Educators urge industrial schools in Massachusetts
A meeting of the Arts and Crafts Association at the Exchange Club advocates expanding industrial education to revive manufacturing. A five member committee was formed to publish information and press for a legislative hearing to study and promote a commission on industrial education supporting manufacturing and agriculture. Notable speakers include Henry L. Johnson and James P. Munroe, stressing the need for vocational training across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Henry Lewis Johnson
South Kensington
England
James G. Tansey
Fall River
Textile Workers
Robert A. Wood
Robert A. Andrews
W. A. Reed
H. L. Johnson
Robert M. Burnett
J. R. Leeson
Brockton
J. J. Storrow
The
Franklin Fund
B. Preston Clark
Lincoln House
Harry le Favour
Simmons College
Boston Society of Architects
Dr. E. H. Hartwell
City Statistician
Jas. P. Munroe
Tech Alumni
B. B. Russell
Fore River Ship
Spies and Troop Movements Mark Mukden Front
Reports from Huan Mountain Manchuria indicate Chinese spies in Japanese pay and Japanese artillery actions. A siege gun crater killed a lieutenant while wounding officers during the Poutiloff Hill bombardment. Evidence suggests Japanese forces and bandits, under Field Marshal Oyama, operate across Mongolia including a recent rail bridge destruction between Mukden and Harbin.
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Huan Mountain
Manchuria
Mukden
Poutiloff
Lone Tree) Hill
Oyama
Mongolia
Harbin
Fifty Japanese Vessels to Be Salvaged at Port Arthur
The Tremont reports Japan will gain 50 ships through salvage operations at Port Arthur. Large crews of 1200 workers rush to raise and repair sunken vessels at Port Arthur docks. Captured guns artillery locomotives railway cars and other trophies are lined up for shipment. Coal stocks are noted at Golden Hill.
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Victoria
D. C
Tremont
Japan
Port Arthur
Golden Hill
Japs Seize Two British Steamships Off Hokkaido
The British steamers Apollo and Scotsman bound for Vladivostok were captured off Hokkaido yesterday. The Apollo carried coal from Cardiff and the Scotsman had provisions bound for Yokosuka according to its papers.
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Tokio
Apollo
Scotsman
Vladivostok
Hokkaidoi
Japan
Cardiff
Yokosuka
Yokohama
Japan commissions two 29 knot destroyers Ariake and Fubuki
Tokio reports that the torpedo boat destroyers Ariake and Fubuki, built in Japan, have been placed in commission with an average speed of 29 knots. The torpedo boat destroyer Arare is completed at Yokosuka navy yard and ready for launch.
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Tokio
Ariake
Fubuki
Japan
Arare
Yokosuka Navy Yard
No Moth Pest in U S Mail Defeat of Druggist Bill
The House committee authorized a favorable report on a bill to prohibit interstate transport and mailing of insect pests including gypsy moth and plum curculio with penalties up to 5000 dollars and five years hard labor. The liquor license bill was defeated 81 to 97 after debate on fitness of pharmacists and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Agriculture Today
Lovering
United States
Luce
Somerville
Howe
Boston
Committee On Public Health
Schofield
Ipswich
Moore
Mr. Howe
Barnes
Weymouth
Board of Pharmacy
Mr. Schofield
McIntire
Gloucester
Birch
Milford
Third Russian Fleet Sails From Libau Amid Ice Breaker Escort
The third Pacific squadron left Libau at noon with Grand Duke Alexis and Admiral Biriloff inspecting beforehand. The ice-breaker Ermak cleared the way and the Vladimir Monomach led the march as other ships followed. All vessels were at sea by nightfall.
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Libau
Pacific Squadron
Grand Duke Alexis
Biriloff
Ermak
Vladimir Monomach
Russians Mass Cavalry Against Oyama Left Flank
Tokio reports a large Russian cavalry operation against Field Marshal Oyama. About 9000 horsemen crossed toward the Han River west of Liaoyang and engaged positions near Heikoutai, as shelling of Oyama's center continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyama
Tokio
Han River
Liaoyang
Chitaitsu
Tacha
Heikoutai
Pekontai
Kuropatkin Tactics May Be Investigated
In St. Petersburg the Novoe Vremya defends General Kuropatkin and proposes a commission of retired officers to assess the commander in chief amid ongoing attacks and criticism harming Russian arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Novoe Vremya
Beard Reaches Ground After Fifty Years of Growth
Stephen Jamberson of Blackhawk Colorado visits his brother Moses Lamberson in Hiawatha Kansas. His beard has grown for over 50 years and reaches the ground when combed out. Lamberson, 72, braids and hides the length under his vest as it used to reach his knees 38 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Kan
Stephen Jamberson
Blackhawk
Col
Moses Lamberson
Lamberson
Lawyer Abbott Found Liable For Neglect in Gas Engine Sale
In a Superior Court session Judge Stevens presided. Frank E. Whitney won a $500 verdict against attorney John E. Abbott for alleged neglect of duty in March 1901 while negotiating the sale of a gas engine, which caused Whitney to lose title and $610.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Stevens
Frank E. Whitney
John E. Abbott
Abbott
Mrs. Sally M. R. Allen Dies in East Douglas
Mrs Sally M R Allen born Warwick Rhode Island February 20 1810 and daughter of Henry Reynolds who served at Newport during the Revolution died in East Douglas February 16 after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Douglas
Sally M. R. Allen
Henry Reynolds
Newport
R. I
Warwick
Representative Hitt Fined Two Dollars for Snow Removal
Washington February 15 Representa tive Robert R Hitt of Illinois chairman of the foreign affairs committee was fined two dollars in Police Court today for failure to remove snow and ice from the pavement about his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Hitt
Washington
Robert R. Hitt
Illinois
Committee On Foreign Affairs of the House
Paris
St Josephs Parish Reunion Draws Large Roxbury Crowd
The fourth annual St Josephs reunion at Paul Revere Hall Roxbury attracted about 1200 friends. A concert 8 9, grand march led by Edward A McLaughlin and others, whist and dancing followed. Monsignor Moylan and assistants greeted guests. many ladies wore elaborate gowns. Notables such as John P Manning, James F Killion, and Edward A McLaughlin attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Parish
Roxbury
Paul Revere Hall
Friends of the
Edward A. McLaughlin
E. T. Galligan
Charles Johnstone
Daniel A. Cronin
P. Frank Hennigan
Thomas M. Watson
D. J. Sheehan
Thomas Moylan
Timothy J. Fahey
James P. McGuigan
Charles Ring
John P. Manning
John H. Donovan
James F. Killion
Joseph Collins
D. F. Sheehan
BE. F. McSweeney
John B. Sullivan
Watertown
A. BE. McDonald
James A. Mitchell
Edoward A. Shay
B.J. Connelly
Edwera T. McGettrick
Charles A. Kelley
Eugene T. Galligan
Charles J. Johnstone
John E. Carty
Michael A. O’brien
Striking Plain Clothes Officers Leads to Guilty Verdict
William M. Paul Jr and Arthur Spears were found guilty of assaulting Officer Cunningham in a cafe on Boylston Street. Judge Parmenter deferred sentencing until today. The incident began when Cunningham identified himself as police and argued over a 50 cent payment and a no sale record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Paul, Jr
Beacon Street
Arthur Spears
Dundee Street
Officer Cunningham
Cunningham
Paul
Spears
Woman Sues To Recover On 3500 Dollar Note
In Superior Court Judge Maynard handles a case brought by Mary McMullin against Joanna Fitzgerald over a 3500 dollar note allegedly linked to a Hamilton Street Roxbury house project. The note was said to have been negotiated with attorney Michael J. Moore, who reportedly left town, and Moore is said to have secured 3500 dollars at South Boston Savings Bank on a mortgage and note for the same property. The suit seeks recovery on the original note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Superior Court
Mary McMullin
Joanna Fitzgerald
Michael J. Moore
Hamilton Street
Roxbury
Moore
South
Royalty and Roosevelt Donate Art to Irish Gallery
The Prince and Princess of Wales present five paintings by Constable and Corot to the new Irish gallery, joined by a donation from President Roosevelt. The gifts mark a notable cultural collaboration between Britain and the United States for Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalty
Roosevelt
London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Constable and Corot
New Irish Art Gallery
Lowell Appointed U S District Judge for Massachusetts
Francis C. Lowell, formerly a state and federal prosecutor, has been appointed United States district judge for Massachusetts, stepping into a role with wide implications. The decision, announced in Washington, signals a shift in the federal judiciary and may affect upcoming cases in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis C. Lowell
United States
Massachusetts
Incoming United States Circuit Judge for First Circuit Named
Frederick Dodge of Boston named as successor to Judge Lowell on the U S district bench. Dodge, about 55, Harvard 1867 and Harvard Law 1869 graduate, with admiralty practice, office at 53 State Street, Belmont resident. confirmed after Massachusetts Senators and Attorney General Moody support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Lowell
Circuit Court of the
United States
Congress
Frederick Dodge
Boston
Massachusetts
Moody
State Street
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Belmont
Dodge
Judge Lowell
Lowell
Leominster Promoter Reed Files Bankruptcy Petition
William Sumner Reed of Leominster a street railway promoter has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States District Court showing liabilities of 172175.48 and assets of 85184.11 with offices at 53 State street. Secured claims total 38121.80 and indorsed paper 118439.75. Assets include 78734.11 in bills notes stocks and bonds and Leominster real estate valued at 6000 with attachments totaling about four times its value. Major creditors include Charles W. Shippee Milford Leominster National Bank and others with judgments and notes. Reed is also liable as indorser on notes for several rail companies and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sumner Reed
Leominster
United States District Court
State Street
Charles W. Shippee
Milford
Leominster National Bank
Milford, Attleboro & Woonsocket Street Railway Company
Maynard, Concord & Hudson Street Railway Company
Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank
Franklin Savings Bank of Franklin
George D. Burton
Boston
Jury Awards $750 For Injuries On Boston Ferry
Annie Davies sued the city of Boston for personal injuries after a gate fell on her as she exited the ferry General Sumner, dislocating her hip and causing further injuries. A jury granted $750 in her favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Annie Davies
General Sumner
Back Bay Council Talks Street Railways
At the Back Bay Council Knights of Columbus meeting held at Legion of Honor Hall last night an illustrated talk on Street Railways Past and Present was given by Robert H. Derrah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay Council
Knights of Columbus
Legion of Honor Hall
Robert H. Derrah
Zangwill Reception Highlights Zionist Leader’s Uganda Proposal
Dr. Israel Zangwill and Mrs. Zangwill were honored at a reception by the Young Men’s Hebrew Association at 6% East Concord Street. He outlined global Hebrew concerns and spoke in support of the Uganda proposal to open Uganda on Africa’s east coast to oppressed Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Zangwill
Zangwill
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
East Concord Street
Uganda
Africa
Blind Girl Regains Sight in Sudden Recovery
Miss Sadie Clark of Neenah Wisconsin a high school student recovered her eyesight today after going stone blind on February 6 while on a train she was en route to Milwaukee for an operation doctors attributed the sudden return of vision to unknown causes drawing scientific attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton, Wis
Sadie Clark
Neenah
Wis
Clark
Milwaukee
Dorchester Man Charged With Sugar Stock Theft
James J. Herrick of Dorchester was arrested by Inspector Armstrong on a charge of larceny of 25 shares of the American Sugar Refinery Company owned by Mary F. Page. The alleged theft date is May 1, 1904. Herrick posted $4000 bond and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Herrick
Victoria Street
Dorchester
Armstrong
American Sugar Refinery Company
Mary F. Page
Herrick
New England Oberlin Alumni Dine at Bellevue Meeting
The New England Alumni Association of Oberlin College met at the Hotel Bellevue yesterday afternoon with Rev. Dr. Swift presiding. President King delivered the principal address noting endowment receipts reach 300000 dollars toward a half million goal and the remaining 200000 dollars needed from a Boston donor is expected by July 1.
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New England Alumni Association
Oberlin College
Hotel Bellevue
Swift
Fall River
King
Boston
Bubonic Plague Reported in Sydney and Grafton
Australia reports bubonic plague reappearing in Sydney and Grafton. Health authorities wage war on rats as many captured rodents test positive for the plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Victoria
B. C
Matil
Sydney
Grafton
Boston Continental trousers sale shocks shoppers
A sensational sale at the Continental on Washington and Boylston streets in Boston highlights the greatest trousers bargains ever offered in the city. High discounts draw crowds seeking affordable menswear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Boston
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Rhode Island appoints W M Douglas chief justice
In Providence on February 15 the legislature focused on electing Judge W M Douglas to succeed the late Pardon B Tillinghast as chief justice of the Rhode Island State Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Douglas
Providence
R. I
W. M. Douglas
State Supreme Court
Pardon B. Tillinghast
Produce Men For Pure Food
At a large meeting in Faneuil Hall market the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange unanimously voted not to sell any food containing preservatives or foreign substances. They also decided to inform all manufacturers suppliers that such goods will not be handled or received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall Market
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Central Labor Union Formed in Hyde Park
Dennis D. Driscoll will officiate the formation of a Central Labor Union in Hyde Park next week. Harry W. Joel, former Cambridge Central Labor Union president, is ill. The Boston Cigar Makers' Union executive committee passed death regret resolutions for Fred A. Cherish, an old member. The Boston Musicians' Protective Association plans a 300-piece concert in Mechanics Hall on Sunday evening February 26. The New England District Bakers Council will hold a Brooklyn convention on March 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis D. Driscoll
Central
Hyde Park
Harry W. Joel
Cambridge Central Labor Union
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union
Fred A. Cherish
Boston Musicians’ Protective Association
Mechanics’ Hall
New England District Council of
Bakers
Brooklyn
Way Street Improvement Petition Blocked by City Officialdom
Martin H. Ryan asked for a bill to improve Way street but Way estate representative opposed it. Petitioners from West Roxbury sought improvements on Washington and Centre streets. Assistant City Solicitor Spring, for Mayor Collins, opposed all measures citing city affordability and economy as the sole ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Ryan
Ward 6
Way Street
Way
West Roxbury
Washington
Centre Streets
Spring
Collins
Three Alarms for $5000 Fire at Franklin Street Building
Fire on the fifth floor of a five story brick building at 271 Franklin and 73 Batterymarch street caused a third alarm after flames poured from the southeast windows. The basement housed Underhay Oil with thousands of gallons stored, but damage remained under $5000 and the Ashton Valve Company occupied the affected room. Building owner is Mary A. Faxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
Batterymarch Street
Garrity
Underhay Oil Company
Ashton Valve Company
Mary A. Faxon
Mayor Fines Cab Driver for Hugging Girl in Allentown
Francis Kramer a cab driver was fined five dollars by Mayor Lewis for hugging a girl on the street. The mayor warned that future hugs would cost double the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Penn
Francis Kramer
Lewis
Boston Paving Union. Workers protest unequal overtime pay
Boston Paving Department Union 6751 marks its 26th anniversary as James P. Timilty denounces unequal overtime rates. Superintendent Donovan vows to push for time and a half for extra service while officials prefer hiring extra men. Democratic city committee leader says officials aim to aid workers. About five hundred members and guests attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James P. Timilty
Boston Paving Department Union
Union Park Hall
Donovan
Timilty
Democratic City Committee
Full Evening Dress Suits at Continental
The Continental offers full dress suits priced at 25 30 and 38 dollars and tuxedo sets at 24 29 and 36 dollars A special tuxedo suit is listed at 15 dollars Located at Washington corner of Boylston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Washington
Boylston Street
Boston Poll Hours Change Debated by Legislature
The committee on election laws heard petitions to extend primary polling hours in Boston from noon to 9 pm. Alderman Bromberg urged the change citing requests to the Boston election commissioners who were refused. Chairman Minton opposed, saying no sufficient reason existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Election Laws
Boston
Alderman Bromberg
Boston Election Commissioners
Minton
Boston Board of Election Commissioners
Claim Woman Robbed Hotel
Isabella Cane 41 from New York City was arrested at the Castle Square Hotel on larceny charges after a night clerk reported missing items. A man registering as A B Cane and his wife had been guests recently. a blanket a sheet and soap were found on the woman during a stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Cane
New York City
O’brien
Division 6
Castle Square
A. B. Cane
Cane
Charles Eliot Guild Dies at 77 in Brookline Home
Noted Boston insurance man Charles Eliot Guild died this morning at his Brookline residence. Born in Boston, he was 77, Harvard class of 1846 and long served as treasurer of his graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eliot Guild
Edgehill Road
Brookline
Guild
Boston
Harvard
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U.S. Mail
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Washington and Brattle Streets
Allen
ST. Joseph’s
B. J. Connolly
Edward A. Shay
Dennis F. Sheehan
Edward I. McSweeney
Henry V
Helen F. Mellyn
Gertrude E. Mitchell
Annie Berran
Anna Downey
A. O'Hara
Agnes O'Shea
Gertrude O'Shea
Helen Donovan
John A. Brett
Michael Fihay
DEMS
Sheehan
Tobe
William E. Shay
Wome Thomas Jt. Watson
New England
LABOR
Sherlock Holmes
Unday Post
Want
Charles E. Guild
Vorenberg
Sade
Washington Hanover & Elm Sts
Roland Reed
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