Boston charter hearings push for district representation
During a Boston metropolitan affairs hearing on charter changes the speakers argued for district representation in the City Council. Lomasney labeled reformers a close corporation and urged remote areas to have a voice, while Fitzgerald favored a 12 member council. Labor advocates and McInerney pressed for districts. the room was packed and officials argued the charter has worked, though critics accuse past referendums of unfairness.
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Legislative Committee
Nineye
Savor Fitzgérald
Martin’ Lomasney
Lomasney
New York
Chicago
Mitzgerald
John Weaver Sherman
Fred Kneeland
Representative McInerney
Ward
Sullivan
Finance Commission
Cheap Tickets to the Far West and Northwest
An agent for the Burlington Route offers inexpensive travel to the Far West and Northwest. He promises to arrange maps, sleeping berths, ticket delivery, and complete trip planning from the caller’s home, inviting inquiries by mail or in person at 264 Washington Street Boston.
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Burlington
New England
Agt. C
Washington Stretc
Boston
Immoral College Athletics Decried At New England Institute
Dr J H McCurdy denounced college athletics as immoral at the New England Recreation Institute in Brookline urging officials to halt recruiting and improper conduct. He cited promises to prep schools, attempts to influence players, and coaches urging rule violations. Other speakers advocated municipal gyms and sane holiday celebration.
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New England Recreation Institute
Shaller Hall
Brookline
J. H. McCurdy
Springfield Y. M. C. A
Lee F. Hammer
Russell Sage Foundation
Charles Henri Israels
Working Girls
New York City
Sargent
Commonwealth
Costume Ride at Park Riding School Promises Grand Pre-Lenten Event
H. L. de Bussigny, manager, sets a costume ride at the Park Riding School for the evening of Feb 28. Fifty couples will participate with prizes for best and most grotesque outfits. The night includes equestrian sports, games, and a concert.
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H. L. de Bussigny
Park Riding School
Odd Brushes Open Third Exhibition At Boston Art Club
The Society of Odd Brushes opened its third exhibition at the Boston Art Club on Boylston street. Notable works include Scott Clifton Carbee portraits, C Scott White landscapes, Frank H. Jackson storm scenes, and Charles Emile Heil panels. Kronberg’s twelve works draw strong interest, with pastels by Mlle Galli. Dallin displays The Scout and The Medicine Man.
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Society of Odd Brushes
Boston Art Club Gallery
Boylston Street
Society
Chadds-Ford
Penn
Chadwallder Washburn
Minneapolis
Minn
Scott Clifton Carbee
C .Scott White
England
Frank H. Jackson
Charles Emile Heil
Louis Kronberg
Mlle. Galli
Svanilda
Boston
N. G
Wryeth
Dallin
Rome
Fairmont Park
Philadelphia
THE
W. K. Ryan
Boston artists chosen for 1905 society display
The society reedited in 1905 limits exhibitors to nine with works across many art branches. Members exhibiting include Scott Clifton Carbee Louis Kronberg of Boston C Scott White Belmont Frank H Jackson Brighton and Charles Emile Heil Nesdham. Invited exhibitors include Alfred H Schroff Glenwood Cyrus E Dallin Arlington N C Wyeth of ...
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Scott Clifton Carbee
Louis Kronberg
Boston
C. Scott White
Belmont
Frank H. Jackson
Brighton
Charles Emile Heil
Nesdham
Alfred
Missionary Tyng to Speak at St Pauls Church
In Boston a sermon at St Pauls Church tomorrow will feature Rev Dudley Tyng of Wuchang China as the first returning missionary since China’s revolution. Tyng, a Cambridge Theological School graduate, will discuss the transformative changes in China during his furlough.
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St. Paul's Church
Dudley. Tyng
Wuchang
China
Tyng
Cambridge Theological School
Iia
Fatal wreck probe examines witnesses in Maine
Portland Feb 16 witnesses will be examined before the Maine railroad commissioners at a hearing in this city to determine responsibility for the accident to two Grand Trunk freight trains at North Yarmouth yesterday in which three trainmen were killed. Officials doubt the brakes failed and say circumstances suggest possible criminal negligence.
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Portland
Maine Railroad Commissioners
Grand Trunk
North Yarmouth
Salimoni Held Without Bail In Hanover Street Murder
Police Court hearing finds probable cause for Rocco Salimoni charged with the murder of Giovanni Napolitano on Hanover street by a noon Friday shooting. Antonio Conti, 66, of Noyes place, held for grand jury in $2000 for alleged assault with intent to kill Charles Muohi, 22, of 121 Salem street, North End, on February 8.
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Rocco Salimoni
Giovanni Napolitano
Hanover Street
Charter
Bly
Antonio Conti
Noyes Place
North Hind
Conti
Charles Mu‘ohi
Salem Street
North End
Cambridge Doctor Held In Connection With Fatal Operation
Dr Alfred D Shea of Cambridge was arrested on a charge of performing an illegal operation on Mrs Matilda Steinmetz who died Feb 12. Bail set at 5000 then he was freed. another similar charge in Suffolk County leaves him under indictment. Mrs Steinmetz buried the day after death. autopsy planned after exhumation.
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Alfred D. Shea
Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue
Matilda Steinmetz
Prince Street
Shea
Suffolk County
Steinmetz
Cambridge ‘Board of Health Office
Newport Shocked At Masque Ball Revelry
Newport notes an alarming masque ball at Masonic Hall where a survey committee obtained names of attendees. A young woman wore a doll costume while reports say revelers faced anti social influences and some left after learning notes were being taken. General Secretary W H Chapin expressed shock at the event.
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Newport
R. 1
Masonic Hall
W. H. Chapin
New Port Hall Row Ends In Police Struggle
A chaotic scene at Newport hall saw groups of men demanding reopening while police, managers, and rowdy crowds clashed. Officers cleared the hall after a struggle to shield women from insult and prevent panic amid flying objects and spilled food.
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Newport
Melrose Supervisor Carl A Raymond Elected to Retirement Board
Carl A Raymond of Melrose was elected by Dominion Wesith employees to represent the fund for employee retirement. He received 1282 of 236 votes. The board includes Elmer A Stevens ex officio, Raymond, and a third member chosen by the two. Raymond is a Westminster native aged 53.
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Carl A. Raymond
Melrose
Dominion- Wesith
Raymond
Teer Elmer
A. Stevens
Iond
Westminster
Missing Husband Sought by Worried Wife in South Stoughton
Mrs. C. H. Cushing of 548 Park Street, South Stoughton seeks help to locate her husband, missing since January 18 of last year. A printer by trade, he is about six feet tall, slim, with rounded shoulders, age 55. Contact Mrs. Cushing to end over a year of worry.
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C. H. Cushing
Park Street
South Stoughton
Post
Cushing
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