PLAN ACTION ON ALBANY LEASE
Senate President and House Speaker chart a plan to refer Representative Coyle’s request for a committee to study the Boston and Albany lease to the legislative railroad committee. The panel would gain expanded powers to summon witnesses and papers, akin to the prior rules committee in bribery hearings, if the measure passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapple
Senate
Cole
House
Bullock
Michael J. Coyle
Brighton
Boston
Albany
New York Central
Committee On Rules
Neary Stops Deshler In Eighth at Milwaukee Bout
Charley Neary of Milwaukee knocked Dave Deshler of Boston out in the eighth round of a ten round lightweight bout at the Badger Athletic Club tonight.
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Milwaukee
Charley Neary
Dave Deshler
Boston
Badger Athletic Club
Foxboro Hospital hearing probes graft claims and diet abuses
Governor's council hears Trustee Brown concede flour purchases from his Boston firm and a boiler from Fitchburg Engine Co. amid sharp exchanges with Chairman Fosdick and Councillor Barry. Witnesses describe food shortages, diet changes, and a solitary confinement episode at Foxboro Hospital for alcoholics. The panel adjourns to continue next Tuesday.
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Foxboro Hospital
Leroy S. Brown
Boston
Fitchburg Engine Company
Fosdick
Board of Trustees
Barry
South Boston
Brown
Bemis
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Mr. Barry
Mr. Brown
Choate
Long
Dr. Woodbury
Lake Pearl
Wrentham
Hartshorn dies in Atlanta after long illness
Frank S. Hartshorn an old-time Boston actor died in Atlanta Georgia after a ten day illness from pneumonia. He once belonged to the Boston Museum stock company and later worked as a hotel cashier in Boston at Tremont House Copley Square and the Bellevue. Born in Charlestown he spent most of his life in Somerville and was among Somerville High School's first graduates. He was a past master of John Abbott Todge Masons Harmony Council 901 Golden Cross and belonged to the Unitarian Church of Atlanta.
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Frank S. Hartshorn
Boston
Atlanta
Boston Museum Stock Company
Hartshorn
Old Tremont House
Copley Square
Bellevue
Piedmont
Charlestown
Somerville
Somerville High School
John Abbott Todge
Masons
Harmony Council 901
Golden Cross
Unitarian Church of Atlanta
February Suit Sale Cuts Price on Morse Made Suits
Standout value in February suit sale features popular Morse made lines once priced at $16.50 now offered at $12. Bright, snappy suits highlighted for their quality and fit.
Congressman John A. Keliher Engaged to East Boston Beauty
Rumor mill in City Hall and the State House centers on Congressman Keliher and Lillian McNeill of East Boston as a possible couple. Neighbors recall her as a tall brunette described as a beauty, with wedding plans reportedly underway.
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Cupid
John A. Keliher
Beau Brummell
Ward 9
City Hall
State House
Noddle Island
East Boston
Lillian McNeill
Noddle
Rumored Engagement Stir Detours in East Boston
Miss McNeill, living with her aunt at 317 Saratoga Street, East Boston, is linked to Congressman Kelcher in a romance that locals say has led to wedding talk. While Kelcher is in Washington the gossip swirls about their public appearances and possible engagement.
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Miss McNeill
Mrs. Dolacher
Saratoga Street
East
Boston
Sacred Heart Church
John A. Kelcher
Congressman Kelcher
Washington
Massachusetts
First National Bank of Chelsea to Pay 50 Percent Claims
Receiver Albert S. Apsey reports readiness to pay 50 per cent of creditors claims from the defunct First National Bank of Chelsea. Bank suspended operations Aug 16. President Hinckley died days later. By five months, $775,000 in claims reduced to a 50 percent dividend for depositors.
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First National Bank of
Chelsea
Albert S. Apsey
State Street
Hinckley
Newton
Comptroller of the Currency
Attorney Apsey
Apsey
Crompton Tops Paige in Fifth C Class Billiards Match
Crompton defeated Paige 150 to 123 in the fifth game of the C class amateur billiard tournament at Hub Palace last night.
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Hub Palace
Crompton
Paige
Society Ball Honors Myopia and Norfolk Hunt Clubs
The Myopia and Norfolk Hunt Clubs held a grand hunt ball at the Hotel Somerset attended by over 600 city social leaders. Dressed in hunting costumes with pink coats, guests enjoyed a late schedule of dinners, a cotillion led by George S Mandell and Henry G Vaughan, costly silver favors, and multiple suppers ending at dawn.
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Myopia
Norfolk Hunt Clubs
Somerset
George S. Mandell
William S. Patten
Henry G. Vaughan
Norfolk
R. L. Agassiz
Commonwealth Avenue
Brookline Preacher Calls For Quartet Removal From Church
The Rev. Dr. William H. Lyon at the New England Chapter dinner urged campaigns to drive the quartet from the First Parish Church Brookline. He sought solemn services with congregational singing and cited Catholic practice as a model. Horatio Parker of Yale praised Bach as immortal while criticizing modern startling music.
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William H. Lyon
First
Brookline
New England
American Guild of Organists
Tuileries
Boston
Horatio Parker
Yale University
Trinity Church
Parker
Bach
Man Supposed Edison Brought to Atlantic City Hotel
A man believed to be Thomas A. Edison was brought to Atlantic City New Jersey by special train on February 1. He was moved from train to stretcher to a coach and into a beach front hotel with orders not to disturb the patient, per the chief clerk.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Orange
Hipple Brother Edward P. Hipple Dies by Own Action
Edward P. Hipple, brother of the late Frank K. Hipple and former president of the Real Estate Trust Company of Philadelphia, killed himself at his home today with a revolver. The event follows the summer suicide of his relative and former bank leader after a company wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edward P. Hipple
Frank K. Hipple
Death of Windsor man J C Enright found in New York hotel
J C Enright of Windsor Vermont, a prominent local figure and notary, was found dead in a New York Chelsea Square Hotel room with gas escaping from jets. Coroner cites death by own action. Enright, about 50, served on the Windsor Board of Selectmen and as school director, insurance agent, granite business owner, and Vermont bar member, survived by a widow and a daughter.
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New York
J. C. Enright
Windsor
Chelsea Square Hotel
Twenty-first Street
Tenth Avenue
Harburger
Board of Selectmen
Enright
Vermont
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al Foxboro
General Electric Company
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Independence
F. S. Hartshorn
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Contoocook AA
Old South Clothing Co
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