Tech Harvard Merger Plans From Massachusetts Institute of Technology Report
The Technology Review publishes a May 5 faculty report weighing benefits and drawbacks of a proposed merger between Harvard University and MIT. It outlines potential gains in funding and efficiency, plus risks to student life, governance, and autonomy, and urges cautious, gradual collaboration through shared resources and courses.
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SAY POLICE SCANDAL WILL BE AIRED FRIDAY
Division 56 faces neglect of duty charges over missing property found on William M. Mellen after his death on May 6. Sergeants Goff and Driscoll led the street search. outcome of the probe remains awaited as Chairman Cole defers official comment until Captain O Lalor returns. Patrolman Vincent supporters expect quick exoneration.
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Division 56
William M. Mellen
Post
Vincent
Goff
Driscoll
Cole
O’lalor
Death of Augustus Durgin Cambridge Post Office Watchman
Augustus Durgin of 140 Antrim Street Cambridge died at home after a long illness. A Civil War veteran born in Lisbon Maine, he served nearly 30 years as a watchman at the Boston post office. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Ida Allen of Everett and Miss Jennie Durgin of Brighton.
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Augustus Durgin
Antrim Street
Cambridge
United States Postal Service
Boston
Lisbon
Ida Allen
Everett
Jennie Durgin
Brighton
Czar’s Gift Aids Boston Greek Orthodox Church
A $1000 donation from the Russian Emperor funds a Boston Greek Orthodox church building effort. Bishop Raphael Hawaweeny reports $2000 subscribed with plans to reach $5000, and Father George Maloof will tour Massachusetts cities to raise further funds. The committee aims for about $6000 total, excluding the czar’s gift.
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Russia
Boston
Raphael Hawaweeny
George Maloof
Commonwealth
Nicholas
Gas kills Newton man in suspected self harm case
Newton May 16 John Thomason an Upper Falls merchant was found at his Chestnut street home overcome by gas and died at Newton Hospital. Police believe the death was by his own action after investigators found the gas on and measures to block air entry.
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Newton
John Thomason
Upper Falls
Chestnut Street
Newton Hospital
Thomason
Burke
Dr. Thompson Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison
Dr. Robert J. Thompson was sentenced by Judge Lowell in Charlestown to eight years for counterfeiting bank notes and leading the Wilson-Wiggin gang. Patrick J. Gallagher received five years for passing counterfeit money. both men remain on $5000 bail as exceptions are reviewed.
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Robert J. Thompson
Lowell
Wilson-Wiggin
Patrick J. Gallagher
Dr. Thompson
United States Court of Appeals
Bradlee
Thomas H. Proctor
Gallagher
Two Husbands Claim Woman Mabel Russell
In Corning a New Hampshire girl Mabel Russell died there and as her remains were readied for burial a man named Blackman claimed she was his wife but asked not to be further identified. A second man Salvador De Cunio a young Italian from the North End appeared and said she was his wife.
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Mabel Russell
New Hampshire
Corning Street
Blackman
Station 4
Salvador de Cunio
North End
Spring offers free Osmo-Chemic cure consultation
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise spring as the best time to cure chronic disease with nature’s aid. They offer free consultation, examination with X-Ray, and trial treatment if started before May 1st or June 1st, warning that only 12 days remain. Office: Room 10, No. 18 Boylston St.
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Osmo-Chemic Co
Boylston St
Rey
New Eng
E. Woodman
Opticians
Tremont Row
Washington St
Cor. Bedford
Osmo Chemic Physicians Offer Free X-Ray Examinations
The Osmo- Chemic Physicians promote free X ray examinations for patients before beginning treatment by May 1905. They claim their diagnostic method uses perfected X ray and instruments to determine the cause and provide remedies to restore health.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Claim Miracle Cure
Mr A A Kiner of 1114 Mass Ave Cambridge Mass says paralysis left him a physical wreck before treatment by Osmo-Chemic physicians. He reports being cured and regaining free use of his limbs describing it as a miracle. Signed A A Kiner.
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A. A. Kiner
Mass. Ave
Cambridge
Mass
Ndt
A. A. Einer
Cure of Deafness Promises Relief for Ada Sutherland
Mrs Ada M Sutherland of Somerville Massachusetts reports five year deafness with loud tinnitus. She credits New Osmo Chemic treatment for restoring hearing and stopping noises after costly ear drums and devices failed. She calls the Osmo Chemic method pleasant and effective.
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A. M. Sutherland
No. 15
Bonairst
Somerville
Mass
Ada M. Sutherland
Local Resident Describes Chronic Health Troubles
Miss Ellen Barnes of 18 Pearl Street Marlboro Massachusetts describes lifelong stomach ailments with back pain headaches and constipation seeking relief. She recalls general discomfort and seeks medical insight from local doctors and remedies.
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Ellen Barnes
Pearl St
Marlboro, Mass
Osmo-Chemic Method Promises Cure for Stomach Trouble
Testimonial by Miss Ellen Barnes from Marlboro says she and Mrs Davis sought Osmo-Chemic treatment and found it effective for deafness and stomach issues. She offers the statement to aid others, noting the physicians treated her at Mrs Davis's urging.
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Davis
Davis St
Marlboro
Ellen Barnes
Beware of Fraud Osmo-Chemic Physicians Adverts
Public notice warns against unprincipled actors using the Osmo-Chemic Physicians name to defraud in New England. The legitimate offices are in Boston Worcester Portland and Manchester with specified room numbers and street addresses.
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Boylston St
Boston
Main St
Worcester
Mass
Congress
Portland
Pickering Building
Manchester
N. HE
Grace Darby Declared Insane by Alienist
Waverly officials and a renowned alienist contest Grace Darby’s sanity. He details her fluctuating condition from October 24, 1898 admission to Taunton and the Taunton Hospital transfer, noting her limited learning capacity yet outward charm that misled observers.
Hen Theft Foiled by Patrolman at Fulton Street Market
Patrolman Welch of Station 1 surprised John McCaffery in the act of killing and stealing hens at the Fulton street market. The 29 year old Roxbury man, living at 28 Madison street, was booked at Station 1 after being caught with a revolver and night stick following the break in and theft of several fowls.
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Station 1
North End
Fulton Street
John McCaffery
Madison Street
Roxbury
McCaffery
Tragedy in Lowell A Vermont Girl Ends Life by Strychnine
May Wilber a 19 year old farmer's daughter from Stowe Vermont ended her life this afternoon in Lowell after fleeing domestic trouble. She had been in the city a week living at 46 James street Boott Corporation boarding house. Her death occurred about half an hour after taking the poison and the body was sent to the morgue. Her parents were notified by telegraph. Henry Harris who lives at the same boarding house is stepbrother to her mother but had not seen May since she was a child until her arrival in Lowell.
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May Wilber
Stowe
C. H. Molloy
Lammady
James Street
Boott Corporation
Henry Harris
Harris
Subway Toiler Nearly Killed In Tunnel Fall
John Doherty of 11 Park Street Charlestown slipped on slippery mud at a Washington Street subway excavation and fell into an open earth shaft. He was cushioned by staging and rescued with serious head wounds and back contusions, suggesting possible internal injuries.
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Washington Street
John Doherty
Park Street
Charlestown
Relief Hospital
Catarrlets Touted for Quick Relief of Nasal Catarrh
An advertisement touts Catarrlets as a quick remedy for catarrh and other nasal inflammation. It claims the tablets soothe the mucous membrane and improve breath, while Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood to cure the constitutional disease. Available by mail from C J Hood Co or at local druggists.
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Catarrlets
C. J. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Metcalf
Osmo-Chemic Doctors Offer Cure for Many Ailments
An Osmo-Chemic advertisement promises cures for asthma bronchitis consumption dyspepsia catarrh goiter heart disease kidney liver and nerve disorders plus skin diseases piles rheumatism and diseases of women. It urges consult at their office and cites a May 81st offer for old-rate treatment.
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Informed Offices Listed
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine announces J. L. Plunkett MD as chief consulting physician. Permanent offices are Suites 8 9 10 3d floor Boylston Building Entrance 18 Boylston St Boston Mass. Office hours 9 am to 12 m 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm daily. Office closed Sunday.
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Thomas Jefferson King
King Gate
Oxford
King Dental Parlors
Boston
Washington ST
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AVON
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M. D
Boylston Building
Boylston St
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Universalists Elect Officers At Columbus Avenue Convention
At the Universalist anniversary meeting in Boston the Rev. Richard Eddy was named president and H S Ballou as vice president with E F Endicott as treasurer. A committee was chosen to represent the society before the Minneapolis general convention in October. Anson Titus of Somerville spoke on The Religious Life in New England Before the Revolution. A retrospective poem by Professor Maulsby closed the morning.
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Minneapolis
Anson Titus
Somerville
New England
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Tufts College
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