Dominion liners renamed as White Star ships in Boston port
The Dominion line ships will be renamed under White Star on December 1 as White Star takes over Boston Liverpool routes. Mayflower becomes Cretic, Columbus Republic, New England Romantic, Commonwealth Canopic, with other Dominion vessels reassigned. Annual voyages from Dominion total about 140 with 30,000 steerage and 40,500 total passengers.
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Columbus Republic
New England
Boston
Liverpool
Dominion Line
White Star Line
New York
Commonwealth
New Cymric
Kensington and Southwark
Dominion
Cambroman
Vancouver
Labor union calls for action in Miller case
Central Labor Union adopts a resolution urging the President to modify his order of discrimination and to dismiss W. A. Miller from government service. The preamble accuses the President of reinstating Miller despite evidence of moral turpitude and support for the open shop policy.
Wife's Illness Delays Burtons' Legal Plea in Central Case
In a Boston court, Francis L. Burton's case was continued as his defense, led by H L Baker, cites his mining ventures in Colorado and his wife's serious ossification illness. The judge deferred ruling to pursue a conference with Justice Bell. Also sentenced were Matthew Burns for assault and John Gallagher for robbery.
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New York Central Railway
Buffalo
Touraine
H.L. Baker
Colorado
Baker
Justice Bell
Sherman
Matthew G. Burns
Massachusetts Reformatory
John P. Gallagher
Reformatory
Exploding Cap Found Near Trolley Tracks at Annisquam
Gloucester police report a dynamite cap found upside down beside trolley tracks at the Pines at Annisquam. No dynamite recovered. officials link the powder to Rockport Granite Company blasting stock, with thefts common. Women passengers avoid tobacco fumes as the incident unsettles riders.
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Gloucester
M. F. Sullivan
Pines
Annisquam
Water Department
Rockport Granite Company
Shamrocks I and II Practically Sold
Chicago news reports Shamrocks I and II, the first Lipton boats, are practically sold. Sir Thomas Lipton’s secretary John Westwood confirms Lipton is reluctant to part with Shamrock I and II and will not dispose of Shamrock III.
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Chicago
Thomas Lipton
John Westwood
Thomas
Mr. Westwood
Return of Count Ward Sparks Talk of Fortunes and Nobility
After years away Reg inald Henshaw Ward returns to Boston to promote financial ventures. A once-poor Boston boy turned global financier, he rose through copper stock gains and social circles, and now eyes New York and California. He comments on Roumania neutrals, Bulgarian troubles, and Chamberlain policy. Ward hints at plans and a possible Windsor-linked marriage.
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Reginald Henshaw Ward
Roman Empire
Takova
Servia
Christo
Portgual
Spain
Alphonso
Roumania
London
Boston
Count Ward
Saxonia
New York
California
Atlantic
Ward
Reggie Ward
Countess Howe
Chamberlain
Conservatory Season Opens at New England Conservatory
The New England Conservatory opened a promising year with registration pushing past 2000 regular students and 500 special students. Jordan Hall and the new organ, gift of Eben D. Jordan, were unveiled, and Emerson College of Oratory joined the conservatory. Henry M. Dunham performed Mendelssohn on the new organ. Charles P. Gardiner welcomed attendees.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Jordan Hall
Emerson Col
Eben D. Jordan
Jordan
Henry M. Dunham
Organ School
Mendelssohn
Charles P. Gardiner
Conservatory
Phillips Exeter Opens 120th Year With New Halls
Phillips Exeter enters its 120th year with an enlarged student roll and two new halls Hoyt Hall costing 60000 dollars and the Alumni dining hall at 48000 dollars. Coach Edward A Robinson will lead the football squad as Exeter schedules games against New Hampshire College Tufts Needham A C Bowdoin Harvard freshmen and Andover.
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Xether
N. H
Phillips Exeter
Hoyt
J. Marshall
Exeter
Edward A. Robinson
Boston
Brown
New Hampshire College
Preter
Tufts
Medford
Mass
Needham A. C
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Harvard
Cambridgy
Phillips Andover
Boston University opens Liberal Arts college with larger entering class
Boston University marks the opening of its College of Liberal Arts with a record entering class and broader course offerings. More than 125 new students have already enrolled, with men slightly outnumbering women. Greek is no longer required for A B degrees, Ph B is abolished, Litt B nearly its equivalent, and French and English programs expanded. Robert H. Bruce of Redlands joins mathematics with Judson B. Colt. Frederick J. Allen departs for Simmons College.
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Boston University
Boston University College of Liberal Arts
College Chapel
Somerset Street
William [B. Huntington
Robert H. Bruce
Redlands
Cal
Judson B. Colt
Mr. Bruce
Frederick J. Allen
Simmons College
Tufts Freshman Class Sets Record in Arts and Sciences
Tufts College opens with a record freshman class of 104 in arts and sciences up from 98 last year. Engineers lead growth with 67 civil and electrical entrants. female freshmen total 18, down 10. Medical and dental schools to open next month with large classes anticipated.
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TUFTS
Medford
Tufts College
Loan bill again fails in common council
The Common Council refuses to pass the street improvements loan order after months of debate. Republican members blocked the measure by eight votes short of the required majority. The council also supported a mayoral instruction for half holidays for primary attendance, while the mayor vetoed the district physicians ordinance for the poor over conflict with statutes.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Single Tax Meeting in East Boston Focused on Labor and Land
An open air gathering in Central Square East Boston will feature speeches on Labor's Relation to Land. Edward Doherty will preside guiding the program this evening.
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Boston
Central Square
East
Thisvening
Edward Doherty
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Canopic
Mayflower
Dominion Liner
Roosevelt
Washington
W. A. Miller
Government Printing Office
Central Labor Union
United States
Burton
Francis L. Burton
Lege of Oratory
Miss Grace Field
Manila, P. I
Norman Photo Co
Amy Leonardo
Los Angeles
NEW England Conservatory
Belle Krome
St. Louis
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