Sumner Bird and Somerset Ball for Miss Edith Bird
The Bird debutante ball at the Somerset last evening drew about 500 guests. Guests included Miss Edith Harland Bird and escorts from the Sturgis Morse and Roosevelt circles. A Friday dinner dance by Mrs. Albert I. Croll at the Somerset is set to close the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sumner Bird
Hotel Somerset
Edith Harland Bird
Elizabeth Gray
Christiana’ Hunnewell
Constance Cunningham
Katherine Roosevelt
Nancy Filley
Geraldine Morse
Mrs. Bird
Charles R. Sturgis
Henry Lee Morse
Arthur Blagdon
David Cheever
Oliver Filley
Francis Appleton, Jr
I. Tucker Burr, Jr
Warren Robbins
Robert Grant, Jr
Alexander Grant
James Roosevelt
Robert F. Perkins
Morris Gray, Jr
Barrett Wendell, Jr
Francis W. Bird
Miss Bird
Albert I. Croll
Commonwealth Avenue
Somerset
Monuments Funded in Senate Library Committee Report
The committee favored memorial bills including $40,000 for a Provincetown Pilgrims monument, $40,000 for a John Paul Jones statue in Washington, $50,000 for General James Miller statue at Petersboro, $5,000 for Major-General John Stark statue in Manchester, $40,000 for a Washington pedestal for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and $10,000 for a Dorothea Lynde Dix monument in Hampden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On the Library
Provincetown
Mass
Cape Cod
John Paul Jones
D. C
James Miller
Petersboro
N. H
John Stark
Manchester
Washington, D. C
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Dorothea Lynde Dix
Hampden
Yank on British ship jailed after high seas stand off
Scott the only American aboard the British steamer Agawanga at Cunard dock in East Boston held the captain and crew at bay with an axe after a pay dispute. He invaded the captain's room and struck an ostrich egg with the weapon before being restrained. Court in East Boston to hear charge of drunken and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yank
Scott
Cunard
Boston
Gibson
Crash
McSweeney
Boston Court
There Is No Mrs Mizner In New York
A circulating report claims Mrs Yerkes Mizner will not let Wilson Mizner return and will abandon the Mizner name for Yerkes. A Fifth Avenue butler states there is no Mrs Mizner at the house, only a Mrs Yerkes ill in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harvard Beats Tech at Basketball 42 to 2
Harvard defeats Tech 42 to 2 in Hemenway Gym last night. Quigley and Amberg lead scoring with multiple floor goals while Griffiths and Burleigh contribute others. Umpire and referee from Harvard and Tech, 20 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
TECH
Brooks
Brown
Deavitt Quigley
McCarty
Lamon Mobeley
Pinkey Cans c
Wentworth
Matthewson
Aca Sataia RC
Burleigh
Technology
Quigley
Amberg
Griffiths
H. V. Snyder
H. C., Blake
E. L. Grant
Malden High 1909 Defeats Emmanuel Choir 838 to 14
Malden High School's 1909 basketball team routed Emmanuel Church choir at Charlestown with a 38 to 14 score. Captain Moray starred for Malden High. Captain Davison led the Emmanuels. The lineups feature Davison and Moray among others. final score notes Leetherman Moran and Davis contributions with 20 minute halves officiated by Umpire Fifield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden High School
Emmanuel Church
Charlestown
Moray
Malden High
Davison
Emmanuels
Emmanuel C. C. Malden H
R. F
Cea RS Rae Ale
Doyle Thorp
Hastings Ferdinand
Gobban
R. B
L. F
Moran Shackley
Towle
Letherman
Emmanuel
Moran
Avison
Doyle
Davis
Thorp
Cobban
Fifield
Weingartner May Succeed Gericke As Conductor
Mr Gericke's Boston contract ends April 28 after friction with Major Higginson. He plans to sail in May returning to Vienna for rest while denying a rift. Felix Weingartner of Berlin is named as a possible successor to the 18 year conductor who revived the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gericke
Henry L. Higginson
Boston
Vienna
Mr. Higginson
The
United
Felix Weingartner
Berlin
New York Symphony Orchestra
Symphony
Imperial Opera House
America
Conductor Gericke to Leave Boston Symphony This Season
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will bid farewell to longtime conductor Wilhelm Gericke at season's end. Felix Weingartner, head of the New York Symphony Orchestra, is considered a possible successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Symphony Orchestra
Boston
Wilhelm Gericke
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Felix Weingartner
Daniels Sprints Set Records in New York Meet
C M Daniels broke two records at the New York Athletic Club event powering 400 yards in 5 19 2 5 and the quarter mile in 5 50 2 5. Columbia defeated Brookline Swimming Club 4 to 0 in water polo. A A A 440 yard title went to Daniels, with Schwartz second and Dockrell third. Bornaman won the fancy diving title. All Eastern relay won, with Daniels on the quartet. Brown of Columbia took the 50 yard handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. M. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
Columbia University
Brookline Swimming Club
A. C
M. Schwartz
Missouri
G. S. Dockrell
C. T. Bornaman
Chicago
D. B. Renear
W. Lee
T. C. Kitching
T. Trudenback
L. Crane
W. B. Boyce
L. Mulrey
C. A. Brown
Columbia
O. Schwartz
P. Fagin
Pennsylvania
Missions in China Worries Catholics in Interior Villages
In interior districts with Catholic missions strong since 1900, Boxers have kept up organization and Catholics live under siege with fortified houses and armed villagers ready to resist attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Letters from Boston praising American marines
A British non commissioned officer in Boston on furlough writes that American jackies and marines are gentlemen and deserve respect, defending the marine corps and condemning insult to them in the ongoing letters from the people discussion. He contrasts jackies with the cheap sport element and lauds the American marine as all right, with possible bad ones but generally gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Liverpool
Eng
George A. Wilson
Dressmakers Advocate White Shoes For Summer Style
Miss Elizabeth A. C. White of the Dressmakers' Association lectures at Horticultural Hall urging white shoes matched to gowns for summer wear. She contrasts Paris fashion with jackets and white ensembles, showcasing white muslin and silk outfits, and receives a floral tribute from Mrs. William J. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss White
Horticultural Hall
Elizabeth A. C. White
Dressmakers’ Association
Paris
William J. Smith
Republic Promise Of Best Administration
The piece argues Mayor Fitzgerald will deliver a competent administration comparable to Boston and that his supporters from the campaign deserve trust. It asserts he will act with business sense and respect for the city’s history and people while backing allies who aided his rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Boston
Democratic Party
Republic Praises Doyle Slattery for City Posts
The Republic lauds Doyle as superintendent of streets citing his long public service and commitment to duties. It backs Slattery for city treasurer replacing Crocker noting Crocker’s long tenure and a five year limit, and argues party limits should apply citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Slattery
Mr. Crocker
Crocker
Mellen Attacks Clark at Public Lighting Hearing
Representative Mellen of Worcester attacked Senator Clark chairman of the Senate committee on public lighting at a hearing on a referendum to purchase lighting plants. Mellen called Clark an autocrat and said he tried to shut off the petitioners. Burdette spoke for remonstrants and Councilman Kiley urged abolishing the Gas and Electric Light Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellen
Worcester
Senator Clark
Senate Committee On Public Lighting
Clark
Burdette
Kiley
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Mayor appeals to job seekers as city Hall overloads
The Republic reports Mayor Fitzgerald notes the flood of job seekers at City Hall, urges individuals to avoid delegations, and says the mayor will assess merits and favor those who rely on his judgment, while city workers seeking raises or better posts should slow down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Republic
Fitzgerald
Train Fares Reduced Across New Haven Lines
New Haven Conn Feb 23 A first of April fare cut lowers maximum rate to two cents per mile on Berkshire division and extends to Naugatuck Northampton and Hudson divisions The March board meeting will see Mellen push two cent mile cap for Old Colony in Massachusetts A broader two cent rate is planned for southern New England railways later freight rates especially coal will also fall.
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New Haven, Conn
Berkshire
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Naugatuck
Northampton
Highland
Board of
Mellen
Old Colony
Massachusetts
New England
Courtesy Not Retrograding at Elevated Terminals
Edwin A. Bell argues the civility issue at Elevated railroad terminals stems from crowding and rushed transfers. He urges the railroad to provide cars promptly at transfers to prevent delays and anxiety for people with strict schedules. February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Bell
Reunion of MIT Class of 1905 At Hotel Marliage
The MIT 1905 class held its first annual reunion at Hotel Marliage with 71 members present. R H W Lord presided and Isaac Litchfield spoke on boosting subscriptions to the Technology fund which already exceeds 200000 dollars. Over 1250 dollars was raised on site and plans aimed to more than double that amount. Telegrams from 1905 groups nationwide indicated simultaneous reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Marliage
R. H. W. Lord
Isaac Litchfield
Technology Fund Committee
Work Horse Parade Appeals for Help in Memorial Day Event
The fourth annual work horse parade will be held on Memorial Day May 30. The Boston charitable association seeks broader support after past year deficits and highlights the open-air horse show attracting thousands. Donations may be sent to treasurer Joshua Atwood 3d City Hall Boston. Henry C. Merwin president Lewis A. Armistead secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Lawrence
Boston
Joshua Atwood
City Hall
Henry C. Merwin
Lewis A. Armistead
Hours of jail guards too long say critic
Cc. L. Harvey argues in a letter to the paper that jail officers work 13 hours from 6 p m to 7 a m and should have three eight hour shifts. He says shorter hours would allow time at home with families and for rest.
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Cc. L. Harvey
Browning Denies Wife's Ether Kill Plot
Harry Browning defends his brother Robert C. Browning of Charlestown against his wife's charges she was attacked with ether and anesthetics. He calls it an old trick and notes his brother’s over a year away from Boston can prove his innocence. Mrs Browning lies in a critical condition as police seek her husband on non-support and assault warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Browning
City Hall
Robert C. Browning
Charlestown
Boston
Browning
Patrick Donovan
Essex Street
vacationists reunion draws six hundred in new hampshire
The second annual Chester and Derry vacationists reunion was held last evening in Catholic Union Hall with over 600 attendees. Rev. Daniel J. Dunn of St Thomas Aquinas Church West Derry attended as a special guest. The Boston Military Band provided a concert and the floor was opened for dancing under director James Doyle and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Derry
N. H
Catholic Union Hall
Daniel J. Dunn
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
West Derry
Boston Military Band
James Doyle
Gertrude A. Scott
Theresa J. Fallon
Joseph Kane
Aids
Bessie Connelly
Mary G. Snow
Elizabeth Condry
Nellie Sheehan
Florence Slattery
Mary Knapton
Annie McCarthy
Julia Mahoney
Mary Bird
Mary J. Quinn
Mary Trainor
Gregory Hoye
Frank Packard
Gregory Hoyle
Willie Welch
Charles Scott
John Callahan
Peter Healey, Jr
James Baldwin
T. J. Giblin
Ignatius McDonough
Joseph Watson
Albert Harrington
Charles Maclauchlin
Giblin
Sheehan
McDonough
Notables to Address Next Session After Sherwood Court Meeting
The Sherwood Court in Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters held a largely attended meeting last evening in St. Rose Hall at 17 Worcester Street. Chief Ranger Lawrence F E Murphy presided and several candidates were initiated. Notables will address the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Court
Massachusetts
Order of Foresters
St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Lawrence FE. Murphy
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Mrs. Mizner
Weingariner
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China
Tommy Atkins
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Slattery
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Treasury
Republic
State House
Commonwealth
Shaw
Bradford
Chapin
JOB Seekers Tire Mayor
Berk
Houghton & Dutton
Grocery and Provision Departments
Perdoz
Hood’s
G. Y
Peas
Knox
Glea
Finnan Haddie
Robert
Tack
Chester and
Derry, N. H
Sherwood
Parker’s
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