Final Arguments For and Against Free Transfers in Boston
Yesterday the committee on street railways heard final arguments on the petition for free transfers by the West End company. Senator Gallivan urged passage, saying Boston should match other cities with one fare and equal access to main thoroughfares, citing widespread public sentiment and cross-city precedents. Elder defended the road, arguing Boston differs from larger cities, transfers invite misuse, and that profits would not support universal free transfers.
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Committee On
West End Company
Samuel J. Elder
West End
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Metropolitan Road
Broadway
Theaker
Oston
Chicago
Elder
the Post
Gallivan
Bailey
Cambridge
Somerville
Commonwealth
H. J. Gonden
City Government
Armenian Benevolent Benefit Concert at Old Colony Chapel
An entertainment benefitting the Armenian Benevolent Association is set for Saturday at 7 30 o clock in Old Colony Chapel 69 Tyler Street The program features American musicians singers readers instrumental music and songs by native orientalists arranged for an engaging evening.
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Armenian Benevolent Association
Old Colony Chapel
Tyler Street
Elks Benefit Draws Star-Studded Cheer from Boston Guests
Notable assertions come from performers and writers including Charles Hoyt, Marie Millard, Harry Gilfoil, Julia Jordan, Minnie Dupree, Nat Goodwin, John Hyams, Maxine Elliott, and Clara Lane. The comments praise the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and express hopes for its lasting prosperity and charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks of
Charles K. French
Old
Kentucky
Alice Fischer
Elks
Jules Jordan
Hoyt
New York
Marie Millard
Aimee
Leah Angeles
Newark
Helen St. Clair
Howard Atheneum
Johnnis Carroll
Harry Gilfoil
Josie Harvey
de Conor Hoyt
Ton Lodge of Elks
Minnie Dupree
Laurence Eddinger
Hattie Belle Ladd
Castle Square Opera Company
Adah Richmond Stetson
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Charles Hoyt
Steal Wilson
Charles Warren
The
Marie Jansen
Frances Gaunt
J. H. Cossar
Ocora Edsall
Amelia Bingham
Jessie Busley
Jere Grady
Bowdoin Square
Richie Ling
Blanche Walsh
Secret Service’’ Company
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
John Hyams
Charles Zimmerman
Clara Lane
the Elks
Mme. Janausechek
Ambassador Hay Versus Poet Laureate Alfred Austin
The Boston Journal suggests Colonel Hay teach Alfred Austin the basics of versification in London. The letter urges simple language and a focus on love and war themes, praising plain expression over technicality from Samuel Dunlop of Boston dated April 1 1897.
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Haverhill Gazette
The
Boston Journal
Colonel Hay
London
Alfred Austin
Boston Gas Explosion Hearing Details At Tremont and Boylston
District Chief Ryan and Patrolman Bresnahan testified on March 4 about gas leaks and tar gas in electric conduits linked to Edison Company. Witness Whalen reported notifying gas officials at 10 40 am before the explosion and described fire in manholes and shifting shutoffs.
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Ryan
Bresnahan
Edison Company
J. Otis Wardwell
Whalen
Gas Company
Chairman Barker
Tremont
Boylston
Morse
Boylston Street
Tremont Street
Boston Gas Company
Matthews
Mr. Ryan
Chief Ryan
Wheelwright
Mr. Schaff
Dole & Sherburn
Silas F. Lablance
Washington Street
Park Square
Boylston Streets
Edison Company’s
Masonic Temple
New Hotel
M. J. Whalen
Quincy
Mr. Curtis
Senate Debates Cuban Drumhead Trial Resolution
In Washington the Senate debated a Nebraska resolution protesting a rumored drumhead trial and execution of Cuban General Rivera. Senator Hoar urged sending it to the foreign relations committee, fearing haste and a provocation of warlike sentiment. The resolution passed to be considered next day. Morgan pushed a joint resolution on U S neutrality in the Cuba conflict.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
Pop
Rivera
United States
Hoar
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cuba
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Spain
Morgan
Maximo Gomez
Cleveland
McKinley
Mr. Morgan
Congress
Lovett Appointed Signal Officer On Brigades Staff
George E Lovett of Boston is named signal officer with rank of first lieutenant on the staff of Brigadier General B F Bridges commander of the First Brigade M V M. Lovett served in the Fifth Infantry 1869-72 and 1879-81 in the First Infantry, rising from private to captain by 1882-86. He is a prominent officer in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, currently holding second lieutenant.
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B. F. Bridges
Eorge KE. Lovett
Boston
Lovett
Leutenant
Fifth Infantry
First Infantry
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Eyewitness Describes Explosions Near Hotel Touraine Scene
Witness Bresnahan testifies he was near the Common side when the blast occurred, smelling gas only near Hotel Touraine. He noted the Union clock read sixteen minutes to the hour, saw horses and a cart flee, then heard a second explosion and helped pull bodies as officers arrived at Station 4.
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van Rensselaer Place
Masonic Temple
Boylston Street
New Hotel
Judd
Smith
John W. Smith
United States Weather Bureau
Bresnahan
Mr. Scharff
Once Collins Voltaic Electric Plasters advertised
An advertisement proclaims Collins Voltaic Electric Plasters relieve weak backs sore lungs muscular pains rheumatic aches and uterine pains for women and general ailments.
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Collins
First Subway Suit Filed Over City Gas Explosion
Deputy Sheriff J A e filed a writ of attachment naming William T. Nutter and several gas companies as defendants in a suit for damages from a city gas explosion. Nutter seeks compensation. writ returnable to the Supreme Court on the first Monday in June. Lawyer Foster Rogers represents Nutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J Ae
William T. Nutter
Bay State Gas Company
Boston Gaslight Company
Brookline Gas Company
Metropolitan Construction Company
West End Street Railway Company
Nutter
Supreme Court
Foster Rogers
Subway Claims Filed With City Clerk After Explosion
A long list of individuals filed notice with the city clerk claiming damages from the city for injuries sustained at the time of the explosion. Names include William F. Austin Flora I. Allen Ruth Eastman Atkins T Montressor Allen Thomas F. Burns Minnie Burrell Ellen Burns and many others. The filing appears to name dozens of claimants led by various executors and attorneys.
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William F. Austin
Flora I. Allen
Ruth Eastman Atkins
T. Montressor Allen
Thomas F. Burns
Minnie Burrell
Ellen Burns
George H. Carnes
Arthur B. Cunningham
Annie G. Deeley
William W., Aliasedeley
Ethel O. Davidson
Alexandria C. Douglass
Benjamin Downing
Edward W. Emerson
Lena F
Quincy House Change of Ownership and New Staff
The Quincy House transfered to Oscar G. Barron under a ten year lease ending at midnight the Sinclair and Mann partnership seizing. Oscar G. Barron began management with 21 new guests registered at ten o clock and a floral horse shoe with Good Luck on display. Frank Curtis replaces Charles L. Hickey at the book keeper desk and C E Davidson from Adams House becomes cashier in M C Duncan’s former position.
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Quincy
Sinclair & Mann
Oscar G. Barren
Frank Curtis
Charles L. Hickey
C. BE. Davidson
Adams House
M. C. Duncan
Trade Club New Year Brings Revival in Shoe District
A Boston shoe and leather dining club, founded twelve years ago in Federal street, moved to Medford street in 1891 and expanded to business men at large. After a dip in fortunes last year it gained new members and funds, now about 200, with a fresh board meeting led by President Winch who decorated tables and received a gift basket with best wishes from fellow members.
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Trade Club
Federal Street
Medford Street
Winch
Francis Murphy Meetings Planned by Interdenominational Committee
A series of meetings led by Francis Murphy is arranged with a committee from the Golden Templars W C T U YMCA and churches. The Central Baptist Church will host the events with a 100 voice chorus choir organized and funds being raised. The campaign opens Sunday at 4 PM.
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Francis Murphy
Gld Templars
Centralare Baptist Church
Funeral of Rev William Halley in Salem
The funeral service for Rev William Halley was held at Immaculate Conception Church Salem. Archbishop Williams led the rites with a large clergyman contingent including priests from Malden Melrose and Boston areas and a double quartet choir. The Mass featured solos and a eulogy by Rev Michael O'Brien and included ritual cleansing and blessings.
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Salem
William Halley
Immaculate Conception Church
Salemn
Thomas Shanan
Malden
Fathers Carney
Melrose
Shaw
Chelmsford
Herlihy
South Boston
Newton
Gilligan
Walsh
St. John’s Seminary
Schmidt
John H. Connolly
Alice Sweetman
Mary
Korman
Mary Riley
J. A. Andrews
Frank H. Harrington
Peter McNeil
Philip Korman
Pile Jesu
John J. Semony
Michael O’brien
Lowell
Archbishop Williams
D. J. Wholly
Williams
Franklin Typographical Society Meets on Chandler Street
The Franklin Typographical Society held a monthly meeting at 121 Chandler Street with President Martin Higgins presiding. A sick benefit of 325 dollars was approved for nineteen cases, and thanks given to contributors for pamphlets of Edward F Edwards’s March 4 memoriam address to William Henry Cundy.
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Franklin Typographical Society
Chandler Street
Martin Higgins
Mary Wilson
A. L. Hill
Alfred Mudge
Messrs
H. R. Danforth
George W. Sleeper
James Wilson
Regulation Hearing Probes Sixth Regiment Leader Parsons
At a legislative hearing Colonel Henry Parsons commander of the Sixth Regiment faced scrutiny over alleged disobedience and mismanagement. Brigadier General Bridges testified that Governor Greenhalge advised Parsons resign, while Captain Devlin seeks inquiry into alleged wrongful discharge.
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Legislative Committee On
Henry Parsons
Edgar P. Champlin
Hazeltine
George A. Devlin
George A. Weviin
Sixiia
Officers Describe Dissatisfaction In Sixth Regiment Hearing
Testimony from officers at Young's Hotel details discontent and confusion caused by Colonel Parsons orders. Witnesses include Lt. H. M. Fales and Col. J. M. Carter, who recount attempts to seek relief via Adjutant General Dalton and Brigadier General Bridges.
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J. Sweetzer
Stoneham
Young's Hotel
Whitney
Young’s
Parsons
H. M. Fales
Carter
Young
Dalton
Adjutant-General
Bridges
J. M. Carter
Young’s Hotel
Fales
Framingham
8S. H. Tuttle
Samuel H. Tuttle
Concord
Milford
Champlin
J. K. Shea
John K. Shea
Fitchburg
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Post
Dr. Schenck
Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Medora R. ‘Crosby
England
Damrell & Upham
Old Corner
Washington and Scheel Streets
Caco
Order of Elks
Matteo
Austin
Samuel Dunlop
East Brookline Street
Alen
Gohan
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
George E. Lovett
Beecham
W. T. Nutter Snes Gas, Construction and
Oscar G. Barron
Trade Club New Year
Congressman Fitzgerald
John F. Fitzgerald
St. Paul's Catholic Union
Fifteenth Street
Thomas H. Carter
Roach
Richard Bland
Fitzgerald
Father Halley
Cunningham
Cunningham & CO. Stells
Central Market
North ST
Col. Parsons
Brizgadier
Greenhalge
Colonel Parsons
Devlin
Captain Devlin
Lieutenant Chamberlain
General Bridges
Devlin Sim Y
Bidges
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