National W C T U Opens 40th Convention at Asbury Park
At Asbury Park New Jersey the department school of methods of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in preparation for the 40th annual convention. Speakers included Mrs Deborah Livingston of Maine national superintendent of franchise and prohibition Mrs Ella Hoover Thatcher of Washington national superintendent of work among soldiers and sailors Dr Louise Co Pur ington of Massachusetts national superintendent of health and heredity and Mrs Edith Smith Davis of Wisconsin national superintendent of scientific temperance instruction.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Department School of
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Union
Deborah Livingston
Maine
Ella Hoover Thatcher
Washington
Louise Co. Purington
Massachusetts
Edith Smith Davis
Wisconsin
Peters Enters Boston Mayor Race After State Elections
Congressman Andrew J. Peters formally joined the Boston mayoralty contest announcing his candidacy. He said circumstances require immediate declaration and pledged to present his views after the State election.
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Andrew J. Peters
Boston
City Council Candidacy Sparks Mayor Race Shifts
The morning papers announce President Thomas J. Kenny's candidacy and Congressmen Peters entry, complicating the Citizens' Municipal League advisory committee work. The panel will likely report multiple names to the league executive for the convention next week. Walter L. Collins and President Kenny face the committee today as Italian Ward 6 voters press for Kelliher.
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Thomas J. Kenny
Peters
Kenny
Citizens’ Municipal League
Patrick F. O'Keefe
John A. Kelcher
League
Walter L. Collins
Santosuosso
Kelliher
Savings in Boston schools speed pupil advancement
Boston public schools run special advancement classes to save two years in elementary study, countering a federal report that urged cutting the elementary course to six years. Superintendent Dr. Franklin B. Dyer defends the approach as satisfactory and cites differing views on essential subjects.
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Boston
United States Bureau of Education
Bureau
Franklin B. Dyer
Blaze Stops Curb Brokers In Stock Market District
A brisk fire in the basement of a four story brick building at 15 Deane Street disrupted curb brokers in the stock market district yesterday forenoon. The basement housed R H James & Company plumbers supplies storeroom and much stock was destroyed. Smoke caused annoyance to occupants. Estimated damage 360.
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Deane, Street
Cardinal O Connell Opens Services at Cathedral
Cardinal O Connell will preside at the first services of the Archconfraternity of the Holy Cross at the Cathedral today. The 3 p m gathering lasts an hour with stations of the cross and instruction followed by a relic blessing and solemn exposure for veneration. Rector Mgr Splaine will oversee today’s ceremonies.
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Cardinal O'Connell
Tas Arenconfraternity of the Holy Cross
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Somerville Mayor Receives Carnegie Library Check
Mayor Burns of Somerville received a Carnegie check for 10,000 dollars as part payment toward the 80,000 dollars donated to the new Central Hill library.
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Burns
Somerville
Andrew Carnegie
Central Hill
Third donation brings his total to five thousand dollars
The contribution is the third and makes the total amount he has sent five thousand dollars.
Gathering Honors East Boston Judge Joseph J Murley
A non-partisan event last night honored Joseph J Murley recently named associate judge of the East Boston District Court. The gathering was arranged by a citizens committee chaired by Jeremiah J Kelleher with Michael J Gallagher serving as toastmaster. A note mentions a $3,000 telephone cable project linking England and Holland.
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Joseph J. Murley
East Boston District Court
Jeremiah J. Kelleher
Michael J. Gallagher
May Louise Studley and Francis Munroe Tie in Boston
Miss May Louise Studley of Boston and Francis B. Munroe of California, a noted resident, announce a forthcoming marriage. Details indicate a social engagement in Boston with plans for a ceremony to be announced.
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Lexington
May Louise Studley
Boston
Francis B. Munroe
California
Marriage of Munroe Family Descendant Ties Lexington History
A direct descendant of the Munroe family long linked with Lexington and Concord married this afternoon at Alonzo J. Moulton’s Sherman Street home in Lexington. The Rev. Samuel Knowles, pastor of the local church, officiated.
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Munroe
Lexington and Concord
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