Farrington Will Creates Fifty Percent Gift for Boston Children
The late Charles F Farrington leaves 200000 to fund a perpetual memorial for his parents benefiting Boston's children with harbor trips country trips and diversions. Harvard College receives 50000 for research on infections. Ruth Bradford is named in a sampler and historic jug bequest.
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Harvard College
Ruth Bradford
Governor Bradford
Bradford Jug
Farrington
Found Body Of Murdered Babe On Cushman Avenue
The lifeless ten day old infant, wrapped in newspaper with a handkerchief in its mouth, was found yesterday morning on Cushman avenue off Leverett street by Patrolman Twombly. Autopsy by Assistant Medical Examiner Stedman indicated death by asphyxiation from the handkerchief, with bruises on the body and the child dead only a short time.
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Mrs Guild Shows Rapid Recovery After Sunday
Dr Mumford reported last night that Mrs Guild has improved very much since Sunday and is getting along very well. The update notes a steady recovery and positive outlook for her condition.
Calls Boston's Debt Excessive
Representative Walter A Webster of Ward 22 told the Lincoln Republican Club that even if all city public institution costs were eliminated Boston's debt would still exceed that of other large U S cities. He rejected graft charges but urged study of methods and figures to reach a just result. Warren G Locke introduced Acting Chairman William Berwin, president of the club.
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William Berwin
National Catholic Church for France proposed by Des Houx
Paris January 15 a plan to inaugurate a national French Catholic church under Henri des Houx is announced with the aid of Archbishop Vilatte of Texas. The scheme would keep Latin rites but reject papal infallibility, seeking government support while clergy and laity defend the traditional national church.
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League of French Catholics
Vilatte
Texas
Independent Catholic Movement 10 America
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Isabella Street
Aris
J. M. Portal
M. Henri Des Houx
M. Des Ivoux
M. Des Iloux
Wisconsin
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French Catholics ridicule idea of independent French church
Boston clergy dismiss the push for a national Catholic church in France. Rev J M Portal and others criticize leaders like M Des Houx and M Des Ivoux, calling them discredited liberals and noting Bishop Vilatte’s dubious ordination and long Wisconsin ties.
Perkins and Greenough Married in Society Ceremony
Miss Margaret B. Perkins and Charles P. Greenough the second were wed at noon yesterday at the Perkins home 25 Exeter street. The bride wore white satin and lace and carried lilies of the valley. Bridesmaid Miss Ethel Fay wore yellow chiffon and lace with a white hat. The bride is a popular society woman.
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Vincent Club
Charles P. Greenough
Hamilton Perkins
Exeter Street
Ethel Fay
Beacon Street
Chelsea Men Push Plan to Annex to Boston
The Post reports strong public debate in Chelsea over annexation by Boston with polls suggesting a two to one pro in favor if a vote were held. Merchants, aldermen, and residents back metropolitan Boston including merging Chelsea with Revere and Winthrop as a first step. petitions circulate signed by many manufacturers and citizens alike.
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Winthrop
Suffolk County
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
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William S. Young
William I. Knox
J. Perkins
J. G. Boardman
Kept Wedding Secret Six Days Ended in Concord
Allen J. Harris of Berwick street surprised friends by revealing his marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Vinal of Alton New Hampshire last Wednesday in Concord. Harris, son of Gilbert N. Harris, is an electrician at Charlestown navy yard and the couple are now on their wedding tour with the ceremony performed by Rev. John Drew of New York.
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Ebenezer ‘Trescott Farrington
Eliza Delaon Farrington
Farrington
Henry M. Rogers
John B. Thomas
Prentiss M. Went
Melrose
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Mee Smith
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Berwick Street
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Gilbert N. Harris
Boston
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New York
Peirce Explains Hague Episode in Oslo Interview
Herbert W. Peirce, American minister to Norway and ex-secretary of state aide, said in an interview at Christiania that a house ways and means committee charge was a rehash of old attacks. He stated he acted for both government and claimants before The Hague tribunal with authority from Secretary Hay and without personal compensation.
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Norway
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Washington
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Cleveland
High Seas
Root
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Hague
Farrington Dies at 63 in Jamaica Plain
Charles F. Farrington aged 63 and long time Jamaica Plain resident died yesterday of pneumonia at the family home at Burroughs and Pond streets. He helped develop West Roxbury estates and owned Gloucester property. A musician and Mayflower Society member, he aided in greeting Grand Duke Alexis during a history visit. Funeral today at 2 PM at the old homestead with Rev. Dole officiating. interment Forest Hills.
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Jamaica Plain
Farrington
Burroughs and
Pond Streets
West Roxbury
Gloucester
Mayflower Society
Union Club
Duke Alexis
Russia
Mr. Dole
Forest Hills
Hospital management urges new building for children
The annual report presented yesterday at Hutchins Wheeler offices urges immediate fundraising to construct a new structure on land next to Harvard Medical School. Officials say the current facility is inadequate to meet demand.
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Children’s Hospital
Hutchins & Wheeler
Sears
Harvard Medical School
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