Old Boston National Bank Marks Century of Banking
An elderly depositor and cashier Chester S. Stafford reflect on the bank’s 100 years at 59 State Street. They recall early 19th century money, state charter days, and the Curtis family leadership, noting a spotless record, era changes, and the bank’s long service to its customers.
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Boston National Bank
State Street
Chester S. Stafford
Mr. Stafford
Marshall
Stars House
Curtis
Pauusing
West Point to be rebuilt by Boston firm of architects
Cram Goodhue and Ferguson of Boston have won the contract to redesign West Point. The plan involves 21 new buildings, a new layout, and landscape work by Olmstead Brothers. The layout preserves key existing structures and adds a military museum, a new landing stage, and a large athletic field for football and track.
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Boston
Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson
War Department
Secretary of War
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Ralph Adams Cram
New Hampshire
Hampton Falls
Europe
Japan
F. W. Ferguson
Harmonshire
Portsmouth
Dartmouth College Scientific Department
Goodhue
West
Olmstead Ros
Brookline
Whitehall
Cram, Goodhue & Feerguson
New York City
Lowell Mills Open Amid Strikes as Both Sides Claim Gain
Lowell June 1 opening of mill gates sparks clash between agents and strikers over labor strength. Agents cite rising loom totals and hired help while unions insist gains are limited and demand a 10 percent raise. Officials pledge daily roll calls and coordinated statements as community braces for developments.
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William S. Southworth
Hamilton
Appleton Mills
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Bell Time
Boston Bank Eager to Start Second Century
A figure heads home with his hat and coat after a long day, preparing to begin the second century of the Old Boston National Bank. The note hints at a milestone celebration and continued operations into a new era for the bank and its customers.
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Boston National Bank
Anderton to Coach State Rifle Team
Thomas Anderton, superintendent of the First Corps of Cadets Armory, has been selected to coach the state rifle team, bringing detailed marksmanship expertise and leadership to the program.
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Thomas Anderton
First Corps of Cadets Armory
Massachusetts Rifle Team Appointed for Sea Girt Trip
Colonel J G White appoints T G R P as professional coach of the Massachusetts state rifle team to represent the state at Sea Girt New Jersey next fall.
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J. G. White
Massachusetts
Sea Girt
N. J
Philadelphia committee plans careful Liberty Bell transport
A Philadelphia committee for the Liberty Bell celebration met Charlestown with the City Council and carnival group. They urged great care to avoid cracking the bell, proposing a rubber-tired vehicle for transport. Philadelphia appropriated $10,000 for the 60 member escort.
Irish Lad to Start in American Derby Saturday
Chicago June 1 It is now assured that Trish Lad Whitney F. Duryea s great colt as well as Onatus and Yard arm will be starters in the American Derby next Saturday The play has been unusually heavy from all sections of the country.
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Chicago
Trish Lad
Whitney F. Duryea
Onatus
Yardarm
Wellington Hillside sale spurs Boston suburban growth
A large crowd bought homes at Wellington Hillside on Decoration Day benefiting from a parcel plan with instalments paid to the International Trust Company. Buyers expect rapid development along Blue Hill boulevard and park section as suburb lots fill and a major building movement unfolds in Boston.
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Wellington Hillside
Blue Hill Boulevard
Park
Boston
International Trust Company
Rush for President Capen's Autographs Enlivens College Hill
Tufts College witnessed a wild rush as juniors bought the annual Brown and Blue with President Elmer E. Capen signatures. The first 20 copies sold out in minutes, favoring 13 named male students and 5 women, who claimed autographs during the chaotic, footballlike scramble.
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President Capen
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Tufts College
Tufts
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Ang Hye
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Shelburns Walls
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Auburn
Ale
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Lenn
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Azores Islands
Harold, Haskell
Rockland
Dennis
A. Galarneau
Holyoke
Leon F. Cutler
Montpelier
Federico Glenton, Jr
Nashua
N. H
Ruth A. Sibley
Spencer
Ethel M. Phillips
Somerville
Alice G. Cummings
Jessie M. Parker
Uxbridge
Chorgiana Clark
Laurels Won Without Honor Burn the Forehead
Boston law graduates received diplomas from Judge James R. Dunbar as Attorney-General Parker urged new lawyers to honor the bar. Parker stressed actions over words and urged pursing truth, duty, and public trust, warning that laurels won without honor burn the forehead.
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Parker
Association
Witch of June Carnival Coaches Parade Plan
The Witch of June Carnival Association will stage a coaching parade in one morning division with prizes for best appearing vehicles. Details available from the coaching committee at the carnival association city square Charlestown.
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Witch of June Carnival Association
Association
Carnival Association
City Square
Charlestown
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