Weep for Bachelors in Boston Public Life
The piece notes dwindling eligible bachelors in Boston politics led by Election Commissioner David B Shaw. It cites Charles R Saunders Ward 11 as the lone unmarried board member, with other figures like George Holden Tinkham Louis A Frothingham James M Curley and James Donovan among notable bachelors, while praising ex Judge Henry S Dewey for wisdom after retirement.
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David B. Shaw
Boston
Mr. Shaw
Charles R. Saunders
Wardll
Board of Directions
Mr. Saunders
Ward 11
James Donovan
Emerald Street
James
Daniel W. Lane
Ward i
Dan
Henry 5. Dewey
Bates
Fear subsides as Cossack raiders retreat
In Liáotung theater military circles doubt further Cossack risks after raids at Niuchwang and Niuchiatun. Russians reportedly aimed to intercept Nogi’s guns and Oyama’s transport, but their assault near Niuchiatun failed, with about 80 killed.
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Torio
Mistchenko
Niuchwang
Niuchiatun
Liaotung Peninsula
Yinkow
Siantziatzu
Stoessel Back to Russia to Report Port Arthur Defense
The war office states Lieutenant General Stoessel returns to Russia to present a detailed report on the Port Arthur fortress defense to the Emperor. Rear Admiral Dochinsky, as senior naval officer, will deliver the naval report.
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ST. Petersburg
War Office
Stoessel
Russia
Port Arthur
Japan
Dochinsky
Boston plans six-foot Apollo squad for street crossings
Boston police form an Apollo squad requiring six foot tall officers for crowded crossings. Recruiters tour downtown streets, with some candidates eager and others skeptical about the height based selection and its aim to place tall, photo-worthy guardians at busier crossings.
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Apollo Squad
Boston Police
Boston
Post
Particu
Danes Honor Boston Woman as Danish Hostess
Countess Ruben Levetzau wife of Denmark’s foreign affairs minister is American born maiden name Moulton Her mother a former Boston singer now married to Danish minister J H De Hegermann-Lindencrone This marks the first time an American serves as leading hostess at Danish state affairs They are popular in court and social circles Their country estate is among Denmark’s finest and hosts large parties.
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Copenhagen
Den
Ruben Levetzau
Moulton
Boston
Berlin
J. H. de Hegermann-Lindencrone
Raben Levetzaus
Denmark
Nude Man Seeks Bath In Town Hall Incident
Manchester January 13. At dawn George Knowlton 32 a Manchester resident and water department worker wandered to the town hall in the nude aiming for a bath. He was examined by doctors and committed to Danvers asylum after distressing behavior over three weeks.
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Manchester
George Haskell
Town Hall
George Knowlton
Water Department
Sawmillbrook
Sears
Beverly
Blaisdell
Danvers
Million Dollar Plan For Model Tenement Houses
Henry Phipps will donate 1 million dollars to build model tenement houses for workers in New York City. Robert W. De Forest announced the plan noting locations on Manhattan Island with space for children, aiming for about 4 percent return on cost.
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New York
Henry Phipps
Pittsburg Steel
New York City
Robert W. de Forest
Phipps
Manhattan Island
Officers Installed by Sherwood Court in Mass Catholic Order
The Sherwood Court of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters installed its newly elected officers last evening. D. H. C. R. William E. Shay presided with Americus Court degree staff. Officers inducted included C R Patrick J. Cronin and others with trustees Hugh Montague and Charles E. Colbert among them.
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Sherwood Court
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
William E. Shay
Americus Court
John W. Brown
C. R
Patrick J. Cronin
Bernard F. Farrell
R. S&s
John J. McDonald
F. S
Fred G. Cook
Michael W. Hurley
S. C
Edward J. Lannigan
J. C
Daniel Driscoll
I. S
Albert E. Grant
John O'Callahan
Hugh Montague
Christopher P. McCaffrey
Charles E. Colbert
Loomis resigns from Standard Oil Bank
Archibald G. Loomis resigns as vice president and director of the National City Bank of New York. The resignation is expected to be accepted.
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Loomis
Standard Oil Bank
New York
Archibald G. Loomis
Montreal
Boston Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Munroe & Munroe
National City Bank
Boston Public Menagerie At Franklin Park Favored
Councilman E T McKnight proposes a $100000 appropriation to establish a public menagerie in Franklin Park to draw visitors from Boston and suburbs. Mayor Collins decision pending as the plan awaits finance committee action, then potential Board of Aldermen approval with Alderman Cauley’s backing.
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Boston
Franklin Park
Collins
E. T. McKnight
MccKnight
McKnight
Board of Aldermen
Cauley
Charlestown
Good 10 Takes Curley’s Place In Ward 17 Primary
After a conference with Democratic leaders Thomas F. Curley of Ward 17 agreed to drop his bid for the vacant Legislature seat. Jeremiah J. Good, former representative in 1901 1903, will be the Tam many Club candidate in the January 31 special primary. No opposition is planned from Republicans or ward factions.
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Thomas F. Curley
Ward 17
Jeremiah J. Good
Tammany Club
Rejane Leads Boston Theatre Run of La Passerelle
Review notes Mme Rejane shines in La Passerelle unexpurgated and racy but well handled by the cast. Dumeny, Suzanne Avril, and Berthier support in strong comic turns. Audience large. management will not repeat the risqué performance. Edward H. Crosby signs off.
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Boston
Mme. Rejane
Jacqueline
Kitty
Marie Tempest
Hollis Street Theatre
M. Dumeny
Mile
Suzanne Avril
Helene
M. Berthier
Bienaime
Camille
Sapho
Edward H. Crosby
Dwyer Sister Treated Heroic Care For Dying Mother
After weeks by her mother’s bedside as she lay dying from pneumonia, Miss Lillian J. Dwyer devoted herself to care and support while awaiting the final moment.
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Lillian J. Dwyer
East Cambridge Pneumonia Victim Laid to Rest
Miss Dwyer, a beloved East Cambridge young woman, died of pneumonia after caring for her ill mother, Mrs. Thomas J. Dwyer, who has since improved. The funeral for the daughter is scheduled for Sunday at the family home, 387 Cambridge Street.
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Cambridge
East Cambridge
Thomas J. Dwyer
Dwyer
Boston
Cambridge Street
Wife Slayer Jeers at Noose in New Jersey
Fran Raisinger is scheduled for execution on February 15 for the murder of his wife at their farm near Shiloh. He faced the sentence with calm defiance saying a man must die and he did not care about the outcome.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Fran Raisinger
Shiloh
Raisinger
Suit Over Deposited Bay State Gas Shares
John Harrington of Charles town sues Hornblower & Weeks claiming he deposited 5000 shares of Bay State Gas as trustee for safekeeping and the firm sold them. An attachment for 20000 dollars was filed in East Cambridge. counsel says the total amount involved was not 5000 and that the firm was willing to return the shares.
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John Harrington
Charlestown
Hornblower & Weeks
Bay State Gas
Harrington
East Cambridge
Sherman Whipple
Missing Cambridge Bride Prompts Police Search
Mrs Sarah Waller a four week bride is missing from 45 Winthrop Street Cambridge The husband Mr Waller told reporters last evening that she left after breakfast the day before He expressed faith in her return and asked police to help locate her.
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Sarah Waller
Winthrop Street
Cambridge
Waller
Catholic Union Party Social in Worcester Square
One of the season’s best Catholic Union sociables held last evening at the Worcester square hall. Quinn’s orchestra performed until 9 p m and dancing continued until midnight with refreshments in the lower hall during intermission. A large attendance of members and guests was noted.
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Boston Catholic Union
Worcester Square
Quinn
Progress Club Elects Russell B. Clark President
The Progress Club met in Deacon Hall on Washington Street last night and elected Russell B. Clark of Dorchester as president. Clark, a noted swimmer with several lifesaving medals, will see remaining officers chosen at the next meeting.
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Progress Club
Deacon Hall
Washington Street
Russell B. Clark
Dorchester
Clark
Bromo Quinine Liquid Remains Customer Offer
Advertisement urges readers to request the full product name and signature of E. W. Grove for the Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold and Grip remedy at 25 cents. The notice emphasizes its preventive claim and seeks signatures as part of the offer.
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E. W. Grove
Private cuff leads John Smith to hotel or friend
John Smith sends a cuff via the Post asking to locate its mate lost in laundry. The Post suggests he return to the hotel where he stayed or seek a friend who can supply a duplicate cuff, aiding his search.
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John Smith
Mr. Smith
Post
Duty Reduced On Coolidge Pearls
The United States general appraisers overturned a Boston collector's 60 percent ad valorem duty on pearls imported by T. Jefferson Coolidge. They ruled the drilled and strung pearls were not “strung” under jewelry trade meaning, so Coolidge pays 10 percent instead.
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New York
Boston
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Europe
United States General
Coolidge
Chelsea Foresters Install Their Officers
Foresters Hall in Chelsea was filled as Bay State Court officers were installed by D H C R Michael J Torpey with Knights of St Rose staff. Visitors attended from Williams St Gertrude Leo Alma Mater and other courts.
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Foresters’ Hall
Broadway
Chelsea
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Bay State Court
Michael J. Torpey
Knights of St. Rose
Williams
St. Gertrude
Leo
Alma Mater
Fire damages Keith Leather Company plant in Peabody
A blaze at the Keith Leather Company in Peabody damaged the building and stock to about $8000. The fire started in a blind attic and was confined to the two upper stories.
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Peabody Leather Company
Peabody
Keith Leather Company
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James M. Curley
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Shakhe
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Czar
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Manchester Town Hall
Alderman Cauley
Gressmen
Edward M’knight
Curley
Gresac-Croiset
Samarjian
Catholic Union Party
Pitts- Kimball Co
P. A
Cassimere
Norfolk
Brighton
Ile
Boston Post
DAILY
Chelsea Foresters
Arthur Stringer
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