Printing Plant and Street Light Scrutiny
An order in the Common Council calls for a formal examination of the municipal printing plant including accounts management and efficiency from Feb 1 to Feb 1, 190%. The probe will be conducted by the same accountants with a practical printer, approved by the Typographical Union. A second order asks a special committee to review the gas and naphtha lamp service that street lights the city and report findings.
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Wall Street gains and sentiment brighten amid war jitters
Wall Street traders noted only a few stocks moved notably from last night’s levels as holiday closings and war worries dampened activity. Amalgamated Copper rose modestly while coalitions in Boston and the New York market showed mixed signals. insiders reportedly regrouping amid price campaigns. Copper prices steadied near 12 to 13 cents with a potential rise to 13 cents seen soon.
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Hallwood cash register infringing patent ruling issued
The U S Circuit Court for the eastern district of New York ruled a Brooklyn user of a Hallwood cash register liable for infringing National Cash Register Company patent 724,409. The merchant must cease using the machine and pay suit costs. Similar decrees have earlier been issued in Providence and Baltimore against Hallwood users.
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House Votes 4 6 Million Loan for St Louis Fair
The House approved the Senate amendment to the urgent deficiency bill by 172 to 103, authorizing a government loan of 4 6 million to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and approving related payment terms. It also backed coal and lignite tests at the fair and other Senate amendments, plus bills ratifying Indian agreements in Minnesota and Montana.
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ST. Louis Fair
Washington
Senate
Minnesota
Montana
Emperor William Hosts U S Ambassador Dinner in Berlin
Kaiser guests included United States Ambassador to Italy George von L. Meyer and Mrs Meyer and Melville E. Stone Dean B. Mason and the embassy staff and spouses. The diplomatic corps viewed the dinner as a compliment to the United States.
Commercial Wins Two Of Three In Gilt Edge League
B A A team lost chance to lead as Commercial won two of three in a home series. Tower of Commercial posted 544 for the night. Standings show Charlestown 19-11, Newtowne 19-11, B A A 18-12, Commercial 14-16 with Dudleys 11-19 and Old Dorchester 9-21. The four high teams move to neutral alleys for the remainder of the championship.
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Charlestown
Newtowne
Tower of Commercial
B. A. 1812
Dudley
Old Dorchester
Towanda Wins Two Of Three In Mystic Valley Candlepin Series
Towanda defeats 900th A. A in close candlepin matches with Smith as top scorer posting 102 in a single game and 278 total. Final counts show Towanda 1208 and opponents 1500s totals across three tight games, with Buckman Sawyer Dudley Bolewine Flynn Brown and Duhig contributing across frames.
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Flynn
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Duhig
Somerset and Elite Still Tied After Last Night's Games
Somerset and Elite remain first after night of play in the New Century league. Somerset won three from Boylston and two of three from Dedham. Roslindale beat Independent three times. Elite swept Hyde Park. New second series records set include Somerset team total 1432 and single 310. Schwender of Roslindale with 316.
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Roslindale
Dedham
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Chauncy Valleys Plumbing League Night Results
Three matches were rolled last night at Chauncy Valleys in the Plumbing league. Young beat Dalton Ingersoll, Hubbard won two from Gallison, and Hoey won three from Cambridge after Cambridge failed to show up. Hoey rolled a total of fories.
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Evans Wins Rexford Rolloff at Rexford Alleys
Evans captured the top prize with 209 in the Rexford weekly rolloff held last evening at Rexford alleys. Le Sage A. Gorham finished with 255 and Humphrey also placed among the prize winners.
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Lundin defeats Jim Parr in wrestling match
Jamestown Minnesota February 11 Jim Parr the English champion wrestler was defeated by Hjalmar Lundin Lundin won the first fall in 23 minutes 30 seconds the towel and deciding fall in 11 minutes 30 seconds Parr took the second fall in 37 minutes 30 seconds
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Bloomfield Hall Hosts First Dancing Party for Roxbury Dorchester Youth
Nearly 500 young people from Roxbury and Dorchester attended Bloomfield Hall in Dorchester for the first dancing party hosted by Bloomfield Associates last evening.
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Passengers Panic at South Station Fire
A gas explosion under a car of the 6 o’clock New York train sparked a blaze at South Station just before 6 PM. Passengers fled as flames spread between trains, causing several near fainting incidents before crews separated and extinguished the fire.
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Edward H Oakes Sentenced to Two Years in House of Correction
Salem February 11 In Superior Court Edward H Oakes former Revere police chief received a two year term in the House of Correction for forgery He was convicted of forging a $900 note and selling it to a money lender.
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Edward H. Oakes
Revere
House of Correction
Hanna Perilous Health Update at Senate Hotel
Washington February 11. Senator Hanna’s condition is very serious and weakening due to fever. Official bulletin notes no complications. pulse reached 104 per minute at 6 o’clock. Doctors hope fever is past its worst but cannot say. Stimulants given. quiet surroundings and hotel staff assure rest. Doctor Carter remains on hand at the hotel.
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Refusal to Handle Non Union Matter Causes Walkouts
Pressmen and press feeders at George H Ellis Company and Sparrell Pritt plants walked out yesterday over non union matter disputes. Walker Young Co pressrooms were deserted amid employer union printer disagreement. About 80 pressmen have struck in sympathy. Employers planned to close shops but will wait for court injunction before a policy is set. Typothete officers met and promised no definite closing action yet. The strike has strengthened union resolve to win the contest.
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George H. Ellis Company
Sparrell Pritt
Walker, Young & Co
Grocery Provisions and Fish Clerks Ball Held at Odd Fellows Hall
The annual ball of the Grocery Provision and Fish Clerks Association was held last evening in Odd Fellows Hall with about 600 attendees. Francis Giblin directed the dance floor.
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Grocery, Provision and Fish Clerks’ Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Francis Giblin
Rogers Grilley Recital at Jordan Hall Delights Audience
Van Venchton Rogers harp soloist and Charles T Grilley reader presented a Jordan Hall recital last evening. The program split between the two performers and produced a unique, pleasing entertainment. Rogers displays skill and taste on the harp while Grilley shows versatility as reader, mimick, and character delineator with selections including A Straggler of 15 akin to Waterloo. Some readings featured harp accompaniment.
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van Venchton Rogers
Charles T. Grilley
Jordan Hall
Sir Henry Irving
Deland to Host Jonquil Sale for Charity Next Week
Mrs Margaret Deland of Boston plans her annual jonquil sale at 35 Newbury Street to support charitable causes. The exact date will be announced later, with prior events praised for flower variety and beauty and for raising funds for the poor and sick.
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Margaret Deland
Boston
Goose Girl at Potter's Hall impresses young cast
One of the cleverest amateur plays of the season was staged at Potter's Hall last evening. The entirely child cast delivered strong performances with Miss Inez Lowthier as Princess Rosine and Viola Fernald fearless as the goose herder Conrad. A wind dance pleased audiences and the notable youngsters included Pearl Tupper Ada Rose and Beatrice Nichols in key roles.
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Rosine
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Hilda
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Prince Henri
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Beatrice Nichols
Boston lads hurt coasting down hill
Ralph Turner and Frank Paine, both about seven years old of South Boston, tried steering a heavy double runner on Third street between N and L streets last night. They collided with a heavy truck halfway down, Turner suffering a broken jaw and internal injuries, Paine with facial cuts. Both were taken to Carney Hospital.
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Seventh Street
Frank Paine
Boston
Third Street
Young Turner
Paine
Carney Hospital
Typothete Bill Defective in Boston Strike Petition
Justice Loring in the Supreme Judicial Court ruled the United Typothete of America petition to restrain Boston union pressmen from striking in sympathy with job compositors was defective. He granted leave to withdraw and a new hearing was set after an amended bill is filed.
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Boston Cooks Benevolent Association gala draws 200 couples
More than 200 couples attended the annual concert and hall event at Berkeley Hall hosted by the Boston Cooks Benevolent Association last evening, reflecting strong turnout and community support.
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Berkeley Hall
Pineapple and Butternut Pills Heal Bilious Attack
An old advertisement claims Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills cure bilious conditions and related symptoms in one night. It promises rapid relief from headache throat discomfort and digestive upset with a two to three pills at once and one or two before bed.
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W. F. Smith
Miss Nance O Neil Shines In Peg Woffington At Tremont
Edward H. Crosby notes Miss O Neil delighted Tremont Theatre audiences with Peg Woffington in a mixed showing of humor and pathos. The Irish comedian impressed most in the final act though the evening featured varied support from Macgregor Ratcliffe Stoddard and Hart. The crowd demanded an encore and the same bill repeats this afternoon.
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Charles Reade
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Blanche Stoddard
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Edward H. Crosby
Kittredge Recital At Steinert Hall In Boston
Tenor William Kittredge gave a song recital at Steinert Hall last night with Laura Hawkins as accompanist. The program featured works by Mandel, Gretry, Ducoudray, Faure, Nevin, Saint-Saens, Franck, Wolf, Strauss, Lang, Norris, D Indy and Massenet. It was his first appearance in this city, and his light tenor voice won strong audience favor with polished finish. He also earned praise for singing Miss Langs English song in recognition that English remains Boston’s language. Hawkins accompanied successfully.
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Play in Aid of Daly Home Delights Local Audience
An amateur group staged Rio Grande at College Hall for Daly Industrial School funding. A large crowd enjoyed a creditable performance by capable local players who delivered a lively, well received show.
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College Hall
Rio Grande
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