Allen's Will Appoints Charity Trustees in Boston
The will of Howard F. Allen a colored servant is filed for probate. Bentley W. Warren of Williamstown is named executor and trustee with power to select charities and distribute the estate within two years of his death. If limits are met the entire estate goes to the Associated Charities of Boston.
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Bentley W. Warren
Williamstown
Mr. Warren
Associated Charities of
Boston
Norwegian sailor heir seeks large Seattle land claim
A Norwegian sailor who deserted a ship in San Francisco in 1896 changed his name and disappeared. His heir, Thomas Christiansen of Norway, filed a Supreme Court claim to a large Seattle district, alleging the sailor settled on 19 acres that now form part of the First and Second King County additions, including the land housing the County Hospital and the poor farm.
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San Francisco
Thomas Christiansen
Norway
Supreme Court
Seattle
Wash
King County
Harvard Defends Athletics Editorial stance rises against critics
The Harvard Crimson defends modern college athletics against attacks by a Idaho professor and Phillips Andover headmaster. It argues athletics have improved greatly and criticisers have not compared today with a decade ago.
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Harvard Crimson
Stewart
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Phillips Andover Academy
Harvard
Cleaning up college athletics promises a brighter future
The Crimson argues critics allege trickery and demoralization in college games but notes clear progress over the past decade. It cites quieter baseball frays and milder football tales, asserting better sportsmanship and a hopeful trend despite lingering concerns.
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The
Crimson
Atlantic
Mrs Hannah Cronin Dies in Charlestown
Mrs Hannah Cronin a longtime Charlestown resident died at home on Pleasant Street. She supported St Mary’s Church and charitable groups. Survived by husband Patrick and nine children, eighteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at St Mary’s Church Charlestown.
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Arizona Senate
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Rough Riders
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Detroit Votes On New City Charter Provisions
Citizens in Detroit cast ballots on a proposed charter featuring nonpartisan local elections a preferential ballot separation of municipal from higher elections greater mayoral accountability a single alderman per ward a replaced Board of Estimates new departments for public safety recreation labor welfare and arts an eight hour workday a minimum city wage and the initiative referendum and recall.
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Recreation, Labor, Welfare
Arts
Fire Commissioner Defends Boston Fire Methods
Fire Commissioner Cole rejected claims that Boston’s fire force is run by theorists. He said he backs firefighter views, supports granting the department enforcement authority, and cites 15 new motor apparatus and 75 new personnel as strengthening service.
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Yeserday
Boston
Fire Department Reforms and Alarm System Upgrades Cited
The commissioner noted a proposed 300000 appropriation for motor fire apparatus was cut to 25000. He praised the deputy chief creation as one of the department’s best moves and cited long-standing support for the new fire alarm HQ urged by the National Board of Fire Underwriters since 1911. The department reportedly followed the board’s alarm box recommendations.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Flyer killed in air crash at Johaannistahl Germany
A mid air collision at the Johaannistahl aero drome kills Degner a pupil at the flying school and injures Gerhard Sedlmayer and Lieutenant Leonhardi. The incident occurred at about 100 feet height during circling maneuvers.
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Johaannistehal
Germany
Gerhard Sedlmayer
Leonhardi
Degner
Fight for School Board Seat Sparks Portsmouth Charter Battle
Miss Martha Kimball a leader in equal suffrage fights for a seat on the Portsmouth Board of Education now held by Tra C Newick will present her case to the courts via Judge Sherman Burroughs of Manchester. Backed by the Civic Association she seeks to establish who has the right to fill vacancies in the School Board City Council or the board, with potential charter changes.
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Martha Kimball
Board of Education
Tra C. Newick
Sherman Burroughs
Manchester
Kimball
Civic Association
Rockefeller Leaves Tax List Blank in Forest Hill
Tax Commissioners John D. Kler and William Agnew visited Forest Hill to check if John D. Rockefeller had completed his personal property tax listing. Rockefeller’s secretary handed them a letter from the oil magnate stating he hadn’t time to file before leaving Cleveland and would file later.
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Cleveland
John D
Anti Alcohol Day Planned in Newton by Women
The Federated Woman's Club of Newton announces an anti-alcohol day with posters on billboards and streetcars. Mayor grants access, cars will bear placards, and schools will be decorated. Posters claim alcohol lowers efficiency and increases accidents. Per committee chair Mrs. Birdshal and Newton coordinator Mrs. Eliot.
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Newton
Mason _ street
Cambridge
Mass
Clara J. Birdshal
Sterling Eliot
Thomas Hardy Weds Florence Dugdale at 74 in London
British novelist Thomas Hardy aged 74 married his secretary and typist Florence Dugdale today in London. Hardy’s first wife died in 1912, leaving the author of Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d'Urbervilles as a widower before this marriage.
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London
Thomas Hardy
Tess of
18 Year Old Slayer Sentenced to Death in California
Louis Kundy aged 18 was sentenced to death by the Superior Court in Los Angeles for the murder of Harold Ziesche. The verdict marks a high profile capital punishment case amid February proceedings in California.
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Harold Ziesche
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