Boston University Buys Old Harvard Medical School Site
Trustees of Boston University completed the purchase of the old Harvard Medical School building at Boylston and Exeter streets Back Bay. The 33,000 square foot lot fronts Boylston 264 feet with 12 feet on Exeter and a rear passage. land taxable value is 462000 with assessed value 596000. The price is reported to exceed 700000. Frank A. Russell represented BU and Arthur H. Williams represented Rollin H. Allen, who bought the property last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Medical School
Boylston and
Exeter Streets
Back Bay
Boston University
Frank A. Russell
Brookline
Arthur H. Williams
Rollin H. Allen
Harvard College
Boylston Street
Exeter Street
Anniversary Party for Boston Typographical Union Branch
Arrangements are underway for an anniversary party of the book and job branch of the Boston Typographical Union to be held next Wednesday evening at Berkeley Hall on Appleton Street. Officers include Chairman John Douglass Secretary Edward A. Boyle and a large list of committee members and aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Typographical Union
Berkeley Hall
Appleton Street
John Douglass
Edward A. Boyle
John H. Bohan
John P. Battis
T. P. Curtin
P. J. Sullivan
J. J. Slattery
S. P. Cummins
Aids
F. J. Cashman
W. H. MelIntire
J. I. Delaney
C. J. Fitzgerald
Charles Hall
J. BE. Kirby
James T. McGrady
P. J. Norton
S. J. L. O’connor
A. Pinkofsky
Ef, A. Stuart
Labor Notes From Boston Unions Report Street Lathes Dispute
The grievance committee of the Boston Building Trades Council filed a complaint that union carpenters are doing part of the lathing for an unfair firm on Milk Street. New York Marble Workers Union sent a delegate to seek 25 bed rubbers and 20 polishers with wages of 4 and 4.50 dollars a day. The Boston & Albany boiler shops saw 250 workers gain 12 cents an hour after a nine hour day. Stationary Engineers Union 16 elected a committee for State House hearings. Delegates to the Boston Central Labor Union include Morse Bryant Rice White Wilson Clough Nash Goode Griffin. Boston Teamdrivers Unions 25 191 and 242 plan to prepare for the Teamsters' Brotherhood international convention in Boston. Vice- President Drury installed Lithographers Union 5 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Building Trades Counciil
Milk Street
A. F. of LL
Structural Building Trades Alliance
New York Marble Workers’ Union
Boston
Boston & Albany
Boston Boilermakers’ Union
Department of the Road
Boston Central Labor Union
Messrs
Morse
Bryant
Rice
White
Wilson
Clough
Nash
Goode
Griffin
Teamsters’ Brotherhood
Thomas Drury
Condemn methods of labor unions debate at Boston meeting
At a Boston gathering of 150 employers, James A. Emery and other leaders criticized labor unions while defending workers rights under law. Speakers argued against coercion and violence, urged equal protection for employers, and condemned using unions to advance illegal ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Emery
California
Citizens’ Industrial Association of America
Employers’ Association
Schange Club
Boston
Alvin H. Pease
George H. Hugo
William H. Sayward
Master Builders’ Association
Hugo
McNamee Sells Home as He Plans Move to Boston
Ex mayor John Hf H. McNamee of Cambridge has sold his house at 50 Mt Vernon street for occupancy by Cam bridge dealer Noch Beane. The property is assessed at 10000 for the house and 5500 for the land. He will move by May 1 and has started an insulated wire business with Andrew J Conlin at Cambridge with a factory in Mattapan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hf. H. McNamee
Cambridge
Mt. Vernon Street
Boston
Mattapan
McNamee
Noch Beane
Andrew J. Conlin
Pickpocket Stole $31 From Tremont Street Rider
Elmer C. Raymond of 188 West Newton Street had his black leather pocketbook with $31 taken while boarding a surface car on Tremont near Pleasant Street around 11 last night. He recalls being jostled by three young men about 25, all with smooth faces and dark clothes.
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Elmer C. Raymond
West Newton Street
Tremont
Pleasant Street
Irish self government urged at Cambridge United Irish League
Richard Hazleton M P spoke at a United Irish League of America meeting in Rhoades Hall Cambridge. Speakers praised Ireland's past leaders and outlined reforms including fixed tenancy and land acts. Hazleton cited eviction history and England’s 1908 land act enabling tenants to buy land, noting progress in Wexford and widespread tenant ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hazleton
M. P
United Irish League of America
Ireland
Rhoades Hall
Cambridge
James T. Barrett
Joseph Devlin
Walter C. Wardwell
Frederick J. Macleod
Augustine J. Daly
Charles H. Thurston
James IF. Aylward
Hazleton
England
Wexford
All Night Service Sought for East Boston Tunnel
Chairman Jackson of the railroad commission and Mayor Fitzgerald discussed plans for 24 hour car service in the East Boston tunnel. The commission expects opening for all night service within about 30 days with the Boston Elevated Railway Company ready to cooperate. The Mayor noted legislative action to lease the tunnel and the need to serve night workers and residents when fogs cut off East Boston from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Railroad Commissioners
Fitzgerald
East Boston
Railroad Commission
Boston Elevated Railway Company
North Ferry
Boston
Chelsea
Charlestown
Three Men Fight on Hanover Street Ends with Arrest
Special Officer Elliott Jenney used a pistol to disperse two belligerents during a violent street struggle on a icy Hanover street. One man named John W. Kearns, 28, of 223 Harrison avenue, was arrested after pulling the officer onto the sidewalk and striking him. Kearns faces intoxication and assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover Street
Elliott Jenney
Cordiner
City Hall Avenue
John W. Kearns
Harrison Avenue
Jenney
Kearns
Move to Close Chelsea Hotels
Chelsea hotel keepers were amazed as the Law Enforcement League asked leave to appear before the license commissioners claiming it has evidence to revoke the licenses of seven Chelsea hotels. Secretary Johnson and Chairman Hammond said hearings would follow specific charges against each proprietor. Johnson noted investigations into gambling and disreputable houses, and mentioned Mayor Willard’s statehouse intercession for the Winnisimmet Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Law Enforcement League
Johnson
Hammond
Chelsea Hotels
Lincoln Club
Willard
State House
Winnisimmet Athletic Club
Perkins and Hobson warn of looming war with Japan
Senator Perkins and Captain Hobson argue war with Japan is likely, urging a stronger navy to deter aggression. Hobson criticizes England for using Japan against the United States while asserting U S trade in Asia depends on cotton and wheat sales.
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Japan
England
Germany
Hobson
Peace Society of the
City of New York
Cooper Union
United States
Great Britain
America
East
Asia
Root Denies Talk Washington February 1
Secretary Root publicly refuses to engage in any discussion or provide comments on ongoing talks in Washington on this date. No details were given about subject or participants. The statement underscores a firm stance of noncomment while avoiding statement of policy or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Japanese Situation Denied by Root Amid White House Talks
The article reports on a statement denying any public discussion of war or treaty talks following White House discussions with the President, Cabinet members, and California delegation. It notes the Japanese ambassador was unavailable, embassy staff denying any authorized statements, and denies claims that Secretary Root received an ultimatum from Baron Hayashi regarding discrimination in San Francisco. Navy officials downplay the current discussions.
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White House
California
Tie
Baron Hayashi
San Francisco
Root
Navy Department
Cox Named Receiver for United States Security Co
Shannon H. Cox was named yesterday as the receiver for the United States Security Company. The assets show $798 in cash and furniture valued at $90, while liabilities total $1800. Alexander Mann and YT. C. Scottron are the complainants. Also mentions Brom Quin ine laxatives and original Cold Tablet branding as a cautionary note.
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Shannon H. Cox
United States Security Company
Alexander Mann
YT. C. Scottron
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Harvard Medical
LABOR
Bath
John Mitchell
M’namee
E. C. Raymond
FOR Cause OF Ireland
Baltimore
Hunter
Henry Siegel CO
Washington and
Essex Streets
Vicunas
Meltons
Kerseys
Easex
Essex Street Side
Sen. Perkins
Wellington A. Hardy
Hinckley Bldg
Water St
Monarch
Henry Siegel
Sion
Department of
Pacific
Cox
U. S. Security CO
FF. W. Grove
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