Cambridge plans for riverfront tech city and museum complex
A second hearing before the Cambridge joint committee weighs a development to transform the Charles River waterfront into a technology city with a university scale campus. If approved, $3,000,000 could fund new facilities for 2000 daily students, river modeling, aerial ship concepts, and expanded museums including geology and astronomy with Perceval Lowell contributing Mars research.
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Cambridge
Charles River
Joint Committee
Cambridge, Aldermen
Foss orders New Bedford vote probe after hearing
Governor Foss directs state detectives to investigate alleged vote buying in New Bedford following a State House hearing. Officers are told to act under the corrupt practices act and hit violators, with the governor praising press efforts to gather evidence.
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New Bedford
State House
Foss
Investigation to sweep every precinct for vote buying
An investigation will start tomorrow and cover all city precincts. It will focus on areas where purchasing votes was openly carried on.
Yale Receives 100000 Dollar Collection of American Literature
Yale announces at its November meeting a donation from Owen F. Aldis class of 1874 of about 6000 volumes valued up to 100000 dollars. The Yale Collection of American Literature includes rare editions, manuscripts and letters from Cooper, Stedman, Hawthorne and Irving, forming a premier Belletristic library.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale Corporaton
Owen F. Aldis
Washington, D. C
Cooper
Stedman
Madonna of the Stars Stolen From San Marco Monastery
Priceless Fra Angelico painting Madonna of the Stars reportedly stolen from the San Marco monastery in Italy. The work, valued at about half a million dollars, vanished as the monastery gallery opened yesterday. Fra Angelico, born Guidolino in Mugello, Tuscany, joined the Dominican order in 1407 and devoted his life to church art.
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Angelico
San Marco
Italy
Giovanni
Mugello
Tuscany
Guidolino
Fra Angelico
Fra. Angelico
Laurier Attacks Borden Plans In Parliament
In Ottawa on November 20 Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Liberal leader, condemned Canada’s rejection of reciprocity with the United States as a lost chance to strengthen ties with Britain and the U S. He criticized Premier Borden for including three Nationalist Quebec ministers who opposed the navy and closer imperial links.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
United States
Wilfrid Walker
Europe
Britain
Dominion
Borden
Quebec
Change in inspection law urged after Hanover street collapse
The grand jury heard evidence on the Hanover street building collapse that killed three men and did not indict. District Attorney Pelletier urged the mayor to reform the inspection system, proposing a better method. Mayor Fitzgerald agreed with the grand jury’s assessment.
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Grand Jury
Hanover Street
Pelletier
Fitzgerald
District Attorney Pellets calls for tougher building inspection rules
The district attorney urges urgent reform to avert further calamities. He proposes competent architectural supervision, continuous on site inspection, exposed foundations until approved, inspector power to halt work, strict plan adherence, owner funded supervision, and penalties for violators or inspectors. Mayor Fitzgerald endorses the recommendations and discusses deputy building commissioners with officials. Building Commissioner Everett supports continuous on site oversight at the owner's expense.
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Pelletier
Grand
Fitzgerald
John H. Moors
Finance Commission
Babson
Everett
Trust Co Head Found Guilty In Bank Theft Case
William J Cummins former Tennessee promoter and Carnegie Trust Co leader was found guilty of stealing 140000 from the Nineteenth Ward Bank after a five week trial. He is remanded to the Tombs Prison until Friday for sentencing.
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New York
William J. Cummins
Tennessee
Carnegie Trust Company
Nineteenth Ward
Tombs
Twelve year old girl captures Boston braid snipper
Bertha Hoffman chased a man along Hanover street after he cut her hair and boarded a streetcar. A passerby stopped the suspect, identified as John B Derby, and police took him to Hanover street station. Derby, linked to past braid snippings, confessed Lynn residence.
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Bertha Hoffman
Aaron Hoffman
Chambers Street
Jack the Snipper
Hanover Street
Bertha
Bean
John B
Derby
Lynn
Boston
Scollay Square
Post
Mollie Fglecken
North
Russell Street
Father
Mollie
Child of 4 Victim of Blaze Found Amid Ruins
A fire overwhelms a Williamstown family. a four year old child dies in the blaze. The infant’s body is later uncovered among the ruins, leaving the mother and remaining relatives to cope with loss.
Blaze at Linden Street Claims 4-Year-Old in Williamstown Fire
Fire at Luke Madden residence on Linden street in Blaze Williams town tonight killed four year old Farrell Madden and left Mrs Luke Madden severely burned and two other children injured. Luke Madden suffered serious burns and a fall from the piazza roof as Helen Madden 13 broke a arm and Annie Madden 16 burned and back injuries from jumping.
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Williamstown
Luke Madden
Linden Street
Madden
Helen Madden
Annie Madden
Burdett College Admits New Students Mondays
Burdett College announces new student admissions every Monday. Catalogue is free and available at 18 Boylston Street, Boston. Ode.
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Burdett College
Boylston Street
Boston
Spectator Fatally Shot in Pittsfield Saloon Fight
In Pittsfield on November 2, George W. Couch a stationary engineer was shot in the head during an argument in a local saloon. An unknown Italian bricklayer fired at Martin Nolan striking Couch in the head. The Italian fled and eluded capture.
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Pittsfield
George W. Couch
Martin Nolan
Couch
Texas Militia Ordered to Mexican Border
At the request of Cameron county sheriff the governor ordered a company of State militia from Brownsville to assist in enforcing neutrality laws as a party of alleged revolutionists was reported to plan crossing into Mexico at Brownsville. A detachment of State rangers was also sent to Browns ville.
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Austin
Texas
Cameron County
Mexico
Brownaville
Colquitt
Brownsville
Berth and Wash Services on Sunset Route Highlighted
A brief transit notice lists Berth $9 and wash options on Sunset Route including Milk and Wash. Route details reference 12 Milk and 362 Wash, suggesting standard or tourist handling with a personal, unaltered approach.
Four Injured Taken To North Adams Hospital After Auto Accident
Four people injured in a traffic incident were transported to North Adams Hospital in a car provided by a Williams College student after a call went out for conveyance.
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North Adams Hospital
Willams College
Anniversaries Mark Sleeper and Morgan Birth Dates
The notice honors Jacob Sleeper born 1802 and Lewis Henry Morgan born 1811, noting Sleeper as a merchant and philanthropist and Morgan as the Father of American Anthropology.
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Jacob Sleeper
Lewis Henry Morgan
Fair Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
The forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and nearby areas. Tuesday should be pleasant with light to moderate winds. Wednesday will remain calm with variable winds shifting to the west and northwest.
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Boston
Vicinity
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