Mayoral orders ignored at Boston society dance
The S Hooper Hooper assembly at Copley Plaza defied Mayor Curley’s 2 AM stop order as guests mingled past clock midnight. Hooper had pledged compliance after protests and calls, but the party continued into the early hours amid clashes and renewed assurances.
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Durley
Copley Plaza Hall
S. Hooper-Hooper
Copley
Boston
S. Hooperooper
Curley
Hoop-Hooper
Midnight two o'clock law stirs city society scene
After midnight the city publicized a dramatic decision as prominent residents urged the mayor to enforce a 2 am closing with hotel managers warned. The mayor defended the ordinance claiming it protects girls and public welfare, sparking a heated debate among guests and opposition over authority and funding.
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Philip Sears
ooper-Hooper
Hooper-Hooper
Night Sky and Weather Notes for January Weekend
The bulletin records astronomical timings and lunar phases with last quarter on January 8 and key dates through January 23. It notes evening Jupiter and Saturn visibility, morning Venus and Mars, with auto lamps at 5:00 and 5:30. Forecasts call for moder ne winds and fair skies in New England for Saturday and Sunday.
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Moo
Jupiter
Sunt
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Port Board Labels Wasteful Expenditures in Harbor Report
The new Port Directors’ annual report to Governor Walsh and the Legislature accuses the old board of extravagant mismanagement of the 9 million dollar Massachusetts harbor development fund. It notes the state subsidizes $405,151.40 annually for East Boston and South Boston pier and land acquisitions, a cost above income from developed properties.
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Old Port Board
Walsh
Boston
State of
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
East
South
Governor Walsh Probes $9 Million State Expenditure
Since taking office Governor Walsh has sought an explanation of how the $9,000,000 appropriated by the state was spent, facing demands from business groups such as the Boston Real Estate Exchange for clarity on the use of the funds.
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Walsh
Boston Real Estate Exchange
Boy shoots at officer during Brimmer School raid end
Stan ly Rosse a 17 year old of 70 West Fifth street South Boston fired at Patrolman McNabb during a raid at Brimmer School Common street. The officer tackled the youth after a brief struggle and shot was fired over his head before Rosse was handcuffed.
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Brimmer School
Common Street
Stanley Rosse
West Fifth Street
South
Boston
McNabb
Lagrange Street
War News in Brief From London and Paris Dispatches
Secretary Bryan said a British reply to the Dec 26 commerce note will be made public Sunday. Lord Selborne urged the army to drive Germans from Belgium. Allies took a German redoubt north of Soissons, reaching the third trench. French repelled a Chewauchee assault then recovered positions. German reports claim 1600 Russian prisoners and five machine guns east of the Rawka. Austria concedes retreat in the Carpathians and Bukowina. London reports Austria has challenged Italy.
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Bryan
Great Britain
Earl of Selbourne
House of Lords
Belgium
London
Soissons
France
Zimmer men Cut Off Duke in Will Fallout
Cincinnati reports confirm that Eugene Zimmermans will excludes his son in law the Duke of Manchester from any inheritance. Counsel for the Duchess of Manchester and the Zimmerman estate say the duke will be cut out when the will is filed next week. News also notes a long standing estrangement between the duke and duchess.
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Cincinnati
Eugene Zimmerman
Duke of Manchester
Duchess of Manchester
Zimmerman
Fire Chief near death in smashup at city building
District Chief John F. Madison of the Bulfinch street fire station was severely injured when hurled from his attic during a collision with Ladder 1. The ladder truck struck a brick building at Blackstone and Hanover streets, shattering a plate glass window while crew members escaped. Pedestrian Antonio Bellofatto was trapped between the truck and the building and nearly killed.
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John FE. Madison
Bulfinch Street
Blackstone
Hanover Streets
Antonio Bellofatto
Chief and crew survive wreck after vehicle crash
Chief Madison, his chauffeur, Charlies J. Fleming, Bellofatto, and two horses were injured when a truck crashed through a window. Madison suffered concussion and fractures. Bellofatto endured multiple injuries with two fingers amputated. the others received treatment at Relief and Angell hospitals.
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Charlies J. Fleming
Bellofatto
Angell Hospital
Madison
William J. Brickley
Relief Hospital
I am the Captain Says Wilson in Warning to Democrats
The article notes Wilson warning Democrats hints at a 1916 candidacy and defending policies. It frames his stance as Captainlike leadership in a rising political moment.
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Wilson
Woman Appears Tired During Trial Session
During the trial yesterday the defendant appeared fatigued and rested her head on her hand supported by the witness stand rail for much of the session while the case was on trial.
Half price men’s suits and overcoats at Harrison’s
An advertisement from Harrison’s at 662-672 Washington St. corner Beach promotes half price sales on thousands of men’s garments. Prices include $9.75 and $7.75 for suits and overcoats, $18.50 for fur lined Marmot O’Coats, and blue serge suits at $7.75.
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Beach St
Washington St
Harrison's
Cor. Beach
Woman Pleads Guilty to Poisoning Husband in Tea
Edgartown January 8 Mrs Isabelle Grasse pleads guilty to attempting to murder her husband Manuel Grasse by poisoning his tea since December 15. She is held in 15000 bond for the Superior Court grand jury. The couple moved to Edgartown two years ago from Boston.
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Edgartown
Isabelle Grasse
Manuel Grasse
Superior Court
Boston
Grasse Poisoning Case Leads to Arrest After Inquiry
T A Dexter of the State police and Sheriff Reaner said Grasse's physician reported poisoning. Mrs Grasse gave a statement and was arrested as investigators prepared to present the case to the grand jury. Physicians noted Grasse has an even chance of recovery. he is nearly 50, his wife younger.
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T. A. Dexter
Reaner
Grasse
Insists On Passage Of The Shipping Bill
Independent voter demands passage of the shipping bill and a great federal employment bureau with nationwide agencies to guide labor from opportunity to opportunity. Calls for release of water powers for commercial use and hands off Mexico.
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Federal
Mexico
Wilson hints at 1916 bid during Jackson Day speech
President Wilson, speaking in Indianapolis, argued Mexico’s right to liberty and echoed that he would not misread American sentiment. He suggested the nation may judge whether he understands the people’s temperament and principles as his potential bid for the presidency looms.
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Diaz
Mexico
Wilson
Indianapolis
Ind
I Am Free to Think I Know the American People
A crowd including Indiana legislators rose in applause after the President suggested he would remain free to think what he knows about the American people for at least two more years. The moment was brief and followed by a call for silence as he clarified his intent.
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Indiana
Britain Refuses to Yield in Vessel Port Snafu
Britain maintains stance against yielding to maritime pressure and demands ships be diverted to ports of convenience. Government cites strategic and economic interests while foreign negotiators push for alternative routing or exemptions. The dispute could affect trade flows and port operations in the coming weeks.
Britain replies to American note on trade cargoes
Secretary Bryan announced receipt of Britain's note replying to the December 26 American communication on commerce. Britain remains firm that it will not yield on supervision of cargoes for nations at war while allowing careful examination of each case to prevent belligerent use.
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Washington
Bryan
Great Britain
Wilson
Lord Salisbury
British note on sea search amid war poses questions at issue
State Department officials study a British note replying to the American document on belligerent rights at sea. The exchange hints at further notes to come and continued negotiations on ship detention, examination times, and the scope of armed search while noting diplomatic frankness and the dangers of perishable cargo.
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State Department
Bryan
Wilson
England
Italy
Holland
Foreign Office
SINESS COLLEGE Admits Evening Students
City college admits evening classes every Monday at 18 Boylston Street corner of Wash, Boston.
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Siness College
Moncston
Boylsten St
Cor. Wash
Bosee
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