Boston Schools Called to Reassess Core Studies
A letter from a Boston businessman to the Post editor criticizes current curricula and urges candidates for the school committee to focus on fundamentals arithmetic reading and writing. The letter argues many graduates struggle with basic skills and questions whether public or private schooling adequately prepares students.
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Boston
The
Post
James J. Storrow
George E. Brock
Boston Grammar
High School of Commerce
Specific Suggestions Improve School Board Input
James J. Storrow urges the School Board to welcome concrete proposals rather than broad calls for more study of the three R’s. He argues business leaders should name exact studies to add or remove to help the board consider suggestions effectively.
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James J. Storrow
Sweeping Statement Easy Says George E Brock
George E Brock says a vague criticism is easy to answer and that suggestions should be definite. He notes the Boston public will welcome concrete ideas on curriculum changes and which studies to add or remove.
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George E. Brock
Boston
Chelsea Couple Observe Their Golden Wedding
Chelsea residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Spade celebrated their golden wedding at the First Congregational Church. Their daughter Ada Spade and Mrs. Mary A. Boyington assisted. The Winnisimmet Union sent $50 in gold in a mesh purse and other friends gave gold gifts. A trio provided music and 30 auxiliary choir members in white sang.
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Charles E. Spade
Chelsea
First Congregational Church
Ada Spade
Mary A. Boyington
Spade
Winnisimmet Union
Rebels Capture Gunboat Croyant in Caribbean Clash
The gunboat Croyant, seized by rebels, exchanged shots with Centenaire off Jeremie. General Lecomte, head of a government force, is reported prisoner and possibly executed. Government recruits fighters and ships ammunition from Port au Prince for the campaign.
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Port AU Prince
Hayti
Nord Alexis
Aquin and
Jeremie
Croyant
Centenaire
Lecomte
Birth rate decline seen in United States study
In Ithaca on November 24 Prof Walter F Wilcox warned that from 1800 to 1900 the ratio of births per 1000 women fell by 152 and projects a continued drop could lead to no children. He noted births are controlled by human choice more than ever before, altering demographic trends.
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Ithaca
N. Y
United States
Walter F. Wilcox
Goldwin Smith Hall
Prof. Wilcox
Loan dispute grips Cambridge society amid scandal
Mrs Johnson accused of borrowing money from Mr Rice while he claims no blackmail. The case spans social circles from Newport to Cambridge with ties to Brookline and Needham. Rice, once wealthy, now penniless, faces federal scrutiny as Johnson defends his innocent stance and seeks legal clarity.
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Johnson
Rice
Buncombe
Mr. Johnson
State Street
B. B. Johnson
Waltham
Cambridge
J. C. Johnston
Miller
Albert E. Miller
Needham
New York
Boston
Marine Eye Remedy Insuree Eyes Healthy Eye Comfort
Marine Eye Remedy Insuree promises healthier eyes through a blend marketed for comfort and beauty. The product targets general eye care with emphasis on soothing relief and long lasting wear.
Dorchester Man Weds Seeks Conservatorship Lift
Robert F Wellman once a New Haven bank teller and now living in Dorchester married Dorchester girl Blanche Johnson after she helped him leave an insane hospital. He petitions Connecticut courts to remove conservatorship so he can stay with his wife in Dorchester and attend a Nov 27 probate hearing hoping for a favorable ruling.
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Robert F. Wellman
Vinson Street
Dorchester
Connecticut
Wellman
New Haven
Blanche Johnson
J. J. Johnson
Westport
Mechanic’s Bank
Hotchkiss
McDonald
New Haven City
Child With Broken Leg Left Suffering on Walk
Eight year old Gertrude Sorensen of Dorchester was knocked down by Henry P. Stone while chasing boys who had stolen nuts from his store. Her leg was broken and she lay moaning on the sidewalk as bystanders did not assist. She was taken to City Hospital.
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Gertrude Sorensen
Dorchester
Henry P. Stone
Clergy changes and church notices in Greater Boston
Wesleyan University elected Rev. William Arnold Shankin to be president, currently presiding at Upper Iowa University since 1905. Rev. H W Chamberlin invited to lead Bunker Hill Baptist. Rev M F Johnson to Bethany Baptist to start Dec 1. Mt Belingham Methodist Church to hold first service Dec 9 in vestry. Young Men's Congregational Club hosted a dinner with Mr and Mrs Edwin D Mead addressing 200 attendees.
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Wesleyan University
William Arnold Shankin
Shankin
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Carrolton
Hamilton College
Clinton
N. Y
Garrett Biblical Institute
Methodist Church
Root
H. W. Chamberlin
The
Baptist Church
Ashland
Winter Hill Baptist Church
Bunker Hill Baptist Church
Mt. Bellingham Methodist Church
Young Men's Congregational Club
Exchange Club
Edwin D. Mead
Chase
Brookline
Mass
Westwich
Beacon Street
West Harwich
Andsf
Henen
Chase & Sanborn's
Lambrecht
Roxbury
Minnie
Christian
Frances Lambrecht
Braun
Walden Street
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Murphy
Boston
James J
Mary Murphy
Sumner Street
Church of the Assumption
Hub
F. of A
Quigley
East Boston
Delia
Winifred
John Quigley
Liverpool Street
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Labor delegations probe Chelsea shanty sanitation
A joint visit by Italian Laborers Union 209 and Excavators and Rockmen Union 11679 with Chelsea Board of Health investigated unsanitary housing for workers on Everett Avenue. The contractor pledged to meet health rules and remove objectionable features.
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Excavators
Rockmen’s Union
Board of Health of
Chelsea
Everett Avenue
Board of Health
Board of Aldermen of
Somerville
Somerville City Men’s Union
Boston Stationary Firemen’s Union
Emerson
Norwood Bookbinders’ Union
Temperance Hall
Norwood
Chelsea Board of Control
Chelsea City Men’s Union
James A. Grazier
Massachusetts State Branch
A. F. of L
John J. Hynes
Boston Central Labor Union
Harry Vandermelen
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union 97
New York
Edward Cohen
Lynn
Maniac Steele
State House
G G A Backing Sought For Alderman Slate
A Good Government Association member indicates at least two Democratic alderman nominees J Frank O Hares South Boston and Daniel Datey Dorchester may join the slate to be decided days before the city election Ellery Clark likely to run as an independent Democrat with G G A backing Aldermen Brand Cotton and Ballantyne also named All nominees asked to contact the G G A Councilman Santosuosso Ward 6 leads bid against ex Mayor Fitzgerald seeks G G A support but association declines to enter the fight Dr Santosuosso reports the stance.
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Good Government Association
J. Frank O’hare
South Boston
Daniel Datey
Dorchester
Ellery Clark
Brand, Cotton and Ballantyne
Board of Aldermen
Thomas J. Giblin
Fast Boston
Santosuosso
Fitzgerald
Amea ra disciplines Sergeant Hall and transfers him
A trial board found Sergeant Stillman B. Hall guilty of insubordinate conduct after a tense confrontation over a suspected liquor breath accusation. He is reduced to patrolman, moved from Division 4 to 16 Back Bay, and ordered to report Wednesday. Perjury charges loom for Hall and Patrolman Brown. Hall’s career timeline and Maine birth are noted.
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Thomas C. Evans
George D. Yeaton
John A. Brickley
Hall
O’meara
Stillman
B. H. Hall
Division 4
Division 16
Back Bay
William J. Brown
Lagrange Street
Colonel Wood
Maine
Gold Dust cleans pots and pans and kills germs
The ad extols Gold Dust as the fastest easiest cleaner for kitchens. It claims the product sterilizes while cleaning removing all dirt and germ life from pots pans milk cans pails and dairy utensils.
Italians Protest Anti Austrian Riots Stir National Tensions
Italians in Rome express intense resentment over Vienna anti Italian riots that wounded students and spurred demonstrations. The day saw Italian crowds burn the Austrian flag and arrests as police and soldiers guard the embassy. tensions threaten Triple Alliance relations and prompt pending interpellations in the Chamber of Deputies reopening Wednesday.
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Rome
Austria
Vienna
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Donovan drives bid for state leader amid party jockeying
The report notes BOOM DONOVAN FOR STATE LEADER with Kelcher lauding leaders and attacking rival bossism while Donovan proclaims pride in being a politician. It mentions no mayoral boom for Keliher, aside from Donovan forecasting greater things for him and a Ward 9 Democratic group presenting Keliher with a travelling bag.
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Mr. Kelcher
Keliher
Donovan
Ikseliher
M. T. Birmingham
Ward 9 Democratic Organization
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