Society Notes Highlight Engagements And Weddings
The engagement of Joseph Grinnell Willis to Miss Emily Mayer, heiress and debutante, is the lead local item. Boston society hosts and European travel are noted, with Mrs. Belmont’s farewell dinner and musicale aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. Separate social events include receptions, a Dorchester wedding, and notable expectant nuptials in the week.
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Joseph Grinnell Willis
Harvard
Nathaniel T. Willis
Emily Mayer
James Lowell Putnam
Beacon Street
F. Rollins Morse
Boston
Oliver H. P. Belmont
St. Regis
Europe
Gillibert
George T. Rice
Westwood
Unitarian Society
Edward Payson Tuttle
Miss Wheeler
Hunnewell Club
Newton
Providence
le Baron Colt
Raymond Hitchcock
Strategy Board Faces City Hall Scramble in Local Power Shift
City Hall shows intent to purge the old strategy board as Mayor seeks allies. Key figures like former streets chief James Donovan depart, while Fitzgerald may be replaced by a Mayor's appointee. Kelcher opponents hinge on Mayor backing, and Corbett plans retirement from the Schoolhouse Commission. Potential successors include ex Mayors Quincy and Lee and Dennison among others. most contenders are younger than the old board.
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James Donovan
W.T. A. Fitzgerald
Kelcher
Congress
Joseph J. Corbett
F P. J. Kennedy
Malachi Jennings
Council of the Strategy Board
Josiah Quincy
Old Board
Fitzgerald
Donovan
John H. Lee
Joseph A. Dennison
Slattery
Sullivan
William FF. McClellan
James Mellen
James H. Doyle
Thomas H. Mullen
Joseph H. O'Connell
Old Board of Strategy
Insurance Hearing Prepares at State House Massachusetts
Legislative committee on insurance will review the Governor’s address section on the insurance situation. The panel and the Governor diverge on the matter with some members seeking an investigation and public discussion of methods used by certain companies. Representative Mellen of Worcester tracks the issue.
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Massachusetts
State House
Legislative Committee On
Mellen
Worcester
Judiciary Takes Up Senator Taylor Bill For Employee Suits
The joint judiciary committee has taken up Senator Taylor's bill granting employees the right to sue for injuries and providing for jury trials. A Luce bill on abandonment of children is considered. The liquor laws committee reviews the role of intoxicating liquor to children.
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Committee On Joint Judiciary
Taylor
Luce
Fire departments adopt healing antiseptic liquid on hose wagons
Fire departments nationwide equip hose wagons with N Zatia antiseptic liquid to treat burns on the job. Hose Company 3 in Woonsocket Rhode Island is among the first to implement the measure, with other cities quickly adopting the practice.
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Hlose Company 3
Woorsocket, R. I
Beacon Street Boulevard Sparks City Fight With Residents
Mayor Fitzgerald pushes a riverfront boulevard project that would take 150 feet of land, build a river wall, and fill riverfront plots. The plan, costing tax base gains of about 10 million dollars, faces strong opposition from Beacon Street property owners and potential lawsuits over land ownership and depreciation fears.
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Fitzgerald
Beacon Street
Back Bay
Beaver Street
Charlesgate
Bay State Road
Charles River
Boston Real Estate Exchange
John Mason Little
Tron
Henry M. Whitney
Commonwealth
Water Front
Charlesgate East
Lloyd's Kryptok Invisible Bifocals Ad Notice
An advertisement for Lloyd's Kryptok Invisible Bifocals by Andrew J. Lloyd & Co lists store locations at 316 Washington Street and 210 Paylsten Street with two stores noted.
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Lloyd’s Kryptok
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Washington St
Paylsten St
Gladden on public faith in government and trusts
The Rev Washington Gladden argues the public backs the system against Standard Oil and other trusts despite fears of legal filibustering. He warns that if courts and prosecutors fail to enforce, faith in government will erode and trusts will feel no restraint.
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Chicago
Missouri
Standard Oil
Washington Gladden
Gladden
Great Combination
United States
Body of Canadian Minister Arrives in Halifax for Burial
The body of Raymond Prefontaine, late Canadian minister of marine, arrived in Halifax aboard His Majesty's steamer Dominion. At 9 a.m. the cortege went ashore to the booming guns from the battleship and the Canada. The body was then sent by train to Montreal for burial, with a party of 100 Canadian regulars to meet the arrival.
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Halifax
N. S
Raymond Prefontaine
France
Dominion
Canada
Montreal
Chief Cheswell Returns to Office Work After Accident
Chief William T. Cheswell resumes office duties after a month absence following a carriage accident. He remains weakened but will work under Fire Commissioner Wells until full recovery. First Assistant Chief John A. Mullen will handle all fires.
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William T. Cheswell
Cheswell
Wells
John A. Mullen
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Weak Children
SCOTT'S EMULSION is advertised as superior nourishment for wasted bodies. The copy claims it helps children andemic girls grow, and assists those with consumptive tendencies to gain flesh and strength, supporting recovery and growth. The advertisement lists SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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Old Strategy Board
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Judiciary
Senator Taylor
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Shepherd Brooks
Medford
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Annie B. Matthews
Henry Lee Heirs
Marion P Motley
Beverly
Dudley L Pickman
Emily
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Pete
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Pickman
J. P. Olivee
J. H. Beal
H A Pfaff
Elizabeth S. Beal
Nahant
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Alice Bradley Marblehead
J T. Coolidge, Jr
Marblehead
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Rebecca W Brown
Henrietta N Lockwood
L Dommon
Julia
van Norden Trust Co
Cc. Moseley
Eetevaries
S. Hunnewell
T Coolidge
Draper
Hopedale
Mary W Dariss
Rebecca A. Gicon
Nora A. Coolidge
G. A Gardner
Angie N Allen
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Eens
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Eee
W. O. Ross Trustees
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Pauline
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Annie T Bondman O
Paul M Hamlen
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Mary P Ce Nash Wee
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John Sees
John H. Lee Seer
Annie H Farlow
Sen Ee
Evelyn Ames
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Gee Lee Pee
John Shepard
Katherine Bowlker
Sarah A Matchett
Arioch
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Dabney
Thomas Riley
Edwina BR. Grossman
Eeae Wee
Josephine W. Suller
Richardson
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G Boardman Heirs
J. D. Williams
Ste Tnnes Sae
Ada M Davis
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Niles Re Teeere Eee
Marion E Hildreth
Louisa
FE Diesel Eee
Walker Steere
Georgiana O. Taylor
Eae
Clarence W Barron
Cohasset
Maria W. Sleeper
Caroline W. Morey
Bessie V. Stackpole
Ory
Sarah H. Washburn Sea
FE. D. Barbour
Ella M Chase
Mary I Conver
L Pierce
H. Derby
Vaughan Sevewaae
Harlotte B. Manning
Louisa P Inches
Wee
Alice W. Pearmain
Hloward Stockton
Rhodes
A. R. Richards
Maria A. Smith
Parsons Trustees
Frances
Leland
Williams
Ruth W
Sears Ste
F W. Crocker
Cor Hereford St
Helen A Hooper
Elien M. Fenno Arene
Quincy Heirs Sone O
Sallie B Rice A
Nathan Matthews
Fanny L Prince Arenas
Caroline
David C. Percival
Harriet LI
Putnam
Walter Raymond Settee Seee
Mt. Vernon Congregational Church
Bradford Eee
Tees Tee Senenee
V. Y. Rowditeh
Sete Tebe Eenences One
C Cc Wheelwright Sateen Eee
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Sarah G Silsbee
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E. B Shepard
Mary H. Kittredge
Jeannie A. Lawson
Winter Street
Rogers
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