Lawson offers to give city $50,000 for Roxbury land deal
Thomas W. Lawson sends an open letter to Mayor Curley offering $50,000 to the Boom Boston fund if the Roxbury Company property is acquired by the city at its original cost and used as a park. He pledges another $50,000 from abutters if the sale occurs and proposes alternate arrangements including a direct gift of $52,000 to Curley or a sale to a qualified buyer.
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Roxbury Company
Thomas W. Lawson
Curley
Boston
Eliot
Rotch Memorial Infants’ Hospital
Rotech
Fitzgerald
Postoffice Square
Cape Bogs
Coal Trust
Patrick A. Gollins
Collins
Read Thoughts Across Distances Claim by Roxbury Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trofatter of Roxbury credit mental telepathy for their long marriage. He recalls hearing canaries from Groton and predicting a sick friend's death at 4 AM from a letter. She stays healthy by active housekeeping. he attributes life to moderate pipe smoking.
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Charles I
Trefatter
Roxbury
Groton
Couple will celebrate 60th wedding anniversary at home
On February 28 at 53 Dudley Street the Trofatters mark sixty years of marriage. They describe a mind over matter bond and thought transfer guiding their life, with Mr. Trofatter recounting instances of their unique mental union yesterday.
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Charles H. Trofatter
Roxbury
Jeb
Dudley Street
Trofatters
Trofatter
Lawson promises big donation to Boom Boston fund
A 1920s style letter touts a massive real estate deal offering city property at $50,000 below market. Thomas W. Lawson pledges funds tied to a Boom Boston drive, promising hundreds of thousands more property at cost and additional donations if customers arrive.
Bates Held in Jail as Wife Defends Him
Mrs Bates has offered no public statement and was once thought to support her husband’s occult beliefs. Report says Bates was arrested following a complaint to the Associated Charities. Observers note Roger Bates, said to be wealthy, has not helped nor visited, instead spending time with Mrs Bates.
Manning Denies Improper Ties With Bates Family
Mrs. Manning defends her friendship with Bates and his family amid allegations following the Ward Hill case. She says there was no spiritualist connection, describes daily Bible reading, hospitality, and affection for Grace and the Bates children, and explains she came to console Mrs. Bates. She adds she was never ordered to leave Haverhill and states Bates would have stayed if his work were permanent.
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Mr. Bates
Mrs. Manning
Mrs. Bates
Haverhill
Ward Hill
Grace
Bates
Boston
Tufts Baseball Opens Spring Practice Under Slattery
Coach Jack Slattery begins Tufts baseball practice this afternoon with candidates for battery positions reporting at Goddard gymnasium cage. The start is two weeks later than prior years, but the plan calls for a rapid reduction of the squad.
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Jack Slattery
Tufts
Goddard Gymnasium
Filene's London lace trimming coats and raincoats
The London letter notes new lingerie lace trimming and spring fashion shifts. Coats with flaring ruffles, Roman striped items, and corduroy fabrics appear in Filene's Fifth Floor with prices from 5 to 19.75 dollars and a range of plush coats and rainwear in gray and brown.
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Filene’s
Pitching options discussed for upcoming season
Coach Slattery weighs the pitching staff with two veteran twirlers Krepps and Clarris and a lone pitching-reputed freshman Walter Whittaker. Captain Lee and Westcott may add pitching, aiming for at least three reliable arms to handle the schedule.
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Slattery
Krepps
Connie Mack
Clarris
Walter Whittaker
Somerville High
Worcester Academy
Lee
Westcott
Dean Academy
Cutter Onondaga Rescues Distressed Palmer off Cape Henry
The cutter Onondaga, earlier summoned to aid the four schooner Mary BK. Palmer, picked up the Palmer at night three miles south of Cape Henry. The vessel carries a crew of 10 men.
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Onondaga
Mary BK. Palmer
Virginia
Palmer
Cape Henry
Mrs Evers Composes Reflections On Traveling Life
The Chicago Tribune notes Mrs Evers has released a new piece titled My Husband Once Was a Manager, but Now He's a Travelling Man. The lyric explores change and movement through the narrator's perspective.
Fur Prices Drop 20 Percent Across Filene’s Furs
The store advertises a 20 percent discount on all fur items including coats sets and accessories from the already reduced prices. Retailers note former prices were often below wholesale and encourage quick purchases as further decreases are unlikely.
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Filene
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Sargent Group
Worcester Art Museum
John S. Sargent
Countess of Warwick
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Newton
Henry O. Ryder
Auburndale
Newton Court
Waltham High School
Maire
Morocco
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