Scandal in Boston School Committee Textbook Panel
The Boston Post denounces a conflict of interest on the city text book committee. Chairman Vogel admits writing for major publishers while awarding contracts, a dual role deemed incongruous. The paper calls for Vogel and Mrs. Fifield to resign, urging removal of any publishers tied to committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel
Chayman Vogel
Boston
Vergel
Fifield
Committee On Text Books
City Treasurer Crocker Favored For Steady Leadership
The Boston Post voices support for the non partisan City Treasurer Crocker arguing permanence in office suits the treasury. It cautions against partisan reshuffle and urges replacement only if incompetence is shown, dismissing rumors of an imminent resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Auditor
Treasury
Crocker
Peace Proposals for South Africa Weaken War Resolve
The piece hopes peace overtures in South Africa may succeed, arguing for Boer autonomy and limited British concessions. It notes Holland as a mediator and cites 1901 war costs of 464,575,000 pounds, linking reform to humanitarian concerns amid the Philippine scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Great Britain
Holland
Lord Rosebery
Chesterfield
England
Outgrown System of Coroners Inquest in New York
A critical editorial argues New York should abolish coroner inquests as outdated and prone to abuse. It cites district attorney Jerome’s quarrel at a dynamite disaster inquest as evidence of reform needed and criticizes the officer’s temper and ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome
Massachusetts Style Coroner System Replaces Ancient Quest
The article notes New York may adopt Massachusetts methods in coroner processes. It praises the substitute for the coroner's quest, saying it yields excellent results and curbs abuses after years of testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Massachusetts
Progress in Man Flight Santos-Dumont Makes Airship Advances
The article reports M. Santos-Dumont's new airship performing ahead of prior designs during Monte Carlo experiments. It describes excursions around the harbor, controlled steering, and safe landings, suggesting a future airship capable of Mediterranean crossing with potential for the St. Louis aerial hippodrome next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Santos-Dumont
Monte Carlo
Mediterranean
St. Louis
Fortune Tug to Sail from Port on 10000 Nautical Mile Trip
A 40 ton naval tug named the Observant Citizen Fortune is set to depart for Puget Sound on a voyage of about 10000 nautical miles. The piece notes hopes for good fortune aboard and frames the trip with nautical drama and local color about Boston and surrounding figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
New York Bound Train Plan Sparks Town Sensation
A plan emerges to provide townspeople with a fresh sensation as Mr Stevens proposes catching the five o'clock train to New York for a six hour run, aiming to arrive on time and impress the locals with a swift, novel outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The Patient Patriarch and Camel Tales in Local Humor
A fragment from a local page features a persona called the Patient Patriarch describing resilience and humor about aging and illness, followed by a Natural History lesson about camels with Uncle Joshua anecdotes. The piece shifts to a courtroom joke about injunctions and a diary entry by Dottie Dimple, with brief notes by Newton Newkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Dimple
Bell Believes in Women for Philippine Reform
Brigadier General J F Bell reports to Major General H C Corbin that American women can advance reform in the Philippines more than groups of men. He advocates allowing wives of American officers to join their husbands on duty, arguing women sway public opinion via Filipino women who hold greater influence than local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
J. F. Bell
Luzon
Bell
Philippines
Sweaters Arrive for Houghton & Dutton Teamsters
Houghton and Dutton announce a large consignment of men's sweaters perfect for teamsters and men who spend long hours outdoors. The casual and sturdy garments are now available for workers who rely on durability and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton & Dutton
Betty Travis Discovers Charity Work Behind Thursdays
Elizabeth Travis follows her fiancé David Melville to a boys club on a Thursday. There she sings with him for the boys, learns of his charity, and confesses she feared his secrecy hid poverty work. Hearts open as she realizes his true care beyond society life.
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Annie Callahan
Dorchester Street
South
Boston
Mass
Elizabeth Travis
David Melville
Hurley
Betty
Celeste
Miss Travis
James
Mr. Melville
Betty Travis
David
Gates Spends 100000 on Old Masters at Brandus Gallery
New York January 29 John W Gates the steel magnate spent 100000 in about an hour yesterday buying pictures by old masters at Brandus Gallery The gem of the collection is a Rembrandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Alden
Dedham Centre
Mr. Alden
Boston & Providence
Ola Colony
New York, New Haven & Ftartford
New York
John W. Gates
Brandus
Rembrandt
Charity Dance at Catholic Union Hall Aids St Marys Infant Asylum
A subscription dance in Catholic Union Hall Worcester Street last evening hosted by Mrs Anna Flynn and Miss Josephine Flynn of Roxbury raised funds for St Marys Infant Asylum. Over 300 guests attended with elegant gowns on display and a buffet lunch served between dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union
Hallon
Worcester Street
Anna Flynn
Josephine Flynn
Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury
St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
Hayes Bids Statue for Major General Butler
Representative William H. S. Hayes of Lowell moves in the House to authorize spending over 25 000 dollars from state funds for an equestrian or military statue of Major General Benjamin F. Butler in the State House or its grounds. The governor and council would oversee preparation selection of placement and erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Hayes
General Butler
William H. S. Hayes
Lowell
Commonwealth
Benjamin F. Butler
State House
New Bill Aims to Halt Stock Short Selling
Representative John B E O Neil of New Bedford filed a bill to ban stock short selling amid defalcations and crises. The proposal enforces written consent for sales, damages three times losses, and penalties up to one year in prison plus a 5000 dollar fine for violations. Petitions cover health and transit measures and various incorporations and reforms in Boston and statewide ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BE. O’neil
New Bedford
Elouse
House of Correction
Senate
Albert A. Gleason
United States
Charles Allen Taber
John P. Fox
Boston Transit Commission
Boston
World Legislature Petition Seeks Global Representatives
Dana introduces a petition asking Congress to empower the President to invite nations to send a representative to a meeting to establish and set up a world Legislature. The aim is to promote peace and goodwill and recognize human unity through a global body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Congress
Earth
Tremont Trust Company Petition Heard in Boston
Colonel William A. Gaston spoke on the petition by Horace S. Sears and others to incorporate the Tremont Trust Company in Boston. He noted Kidder Peabody & Co and F B Moseley & Co backer the movement and that Shawmut Bank shares allied interests. Savings Bank Commissioners Whiton and Locke said Boston already has too many trust companies.
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Haverhill Board of Health
Boards of Health
C. D. Baker
J. Murray Howe
Huntington Trust Company
Boston
J. B. Buswell
C. BE. Stearns
Waltham
M. J. Jordan
Marcus M. Kimball
Bowdoin Trust Company
Leontine Lincoln
Fred E. Fuller
Richard L. Gay
New York
NerkKshire
Mt. Espeg
Tedehas
Ates
Patrick A. Collins
Boston Street Commissioners
Portus B. Hancock
William FE. Weld
Committee On Banks and Banking
William A. Gaston
Horace S. Sears
Tremont Trust Company
Gaston
Kidder, Peabody & Co
F. 8. Moseley & Co
Shawmut Bank
Savings Bank
Whiton
Locke
MacDonald MacDougall Wedding in South Boston Home
A pretty home wedding was solemnized last evening at Mrs. Mac Dougall’s residence in South Boston. Miss Cassie Mac Dougall, daughter of the hostess, married Daniel J. Mac Donald of Allston with Miss Mamie C. Chisholm as bridesmaid and C. McPherson as groomsman. The couple will reside in Allston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDougall
Street
South
Boston
Cassie MacDougall
Daniel J. MacDonald
Allston
Mamie C. Chisholm
C. McPherson
Catholic Alumni Banquet Draws Over 100 Attendees
Over 100 members of the Catholic Alumni Association attended its annual dinner at the United States Hotel last night. Dr. Bollomley presided. Guests of honor included Rev. Father Mullan rector of Boston College and other clergy and local officials such as Mr. Burke and Mr. T. B Fitzpatrick with Mr. Edmond Reardon among the honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Alumni Association
United States Hotel
Bollomley
Father Mullan
Boston College
Father Doody
Father Ronan
Father Nagle
Father Rockwell
Burke
Lawrence
Thomas Gargan
T. B Fitzpatrick
Edmond Reardon
F. Cuniff
Ira Bb. Cushing
Cushing
Doremus
Cushing Process Co
Boston
Mass
J. Ogden Doremus
N. Y. Bellevue Hospital Medical College
Cushing Medical Supply CO
New York
CHOCOLATE GLACE CAKE RECIPE AND FROSTING DIRECTIONS
A home cookbook style recipe for chocolate glace cake and a white cake variant. Includes butter sugar, flour, baking powder, milk, egg whites, almond or lemon flavor, and a chocolate frosting with sugar water and vanilla. Ends with the author Alice E. Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice E. Whitaker
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Charles Flagg
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Harry Flynn
John Flynn
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James Crosby
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James Morrow
Frederick Johnston
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William Connors
Charles Muldoon
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E. Callanan
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Chickering
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