Post Santa Claus Fund Closes 1914 Accounts
The Boston Post Santa Claus Fund presents its 1914 income and expenditures totaling 6360.26 with 20 000 families receiving bundles of toys dolls books and clothing. The statement notes reader contributions were the largest ever and that work required many extra helpers and night work.
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Boston Post
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Post
T. B. Forsyth
Greater
Post Santa
Jack Frost
Santa Claus
Twins Born In Two Years In Philadelphia
Hospital records show twin girls born at Frankford Hospital with one birth at the last minute of 1914 and the other six minutes after New Year’s, making their ages span two years 1914 and 1915 for Mrs. Anna McKay of 3231 Winkley Street.
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Philadelphia
Frankford
Anna McKay
Winkley Street
Justin Howard of Wakefield Dead
Justin Howard of Wakefield died at age 70 after a long illness at his Salem street home. A lifelong resident and former commander of the local G A R post, he was among its last active members. He had suffered for 10 weeks before passing away from complications common in advanced age.
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Tin Howard
Efield
G. A. R. Post
Salem Street
New Home for Consumptives Opens in Lancaster
The Carter Memorial Hospital of Lancaster, built in memory of Charles M Carter and Martha Howard Thurston Carter, received its keys from Joseph D Leland on behalf of Miss Nellie P Carter. The opening featured Rev J C Duncan and Dr Walter P Bowers who highlighted the tubercular care need and Governor Walsh who noted Massachusetts tuberculosis hospital laws and state goals.
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Lancaster
Carter Memorial Hospital
Charles M. Carter
Martha Howard Thurston Carter
M. Elizabeth Carter
Clinton Hospital Association
Joseph D. Leland
Boston
Loring & Leland
Nellie P. Carter
J. C. Duncan
Clinton
Walter P. Bowers
Worcester County
Bowers
Walsh
Massachusetts
8000 Tons in Sight for Belgians Ship Harpalyce
The Belgian relief ship Harpalyce nears full cargo as New England donors prepare 235,000 bushels of wheat and 8,300 tons of supplies. Nine lighter loads expected today with sail likely by Wednesday night or Thursday. Donations include cash, cloth, and food from Boston area groups and individuals, with ongoing fundraising events planned at Horticultural Hall and Symphony Hall.
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New England
Redington Fiske
Belgian Relief Fund
Holland
New York
Rotterdam
Boylston Street
Commonwealth Docks
Boston
Women’s Civic Federation
Greater
Holyoke
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Port Kent
Easton
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Mars Hill
Presque Isle
Island Falls
Houston
Horticultural Hall
Ellen Terry
Symphony Hall
English Players at Boston Opera House As You Like It opens season
The Boston Opera House hosts the Jewett Players in As You Like It with Max Montesole as Touchstone and Viva Birkett as Rosalind. The show features William Liszt Faust symphony in a new version conducted by Dr. Muck, and the Apollo Club chorus showcases varied musical numbers.
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Henry Jewett
Jewett Players
Boston
Grand Opera
Max Montesole
Touchstone
Unemployed Demonstration Clashes With Police in New York
In New York on January 1, about 700 jobless men and women gathered in Union Square to hear welfare discussions. A planned parade with banners led to a clash when police dispersed marchers near Harlem, after arresting 22 year old cook George Druer for assault and disorderly conduct.
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Union Square
Harlem
League of the Unemployed
George Druer
Druer
Mayor Curley to See Self in Park Movies
Boston officials reversed a cinema ban and the mayor will watch films at the park matinee. The defeat of the city commission’s ruling led to a program featuring moving pictures during June festivities.
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Curley
Supreme Court O Usekts
Paramount Pictures
Mary Pickford
Mayor Curley
Santa Claus
Liszt Faust Symphony Stuns Boston Audiences
Dr Karl Muck conducts Liszt Faust Symphony with the Boston Orchestra in a afternoon concert that astonishes listeners. The performance eclipses typical expectations with an unusually large chorus and revelatory playing. Fritz Kreisler’s Mendelssohn concerto includes but draws less praise. Major Higginson hears the enduring impact of the event.
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Symphony
Boston
Karl Muck
Liszt
Europe
Mr. Draper
Dr. Mack
Fritz Kreisler
Kreisler
Major Higginson
Bill would abolish state offices and replace with nine departments
A bill filed yesterday seeks to abolish the offices of Lieutenant Governor, secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general. Nine departments would replace them including Law, auditing, agriculture and forestry, public institutions, militia and police, corporation and labor and health with heads appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Representative Drury of Waltham also proposes annexing Belmont to include part of Waltham where the Massachusetts School for the Feeble Minded sits.
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Drury of
Waltham
Belmont
Massachusetts School For
Newton Girl Engaged to Dartmouth Athlete
Newton society announced the engagement of Miss Margaret Elliott, daughter of Dr and Mrs Samuel J Elliott of 155 Sumner street Newton Centre, to Sydney A Clark former Dartmouth track team captain and son of Dr Francis E Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor Society.
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Newton Society
Margaret Elliott
Samuel J. Elliott
Sumner Street
Newton Centre
Sydney A. Clark
Dartmouth
Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Society
Sidney A. Clark
Veteran Skelton Retired by Governor's Council
Edward O. Skelton a Civil War veteran and longtime employee in the Secretary of State's office was retired yesterday by the Governor's Council. He served as patriotic instructor in Massachusetts during the war and led the commission for the 10th Gettysburg anniversary encampment of old soldiers.
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Bdward O. Skelton
Secretary of State
Skelton
Department of Massachusetts
Newton Mayor Blasts Police in Inaugural Address
Newton Mayor Edwin O. Childs denounces a “disease” in the police department and cites improper conduct by several officers including David Neagle. He notes discord among veteran members and favoritism, says the problem has long persisted.
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Edwin O. Childs
Board of Aldermen
David Neagle
Supreme Court
Thaw Hosts New Year Party For 50 Children In Manchester
Harry Kendall Thaw left partial seclusion to host a New Year’s party for more than 50 children he met during his brief stay in Manchester New Hampshire on January 1.
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Manchester
N. H
Harry Kendall Thaw
Coasting Accidents Reported In Melrose And Wakefield
A third coasting accident in Melrose in three days left 11 year old Joseph Lyons with a broken leg after his sled hit a telephone pole on Summer street. In Wakefield 12 year old Edith Doucette of 33 Lake street broke her left leg when she crashed into a rock while coasting.
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Joseph Lyons
Summer Street
Wakefield
Edith Doucette
Lake Street
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