Cambridge Club Backs Greater Boston Merger Plan
Frederick Fish and Dr. Henry O. Marcy urge creating a metropolitan district with a target population of 1.2 to 1.3 million. They argue amalgamation of Boston with surrounding towns benefits all, despite prejudice and local autonomy worries, stressing Cambridge as an extension of Boston and urging unity for the city’s welfare.
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Boston
Frederick Fish
Cambridge Club
Young’s Hotel
Henry O. Marcy
Greater
Marcy
Brookline
Cambridge
Captain Swan in Retirement In Dorchester
Captain Clarence A. Swan of Station 11 Dorchester retired yesterday due to ill health. A Civil War veteran, he served 32 years in the police department, beginning his career as a patrolman in the same station from which he now retires.
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Clarence A. Swan
Dorchester
Swan
Police Department
Despondent Moran Dies by Cyanide at Home
Stephen R. Moran, 26, of 58 Reed Street, was found dead at his residence early last evening from cyanide poisoning. His wife heard him fall and summoned Dr. George F. Miller from St Worcester Square. Moran’s suicide was attributed to despondency over unemployment.
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Stephen R. Moran
Reed Street
George F. Miller
St Worcester Square
Moran
Italians Honor Com Peary In Washington
Robert Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, was decorated by a foreign scientific society amid sharp public criticism from a fellow explorer. Congress may provide funds for the American who has gone farthest north to lead an Antarctic expedition toward territory reportedly discovered almost a century ago by another American with no flag yet raised.
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Washington
Robert Nt. Peary
North Pole
Congress
Antarctic
Peary awarded King Humbert gold medal by Italian Geographical Society
Cable from Marquis Capelli of the Italian Geographical Society informs Commander Peary of the award for long polar pursuit. Peary accepts the medal but delays Rome lecture due to Navy orders. Taft likely to seek funds for a Wilkes Land expedition as naval affairs push, while Arctic Club head Osbon condemns Peary’s promotion.
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The
Italian Geographical Society
Commander Peary
Peary
Marquis Capelli
Council
King Humbert
North Pole
Bartlett
Rome
London
Navy Department
Meyer
Wilkes Land
United States
Taft
Congress
Antarctic
Charles Wilkes
South Pole
House Committee On Naval Affairs
B. S. Osbon
Arctic Club of America
Osbon
Dr. Cook
Peary-Cook
Prouty Convicted in Newton Fraud Case Hints at Suicide
Harold G Prouty a relative of prominent men is under close watch at Hast Cambridge jail after a six month sentence for obtaining 75 from a Newton merchant with a bogus check He described a scheme involving a 25000 deposit and a phony sales stable at Tilton New Hampshire as part of his fraud The case drew on his ties to well known local figures and his use of a fur coat as a prop in the deception
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Harold G. Prouty
J. Montgomery Sears
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Hast
Cambridge
Prouty
Newton
Fletcher
Hyde Park
Boston Safe Deposit Company
Lynn
Trust Company
Stedman
Tilton
N. H
Prouty Dismisses Starvation Plan Plan to Escape
On the way from Newton to East Cambridge Prouty spoke to Inspector Fletcher in low spirits. He warned that he would not finish his sentence and hinted at a quicker escape method than prior starvation attempts at the New Hampshire State prison. Police seek a woman tied to Prouty’s extensive operations, last seen with a young companion after he vanished with a Newton livery horse and carriage.
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Newton
East Cambridge
Prouty
Fletcher
New Hampshire State Prison
End Nears In Cape Breton Coal Strike
Halifax N S Feb 14 The great Cape Breton coal strike is likely to end within a few days on reliable authority The long struggle has cost the men and the Dominion Coal Company about 5 000 000 and settlement is expected with strikers returning to work without winning recognition
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Halifax
N. S
Cape Breton
Dominion Coal Company
Fall River Boat Reaches Her Dock After Collision
The City of Fall River, paddle steamer of the Bridgeport and New Haven line, arrived at Catherine Slip East River after a collision in Hell Gate. Her starboard paddle was smashed when three barges swung and struck as both vessels turned. Captain F Ek Bunnell was navigating the move.
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New York
City of Fall River
Bridgeport
New Haven
Hell Gate
Catherine Slip
East River
Fall River
F. Ek. Bunnell
Bunnell
Somerville Fire Drives Residents Onto Street
Fire in an apartment at 254 Beacon Street Somerville early today forced residents from their beds and caused about 1500 dollars in damages.
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Somerville
Beacon’ Street
Walker at Banquet Attacks GOP Leaders in Insurgent Terms
Speaker Joseph Walker, a House member and higher office contender, charged at a Republican dinner that the State convention should not simply echo party leaders. He questioned leaders’ alignment with rank and file and warned the party risked losing plain folks' confidence, shocking old guards at the American House banquet.
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Joseph Walker
Republican Organization
Joe” Walker
Republican leaders urge open party policy and renominat ions
President Treadway praised Governor Draper and Lieutenant Governor Frothingham and urged renominating both. Mayor Hatfield of Newton, as Republican State committee chair, called for strong organization and open discussion of candidates and policies, opposing private backroom deals and monopolies, and criticizing tariff justifications.
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Treadway
Senate
Draper
Frothingham
Charles E. Hatfield
Newton
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Walker
Republican Party
House Passes Probe Bill in Legislature
The Massachusetts House voted 207 to 17 to send the probe bill to a third reading, with debates over governor appointments, cold storage inquiry, and a clash over nominating commissions. Several representatives opposed amendments and criticized Governor Draper’s role, while others warned against undermining the bill.
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Draper
Charlie Mellen
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Mellen
House
Vinson
Boston
Riley
Malden
O'Brien
Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
Federation of Labor
O’brien
American Federation of Labor
John Carr
Curtiss
Sheffield
Ellis
Newton
Fletcher
Southwick
Gifford
Westport
Kilpatrick
Lowell
Langtry
Springfield
Meyers
Cambridge
Neves
Lynn
Payson
Norton
Penniman
Saunders
Clinton
Legee
Revere
Smith
Hadley
Story
Essex
Turner
Waltham
Washburn
Engagement Announced at Friends Wedding in Knights Hall
A dual event at Knights of Honor Hall 730 Washington last evening joined Miss Bessie Rappoport and Benjamin Aron in marriage. The ceremony by Rabbi Tuftman followed a reception hosted by the bridal party. The bride, from 14 Warren Street Peabody, wedded a well known Everett business man. bridesmaids included Gertrude Rappoport and Bessie Saxe. The groom’s best man was David L. Levine. maid of honor Annie Rappoport. Afterward, they honeymooned in New York and will reside at 183 Broadway Everett.
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Knights of Honor
Washington Street
Bessie Rappoport
Benjamin Aron
Rabbi Tuftman
Warren Street
Peabody
Everett
Annie Rappoport
David L. Levine
Gertrude Rappoport
Bessie Saxe
Jennie Paitchel
Samuel LD. Saxe
New York
Broadway, Everett
Cure a Cold in One Day Peddles Laxative Bromide Tablets
Purveyor promises a fast cure for colds with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets. Each box bears E. W. GROVLE'S signature and costs 25 cents. If it fails to cure, critics refund money.
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E. W. Grovle
Whose Child Is This A Post photo prize for Boston schoolgirl
A Boston Post feature invites the identified school child photographed at Hyde Park avenue noon recess to claim a five dollar gold piece as a souvenir. Readers are told twenty photos and prizes will be printed weekly, with winners and addresses listed from Hancock to East Dedham schools and beyond.
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Post
Hyde Park Avenue
The
Greater Boston
Washington Street
Sunday Post
Mildred
Louis Rossi
Endicott Street
Boston
Hancock School
Central Street
East Boston
Chapman School
Miss Brown
Adele
Joseph Maley
Albany Street
Holy Trinity
Two Assessors To Lose Heads In Boston Shakeup
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald and the new City Council backed the Finance Commission’s plan to cut the Board of Assessors from nine to seven. The mayor signalled he would approve the ordinance after a brief delay and proceed with removing two assessors, with Alonzo F. Andrews widely tipped to be one casualty amid city hall gossip.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Finance Commission
City Hall
Alonzo F. Andrews
John H. Donovan
After Exposure Father John’s Medicine Promises Cure
An advertisement claims Father John’s Medicine prevents disease after exposure or fatigue and strengthens the system against throat and lung troubles. It asserts it prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no alcohol or harmful drugs, and includes testimonials from Thos Wright of Washington, D. C., and Mrs Martha M Lowe of Baltimore praising its efficacy for lung trouble and colds.
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Father John
Thos. Wright
de Frees St
Washington, D. C
Martha M. Lowe
Hanover St
Baltimore, Md
D. D. D. Prescription at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores
An eczema cure claim promotes the D. D. D. Prescription made from oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine and other ingredients. The store offers a 25c bottle with promised instant itch relief and soothing effects after ten years of experience, though no guaranteed permanent cure is stated.
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Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
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Walt Mason
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Victor Records
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Edison Records
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Jordan Marsh Company
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Camille
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Garrison Avenue
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Lincoln School
Miss Mansur
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Isaac Shane
Hancock Street
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Coddington School
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Madeline
Patrick J. Kennedy
Freeport Street
Neponset
Minot
Richardson
Olga
William B. Qoglivee
Richardson Street
Center School
Cahill
May
Joseph Hawkins
Boston Street
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St. Augustine School
Mary Fugenia
Thomas
John Scott
Wellington Avenue
Center
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Ethel
Walter E. Gray
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Posner
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