May oust suffrage workers
Washington report says classified federal employees linked to suffrage groups face removal under civil service laws if they engage in political activity as officers or influential members. Mellhenny notes competitive staff may join political clubs but should not organize, lead, or use influence to sway others.
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Washington
Civil Service
Mellhenny
Russell M. McLennan
Treasury Department
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Democratic Party
Congress
Crane Dodges Falling Wall in Fire Rescue
Former United States Senator W. Murray Crane directed firefighting at a three story brick block owned by him and his brother Zenas in Dalton. Explosions rattled the basement of one store as walls bulged and toppled, but Crane, firemen, and onlookers escaped as the structure crashed to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
United States
W. Murray Crane
Crane
Zenas
Boston Public Library asks 28 cents more in 1914 budget
The city tax payer faces a 28 cent increase for the Public Library as the 1914 estimate rises to 430,619 dollars, a 13 percent jump from last year. The report notes over 37,000 volumes added, $49,000 spent on literature, urges more standard books, retirement for worn staff, and a branch building need at South Boston. Willie’s quip hints at a color section feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley
South Boston
Sargel weight gain promises lure thin readers
An advertisement touts Sargel as a flesh building product claiming readers gain 10 to 35 pounds in days. Test offers a free trial package with a 50 cent full size shipment on return mail, urging underweight individuals to try the tablet with meals. The copy cites testimonials from multiple men and women and includes a mail-in coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gagnon
Sargel
W. D. Roberts
Sargol
D. Martin
J. Meier
Thin Reader
H. Ww. Everett
the Sargel Co
Herald
Binghamton, N
H. W. Everett
Sargel Company
P. Herald Bidg
Binghamton
N. Y
Clever Cat Guards South Boston Factory at 5 PM
Peter the big gray and white cat patrols the 155000 square feet of Briscoe's factory nightly in South Boston. He waits at the employees entrance for the watchman, enjoys salmon, and roams with the calm dignity of a sentinel. Peter’s cosmopolitan friends and his vegetarian palate mark him as unique. Readers are invited to share pet stories and photos for the Post feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Joseph Briscoe
West First Street
Boston
Briscoe
the Post
Brookline zoning plan urged for height limits and districts
At a Brookline Library gathering prominent speakers urged a three zone zoning system to protect character and land values. J Randolph Coolidge proposed city suburban and rural zones with building height limits of 80 60 and 40 feet respectively and wider 20 foot distances between structures to reduce fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
G. Trafford Hewitt
London
England
Loring Underwood
Belmont
Civil Service Push for Deer Island Workers
Prominent advocates of extending civil service will appear before the Public Service committee to back the Massachusetts Civil Service Association bill to place Deer Island House of Correction employees under civil service rules. Leaders include Arthur H. Brooks Marian Nichols Charles Warren John A. Sullivan and Charles Putnam with other supporters speaking for the petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Committee
Massachusetts Civil Service Association
Deer Island House of Correction
Civil Service Law and Rules
Arthur H. Brooks
Marian Nichols
Women's Auxiliary
Charles Warren
Civil Service Commission
John A. Sullivan
Finance Commission
Charles Putnam
Richard H. Dana
Thompson Spa dance draws five hundred at Huntington Hall
Five hundred people attended a dance at Howe Hall Huntington Avenue hosted by the Thompson Spa Mutual Aid Association. State and city officials joined men from all walks of life as the floor was directed by association president Frederick F. Wlanders with assistants Thomas McQuaid Anna Frost and Rose Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPA
Thompson Spa Mutual Aid Association
Howe Hall
Huntington Avenue
Frederick F. Wlanders
Thomas McQuaid
Anna Frost
Rose Hamm
B & M Extends Notes To June To Meet Crises
Holders of 10 million dollars of Boston & Maine railroad notes agreed to an extension to June 2. Officials expect higher freight rates by then to yield income and cover notes due in June. Treasurer Herbert K. E. Misher and directors described a brighter outlook and planned installations to restore North Station traffic after Tower A destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Herbert KE. Misher
New York
Boston & Maine
North Station
Boston
Boston and Maine notes extended as reform plan unfolds
In New York on February 3, Boston and Maine noteholders extend the 5 percent one year notes to June 9. Treasurer Herbert E. Wisher meets with J P Morgan & Co. as a broader reorganization aims to sever the Boston and Maine from the New Haven system and settle pending notes and the road’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Herbert E. Wisher
the Road
J. P. Morgan & Co
Boston & Maine
New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
The
Poslam Promises Quick Relief for Itching Skin
Advertises Poslam for eczema acne psoriasis and all itching skin diseases. Claims immediate relief for inflammation and rapid healing with visible results. Notes availability through druggists and a New York address for correspondence.
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25Th Street
New York
Bottomley Backed for Boston Finance Commission Chair
Robert J. Bottomley secretary of the Good Government Association is backed to become chairman of the Boston Finance Commission succeeding John A. Sullivan. Support comes unsolicited with Bottomley seen as a municipal affairs expert and Amherst College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Bottomley
Good Government Association
Boston Finance Commission
John A. Sullivan
Curley
Bottomley
Sullivan
Amherst College
Walsh
Frank J. Donahue
Donahue
Boston
Chalrenan Sullivan
Thomas P. Riley
Pearson
Supreme Court
Judge Riley
BULL MOOSE HELP G. O. P. IN HOUSE BALLOT
The Progressives joined Republicans to seat William J Nap hen of Natick as the Ninth. The contest between Nap hen and Thomas E Brennan hinged on one ballot. Brennan partisans demanded it count for Brennan while Nap hen supporters claimed two crosses made it a blank. Voting split by party with Democrats for Brennan and all Republicans except Nash of Weymouth for Nap hen. Progressives cast ballots for both Nap hen and Brennan.
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House
William. J. Naphen
Natick
Naphen
Thomas E. Brennan
Brennan
Nash
Weymouth
Brennin
Briggs
Lexington
Carr
Hopkinton
Chandler
Wastbridgewater
Cross
Royalston
Currier
Lynn
Dahlburg
Brockton
Pessenden
Townshend
Lyle
Gloucester
McCleary
Maynard
Phillips
Melrose
Webster
Northbridge
Boxford
Costine
North Adams
Davenport
Malden
Rich
Everett
Tilden
Tailor Shop Fire Stirs Roxbury Residents
Fire at Hiram KXoross tailoring shop 317 Warren Street Roxbury last night caused excitement as firefighters, fearing benzine in the store, battled a stubborn blaze that was finally brought under control.
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Hiram ‘Kxoross
Warren Street
Roxbury
Hudson Six-40 debuts lighter, efficient six car
The HUDSON Six-40 introduces a European small-bore long-stroke engine and a weight of 2,980 pounds, 400 pounds lighter than last year’s HUDSON 37. It uses one fourth less fuel and offers more power and space than four-cylinder rivals, with Europe praising the new design as the coming car type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Delco
Hudson
New York
Chauncy Hall Alumni Reunite at Harvard Club
At the Harvard Club a reunion of 125 Chauncy Hall School alumni, first since 1909, celebrated memories, honored venerable teachers, and discussed reorganizing the alumni to preserve school quarters and relics from 1828 to 1896. Oldest attendee Benjamin H. Jones entered in 1862. John and Thomas Gray of class of 1865 attended and joined in the jubilation.
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Chauncy Hall School
Harvard Club
Robert O. Harris
J. Randolph Coolidge, Jr
Joseph H. Beale
Odlin Roberts
Benjamin H. Jones
John
Thomas Gray
Chauncy Hall School Reunion Ends With Bell Call
The reunion featured the old school bell rung for dinner and orderly conduct by Toastmaster Roberts. Speaker Mr Coolidge cited John D Long as a smart former student and praised the school’s preparation for public life. Frederic Hall awarded Andrew Gray Weeks the best boy’s medal of 1914, with Arthur Cushing decorating Weeks. Judges debated Chauncy Hall’s 1870s fire date, then Harris shared school life anecdotes.
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Roberts
Mr. Coolidge
John D. Long
Virgil
Frederic B. Hall
Andrew Gray Weeks
Arthur Percy Cushing
Weeks
Chauncy Hall School
Judge Harris
Boston school relics group elects officers at meeting
Members recount memories of the old school at Copley square and vote to preserve relics for future generations. Frederic B. Hall announces many relics. Dr. Vincent R. Sayward donates the rescued "serch" box. Officers include J. Randolph Coolidge Jr as president and Maurice G. Sellers as treasurer.
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New England
Beale
Hall
Copley Square
Maurice G. Sellers
Walter N. Buffum
Vincent R. Sayward
Oid
J. Randolph Coolidge, Jr
Robert O. Harris
Odin Roberts
Joseph H. Beale
Frederic B. Hall
Clarence H. Poor
Andrew Gray Weeks
Tetrazzini and Ruffo Entertain Boston Press Club
Opera stars Tetrazzini and Titta Ruffo were hosted by Boston newspaper men at the Press Club. After dinner they heard a program arranged by Henry Russell of the Boston Opera Company with Cara Lapin contralto, Louis Deru tenor, Elmer C. Adams violin, and Frank Waller on piano. Mme Tetrazzini received a bouquet despite canceling her singing due to throat trouble.
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Tetrazzini
Titta Ruffo
Boston Press Club
Henry Russell
Boston Opera
Cara’ Lapin
Dell
Louis Deru
Leoncavallo
Elmer CC. Adams
Dvorak
Lucia
Frank Waller
Press Club
Russell
Mme. Tetrazzini
Rosen
Allen Wood
Federal route near Tampico reports of fighting
Wireless reports from Tampico say fighting continued this afternoon between Altamira and Tampico with unknown results. Many wounded federals were moved to Tampico and it is believed the federals were retreating. The transport Progreso sailed from Vera Cruz with reinforcements for Tampico's defense.
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Vera Cruz
Tampico
Altamira
Progreso
Legion of Honor Boy Henry B Jones Dies at Desk
Henry B Jones seven year old member of the Legion of Honor and employe in the war records department at the State House died suddenly yesterday at his desk near Surgeon General Charles Williams. He served in the Civil War with the Forty fourth Massachusetts and the Light Artillery, rising from sergeant to first lieutenant.
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Henry B. Jones
Legion of Honor
War Records Department
State House
Charles, Williams
Forty-fourth Massachusetts
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