Mass Meeting At Tech Hails $2.5 Million Gift
Huntington Hall at Institute of Technology echoed with three cheers for a donor named Smith who gave 2.5 million dollars to the institute. President Maclaurin praised business support and pledged rebuilding as a unified whole. Students voted to send an appreciation letter through the president to Mr. Smith.
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Institute of Technology
America
Smith
Tech
Maclaurin
President Maclaurin Remarks on Gift Name
President R C Maclaurin spoke about the gift and its associated name, noting significance and implications. The brief remarks centered on recognition and the proper attribution tied to the donation.
That's Always the Way at Wolf's Panama Shirts
Shoppers discuss Wolf's window display for Panama shirts with mercerized fabric. One man notes the regular price of 1.25 while another points to a special sale at 89 cents and 1.25, praising French folded cuffs, a matching soft collar, and a new military pocket.
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Hanover
Portland
Governor Foss Signs Presidential Primary Bill Into Law
Governor Foss signed the presidential primary bill yesterday afternoon. The law provides for direct election of delegates to the national convention and a preferential vote for President and Vice President.
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Foss
Massachusetts Governor backs presidential primaries bill
The Governor signs the Legislature’s presidential primaries act. It provides for delegates from congressional districts with alternates, eight at large delegates with eight alternates, and any presidential ticket on the ballot. The secretary of state clarifies how delegates and alternates may be listed on nominating papers.
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United States
Massachusetts
Eugene WN. Foss
Langtry
Retailers Lose Licenses Over Bottled Goods Sales
The licensing board notified 27 retailers citywide for violating license conditions by selling bottled goods over the bar. Four are in Charlestown, two in Dorchester, two in South Boston, and others in East Boston Brighton West Roxbury and surrounding areas. Police reports and the brand bottle bill prompted action. three hotels are also expected to lose licenses.
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Charlestown
Dorchester
Boston
Brighton
West Roxbury
tfMe Licensing Board
Pd&1st
Th Licensing Board
Car Wrecks Cab On Ward-Bound East Boston Ferry Run
A car struck a taxi near the Washington and Franklin area just before midnight, sending the taxi careening. Driver Philip J. E. of 111 Boylston Street Malden was thrown to the ground as the cab was demolished. Two passengers were in the cab. one injured and removed by another vehicle.
Free Sugar Bill Passes House With Bipartisan Support
Washington March 15 the Democratic free sugar bill passed the House 198 to 103 aided by 24 Republican votes. Seven Democratic defections from Louisiana and Colorado offset gains. Representative Martin of Colorado blocked a late attempt to fix plans for the excise tax bill.
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House
Louisiana
Colorado
Martin
Plan North End Concert Gathers Large City Audience
More than 1000 people filled St John s Hall last year for the annual concert famed in this city for theater managers generosity in supplying talent. The organizing committee expects a similarly large crowd next Monday night as theatres again pledge favorites to boost St Stephen s Church with advance ticket sales.
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St. John’s Hall
St. Stephen’s Church
Selfishness Cited in Divorces Before Judge Quinn
Mabel Newton 28 years asked for divorce from Oscar J. Newton traveling salesman, saying he deserted her in June after their January 1908 marriage. He wrote that they should never have married and he is too selfish. John T. White sought permanent separation from Eva A. married in 1891. he claimed she left for Bath, Maine, then returned to Boston. The judge questioned White about his wife’s companion, a 21 year old man.
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Mabel Newton
Quinn
Oscar J. Newton
John T. White
Eva A
Boston
Bath
Marc Red
Yiddish Drama Opens at Grand Opera House Boston
The Grand Opera House on Washington Street hosts a new Yiddish drama company with actors from New York and local talent. Rozetta Cohen substitutes for Celia Adler as leading lady due to illness. Manager H J Leviton says a dedicated Yiddish theatre will be built soon after plans are completed.
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New York City
Celia Adler
Jacob Adler
Rozetta Cohen
New York
H. J. Leviton
Boston
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