Harvard President Eliot Speaks to Boston Trade Groups
A packed Faneuil Hall heard Harvard University President Eliot address labor relations before Boston trade organizations. The discourse mixed scholarly analysis with practical Q and A led by Mr. Driscoll, eliciting hearty, respectful reception and broad audience takeaway. The Post prints a verbatim stenographic report of the address and discussion.
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Faneuil Hall
Elliot
Harvard University
Tts
Eliot
Boston
Driscoll
Japan Breaks Off Talks as War Clouds Gather
Japan formally ends negotiations and withdraws its mission from St Petersburg, while Russia recalls its minister and staff from Tokyo. The move, described as a breach that could lead to war, is seen as Japan pressuring Russia over Manchuria and Korea with plans to seize Korea if hostilities erupt.
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Japan
Tokio
Count Lamsdorff
Russia
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Corea
Let Them Vote On Municipal Suffrage For Women
The suffrage committee in the Legislature is unfriendly to Governor Bates's recommendation for women's municipal suffrage. Despite a likely limited vote in the committee, debate will continue. If women wish to vote for aldermen and common councilmen, they should have that right as well as for school committee.
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Bates
Taft’s Philippines policy and coastwise trade expansion
The article argues Secretary Taft may push liberal reforms for the Philippines, noting opposition to his “The Philippines for the Filipinos” motto. It highlights potential actions like extending coastwise navigation laws to control trade between the Philippines and the United States and references his prior recommendations to allow foreign vessels in the trade for five more years.
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Taft
Philippines
Manila
Frye
United States
Sun Spots Linked to Unusual Cold Weather Warned
A northern winter record notes a surge of sun spots observed January 15 by Moréux at Bourges and links them to extreme cold, heavy snows, and Arctic ice in harbors, suggesting a possible challenge to prior solar climate ideas and a shift toward earthbound weather signals.
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Moréux
Bourges
Arctic
Charlestown social events and lectures headline
The Observant Citizen notes the leap year party by the Ladies Auxiliary of Charlestown Artillery at the armory on Bunker Hill street. It also covers Burton Holmes's Pacific coast tour and nine weekly lectures across cities, plus Dorchester Centaur Club’s minstrels at Bloomfield Hall February 22 23 directed by Odell and Cadman.
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Charlestown
Charlestown Artillery
Bunker Hill Street
Centaur Club
Dorchester
Bloomfield Hall
Herbert F. Odell
Leon Cadman
Stealthy Steve Rescues Fire-Besieged Village Church
The detective arrives at a village on fire after pursuing Baron Hizzizzan. He stops a runaway auto near a burning church to save two firemen stranded atop the collapsing spire as townspeople watch in awe. His daring act ends the peril as flames threaten the structure.
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Steve
Baron Hizzizzan
Avenger
Glumm
Avast
Not an immune Miss Joshyr exchange joke
A playful exchange where Miss Joshyr teases about tiredness from delivering jokes, and the Professional Joker replies that it indeed wears him out. The banter centers on humor and fatigue without additional context or outcome.
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Joshyr
Special: Advantage Leo and Giraffe share drinking fun
A playful dialogue features Leo urging pleasure from drinking and a giraffe boasting multitiered sipping. The exchange showcases humorous banter between animal characters about indulgence and camaraderie.
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Leo
Antique Furniture Reductions From Colonial Suite Sale
A vintage ad lists mahogany chairs divan and set pieces in denim and damask with price cuts. The Colonial and Antwerp Oak dining furniture including sideboard china closet and 10 by 4 feet dining table are discounted from values like 900 dollars to 450 and 178 to 97, with other items marked down.
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Chippendale
Sharp wits seek prize in freak headline mail bag
The Post’s prize entry pool swelled with hundreds of submissions as the so called Freak Headline editor drew attention. Judge Emmons appears repeatedly in the mail, sparking chatter about public scrutiny and the creative flood of headlines following his acts.
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the Post
Emmons
Timayenis Foresees Greek Role in Tobacco Trade Inquiry
The Greek consul in Boston disputes a report that the tobacco trust will invade Europe and control southern trade. He explains Greeks in Boston number about 4 thousand and are largely self-employed merchants, spending around ten thousand dollars daily, with overviews on immigration and misattributions of a related letter to Governor Bates.
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Tobacco Trust
Europe
D. T. Timayenis
Timayenis
America
United States
T. T. Timayenis
Bates
Roseland Street
Greece
T. T. Timayen
Timagenis
Boston
B Y M C A Anniversary Reception Highlights
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association invites members to an anniversary reception next Thursday at 8 pm in the parlors. Guests include Senator George R. Jones, Speaker Louis A. Frothingham, W. E. Huntington of Boston University, and the association trustees. An elaborate program features music, an evening institute display, gymnastic and athletic exhibitions, and basketball. The annual banquet is set for Washington’s Birthday February 22 with noted after dinner speakers expected.
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Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
George R. Jones
Senate
Louis A. Frothingham
House of Representatives
W. E. Huntington
Boston University
Association
Washington
New England
Short Story Hint Points to Page Eight
A note directs readers to page eight for today’s short story. The reference suggests a feature piece or fiction item appearing in the interior section rather than the front.
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Sion
Philippine Islands
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Earth
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New York
New Lyceum Theatre
New York City
Carnegie Hall
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Tremont Street
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Emile B. Renaud
Back Bay
Brookline
Milton
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Symphony Orchestra
Emerson College of Oratory
Renaud
London
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Berlin
Newton Newkirk
Miss Joshyr
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Friend Street
Savoy
Seeese
Kirman
India
Casey Corners
John R. Foster
Wendell Street
Cambridge
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Harrison Avenue
City
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H. Potter
Foxboro
Cape Cod
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Provincetown
Mass
P. O. Box
Long Island
Tightkeeper
W. H. Lyon
Brook Avenue
Roxbury
Marie Costeau
A. J. Pickens, Jr
East Boston
Adolph Freedman
Dorchester Avenue
South
Sanford
Notman
Wildey Savings
John J. Whit
Lawrence Martin
Apple
George E. Taber
Comer's College
Washington St
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