Endowment Drive at Boston University Surpasses Half Goal
Dr William Edwards Huntington announced two $5000 subscriptions toward a 400000 endowment drive with daily receipts totaling 18612 to date 286205 raised 113795 left to raise in three days Brown Memorial and Medical School teams contributed while Huntington and Warren pledged 10000 and 2500 respectively McWaters quartet performed daily at Lorimer Hall as graduates mount a national canvass.
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William Edwards Huntington
Boston University
Bates
Germany
Huntington
New York
McWaters
Law School
How the Campaign Stood Last Night
Campaign totals show $400000 to be raised with 286205 balance to be collected. Sam reported yesterday that 18612 was on day previous and 267593 grand total yesterday. With three days remaining, the close of campaign is Saturday night.
Comment on Carnegie report praises Boston University Medical School
The speaker noted that the Carnegie Foundation report, while praising Boston University Medical School, hints that a well run institution with modest funds could merit endowments. He added that the remarks apply to other university departments as well.
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Terday
Carnegie Foundation
Boston University Medical School
Boston University
Sturgis Resigns as Schoolhouse Commissioner
Mayor Fitzgerald accepted the resignation of R. Clipston Sturgis from the Board of Schoolhouse Commissioners and Sturgis retired from city service. City Engineer Jackson named temporary member. Logue declined to replace Sturgis.
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R. Clipston Sturgis
Sturgis
Jackson
Charles H. Logue
Cook's Friend Sues Peary Over Arctic Loot
Rudolph Francke allied with Dr. Frederick A. Cook sues Commander Robert E. Peary for 10000 dollars alleging half the value of Arctic furs and tusks purchased from natives. Francke says Peary seized the collection after finding him ill at Etah and forced payment for transport home, claiming some proceeds were for ex President Roosevelt.
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Rudolph Francke
Frederick A. Cook
Robert E. Peary
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Arctic
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Peary
Etah
America
Roosevelt
City Nurses Graduated At Long Island Hospital
Long Island Hospital held graduation exercises for 22 nurses amid a gardenlike setting. Mayor Fitzgerald trustees and 500 guests attended the 8 o clock ceremony in the chapel as Edward M. Gallagher led as master of ceremonies praising the graduates for their demanding training and exemplary standard.
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Long Island Hospital
Fitzgerald
Edward M. Gallagher
America
McCarthy Says He Will File Charges Against Civil Service Commission
There was no action against the Civil Service Commission at the State House meeting. J. J. McCarthy, port surveyor, had been expected to press charges but stated he would file them on Monday later in the day.
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State House
Civil Service Commission
J. J. McCarthy
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Somerville High Wins After Sixth Inning Rally
Somerville High defeated Medford High 6 to 4 at the High School Athletic Field. A sixth inning rally and two Medford errors changed a 4-2 deficit into a Somerville victory as Joe Fahey tired on the mound for Medford.
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Somerville High
Medford High
Joe Fahey
Everett High
Somerville
McKown
Norton
Newton Policeman Suspended 30 Days After Hearing
Mayor Hatfield announced Patrolman John B. Champon suspended for 30 days following a hearing. Champon was charged with assaulting John H. Somerville, a towerman at the Riverside signal tower of the Boston & Albany. Champon says he only pushed Somerville. Somerville fell.
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John H. Somerville
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Boston & Albany
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William Gitlin A Boston Labor Leader Born in Minsk 1888
William Gitlin secretary of the Boston Ladies Tailors and Dressmakers Union was born in Minsk Russia in 1888. He moved to Boston at 16 and learned garment making with his brothers Jacob and Barney earning a strong local and city reputation. He helped reorganize the union in 1907 and has served multiple offices plus national convention and Labor Day committee roles.
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Boston Ladies’ ‘Tailors and Dressmakers’ Union
Gitlin
Ladies’ Garment Workers
Philadelphia
Boston Central Labor Union
Murphy
Vassar College Commencement Features Ruth E Marceau Speaker
Ruth E Marceau of Wollaston Mass tops her class of 217 graduates at Vassar College commencement in Poughkeepsie Ny. Her athletic work earns praise from classmates while President Master notes changes including the retirement of librarian Frances A Wood after 43 years of service.
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N. Y
Ruth E. Marceau
Wollaston
Mass
Vassar College
Miss Marceau
Master
Frances A. Wood
The Kings of England William of Orange Reign Timeline
William of Orange, grandson of Charles I, born 1600, becomes king after Mary II. He and Mary rule under the Declaration of Rights while Mary governs at times. His reign sees war victories in Flanders and domestic peace across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Holland, with cheap religious books aiding the established church. He dies March 8, 1702. Anne succeeds.
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Holland
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America
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France
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