Harvard PhD candidate Hutchings passes gruelling oral exam
Chesley M. Hutchings of 11 Dana Street Cambridge endured a three hour oral in romance languages before 18 Harvard professors to earn a perfect 100 percent. A native of the Carolinas he demonstrated fluency in 15 languages and outstanding memory as the panel noted the feat.
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Harvard University
Chesley M. Hutchings
Dana Street
Cambridge
Harvard
Hutchings
Carolinas
Laying of the Stone Postponed at Brookline Synagogue
The corner stone laying for the new Jewish Synagogue on Harvard Street Brookline was delayed by yesterday's storm. The ceremony nearly ended with bidding by congregation members to be the honor of laying the stone.
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Harvard Street
Brookline
Brookline Breaks Ground for New Temple Kehillath Israel
The ceremony led by Harry Edelstone saw many Brookline Jewish residents attend as the new Temple Kehillath Israel rises at 440 Harvard Street near Coolidge Corner opposite Beals Street. Albert Hurwitz chaired the event, with remarks from Charles Rowley and David Laurie. Hail halted the speeches briefly, then Rabbi Henry R. Gold led prayers. The $150000 building will house worship, a community centre, and a Jewish school for children. construction aims for completion by fall holidays.
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Harry Edelstone
Temple Kehillath Israel
Harvard Street
Coolidge Corner
Beals Street
Edelstone
Albert Hurwitz
Charles F. Rowley
Brookline Board of Selectmen
David Laurie
Chelsea
Temple
Henry R. Gold
Temple Adath Jeshurum
Roxbury
Boy Scouts
Home For
Brookline
Police Officer Bitten by Dog in Jamaica Plain Case
Patrolman Edgar Jackson of Station 138 Jamaica Plain was bitten on the left thumb by a dog owned by George Belham of 2 Goldsmith Place. He shot the animal after it snapped at him and the dog’s carcass was sent to the stationhouse for health board review for rabies.
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Edgar Jackson
Jamaica Plain
George Belham
Goldsmith Place
Jackson
Belham
Board of Health
Stores Adopt Summer Closing Hours in Boston
A group of 35 Boston stores announced a summer schedule through the Retail Trade Board of the Boston Chamber of Commerce. From June 15 to September 15, closing time will be 5 p.m. instead of 5:30, and Saturdays in July and August will see full-day closings except July 1. The plan aims to give employees relief during the hot months.
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Boston
Retail Trade Board of the
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Department
Butler’s, Inc
Chandler & Co., Inc
Gilchrist Co
Houghton & Dutton Co
Man Stabbed by Crowd in South Richmond
A Virginia Railway and Power Co. motorman was stabbed to death after an argument on his car in South Richmond. He fled, was pursued by a passing car’s driver who sped off. The mob overtook the vehicle and killed him. Four arrests reported as public excitement ran high.
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Richmond
Virginia Railway & Power Co
Haverhill liquor raid tale tests girl sleuth plan
Kay Durfee a Bradford Academy graduate who became a dry agent is said to have procured evidence for a raid on an organist and music teacher in Haverhill. She faces potential legal action to prove her claims or admit they were an overheated imagination as Mrs. Herbert W. Downes and Marion Coates move to defend their reputations.
Jack Pickford Leaves Boston for New York Bride Awaited
Jack Pickford departed Boston on the noon train to New York amid rumors of a betrothal to Marilyn Miller. Marilyn Miller was at South Station to say goodbye with tears as Pickford promised a future visit before a West tour and eventual marriage.
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Jack Pickford
Boston
New York
Marilyn Miller
South Station
Sally
Miss Miller
Eddie Mahans Father Dead in Natick at 83
Patrick Mahan 83 of 54 Main street Natick died yesterday at home. Civil War veteran and longtime Natick public official. Father of Eddie Mahan Harvard football star. Funeral from home tomorrow with Requiem High Mass at St Patrick Church. Burial in St Patrick Cemetery Natick. Born in Ireland he lived in Natick 71 years and held multiple local posts. Married 1867 to Julia Kelliher. ten children survived. Shoemaker by trade.
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Patrick Mahan
Main Street
Natick
Mahan
Ireland
America
Morse Institute
Five Cent Savings Bank of
Radio Party at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Radio enthusiasts gather at Bowdoin Square Theatre for a Radio Party Tuesday night to hear concerts and world news broadcast live and share in a pleasurable social event. The evening showcases the growing interest in radio as more than a fad.
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Bowdoin Sq
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Memorial Firemen Services Held at Forest Hills Cemetery
Memorial services were held yesterday for Veterans and active Boston firefighters at Forest Hills Cemetery. The event honored the Firemen's Association of Boston and the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department with all the customary pomp and circumstance.
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Boston
Forest Hills Cemetery
Boston Fire Department
Veteran Firemen’s Association of Boston
The
Boston Fire and Protective Department
Firefighters Honor Fallen Colleagues At Memorial Ceremony
Congressman Tague spoke praising fire service heroes in a solemn event by the firemen’s monument. Rev Henry Lyons officiated, veterans and active members gathered under a tent as taps sounded and graves were decorated. A procession from Bristol street fire headquarters featured many city and state dignitaries and fire department groups.
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Congressman Tague
Henry Lyons
St. Augustine’ Church
South
Boston
Tague
St. Augustine's
Bristol Street
Frank B. Cook
Russell Fire Club
J. J. Caine
Officers’ Club
Stephen L. King
Charitable Association
The
Fire and Protective Department
Russell Club
Boston Fire Department
Jamaica Plain Veteran Firemen’s Association
Charlestown
Roxbury
Envelopes and Petticoats Featured in Local Sale
Envelopes nainsook with tucking and fine lace priced at 1.50 dollars. Petticoats cambric hip hem quoted at 1.50 dollars. Nightgowns flesh and orchid batistes trimmed with lace or hemstitching offered at 62 cents each.
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Old Natick
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