Boston Artists Twelfth Night Revels in Allston Hall
Boston artists celebrated Twelfth Night at Allston Hall on Clarendon Street postponed by conditions. The Boston Art Students Association planned feasting, cake cutting, royalty, a dance, and stage pages with Misses Rose Byrne Isabelle Moore Hannah Osgood Frances Dana Grace Harrington Gretchen Howes Mary Richardson among debutantes. A parade of costumes, cock fight, horse tournament, and Bellamy quadrille followed, ending in a late banquet and songs.
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Boston
Allston Hall
Clarendon Street
Boston Art Students’ Association
Winthrop Pierce
Copley Society
Father Christmas
William F. Corne
Beadle
Christos
Foster
William Stone
Miss Seaver
Dansels
Knights Ingraham
Chandler
Knight Ingraham
Bellamy
May Reed
Edith Scott
Helen Jones
Amy Rand
Arthur Rice
Wheelwright
Gregory
Charles Abbot
J. S. Mixter
Holker Abbott
Julia Peck Hadaway
Florentine
Zelpa Plaistead
Josephine Chapman
Jean Oliver
J. H. Emerton
Richard Fisher
Miss Archer
Dr. Fliesche
Wilbur Pearson
Charles H. Woodbury
Herman W. Murphy
W. F. Corne
Olin Downes
Theodore Ruggles Kitson
Grace Thayer
Emily de Combers
Henry Hunt Clark
Lowell Brown
Carl Manney
John Taylor
OLX Boats Tie Up by Engineer Strikes East Boston Wharf
The Marine Engineers' Benefit Association nearly causes a strike against Red Star Towing and Wrecking Co. Engineers withdraw, leaving boats Teaser Buccaneer Gladiator Florence Wrestler Tormenter idle at East Boston docks. Boxer may join. Disputes over hearings precede partial reinstatement of Engineer Roberts on a different boat. Company expects slack work season and idle vessels. union names officers and delegates for Washington convention.
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Marine Engineers’ Benefit Association
Red Star Towing and Wrecking Company
Boston
Teaser
Florence
Wrestler
E. I. Roberts
Haley
Uhler
John Cook
C. Frederick Kypepe
A. C. Haley
Benefit Association
Lyman
Ridley Hall
John JT. Cook
Michael Bryan
John Garvey
Daniel Kemp
F. Sullivan
B. McIntyre
Washington
Cook
Joseph Garvey
Michael O’brien
William H. Snow
Solons at Odds on Railway Legislation
The House and Senate clash over Governor Crane’s street railway location revisions. a special committee to be formed from three panels is likely. Petitions include eight hour workday proposals, bath house funding for Nahant Beach, highway financing, and local charter reforms.
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Solons
Crane
Railroad Commission
Committee On
Howse
Carey
Haverhill
Democratic Social Party
Socialist Party
William Shepherd
Lyon
Nahant Beach
Metropolitan Park Commission
Davis
Amesbury
Nahantach
W. H. S. Hayes
Lowell
Dam Question Probed by Special Commission
A special commission under the last Legislature met at the State House to review dam plans across the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. President H S Pritchett of the Institute of Technology, Hon Richard H Dana, and Colonel S M Mansfield attended to receive early suggestions ahead of hearings starting tomorrow.
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Charles River
Boston
Cambridge
H. 8. Pritchett
Institute of Technology
Richard H. Dana
8. M. Mansfield
State House
Clerks Named for Committees After Yesterday’s Elections
Committees organized yesterday elected clerks: Public fighting Mr Bemis of Foxboro. Military affairs Mr Randlett of Lynn. Constitutional amendments Mr Bagley of Boston.
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Bemis
Foxboro
Randlett
Lynn
Bagley
Boston
Russian Hussars Dine and Dance at City Review
The Russian Hussars of Boston Zionists paraded yesterday afternoon as the first unit reviewed by Mayor Collins at City Hall. Forming at 2:30, they marched in blue coats and red trousers with Russian caps, led by an 18 piece band through downtown streets to Paine Memorial Hall Appleton street where a banquet and ball followed for about 1500 attendees. Louis Kadish was floor director and Bachmans N. E. Ladies Symphony Orchestra provided music.
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Russian Hussars
Boston
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
Louis Kadish
Bachman
N. E. Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Broadway Studio
Alexand
R Kk Nopping
Knopping
Hussars
Boston Zionists
Paine
Grafton D Cushing Elected President of School Board
Grafton D. Cushing of Beacon Street was chosen president of the Boston School Board last night winning 16 of 23 votes. Other officers were re elected secretary Thornton P Apollonio and treasurer Dr James A McDonald with Miss Sarah Louise Arnold resigning as supervisor. The meeting closed with compliments to Miss Arnold and adjourned to Thursday.
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Grafton D. Cushing
Beacon Street
William J. Gallivan
South Boston
Cushing
Allen
Barrows
Bolster
Brock
Burrill
Coolidge
Ernst
Fifield
Gallivan
Morrill
Morris
Mulvey
Paine
Pierce
Storrow
Vogel
Brett
Bulger
Duff
Harkins
Kenny
Merritt
McDonald
Mark B. Mulvey
Julia E. Duff
Willard S. Allen
Francis W. Sprague
All Souls’ Universalist Church of
East Boston
Boston
Ushing
Thornton BP. Apollonio
James A. McDonald
Alvah H. Peters
Sarah Louise Arnold
Arnold
Archie Roosevelt Falls From Bicycle at White House
Little Archie Roosevelt rode down the White House drive and fell, scalp laceration with a large forehead gash. Dr. Rixey dressed the wound, saying it was painful but not serious and a permanent scar may be avoided. Archie quipped that it hurts like the dickens.
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Washington
Archie Roosevelt
White House
Rixey
Archie
Six Day Bicycle Race Opens at Secondment Armory
Philadelphia January 13 The six day bicycle race began today on the 12 lap track at 2 47 PM with nine teams starting. End of eighth hour standings show Leander and Rutz Monroe and McBlacherty Freeman and Mayo Hatfield and King Fisher and Chevalier Muller and Barclay and others after a long first day of racing.
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Philadelphia
Secondment Armory
Leander
Rutz
Monroe
McBlacherty
Freeman
Mayo
Sk Ceske Sis
Gegcoltz
Wilson
Hatfield and
King
Eee
Fisher
Chevalier
Muller
Barclay
Weston Divided On Railway Line
Weston residents clash over a petition by Waltham Street Railway Co for a right of way on North avenue from the Waltham line to Lincoln. Wealthy landowners oppose the electric line while small taxpayers farmers and Hook & Hastings workers support it, amid past disputes over routes and tax splits.
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Weston
Waltham Street Railway Company
North Avenue
Waltham Line
Lincoln
Hook & Hastings Organ Factory
Agriculure
Waltham Road
Waltham
Selestmen
Ban Johnson Bars Hugh Jennings From American League
President Ban Johnson announced that Hugh Jennings is barred from the American League, hindering Manager McGraw plan to reinstate the famed Big Four Jennings Kelly Keeler and McGraw at Baltimore.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
Hugh Jennings
McGraw
Jennings
Kelly
Keeler
Baltimore
Winter stock clearance signals spring push
Local retailer announces decisive price reductions to clear fall and winter stock. Men’s overcoats and suits drop from 36 to 22 dollars and 30 to 22 dollars respectively, with additional markdowns on shirts and boys’ and youths’ clothing. Display shown in Washington Street window.
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MAB
BOO
Washington St
TINKHAM CHARGES AN ALDERMANIC SCANDAL
Alderman Tinkham accuses the Board of Aldermen committee on public improvements of abusing carriage vouchers and seeks abolition of the committee. He cites high costs and unaudited bills while Alderman Miller defends his accounts and defers to private discussions over public records.
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Committee On Public Improvements
Board of Aldermen
Miller
Tinkham
James Donovan
Back Bay
Donovan
Democratic Clity Committee
Kelley
Bowen
Lomasney
Norris
Doyle
Mess Kselley
Alderman Tinkham
Committee On Prisons
Philadelphia
Chicago
Alderman Miller
Boston YMCA Checker Team Beats Lynn Club 19 to 15
The Boston YMCA checker team defeated the Lynn Checker Club last evening by a score of 19 to 15, reporting a decisive victory for home players and extending their season momentum.
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Newtowne
Arlington
Woodbury
Kemp
Sete
Marston
Durgin Ener
Puffer
Brooks
seeedOd Itd
W. de Pei
Boston Checker
Boston Y. M. C. A. Checker
Lynn Checker Club
Fight on Donovan deputies confirmed as street superintendent
The Hon. James Donovan was unanimously confirmed yesterday by the Board of Aldermen as superintendent of the street department. He visited City Hall, then Democratic headquarters, and learned of the vote late in the evening. Ambrose Woods and ex-Senator William J. Donovan are expected to take office before week’s end as deputies fight continues over appointments including John L. Kelly and Charles R. Cutter.
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James Donovan
Republian
Democratic
Collins
Boston
Guy Emerson
Ambrose Woods
William J. Donovan
Donovan
John L. Kelly
Harry P. Nawn
Nawn
Kelly
Charles R. Cutter
Cutter
Chelsea Mayor Shakes Up Police Patrol Routes
Mayor Willard issued orders to Chelsea police last night changing the night patrol routes for six officers. Patrolmen Golden Parsons Dolan Sawyer Gooding and Bradley received new assignments at roll call and began their routes on the street. Citizens closely watch the police department's actions.
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Chelsea Police Department
Willard
Golden
Parsons
Dolan
Sawyer
Gooding
Bradley
Bridge at Oliver Street proposed for South Boston connection
The Boston Associated Boards of Trade held a meeting at Young's Hotel. President James Richard Carter presided as members discussed authorizing a bridge at Oliver Street over Fort Point Channel to connect with Northern Avenue in South Boston. The proposal was indorsed and sent to transportation committee.
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Boston Associated Boards of Trade
Young’s Hotel
James Richard Carter
Massachusetts
Oliver Street
Fort Point Channel
South
Boston
Jerome K. Jones
Northern Avenue
Committee On Transportation
Carter
Minstrels Delight as St Augustine Girls Entertain
The Girls' Sodality of St Augustine Parish in South Boston staged a colorful minstrel show last night. Costumes in red yellow and green drew laughter and applause, with unique dress and elaborate props. Highlights included May Cassidy's singing and a mock football game between South Boston and Dorchester High schools, ending 5 to 0.
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Sodality
St. Augustine Parish
St. Augustine
Boston
Mother Hubbard
Agnes Norris
Miss May Cassidy
Miss Cassidy
Gertie Lynch
Bessie Weir
Cassidy
Agnes McDermott
Father Harkins
South Boston
Dorchester High School
Henderson
Joe
Miss Wier
Two Prisoners Escape From Charlestown Navy Yard Jail
Two sailors confined in lattice cell lofts at Charlestown Navy Yard escaped by rope from the roof during repairs. They slipped down a rope from the sky light and fled onto the street before being noticed. One man had 18 months left, the other six months. No trace of them yet.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown
Naval Prison
Jackies
Monahan Resigns as City Printing Superintendent
Superintendent Michael T. Monahan of the printing department sent his resignation to Mayor Collins effective next Saturday. Thomas F. Whalen of Dorchester was selected for the job and his presentation to the Board of Aldermen was delayed until the post becomes vacant. Whalen’s confirmation cannot occur before January 27, as it must hold over after being presented.
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Michael T. Monahan
Printing Department
Collins
Thomas F. Whalen
Dorchester
Monahan
Whalen
Yeserday
Malden School Board Names Rector Edwards Chairman
Malden on January 13 a school board meeting organized with Rev. Frederick Edwards, rector of St. Paul s Episcopal Church, chosen as chairman.
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Malden's
Malden
Frederick Edwards
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fire in Washington block injures six. one Mason dead
In Syracuse on January 13 a blaze caused 200000 in damage to the Washington block. A defective electric wire started the fire while Masons were removing lodge paraphernalia. The roof collapsed on Albert Soule, 46, a retired box maker and Mason, who was killed instantly. Six others were injured but not seriously.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Washington Block
Albert Soule
Messer’s High Score in Tremont Street Trophy Match
The American host club on Tremont Street hosted a trophy match with American leading ahead of Messer and Tellenten. Messer achieved the highest individual score with 101 to 2, securing the top mark of the evening.
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Tremont Street
Messer
Tellenten
Funeral Services for Horace JF Scudder Held at St John’s
The funeral services for Horace JF Scudder, famed author, who died at his home on 17 Buckingham Street Cambridge, were conducted yesterday afternoon at St John’s Episcopal Church. Bishop William Lawrence officiated with Dean Hodges assisting, and the cremation followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
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Horace JF. Scudder
Buckingham Street
Cambridge
St. John’s Episcopal Church
William Lawrence
Dean Hodges
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Teachers Certificates Examinations For Boston Schools
Examinations for grammar school master and Class A B certificates and for special wood working cookery and cowie certificates will be held Jan 24 25 1902 at Girls High School West Newton Street. Kindergarten exams begin Jan 28 1902 at the school committee hall Mason Street and continue Jan 24 25 at Girls High School. High school and other certificates to be held April 4 and 5 1992. Thornton Apollonio secretary offers information on request.
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Boston
West Newon Street
Mason Street
Thuredey
Thornton D. Apollonio
Police Shake-Up Shocks Quincy Officials
Quincy announces a police department shake up with one patrolman suspended and three others transferred as Mayor Bryant pushes for stricter discipline. Chief Hayden declined to comment on specifics. In Cambridge, discussion on non partisan municipal caucus and a single chamber city council continues with mixed opinions.
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Quincy
Hayden
Bryant
Cambridge
Library Hall Association of
Edgar R. Champlin
Saunders
Board of Aldermen
Merrill
Taiter Davis
Cambridge Press
Hollis R. Bailey
Boston Police annual report 34 500 arrests noted
The Boston Board of Police Commissioners reported 34 500 arrests for the year, up 834 from the prior year and below the five year average by 458. Drunkenness arrests totaled 19 488, up 888 from last year and 3 664 below the five year average. Property seized from prisoners and lodgers amounted to 40 778.42 dollars. The five year city average reported stolen was 94 211.07 dollars, while in 1901 it reached 119 091.08 dollars.
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Boston Board of Police Commissioners
Clark
Curtis
Adams
Cran
John R McVey Honored as Suffolk Bail Commissioner
John R McVey of Dorchester has been appointed bail commissioner for Suffolk county and qualified yesterday. Born at City Point he graduated from Lincoln Grammar and Boston Public Latin School. A Harvard varsity man class of 9 and Waw School graduate he was prominent in athletics and held top posts at Harvard.
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John R. McVey
Dorchester
Suffolk County
McVey
City Point
Lincoln Grammar School
Boston Public Latin School
Harvard
Harvard Waw School
Harvard student held multiple campus roles in 1770 era groups
The figure studied at Harvard and participated in groups such as the Pudding and the Institute of 1770. He served as treasurer for the Harvard Democratic Club and for the Harvard Catholic Club, while also being a member of the Rho Omicron society.
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Harvard
Pudding
Rho Omicron
Harvard Democratic Club
Harvard Catholic Club
Engagement of Mrs. Arthur D. McClellan to Alexander H. Bullock
Worcester society is excited by the engagement of Mrs. Florence Armsby McClellan and Alexander H. Bullock of Worcester. Bullock, a Harvard ’96 lawyer and grandson of former Governor Bullock, and Miss Armsby have known each other since childhood. They plan a Boston wedding in early summer with immediate family and friends.
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Worcester Society
Arthur D. McClellan
Florence Armsby
Worcester
Alexander H. Bullock
Bullock
Harvard
McClellan
Boston
Enos Weds Miss Rose at Portuguese Church
Cambridge man Frank Enos wed Miss Mary Rose, despite his brother’s opposition, in a Sunday ceremony at the Portuguese church. The couple's marriage ends a difficult courtship and begins their life together.
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Enos
Miss Rose
Frank Enos
Cambridge
Tove
Mary Rose
Walcott and Jackson Fight Six at Pennsylvania Club
In Philadelphia on January 12, Joe Walcott and Young Peter Jackson boxed six rounds at the Pennsylvania Athletic Club, with Walcott showing the edge over his opponent in the contest.
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Philadelphia
Joe Walcott
Peter Jackson
Pennsylvania Athletic Club Tennes
Walcott
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Howard
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New Braintree
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Edward P. Shaw
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Salisbury
Washington and Brattle Streets
Chelsea
Associated Boards of Trade
Marsh
NAVAL
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H. E. Scudder
John R. M’vey
Purdy
Alexander Bullock
Jackson
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