Catholic University reports assets over one million dollars
The closing exercises at Caldwell Hall revealed the Catholic University of America's finances with assets and resources valued at 1,003,801. The Pope’s bishop collection added 113,550 from 77 dioceses with 15 more yet to hear. A contingent fund aims for 10,000 upfront and 200,000 raised since the Waggaman collapse. Notables include Archbishops Williams Farley Ryan Quigley and Bishops Spalding Foley among subscribers.
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Washington
Catholic University of America
Caldwell Hall
Mer. O’connell
Thomas F. Waegaman
Williams
Boston
Farley
New York
Ryan
Philadelphia
Quigley
Chicago
Spalding
Peoria
Foley
Detroit
Waggaman
Mer. Falconio
Prices On Display Across Local Market Window
Shoppers note a sequence of price tags showing items at 95c, 1.50, 2.50, and discount bundles of 6.00 8.00 and 10.00. Additional numbers include 1.25 1.98 and 3.95, reflecting the day's varying offerings.
Hosiery Sample Sale Across Wide Color Range
Manufacturer offers women’s hosiery in plain and lace effects with colors including black tan green navy and more. Pricing lists 25c and 29c hosiery at 196 33c and 37c hosiery at 280e and 50c hosiery at essseeee BDC.
Manufacturing samples of muslins and tuckings neckwear
We bought samples of muslins and tuckings to make neckwear. There were several hundred pieces, and we will sell part of them at per sample.
No Bond Issue for Winthrop Votes Down Purchase
Winthrop voters reject $250000 bond for the Revere Company water plant by 379 to 356. Taxpayers label the price excessive, citing plant valuation and expected profits. Compromise efforts possible as opposition warns against indebting the town to supply army posts.
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Winthrop
Revere Company
Kimball
Boston
Pillsbury
Washington
Selectman Pope
Wesley A. Gove
Editor-Yes Insisted on Reading Yem Aloud
A brief note reports editors insisting on reading Yem aloud during a session reflecting on controversial content. The line underscores tension over language use and editorial control.
The Back Room Portrait Mystery
Samuel Stover, a Roxbury photographer, shares a tale of a mysterious young man seeking a beloved old friend’s picture. A week later Dorothy Wilson’s return and a tease of a historical collection set up a planned reunion with Roland Clarkson.
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Samuel Stover
Wilson
Oregon
Ohio
Stover
Dorothy Wilson
Clarkson
Garfield
Grant
Roland Clarkson
Dorothy
Hell Bent Hank Survives Duel in Fractured Crime Tale
In a chaotic showdown, Hell Bent Hank kills Relish Battle Axe Bill and scatters 10 of Hank's 12 followers, while Stealthy Steve survives a lung wound. Hank faces Steve with an empty pistol, prompting a tense standoff as the plot shifts toward Dorothy and a photographer named Samuel Stover amid further suspense.
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Augustus Porkenlard
New York
Pecan
Agatha
Stealthy
Steve
Suburington-on-the-Hudson
Prince Itchi- Scratch
Constantinople
Parkenlard
Glanissa
Dead Man's Plateau
H. B. Hank
Bill
Hell
Hank
Miss Parkenfard
Hell Bent
Clarissa Schnitzel
Hell Hounds
Mattress Advertisement Claims 60 Day Trial and Low Price
An ad promotes a New Felt Mattress boasting thirty years of reputation and a sixty day trial. It emphasizes high quality materials hand laid white felt and fancy ticking, offering lasting service at a $12.00 price.
Caterpillars on car tracks scare Wakefield residents
On upper Albion Street in Wakefield millions of woolly brown tail moth caterpillars swarm across the ground and cling to electric car tracks. The uncleared nests last winter left trees trailing with caterpillars that crush beneath wheels and whip into a churned, greasy dust along the rails.
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Wakefield
Albion Street
Veteran Captain Charles P. Smith Receives 8 Year Certificate
Captain Charles P. Smith of Engine Company 1 Dorchester Avenue South Boston was awarded an eight year veterans certificate by Fire Commissioner Wells for faithful meritorious service. At 64 he has served 81 years in the department, rising from lieutenant at Engine 9 in 1890 to captain at Engine 15 in 1893.
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Charles P. Smith
Dorchester Avenue
South
Boston
Wells
Smith
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