English High School Announces Undergraduate Scholarships
The English High School Association funds three new undergraduate scholarships to aid needy seniors middlers and juniors. A $100 senior scholarship requires post graduate work next year, an $8 middler supports the senior year, and a $40 junior scholarship assists the middle year. Existing funds and graduate scholarships at MIT Bowdoin improve access to technical and higher education for English High students.
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English High
English High School Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Charles M Cumston
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin
Adjutant General Dalton on Militia Reports
Adjutant General Samuel Dalton, in his annual report to the Governor, notes the Second Brigade’s Lakeville camp and drills, questions the need for alternative camps, cites unexpended appropriations of 7330.20, and discusses militia bounty shortages and a new army uniform plan to avoid further legislative funding.
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Samuel Dalton
Lakeville
Last State House Meeting Before Bates Takes Charge
The executive council met at the State House with Governor Cranes presiding in his penultimate session before leaving to Governor-elect John L. Bates of Boston. William Schofield of Malden was unanimously confirmed as associate justice of the Superior Court and immediately qualified. Other confirmations included Wendell Williams of Milford as special justice for the Third District Court and Mahiew Walker of Barre as trial justice in Worcester County. The council’s final session is scheduled for next Wednesday.
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State House
Cranes
John L. Bates
Boston
William Schofield
Malden
Superior Court
Schofield
Wendell Williams
Milford
Third District Court
Worcester
Mahew Walker
Barre
iMass
Worcester County
Resignation of R. H. White head designer Mr Jay Abrams
Mr Abrams longtime head designer and trimmer for R. H. White Company window displays resigned yesterday. He was considered one of the best in his line and his departure will be felt by employees. The firm faces a difficult search to fill the post as Abrams moves to a larger field.
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Jay Abrams
R. H. White Company
Abrams
How to Deal with Truants Conference Report at City Hall
The quarterly public institutions conference at City Hall discussed parental school overcrowding with 260 boys, three new cottages planned for 30 boys each, and expected completion in February. Proposals included fining or taxing parents to curb truancy and the creation of day truancy schools, while Deer Island inmate totals and Boston poor relief costs were reported.
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Public Institutions
City Hall
Martin
Deer Island
Philadelphia Sees Coal Shortage Strains On Rail Lines
In Philadelphia, anthracite is scarce except on the Philadelphia and Reading system. Consumers report inability to obtain even half a ton, despite willingness to pay. Since embargoes by Lehigh Valley and New Jersey Central, coal has not reached city dealers. Official assurances are lacking, leaving many dependent on the Pennsylvania Railroad with no prompt car returns. Prices hovered around 10 dollars per ton for anthracite and 8.75 for bituminous.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading
Lehigh Valley and
New Jersey Central Roads
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lehigh Field
Pennsylvania Railroad Transportation
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
New York
Boston
McRae
Boston Coal Company
Metropolitan Coal Office
The
Metropolitan
Coal Price Rally Pushes Toward Twenty Per Ton
In New York on December 31 coal costs rising with a 50 cent wholesale increase likely to trigger consumer price hikes. Retailers anticipate coal reaching $20 a ton before January ends as the trust says it diverts supply to areas in greater need while police watch profiteering claims.
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New York
Dee
Trust
Erie Road
Back Again Mr Bernard Wolf Returns From New York Purchases
Mr Bernard M Wolf known as my clothier from Hanover and Portland streets has returned from New York City where with his buyer he spent the early part of the week on purchases for immediate selling.
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Bernard M. Wolf
Hanover
Portland Streets
New York City
Boston Coal Receipts 1901 1902 Show Shifts in May to August
Boston port statistics reveal a sharp rise in coal arrivals overall this year compared with 1901, but May to August show large declines in anthracite and hard coal while soft coal rises. Dealers blame speculation, though Boston firms deny fixing prices and say New York speculators control supplies.
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Boston
Coal Fleet Delays Oil and Wood Steamers At Mystic Harbor
A heavy influx of foreign steamers and American vessels reached Mystic harbor while coal cargoes from four five masted ships and schooners waited for discharge. Delays stem from limited piers, with three major docks at capacity and several vessels anchored offshore awaiting space.
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Thomas W. Lawson
T. Charlton Henry
Reading
Hercules
Baltimore
Dessoug
Oracle
Cape Breton
Sydney
C. B
Cow Bay
Araucania
Glasgow
Moville
Rebecca \almer
Mystic Pier
Governor Ames
Jennie R. Dubois
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Rae
Central Oil & Gas
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Newport
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Eng
Terje Viken
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Benjamin F. Poole
John L. Treat
Weehawken
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Clara
Albany
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Western Belle
Cne
Sperry & Hutchinson Green
Sheland
Shetland
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Axminster
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Castor
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Yara
Requeen
National Pure Food Co
Columbia River
Navy
Oxford
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California
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Albion
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Arge
Marston Coal Company
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Swale
Hatin & Rocke
Annie Naius
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