Wells Memorial Dinner Brings Members Together in Thanksgiving
About 300 members of Wells Memorial and People's Institute attended the Thanksgiving dinner at Wells Memorial building. W Poole's Orchestra provided musical selections and a North End kindergarten class performed. Speakers included James L. Gordon and Edmund Billings. the new library was opened for inspection and a festive program followed at Memorial Hall.
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Wells Memorial and
People’s Institute
Wells Memorial Building
W Poole
Ireland
Wang
Washington Post
Edmund Billings
Billings
Institute
North End
Wells Memorial
Memorial Hall
Robert Treat Paine
Poole
James L. Gordon
Aine
Bishop Brooks
Louis S. Poole
Meteor Shower Dazzles Skies Across Cities
Meteors lit the night sky from Curicaco to Seattle and San Francisco. Kenwood Observatory counts 100 meteors in twelve minutes with some faster streaks. Observers note the showers are unrelated to any comet.
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Curicaco
Kenwood Observatory
Hale
Seattle
Wash
Pleiades
Jupiter
San Francisco
Davidson
the Coast and Geological Survey
Hotaling Hastings Wedding at East Cambridge Residence
A wedding ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles A. Humphrey united Miss Florence Hastings of Framingham and Professor Frank S. Hotaling of Albany, N.Y., at Captain John M. Fiske’s residence on Thorndike street East Cambridge last evening. The couple will reside in New York.
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Charles A. Humphrey
John M. Fiske
Thorndike Street
East Cambridge
Florence Hastings
Framingham
Frank S. Hotaling
Albany
N.Y
When He Becomes Ex President Ex-President Harrison Likely to Return to Law
SeaTree Wash November 24 Judge J N Scott a brother of the late Mrs Benjamin Harrison says upon expiration of his term President Harrison will probably resume the law practice with Attorney General Miller.
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SeaTree
Wash
J. N. Scott
Benjamin Harrison
Washington, D.C
Harrison
Miller
Accidents at Celebration Do Cannon Blasts Cause Injuries
Jackson Mississippi reports a political demonstration honoring Cleveland and Stevenson ended badly when Lee Daniel, a noted group man, lost an arm and suffered severe facial burns from a premature cannon discharge. John Cattlett also lost a thumb in the incident.
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Jackson
Miss
Cleveland
Stevenson
Lee Daniel
John Cattlett
McMillan Buys Out Detroit Gas Company
Detroit November 24 The Mutual Gas Company of Detroit has been sold by Thomson Dean to United States Senator James McMillan and his son W C McMillan. The deal was completed earlier but only now announced. Price stated at 1500000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Mutual Gas Company
Thomson Dean
United States
James McMillan
W. C. McMillan
Political winds shift in Boston alderman races
A sweeping forecast across districts shows Mayor Matthews backed by a reformist majority and a united Democratic front in East Boston with McClellan set to replace Sullivan. Republicans face tough fights in multiple wards as Democrats claim advantages in districts one through eleven, including Dorchester and Ward 25, while Oakes and Folsom contend with unchanged odds.
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Matthews
Boston
William F. McClellan
John H. Sullivan
Charles T. Witt
Witt
McClellan
Charlestown
Charles
Mitchell
Major Oakes
Presho
Swallow
Jerry McCarthy
North End
Martin M. Lomasney
Harry” Atwood
James A. Thomas
Jacob Fottler
Fottler
Fifth
Ward 11
Ward 16
Ward
A. C. Richardson
Charles W. Hailstrom
Charles J. Mansfield
Albert C. Burrage
Dever
Burrage
John H. Lee
Frederick Eaton
Dorchester
Charles E. Folsom, Jr
Edward J. McGovern
Reception for Young Men at Boylston Berkeley Rooms
A large crowd attended a reception at the Boylston and Berkeley streets rooms hosted by the YMCA. Alphonso S. Covel and James L. Gordon spoke, with a board of directors present. A musical program directed by Joseph Stewart featured Charles H. Miller and Masters Pike and MacDonald, and J. E. A. Stewart performed. The association orchestra conducted by H. F. Odell performed, and refreshments followed.
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Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Alphonso S. Covel
Association
James L. Gordon
Joseph Stewart
Charles H. Miller
Masters Pike
MacDonald
J. E. A. Stewart
Association Orchestra
H. F. Odell
Kaiser Recovers After Illness, Berlin Despatch Says
A Berlin dispatch to Reuter says the Kaiser, previously suffering a chill, had a good night and is recovering steadily. The report notes improvement and continued observation as he regains health.
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London
Reuter Telegram Company
Berlin
Reichenzeiger
Yale and Princeton clash ends in Yale 12 Princeton 0
Yale defeats Princeton 12 to 0 after a hard fought contest marked by Butterworth and Pop Bliss standout play. StillmanScore, Bliss runs, and strong Yale defense secure the shutout amid bitter cold and crowded stands.
Incredible escape tale at prison ends with missing man Bradley
An article describes Bradley, a crafty inmate, escaping from a prison via rumored roof or sewer route after an apparent daily routine, with guards and warden confounded. The search lasts hours, then until daylight, as officers doubt surrounding rumors and brace for a possible confrontation if Bradley resurfaces.
Yale and Princeton Clash In Early Football Tilt
Princeton won the toss and chose the wind as Yale received the opening kickoff. The game began with a wedge play as L Bliss gained nine yards, followed by Pop Bliss breaking through the centre for four, then a pass to Laurie Bliss guarded by Butterworth and others.
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Heffelfinger
Rhodes
Harvey
Corbin
Beecher
McClung
Gill
Yale
Princeton
Butterworth
C. D. Bliss
Greenway
L. Bliss
Hinkey
Morse
Wallis
Poe
Homans
Laurie Bliss
Pop
Bliss
Harold
Winters
Moe-Cormick
Lea
King
Trenchard
Hall
Pop” Bliss
Laurie
Coucly
Hickok
Frinceton
Tiger
Tigers
Butterwort
McCormick
Stillman
Gheenway
Graves
Randolph
Princeton, Hinkey
Randolph Winter
Eeseeu
Lea McCrea
Wheeler Stillman
Balliet Hickok
Minstrel Show Thrills Inmates At Cambridge Jail
Thanksgiving at Middlesex County House of Correction featured a prisoner minstrel show in the chapel at 10:80. Inmates and visitors filled the area for a creditable performance with original songs and jokes. Ed Howlett aided with comic songs as the show concluded, followed by an hour of recreation and 1:50 p.m. dinner with extra edibles.
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Middlesex County House
Boston Veterinary Hospital Boarding and Services Listing
Cécham and Albany Streets in Boston host a veterinary hospital offering horse care and boarding at 1.50 per day. Doctors Edward C Beckett and Daniel D Lee are listed with a 0.50 rate. Wilbert Soule handles forge and regular call services with night and day calls. Telephone 093 Tremont.
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Edward C. Beckett
Daniel D. Lee
Wilbert Soule
Cass
Tremont
Bradley's Third Escape From Prison Recalled
The article recounts Bradley's third escape with a gang of nine from a prison yard via a sewer manhole on July 8. Six of the convicts were captured, Bradley being the last, caught in New York on October 31 and returned to the jail on November 2 without incident. Bradley's earlier escape involved a rope from a roof. he was recaptured in Boston. The piece also notes union wage talks and a locked-out workforce, with 450 members attending a special meeting and women workers pledging to stand by the strikers.
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Bradley
Seater
Gang of Nine
New York
Huckins
Greenfield
Boston
Convict Bradley Described as Notorious Safe Blower
James M. Bradley, listed as No. 1192 in the police record, was convicted in Greenfield Superior Court of burglary and later in Fitchburg for breaking and entering. He served multiple sentences, fought officers during arrest, and is described as the country’s most dangerous safe blower. He bears tattooed ballet girls on both forearms and a man’s finger on his chest. He is a machinist who makes his own tools.
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James M. Bradley
Greenfield
Fitchburg
Maitland
Bradley
Algo
Inaiai
Pant Makers Hope for Quick Settlement in Lockout
Reported settlement talks at the Ivers and Pond factory end with Pant Makers optimistic. Jeremiah Harrington cited as organizer. Four manufacturers pitched to end the dispute and yield to union demands, with more firms expected to agree today. Executive committee met all day and welcomed the four contractors at No. 53 headquarters.
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Ivers & Pond
Jeremiah Harrington
Harrington Leads Boston Bricklayers Union Rise in Eight Hour Wins
Jeremiah Harrington, president of the Boston Bricklayers Union, is a popular labor leader known for organizing skill. He helped secure the eight hour workday without serious trouble and commands wide respect from the union, as reflected in the large vote he won in the last election.
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Jeremiah Harrington
Boston Bricklayers’ Union
New England
Harrington
Union Wins Nine Hour Day Pact At Cambria Street Shop
The Horse Shoers' Union has begun pushing a nine hour workday. H W Cullen of Cambria Street, who employs many workers, agrees to the nine hour schedule while keeping wages unchanged.
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H. W. Cullen
Cambria Street
Ivers & Pond Piano Workers Reach Settlement
Labor circles report a settlement between Ivers & Pond Piano Company and its workers. The firm has agreed to restore the previous pay and the men are to return to work Monday on the old schedule.
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Th Ivers & Pond Piano Company
Post labor column draws wide praise sample letter
A reader writes to the editor praising the Post for its stand on union labor. The letter commends unions for protecting members and seeks cooperation with capital toward steady progress and honest dealings. Signed by 5. E. Morse.
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Post
E. Morse
Carpenters Union Ball Ticket Sales Progress
Labor World reports the Carpenters' Union No. 88 annual Cotillon Hall ball in Cotillon Hall tonight with over 500 tickets sold. Delegates A. J. Felz and Walter Chuck, attending the United Garment Workers of America convention in Philadelphia, are expected home tomorrow.
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Carpenters’ Union No. 88
Cotillon Hall
A. J. Felz
Walter Chuck
Philadelphia
United Garment Workers of America
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