710000 Gifts for Education From General Board of Education
The General Education Board approved 710000 in appropriations to ten colleges and universities. The gifts are conditional on the institutions raising additional funds. Recipient schools include Brown University Carleton College Colorado College Dakota Wesleyan University Denis University Fisk University Mt Holyoke College Randolph Macon Swarthmore College and Western College for Women with varying sums from 30000 to 100000.
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New York
General Education Board
Brown University
Providence
Rok
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Col
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
Denis University
Granville
Fisk University
Nashville
Foss Seeks Expanded Power to Probe Departments
Governor Foss, advised by Attorney General Swift, asks the Legislature to grant him authority to investigate the financial methods of state departments. The message, read in the House, seeks expert aid and cites Speaker Walker in support of broader governor powers beyond last year’s Walker bill.
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Foss
Swift
Walker
House
Old Boston Custom House Settling Since 1847
The Boston Custom House has settled gradually since 1847 and four inches since 1890 until work began in June 1910. Norcross Brothers Company chief O. W. Norcross said settlement has become uneven with more stones cracking during restoration. Shores are being added to regulate the movement.
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Boston Custom House
Oo. W. Norcross
Norcross Brothers Company
The Thelmas to Host Annual Dance at Catholic Union Hall
Thelmas paper operators from the main exchange plan an evening dance at Catholic Union Hall. The event serves as their annual gathering with music and socializing for staff members.
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Thelmas
Catholic Union Hall
Bill Aimed at Hub Company Moves Through Legislature
Concord New Hampshire January 24 One of the most important bills before the Legislature is a Stevens Lan d d a f f measure requiring that any corporation owning a majority of a steam railroad in the state must become a New Hampshire corporation or face dissolution by the Supreme Court The bill is viewed as targeting the Boston Holding Company which controls the majority of the Boston and Maine railroad Other proposals include marriage license examinations and child welfare measures among 626 bills and resolves introduced today bringing total to 531 bills and 95 joint resolves a new high
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Stevens
Landaff
Supreme Court
Boston Holding Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
Mr. White
Mr. Black
Boston
Stuart
FPA
Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
K. O. P. to Observe Greeley Centenary
Horace Greeley lodge Knights of Pythias plans public exercises at Huntington Chambers Wall Sunday afternoon February 5 to honor the centenary. Past Grand Chancellor George W. Penniman will speak along with Cleaves of Massachusetts and others. Governor Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald are invited.
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Horace
Purse Presented to Clergyman at Church Reception
The Rev. Alexander Jackson of Cleveland was presented a purse of money by First Presbyterian Church members in Columbus avenue at a reception in his honor. Jackson will participate in the installation of Rev. William M. Tufts as pastor, giving the charge to the people.
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Alexander Jackson
Ik Ds
Cleveland, O
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
Statues Draped in Plaster for Capitol Figures
The first marble statue in the George Gray Barnard group was revealed draped in plaster of Paris at Harrisburg as protests over nude figures prompt a pause. Barnard, in Paris, promised action after state and artist concerns over the 20 foot nude statues.
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Harrisburg
Penn
George Gray Barnard
Paris
Barnard
Capitol
Detain 16 of 30 Arrivals From Antwerp on Menominee
The Red Star steamer Menominee arrived from Antwerp with 30 cabin passengers. Sixteen were detained after preliminary dockside examination and taken to the Immigration station. Nationalities included Armenians Belgians French Flemish Italians and Germans. Weather delayed the vessel’s arrival at pier 44 Hoosac docks Charlestown with a large cargo bound for this port and Philadelphia.
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Red Star
Antwerp
Philadelphia
Hoosac Docks
Charlestown
Hub Theatre Baby to Get Go Cart Tonight
The Hub Theatre presents Catherine Hub Pisano born in a dressing room on Dec 97. Manager Joe Mack will award a go cart as an added feature to the evening show. Her mother Kitty Bingham accepts on behalf of Catherine. the Bingham and Pisano vaudeville team headlined the week.
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Hub Theatre
Catherine Hub Pisano
The
Hub
Joe Mack
Catherine
Kitty Bingham
Fred Pisano
Boston Mission Convention Opens at Bromfield Street
The Boston branch of Christian and Missionary Alliance opened its 23d annual convention at Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Three sessions were held with broad attendance as the gathering runs through Friday evening. The opening address on The Church was by Rev. W. C. Stevens and Joshua studies by Rev. Ira C. David. Afternoon talks included Miss Parmenter, Rev. J. L. Campbell, and Mrs. Dora Cartland. Evening sessions featured Rev. Stevens and Rev. Eben Creighton.
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Boston
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
W. C. Stevens
Joshua
Ira C. David
Dora Cartland
Eben Creighton
Umpire Team For National League Arbiters This Year
New York fans claim Steve Kane and Billy Klein are NL top umpires though Kane faced delays this season. The arbiting staff is expected to weigh shifts and assignments while monitoring performance and calls across venues this year.
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Steve Kane
Billy Klein
New York
Kane
Mike
Howe Portrait Decision Today at Old State House
The Howe Memorial committee will decide at an afternoon meeting whether to accept the Bostonian Society offer to hang Julia Ward Howe’s portrait in the Old State House. The likely location is the council chamber as the Patriots' room is crowded and the Representatives' Hall lacks era figures.
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Howe Memorial Committee
Bostonian Society
Julia Ward Howe
Old State House
Faneuil Hall
Charles W. Wendte
Howe Committee
Charles Read
Council Chamber
Patriots
Representatives
Fines Assess Coal Dealers For Short Weight
Boston coal dealers Max Cowen and Joseph E. Nickerson appeared in Municipal Court before Judge Sullivan on charges of short weight. Cowen paid a $10 fine for a 1700 pound coal sale to Mrs Sobob that was 390 pounds short. Nickerson paid $30 total on four counts for selling a half ton to Miss Caroline Wier that was 126 pounds short.
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Max Cowen
Joseph E. Nickerson
Boston
Sullivan
City Sealer Co. B. Woolley
Cohen
Nickerson
City Sealer Woolley
Sweeney and
Crowley
Cowen
Your Favorite Smoke Becomes Top Cigar In Three Months
The three month rise of this Havana tobacco cigar has put it in the lead with quick strong sales. Experts in a modern American factory craft the product under strict conditions to deliver maximum value to smokers, leaving competitors behind at the same price.
Demand Line to Beverly Rail Plan Prompts Debate
Beacon Hill shows strong interest in railroad legislation before the General Court. The Boston & Eastern Railroad bill would require a certificate of exigency for a Beverly to Boston line. Governor Foss proposals create a Public Utilities Commission and possible Railroad Commission. McCarthy of Marlboro seeks elected railroad commissioners. Other measures address subway construction linking North and South stations and Park Street to South Station and Andrew Square.
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Beacon Hill
General Court
Boston & Eastern Railroad Company
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Beverly
Boston
Foss
Public Utilities Commission
Railroad Commission
Charles F. McCarthy
Marlboro
Park Street
South Station
Andrew Square
Nixon Re-elected U S Senator in Nevada by Four Vote Margin
Reno dated January 24 reports George Nixon, Republican, re-elected to the United States Senate from Nevada by a four vote margin on a joint ballot of the Legislature.
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Reno, Nev
George
Nixon
United States
Nevada
MIT to Remain in Hub Despite Springfield Move Hope
President Maclaurin stated MIT is likely to stay near Greater Boston, despite efforts by the Connecticut Valley Alumni Association to relocate the institute to Springfield. The plan to move is not probable according to the president.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Springfield
Connecticut Valley Alumni Association
Maclaurin
Greater
Boston
Tech Institute May Stay in Boston. Springfield Move Feasible
President Maclaurin outlines that a permanent Boston or nearby location is planned for the Tech Institute with ample funds for immediate needs. He notes a Springfield alternative would require strong inducements and warns moving costs could reduce running funds. announcement likely after the legislature acts on a proposed 100000 dollar annual bill for ten years.
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Maclaurin
Springfield
Boston
Tech
Maciaurin
Greater Boston
Brookline
Cambridge
Astor's Tax Plea Fails in New York Court
John Jacob Astor's bid to reduce about 1 million dollars from his New York tax assessments failed when Justice O'Gorman dismissed the writ of certiorari. The Waldorf Astoria area properties near Fifth Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street carry a 2.9 million dollar valuation for tax purposes.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Board of Tax Commissioners
O’gorman
Supreme Court
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Waldorf-Astoria
Derrick Used To Free Horse From Street Hole
A horse pulling a heavy furniture wagon on Tremont Street near Roxbury Crossing fell into a manhole hole after stepping on a loose cover. The animal remained neck deep for 35 minutes until a small derrick from a nearby setup hoisted it out and it was reattached to the wagon and driven away.
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J. W. Loomis
Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing
Osmo-Chemic Treatment Promises Hearing and Health Boost
Mrs Fannie Record of Boston reports dramatic hearing improvement after Osmo-Chemic treatment for years of deafness from a blocked Eustachian tube. She notes general health gains and recommends others try the Osmo-Chemic Physicians after hearing of similar cures in Medford and Cambridge. Mr John W Sundburg of Cambridge credits the therapy with relief from long standing bronchitis and a stubborn cough.
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Fannie Record
Vancouver
Boston
Mass
Cuba
C. S. Barker
Spring St
Medford
J. B. Lockett
Western Ave
Cambridge
Osmo-Chemic Treatment Praised by Patient in Boston
Mrs Olive Eldridge of 40 Isabella Street Boston testifies she suffered asthma and bronchitis for years despite seeing top specialists in New York and Boston. She credits Osmo-Chemic Physicians with saving her life and says she will refer relatives and friends to their care.
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Olive Eldridge
Isabella St
Boston
New York
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free One Month Treatment
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer for chronic disease cure trials. Any patient who starts or renews treatment by January 28 will receive one month of treatment and all medicine at no cost. Only four days remain.
Osm o chemic System of Medicine Office Details
J L Plunkett M D chief consulting physician based in Boston at 18 Boylston Street with offices in suites 8 9 10 and hours 10 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm daily closed Sundays for patient visits and inquiries.
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J. L. Plunkett
M. D
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
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