Cambridge Boston plan new bridge over Charles River
Cambridge and Boston city committees discuss a future bridge linking Cambridge near the old State House with Magazine Street and Brookline via Commonwealth Avenue. Plans call for 600 feet span and joint cost estimates, Brookline participation, next meeting at Boston City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serr
Cambridge
Boston
Charlet River
Sboston
Dever
Lee and
Sanford
Woods
Berwin
King
Ruffin
Fairbairn
Board of Aldermen
Keith
Odiorne
Whitmore
Ahearn
William Jackson
Hillard
Harry Osborne
Cambridge City Hall
Hastings
Pike
Pratt
Magazine Street
Charles Or
State Ie
Sie
St. Paul
Brookline
Commonwealth Avenue
B. F. Keith
Kent Street
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Pston City Hall
Brook Ine
Paton
Long Running Patent Case Heads to New York Court
Judge Harvey D. Hadlock will travel to New York to present a final argument in a 20 year old patent dispute between Christopher Campbell and the city of New York over an automatic valve for steam fire engines. The case seeks about 15 million dollars with prior costs exceeding 200 thousand, and the judge has prepared a ten day presentation despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey D. Hadlock
New York
Christopher C. Campbell
City of
Hadlock
William T. Washburn
John R. Bennett
Corporation Counsel of
James Knibbs
Fire Department of
Troy
Wheeler
Ruel Philbrook
Campbell
United States
Knibbs
Arba
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Manchester
N. H
J. C. Osgood
Phenix
Hartford
Revere House
James Donovan
Judge Hadlock
the Post
Golf and Bicycle Stockings Arrive at Men s Furnishings Headquarters
Our fifth importation this season of Golf and Bicycle Stockings arrives with the finest colors and stylish designs. A special department for these goods is established, promising top prices, assortment, quality, and style. Prices range from 871 12c to 5.00 per pair across multiple sizes and finishes.
Hayes Proposes Amendments to Democratic Party Rules
Former Representative James E. Hayes at a Democratic city committee special meeting argued amendments to the party constitution and bylaws. He said the changes aim to strengthen discipline and local control of executive and finance bodies to ensure party harmony and future electoral victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Hayes
Democratic City Committee
Post
Donovan
Democratic
Bargain Hunt At Suburban Department Store Explodes On Street
A bustling sale drawn shoppers from the suburbs to a longtime department house. The article highlights the store’s leadership, the moving throng, and a promise of “special sale in every department.” The third floor features children’s garments while spring capes and mohair skirts attract buyers. An Easter window display is planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
John Gilchrist
William Jardine
Robert H. Hearty
Flora McFlimsey
Old Pickpocket Putnam Arrested on Tremont Street
Horace A. Putnam was arrested by Inspector Knox for pocket picking on Tremont Street. He has five prior convictions for the offense and served sentences in January 1890, November 1891, and September 1893. He was nabbed while attempting to pick the pocket of Lois A. Aldrich on Doane Street. home at 23 Dartmouth Street. He is eight years old.
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Horace A. Putnam
Tremont Street
Knox
Putnam
Lois A. Aldrich
Doane Street
Dartmouth Street
Boston Subway Debate Draws Party Lines in Legislature
Boston lawmakers clash over repealing a subway act as supporters ardently defend underground rapid transit and opponents cite costs and city damage. Speakers highlight Meigs scheme, public turnout, and pressures from business leaders as vote looms.
Robinson Crusoe wreck rumor debunked by Pearl arrival
Palm Beach Fla April 4 The rumor that the sloop Robinson Crusoe was wrecked off Key Largo was proved false this morning by Captain Bradley of the schooner Pearl. The mail boat reported the Crusoe six hours from Key West and then bound for Key West with all aboard safe.
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Palm Bepach
Fla
Key Largo
Bradley
Bay Biscayane
Biscayane
Key ‘West
Key West
Floating theatre to launch at Ellis wharf East Boston
The 18 by 58 by 1212 foot float theatre built for the Floating Palace Amusement Co. will launch at 9 AM at Ellis wharf near Chelsea Bridge. John H. Laskey leads the project with a 1600-seat interior, debuting vaudeville and night opera at Marine Park by Decoration Day.
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Boston
the Post
Ellis Wharf
East Boston
Chelsea Bridge
John H. Laskey
Cunningham, Banks & Co
Floating Palace Amusement Company
Marine Park
Keith
Proctor
Twenty-second Avenue Theatre
New York
Lynn Opera House
Coney Island
New Orleans
Portrait Show Nears Close Amid Salient Attendees
Two days remain for the loan exhibition of women’s portraits in Copley Hall as it closes Saturday night. Notable visitors during yesterday’s tea included ex Mayor Frederick O Prince Mrs Roger Walcott and Mrs Charles Carleton Coffin with many others. Mrs Amory Lawrence of 59 Commonwealth Avenue died suddenly from appendicitis, her portrait by Julian Story recently moved for finishing touches. she was sister to Miss Martha Silsbee.
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Copley Hall
Frederick O. Prince
Roger Walcott
Charles Carleton Coffin
C. J. Paine
Robert B. Williams
Griffiths
William C. Winslow
Gertrude Franklin
Elizabeth Ahl
Katharine Fay
George Wammond
Robert G. Shaw
E. P. Beede
Field
Justice Field
Mile. Szumowska
Paderewski
Desmond Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Miss Nourse
Goodrich
Tudor
Loring
Julian Story
Story
Lawrence
Martha Silsbee
Marlboro Street
Viewing the Whale and Mourning at Lockwood’s Yard
The whale from East Boston lies at Lockwood's dry dock near North Ferry, a rare sight drawing about 500 locals to mourn and view the carcass. Mourning costs 25 cents a head while embalmers prepare the body with chemical preservatives to preserve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lockwood
North Ferry
Lockwood's Wharf
Hymn Event At Hyde Park Church With Noted Authors
Hyde Park Congregational Church will host a Sunday service featuring a national hymn by the distinguished author of America. Dr Andrew W Archibald a church member and Dr B Carrington editor of the forthcoming poetry volume will present remarks after each piece and participate in short talks.
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Hyde Park Congregational Church
Andrew W. Archibald
8. F. Smith
H. B. Carrington
America
Chelsea Clerk Embezzles 2200 Then Travels World Wide
George H. Wheeler Jr., 23, a Chandler & Co. clerk in Chelsea, vanished after cashing a 2200 check and fleeing. He later admitted guilt and traced a global route from Hartford to Hamburg, Greece, Italy, Japan, Australia, San Francisco, and back, returning firm papers by mail before capture. He faces larceny charges in Municipal Court.
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Chelsea
George H. Wheeler, Jr
Chandler & Co
Winter Street
Bank of Commerce
Young Wheeler
New Haven
Wheeler
Mahoney and Burke
Hartford
New York
Hamburg
Germany
Greece
Italy
Japan
Australia
San Francisco
Enterprise
Boston
Massachusetts Ladies Form Exhibit Committee for Atlanta
Mrs Frederic T Greenhalge and other Boston women meet at the Parker House to plan a Massachusetts exhibit for Atlanta. Governor Greenhalge appoints the committee with Southern members to collect Revolutionary relics and colonial items related to Massachusetts history. Mrs Ivy and Mrs Wolcott attend to offer support and funding ideas.
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Frederic T. Greenhalge
Greenhalge
Alice N. Lincoln
William E. Russell
Louisa A. Baldwin
Thomas P. Ivy
Atlanta
Roger Wolcott
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Barnaby
Wien’s Suits
BIG Gase
Harvey Hadlock
Jordan
Balesaman
Barcain
E. C. Almy & CO
Washington
Essex
Hayes
J. Barnes
Boylston
Barnes
Lowell
Meigs
Meigs Railway
Mr. Tuttle
Boutwell
Malden
Back Bay
Friends of the Repeal
McCarthy
T. F. Keenan
Mulvey
Horan
Oratory
Davis
Holden
Ward 11
Rourke
Faneuil Hall
J. H. Mellen
Worcester
West End Street Railway
Jones
Melrose
Meigs Company
Board of Aldermen of Boston
Bates
Yeas
Neill
Bristol
Senate
Brookline Gas Light Company
Fort Point Channel
Brookline Company
State House
Robinson Crusoe
Bret iBing
Otis
Vienna
Paris
Tle
Amory Lawrence
East
Hyde Park
DR. Smith
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