Senator Lodge Hissed At Banquet Over Pension Bill
The State G A R encampment closed with hisses for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge during a speech on the Sulloway pension bill. John McElroy of Washington refuted Lodge's opposition, noting the bill would cost about 30 million dollars yearly rather than 45 million as claimed.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
American House
John McElroy
Washington
National Tribune
Senator Lodge
Nahant
Lodge
McElroy
McElroy critiques pension bill cost claims before Senate
McElroy says a statistician testifying to the Senate overstated costs of the Sulloway bill. He notes the $30,000,000 first year and $60,000,000 second year figures rely on veterans' pension arrears claims, which he calls absurd.
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McElroy
United States Senate
Haynes Fails To Make Port In Long Voyage
The schooner J. Manchester Haynes, 34 days out of Brunswick Georgia, did not reach port by early morning. A tug with a Post reporter patrolled the harbor and nearby approaches for any sign of the vessel while other ships reported no sighting. Captain Simms of the steamer Boston Yarmouth said a three-mailed vessel matched the description ten miles southeast of Island. The crew on the Bark did not confirm seeing the Haynes. thick fog near Thacher's Island hindered visibility. The Mary De Costa rescued a weakened crew on Georges Bank last Sunday and supplied water and provisions.
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J. Manchester Haynes
Brunswick
Boston Light
Haynes
Simms
Boston
Yarmouth
Thacher’s Island
Robert W. Rickson
Iswick
Georgia
Prinzess Irene Stranded Off Long Island In Fog
Seventeen hundred passengers aboard the Prinzess Irene face a sleepless night as the liner sits on sands near Long Island. High swells lash the vessel while tugs attempt to free her after she ran aground in fog earlier today. Repeated attempts to pull free failed. all on board remain aboard with potential transfer to Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm if needed.
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New York
Lloyd Line
Long Island
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Irene
Goddard
Lone Hill
Charles W. Baker
Faro gang sues over two thousand dollars loan
William P. Osgood of New York, an American Telephone & Telegraph employee, sues Benjamin F. Merrill in Superior Court to recover $2000 loaned in February 1907 for Merrill to buy securities. Merrill is a broker alleged to have used the funds in a New York Boston faro gang case context.
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New York
Boston
Faro
William P. Osgood
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Benjamin F. Merrill
Osgood
Merrill
Merrill Testimony Details New York Gambling Scheme
Merrill testified in falls 1996 that he met Martin Walsh in Boston and discussed an easy money plan in New York. Osgood agreed to take a chance after hearing about $2000, while Merrill denied telling him specifics or mentioning others involved.
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Osgood
Merrill
Martin Walsh
New York
Boston
Cambridge bridge tragedy as patrolman’s wife jumps overboard
Mrs Mary Hurley 26 wife of Patrolman Timothy W Hurley of the Joy street station leaped from the Cambridge bridge around 10:25 PM and died en route to Massachusetts General Hospital after a 10 minute struggle. Officer Hurley identified her at the hospital, his bereavement noted along with domestic troubles. The Vevere B Roberts schooner crew aided in the rescue attempt and the body was taken to the North Grove street morgue. The couple had lived at 4 Nonquit Street Dorchester prior to separation.
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Mary #. Hurley
Timothy W., Hurley
Joy Street
Cambridge Bridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Hurley
Charlesbank
North Grove Street
Poplar
Nonquit Street
Dorchester
New Head of Boston University Likes City Life
Dr. Murlin, the new president of Boston University, plans to begin duties next fall after settling Baker University affairs. He enjoys Boston and notes the university’s great educational potential in a metropolitan setting.
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Dr. Murlin
B. U
Boston
Lemuel H. Murlin
Boston University
Baldwin
Kan
Baker University
Bellevue
William E. Huntington
Murlin
Lemuel H. Marlin
D.D
Baldwin, Kan
Dr Siegert Angostura Bitters Highlighted as Exquisite Appetizer
A brief note extols Dr Siegert's Angostura Bitters as an exemplary flavor enhancer and appetizer. The short piece frames the product as a refined addition to table fare.
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Dr. Siegert
Sawyer Sparks Boston Curbstone Upset Over Bay State Stock
Henry N. Sawyer Jr enters the curb market with a bold plan to buy about 100000 shares of Bay State Gas stock, aiming for a 30000 value payout. His maneuvering sent State Street into an uproar as brokers watch the action unfold.
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Henry N. Sawyer, Jr
Bay State
Sawyer
Boston
State Street
Stock Exchange
Bay State Gas Stock Soars then Slumps Amid Market Rumors
Rumors spread of large orders planted in multiple houses to sell the same amount as brokers scramble to settle accounts. Reported large holders dumped over 20 000 shares as Bay State Gas fell from 40 to 30 cents before rebounding, creating the day’s wild curb action and questions about Sawyer and Lawson involvement.
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Bay State Gas
Mr. Sawyer
Sawyer
Edward A. McSweeney
Thomas W. Lawson
Bay State
Boston
Anniversary notices and historical highlights from today
Continued on page seven fourth column with listings of birthdays for Francis C Lowell founder of Lowell Massachusetts born 1775 William Ellery Channing founder of rianism born 1780 noted Charles F Barnard Boston hila born 1808 anthropist Lewis Nixon battleship designer born 1861 and a note that Fort Sumter was attacked in 1863 in an unsuccessful attempt to take Charleston.
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Francis C. Lowell
Lowell
Massborn
William Ellery Channing
Nate Charles F. Barnard
Boston
Hila
Lewis Nixon
Fort Sumter
Charleston
Showers Forecast for Boston and New England Area
Showers expected in Boston and vicinity on Friday with cooler conditions by night. Saturday looks fair with slowly falling temperatures. Moderate to brisk winds from the southwest to west.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Fragmented Weather Log Note by Thompson's Spa
A partial weather log notes temperatures and times with many unreadable figures. The readable data include averages for yesterday and a year ago while several values remain garbled. The source presents as a damaged OCR segment with scattered numeric entries.
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Thompson’s Spa
St OT
Athletics topple Phillies in extra innings
In a tense 12 inning clash, the Athletics defeated the Phillies 2 to 1 as both teams locked in a pitching duel. Offense came late, and the decisive run crossed in the 12th to seal victory for Cleveland’s rivals. The game added to a day of varied results across the league.
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Ameriose
Red Sox
Sioux City
Boston Nationals
Norfolk
Graham
Britton
Cesena
Li Loui Rinceton
Athletics
Phillies
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis Nationals
Revolver Duel with Burglar Contacts Brookline
Olaf Peterson a Brookline coachman employed by Miss F H Vose fired three shots at a burglar surprised in a trunk room at 1 30 this morning. The impact of the shots is believed to have wounded the intruder as the incident occurred at 34 Park street Brookline.
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Olaf Peterson
F. H. Vose
Park Street
Brookline
Peterson
Burglary Rapscallion Firefight Ends Hunter Seekers Recall
Peterson sleeping in a stable awoke to a burglar in his room trunk. He fired three shots at the fleeing intruder who returned fire, blood found in the yard, and police search for the wounded man believing he will seek medical aid. Miss Vose alerted officers and a patrol wagon arrived.
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Peterson
Miss Vose
Vose
Park Street
Firemen Win Day Off After Close Town Vote
Brookline voters approved a special town referendum 1104 to 1101 to grant the fire department a paid day off, a decision tied to a March 15 town meeting appropriation of 105 063 for the fire department. The election drew the era’s largest turnout for a special town vote.
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Brookline
Drops Dead at Voyage's End
A fragment notes a person dying at voyage’s end with ties to the British Isles and a return to the ring. The unreadable text suggests a maritime or travel linked death scenario with limited context.
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G. A. R. Men
Outer Harbor
Fire Island
Long Island, New York
Faro Gang
Boston Globe
Boston Post
Boston American
Boston Herald
Boston Journal
Agate
Boston Sunday. Post
St. Paul
Seneca
Baker ‘University
Marlin
Tam
Boston University Corporation
Huntington
Dr. Dillon Son
University
Dr. Hilton
Lawson
Samuel Johnson Beswick
Oak Street
Portland
Ore
White Star Line
Charlestown
British Isles
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