Rivals on the Same Platform for School Committee
Miss Frances G. Curtis and Isaac Harris debated candidacies from the Civic Service House in the North End. Curtis accused the Mayor of backing Harris and said he "made a mistake in attacking a woman." Harris defended his reasons to run and referenced Major Higginson regarding blood will tell, which Curtis challenged as a misinterpretation of the Major’s meaning about good fighting blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances G. Curtis
Isaac Harris
Civic Service House
North End
Miss Curtis
Harris
Henry L. Higginson
Henry L. Higginson Regarding Blood Will Tell. When Mr. Harris
Mr. Harris
Major Higginson
Public School Association
Trigginson
City Race Echoes Over Mayor Campaign and School Board
Miss Curtis denounces Mayor Fitzgerald for mobilizing 10 000 city workers as campaign fodder to defeat her on the school committee. Harris defends himself against charges, emphasizing civil rights unity, anti race prejudice, and his own integrity amid a heated political clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Fitzgerald
Engagement of Lillian Grimes to George Ward Announced
Mr. and Mrs. James Grimes of the Linden district Malden announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Lillian M Grimes to George B Ward of Charlestown. The wedding is planned for spring. Ward, a Charlestown resident, is a Charlestown High School and Harvard College graduate and is in wholesale produce with his father F J Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grimes
Iinden
Malden
Lillian M. Grimes
George B. Ward
Charlestown
Ward
Charlestown High School
Harvard College
F. J. Ward
Foss Plan Best Says Whitney
In a public letter Whitney supports Foss on railroad ownership and opposes state control. He notes state representation in directors would force the commonwealth to purchase stock, claiming it would address all possible results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss
Whitney
Henry M. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Whitney urges public railroad deal sided with state plan
Henry M. Whitney asserts that solving the railroad problem hinges on public railroads and private lines meeting, endorsing the Governor’s plan as a basis for nationwide settlement. He proposes a state backed commission to study needs and costs, and a framework for rate adjustments and state credit to fund upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts
Henry M. Whitney
Smallpox In Lynn Family Sparks Quarantine Action
Mrs. Annie Gagnon and her 3 year old Alfred were moved from 446 Western Ave to the Swampscott pest house with smallpox. Chairman Michael Ward notes a youth neighbor who recently had the disease likely escaped quarantine and may have exposed others. A 19 year old near the Gagnons was treated for suspected smallpox but later ruled chickenpox after Dr Vose’s examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Annie Gagnon
Alfred
Western Avenue
Swampscott
Michael P. Ward
Board of Health
Ward
Gagnons
Lynn Hospital
Vose
Beverly
State Board of Health
Skull Found in Dorchester Hospital Yard
A human skull was found yesterday afternoon in the grounds of the City Hospital Convalescent Home in Dorchester. Police received the skull and Medical Examiner Timothy Leary concluded it was discarded by a doctor or medical student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Dorchester
Timothy Leary
Frozen herring cargo tops first voyage to T wharf
The Oriole from Gloucester with 180000 frozen herring 150 barrels pickled herring and 700 barrels salted herring arrived at T wharf. Other vessels at port include Genesta Gala tea and W M Goodspeed. Several liners and steamers such as Manitou Numidian Galileo Louisiana Cambrian Winifredian Prince City of Baroda Pastores Sagamore are expected or overdue amid unsettled weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Wharf
Gloucester
Nellie
Bonne Bay
N. F
Genesta
Galatea
W. M. Goodspeed
Red Star
Manitou
Antwerp
Glasgow
Galileo
Hull
England
Louisiana
Copenhagen
London
Winifredian
Liverpool
Burmess Prince
Japan
China
City of
Baroda
United Fruit
Pastores
Belfast
Ireland
Sagamore
Landsman
Shipping News Miniature Almanac Highlights Tide and Passage
The notice lists sunrises and sunsets, day length, and high tides for January 18. It catalogs steamers and vessels sailing to and from ports including Port Limon, Boston, Yarmouth, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Gloucester, New York, and Perth Amboy, with tugs and barges noted among the assets and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reveva
Esare
Timon
Blair
Port Limon
Co. R
Port Antonio
Jam
Boston
Simms
Yarmouth
Katahdin
Macbeth
Jacksonville
Charleston
Tuscan
Thacher
Philadelphia
Hl. I. Dimock
O'Donnell
New York
Camden
Strout
Portland
City of
Lehigh
Packer
Perth Amboy
Vv. Co
Neptune
Cunningham
Beverly
Pallas
For
Taurus
Foote
Lynn
Oriole
Fleet
Bonne Bay
Newfoundland
Gloucester
Nellie
Edward
Ehnveleth
Firth
Ipswich
Mass
Sagamore
Liverpool
Eng
Kelvinhead
Grecian
Norfolk
New Malden Synagogue Adath Israel Dedicated
The Adath Israel Society dedicated its new synagogue at 365 Cross Street Malden yesterday with simple ceremonies as President George Stejinberg opened the doors. A planned parade was postponed due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Ex strikers celebrate in Lawrence anniversary of textile strike
Lawrence mill workers affili ated with the Industrial Workers of the World mark the anniversary of the great textile strike that began last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Industrial Workers of the World
Ettor Leads Multinational Meeting of Strikers
Joseph J. Ettor addressed a diverse group of mill workers from several nationalities. He praised last year’s wage gains and predicted continued success, then christened a baby girl born to a mill operative named Rebella after receiving a bouquet at the principal meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Ettor
Ettor
Rebella
Pastor Raps Bachelor Tax at Warren Avenue Church
The Rev. Herbert Johnson denounces a bachelor tax urging that those marrying should be chosen for character and religion. He questions punishing unmarried men and asks if society should compel the ineligible to wed, urging moral qualities over wealth for marriage readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert 8. Johnson
Warren Avenue
Dorchester Man Receives 100000 Bequest
Harry W. Fisher of 16 Rowell Street Dorchester learned by telegram he will inherit 100000 from an uncle in Battle Creek Michigan. Fisher, who has a wife and six children, came from Edinburgh Scotland and has lived in Boston 50 years working as an engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Fisher
Rowell Street
Dorchester
Battle Creek
Mich
Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Somerville
Edinburgh
Scotland
Boston
Raise Funds to Mark Immigrants Graves in Cohasset
A Dorchester Division 76, A. O. H., meeting at Washington Hall formed a committee to raise funds for a monument at Cohasset memorializing 60 Irish immigrants whose bodies washed ashore and were buried in the local cemetery after a shipwreck eighty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 76
Washington Hall
Dorchester
Cohasset
Little
America
Senatorship by the people urged in political clash
The piece depicts a push for direct popular selection of the U S Senator. It cites Republican leaders and Mayor Fitzgerald while noting a fourth day of caucus, ballot counts, and efforts to sway lawmakers. It emphasizes public support for choosing the Senator through the people and forecasts political repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gov Foss Denounces Senate Caucus in State Opinion
Gov Foss criticizes a Democratic caucus as inconsistent with the party platform and insulting to voters who favor choosing their U S Senator now. He warns that campaign money from special interests will have little impact, while ordinary citizens watch how their legislators vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
United States
Political caucus aims to settle contest for gubernatorial nomination
The Towell delegation and Weeks forces clash over candidate preferences as 22 ballots yield 86 votes for Weeks, above a majority. A formal informal ballot may seek second choices. Plunkett lingers as possible swing, while McCall backs direct people’s vote and plans to unite if Weeks leads. Guild faction pledges solid caucus support. leaders push for two thirds to nominate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall
Weeks
Towell
William B. Plunkett
Lawrence
Plunkett
Republican
Sherburne
Preacher Praises Yale Action Over Lefty Flynn
The Rev. Allen A. Stockdale praised Yale for expelling football player Lefty Flynn after his marriage to a New York actress. He told young women considering marriage that Yale’s stance benefits the student body despite seeming harsh to Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen A. Stockdale
Yale
Market Review and Outlook Faces Lingering Bearish Clouds
Market last week edged higher for railroads and industrials amid subdued volume. Investors doubt near term gains until tariff revisions pass, while Supreme Court rulings threaten further dissolutions of major combines. Massachusetts proposes taxing voluntary associations and capping holding company stakes to curb promoter profits. copper surplus widens despite a price pullback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Department of Justice
Standard Oil
American Tobacco Companies
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Company
Massachusetts
Tax
Copper Producers’ Association
New York Life 68th Annual Report Highlights 1912 Gains
The 68th annual New York Life Insurance Company report shows total income above 119 million dollars with over 33 million from investments. It notes a nine hundredth of one percent rise in investment income in 1912 and a seven year gain of 29 hundredths, creating over 2 million annually in increased earnings. New investments exceed 82 million, including real estate mortgages and policy holder loans, plus bonds. The Armstrong laws cap expenses. the report details compliant spending and the economy of the company, while noting that new business was pursued to law limits and many policies carried into 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Life Insurance Company
Lion Hill Receives Smelter Returns For 45 Ton Ore Shipment
Lion Hill Consolidated Mines reports from Murray Utah that a 45 ton shipment of low grade ore yielded 2334 ozs silver per ton and .04 ozs gold per ton. Gross value $14.92, net $7.92 per ton. final payment $304.09, or $6.75 per ton. Developments at Lion Hill proceed. Rosa shaft copper ore shows continued excellent, likely permanent, with depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Hill Consolidated Mines
American Smelting and Refining Works
Murray
Utah
Lion Hill
Chloride Point
Rosa
St. Clair
Thompson Towle and Co issues Dividend Book
Thompson Towle and Co at 50 Congress street announce the annual Dividend Book. The 80 page edition covers listed and unlisted dividend paying securities in Boston New York and other cities. It aims to aid traders and investors with a comprehensive guide.
Market roundup of railroad and utility securities on tape
Trading notes list H. B. Claflin Co. 11 2 per cent notes and several issues from Electric Co of America Savoy Oil Rubber company and others. Mentions Monongahela Valley Traction W Butte New York Copper Erie Pittsburg Ry Lehigh Valley Transit York Rus Yukon Gold among listed securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Co. of America
Loose-Wiles Biscuit
Savoy Oil
Stock listings from New York firms and utility names
The item lists stocks and preferred shares from Western Power Com Pacific Gas & Electric Com Adirondack Electric Power Com Northern States Power Com Republic Railway Light Com Oil Fields of Mexico Co Appalachian Power Co and Standard Oil Stocks Bought Sold Quoted by E Bunge & Co at 20 Broad Street New York Rector phone 47350
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Power
Pacific Gas & Electric Com
Adirondack Electric Power
Northern States Power
Republic Railway
Oil Fields of Mexico Co
Appalachian Power Co
Standard Oil
E. Bunge & CO
Broad Street
New York
Rector
Dividend Notice from WESTINGHOUSE and Mouatanaise Company
Dividend of one percent on the common stock for the quarter ending December 31 1912 will be paid to stockholders of record at the close of business December 21 1912. Signed S. Smion, secretary. New York December 20 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric & Mouatanaise Company
New York
Poe BO
Siumon
Reais
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Ak Ee
EAH
Washington
Brown Brothers & CO
State St
Brown, Shipley & CO
Pall Rial, S. V
Boston & Maine
Montreal
Boston & Maine Railroad
Bngines
Interstate Commierce Commission
Shipping News
Pastor Raps
Republic
Worcester
Springfield
Mayo Fitzgerald
Samuel W. McCall
John W. Weeks
Curtis Guild
Eben
Draper
George P. Lawrence
Congressman Weeks
Congressman McCall
McCail
Gov. Foss
Federal Trust CO
Cor
Devonshire and Water Sts
James W. Kenney
David Bates
Albion F. Bemis
Theodore G. Brem
John T. Burnett Charles L. Burril
William J. Daly
William J. Emerso
Joseph H. O’neil
Board OF Direct
Timothy J. Falve
Thomas F. Galvin
John
H. Gibbs
John, C. Heyer
Samuel Hobbs
Timothy E. Hopkins
Franklin ER
Arthur H. James
Ken Frank Leveroni
John C. Heyer
Muel A. MerriLl
Lawrence J. Logan
James Lumsden
James
M. Morrison
Henry P. Nawn
Charles H. Olmsted
James W. Spence
John E. Stanton
Charles B. Strecker
Edwin Wilcock
Lefty Flynn
NEW York Life
Paso
Canadian Westinghouse
H. B. Claflin
Mtg
Monongahela Valley Traction
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