Testimony and civic lobbying on military inquiry and trade board
Lieutenant Langdon and Adjutant General Dalton faced cross examination on the Eight Regiment’s officer shortage and drill improvements. Dalton defended enlisted men’ s rights, while the Associated Boards of Trade opposed a bill. Newton’s Hagkell warned against Northern avenue removal, citing its role in dock system plans and land value impacts.
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Guant
Dalton
Arlin
Eighth Infantry
Gloucester
Ted
Théoré
Boards of Trade
J. H. Benton, Jr
E. H. Hagkell
Newton
Iis
Northern Avenue
Associated Boards of Trade
Oliver Street
South
Boston
Commonwealth
The
Railroad Company
City of
Boston Wharf Company
Silence Follows Holy Thursday at Cathedral Services
Silenge reigns as white and gold draperies adorn the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and other Catholic churches. Clergy wear white and gold vestments and two hosts are consecrated for use and later stored. Incense bearers acolytes and seminarians escort the host to a prepared repository. Today churches remain silent with no music for the passion observances as bells stay quiet until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
12 Year Old Matilda Eisner Admits Highway Robbery in Brooklyn Court
In Ewing Street Court Brooklyn the 12-year-old Matilda Eisner of 94 Bremen Street admitted she was a highway robber and enjoyed the thefts of earrings and valuables from girls her age. It surfaced that her father, a poverty-stricken framer, sent her out to beg, and she progressed from mendicant to thief. She was remanded by the Children's Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ewing Street Court
Brooklyn
Matilda Eisner
Bremen Street
Matilda
Children’s Society
Law School Opens Spring Term at Blaw School
The spring term at B. A. Law School began yesterday. On Mondays and Tuesdays Oscar Storer, a 9 graduate and instructor, starts a new course on sales recitation. The dean begins a new course on agency lectures. Judge Almy starts mortgages and liens lectures. Mort courts meet alternate Mondays with all members admitted. Vision 5a of Division reserved.
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B. A. Law School
Oscar Storer
Law
Judge Almy
Mort
Soule Apsey Wedding at North Cambridge Church
Miss Laura Louise Soule and Albert Stokes Apsey wed at North Avenue Baptist Church in North Cambridge. The bride, a contralto performer, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Soule of 11 Russell Street. The groom, a Suffolk County lawyer, studied at Harvard and served in Cambridge city government. The ceremony was led by Rev William L Apsey and Rev Riley A Vose.
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North Avenue Baptist Church
North Cambridge
Laura Louise Soule
Albert Stokes Apsey
Lawrence Soule
Russell Street
Cambridge
Suffolk County
University City
Harvard
Law School
William L. Apsey
Riley A. Vose
Florence D. Soule
Lucie Cabel
G. W. Cabel
Northampton
Mass
Ida Sherman
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Frederick L. Jerris
P. Soule
James A. Bailey
Arlington
Walter E. Henderson
John L. Odiorne
Cambridge Common Council
O. Elliott Smith
William A. Allison
Mrs. Apsey
North
Cambridge Wedding at Captain Sawyer Residence
A pretty home wedding occurred at Captain John S S Sawyer's residence on Austin street Cambridge. Miss Emma M Sawyer married Mr George BE MaQuesten of Boston the ceremony was conducted by Rev Augustus M Lord of Providence RI with assistance from Rev George W Bicknell of the Inman Street Universalist Church. A reception followed.
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John S&s. Sawyer
Austin Street
Cambridge
Emma M. Sawyer
George BE. MaQuesten
Boston
Augustus M. Lord
Providence
R. I
George W. Bicknell
Inman Street Universalist Church
Raines Law Sparks Park Row Saloons’ Soup Garlands
In New York on April 2 the Raines law triggers a commotion among Park Row liquor saloons offering lunches. A sign at Billy Goat bar 143 lists cheap items drawing crowds and prompting neighboring saloons such as Roaming Camp New Sport and Retreat to post similar notices. Police take no action as brewers hire Guggenheimer Utermeyer and Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Row
Guggenheimer, Utermeyer & Marshall
Counterfeited with a Pen In Washington Exhibition
In Washington a 320 counterfeit note made with pen and ink has fooled experts for fourteen years. It was exhibited as a curiosity at Secret Service Bureau headquarters. The maker, Emmanue Ninger, is now jailed in Ludlow Street Jail after funds were circulated nationwide despite agents’ efforts.
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New York
Secret Service Bureau
Washington
Secret Service
Ludlow Street
Emmanue Ninger
German farmer in Flaggtown posed as retired farmer for years
A German farmer from Flaggtown New Jersey lived there for many years under the pretense of being retired. He presented himself as a longtime resident and farmer, concealing his true status. His behavior drew attention from neighbors and local authorities during inquiries.
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Flaggtown
N. J
Opening of J. B. Wildes Cloak Store At Tremont Street
Flow ers in plenty accompany the shop opening at 164 Tremont street for Mr. J B Wildes as buyers admire gowns jackets belts tea gowns and morning gowns. Floral gifts stream in from New York and local donors while the stock features rubber belts thin linen waists and attire with pearl or brass buttons priced from five to thirty five dollars.
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J. B. Wildes
New Cloak
Tremont Street
John Newman
Sam Rosenthal
New York
Isidor Phillips
Catherine Mermet
Wildes
Mr. Wildes
Metropolitan affairs panel weighs rail access to subway
The committee on metropolitan affairs grants leave to withdraw W H Lincoln petition authorizing any street railway with ten miles of the State House to run cars through the subway. Boston members Bates Creed and Shaw dissent. They also oppose a Worcester bill to cap subway leases at ten years and require possible revocation on sixty days notice if public interests demand.
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Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
W. H. Lincoln
State House
Messrs. Bates, Creed and Shaw
Boston
J. H. Mellen
Worcester
Jury Discharges Couple in Parker Murder Case
Baltimore April 2 Mrs Mattie V Angelier and her husband Frank were charged with killing Charles F Parker a Massachusetts salesman. The jury could not reach a verdict and the pair were discharged today.
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Baltimore
Matt’e V. Angelier
Frank
Charles F. Parker
Massachusetts
Davenport Promotes Sardou Drama La Tosca in Boston
The Boston Theatre showcases Fanny Davenport in La Tosca with Melbourne MacDowell as Scarpia and Arthur Elliott as Mario. Sardou's powerful heroine and pageantry draw strong notices, while Sarah Bernhardt's Fedora plays at Tremont with praised dramatic fire.
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Fanny Davenport
Sarah Bernhardt
Sardou
Boston
Miss Davenport
Mario
Angelotti
Scarpia
Melbourne MacDowell
Arthur Elliot
Cleopatra
Tremont
Ernhardt
Lorison
M. Carment
Loris
Angelo
Tremont Theatre Abbey
Schorffel & Grau
Pops
Myrs
Mme
Serene
Theatre DE LA Renaissance
Paris
Adrienne Lecouvreur
East Boston hearing on streetcar service explores night routes
The East Boston Trade Association led by G H Sullivan pressed for better streetcar service at 20 Beacon Street before the Board of Railroad Commissioners. Absent West End attorney Cummings, J H Barnes Jr opened the hearing with senators and councilmen urging all night service and fair credit for East Boston travelers. The session paused for written replies and continued to Thursday.
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East Boston Trade Association
G. H. Sullivan
Beacon Street
Board of Railroad Commissioners
East Boston
Mr. Cummings
West Eind Railroad
J. H. Barnes, Jr
Maccabe
E. M. McPherson
Thomas F. Doherty
Harry B. Emmons
Charles F. Schwaar
Miller
Ward 1
John L. Kelly
Ward 2
Orient Heights Improvement Association
West End Road
Senator Maccabe
BE. M. MacPherson
Fast Boston
Great Bed Chamber
Boston
West End
Island
John Ll. Kelly
Easter Window Display At Standard Clothing Co
Easter week shoppers are drawn to 395 Washington Street where Standard Clothing Co shows geraniums palms lilies and Marguerites in windows. The upper pane highlights children's wear while men’s spring fashion features broken plaids novelty fabrics and affordable suits with top coats at 10 dollars and business suits at 15 or less. A derby or soft hat priced at 2 dollars completes the appealing ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Clothing Company
Washington Street
America
Tis
Standard
New Governor of Bermudas Appointed in Bermuda Succession
London April 2 Lieutenant General George Digby Barker has been named governor of the Bermudas succeeding General Thomas Casey Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Digby Barker
C. B
Bermudas
Thomas Casey Lyons
Teas on sale at Hetherston Importing Co
An economical housekeeper can save money as Hetherston Importing Company at 44 and 46 Broad Street near Milk sells a large stock of broken packs of Formosa India English breakfast Gunpowder Ceylon and Japan teas at regular chest prices. Wholesale price lists are offered free on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetherston Importing Company
Broad Street
Formosa
India
Ceylon
Japan
Easter plant sale at 220 Friend Street
Great sale featuring lilies and other Easter plants at 220 Friend Street. Local shoppers encouraged to visit for seasonal flowers and greenery while supplies last. Proceeds support community program.
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Friend Street
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Nham
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Horton
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Fifth Ave
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Utenant Langdon
Genral Dalton
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Ea Company
Union Terminal
New York & News
Transportation Committee
RECK
Breck ’S
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Divisio
Abj
SOULE
APSEY
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M Questen
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Charley
W. H. Crane
Duse
Camille
Frank Daniels
Bob Hilliard
Park Theatre
the Foundling
Lucia
Castle Square Theatre
Chinatown
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Harry Morris
Howard Attheneum
Zalva
Arthur C. Sidman
Keith’s
Palace Theatre
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Grand Opera House
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Prince
Lion
Austin & Stone’s Museum
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the Old Howard
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Mr. BE. I. Lang
Boston Music Hall
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the Society
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MAGIA
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Mechanics’ Building
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Uveeks
DE Wolf
WH. H. Crane
MR. Crane
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Stone
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Suchorowsky
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Bremont St. Ission
Sunday Post
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Fenton
Castle Square
Tremont St
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Mr. Hilliard
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Noxbury
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Chas
F. Atkinson
Sohn
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Tony Farrellin
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Columbia Theatre
Kate Claxton
Tinatown
Palace
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May Morgan
Invets
Crystal
Anita
Tod
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Bay State
India Wharf
Williams
Agena
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