Busoni Delivers Grand Recital in Boston at Jordan Hall
Ferrucio Busoni, famed pianist, gave a remarkable recital in Boston's Jordan Hall. He opened with Bach and Bach's Capriccio, then Beethoven Op. III, followed by Schumann Fantasiestucke and Liszt Etudes after Paganini, concluding with Liszt's 19th Rhapsody. The performance drew a large audience.
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Ferrucio Busoni
Jordan Hall
Liszt
Rubinstein
Beethoven
Bach
Couperin
Kunau
Busoni
Schumann
Mr. Busoni
Paganini
Dr. Baldwin Dies After Sudden Illness at 55
Dr. Henry C. Baldwin head of the Massachusetts General Hospital neurology department died yesterday at MGH after a sudden morning illness. The Back Bay physician aged 55 resided on Suffolk street Forest Hills and maintained an office at Commonwealth avenue. Born in 1888 he joined MGH as house doctor and later served as a medical expert for the Boston Elevated Railway Company. Survived by his wife.
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Henry C. Baldwin
Massachusetts General Hospital
Back Bay
Baldwin
Suffolk Street
Forest Hills
Commonwealth Avenue
The
Boston Elevated Railway Company
One Trial on Facts Advocated in Civil Court Reform
Massachusetts bar leaders urged a bill to limit civil cases to a single trial on questions of fact. The measure would require a plaintiff choosing district court to waive a jury and would impose a $100 bond and a $0.33 fee if the Superior Court jury option is chosen. Supporters call the two trial system preposterous.
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Commonwealth
Legislative Committee On
Joint
Frank W. Grinnell
Legislative Committee
Massachusetts Bar Association
Samuel J. Elder
Bar
Mine Laying Practice Sparks Harbor Rumor in Boston
A Coast Artillery company conducted practice laying non explosive mines in Nantasket Roads as part of drill. Rumors spread in Boston that the harbor was being mined by the government to deter hostile ships, but officials explained the activity was routine training aboard the Robert Anderson.
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Boston Harbor
Coast Artillery
Boston
Quartermaster’s Department
Robert Anderson
Nantasket Roads
Coast Artillery Corps
Britain backs Russia on access to sea port
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey announced that Great Britain is in full accord with Russia's desire for access to the sea, signaling support for a Russian port agreement.
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Britain
London
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Great Britain
Russia
England and Russia on Constantinople and sea access
The foreign secretary denied knowledge of M. Sazanoff’s Duma statement about Russia occupying Constantinople but cited a remark that Russo Turkish frontier events push Russia toward a sea access goal. Britain’s stance on a potential Russian victory remains unsettled as peace terms loom.
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Russia
England
Frederick W. Jowett
M. Sazanoff
Constantinople
Tangland
Sir Edward Trey
Black Sea
Great Britain
Turkey
Quicksand Delays Armory Foundation Work in Concord
Work on the new State armory in Concord is halted due to discovered quicksand on the Everett and Stow streets lot. Despite digging to 70 feet, no firm bottom has been found to support the heavy structure.
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State Armory
Concord
Everett and
Stow Streets
Armory
Pigeons Dazzle Crowds at Quannapowitt Show
A coop of 40 racing pigeons owned by Arthur L. Evans of Wakefield attracts keen interest at the Quannapowitt Poultry Association show in the Wakefield Armory. Birds have won multiple prizes and all have flown at least 105 miles in the last five years, with one reaching 509 miles twice from Alymer Ontario to Malden. The pigeons compete in Malden Pigeon Club events.
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Quannapowitt Poultry Association
Wakefield Armory
Arthur L. Evans
L. B. Evans Shoe Company
Wakefield
Alymer
Ontario
Malden
Celebrate Big Week Trade Sets Record for Firm
John T. Connor head of John T. Connor & Co. hosted a complimentary dinner for department heads, buyers and managers at W. & A. Bacon Co. to honor the biggest single week's business in the firm's history. The event marked Feb 1 as the peak and aimed to surpass it.
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John T. Connor
John T. Connor & Co
W. & A. Bacon Company
Mr. Connor
Thomas
Spring Overcoats and Silks at Harrison's Store
Ad announces $20 spring overcoats and $9.50 silk lined options in black and oxford. Also features chi erillas and kerseys. Harrison's at 662 672 Washington Street. Open 9 p m. advt.
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Oxford
Harrison’s
Washington Street
Sues EE Hoes
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