Groton Bride's Romance Ends in New York Marriage
Margaret Higley, 18, who was adopted by Professor T. H. Higley, wed Samuel B. Rose in New York after leaving Groton and pursuing independence. Rose's father, Abraham Rose, opposed the match but the couple wed amid family ambivalence and no further comment from Professor Higley.
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Groton
Margaret Higley
New York
Samuel B. Rose
Abraham Rose
Miss Higley
T. H. Higley
Ork
Samuel Rose
New Y
Hetty Green's Son as Autoist in Texas and New Orleans
E H R Green son of Hetty Green president of the Texas Midland railroad is a major automobile enthusiast in Texas. He owns high value cars and plans to compete in New Orleans races this month. After the New Orleans event he will send a top racing machine to France to race in Paris.
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Dallas
Tex
E. H. R. Green
Hetty Green
Texas Midland Railroad
New Orleans
Railroad Club of Boston Holds Annual Meeting
At the Revere House last evening the Railroad Club of Boston met for its annual session with 16 members present. President W A Barker introduced Dr W J Courtney who delivered an after dinner address on The Nerves.
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Revere House
Railroad Club of Boston
W. A. Barker
W. J. Courtney
Miss Porter to Wed Dr. Mende
Paris dispatch reports Miss Elsie Porter daughter of the American ambassador engaged to Dr. Mende of Zurich son of the famed physician who cared for Mrs Porter during her last illness. They met in Switzerland where their acquaintance grew into love. Mende is a Berne government university graduate and plans to practice in New York after naturalization.
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Paris
Elsie Porter
Dr. Mende
Zurich
Porter
Switzerland
Meade
Government University
Berne
New York
Watch Chain and Charm for James A Burns Birthday
James A Burns travelling passenger agent for Cunard received a heavy rolled gold watch chain and charm from friends from Boston Roxbury and Jamaica Plain at his East Boston home. The presentation was on his 52d birthday during a New Year’s dinner with family followed by music and song.
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James A. Burns
Cunard Line
Boston
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Thomas H. Doyle
Baptist Women Banquet At Park Street Church Vestry
The Women’s Baptist Social Union held its regular meeting and banquet in the Park Street Church vestry. Mrs. Clara Eaton Howes presided and introduced Rev. Roland D. Grant who spoke on Why Jesus Went Into Egypt. A musical programme followed by Ada Wells Gilmore, Maud Littlefield, Dora Winn and the Dunn Orchestra.
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Women's Baptist Social Union
Park Street
Clara Eaton Howes
Roland D. Grant
Jesus
Egypt
Ada Wells Gilmore
Maud H. Littlefild
Dora A. Winn
Dunn
East Boston Tunnel Complaints Over Free Transfers
Residents complain they cannot get free transfers at State Street or Scollay Square to Washington Street surface cars. Officials say transfers would invite fraud and offer alternative routes via ferry and other lines. The Elevated official notes no removals occurred and potential changes may come after the Washington Street subway is finished.
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East Boston
State Street
Scollay Square
Washington Street
Boston Mayor Decries Predatory Legislation Over Tax Burden
Mayor Collins told the new City Council the state taxes push Boston deeper into debt. He cited a gross debt rise to 92,821,906 and a net increase of 6,875,800, blaming metropolitan systems for much of the load. He warned against excessive borrowing and urged state lawmakers to shield the city from predatory legislation.
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Collins
Boston
Busy Day for Governor-elect Douglas in Boston and Brockton
Governor-elect Douglas spent the morning at the Brockton inauguration of Mayor Edward H. Keith then rushed to Boston for talks with various figures. He finalized his inaugural address with the state printer and discussed military staff matters with General Miles. Local callers included Mayor Collins and others who commented on Boston affairs and potential police board reorganizing if the Legislature does not act.
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Douglas
Edward H. Keith
Brockton
Boston
Miles
Collins
James Donovan
Joseph J. Corbett
William T. A. Fitzgerald
Boston Police Board
Russell
Attempted suicide after arrest shocks Springfield
Charles D. Colburn, 71, arrested yesterday on a charge of assaulting a child, was released on bail and today attempted death by his own action. He shot himself twice, once in the head and once in the side, and lies in precarious condition at Mercy Hospital. He refuses to speak, but officials believe the arrest caused the act.
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Springfield
Charles D. Colburn
Mercy Hospital
Bates May Name Mason's Successor Amid Inauguration Proximity
Governor Bates may appoint a successor to the late Chief Justice Mason of the Superior Court with Judge Edgar J. Sherman of Lawrence the leading name. The move risks a delayed nominating rule and a looming transition as Governor Douglas prepares to take office. Names circulate including Captain John J. Flaherty of Gloucester and others, with duty to the bar and Essex county backing noted. The chief justice earns $7000 and associates $6500.
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Bates
Mason
Superior Court
Edgar J. Sherman
Lawrence
Douglas
Elisha B. Maynard
Springfield
Franklin G. Fessenden
Greenfield
John A. Aiken
Charles A. de Courcey
Gornor Douglas
John J. Flaherty
Gloucester
Essex
Flaherty
Moody
Essex County
Crane
John C. Crosby
Pittsfield
John P. Leahy
Boston
Advice on marriage age gap and romantic loyalty
A 19 year old wife seeks guidance about her 52 year old husband who stays out late. The response urges patience and compromise, notes the age gap affects perspectives, and suggests the wife seek gentler behavior and mutual respect. A second letter from a 17 year old asks about gaining a suitor’s love. guidance recommends focusing on self-improvement and avoiding attention from other young men.
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Miss Champagne
Post
First Methodist Church weighs telephone installation
Melrose Jan 2 The official board of the First Methodist Church to whom an offer was made to install telephones is considering feasibility of the project.
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Melrose
First Methodist Church
Melrose church weighs telephone aid for deaf members
The Melrose First M E Church board chaired by Rev. Charles H. Stackpole votes to study installing telephones for deaf parishioners. A committee including Rev. Stackpole C H Kennerson and R H Fitch will evaluate the offer from a parishioner and may approve the plan.
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Charles H. Stackpole
Melrose First M. E
C. H. Stackpole
C. H. Kennerson
R. H. Fitch
Stackpole
New Year Highland Dress Ball At Odd Fellows Hall Mas sachusetts
About 250 couples attended the third annual New Year's concert and ball of the Highland Dress Association of Massachusetts in Odd Fellows Hall. Men wore full Scottish dress. The concert opened the evening and closed with the assembly singing Auld Lang Syne. Commander W F Grant of the British Naval Veterans attended as guest. The grand march featured James Calder and wife followed by John C Allen and wife William A Biggs and wife and Commander Grant and wife among about 100 other couples.
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Highland Dress Association of Massachusetts
Odd Fellows’ Hall
W. F. Grant
British Naval Veterans
James Calder
John C. Allen
William A. Biggs
Lawmakers urged to slow public spending in Boston stake
The passage calls on lawmakers and state departments to adopt a slower pace in public spending. It notes that other constituencies guard their local interests, and emphasizes Boston’s greater stake, urging Representatives to stay vigilant.
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Boston
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