How Alexander Graham Bell came to Boston and the Horace Mann School
The article recounts how a photograph of Bell sparked a tale of his link to Boston. It recalls Miss Sarah Fuller founding the Boston School for Deaf Mutes later Horace Mann School, Bell visiting, and his son Alexander teaching there before broader work at Boston University.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Boston
Sarah Fuller
Lowell Institute
Alexander Melville Bell
London
Bell
Fuller
Bowditch School
Mary H. True
Gardner G. Hubbard
Graham Bell
Pemberton Square
Court House
Horace Mann
Newbury Street
Canada
Boston University
Horace Mann School For the
Strike Averted as Boston Revere Lynn Railroad Reaches Wage Settlement
Employees agree to a wage reduction of three fifths of the proposed 87 cent cut, about 52 cents per day, while working conditions stay the same. The basic day remains 100 miles and the new wage scale takes effect Thursday March 24 after a conference before the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration at the State House yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
State House
End of overtime wage cut on railroad division
Officials of the road announce an 87 cent daily wage reduction linked to a new 108 mile daily basis. Grand lodge officers argue the mileage boost eliminates overtime pay, effectively cutting pay by about 1.30 per day. Engineers, firemen, conductors, baggagemen, and trainmen face new scales and proposed cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Boston
Steals Niece 12 Years Old in Ohio Kidnapping Case
Athens Ohio March 21 Frank Reeves 40 pleaded guilty to kidnapping his 12 year old niece Mary Lewelleyn a year ago He was held on 5000 bond Arrested by local authorities and brought back from Suffolk Virginia He allegedly tied a rope around her waist and walked 40 miles to the Ohio River The Suffolk Virginia sheriff said officials suppressed the story fearing lynching
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Athens
Ohio
Frank Reeves
Nelsonville
Mary Lewelleyn
Suffolk
Virginia
Hocking County
Ohio River
Reeves
Schooner Roberta Ray Founders Off Gibraltar
The schooner Roberta Ray, sailing from St Johns to Gibraltar with cod fish, has foundered in mid ocean. The crew were rescued by the steamer Triumph and taken aboard.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Roberta Ray
Gibraltar
Triumph
Preaches Six Hours Straight in New Jersey
North Bergen New Jersey March 21 The story of how the Rev Ernest Whitcomb pastor of the Bel- hears long sermon endurance and devotion during a six hour continuous preaching session at the church downtown observers say his stamina and message center on faith and perseverance
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North Bergen
N. J
Ernest Whitcomb
Bel
Whitcomb Denied as New Pastor Quits Pulpit
The Heights Mission of the Church of Jesus reports five parishioners loyal to Mr Whitcomb were ordered arraigned on disorderly conduct charges as Rev Harold M Moss of Springfield Mass arrived to assume duties. Moss requested officials and police to intervene after Whitcomb preached from 2 p m to 8 p m with many staying as he was asked to resign and leave.
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Lah Heights
Church of Jesus
Whitcomb
M. Moss
Springfield
Mass
Mr. Whitcomb
Arrested Suspects Supposed Not To Surrender Quietly
The report states that those placed under arrest are alleged not to have surrendered meekly, hinting at resistance or noncompliance during apprehension.
Mother-in-law of George M Cohan Dies
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Nolan widow of John Nolan formerly of Brookline mother of 13 children most notable being Mrs George M Cohan and Mrs Sam Harris both of New York died yesterday at 91 Park Vale avenue Allston Funeral set for tomorrow at 9 am at St Anthony's Church
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George M. Cohan
Mary Elizabeth Nolan
John Nolan
Brookline
Sam Harris
New York
Park Vale Avenue
Allston
St. Anthony's Church
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11Th Ave
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