James's Letter Prompts Cambridge Tax Clash
Cambridge Mayor Bancroft responds to Alderman James's letter in the Post alleging tax manipulation via over valuation. Bancroft argues valuations are set by elected assessors, not mayors, and notes city appropriations declined this year while state and county taxes rose on the same base. He defends street work funding and loans, saying James backed prior loans and his condemnation reflects his own actions.
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Bancroft
Cambridge
James
Board of Aldermen
Mt. Auburn Street
Front Street
Huron Street
Norton Street
Davenport Street
Boston Young Men's Congress Plans Dec 31 Dinner
The Boston Young Men's Congress met at Hotel Bellevue with 35 members present. Mr Innis chaired as the annual dinner date was set for Monday December 31. The enfranchisement of women dominated discussion with 15 to 14 in favor. Speakers included Solis Kenney Hayes Lane Capen Bancroft Innes. opponents were Fitzgerald Harper Lonergan Buckley Flanagan. Next meeting will discuss Initiative and Referendum Relieving Street Traffic and Arcade Sidewalks.
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Boston Young Men’s Congress
Hotel Bellevue
Innis
Andrew J. Solis
Kenney
Hayes
B. C. Lane
Capen
Everett Mayors and Campaigns Dominate Local Politics
In Ward 2 Everett politics stall as three mayoral candidates compete. Alderman Cate leads, with Henderson rallying crowds. A break-in at the Everett Republican office, but no valuables were stolen, is under police investigation.
Constitution to Return to Boston for Naval Militia Use
The frigate Constitution returns to Boston from Portsmouth Navy Yard after refit. Congress funded the work with a proviso for use by the naval militia, initially Massachusetts but the state name was struck out. Opposition to the transfer persists as final settlement rests with Assistant Secretary McAdoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
Boston
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Congress
Massachusetts
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Herbert
McAdoo
Russian Czar's Wedding Sees Nationwide Amnesty Proclaimed
A proclamation of amnesty is announced in St. Petersburg as troops and crowds prepare for the wedding of Czar Nicholas II and Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt. The ceremony unfolds at the winter palace with imperial observers, clergy, and a regal procession through Malachite Hall to the cathedral. The article notes the ceremony's solemn rites, crowns, and blessings, and mentions concurrent political amnesty actions affecting prisoners and nobles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Alexander Platz
Nicholas II
Alix of
Hesse-Darmstadt
Princess of Wales
Anitichoff Palace
Neva
Czar
Alix
Czarina
Nicholas
Denmark
Greece
Prince of Wales
Malachite Hall
Dolgorouki
Vorontzoff-Dachkoff
Imperial Court
Alexandra
Malachite
Avent
Holy Synod
Ikonostas
John of Cronstadt
Michael
Vladimir
Janyscheff
Holy Ghost
St. Luke
Anitchkoff Palace
Czar Grants Debt Relief in Famine Era Loans
Despatches from St. Petersburg report that the Czar has signed a manifesto remitting crown loan debts of peasants from the last famine, along with arrears of taxes and many fines, easing financial burdens for distressed households.
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London
St. Petersburg
New Steamer Myles Standish to Launch at Chelsea
The Nantasket Beach Steam boat Company launches the Myles Standish from Montgomery and Howard's shipyard in Chelsea at 11 this forenoon. The 206 foot steamer features compound incline engines, electric lighting, steam heating and luxurious hull fittings. It will replace the Twilight as main fleet boat with option to sell or reuse the Twilight as spare.
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Myles Standish
Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company
Montgomery & Hayward
Chelsea
Nantasket Company
Twilight
Andrew
Nantasket
Abbie
Eva Hooper
Smith
Franklin
Philadelphia
Anna EI. Kranz
Pervera
Bangor
New York
Hooper
Picot Morton
Kranz
Boston
Thatcher's Island
Piscataqua
New Gloucester
John E. McKenzie
William McDonald
la Have Bank
George's Island
Harry Roussel
Moody
MacKenzie
Gloucester
Essex
William Sprague
John C. Cottingham
Gove
East Boston
Heron
Neptune
Funchal
Madeira
Halifax
Pye
Bay of Fundy
Messrs
John 8S
Emery & Co
Lapland
Cates
Cuba
Forest King
Little Canso
Michael Doyle
Sydney
Co. B
Dominion Coal Company
Nickerson
Harriet C. Kerlin
Central Wharf
James Drummond
Curtis
Orion
Drummond
Norfolk
Annie Young Acquitted in Husband Murder Trial
Annie Young was found not guilty by a jury in the Court of General Sessions today after a trial for the murder of her husband. The jury acquitted her without leaving their seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Annie Young
Court of General Sessions
Thanksgiving Market Guide as Readers Plan Dinner
The Post outlines a bustling Faneuil Hall Quincy market rush for Thanksgiving with price examples. It details turkey, ham, ducks, cranberries, sweet potatoes, squash, celery, pumpkins, cheese, fruit, and pies, urging readers to shop ahead and prepare a festive feast.
Wil son Common Sense Ear Drums Demonstration
Mr George Wilson inventor of the Wilson Common Sense Ear Drums will present at Adams House December 8 4 5 and 6 from 9 am to 5 pm. Drums claimed to relieve deafness and head noise instantly with in ear wear no visible wire or string and free consultation. Home office Wilson Ear Drum Company Louisville KY.
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George Wilson
Adams House
Wilson Ear Drum Company
Louisville
Big Thanksgiving Ball by Sousa in Mechanics Hall
Sousa's peerless band headlines a grand ball and concert in Mechanics Hall. From 8 to 10:30 p.m. the concert precedes an 11 p.m. dance with 16 numbers. A 50‑piece theatre orchestra backs the plain dances and the Directorate march leads the parade.
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Sousa
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston
John Philip Sousa
Maggie Cline
United States
Colonel Beals
West End
Tremont House
Guards’ Hall
New York
Charlestown Ball Draws 700 for First Annual Event
The Catholic Literary Union of Charlestown held its first annual ball at Roughan Hall with 700 attendees. Senator elect Joseph J. Corbett attended among a large list of city officials and guests, as 1 1 2 couples joined the grand march led by Mrs. John F Anderson and others.
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Catholic Literary Union of
Charlestown
Roughan Hall
Bunker Hill Council
Knights of Columbus
Joseph J. Corbett
John F. Anderson
John F. Thornton
Nellie Devarney
James D. Coady
Lizzie Lucas
Sanford
Presho
Bryant and Hallstrom
Christopher F. O’brien
Common Council
T. J. Gargan
George B. Neal
W. E. Carlton
George Chapin
J. N. Supple
Joseph H. O
Fenelon Reading Circle
Walter P. Carson
M. McNamara
Everett
Potatoes Arrive Cheap From Prince Edward Island
Sixty thousand bushels of potatoes arrived in Boston yesterday by vessel from Prince Edward Island. Local growers report a good potato crop this year and the islanders were equally fortunate. The outlook suggests potatoes will be cheap for the next several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Prince Edward Island
Roanoke Social and Athletic Club Ball Draws 300 Attend
The Roanoke Social and Athletic Club held its annual Cotillon Hall ball last evening with about three hundred couples attending. The grand march was led by President H. J. Pierce and Miss Louise Gilligan, with officers and aides listed among prominent attendees from the Bay View Yacht Club, Cooper, West End Boat Club, and other clubs. Local officials and council members also appeared in support of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S58
Cate
Perkins
Everett Hall
Public Library
Broadway
Frederick E. Parlin
Meade
Castle Square
Albert Parlin
XYZ Club
Tileston Hall
Hennerson Building
Tileston Street
Harvard
Springfield
The
Odd Fellows
Charles Freeman Cook
George H. Redman
Everett Square
Maine
Aroostook County
Boston
Sherman
Tracey
Franklin E. S. Thompson
Mr. Redman
Roanoke Social and Athletic Club
Cotillon Hall
H. J. Pierce
Louise Gilligan
J. C. Williams
Theresa Viano
Walter J. Lang
Nellie McLean
F. E. Viano
Bay View Yacht Club
John Solari
Charles Cargill
Patrick Toland
Coopers
Whelton
Boyle
McLaughlin
Donovan
John J. Barry
Charles Morse
Butler Contests Illmans Seat In Supreme Case
Attorneys for United States Senator M C Butler petition the Supreme Court to stop payment of county election salaries arguing the registration law violates the U S Constitution. They contend the South Carolina legislature that will meet tomorrow was illegally elected and Butler may challenge Tillmans victory in the U S Senate.
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Columbia
S.L. C
United States
M. C. Butler
Supreme Court
Butler
United States Senate
Tillman
No Thanksgiving Pardons Planned at State Prison
State Prison officials state no pardons will be issued this Thanksgiving. Superintendent Pettigrew argues routine Pardons lack beneficial impact, while others warn that expectancy and disappointment place strain on convicts and pardons should be given only when deserved.
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Pettigrew
Chilly Weather Forecast Sparks Witty Streetcar Banter
The piece records a brisk, humorous exchange on a city street about cold temperatures and a mercury thermometer. Observers joke on weather guessing and upcoming warmth, noting overcoats and heavy flannel may still be needed before Thanksgiving travel. Subways and City Point referenced in light banter.
Debut of Sculptor Max Bachmann as Marc Antony in Berlin
At the Royal Academy annual students performance in Berlin sculptor Max Bachmann appeared as Marc Antony not at a school exhibition. He worked with Augustine rather than Professor Wolf in Amsterdam.
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Royal Academy
Berlin
Max Bachmann
Marc Antony
Augustine
Wolf
Amsterdam
Cambridge Masons, John Brennan Dead at 70
John Brennan of Cambridge near Harvard Square died yesterday at his home 70 Plympton Street. A mason by trade he was about 70 years old and leaves three children.
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John Brennan
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Plympton Street
Brennan
Reverend Bates Celebrates 65th Birthday at Bromfield Church
The Bromfield Street Church honored Pastor Rev. Dr. L. B. Bates with a reception at his residence 276 Meridian Street East Boston. The event marked the sixty fifth anniversary of his birth.
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Bromfield Street Church
L. B. Bates
Meridian Street
East
Boston
American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Repairs
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension promotes wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and accept mail orders with prompt attention by telephone Tremont 7.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Diabetes and Kidney Diseases Specialist Practice
Dr J Q Pirlart of London and Paris Hospitals offers specialty care for diabetes, bladder and urinary diseases. Office hours 1 to 5 pm at 88 Boylston Street, Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays.
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J. Q. Pirlat
London
Paris
Boylston Street
TROLLEYS OFF Alderman Dever Demands Exoneration From League Charges
Alderman Dever pushes to exonerate the committee on licenses amid Municipal League probe. The board amends orders, halting Marlborough Dartmouth and Clarendon street trolley plans, while preserving underground wiring. A new bridge for Charlestown is sought with mayoral cooperation and War Department steps.
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Municipal League
Dever
Transit Commission
War Department
Charlestown
Boylston Street
Exeter
Hereford
Warren Street
St. Mary’s Church
Alderman Hall
Street Commission
Girls' Glub Sale at Boylston Club Draws Local Crowds
The Boylston Club held its annual sale at 166 Boylston Street from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It showcased dolls, fancy work, flowers, and candies and supported heavy club expenses. The group, about 45 members with two junior clubs, meets thrice weekly for class work and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Club
Boylston Street
Cosey
Steamer Falcon Lost Reported Off Newfoundland Coast
A Port Marion correspondent says the American fishing schooner crew that called in from there reports the Newfoundland steamer Falcon, unseen since leaving Philadelphia, was lost at Virgin Rocks off the Newfoundland coast on the eleventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Port Marion
C. B
Philadelphia
Virgin Rocks
Newfoundland
North Street Liquor Prosecution Arrests Retail Dealer
Salvatore Gallo aged 33 of 17 North Street was arrested on a U S Court warrant for selling malt liquor without a special tax. A liquor squad raid seized a large quantity of Italian wine and liquors. He will be arraigned in U S District Court today.
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Salvatore Gallo
North Street
United States
Gallo
United States District Court
Young Hebrew Club Holds First Social Dance in Grand Army Hall
The Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Club hosted its inaugural social dance at Grand Army Hall last evening. The grand march opened by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lefkavith with 100 couples following. Lefkavith served as floor director, aided by Samuel Shain and assistants J. Laurie I. Gordon A. Shea M. Danziger M. Limberg S. Kasonof M. Matthews H. Pinkofsky M. Aronson J. Beerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Young Men’s Hebrew Club
Grand Army Hall
Samuel Lefkavith
Mr. Lefkavith
Samuel Shain
J. Laurie
I. Gordon
A. Shea
M. Danziger
M. Limberg
S. Kasonof
M. Matthews
H. Pinkofsky
M. Aronson
J. Beerman
Resignation of Rev William S Apsey Rejected by Church
North Avenue Baptist Church in North Cambridge held a meeting to act on the resignation of Rev William S Apsey D D after twenty five years as pastor. He sent a letter but the committee postponed to December 30. The resignation was rejected by a 36 to 2 vote. It is unclear if Dr Apsey will press the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue Baptist Church
North
Cambridge
William S. Apsey
Apsey
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