Rockefeller Gift Controversy Over Rockefeller Money Probed
The American Board debated retaining John D Rockefeller's gift amid protests from ministers. Rev Dr Washington Gladden urged rejection of tainted money, while Rev Dr Amory H Bradford urged acceptance citing Rockefeller wealth from diverse sources and a broader charitable aim. The discussion drew letters from church leaders and prompted plans for an official response by the board.
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Rockefeller
Massachusetts
American Board
American Board of Foreign Missions
Washington Gladden
Columbus, O
Amory H. Bradford
American Missionary Association
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Rockefeller
Kingdom of Heaven
Asia
Africa
Dirty Streets and Schools in North End Face Sanitary Crisis
A Post reporter found filthy streets and alleys around North End schools full of muck and slush. Children wade through mud, risking bacteria exposure as a fever scare grows, with teachers hoping street workers will improve conditions amid patches of cleanup near the schools.
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Post
Samuel F. Hubbard
North End Union
Good Word for Rockefeller to the Editor
A South Boston Citizen defends John D Rockefeller against a blood accusation. The writer says Rockefeller earned money honestly starting from $1.50 a day, saved and invested his earnings, and praises him as prudent, saving, brilliant, and a model man.
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John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
South Boston
Banker Adrian Iselin Dies in New York at 92
Adrian Iselin banker founder of A Iselin Co New York and father of yachtsman C Oliver Iselin died at his home in New York aged 92. Swiss born Basle native he moved to New York over 50 years ago and joined prominent banking houses. He celebrated his golden wedding on December 11 1895 and helped establish the Museum of Natural History and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. He belonged to the Union Knickerbocker and Metropolitan clubs and many others.
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New York
Adrian Iselin
Iselin
A. Iselin & Co
C. Oliver Iselin
Basle
Switzerland
O’donnell
Baltimore
Museum of Natural History
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Union
Knickerbocker, Metropolitan
Lynn Physicians Alarmed Over Sudden Spotted Fever Death
Miss Florence Hannaford private secretary to Mayor Eastham died after five hours of illness from spotted fever in Lynn March 28. Three local cases include a 10 year old girl fatality and two children ill on Shepherd Street. Doctors warn of rapid onset and limited treatment options. anti-toxin used early shows mixed results.
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Florence Hannaford
Eastham
Lynn
Hannaford
Murphy
St. Mary's Parochial School
Shepard Street
Fifth Somerville Victim Dies in Spotted Fever Outbreak
The fifth Somerville child dies from spotted fever, 8 year old Julia Green. Brown School on Willow Avenue closes for fumigation after two pupil deaths, as health officials impose strict quarantine and disease rules.
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Somerville
Julia Green
Brown
Willow Avenue
Board of Health
Three More Meningitis Cases Reported in Lowell
Three additional cerebro spinal meningitis cases were reported to the Lowell Board of Health. The victims are 14, 15, and 16 years old, bringing the total to 27 cases since January 1 with 12 deaths. The average patient age is about 10 and the death rate stands near 44 percent. New cases are on Stackpole Street Campos Avenue and Keane Street with five under treatment in serious condition.
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Lowell
Board of Health Office
Stackpole Street
Campos Avenue
Keane Street
Cause of Cerebro-spinal Meningitis
The disease is caused by a micro-organism that enters the skull via the nose, passes through a thin bone plate, and reaches the brain's surrounding fluid. The germ multiplies rapidly, producing the illness symptoms.
Princeton Defeats Harvard in Intercollegiate Debate
Princeton won the 11th annual debate in Princeton New Jersey asserting the free elective system as best for undergraduates. Harvard defended the negative and Harvard’s free lectures system was cited as best by Princeton supporters in a mammoth parade celebration.
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Princeton
N. J
Harvard
Pali Buys Compton Blocks for New Theatre in Worcester
S Z Pali of New Haven owner of seven New England theatres has purchased the Compton blocks at Front and Mechanic streets in Worcester. He plans a $250000 remodel to convert one damaged by fire into a new theatre, enlarging his circuit.
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Worcester
S. Z. Pali
New Haven
New England
Compton
Front
Mechanic Streets
Donovan Possible Boston Mayor Amid Political Realignments
Boston politics swirl as Edward J. Donovan, city clerk, is discussed as a potential mayoral candidate on the Democratic machine ticket led by Mayor Collins and supported by James Lomasney. The talk centers on uniting the organization with Lomasney interests, while Fitzgerald’s evolving bid draws sharp criticism from his paper the Republic. Officials note Donovan has both backing and opposition within the party.
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Edward J. Donovan
Boston
Collins
Lomasney
Donovan
Ward 8
James Donovan
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
the Republic
Mr. Lomasney
Missouri Society banquet at Waldorf Astoria honors Folk
Governor Joseph W. Folk was the guest of honor and principal speaker at the Missouri Society banquet at the Waldorf Astoria. District Attorney Jerome and Dr. Henry W. Pritchett president of MIT, along with William Hepburn Russell, were among other speakers.
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New York
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri Society
Waldorf- Astoria
Jerome
Henry W. Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
William Hepburn Russell
Mayor vetoes janitor salary raise at Horace Mann School
The Horace Mann School janitor salary increase faced an unexpected setback as Mayor Collins sent a veto message to the School Board during last night’s session. The board members reacted with surprise as the veto arrived, signaling a potential delay or reversal of the proposed pay raise.
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Collins
Horace Mann School
Slattery for Police Board
The piece discusses potential police commissioner nominees including W T A Fitzgerald and ex Alderman Charles H Slattery. It notes Democratic confidence in Fitzgerald’s confirmation and the political factors shaping mayor Collins and Governor Douglas’s choices, with debate over partisanship and the City Hall ad ministration.
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Republican Executive Council
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Douglas
Collins
Boston Machine
Charles H. Slattery
Fitzgerald
Guild
Rosevelt
Roosevelt
New York City
City Hall
Beacon Hill
Mr. Slattery
Good Government Association
Slattery
St Paul’s Church Tremont Street Debates Pro Cathedral Plan
At a forthcoming Tremont Street meeting of St Paul’s Church proprietors key topics will be discussed including Bishop Lawrence's proposal to designate St Paul’s as a pro cathedral. The date and agenda are to be announced next week.
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ST. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Church
Tremont Street
Lawrence
St. Paul's
Quinona Promoted As A Superior Spring Blood Tonic
Advert reads Quinona replaces other tonics for better health. Testimonials from EE N Paton Harry M Cos tin and David A Howell praise cures and relief from stomach pimples and nervousness after using Quinona. The ad urges readers to buy now from The Quinona Company Boston and offers free medical advice.
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David A. Howell
Washington St
Boston
Quinona Company
Hartford St
Mass
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