Little Actors and Actresses Entertain Santa Envoys at Dorothea Dix Hall
Dorothea Dix Hall in Berkeley Hall hosted a Christmas afternoon program by Little Actors and Actresses from Dorothea Dix Hall. Mary Sanders and Mary Young of the Bijou Theatre portrayed Santa’s envoys, with readings, recitations, and dances followed by candy and presents from Santa’s representatives. Notables present included Dr. William H. Van Allen and theater figures Thais Lawton Winthrop Ames, with organizing committee members Thomas F. Reddy Cordelia McDonald and Mrs. Annie B. Sharp.
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Dorothea Dix Hall
Santa Claus
Berkeley Hall
Mary Sanders
Mary Young
Bijou Theatre
Old St. Nick
Jack and
Jill
Julia Marlowe
Catherine McGregor
Dorris Hors
Ania
Helen Hipwell
Caterine McGregor
Winkie Worthington
Irene Martin
Edyth Witham
Stella Craige
Ruth Francis
Vera Morrison
May
Boston
Thais Lawton
Castle Square Theatre
Winthrop Ames
Castle Square
William H. van Allen
Thomas F. Reddy
Cordelia McDonald
The
Bijou
Annie B. Sharp
Alice Glover
Hughes Inaugurated Governor Of New York
New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes began his term in Albany taking over from Frank Higgins. The ceremony featured prayers by Albany bishops, a reception in the executive chamber, and a public reception at the executive mansion. In his inaugural address he stressed quality over quantity of laws and vowed impartial administration.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
State of New York
Frank W. Higgins
Senate
Hughes
Executive Mansion
Hearst renews election fight in New York mayor case
Albany Jan 1 Hearst accepts attorney general Jacksons offer to rehear arguments on the quo warranto petition challenging George B McClellans title to the New York City mayoralty based on the 1905 election The attorney general has scheduled a hearing for next Monday at 2 p m with both sides present
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Albany
N. Y
William Randolph Hearst
William E. Jackson
Hearst
George B. McClellan
New York City
Jackson
Moran presses governor to remove Commissioner O'Meara
District Attorney Moran asks Governor Guild to force Boston Police Commissioner O'Meara's resignation and to appoint a thoroughly qualified replacement. He cites Sunday law enforcement issues, legal precedents, and calls for strict enforcement to protect workers and public order.
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Boston
John B. Moran
Clean Streets Sundays Rule Sanitation Action by Judge
Boston Police Commissioner O'Meara says street cleaning on Sundays is lawful as a necessary municipal service. He notes a judge's refusal to issue a summons for a Park Commission employee who swept Commonwealth Avenue last Sunday and cites upcoming hearings on Sunday laws.
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O’meara
Boston
Commonwealth Avenue
The
Sabbath Protective League
O'Meara
Park
Commission
Legislative Committee
Hetes
25 Additional Summonses Issued Over Sunday Law Violations
Judge Burke issued 25 summonses to patrolmen who reported violators of Sunday laws. Specific targets included a library branch employee and several bakers. Hotel musicians faced complaints, with one summons set as a test case. Applications came from downtown police, with more expected today.
Library workers to avoid summons over Sabbath duties
Police planned to summon a young woman tied to a Boston Public Library branch for delivering books and duties as assistant librarian. Officials say the summons may be dropped and Justice Fallon reportedly declined to issue summonses for the two assistants.
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Public Library
Boston Public Library
Wadlin
Joseph D. Fallon
Municipal Court
South
Boston
South Boston
Cummings Declines Comment on Street Dept Scrutiny
Superintendent Matthew Cummings said he read the Police Commissioner O Meara statement on Sunday work but declined to comment. He asked about Moran's letter to Governor Guild seeking O Meara's removal, replying, Well, well. Is that possible.
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Matthew Cummings
O'Meara
Moran
Governor Guild
Boston Workhorse Parade extends state stable entry deadline
The Boston Workhorse Parade Association announced an extension for receiving entries in the state stable competition until January 15. The move allows participants extra time to submit their entries for the annual event.
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Boston Workhorse Parade Association
Reed Family Adds Fourth Member to State House
George F. Reed of Stoddard New Hampshire has been elected to the Legislature becoming the fourth Reed family member to serve. His father Frederick R. S. Reed served in 1887 his grandfather Jonas P. Reed in 1855 6 and his great grandfather Isaiah Reed in 1842.
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Reed
STATE
Litchfield
George F. Reed
Stoddard
N. H
New Hampshire
Reed Becomes Record Holder for NH Legislature Ancestor Count
This record notes New Hampshire lawmaker Reed as the first to surpass two ancestral honors, tracing his birth in 1862 in Somerville Massachusetts to his return to Stoddard in 1900 and rise through local offices from 1901 to 1904 including selectman town clerk and treasurer.
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New Hampshire
Reed
Somerville
Mass
Stoddard
Plans filed for Boston New York electric line route
Detailed route plans for the Boston terminal Forest Hills and a possible connection to the Elevated system were filed with railroad commissioners. No hearing date was set. The original plans remain on file with newer ones submitted. The New York New Haven Hartford line may take a passive stance on the matter.
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New York-Boston Electric Railroad
Massachusetts
Boston
Forest Hills
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
South Boston Y. C. Dominates Colonial Club Match
In a suburban interclub at the Colonial Club last evening South Boston Y. C. swept all three Boston pins in the match against Colonial, won and lost matches at billiards, and took one pool game while forfeiting the other.
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Colonial Club
South Boston Y. C
Boston
Colonial
Cochato Club Wins First Match in Gilt Edge League
Cochato Club of Braintree opening match in the Massachusetts amateur bowling league defeats Arlington Boat Club on unfamiliar alleys. Cochato total 2480 to Arlington 2343. Miller 553 for Cochato leads individuals with a 208 high single. Arlington’s 856 in game two was best by any bowler.
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Braintree
Cochato Club of
Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League
Arlington Boat Club
Cociato
Arlington
Cochato
Miller
School Sports Start Up Today Across Hub High Schools
Opening day for Hub area high schools as all athletic programs including basketball and ice hockey resume. Boston Latin faces South Boston High in Y division action with Captain Churchward aiming for victory amid a strong South Boston squad. Dorchester High led by Captain Hoernle looks to challenge East Boston in Friday’s pairings. Newcomers and veterans abound as Finglish High meets Brighton High for the season opener at Brighton.
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Boston Latin
South Boston High
Churchward
South Boston
South Boston Five
East Boston High
Dorchester High
Hoernle
Dorchester
Noddle Island
East Boston
Riley
Keenan
Sheridan
McGovern
Boston
Finglish High
Brighton High
Brighton
Brighton Boys
Somerville Shoots Past Woburn in Knights League Match
In a well rolled Somerset alley match the Knights of Columbus game in Somerville Somerville took two of three from Woburn. Somerville totaled 1899 to Woburn 1857 Teal of Somerville rolled 07 for the high series.
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Somerset Alleys
Knights of Columbus
Somerville
Woburn
Teal of
Sudbury
Zingland
Newspaper Union
Somerville Grocery Clerks
American Net &Twine
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Brown
Bradley
Viowell
Taylor
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Joseph
OS Fishe
Keay
Ig Mulholland
RO Smith
Shumway
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