Whose Child Is This Five Dollar Gold Piece Prize
A little girl photographed by a Post photographer on Harvard street during noon recess is eligible to claim a $5 Gold Piece by presenting herself at the City Editor’s office, dressed as in the picture, with a parent or guardian. Twenty school child photos will be printed each Sunday. winners should call or visit 275 Washington street, third floor, between 3 and 5 p.m. with proper identification to claim the prize.
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Neighborhood Girl Appears in Notable Birthday Photo
Ethel Collins, 13, of 55 Havre Street East Boston, is identified as the original of yesterday’s photograph. The birthday gift was a $5 gold piece. She is the daughter of Lawrence Collins and attends Fitton School in seventh grade with Sister Felix as her teacher.
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Havre Street
Boston
Lawrence Collins
Fitton School
Felix
Charles E Letteney Found Dead in Dorchester Home
Charles E Letteney, entry clerk in the inward foreign division of the Boston Custom House, was found dead in his bed at 1108 Adams Street Dorchester yesterday morning. He was 40 years old and believed to have died from an apoplectic attack during the night.
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Charles E. Letteney
Boston Custom House
Adams Street
Dorchester
Falvey Brothers Company Bankrupt in South Boston
Falvey Brothers Company the largest department store in South Boston was petitioned into bankruptcy yesterday by creditors in the United States District Court. Liabilities are estimated at 53000 and assets at 25000.
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Falvey Brothers Company
Boston
F' Street
Broadway
United States District Court
Senate Bribery Probe Adjourns With Key Question
Albany Feb 18 The Senate investigation into Conger bribery charges adjourned with a pivotal question unresolved that could affect the gathering of more evidence when sessions resume next Tuesday morning.
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N. Y
Senate
Conger
Legacy of $4000 imunity payment in fading Albany probe
Senators debated whether Senator Benn Conger must reveal what happened to the $4000 he says was given to Assemblyman Jean J Burnett in 1901 as part of alleged immunity from strike legislation. Conger claimed no knowledge of Burnett’s use of funds. others pressed for disclosure. Chairman Davis postponed ruling to Tuesday as Conger’s counsel resisted naming further witnesses and urged restraint to avoid prejudice against Allds.
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Jean J. Burnett
Mmany
Conger
Burnett
Allds
S.tttletom
Legislators Too Busy Say Dorchester Talk
William F. Murray of the Governor's Council spoke to the Dorchester Catholic Club on Massachusetts government. He traced changes since 1790 and noted the 1500 annual bills and a five to six month session. He cited $4.4 million of the $13 million annual state expenditures for institutions housing about 20 000 people, including 14 000 insane patients. He added that Catholic population makes up about half the state and urged Catholics to share government responsibilities.
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William F. Murray
Governor's Council
Dorchester Catholic Club
Massachusetts
Murray
Commonwealth
Catholic Directory
Pullman Tourist Cars Offer Fast Trains with Weekly Runs
Tickets on sale Feb 28 to April 14 at 49.45. Personally conducted Pullman tourist cars every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on fast trains. All comforts. Nominal cost. Send for illustrated folders to HH Boynton NB RP A Grand Trunk Railway 256 Washington Street Boston.
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Boynton
N. EB
RP. A
Grand Trunk Railway
Washington Street
Boston
Japan Focus in Burton Holmes Travelogue at Tremont Temple
Wright Kramer presented the second Burton Holmes travelogue on Japan at Tremont Temple last evening. He showed modern Japanese life and Western influence while noting rapid change yet preserving old romance. The second half covered rural Japan, temples, and Fujiyama views. A repeat lecture is offered this afternoon with next week’s session returning to Japan from a different viewpoint.
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Japan
Tremont Temple
Wright Kramer
Burton Holmes
Fujiyama
Clearing Out Deer Island Freeing Inmates Under New Plan
Twenty two persons have already been freed and sixty more may be liberated soon as Mayor Fitzgerald extends the Deer Island probation system. Penal Commissioner Gore says the plan will cut costs and yield good results, with many prisoners likely to be released after evaluation. Probation Officer William A. Boudrot supports the move, noting it avoids a jail delivery while identifying worthy inmates for early freedom.
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Deer Island
Gore
William A. Boudrot
Cook Confirms Identity With Antarctic Companions
In Santiago on February 18, Dr. Frederick A. Cook admitted his identity. He visited Belgian engineer Rysselberghe, a fellow traveler from the 1897 98 Belgian Antarctic expedition, who recognized Cook from steamship days. Cook had previously refused to acknowledge the man.
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Chili
Frederick A. Cook
Rysselberghe
Cook
Valdivia
Paris Relief Fund Total Donation Acknowledgment
Henry Y Higginson treasurer of the Paris flood relief committee Massachusetts gratefully acknowledges contributions totaling 46881 05 Previously acknowledged Lawrence J Webster 46 856 05 25 00 Total 46881 05
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Henry Y. Higginson
Paris
Massachusetts
Lawrence J. Webster
Peer Seeens
Widow Seeks Pension After Husband Buries Housekeeper Under Wife Name
Lynn wife Mrs Ralph Varnam learns from pension office that her Civil War veteran husband buried a housekeeper as his wife in Hopedale. He separated from her 30 years ago, moved to Hopedale, and died recently. The widow, unaware of the tomb, filed for a pension. investigators found no record of a second marriage. The housekeeper Florence Shaw was buried as Mrs Ralph Varnam. one daughter married Myron Tuck of South Boston, but records list her as Florence Shaw.
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Lynn
Ralph Varnaw
Hopedale
Varnams
Myron Tuck
Boston
Florence Shaw
Varnam
Bath
Boston Horseshoers Union Elects Richard J. Roche for Third Term
Richard J. Roche, president of Boston Horseshoers Union No. 5, seeks a third term unopposed. The 350-member union, with Denver as headquarters for the International Union of Horseshoers, celebrates six months of Saturday half-holiday and minimum wages of 3.19 a day plus overtime at 50 cents an hour.
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Richard J. Roche
Boston Horseshoers’ Union No. 5
Roche
International Union of Horseshoers
Boston
Denver
Col
International
Philadelphia
Dennis D. Driscoll
A. F. of Jr
Boston Central
Union Forms Among Local Members
A union forms among local members including Mr. Driscoll and Thomas J Murphy as part of ongoing organization efforts.
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Mr. Driscoll
Thomas Jd. Murphy
Taft Attends Army Aid Society Drill at Fort Myer
President and Mrs Taft visited Fort Myer Virginia to view an exhibition cavalry drill held for the Army Aid Society fundraiser.
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Taft
Fort Myer
Washington
Army Aid Society
New Zealand Girl Aids British monarch in triumph plan
A clever New Zealand bred girl collaborates with the British monarch to advance his social and political goals, working closely to shape upcoming triumphs.
Boy Takes In Baby Amid Family Resistance
A boy adopts a baby and brings it home despite parental objections. County officials intervene to address a mysterious case requiring investigation and resolution.
A Muzzle Loaded' Household in a Quiet Life
Two notable women fortify their home against outside intrusion in a peculiar bid for peace. The piece explores their strategies and the strain of keeping solitude amid public interest.
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Isha
Captain Bartlett’s Own Story of a Pole Expedition
Captain Bartlett recounts his planned voyage to the South Pole outlining aims and methods. He asserts belief that the pole can be reached and describes his expected route, preparations, and anticipated outcomes.
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South Pole
Tien
Pole
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