Prank Tales From Old Harvard Societies Spark No Boston Alarm
A Boston Special recalls Dickey and other society initiates at Harvard and nearby schools, detailing camel rides on a trolley, perambulator antics, and a parade of tasks for candidates. Citizens mostly ignore the stunts, focusing on the president’s son and the era’s indifference to college pranks.
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Harvard
Tech
Tufts
Bunker Hill Monument
Broadway
Boston
Dickey
Harvard Square
Camridge
Boston Crooked Car Ride and a Funny Initiation Prank
A columnist recalls Boston streetcar scenes with flirtatious passengers and patient conductors as crowds fill cars. A vivid episode follows a staged doggie initiation where a man in a fur coat is led by a leash, barked at by onlookers, and gently teased about untruthful tales. The narrative also touches on Zelaya’s 1912 Nicaragua-related tensions and a U.S. envoy’s escape to Costa Rica during unrest.
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Boylstonst
Boston
Copley Square
Harvard
Paul Revere
Lexington
Concord
Insane Hospital
Belmont
jJump
Promising Elopement Motive in Elgin Shooting
Mrs. Dora McDonald wife of Michael McDonald stands accused in Chicago of fatally shooting Webster S. Guerin. Police theorize the elopement plot against him triggered the crime. witnesses recall a quarrel and a declared intention to flee to New York. Mrs. McDonald’s condition remains unchanged and she may not testify Friday.
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Chicago
Dora McDonald
Michael McDonald
Webster S. Guerin
New York
Herman Schuettler
Guerin
Archie Guerin
Webster Guerin
Harry Feldman
Mike McDonald
Queer Blunders Made in School
In humorous anecdotes from classrooms, teachers recount unconscious student misstatements about animals, cigarets, and moral concepts. A Boston student calls the Madonna a rogue’s gallery, another camel fact twists water in a hump, and a cow is misdescribed as an American insect. Fragments reflect immigrant and urban schooling, with notes from parents and efforts at moral instruction.
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J. L. Harbour
Christian Endeavor
Boston
Italy
Zengland
Two Cent Fare Reformer Senator Dick Bland
The piece profiles Senator Dick Bland of Indiana describing his rise from lawyer to reformer and his two cent fare bill. It notes his youth, nickname Silver Tongued, and his pledge to pass the measure through both houses and the governor’s signature. It frames him as a reformer who succeeded while others failed.
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Senator Bland
Dick Bland
United States
Silver Dick
Senate
Hanlyail
Gov
Hanly
Indianapolis
Yale professor traces horse origin and evolution
Special to New Haven from March 14 reports Prof. Richard Lull of Yale traced the equine back 2,000,000 years. He says the horse originated in Europe but developed mainly in America. The professor stays silent on the army mule history.
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New. Haven, Conn
Richard Lull
Yale
Europe
America
Churches on wheels bring gospel to fields and towns
London march 7 a band of English evangelists stages the church on wheels plan to reach people where they live. eighty wagons function as homes for 18 evangelists and last year 40 000 services were held with thousands of country homes visited as farmers donate horses to move the wagons.
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London
Hard Lines Probing Daily Struggles with Rising Costs
A brief exchange highlights financial strain as the speaker laments rising living costs and a persistent hole in finances. The dialogue reflects common worries about affordability and economic pressure. The tone is period-appropriate and concise.
Park View Sanatorium Cancer Treatment touted
Park View Sanatorium offers treatment for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases. Dr. L. T. Leach, based in New York with connections across the California state line, is associated with the facility.
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L. T. Leach
New York
California-sts
San Francisco School Board rescinds segregation resolution
The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously voided October's resolution that segregated Japanese students in public schools and adopted a new plan aligned with the Washington conference understanding reached with President Roosevelt Secretary Root and Mayor Schmitz.
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San Francisco
San Franciso Board of Education
Roosevelt
Washington
Root
Schmitz
Earth May Pass Through Comet Tail Says Proctor
Miss Mary Proctor daughter of the famed astronomer argues Earth could enter a comet tail with particles possibly striking the planet. While she says odds of harm are low Prof Matteucci atop Mount Vesuvius warns of a possible collision and destruction.
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Mary Proctor
Matteucci
Mount Vesuvius
Orange Peel Fatal in Petersburg
Mrs. Ann Allen died after injuries from a fall on Main Street in Petersburg Indiana on Tuesday while shopping. She slipped on an orange peel causing fatal injuries.
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Petersburg
Ind
Ann Allen
Modern electric household wonders in the home today
A display shows electric heating pads and a host of kitchen and room appliances. Items include an electric luminous radiator a sewing machine with motor an electric flatiron a self lighting wardrobe an electric lighter a chafing dish coffee percolator teapot candle clock water heater hair dryer vibrator curling irons and a telephone linked to rooms. An electric refrigerator kitchenette washing machine wringer dishpan hot water coil and exhaust fan highlight the marvels.
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Albany Press
The Little Neck Bow Craft Guide
A simple method to make small neck bows from lawn scraps or half handkerchiefs. Plait, iron, fluff with a thread wound near the top, and trim with lace or embroidery. Attach a cheap pin at the back to secure on collars.
Penny Luncheons Aid Hungry Milwaukee Children
In Milwaukee schools a penny luncheon program helps hungry children. Charging a penny reduces stigma, many students earn 74 pennies selling papers, and previously dull children show improved alertness after the meals. The plan appears successful in addressing hunger and learning performance.
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Milwaukee
Applications for Licenses in Indianapolis Wards 13 5 12
A string of notices announce applications to the Marion county Board of County Commissioners at the April 1907 term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in limited quantities with on premises consumption. Named applicants include Charles E Bellmore in Ward 13 West Street location, and W J Groenwoldt Ward 12 South Meridian Street, among others, with pool table privileges requested and detailed address descriptions.
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Indianapoliis
Center Township
Board of County Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
West Street
McCarty
Indianapolis
Marion
South West Street
Ward
Charles E. Bellmore
Carter Township
Bhdiana
Board of County
Blake Street
Ariek P
Ame
Outlet
Twetiana
Board of Commissioners
Ray and McCarty
John Paul
Board of County Commissioner
DelaWare Street
W. J. Groenwoldt
State of
Meridian Street
Harry H. Beck
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OLD Harvard
Cret Societies
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Merry
Costa Rica
U. S
William T. Merry
President Zelaya
Haeg’s Drug Store
Pennsylvania-st
Illinois-st
Massachusetts-ave
College-ave
Dr. King
Ican Insect
Boy
Little Joey
Missus
Joey
Band of Mercy
Arthur
Harper’s Nights of the Round Table
Oscar Li. Bland
Reformer
Linton
Churches ON Wheels
Mr. Lion
Park View Sanatorium
Ders
Dern
Elijah
Postem Co
Battle Creak, Mich
Geo. W. Patterson
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