Frost Chosen Harvard Poet for Phi Beta Kappa Commencement
Robert Frost, former poet of North of Boston, selected as commencement poet for Harvard Phi Beta Kappa next June. Theodore W. Richards named appointed orator. Frost’s recognition marks a milestone for an American institution though he gained prominence in England before fuller U.S. acclaim. Previous honorees include Alfred Noyes and Bliss Carman.
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Robert Frost
Boston
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Harvard
Theodore W. Richards
Franconia
N. H
England
Alfred Noyes
Harvard Phi Beta Kappa
Bliss Carman
Lyons Sworn In as Chief Appraiser in Transfer of Divisions
Joseph T. Lyons was sworn in as chief appraiser to replace Winthrop T. Hodges by Collector Edmund Billings. The storekeeper's division moved from the collector to the appraiser's department.
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Joseph T. Lyons
Winthrop T. Hodges
Edmund Billings
Edward F. McGarr, Veteran Somerville Policeman, Dies
Edward F. McGarr, 1887 born Irish immigrant and father of Boston police chief inspector John H. McGarr, died at 10 Spring Street Somerville. Appointed 1871, promoted sergeant in 1884, retired in 1914. Survived by two marriages, two sons including Edward an inspector for the Boston Elevated, a wife, and two daughters.
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Edward F. McGarr
John H. McGarr
Boston Police
Somerville
Spring Street
Ireland
John H
Edward
Boston
Former lawyer Gray sentenced to prison five to twelve years
George A. Gray a Harvard graduate and former college athlete and attorney was sentenced by Chief Justice Aiken in the Superior Criminal Court to five years maximum and 2 12 years minimum for larceny of about $60 000. He was indicted by the Grand Jury on several counts.
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George A. Gray
Harvard
Aiken
Superior Criminal Court
Mr. Gray
Three Men Charged In Conspiracy Case Unfolds Domestic Links
Three men were arrested on conspiracy charges. The case ties into the marital history of Victor D. Pappineau of Webster and his ex wife Mrs Curtis Emery of Brookline who is now married to another man. Meanwhile hotel guests at the Lenox could sleep on the roof as tents were set up for open air lodging in the heart of Boston.
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Victor D. Pappineau
Webster
Curtis Emery
Brookline
Pappineau
Lenox
Boston
Three Men Arrested on Indictment Warrants in Worcester Case
Ralph H. Robb Curtis Emery and Andrew LeClair were arrested on indictment warrants this month for a Worcester frame up plot linked to a Washington street office. The plan aimed to trap a married woman in a hotel room with police to arrest them. The scheme failed after authorities learned of the ruse. Mrs Pappineau divorced her husband and later married LeClair. A custody dispute over a child from Emery’s second marriage is also noted.
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Ralph H. Robb
Winslow Road
Brookline
Curtis Emery
Old South
Robb
Andrew LeClair
Rutland Square
South End
Grand
Pappineau
Washington Street
Worcester
Daniel H. Coakley
Arctics Tents Impress Guests At Hotel Event
Among early testers were Miss Ora McBride a noted magazine illustrator and Miss Helen Walsh a stenographer. Tents on the roof drew many guests and media crews as the new craft called Arcties proved heavy wind proof and spacious for iron cots with blankets or sleeping bags.
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Ora McBride
Helen Walsh
Mrs Poco Bennett Robbed of $3000 in Furs
Ida Bennett widow of the late Poco Bennett, famed Harvard College figure, reported a theft of $3000 worth of furs. Police调查 details and suspect information were not immediately released.
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Ida Bennett
Madame Guilbert Delights Boston Audiences In Recital
Madame Yvette Guilbert opened a three matinee series at the Shubert to a full house. Her French singing and refined English delivery drew strong applause, with violinist Emily Gresser and accompanist Ward Stevens praised. The second matinee is Monday, the final program next Thursday.
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Madame Yvette Guilbert
Madame Guilbert
Boston
the Shubert
Colinette
Emily Gresser
Miss Gresser
Final sale on $15 men's suits at Harrison Co
Wonderful values in fine worsteds with new models offered by Harrison Co at 662-672 Washington St. near Beach. Final sale price listed as 9.75 with strong emphasis on value and location.
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Harrison Co
Washington St
Cor, Beach
Sneak Thieves Said to Enter Bennett Apartments
Sneak thieves using false keys are alleged to have entered the Bennett apartments at 50 Brighton Avenue Allston between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. Authorities investigate the break in and search for suspects.
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Bennett Apartments
Brighton Avenue
Allston
Sugar Is Off The Free List
The House caucus voted to amend the Underwood law so sugar would not be on the free list. May 1 would see sugar on the free list no more, costing an estimated $40,000,000 in annual revenue loss. Majority Leader Kitchin prepared a bill to repeal this change, aiming for passage before May 1. He noted preparedness costs and suggested funding from income tax or excise taxes on certain articles and munition makers.
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Washington
House
Kitchin
Permanent Relief for Chronic Constipation
An advice piece promotes regular morning eliminative routines and mild bed time laxatives. It extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a dependable non gripping remedy, with a free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell and a consumer testimonial from Mrs C C Allen of New Monterey California.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Ibn
Gary Boom Launched in Boston at 33d Iron and Hardware Banquet
Congressman Richard W. Austin of Tennessee publicly backed Judge Gary for President during the New England Iron and Hardware Association dinner in the Hotel Somerset Boston. The event featured sharp criticisms of President Wilson and remarks by leaders from Carnegie Steel and Jones and McLaughlin Steel.
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Gary
Steel Trust
Richard W. Austin
Tennessee
New England Iron and Hardware Association
Somerset
Austin
Wilson
White House
Herod
West
Chicago
Judge Gary
Europe
H. P. Rope
Carnegie Steel Company
John L. Haines
Jones & McLaughlin Steel Company
Cabinet Comment Sparks Rivalry Across the House
Congressman Austin denounces New England representation in the Cabinet and condemns the administration as led by a dreamer and idealist. He criticizes diplomatic correspondence as emblematic of flawed policy while urging the party to rethink leadership.
Conrad Employees Have Barn Dance at Columbus Hall
One of the largest and most enjoyable affairs under the Benefit Society of the Conrad Store was held in Columbus Hall last evening. Rustic décor framed a country village stage as Farm Boss McGrath opened with a drama The District School. The Pollyanna Girls performed, villagers danced, a picnic lunch followed, then a Virginia reel and a finale as the band played on.
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Conrad Store
Columbus Hall
McGrath
Farmer
Havana Greets Mayor Curley Party
Havana officials placarded the city with proclamations welcoming Boston's mayor and Mrs Curley. The Mayor and Mrs Curley along with Francis L Daly and Mrs Daly were given a rousing reception on arrival. Boston received word of the welcome in a communication to Assistant Secretary Standish Wilcox.
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Curley
Havana
Boston
Megs. Curley
Francis L. Daly
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Phi Beta Kappa
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Springfield
Blake Building
Georgette Crepe
A&é
Beach St
Boston, Mass
Stions
Pineapple College
West St
Conlin
Ora M’bride
Mme. Guilbert
Shubert Theatre
C. C. Allen
Vv & Pili
Vibe
Gary Boom
Boomer
New England
Conrad
John Day
Fleischmanns Yeast
Fleischmann’s Yeast
Fleischmann
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