Boston University Class of 1900 Elects Officers Amid Fraternity Tilt
The 1900 class of Boston University College of Liberal Arts elected day officers with Theta Delta Chi dominant. Raymond G. Clapp of East Boston won class marshal, while James M. Gage and Edmund L. Smiley received top honors as class orator and class poet respectively.
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Raymond G. Clapp
East Boston
Boston University
College of Liberal Arts
Theta Delta Chi
Clapp
Boys’ Latin School
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
Philosophical Club
James M. Gage
Athol
Edmund L. Smiley
Marblehead
Madison
N. J
Wesleyan Academy
Smiley
Edith Everett
Boston
Miss Everett
Manchester
N. H
Gamma Phi Beta Fraternity
Lucretia Berry
Chelsea
Berry
Hyannis
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
David
Wheeler
Gloucester
Theta Delta Cni
Everett W
Ellsworth man leads class day as 100th graduates
Lord of Ellsworth, Maine is a member of Beta Theta Pi. The farewellist is Miss Helen Follansbee of Boston, Alpha Phi. The class at the institution will number about one hundred, one of its largest ever. Class day set for June 6.
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Lord
Ellsworth
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Helen Follansbee
Boston
Alpha Phi Fraternity
North End dance hall cases flood Municipal Court
James Butler manager of Joseph Johnsons dance hall was found guilty and sentenced to one year in the House of Correction. Johnson himself received eighteen months. Patrick Doyle faced five inmates as continuance granted till May 8. Other defendants included Powers in breaking and entering and Baccaculacio for copper larceny. Nolan for receiving stolen wool. Crove for robbing Terciano. Diegman acquitted after McLean’s earlier blow.
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North End
Municipal Criminal Court
James Butler
Joseph Johnson
House of Correction
Butler
Johnson
Patrick Doyle
North Street
Thomas Powers
Harry Hall
Laconia Street
Giovanni Baccaculacio
Rooney
William S. Nolan
James Crove
Marchiano Terciano
Thomas Diegman
John McLean
McLean
Gas wrangle opens gas investigation session
George W Anderson argues for access to stockholders meeting records of gas companies during the inquiry. R M Morse and William M Butler contend records are available but object to Anderson examining them. The committee reserves its decision.
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Trust
George W. Anderson
R. M. Morse
William M. Butler
Coke Company
Anderson
Hotel Tivoli Seized by Metropolitan Park Commission
The Metropolitan Park Commission has taken the Hotel Tivoli at Nantasket owned by the Burkhardts, ordering the bar closed. No liquor may be sold within 400 feet of the reservation limits. The hotel spans 28,000 square feet and the commission’s action covers about half the area and more than half the property's value.
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Metropolitan Park Commission
Burkhardts
Nantasket
Commission
Beacon Street Office Block Raises Nine Stories High
The Beacon building at Nos. 8 and 10 Beacon Street in Boston will be nine stories with about seventy-five offices and two stores. Designed by Andrews Jaques and Rantoul, the triangle-shaped lot measures 4 feet on Beacon Street and 70 feet to Atheneum land, with Amberst sandstone first story and red brick upper facade.
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Beacon
Beacon Street
Fifty Associates
Boston
Andrews
Jaques
Rantoul
Atheneum
Amherst
Hart Seeks Higher Boston Tax Limit to Relax Debt Rules
Mayor Thomas N. Hart Urges Legislature to raise Boston tax limit from 9 to 12 to gain borrowing capacity and fund city projects without special legislation. He contends Boston can manage its affairs with revised tax rules, citing schoolhouse needs and loans totaling several million dollars. The hearing included Kiley, Batley, Matthews, and other civic leaders.
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Boston
Thomas N. Hart
Hart
Kiley
Common Council
Batley
Nathan Matthews
Henry Parkman
Cape Cod Canal Bill Sparks House Debate
The Cape Cod Canal bill prompted discussion in the House over whether to act Monday or Wednesday. Mr Engstrom of Boston urged postponement to Wednesday while Mr Francis of New Bedford objected.
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Stone
Springfield
Francis
Messrs
MacCartney
Rockland
Carey
Haverhill
Engstrom
Mellen
Worcester
Newton
Everett
Garfield
Brockton
Massachusetts
Boston
Colby
Globe Bank
Henderson
Rowley
Keene
Stoneham
B. Andrews
Nantucket
Edward H. Ceckham
Cape Cod Canal
New Bedford
Donovan's Seat Candidate Nominated in Ward 8 Caucus
At the Ward 8 Democratic caucus Joseph P. Lomasney was nominated to fill the vacancy created by Edward J. Donovan's resignation as city clerk. Lomasney faced no opposition as 365 voters were registered. Martin Lomasney and other city leaders attended, highlighting family and ward influence.
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Joseph P. Lomasney
Edward J. Donovan
Lomasney
Hendricks Club
Martin Lomasney
Donovan
Kiley
Common Council
Hart and
Leftovitch
Representative Horgan
J. P. Lomasney
Ward 8
Southern Pines Resort Promises Golf and Lodging in North Carolina
Southern Pines, a premier health and leisure resort on the Seaboard Airline, touts top golf links in the South. The area lists hotels such as Piney Woods Inn, Ozone Hotel, and Prospect House with excursion tickets sold at ticket offices including the Boston office at 306 Washington Street.
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Southern Pines
Great Health and Leasure Resort
North Carolina
Directy
Seaboard
South
Piney Woods Inn
Ozone Hotel
Prospect House
Boston
Washington Street
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Cushman Bros. CO
New York
Hudson St
Philadelphia
Front St
Washington
F St
N. W. Pittsburg
McCance
J. M. Gage For Glass Orator
Cluett Peabody & CO
James E. Butler
New Beacon
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Mr. Anderson
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Tivoli
Park Commission
Nantasket Beach Reservation
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