Boston School Board row rages over candidate and machine control
Mrs. Julia Duff accuses the Democratic machine of meddling in School Board elections to favor John A. Brett. She says threats and ostracism suppress dissent and would place the board under Public School Association influence, while Merritt supporters argue the machine seeks to dictate votes and undermine Democratic voters.
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Julia Duff
Democratic Organization
John A. Brett
Democratic Machine
Public School Association
Democrats
William F. Merritt
Boston
Merritt
Democratic City Committee of
Democratic
Mr. Merritt
Duff
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Democratic City Committees
Mrs Thayer Hosts Lavish Reception With Notable Guests
In a grand ball room adjacent dining area decorated with pale crepe paper, Miss Thayer presided at a central table for supper with guests including Miss Gardiner, Miss Prince, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Gardiner, Dr. and Mrs. Morton Prince, and many society figures such as Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Dixey, Mrs. Roger Wolcott and daughter Cornelia, Mrs. George H. Francois, Mrs. H. P. Quincy, and numerous Thayer family members. Miss Thayer received exquisite flowers as part of the gathering.
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Miss Thayer
Miss Gardiner
Miss Prince
Robert. H. Gardiner
Morton, Prince
Richard C. Dixey
Roger Wolcott
State Critics Claim Building and Lottery Law Violations
A historic report claims the State violated two laws in one week. The House of Representatives was crowded to the point of blocking exit routes, with camp schools placed in aisles. The Speaker sanctioned a raffled drawing of 224 seats, with Representative Taft announcing winners.
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Frothingham
Maltime Taft
Worcester
House
Newton
Everett
Luce of
Somerville
Pingree
Haverhill
Pattison
Cape
Hunt
Brewster
Springfield
Googins
Cambridge
Hayes
Lowell
Ann
Senate
Samuel Johnson
State House
Dalton
House of Representatives
Hall of the Representatives
Cole
Andover
Taft
Prevent Headache Pills Claim From Dr Miles Ad
Students claim Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills not only cure headache but prevent attacks when taken in time. They state the remedy stands alone with no equal, asserting superior effectiveness and preventative power.
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Miles
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement for Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills promises relief from any pain without opiates or laxative effects and notes the product is never sold in bulk. It is offered in 25 doses for 25 cents and sold by all druggists under Dr Miles Medical Co.
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Miles Medical CQ
Debutantes Ball at the Hotel Somerset Hosts Six Hundred Guests
Miss Adele Thayer of Commonwealth avenue presided as hostess at the Hotel Somerset where a six hundred guest debutantes ball unfolded. Guests entered a white and gold ballroom adorned with laurel, with dances led by Miss Thayer, Miss Claire Prince, and Miss Alice Gardiner. Ushers included notable men such as Livingston Davis, James Jackson, Barrett Wendell Jr., and Roger Walcott. Supper followed in the main dining room and adjacent spaces.
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Adele Thayer
Commonwealth Avenue
Somerset
Thayer
Claire Prince
Alice
Barrett Wendell, Jr
Arthur Dixey
Edward A. Fenno, Jr
Roger Walcott
Gardner Perry
Stephen H. Fitzgerald
Harold Mason
George Francis
Harry Lyman
Henry Storrs
Hallowell Gardner
John Tudor Gardner
James Kidder
Charles Gibson
L. Cartaret Fenno
Broderick Re-elected Waltham Democratic Leader
In Waltham on January 8 Patrick F Broderick was chosen again as chairman of the Democratic city committee, the ninth time. Three candidates contested the post with Broderick Garnering 11 votes, Thomas F Kearns 6, James D Kelley 4, bringing out nearly all committee members. Resolutions backing William R Hearst as Democratic nominee for president were proposed but defeated.
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Jones
Frothingham
Lawrence
Lowell
Fall River
New Bedford
Holyoke
House
Committee On
Labor
Samuel Ross
Labor Committee
Rawsden
Brockton
Ward 8
Boston
Lomasney
Representative Hart
Cuddy
Plummer
Bates
Funeral of Harold E. B. Perry at Melrose home
Funeral services for Harold E. B. Perry, popular Melrose High School student who died Tuesday, were conducted at his parents home on East Foster Street at 2 PM. Rev. Thomas Sims led the service with High School Glee Club providing music. Pallbearers included William Dow Frank Dow Ernest Blodgett Chester Underhill Ralph Bragdon and Ralph Smith. interment followed in Wyoming Cemetery receiving vault.
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Melrose
Harold EB. Perry
Herbert J. Perry
East Foster Street
Thomas Sims
Congregational Church
William Dow
Frank Dow
Ernest Blodgett
Chester Underhill
Ralph Bragdon
Ralph Smith
Perry
Wyoming Cemetery
Invisible bifocal lenses for eyeglasses and spectacles
The notice advertises a new bifocal design described as wonderfully easy to wear. It states that many who could not wear other bifocals may now benefit. The authors claim ownership of the patent rights and sole manufacturing rights in New England.
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New England
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