the admiralty council in St Petersburg.
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Kidnapping Alleged as Catherine Bierman Missing
New York police believe Catherine Bierman known as The Beauty of Neck Road has been kidnapped. An uncle Rudolph Wickel hotel keeper at Sheepshead Bay received a ransom letter. Mrs John Henry McCarthy wife of City Judge says she also got a similar note. Letters now with detectives.
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Ex-Representative Buxbaum Placed on Probation
H H Bauxbaum charged with larceny of 13000 from employer had case put on file after pleading guilty Judge Harris said he believed the defendant could reform and granted probation on restitution arrangements A $200 fine was also levied on Madelina D Russo for practicing as a doctor without a diploma.
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Superior Criminal Court
Madelina D. Russo
Burglar Steals Silverware In Newbury Street Home
A burglar forced the rear door at 3878 Newbury Street, occupied by Mrs. Edward G. Andrews, between 8 p.m. yesterday and midnight. He took six tea spoons six soup spoons a bon-bon dish a gold topped mirror and a silver mounted glass valued at 78 dollars, leaving the dining room in order. No clue was left for police.
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Edward G. Andrews
Brookline Firemen Quell Major House Blaze
At 10 21 last night a large fire broke out in eight Table Place Brookline owned by William H Lincoln and occupied by James F Lunney. Firefighters battled the blaze forcing it under control with about 1000 dollars damage.
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Surprise Expected in Tucker's Case Today
Two defense motions anticipated at East Cambridge Clerk’s office may challenge the indictment and target a police officer. Attorney-General Parker likely to oppose both as the case readies for Monday proceedings. defense plans to call over 50 witnesses from Newton Street route.
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Mabel Page
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Hitch in Proceedings Against Bishop Talbot
Philadelphia dispatch says a hitch delays the arraignment of Bishop Talbot of central Pennsylvania, set for January 10 in Reading, due to an amended church canon affecting a board of inquiry. Presenters and Dr Bodine await Herbert Noble of New York to discuss plans. Noble had not yet arrived.
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Ingram M. W. Irvine
Henry Budd
W. B. Bodine
Board of Inquiry
Herbert Noble
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Agnew McBride
Dr. Bodine
Jenkinson
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Noeble
Lawson Fights End in Europe Rumor Sparks Amalgamated Copper Rally
Reports claim T. W. Lawson quit his battle against Standard Oil and plan a European stay. Amalgamated Copper stock rose as rumors circulated that Everybody's Magazine changed hands and Lawson’s hostile actions might end.
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U. S. Sailors Cause Disturbance in Valparaiso
American blue jackets ashore in Valparaiso became intoxicated and created a disturbance. An official conference led to a decision that U S sailors will not be granted further shore leave to prevent recurrence. The note calls for punishment under Chilean law. Ships New York Chicago Marblehead Bennington Nero are in port under Rear Admiral Goodrich.
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Boston Common Council Annual Dinner Report
The Boston Common Council held its annual dinner at the Quincy House last night at 7. President Arthur Dolan presided with Councilman James F. McDermott of Ward 7 as banquet chair. Toastmaster Stalker of Ward 1 led remarks from Dolan Maynard Wood Newton Lacey and Simms, Clerk O Kane, Dr Colligs Ward 12, and Messrs Dever and Leary.
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Mayor Willard vetoes Chelsea light contract
Mayor Willard vetoes the Aldermen approved five year lighting contract with the Welsbach company for Chelsea streets. The veto was sustained 9 to 6 citing excessive term length and too many arc lights cut out. An $8000 school teacher pay appropriation in 10 months across 12 payments was rejected under suspension of rules.
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McCall Receives Big Reception in Winchester
Congressman Samuel W. McCall of Massachusetts was honored at a Town Hall reception in Winchester. Dartmouth President Dr. William J. Tucker and Maine Congressman Charles E. Littlefield spoke, praising McCall’s independence and knowledge of national affairs.
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Maine
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Dartmouth College
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Littlefield
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Newtowne Club Presents Living Whist in Cambridge
A unique show entitled Living Whist was staged at the Newtowne Club in North Cambridge last night. Miss Bessie Abernethy and Miss Ruth Damon, the stars, received encore after encore.
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Genuine remedy ad signed by E. W. Grove
Cold relief laxative brominequinine offer promises to remove the cause. The ad urges readers to request the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove and price listed as 25 cents.
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Temperature Yesterday and Last Year
Yesterday’s average temperature was 26 degrees, compared with 48 degrees a year earlier. The record notes a drop of 22 degrees from last year’s reading.
Christmas Koch Treatment Free at Boston Institute
Christmas offering at the Boston Koch Institute 175 Tremont street next to Tremont Theatre promises free Koch Specialist Physicians services for Koch Inhalation Treatment addressing consumption asthma bronchitis and catarrh. Only charges cover Koch Tuberculine remedies with a deadline of December 31.
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