J Pierpont Morgan Supports Charity Amateur Circus in Boston
The Sharon Sanitarium ladies auxiliary plans an amateur circus at the old Park Square station rent free donated by J Pierpont Morgan. Proceeds aim for 6000 to 7000 dollars this year to avoid next year’s performances. Three showings February 4 5 6 feature side-shows clowns and debutantes ushers. Boston Cadet Band to play.
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Sharon Sanitarium
Vincent Bowitch
Beacon Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Boston Cadet Band
Vincent Bowditch
Amory Codman
Eleanor, Curtis
Paul Revere
Joseph L. Smith
Herbert Jacques
Evi
Fraternal Helpers Elect Delegates for District Convention
Delegates from the first district of the American Order of Fraternal Helpers elected officers last night at the American House and chose representatives for the January 22 convention. Walter C. Brown was elected president and Fred H. Davis of America Lodge No. 1 became secretary. Representatives named include N. W. Brown of Warren Lodge No. 2 and Walter Brown of Crystal Lodge No. 19 as alternates.
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American Order of Fraternal Helpers
American House
Walter C. Brown
Fred H. Davis
America
Messrs
N. W. Brown
Warren Lodge No
Walter @.Brown
Crystal Lodge No
Society women sue tailor over sealskin sack dispute
Miss May Landrigan and Mrs. Maude Mansfield, New Rochelle social leaders, faced grand larceny charges by Ovaias Haas of a Fifth Avenue tailoring shop after a sealskin sack dispute. Acquitted in a private trial called a pink tea, they filed separate defamation suits seeking 100000 dollars.
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New York
New Rochelle
Fifth Avenue
May Landrigan
Boston Harbor Boost Sought with 100 000 State Aid Bill
Representative John Quinn to introduce a Legislature bill for a 100000 appropriation to dredge and deepen Boston Shoals after the grounding of the Commonwealth. He argues rapid action is required to protect Boston’s port status amid competition from St John and Montreal.
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Commonwealth
John Quinn
Boston Shoals
Quinn
Congress
St. John
N. B
Montreal
Boston
Boston Harbor
Collins
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
Jameson
Roberts
Crane
Senate
Jones
Manning
J. B. Parsons
Ross
New Bedford
General Court of
Massachusetts
United States
Rovs
Fourth smart dance to be held in Paul Revere Hall tonight
The fourth smart dance of the year gathers this evening in Paul Revere Hall with artificial flowers and tropical plants. Samuel Hooper Hooper leads the arrangements with assistants Burnham Hunnewell Minot and Sears. patronesses head a long list including Appleton Thayer Forbes and Sargent. The event promises brilliance with numerous young ladies, exquisite gowns, and notable attendees.
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Paul Revers Hall
Samuel Hooper-Hooper
William A. Burnham
Arthur Hunnewell
J. Grafton Minot
Philip S. Sears
Bryce J. Allan
Nathaniel Thayer
Robert C. Hooper
William Appleton, Jr
Shepard Brooks
Arthur Blake
Brookline
William Burnham
Henry Howard Fay
J. Murray Forbes
John G. Gray
Gardiner Green Hammond
James Lawrence
Groton
A. Lawrence Mason
Miss Coolidge
Richardson
Minot
Miss Thayer
Cornelia Thayer
Guy Norman
Clara Endicott Sears
Miss Peabody
Sears
BP Tadelaine
Stuart
Cambridge Knights of Columbus Minstrel Show Tonight
St John’s Council No 193 Cambridge presents its second grand minstrel show at Institute Hall. A 60 voice chorus, praised by city musical men for training, performs under director W Nolan.
Plan liquor law changes debated at State House
Three bills on liquor legislation are being considered at the State House. One lets women vote on liquor licenses, another proposes a ward option, and a constitutional amendment would bans sale or manufacture of intoxicating liquors. A circular warns of attacks on restrictive features including saloon distance rules, Sunday closing, and late night guest sales.
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State House
House
Senate
Committees Elect Clerks From Several Cities
Yesterday the following committees organized and elected clerks: Harbors and public lands Mr Sherman New Bedford. election laws Mr Mans field Boston. towns Mr Creamer. probate and chancery Mr Cunningham Gloucester. street railways Mr Hunter Marlboro. cities Mr Underhill Somerville. insurance Mr McKnight Quincy. metropolitan affairs Mr Russell Boston. railroads Mr Hunt North Attleboro. printing Mr Beck Chelsea.
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Sherman
New Bedford
Mansfield
Boston
Creamer
Cunningham
Gloucester
Hunter
Marlboro
Underhill
Somerville
McKnight
Quincey
Russell
Hunt
North Attleboro
Beck
Chelsea
Nashua River damages hearing at State House
The twenty eighth hearing before the special commission on Nashua River Paper Co Pepperell damages from the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board diversions was held at the State house yesterday. Two thousand one hundred and fifty pages of manuscript cover the evidence. The company has not yet completed its side.
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Nashua River
Special Commission
Nashua
First Bill Sets Standard Barrel Weights
The first bill of the year proposes standard barrel weights for flour potatoes and sweet potatoes. Introduced by Senator Frank W Meadum the measure fixes flour at 196 pounds potatoes at 172 pounds and sweet potatoes at 150 pounds and was sent to the agriculture committee.
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Mr. Russell
Boston
Charles H. Kemp Sturgeon
Board of Police Commissioners
Francisco
Frank W. Meadum
Senate
Committee On Agriculture
Wentworth Confirmed as Judge in Somerville District Court
The Executive Council confirmed the nomination of Judge Wentworth of the Somerville District Court and Associate Justice Cook of the Fall River District Court during a meeting yesterday. Afterward, the State House committee consulted with sculptor H. H. Kitson to finalize plans for a statue of General Banks.
Crane Signs First 1902 Bill for General Court Pay
Governor Crane signed the first bill of 1902 in the afternoon, approving the appropriation for compensation and expenses of members of the General Court.
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Crane
General Court
Divorce Case Highlights Del Sol Escort Ties
In New York Supreme Court, A Hummel argues Francis J. Oakes pursued multiple divorces while presenting evidence of his wife Adeline Estelle Sullivan Oakes and music teacher Mario Del Sol. Witnesses describe European travels, hotel visits, and alleged social dinners with no proven impropriety.
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New York
A. H. Hummel
Supreme Court
Adeline Estelle
Sullivan Oakes
Francis J. Oakes
del Sol
Liverpool
Truax
Mr. Oakes
Repair offer for Prescott Bros. appliances in Boston area
A brief notice invites readers to send damaged clothes wringers or carpet sweepers to Prescott Bros. for repair. The two addresses listed are 66 Cornhill and 159 Summer Street, indicating service locations in Boston.
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Prescott Bros
Cornhill
Summer St
Cleveland’s Fish Here
State Fisheries and Game officials received a seven and a half inch black bass enclosed in a glass case. The incident involved former President Grover Cleveland who, while fishing at a Monterey lake with Dr. Bryant and a farmer, admitted responsibility for catching the undersized bass and triggering a legal inquiry.
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The
State Commissioners of Fisheries and Game
Grover Cleveland
Bryant
New York
Monterey
Fish and Game Commission
Cleveland
Mrs Lacktee Death at Leverett Street Boarding House
Mary Lacktee died Tuesday night at 1001-2 Everett Street in Benedict Arnold’s house. She had lived on board, paid up to two nights before, sought employment due to little money, and Dr Hanley did not sign a death certificate as the body rested 22 hours after health boards were notified, creating indignation among lodgers.
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Mary ‘Lacktee
Everett Street
Leverett Street
Benedict Arnold
Hanley
Chambers Street
Board of Health
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