Democrats Propose Popular Subscriptions to Cover Campaign Deficit
Wilbur W. Marsh announces a $300,000 deficit in the Democratic national campaign fund to be covered by popular subscriptions. Boston leaders and Massachusetts figures back the plan, urging 2000 cities to raise $100 each while individuals contribute the remainder.
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United States
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Marsh
Billings
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Plan to raise deficit through popular subscriptions praised
Marsh says the deficit plan should mirror the broad support seen in the vote and fund collection. Billings and figures from Walsh Curley Douglas Coolidge defend small donor funding over big private contributions. Officials expect announcement of New England’s share today.
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David I. Walsh
Curley
Douglas
Wilson
Coolidge
Fitchburg
New England
Pianist Lester Donahue Delivers A Varied Recital
Lester Donahue, pianist, offered Bach Brahms Schumann Chopin MacDowell Carpenter Mendelssohn and Liszt in Jordan Hall. He displayed virtuosity in Schumann but lacked maturity in Chopin and presented a mannered style. The young artist needs further study to gain authoritative artistry as the small audience remained cordial.
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Lester Donahue
Bach
Albert Brahms
Schumann
Chopin
MacDowell
John A. Carpenter
Mendelssohn
Liszt
Jordan Hall
Donnahue
Madison Square Garden Propr proprietors file bankruptcy
New York November 13 The F and D Company owner of Madison Square Garden filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Reported mobilities of 3 068 879 and assets of 2 753 141.
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New York
F. & D. Company
Madison Square Garden
Exposition Place
Billy Sunday’s day of rest proves busy in Boston
Billy Sunday woke at 8 am in his Boston home at 324 Commonwealth Avenue and began his day of rest with a flurry of duties. He gave firm instructions to his retinue, addressed over a thousand ministers at Park Street Church, and spoke to Unitarian ministers at Second Church in Brookline, among other details.
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Billy Sunday
Commonwealth Avenue
Park Street
Brookline
Post
Grace
Mr. Sunday
Mr Sunday
Robert Matthews
Park Street Church
Billy
Ma Sunday
Sunday
Curley
City Hall
National Shawmut Bank
William A. Gaston
Benjamin Joy
Sunday Campaign Forges Women Work in Boston
The Boston coverage details Billy Sunday and Ma Sunday meeting officials and visiting leaders, then outlines Grace Coleman Lathrop’s executive plans for women’s work. Luncheons begin at Park Street Church, with Miss Frances Miller directing office workers and Miss Miller guiding Bible study and nurse outreach across hospitals and industrial centers.
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Grace Coleman Lathrop
Boston
Tremont Temple
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Business Women’s Invitation Committee
Business Women's Council
Frances E. Miller
Asher
Tabernacle
Park Street
Miss Miller
William Asher
Alice Miriam Gamilin
Sunday
Frances Miller
Business Women’s Work
Christian Fellowship
Fellowship of
Grace Saxe
Brookline
Michigan
Jean B. Lamont
Billy Sunday and Ma Sunday Visit City Hall
The evangelist couple paid a courtesy call on Mayor Curley at City Hall, exchanged greetings with staff and police, and learned he would return their call. Curley mentioned plans to visit Sunday’s tabernacle and possibly the Sunday home for dinner, while presenting a critical letter from a Western minister, which Sunday downplayed.
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Billy Sunday
Ma Sunday
Tabernacle
Commonwealth Avenue
Quincy Cigar Ad Promises Mellow Smoke and Nerve Boost
An old ad praises Tyvuincy Cigar smokers for nerve and steadiness. It claims the smoke is mellow yet pungent and traces quality to right tobacco, blend, and workmanship. The copy notes the experience from first draw to final puff and ends with a 10 cent price.
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New England
Opium Raids in Portland by Federal Officers
A squad of 10 United States Inspectors from Massachusetts and New Hampshire joined local federal officials and the chief in Portland to conduct opium raids. The operation targeted suspected illegal drug activity with support from federal authorities.
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Portland
United States
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Pinex cough syrup promise and directions
An advertising notice touts Pinex based cough syrup as a quick remedy for dry hoarse and chest coughs. It claims relief within 24 hours for throat and chest colds and lists preparation steps and a money back guarantee.
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Pinex Co
Ft Wayne
Ind
Police raid nets opium haul and two arrests
Police Daniel L. Bowen led two raids and seized a large opium supply. They arrested Sam Wah, laundry proprietor at 274 Congress Street, and Willie Chin Moon at 151 Washington Avenue. Sam Wah resisted as officers entered the laundry, with opium gear found on a bed and in the cash register area.
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Daniel L. Bowen
Sam Wah
Congress Street
Willie Chin Moon
Washington Avenue
Bowen
Sam
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Democratic National Campaign Committee
Democratic Fund
Walsh
Currey
Port
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Madison SQ. Garden
Lyons
Jordan Marsh Company
God
Mayor Curley
Adamson
Madame Grand Opera
Frederick Stearns & Co
Detroit
U.S.A
Rome
London
the House of Kup
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Kennedy’s
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