Gas Meter Inspector Income Under Scrutiny by Committee
At a private hearing the committee on manufactures examined Gas Inspector Charles D. Jenkins About a $2000 salary and an estimated $4000 yearly net income from office fees The panel questioned why books were not kept and plans to draft a bill barring further appropriation of meter fees. Jenkins said net income likely around $4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Manufactures
Commonwealth
Charles D. Jenkins
Huntress
House
Jenkins
German Ambassador Von Holleben Feted at Cambridge Visit
The German ambassador Baron Von Holleben spent a day at Cambridge with a sequence of lunches and tours. He spoke in favor of a German Museum modeled on Nuremburg and praised benefits to art and history. Harvard figures and students gave him widespread cordial reception at Memorial Hall and other campus sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Baron von Holleben
Memorial Hall
Professor Munsterburg
Nuremburg
Francke
Harvard
Schilling
Putnam
Law School
Peabody and Aggasiz
Claverly
Randolph
Hasty Pudding
Alpha Delta Phi
Signet
Munsterburg
Coolidge
Santayana
Hampshire County National Bank Reorganized Leaders Named
The Hampshire County National Bank completed reorganization with John W. Mason named president and A. Macumber as cashier. Mason, a district court special justice and son of the Chief Justice, will oversee a bank reopening on April 1 with capital of 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rampshire County Bank
Northampton
Hampshire County National Bank
John W. Mason
A. Macumber
Hampshire Bank
Lewis Warner
Macumber
Mason
District Court
Supreme Bench
Boston Man Chosen to Dartmouth Captaincy
Herbert C. Collar of Boston class of ’99 has been elected captain of the Dartmouth athletic team after T. W. Chase’s resignation. Collar, a top 440 yard man, belongs to Alpha Delta Phi and Dragon fraternities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Collar
Dartmouth
Hanover
N. H
Boston
T. W. Chase
Collar
Alpha Delta Phi
Dragon
Hotel Benedict A Charity House For Working Girls
Salvation Army opens Hotel Benedict on Common street as a home for working girls with a cafe on the ground floor and separate lodging for those who cannot pay. The five story brick building, heated by steam and lit by gas, houses a parlor, writing desk, books, and self supplied kitchens, with access from Bowdoin Square through a public dedication ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Benedict
Common Street
Hollis
Warrenton Streets
Salvationists
Bowdoin Square Hall
New England Guards
Brimmer School
Washington Street
Democratic Victory at Portsmouth Local Election
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on March 14 the Democratic candidate Calvin Page defeated Albert Judkins to win the mayoralty. Democrats secured six of ten Aldermen and seven of eighteen Councilmen, while Republicans hold a two vote majority on the joint ballot, following a previous Republican mayoral win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N.H
Calvin Page
Albert &. Judkins
The Cushing Process Promises Alcoholic Removal
An advertisement from Cushing Medical Supply Co describes a “Scientific Process of Iraq” by M D Cushing for removing pests and “deadly elements” in alcoholic liquors. It offers a book of information and a price list, listing Boston and New York addresses for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushing
Iraq
M.D
Cushing Medical Supply CO
Washington St
Boston
Sixth Ave
Fulton
New York
Salvation Army Hotel for Girls Opens in Boston
The hotel, built as a charitable venture for poor girls earning small salaries, opens for business with comfortable rooms and a good table at 2.60 to 6 per week. Mrs Clara M Brown serves as superintendent and Ensign Mrs Bisbee as matron, with portraits of Mr and Mrs Washington Benedict in the parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cozens
Boston
Opeb LG Goffe
Washington Benedict
Benedict
Salvation Army
Clara M. Brown
Ensign
Dedication Address Delayed by Illness at New Structure
At 3 o'clock an inspection of the new structure was held with contributors and friends in attendance. Consul Mrs Booth Tucker could not deliver the dedicatory address due to illness, sending a telegram of regret and promising an extended visit with Commander Tucker. The address was delivered by Lieutenant Colonel Cozens of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth-Tucker
Tucker
Cozens
Boston
Remains Found After Battle Near Santiago
The Navy reports a Spanish seaman died aboard the Gloucester while bringing him ashore from the wreck of the Pluton. Remains were found in a chair four miles west of Santiago. officials believe Villamil’s body lies at sea.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Portland
Regent
Santiago
Villamil
Proctor
Gloucester
Man hanged for murder built by his own hands
In Atlanta on March 14 Robert Lewis was hanged for killing Charles Haynes, foreman on a new building project. Lewis, who had been a worker, built his own gallows two years earlier after Haynes discharged him. He shot Haynes in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Robert Lewis
Charles Haynes
Lewis
Haynes
America s reply to Italy in China policy
Washington March 14 The ambassadors and ministers in Washington representing powers with large interests in China have reported the substance of the United States reply to Italy. The United States will maintain a disinterested neutrality regarding Italian designs at San Men Bay and diplomats consider the stance pivotal in the Chinese situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
United States
Italy
San Man Bay
Hert refuses Boston Almshouse post over pay
Alvin T. Hert deputy warden at Indiana State Reformatory declined the offer to be superintendent of the Boston Almshouse and Hospital on Long Island due to salary doubts. The acting superintendent Condon remains in position and is a candidate for promotion. Deputy Nathan D. Allen of the State Prison may be reopened as a negotiating option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin T. Hert
Indiana State Reformatory
Boston Almshouse
Long Island
Condon
Nathan D. Allen
Sparrows Targeted as Common Nest Destruction Continues
Kennedy leads armed force against sparrows removing nest lids and lamps on the Common. About 1500 nests destroyed and 200 eggs scrambled while electric work quiets current. Angell pushes sparrow evidence to Mayor Quincy amid public support and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Public Grounds Department
Electric Company
Mille Street
Angell
Mr. Angell
Milk Street
Henry C. Hutchins
Edward Hutchins
Minnie Trehey
Quincy
Beacon Street
Pia
Navy chiefs to hoist flag aboard Chicago on March 2
Rear Admiral Howison expects to hoist his flag on the Chicago on March 2 before being relieved at the Boston Navy Yard by Rear Admiral Picking and departing for the South Atlantis station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howison
Boston Navy Yard
Picking
Chicago
South Atlantis
Dominion line steamer Canada sails for Queenstown and Liverpool
The Dominion line steamer Canada under Captain Enoch Maddox departs Pier 6 Hoosac Tunnel docks at 1 this afternoon for Queenstown and Liverpool. Fifty five first cabin, thirty second cabin and 1 percent steerage passengers aboard including saloon travelers such as Mr H M Belcher Mr G H Bishop Miss Theresa Blake Captain R S Clift Mrs Florance and many others. The Right Rev Dr Young Bishop of Athabasca is listed among the passengers along with Mrs Young and Miss Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Line Steamer
Canada
Enoch Maddox
Hoosac Tunnel
Queenstown
Liverpool
H. M. Belcher
G. H. Bishop
J. E. Bizzey
Parkman Blake
Blake
Theresa H. Blake
T. Brophy
R. 5. Clift
F. Dyke
C. Earle
E. L. Florance
Florance
Eustace Lee Florance
Rosalie Florance
Hattie Gardner
Hird
Bird
W. A. Huntley
C. E. Ingersoll
Joseph J. Jacobs
Johnson
John Little
Harold Little
A. T. Hittie
Sarah May
Laurens Maynard
Henry J. Mitshell
Mitchell
Henry Mitchell
W. J. Nicholson
Scott H. Perky
H. D. Perky
Robinson
Emile Ropes
Ir. Rosatto
J. B. Rosatto
J. James Slessor
Diana Stevens
Elizabeth Stevens
F. H. Thompson
Kk.w. Upton
Roger Upton
Marion C. Upton
Edwin Valty
Valty
W. B. Watts
J. K. Whinerey
Ray
Infant
Dr. Young
Athabasca
Young
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Kferfeeborforod
Ists
Baron von
Holleben
Gov. Wolcott
Bellevue Hospital
Atall Druggists
Walt Ea Aca
Boston Tailoring CO
Washington &T
He Shington
Atkinson
Wood
Los Angeles
Bowery
Summer Street
Jordan.Marsh & Co
Ben
Young Woren
Iraresz
NEW
Salvation Army Home For Working Girls
Castoria
America
HERT
London
Germany
Sparrow
Moran
Stevens
John B. Moran
Suffolk Superior Criminal Court
Sughrue
Shawwestttss
Tremont Street
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