Enforce the rules on January deadline in legislature
The Boston Post urges strict enforcement of the January deadline for introducing new business. It argues speakers and Senate leaders should pressure the joint rules committee and lawmakers to shut the floodgates on new bills after 5 pm on the last business day of January, with private bills barred unless emergencies arise. It calls on members to refuse to extend the window.
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Myers
Joint Committee On
House
Senate
Committee On Rules
Civilization and hair reform for Indian wards sparks debate
A Washington sourced article critiques an Indian Affairs order pushing hair cutting and dress changes to speed civilization. It cites penalties and coercive tactics, mocks the idea of hair as civilizational progress, contrasts with historical hair fashions, and questions whether forced barbering truly advances civilization.
South African Horror in King Edward Speech
The King praises soldiers in South Africa while the Blue Book records grim camp deaths. In December 117,010 inmates faced 2,380 deaths, including 1,767 children, with six months ending November totaling 16,421 deaths. The piece questions whether this humanity deserves praise.
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South Africa
King Edward
A Tender Heart Governor Shaw Reveals Convicts Cleared From Iowa
Governor Shaw of Iowa announced the names of convicts he has pardoned or released from the state, a list previously kept secret, as he prepared to depart Des Moines for Washington to assume the Treasury role vacated by Mr. Gage.
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Shaw
Treasury
United States
Iowa
Des Moines
Washington
Treasury Department
Gage
New Boston Street Plan Seeks Fast Heavy Traffic Route
A petition to the Mayor urges construction of a new street from Fort Point Channel to the Charles River. The line would provide a direct, grade free route away from rail tracks to aid Boston’s growing commerce, manufacturing, and port trade, with land damages kept light.
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Boston
Fort Point
Charles River
Local notes and visitors stir Boston social scene
In Boston letters, a hatter notes Mondays and holidays bring more hat-stretching orders. The University Club hosts Mr. Poultney Bigelow on Boer War topics at Beacon Street June 27. Mrs. Gardner beefs up security for her Fenway museum with watchmen and a guard dog. Captain Warren of Division 14 is praised for his patrols and the McLean arrest on Boylston Street. APoor man returns a purse to a lady on Tremont Street, an act of honesty amid the city bustle. Winthrop grows rich with new residents and houses. Colonial Club of Dorchester reports year two, debt-free with ample funds. Dr. Lee K Frankel of New York lectures in Boston on Sunday and Monday at Temple Adath Israel, with a post-lecture reception. The Rev. Dr. Carter H Jones of Louisville preaches at Tremont Temple tomorrow as Lorimer adapts to life in the metropolis.
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William A. Jones
Wisconsin
Washington
Flo
Carlisle
Mastem Colleges
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Delilah
Mr. Jones
University Club
Poultney Bigelow
Beacon Street
John S. Gardner
Fenway
Tremont Street
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Boston
Lee K. Frankel
United Hebrew Charities of
New York City
Temple Adath Israel
Columbus Avenue
Northampton Street
New York
Frankel
Temple
United States
Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Carter ‘H Jones
Louisville
Metropolis
Willtam P. Baker
Pearl Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Teoston
Baker
Wilton
Bob Percy
Bob
Monks and a Monk Costume Spark Artist Festival Crowd
A Boston crowd at Bates Hall watched as J A Monks arrived as a solemn monk amid the New York onward movement for missions in the slums. A flurry followed a shout for C A Pierson causing confusion before learning the messenger’s hallooing role.
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New York
The Corner That Failed A Fable And Riddling Jokes
A midwinter tale shows a Shrewd Man manipulating egg prices by cornering the market until brokers refuse to buy. Moral: fresh eggs at 15 cents beat stale at any price. Includes a reader puzzle by W Baker and a column of quips about prohibition, salmon tales, and small town humor.
Gun Shields Tested at Bethlehem Steel Plant
Bethlehem Penn Jan 17 General Miles and War Department officers witnessed tests of Bethlehem Steel Company's new gun shields at the proving grounds near Bethlehem. The Kruppized armor shields three inches thick withstood six shots from three inch guns, while a five inch gun pierced one shield with a 60 pound projectile. Lieutenant Meigs conducted the experiment. Miles praised the shields as an improvement and hoped government adoption follows.
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Proving Grounds
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Bureau of Ordance and Fortifications
War Department
Miles
Meigs
Washington
Mean Time for a Children's Party Menu and Decor
The Post's Illustrated offers thrift tips for kids parties noting avoid expensive flowers or favors for under ten. Emphasizes a cake as centerpiece with colorful tiny candles, an evergreen wreath, and matched decor. Suggests plates for each child, name cookies, meat and chicken sandwiches, sweet bars, and simple desserts with cocoa or lemonade drinks. ALICE & WHITAKER.
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Shane
Alice & Whitaker
Mayor Approves School Plans for Seven Grammar Schools
Mayor Collins backs the Schoolhouse Commission plan to build seven new grammar schools in Dorchester Roxbury Jamaica Plain East Boston and the West End with Charlestown High School also rising funded by a 1 million dollar annual appropriation over three years. Sites include Westville street near Head street and Columbia road near Boston Street Dorchester. The plan aims to relieve overcrowding and set foundations ahead of 1962.
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Byron Streets
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School House Commission
Christopher Gibson
Mather
Gibson
Pierce
School For
Roger Clapistrict
Franklin Park
Lowell
Martin
Emerson
Mast
Bradley
Bradley's Reappointment Hinted by Public School Association
The Public School Association moves to back Colonel J Payson Bradley for another term as chairman of the School House Commission. Bradley notes it is premature to decide and cites business duties, while party ties and mayoral appointments shape the path to potential reappointment.
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School House Commission
Brady
Amon
Public Schoo Association
Bradley
Hert
Hart
Jane
Farr
Frederick ©. North
John H. Colby
North
Associaton
Souly
Emigrant Family Finds Christmas Turkeys Gift
In December hardship tests two households in Wilton as Jim Hawdon returns after a sorrowful quest. He brings two gobblers to Mrs. Bob Percy and Letty Morton, confessing gambling relapse and divine luck. The gift spares children from hunger, gifting hope amid poverty.
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Susan Brown
Chance
New England
Letty Morton
Camp Brigham
Jim Hawdon
Pards
Letty
Sue
Jim
James Hawdon
Wilton
Ciitizen
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