Abolish City Council Urged At Boot and Shoe Meeting
Samuel J. Elder urged Boston adopt a town meeting style appropriation by a large assembly and use a commission for expenditures. He called to abolish the Board of Aldermen and the Commons Council citing two legislative bodies as wasteful. Officers for next year were elected, including Alfred W. Donovan of Rock.
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Samuel J. Elder
Boot and Shoe Club
Hotel Brunswick
Boston
Board of Aldermen and the Commons Council
Mr. Mider
Manchester
London
England
New York
City Hall
Finance Commission
Alfred W. Donovan
Rock
Land, President, and Officers Named in Organization
The document lists Elisha W. Cobb as president and William L. Ratcliffe as first vice-president. Edwin Ss. Woodbury serves as second vice-president, George Houghton as third vice-president, Frederick M. Haynes as secretary, J. Howard Field as assistant secretary, and J. Howard Field as treasurer.
Carreno in Jordan Hall Delivers Vigorous Piano Recital
Mme Teresa Carreno appeared in Jordan Hall yesterday, playing Beethoven Waldstein, Chopin pieces, Schumann Symphonic Studies, Brahms Seegestad and others. The critic notes a bold old-school style, moments of brilliance, but critiques damped pedal use and uneven rhythm, highlighting the Chopin Nocturne No. 22 and the thunderous prelude as standout moments.
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Mme
Teresa Carreno
Jordan Hall
Waldstein
Chopin
Schumann
Brahms
Am Seegestadt
Mme. Carreno
Mme, Carreno
Supreme Court ruling limits damages for mental suffering
Justice Rugg writes the court set aside a $2100 jury award to Mrs. Mary Sullivan against Old Colony Street Railway for mental suffering after her injury and her child’s death. The decision holds recovery for mental distress is limited to the direct effects of physical injury and that perpetual fears or instincts cannot be deemed voluntary acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Rugg
Mary Sullivan
Old Colony Street Railway Company
Sullivan
Noted Low ell Lawyer George R Richardson Dies by Own Hand
Low ell mass city mourns as George R Richardson a respected lawyer and civic figure dies from self inflicted gunshot wound at his Nesmith street home He had battled illness and mental distress physicians say he was not fully responsible for his actions Funeral set for Saturday at 2 30 PM from his home with family and colleagues paying tribute to his integrity and kindness.
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Lowell
George R. Richardson
Harvard Law School
Richardson, Trull & Weir
Middlesex County
Irish
Richardson
Lytle Wins 180-Mile Auto Race in Savannah
Herbert Lytle won the 180 mile race for runabouts in Savannah Georgia finishing in 1 hour 85 minutes 4 seconds J B Lorimer was the only other contestant to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytle
Savannah
Herbert Lytle
J. B. Lorimer
Lawrence Girl Seeks Lost Family After Years of Waiting
Harriet Nelson, 19, of Lawrence, longs to meet her mother father sister and brother. A mysterious visitor questions her about herself as she clings to hope of uncovering birth identity. Picked up on a Providence beach nearly 17 years ago she seeks clues from her guardian and the state home years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Nelson
Lawrence
Miss Nelson
Providence
William D. Candell
Candell
James Green
Jonathan Kimball Blyth
Hersalf
Medford Rumor Contends Girl Did Not Attempt Suicide
In Medford on March 18 authorities deny Viola Nichols 21 fainted from a suicide attempt prompted by a love affair. Gustave Nichols her father and the Nichols family dispute reports of a rushed Boston hospital trip and a supposed wedding date. Harry Archibald’s father also denies his son’s involvement while both families are described as respected railroad workers.
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Medford
Viola Nichols
Fountain Street
Relief Hospital
Boston
Gustave Nichols
Harry FE. Archibald
Garfield Avenue
David HE. Archibald
Harry
Archibald
Glenwood
Boston & Maine
Miss Nichols
Nichols
Archibalds
Boston & Maine Railroad
Asa
Harry Archibald
Hoseman Walsh Rescues Fire Victim From Death
Hoseman John Walsh of Engine 9 saved Thomas Sullivan in Boston after a fire started by clothes over a stove. Sullivan, 29, was found unconscious and carried outside. he recovered at the Relief Hospital. The three story brick building belonged to Irving Associates.
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Thomas
Sullivan
Paris Street
Mast
Boston
John Vp, Walsh
Engine
Walsh
Relief Hospital
The
Irving Associates
Aristocratic Back Bay Gentleman Slips on Ice
A well dressed Back Bay gentleman slips on an icy downtown sidewalk and sprains his ankle. Bystanders notice a hole in his sock, while a reporter shadows him to the Talbot Company at 395 Washington Street where he buys Holeproof Hosiery. Holeproof is guaranteed against holes for six months at two dollars a box.
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Back Bay
Talbot Company
Washington Street
Important decision to the smoking public
The cigar branded Schuberts, sold widely at 7c and 4 for 25c, originated by Schubert Bros, will be marketed as Schuberts Smokers to prevent imitation. Due to numerous imitations stamped Smokers with various names, consumers are urged to request the genuine Schuberts for protection against inferior cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuberts
Schubert Bros
Seizure of Ministers Ordered in Port au Prince
In Port au Prince on March 18 the palace issued orders after the Indefatigable was heard to seize ministers representing foreign powers. No one may leave the legations or enter the city from Tourgeau. Guns were placed at Fort Bisolon and a 500 men garrison established to guard the area feared as a landing point for foreign ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port AU Prince
Legations
Tourgeau
Fort Bisolon
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Washington and
Winter Streets
Jay Specials
Sane
Funi
Shings
Ladies’ Oxfords
Moreen Petticoats
America
Rueter @ Company
Rueter
Green River
Bond
Old Crow
Hermitage
Holland
Holland Rye
Piel Bros
Hiolland Wine CO
Boylston Street
Adams
Steates
Mrs. Atkinson
Adams Square
Detic
Ments Exchange
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