Washington's Birthday celebrations fill Boston venues
Boston marks Washington's Birthday with events across Old South Church and Tremont Temple, plus receptions at Quincy House and Lorimer Hall. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company hosts a 1 pm reception and 2 pm dinner at the Quincy House, while the New England Conference on Educational Workers hosts a 9:30 am geography teaching conference at Tremont Temple. Numerous entertainments, dances, meals, and athletic events populate the day across downtown Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Medford, and Cambridge, featuring organizations such as the Mercantile Library Association, Knights of Columbus, Manhattan Club, and the Holy Cross and Dartmouth athletic matchups, among others.
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Gettysburg Pilgrim Club
Norfolk House
Roxbury
Mercantile Library Association
Tremont Street
Massachusetts Veteran Association
Dwight Hall
Lawrence Light Guard
Fifth Infantry
Medford
Colonial Club
Dorchester
Colonial Hall
Children’s Theatre
Huntington Avenue
Manhattan Club
Berkeley Hall
American Order of Scottish Clans
Deacon Hall
Tony
Broadway Universalist Church Vestry
Gondit
Roughan Hall
City Square
Centaur Club
Bloomfield Hall
Malden Auditorium
Canton Malden
Winthrop Hall
Harry E. Munroe
New England Conservatory of Music
Hall of Elocutions
Last Life For Her Brother In Fire Tragedy
Worcester report says Mrs. Rose Pettit matron of the Protestant French Orphanage suffered a relapse and is in serious condition after a fire killed two children. Variox Louen, 3, escaped the blaze but died trying to reach her brother Charles. House damage estimated at 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars furniture loss, no insurance for furniture.
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Boston Area Weekend Weather Outlook
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Saturday snow or rain then clearing to fair by afternoon or night with a small temperature shift. Sunday should be fair and somewhat colder with high northeast winds Saturday dropping to westward and diminishing Sunday.
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Philadelphia Oyster House and Market Ad
Philadelphia Oyster House and market at 11 Kneeland street beside Cobb Aldrich offers fish lobsters and oysters with takeout dinners and discount tickets. Open daily from 6 a m to 12 midnight. Picture frames in gilt brick and other styles by L COM CO at 15 Haverhill street.
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Young Teddy Roosevelt Jr Heads to White House in Snow
In Groton a snowbound Teddy Roosevelt Jr. traveled by special train to Washington with his mother Alice Roosevelt and Dr. P. M. Rixey. The trip followed the President’s train route, aiming to arrive by about 10 am tomorrow. The boy, wrapped in robes, sat up and chatted during the journey as a precautionary move recommended by doctors after a prior illness.
Roosevelt Jr Heads to Washington From Worcester
Theodore Roosevelt Jr along with his mother and sister Miss Alice Roosevelt and Dr. P M Rixey traveled by special train from Groton to Worcester and then switched to the New York New Haven Hartford line for Providence and a federal express to Washington. The party faced a large crowd at Union station but kept a low profile, with Dr. Rixey noting the journey is going well and comfortable.
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Roosevelt party arrives in Providence amid snowstorm
The regular Worcester train with the Convoy car bearing Roosevelt and family arrived at 7 2 despite heavy snow. A small crowd gathered on the ivy station siding to glimpse the party. The car was added to the federal express at 8:07, and the train departed for Washington at 8:21.
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Miss Alice Roosevelt Dismisses Interview At Groton Visit
Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the President, granted the Post a brief interview before leaving Groton for Washington. She laughed off the notion of an interview, said she might regret leaving Groton, and hinted at possible Berlin plans with her father’s say. She wore a vivid red outfit with a gray hat and red carnation, waving goodbye as the train departed.
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Brave boy helps trap Shawmut avenue footpad
LePorest W. Hanson 45, a locomotorataxic patient, was attacked on Shawmut avenue as James Allen, a burly negro, beat and robbed him of 55 cents and a bottle of whiskey. A 12-year-old bystander grabbed the victim’s cane and charged the assailant, aiding the police pursuit that ended with Allen’s capture.
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Dewet Breaks Through with 400 Followers near Lindley
General Dewet with 400 followers broke northward through the blockhouse line the night of the 10th, 10 miles west of Lindley in the Orange River Colony. The blockhouses fired on the Boers, two were killed, and the remainder withdrew to their old ground near Reitz.
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Leyland lines take control of Dominion Boston and Dominion
In Liverpool shipping circles it is reported that the combined international Leyland lines have secured control of the Dominion, the Boston and Dominion and the Canadian lines of steamers.
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Weston 14 year old admits trunks theft at Worcester street boarding house
John H. Weston 14, arrested by Patrolman Underhill at Station 5 for breaking trunks and causing unrest at 43 Worcester street boarding house. He confessed needing money to impress a young lady and pawned opera glasses for 50 cents. $15 missing. receipts found. Probation planned with Children's Aid Society. boarders warn of trouble.
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Long Says He Will Resign From Cabinet
Washington report states Secretary Long will leave the Cabinet, though no exact date is set and no formal resignation has been sent to the President. The President is aware of the plan formed many months ago, with no immediate action expected.
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Mayor Collins to Honor Prince Henry at Boston Banquet
Mayor Collins plans a March 6 banquet at the Somerset Hotel in Boston to honor Prince Henry. The guest list will include three city officials and New England leaders from education, business, and civic groups, all not holding national positions. City notables will be invited, with attendance dependent on Collins return from New York.
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