Civility Debate Grows Over Boston Elevated Rides
Letters to the Post complain of rudeness on the L road during peak hours. Readers urge discipline by older riders and for younger passengers to stand when cars are crowded to show respect for elders.
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Urbane Club marks 26th anniversary with Washington's Birthday banquet
The Urbane Club celebrated its 26th year with a joint Washington's Birthday event featuring a banquet and nine speeches. Toastmaster John L. Brennan led the program with musical selections by Edward Machugh George B. McKenna Theodore Sorenson and Daniel Sullivan. Speakers included Joseph J. Murphy Assistant District Attorney Joseph A. Dennison and John R. Murphy. The organizing committee listed Brennan McDonald Nolan Sullivan Sweeney Tierney Green Melville O'Brien and Harvey. Over 150 members and guests attended.
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John L. Brennan
Edward Machugh
George B. McKenna
Theodore Sorenson
Daniel Sullivan
John O’brien
Joseph J. Murphy
the Republic
Joseph A. Dennison
John R. Murphy
John IL. Brennan
Daniel J. McDonald
John Nolan
Frank D. Sullivan
James J. Sweeney
M. J. Tierney
Cornelius J. Green
Thomas R. Melville
William J. O’brien
James Harvey
Porter Files Bankruptcy Petition in District Court
Alexander Sylvanus Porter real estate broker of 2 Kilby street and 22 Brimmer street filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the District Court. Liabilities total about 226 947 46 with 700 secured claims and 165 950 80 notes and bills due among 52 unsecured creditors including estate of William E. Barrett Henry A. Burnham International Trust Co Lee Higginson Co F L McGowan Henry M. Whitney and receivers of Union Trust Co. Porter called it an old matter out standing two years and said it is just a settlement.
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Kilby Street
Brimmer Street
Union Trust Company
Lambert Trust Company
William E. Barrett
Henry A. Burnham
Gloucester
International Trust Company
Lee, Higginson Company
F. L. McGowan
Henry M. Whitney
Porter
Wealthy Jamaica Plain Woman Dead at 86
Mrs Rebecca G Reed of Jamaica Plain wife of the late John Reed once a partner of Tiffany and Co in New York and regarded as one of the wealthiest women in Boston died at her Boylston Street home Jamaica Plain Tuesday last in her 86th year
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Jamaica Plain
John Reed
Tiffany & Co
New York
Boylston Street
Olympic hopes unnamed as committee prepares
President Joseph B. Maccabe denounced all lists of athletes claiming Olympic team spots as fabrications. No invitations have been issued yet and the matter will be discussed at the New York Olympic committee meeting next Monday. In New England he cited Wesley W. Coe, R. G. Leavitt, W. D. Eaton and W. A. Schick as eligibles, with many names still to come.
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Athens
Maccabe
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New England
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R. G. Leavitt
W. D. Eaton
W. A. Schick
Columbia 1c Harvard 13 basketball thriller
Columbia tops Harvard 17 to 13 to pull into sole second place in the intercollegiate league. Key players include Ryan Hurley Amberg Griffiths for Columbia and Moore Griffiths for Harvard. Fouls totaled 13 for Harvard and 11 for Columbia as Umpire W. M. Knox presided through two 20 minute halves.
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Cape Codders Dine in Neponset Church reunion
Four hundred Cape Codders and Nantucketers attended the second annual reunion at Trinity Congregational Church in Neponset. A Cape Cod supper was served and an evening of entertainment followed. Speakers included Captain William Chase Dunham and Joseph Walsh, both House members, with an address by Freeman G. Crosby, former Cape Codder and current Boston businessman.
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Charlestown Improvement Association opposes library plan
The committee informed the Mayor that they will oppose his scheme to place a library in the new high school, reporting to the association last night.
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Receipts of fresh fish in Boston on holiday eve
A 35 sail fleet delivered 1,123,500 pounds of fish at T wharf with haddock leading at 914,000 pounds and cod 172,700 pounds. Prices ranged from 2 to 34 cents a pound. Steamship movements include the Lichtenfels from Algiers with 7000 tons of Indies goods, the Devonian bound for Liverpool, and the Saxonia due with passengers. Also noted: Baker Palmer repair, Jennie S Hall arrival, Susie P Oliver sale, and Cunard departure.
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Almanac notes Sun and Moon times and shipping news
Miniature almanac lists sunrise and sunset, day length, moonrise, tides at 10:45 am and 11:15 pm, and February 22 arrivals. Cleared vessels include steamers Devonian and Lindon with cargoes to and from multiple ports, plus several tugs towing barges and schooners.
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Centre Harbor Vacationists to Host Afternoon Party
The Centre Harbor Vacationists' Association will hold a party in Howe Hall this afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock, with a large attendance expected.
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Boxing bouts mark B A A trial night in Boston area
A varied boxing program at the B A A gym featured Beaton versus Connelly as the standout bout. Bates dominated the meet with two easy wins while Bradley in the heavyweight class defeated McKinnon in a sharp clash despite a 24 pound handicap.
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M. I. T. Takes Tufts Meet in Indoor Dual
The Institute of Technology defeated Tufts 54 to 18 in a Garrison street gym meet. Farrington led M. I. T. by winning the high jump and pole vault, setting a new Tech record of 10 feet 5 inches in the pole vault. Other events featured quick sprints, hurdles, and distance runs with M. I. T. athletes dominating the top spots.
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Five New York records fall at YMCA swimming meet
Five national marks set at New York Athletic Club meet led by C M Daniels in the 25 40 50 and 60 yard events. New York A C sets a 200 yard relay best of 1 48 1-5 with Yale and Missouri A C taking other heats. Water polo results show New York A C 5 Pennsylvania 0 and Columbia 4 0.
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South Boston E. H. S. Exhibition Canceled Over Eligibility
Headmaster Casey barred English High from facing South Boston due to Brown's ineligibility, so a Cambridge High tie was played instead. English High won 24 to 9 with O Hearn and Silverman scoring early, Homer 2, Jenny and Holsberg contributing floor points. Referee Jacobs, 20-minute halves.
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Boston tennis player wins first contest in straight sets
New York report from February 21 notes I. C. Wright, brother of national champion B. O. Wright of Boston, delivering brilliant play to defeat K. Smith in straight sets at the Seventh Regiment Armory tennis tournament.
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Shawmut Furniture Bowling Defeats Osgoods 1267–1251
The Shawmut Furniture bowling team defeated the Osgood squad last night for the second time this season, winning 1267 to 1251.
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Osgood
Lowell M C A Quintet to Meet Holy Name Team
The Central M C A quintet of Lowell will play the Holy Name basketball team next Monday evening at Dahlgren Hall.
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Holy Name
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Dorchester A A to Meet Everett A A in Twin Games
Dorchester A A will play two basketball games today against Everett A A at Draper Hall Dorchester. The first game is set for 3 o'clock.
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Roxbury Kid Beats Stubbs 125 103 in New England Pool Tourney
The Roxbury Kid defeated William Stubbs 125 to 103 last evening in the New England pool championship at Murray and Irwin's.
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Fast Boston Evening High Faces Somerville A A Tonight
East Boston hosts Somerville A A at Fistston High gym after an 18 home game winning run. East Boston has not lost at home this season and seeks another victory to extend its undefeated streak.
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Boston Building Permit Petition for Two Engines
New England Storage Warehouse Company requests permission to erect and use two engines at 32 George Street Roxbury near Gerard Street in Ward 17. A ten day notice to interested parties is ordered and published in the Boston Post. February 1906 notices outline objections and publication requirements. Clothing notice for Harvard students misfit clothing sale at 311 Tremont.
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