Three Places for Old Court House Columns
Charles S. Parker of Boston proposes replacements for the old Court House columns. He suggests moving them through City Hall avenue to erect a portico entrance on School street, using Tremont street side as an entrance gate to King's Chapel burying ground, or placing the columns near the centre of the burying ground as a final resting place for the sculptural work. The letter is dated November 14, 1911.
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Old Court House
City Hall Avenue
City Hall
School Street
Tremont Street
King’s Chapel Burying Ground
Charles S. Parker
Boston
Spirits for Rheumatism Formula Promotes Whiskey Cure
An article touts spirits as a rheumatism remedy. It describes mixing Toris compound with syrup of sarsaparilla, then adding to whiskey for a daily dose. The piece claims immediate results and urges asking for the genuine Toris compound from Globe Pharmaceutical of Chicago.
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Globe Pharmaceutical of
Chicago
Confession Tells of Brooklyn Family Tragedy
Matteo Delloma a Brooklyn shoemaker confessed to shooting his sister Adolph Lofarno, her five year old daughter Rosie, and his mother Mrs. Antonio Delloma at their home. He said the sister's refusal of money triggered the killings and he hid the revolver and bloodied shirt after the crimes.
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New York
Matteo Delloma
Adolph Lofarno
Rosie
Antonio Delloma
Brooklyn
Delloma
Mayor Gaynor Welcomes Women’s Federation Guests
New York November 14 Mayor Gaynor welcomed 1500 women at the opening session of the 17th annual convention of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. He stated his opposition to woman suffrage and urged reformers not to expect rapid results, joking about moving the earth in 24 hours.
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New York
Gaynor
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
No Evidence Against Banker in Jenkins Case
New York court notes the customs fraud probe into Mrs. Helen Dwelle Jenkins jewels ends with prosecutions of Nathan Allen of Kenosha Wisconsin and Memphis coal operator John R. Collins. The government cannot indict a prominent Wall Street banker tied to the pair.
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New York
Helen Dwelle Jenkins
Nathan Allen
Kenosha
Wis
John R. Collins
Memphis
United States
Wise
Wall Street
Allen
Collins
Governor Foss Returns for Dock Board Meeting in Boston
Governor Foss arrived in Boston late yesterday to attend an Executive Council meeting where he is to name the new Dock Board members. He also oversees appointments that sparked a major contest before the election.
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Foss
Boston
Executive Council
New Dock Board
Governor tours monuments and cites pending appointments
The Governor visited Petersburg for the Massachusetts dedication to its soldiers and Adjutant-General Pearson joined. Delegation members will move to Valley Forge for another monument dedication. Appointments stalled by the Council include Garrett Droppers for railroad commissioner and Warren F. Spalding for prison commissioner, with further posts for Wood, Stoneman, and Brown. Republican councillors vow no more public hearings. question remains how many appointees will be rejected.
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Petersburg
Massachusetts
Pearson
Valley Forge
Garrett Droppers
Clinton White
Warren F. Spalding
Chairman Pettigrove
Charles G. Wood
New Bedford
Harry Morse
David Stoneman
Dorchester
E. Gerry Brown
Harvard Street Unitarian Church Cambridge Sets First Service
The new Harvard Street Unitarian Church in Cambridge nears opening. The Brighton seam stone building features gray cast stone Gothic arches and modern interior with stained glass. An impressive first service is planned as the congregation enters this handsome edifice.
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Harvard Street Unitarian
Cambridge
University City
Brighton
Salem Woman Leaves Public Bequests Worth 30000
The will of Mrs. Sarah B. Fettyplace of Salem filed for probate provides public bequests totaling about 30000. Gifts include 25000 to the American Unitarian Association Boston 4000 to the Marblehead Female Humane Society 2000 to Salem Hospital and 2600 for aged and destitute women.
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Salem
Sarah B. Fettyplace
American Unitarian Association
Boston
Marblehead
Boston Music School Settlement Incorporation Today
The Boston Music School Settlement organized in November 1910 by Daniel Bloomfield will be incorporated today. William H. Dunbar of Brandeis Dunbar Nutter has kindly consented to provide his services and assist in the legal proceedings.
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Boston Music School
Daniel Bloomfield
William H. Dunbar
Req
Brandeis, Dunbar & Nutter
Skeletons found under Boston church yard unearthed
Workmen digging at Summer and Hawley streets uncovered 25 skeletons from a century ago believed to be members of prominent Boston families. They lie in crypts beneath Trinity Church. officials fear more remains may be found as digging continues. No records exist to identify the interred, thought to date to the 1872 Trinity Church fire.
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Boston
Summer and
Hawley Streets
North Grove Street
Trinity Church
Sexton
Charles E. Chester
New Trinity Church
Copley Square
Summer Street
Mount Auburn
Wells Brothers
Hawley Street
Griswold
The
Trinity Chur
Man Held on Arson Charge in Gloucester
Gloucester November 14 Harry Goldman proprietor of Reed's block clothing store was arrested on arson charges in connection with a fire that damaged the building. The blaze started in Goldman's store causing about 800 dollars in damage. Several witnesses saw him leave the store before the fire was discovered. He is held on 2500 dollars bond and is 60 years old.
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Gloucester
Reed's
Harry
Goldman
Embroidery Made-Fasy Design For Sunday Waistfront
A cross-stitch waist front decoration called EmbroideryMadeFasy is described as simple to transfer using soap and water.
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China
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Lai
Pres’t
Arvoys
Lawrence
Tremont ST
Wler
Women’s Federation
F.gray CQ
Washington & Hanover FS
Fort Hill
Rhode Island Coal CO
Southampton &T
Roxbury
Congress
Pecan
Maine
Greater Boston
Fulton St
Baptists
Free Baptists
Disciples of Christ
Atlantic City
N. J
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church
Bible School
Eben F. Francis
Dudley Street
S. M. Sayford
Evangelistic Campaign Committee
Louis C. Smith
New Stampshire
Brockton
Beverly
Hyde Park
Lynn
Worcester
Hne
Washington Street
Kennedy
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