Engagement of Eugenia Ayer to Oliver F. Cutts Reported
Dorchester social circles announce the engagement of Eugenia Ayer of Smith College to Oliver F. Cutts, Harvard football star and Seattle attorney. The couple met in a Maine town. a June wedding is anticipated with plans to reside in the West.
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Eugenia Ayer
Dorchester
Ollie’ Cutts
Harvard
Ellmore C. Ayer
Eugenia
Smith
Oliver F. Cutts
Seattle
Wash
Bates
Harvard Law School
Maine
Miss Ayer
Cutts
Naphtha Explosion Injures Cambridge Residents
Three people suffer burns after naphtha used to clean gloves exploded in Cambridge at 77 Prospect Street. Mrs. William Meharry and Miss Louise Mathewson are listed as severely burned and in critical condition, while Mr. William Meharry has burns on his hands and is recovering at Cambridge Relief Hospital. The blast threatens two women with possible death.
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William Meharry
Prospect Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Relief Hospital
Louise Mathewson
Burns
Will
Lancaster Apartments
Cambridgeport
Surgeon heals spinal dislocation in rare operation
Rockland January report says Robert McIntosh, who fell from a tree three years ago and dislocated his spine, was cured by a daring operation at Massachusetts General Hospital by Dr Samuel J Mixter. His father Dr J D McIntosh confirmed the news after a Boston briefing. case unique with two prior nonoperative instances.
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Rockland
Robert McIntosh
Samuel J. Mixter
Massachusetts General Hospital
J. D. McIntosh
Boston
New York
Germany
McIntosh
Salvation Army sparrs over street soliciting in city
Colonel Adam Gifford of the Salvation Army says no official notice to end street solicitations has been received while Police Commissioner O Meara notes enforcement intentions. The dispute centers on rights to solicit for charitable purposes with permits, expected to settle amicably.
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Adam Gifford
Salvation Army
O'Meara
Post
Gifford
Gloves Cleaners Burn In Explosive Basement Fire
Mrs Meharry and her sister were cleaning gloves in a basement when a candle ignited fumes from naphtha. Fifteen minutes later an explosion sparked flames that engulfed them and the house. A passerby pulled the fire alarm as the blaze spread.
Fire destroys Bernstein Buildllewood factory in Everett
Fire of incendiary origin nearly wiped out the Bernstein Buildlewood Company factory at Bow and Washburn streets just before midnight. The blaze lit the sky for miles, endangered a crowded tenement district, and prompted two alarms. Damage is estimated at about $5000. The fire marshal will investigate.
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Everett
Bernstein Buidlewood Company
Bow
Washburn
Old Zion Baptist Church
Fire at White House department store and buildings in St Paul
A blaze on the second floor of the White House department store in St Paul caused $600000 in damage to six nearby business buildings. The White House store suffered $145000, California Wine House $125008, Woolworths $100000, Fey Hotel $75000, with the cause still undetermined.
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ST. Paul
Minn
White House
Cedar
Minnesota
Seventh Street
California Wine House
Woolworth’s
Fey
Elks Case Heard Over Elks Home Purchase
Final arguments were heard before the Supreme Court in the case Charles A. Kelly et al versus Lawrence A. Sullivan regarding the purchase of Jacob Sleeper Hall from Boston University for an Elks home. Plaintiffs claim the meeting vote did not meet by law requirements a four fifths vote and a March ruling is pending.
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Supreme Court
Charles A. Kelly
Lawrence A. Sullivan
Boston Lodge of Elks
Jacob Sleeper Hall
Boston University
Elks
Kamiya Studying Chile Prospects for Japanese Emigration
Tadao Kamiya, manager of the Japanese Oriental Emigration Company, is in Chile to study the country’s prospects. He visits Santiago and will examine economic and settlement conditions for potential emigration programs.
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Santiago, Chili
Tadao Kamiya
The
Japanese Oriental Emigration Company
Chili
Carnegie to Aid Andover Alumni Dinner Announcement
Andrew Carnegie will contribute 25000 dollars to the Andover Academy fund drive aimed at raising 200000 dollars to purchase the Andover Theological Academy property. The pledge was announced at the Alumni Association dinner held at the University Club in New York on January 29.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Phillips Andover Academy
Andover Theological Academy
University Club
Havana Police Shakeup After Resignation Demands
Havana on Jan 29 reports Chief Jose Jerez resigned after government secretary Nicolas Alberdi demanded it and President Gomez named Ricardo Arnauto as successor for political reasons. Most of the secret police also offered resignations, saying they would not serve under Arnauto.
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Havana
Jose Jerez
Nicolas Alberdi
Gomez
Ricardo Arnauto
el Reconcentrado
Secret Police
Arnauto
50 Jump From Windows In Fire
In a celluloid factory room an explosion near the exit doors sparked a fast spreading blaze. About 50 workers crowded the few windows in a panic and leaped to the ice yard below as flames seared clothing. Around 20 were searched for burns and sent home for treatment.
Higgins Block Fire at Presque Isle destroys three stories
Higgins block a three story wooden building on North Main street fully involved as flames gutted Reeves restaurant and Knights of Pythias Hall after a defective electric wire sparked the blaze in Presque Isle Maine.
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Presque Isle
Higgins
Knights of Pythias
Reeves
Salada Tea Sold Only in Sealed Lead Packets
The finest tea grown in the world is Salada Tea sold only in sealed lead packets at all grocers. Od y
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Ody
Flim-flammers nab $400 in Boston area swindle
In Boston and nearby areas, several Italian men were swindled out of money. Tanzi Catolo of Somerville lost $60 plus a $100 money order after meeting two supposed countrymen. Campo Matteo and Michael Montedoro also fell for similar schemes losing $47 and $200 respectively as police pursued the suspects.
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Boston
Tanzi Catolo
Evergreen Square
Somerville
White Star Line
Son
Italy
Catolo
Lugi Negra
Negra
Donovan
Sheehan
Roughan
Campo Matteo
Model Place
Castle Street
Michael Montedoro
Colorado
Republic
Bulgars Note Hints at War Over Turkish Stance
Sofia reports the Bulgarian government has delivered a note to foreign powers complaining of Turkey’s irreconcilable attitude and declaring the Porte must be responsible for the consequences. The note seeks no intervention but warns of rising tension.
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Sofia
Turkey
Loeb May Become N Y Collector of Port
It was reported today that William Loeb Jr is likely to succeed Edward S Fowler as collector of the port of New York after March 4 with a decision expected later in the year.
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Loeb
N. Y
Port New York
William Loeb, Jr
Edward S. Fowler
Port of
New York
House Floor Sinks at Matinee Whist Party
A sudden collapse of about three feet in the floor at Mrs. Herbert Batchelder’s Montello street residence caused a panic among 40 players at a matinee whist party. Several women suffered bruises but no serious injuries were reported. the event was held under the Odd Ladies order.
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Middleboro
Herbert Batchelder
Montello Street
Order of Odd Ladies
Interment of Eugene Lynch in Springfield
Eugene Lynch of Boston died from injuries in the Republic disaster last Friday. His body was laid to rest at St. Michael's cemetery beside his mother and sister after a solemn Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church. More than 500 attendees joined prayers and services starting with a 9:30 a.m. home service and floral tributes surrounding the casket.
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Springfield
Nantucket Shoals
Eugene Lynch
Boston
Republic
St. Michael's Cemetery
Garrett &. Barry
John F. Spellman
Mgr
John T. Madden
St. Michael’s Cathedral
J. J. Tyrell
Mittineague
Morse-Made Sale Promotes New Lower Prices
Until yesterday they sold for 22.50 20 and 18 dollars. Now at 13.50 each they leave the store in lively fashion. Sizes range 34 to 42 regulars and stouts. Morse-Made products featured.
Town Splits Over Steamer at Block Island
Block Island Rhode Island waters recall a steamer war that split residents years ago as notices call for a special town meeting to decide on selling or leasing the steamer New Shoreham. The steamboat commissioners reportedly arranged a four year summer lease with Long Island Rail Road to run between Block Island and Montauk Point connecting with New York trains.
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Block Island
R. I
New Shoreham
Long Island Railroad Company
Montauk Point
New York
Grove Hall Postoffice to Open July First in Brookline District
Postmaster Mansfield announces a new Grove Hall branch postoffice will open July 1 on Blue Hill avenue near Warren street. Frank Folsom, Brookline postoffice chief clerk, will oversee operations.
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Mansfield
Grove Hall
Blue Hill Avenue
Warren Street
Frank Folsom
Brookline Postoffice
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Yale
Soldiers Field
Harvard Athletic Committee
Frantz
Harvard Rooters
Crimson
Seattle Athletic Club
Pacific Coast
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Mr. Cutts
West
Ollie” Cutts
Bates Street
Globe Shirt
Dr.Mixter
Rockland Lad
Salvationists
O’meara
Poultry Store
North Market Street
North Str
Wolf’s
Hanover
Portland Sts
Washington Street
Friend St
Union St
Kamiya
Old South Clothing Co
Talbot Co
Hanover Street
OLD South Price
Talbot’s
Washington St
Talbot
OD Stores
Hanover St
Iros
Carnegie
Andover
Adams Square
Packer
A. Gunsenhiser
Summer St
Essex St
South Terminal
Our
Wholesale Beef House
South Market Street
Wolf's
My Clothier
Portland Streets
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