Scientists condemn anti vivisection movement at AAAS meeting
Baltimore Md Jan 1 The American Association for the Advancement of Science adopted unanimously a resolution by Dr William H Welch Johns Hopkins University condemning the anti vivisection movement calling it founded on maudlin sentiment The action marks a major moment at the annual meeting of the scientific body.
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Baltimore
American Association For the Advancement of Science
William H. Welch
Johns Hopkins University
Somerville Aldermen Dine at City Hall 1908
The Somerville Board of Aldermen members dined at City Hall last night. Guests included Mayor Grimmons District Attorney John J Higgins David C Theall Chief Hopkins of the fire department Acting Chief Perry of the police department and city department heads. President Cole acted as toastmaster and speeches were given by Grimmons Cole Higgins and Theall.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Mayor Grimmons
John J. Higgins
David C. Theall
Hopkins
Fire Department
Perry
Police
Cole
Grimmons
Higgins
Theall
Theatre Horror Averted After Fire At Park Opera House
Fireman Abraham Louch alerted performers at 10 15 tonight as flames swept through the Park Opera House in Erif Pennsylvania. His quick action prevented a disaster akin to Chicago Iroquois Theatre, keeping the show going.
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Penn
Abraham Louch
The
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Chicago
Fire alert at theater as audience kept unaware of danger
John Sullivan Amusement Company presented In the Nick of Time. Louch observed smoke from the gallery floor and sounded a still alarm. He reached the stage rear before the audience was warned and urged the actors to continue the act.
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John Sullivan Amusement Company
Cambridge Appeals for Aid to Italians Raises Sixty Six
In response to Mayor Wardwell's letter citizens of Cambridge gave small contributions totaling 66 dollars to assist suffering Italians.
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Wardwell
Cambridge
Cuban Inaugural Step Marks Cuba's Return to Self Government
Havana reports a New Year's reception at the palace as Governor Magoon presents Cuban officials to President-elect General Jose Miguel Gomez and Vice President-elect Alfredo Zayas. Preparations for the transfer of power to Gomez proceed on schedule with ceremonies planned for Jan. 28. A first detachment of 887 marines sails home from the American army of pacification aboard the Prairie to Philadelphia.
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Alfredo Zayas
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Reunion of English High School Class of 1905 at Young's Hotel
The 1905 class held a banquet at Young's Hotel with officers elected C. S. Jenney as president R. H. Foye vice president J. D. Purdy secretary and treasurer Speeches were given by Head master J. F. Casey and instructors M. D. Barrows and J. A. Bentley Entertainment came from Samuel Gediman Harry Briggs Albert Shapira and Arthur Curtis.
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English High School
Young’s Hotel
C. S. Jenney
R. H. Foye
J. D. Purdy
J. F. Casey
M. D. Barrows
J. A. Bentley
Samuel Gediman
Harry Briggs
Albert Shapira
Arthur Curtis
Children of the settlement present evening entertainment
Phillips Brooks Hall at 40 Chambers street drew crowds of relatives and friends for an event organized by the settlement. Miss Mildred Cleaworth assisted as club teacher while boys played violin and other instruments and Esther Gilbert sang. A group of five girls including Esther Kaufman Annie Cohen Mamie Cohen Ida Landman and Lena Karnes sang several songs to the audience.
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Chambers Street
Mildred Cleaworth
Esther Gilbert
God
Esther Kaufman
Annie Cohen
Mamie Cohen
Ida Landman
Lena Karnes
McCullough Withdraws From Council Presidency Bid
Democratic members-elect of the 1909 Common Council met in caucus to nominate a president. Leo F. McCullough of Ward 13, former president in 1908, formally withdrew from the nomination, yet his name appeared and was voted on for four ballots with no alternative choice.
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Leo F. McCullough
Ward 13
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Joyce
Welch
Leary
Dever
O'leane
John L. Donovan
Brennan
Ward 3
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Ward
McCullough Withdraws in Bid for Common Council Nomination
The article reports on Nebo McCullough withdrawing from the Common Council race after declaring he would sacrifice personal ambition for party unity. It covers caucus ballots, other candidates like Welch, and adjournment plans ahead of inauguration. It also details city budget figures, payroll savings, and contract-system impacts in Boston street departments.
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Common Council
Nebo
McCullough
Steamer Texas Fire Hits Savannah Harbor
In Savannah Georgia a new freight and passenger steamer named Texas laden with paper and carbides rushed to harbor after fire started aboard while en route from Christiania Norway to Havana The Savannah fire department and fire tugs fought the blaze all day to prevent total loss with the ship docked in the Savannah River Captain Pederson commands the vessel
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Texas
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Christiania
Norway
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Savannah Fire Department
Fire on Steamship Texas Off Tybee Light Reaches Savannah
A blaze aboard the 5500 ton steamship Texas on its maiden voyage near Tybee Light cannot be controlled for hours. The ship carried 14 first class passengers including five women and three children who were taken to the U S harbor cutter Tybee and brought to Savannah. Fire weakened by fumes and explosions endangered crew and passengers as fires burned in the after hold and carbides exploded. The vessel is owned by Norway & Mexican Gulf Steamship Co and built in Bergen Norway.
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Tybee Light
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Savannah River
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Norway & Mexican Gulf Steamship Company
English High School seeks oldest living alumnus
The English High School Association asks for the address of its oldest living graduate for the January 14 reunion and banquet at the Boston City Club. Readers with knowledge of a Bedford Street school alumnus from the late 1800s or early 1880s are urged to contact President Charles H. Brigham.
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English High School Association
Tremont Street
Boston City Club
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Vorenberg Employees Remembered by Firm
Vorenberg & Co. employees received a Christmas present in the form of a store card worth from $1 to $15, allowing each worker to choose their own gift from the shop.
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F. Vorenberg & Co
Mayor Hibbard Claims Big Payroll Savings
Mayor Hibbard said he aimed to save 1,000,000 on city payrolls when taking office. He reports saving 87,823.81 compared with Mayor Fitzgerald’s first year and 587,226.06 versus the Fitzgerald administration’s last year.
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Hibbard
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Northern Avenue
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Seek Release Of Boy From Asylum In Chelsea Court
Neighbors and former customers push for the boy's release after doctors say he recovers from mental strain. Judge George appoints Charles Currier temporary guardian for investigation with consent of the father. Emma Millett, 18, leaves home claiming her father ordered her out to testify in the case.
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Bogus Tickets Tainted Union New Year Dance
Indignation rose at a Piano & Furniture Moving Teamsters Union 343 meeting over swindlers selling fake tickets to a New Year’s Eve dance. Police and a private detective agency were asked to identify and prosecute the offenders. More than ten people reportedly presented forged tickets at Corinthian Hall for the bogus Express Drivers & Helpers Benevolent Association ball.
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Piano & Furniture Moving Teamsters’ Union
Piano & Furniture Movers’ Union
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Express Drivers & Helpers’ Benevolent Association
Bride Weds in Bed at Hospital in Lewiston Maine
Miss Ethel Chamberlain of Auburn married William R. Fisher of Waterville in Maine General Hospital bed after illness. The couple kept the Dec 31 date with a 7:30 AM ceremony performed by a local pastor as guests, including the bride's sister Mrs Ora Chamberlain, looked on.
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Ethel Chamberlain
Auburn
Maine General Hospital
William R. Fisher
Waterville
Gloucester Soldier Sued by His Mates
Charles G. Pratt of Company G Eighth Regiment M V M is sued for 16 by his unit. He was eight days absent from White Plains duty and faces a 2 per day for non attendance. Pratt did not appear and was defaulted.
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Gloucester
Charles G. Pratt
Eighth Regiment
Pratt
White Plains
Somerville School Board Meets Ends Year with Retiring Leaders
The Somerville School Board wrapped up its 1908 session in City Hall annex. Superintendent Clarke reported 12 217 pupils aged 5 to 15 on Oct 1, 81 fewer than last year. Chairman Fiske announced he would not seek re election. Resolutions thanked Leon M. Conwell, President Cole of the Aldermen, and Mayor Grim mons.
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City Hall
Clarke
Fiske
Leon M. Conwell
Cole
Grimmons
Newton Girl Engaged to Aide U S District Attorney Sullivan
The New Year’s cheer at the Federal building grew brighter with the announcement of the engagement between Assistant United States District Attorney RE. Mark Sullivan and Miss Katherine C. Sullivan of Newton Upper Falls. Miss Sullivan, Radcliffe College graduate, is the daughter of the late Richard Sullivan.
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United States District Attorney
Mark Sullivan
Katherine C. Sullivan
Sullivan
Richard Sullivan
Newton Upper Falls
Radcliffe College
Harvard Law School
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