Pratt Bequest to MIT for Naval Architecture Stands
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will keep Charles H. Pratt’s $750000 bequest to establish the Pratt School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, subject to Probate Court action to strike a second unnotarized signature within 60 days. The decision comes from the Supreme Judicial Court after contest by Pratt’s relatives. Judge Loring authored the full bench opinion.
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Charles H. Pratt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pratt School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Supreme Judicial Court
Mr. Pratt
Buckminster
Boston
Pratt
Revenue Bill Nearing House Debate After Committee
Democrats on the ways and means committee finished the war revenue bill despite opposition from some colleagues. The measure will be introduced tomorrow by Chairman Underwood, reported to the House on Monday, and brought up for debate Tuesday with a likely rule to expedite passage.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Underwood
House
Senate debates tax on farm shipments and river port cuts
Today efforts to exempt farm products from the freight tax were rejected as would undermine the tax. Administrators foresee no amendments in the House. The bill adds penalties for tax evasion and empowers treasury officials to set rules. The Senate commerce committee also pursues river and harbor cuts, trimming the appropriation from 53.6 million to 31 million.
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House
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Commerce Committee of the
Senate
Charge Clerk Stole 500 From Employers
John J. Mitchell age 17 of 7A Clifton Street Roxbury a former clerk at Lumber Insurance Company appeared in Police Court yesterday accused of stealing 500 dollars from his employers. He supposedly took a tin box with the money and fled to Pasadena California.
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John J. Mitchell
Clifton Street
Roxbury
Lumber Insurance Company
Mitchell
Passadena
Cal
Two Trade Fleets For West Coast
Boston is touted as the eastern trade port via the Panama Canal as merchants forecast. Emery Steamship Company announces a 7000 ton cargo liner nearing completion at Newport News for Panamanian trade. The Atlantic already sails the canal to the Pacific and its sister ship Pacific is under construction and nearing completion.
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Boston
Panama Canal
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Newport News
Emery Steamship Company of
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Fore River
Quincy
Boston Firms Plan Westward Fleet Through Panama Canal
The Crowell Thurlow Steamship Company builds a fleet of general cargo colliers with Boston as the eastern terminus and Pacific ports as the west. The Edward Pierce will launch in Newport News and sail from Boston November 15. The Peter H Crowell loads lumber for New York and Boston at Seattle. Plans discussed in Boston aim to add a Panama Canal route, creating a third major westbound line under American registry.
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Crowell-Thurlow Steamship Company
Boston
San Francisco
Seattle
Lewis K. Thurlow
Crowell. Thurlow
Peter H. Crowell
New York
Thurlow Steamship Company
Newport News
Edward Pierce
Pacific
Canal
Panama Canal
Smallpox Case Found at Chapel Mill Worker Exposed Many
Leicester report finds Joseph Dumas of Main street had smallpox for three days before doctors identified it. He works in the Chapel mill with 70 coworkers and has urged vaccination for all mill employees and school children after a face rash appeared and illness began at work.
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Leicester
Joseph Dumas
Main Street
Dumas
Chapel Mill
Cushing Primary Heats Up in Republican Lt Governor Race
Observers report a sharp GOP Lt Governor contest as three candidates vie in Cushing. Analysts say the primary struggle tightens with each camp broadcasting strong contrasts and positioning.
Contested Gubernatorial Primary Looms Amid Region Reform
Speaker Cushing leads the field with Goetting and Elmer Stevens entering the race from the metropolitan district as a sharp, good natured battle unfolds. Primary voting is a week away as council pay rules trigger protests and possible action before Governor Walsh and Lt. Governor Barry. Delegates from the National Guard Association gather for a three day convention at Copley Plaza with 300 expected. notable guests include Major General Leonard Wood General Charles Bailey and former Governor Guild.
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Cushing
A. H. Goetting
Elmer Stevens
Stevens
Coonel Goetting
Walsh
Henderson wins Grand American handicap in Dayton
Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington Kentucky won the Grand American handicap shoot in Dayton Ohio with a score of 98 of 100. He had already captured two American titles earlier in the week as more than 800 marksmen from around the world competed.
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Dayton, O
Neal Institute Boston Promises 3 Day Alcohol Cure
Four years after opening the Neal Institute in Boston, advocates claim the three day treatment banishes alcoholic craving by eradicating the poison from the system. They cite widespread success in New England and across America, noting no injections or withdrawal, and offer free consultation.
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New England
Neal Institute
Boston
Progressives Convene in Cohasset for Bull Moose Campaign
In Cohasset today a major Progressive pow wow gathers to plan the Bull Moose drive in the first Plymouth senatorial district. Richard Washburn Child hosts as state committeeman. luncheon starts at noon with participants including James P. Magentis, candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, and Senator Burbank.
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Cohasset
Plymouth
Richard Washburn Child
Burbank
Charles ‘Sumner Bird
Roosevelt
James P. Magentis
Senator Burbank
Claim Fatal Gun Is Found Near Carman Residence
Reported today that a .88 calibre revolver, believed linked to the murder of Mrs. Louise D. Bailey, was found under a barn floor behind Dr. Edwin Carman's residence. District Attorney Lewis J. Smith reportedly holds the weapon, though he did not confirm the claim. Dr. Carman denied knowledge of any revolver at his home and said no warrant ties it to his house.
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Mineola
N. Y
Louise D. Bailey
Lewis J. Smith
Edwin Carman
Dr. Carman
Bailey
Hyde Park Phone Girls Honor Supervisor Ahead of Wedding
Miss Elsie S. Leonard of McDonald street Hyde Park supervisor of the Hyde Park telephone exchange received a tin shower at Miss Pauline Packard’s home 72 West street Hyde Park. The gift and entertainment came from fellow operators in honor of her upcoming marriage on October 14 to Dedham attorney William Quade. Chief operator Miss Gladys Grace presented the gift with Miss Lena Bondie Miss Mary Wilkinson Miss Mary Dooley and Miss Anna Bryce providing the entertainment.
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Elsie S. Leonard
McDonald Street
Hyde Park
Insurance rate increase approved by Boston board
Boston's Board of Fire Underwriters voted to raise fire insurance rates. The hike already took effect and applies to new policies with three year terms at about 25 percent and five year terms at about 33 1/3 percent.
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Boston
Board of Fire Underwriters
Boston backs off insurance rate hike after public protest
After a city hall protest, Mayor Curley formed a 10‑man committee led by John N. Cole to negotiate with underwriters. Letters show the city agreed to remove the 15 percent business district increase tied to the San Francisco fire, while the general rate rise proceeded per the Boston Board of Fire Underwriters.
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City Hall
Curley
John N. Cole
Boston
San Francisco
Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
Insurance rates for term risks revised in 1914 rules
A 1914 notice outlines term rates for risks written under pro rata rules. Two years set at 13 4 times annual rate, three years at 21 2 times, four years at 31 4 times, five years at 4 times. The new rule takes effect September 8, 1914.
Naval Ensign to Wed Newport Girl
Ensign Ralph S Wentworth United States Navy to marry Miss Gladys D Kaull of Newport at Emmanuel Church Newport tomorrow evening Wentworth serves on the gunboat Petrel which is undergoing repairs at the navy yard in Portsmouth New Hampshire
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Portsmouth
N. H
Ralph S Wentworth
Gladys D. Kaull
Newport
Emmanuel Church
Wentworth
Petrel
Navy Yard
Water Works Association Closes Three Day Convention
The New England Water Works Association wrapped up its three day convention in Nantasket with a harbor trip and farewell dinner at the Palm Garden. A 10 o'clock business meeting at the Copley Plaza officially ended the event.
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Palm Garden
Nantasket
New England Water Works Association
Copley Plaza
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