Gas Main Break Hearings Probe Pace of Faults
A Boston hearing examines whether gas main failures stem from pipe thickness or construction. Contractor Farrington and Transit Commission witness Leonard Davis discuss pipe condition, supports, exposure to water and heat, and who bears responsibility for shutoffs and repairs. The session resumes tomorrow at 10.
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Boston Gas Company
Alfred M. Farrington
Gas Company
Mr. Farrington
Construction Company
Transit Commissioners
Leonard H. Davis
Transit Commission
Robert M. Morse
Morse
Davis
Dabney
Farrington
Schaff
Streets Department
Eliot
Boylston Street
Hotel
Pelham
Addicks
Hotel Pelham
Beach Street
Boylston
Washington Streets
Masonic Temple
Masonic Building
Hotel Savoy
Wheelwright
Colonial Bicycles Advertises Durable Pro Stockings And Road Wheel
The advertisement touts Colonial Bicycles and Golf and Bi bate Stockings offering affordable, durable stockings and a practical road bicycle. It highlights custom factory orders, low prices due to bulk buying, prompt shipments, and a detailed bicycle spec list including frame, fork, wheels, saddles, bearings, sprockets, cranks, pedals, finish, weight, and tires. It claims quality, durability, and affordability through large-volume purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler & Ward
Hartford
Morgan & Wright
Tour to Washington and Old Point Comfort
Delightful three and a half day trip via Royal Blue line to Washington and Old Point Comfort includes Mt. Vernon and Fortress Monroe with a New York stopover. All expenses only 29 50, May 4, illustrated itinerary optional, contact A J Simmons FF A 211 Washington street Boston.
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Washington
Old Point Comfort
Royal Blue Line
Mt. Vernon
Fortress Monroe
Philadelphia
New York
National Gepital
A. J. Simmons
FF. A
Washington Street
Boston
Boyle Brothers Credit Clothing Store Reopens for Spring Business
Boyle Bros. have altered their store for spring, reporting strong show enterprise and report business. The store highlights their easy payment system for customers.
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Boyle
Credit Clothing
Iowa Made 17.09 Knots In Navy Trial For 200000 Bonus
The battleship Iowa completed a 66 mile speed trial from Cape Ann to Boon Island at 17.09 knots per hour. The test attracted a large crowd and naval officers as the vessel started, circled for a clean start, and finally finished past buoy No. 1 on the return, earning a potential $200,000 bonus for the Cramps company. Official verdict pending Navy Secretary.
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Cape Ann
Boon Island
Cramps
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Department
Board of Naval Officers
Official Trial of Battleship Iowa in 1897
The document records an official trial of the battleship Iowa on April 7, 1897. Start occurred at 10:09:22 AM and finish at 5:51:40 PM, with an elapsed time of 7 hours, 42 minutes, and 18 seconds.
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Iowa
Average speed report across course sections
Partial OCR yields speeds for multiple course sections. First section shows 16.40, second 17.44, third 17.30, with unclear data for remaining sections. Additional context or complete headings needed for precise interpretation.
Dr Greene Lecture on Womens Diseases at Music Hall
A Boston doctor promotes free consultations for women, claiming Dr Greene can cure nervous prostration and female complaints with medicines from Temple Place, offering offices at 34 Temple Place and a large laboratory. He invites women to attend lectures and seek examination without charge, promising restoration of health and vitality.
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Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Music Hall
Greens
Parson's Fire in Military Affairs Probe Continues
Senators recount sensational testimony in the Massachusetts militia inquiry. Witnesses accuse Colonel Parsons of seeking control to remove Eighth Regiment officers while protecting the Sixth. General Dalton and Governor Greenhalge are cited regarding Parsons' disgrace to the service.
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Committee On
Parsons
Sixth Regiment
Dalton
Greenhalge
George P. Cooke
Milford
Wolcott
Massachusetts
E. J. Gihon
Hesseltine
Gihon
Young's
Young’s
Whitman
George H. Chaffin
Lunkhead
Colonel Parsons
Devlin
George H. Taylor
Sixth
Wakefield
Taylor
Long
Charles Do. Long
Everett
Major Downs
Cook
Charles F
Marlboro
N. F. Hesseltine
Brigham
Colonel Hesseltine
W. W. Downs
Downs
Brush Hill
Captain Downs
Boston
Captain Devlin
Iowa Tests Speed Of Battleship In Open Sea Run
The Iowa steamed a 17.09 knot average over a buoy marked course amid favorable wind and tidal uncertainties. Engineers, inspectors, and officers from Cramp shipyard and the government board reported steady steam pressure near 152 psi and consistent 112 to 1131 2 revolutions. The ship showed strong steering and low vibration during tests, with Captain William Campion slated as first commander after the Philadelphia voyage.
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Iowa
Massachusetts
Cramp
Nonce
Edwin S. Cramp
Pilot Chambers
Boston
R. W. Sargent
M. P
Anchorage
Lewis Wharf
Philadelphia
William Campion
Ordnance Department
Mott Issues Warning on Unsanctioned Races for Sunday
Baltimore April 7 Chairman Mott of the Racing Board of the L A W warns riders against competing in unsanctioned races and on Sundays. He notes light penalties so far but vows severe action for future infractions. Sanctions window closes April 15 with listed meets planned in Riverside Bridgeport Meriden and Boston and Essex County Wheelmen events in spring and fall.
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Baltimore
Mott
Racing Board of
The
Riverside
R. L
Crescent Park Cycle Track Association
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Wheel Club
Meriden
Meriden Wheel Club
Boston
Mass
Press Cycling Club
Associated Cycling
KB. H. Huntress
Westfield
W! T. Smith
Essex Essex
Centennial Grove
Man Rescued After Falling at Cunard Wharves East Boston
Thomas Russell aged 44 from Kneeland Street slipped into the water at the Cunard wharves in East Boston around midnight while drunk. He was saved by bystanders, brought to Station 7, dried, and held for drunkenness.
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Thomas Russell
Kneeland Street
Cunard
Boston
Station 7
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Blood Cleanser
In spring the blood runs weak and impure and Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to cleanse and invigorate. The text claims it improves digestion builds strength steadies nerves and cures tired feelings, presenting it as the ideal spring medicine.
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Hood
Men Arrested in Chelsea Shoe Store Break-In
Chelsea police arrested Jacob Dubinsky Jacob Cohen and Herman Michaelson for breaking and entering and larceny at a Division street stable where seven cases of shoes were found. Cohen allegedly has a prior record and may be known as Jacob Stein. He reportedly married in New York last year and disappeared as diamonds valued at 300 were reported missing.
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Chelsea
Jacob Dubinsky
Jacob Cohen
Herman Michaelson
Division Street
Danvers
Cohen
Jacob Stein
New York
Lewiston Fire Ravages Junk Shop and Stable
Ex patrolman Harvey discovers J. B. Sand junk shop on Bates street in flames and reports it. The two story frame structure is fully involved when the fire department arrives. Ely and Miller's livery stable catches fire ten minutes later. Auburn assists to prevent spread. Sand's loss about 8000 dollars. stable loss around 2600 dollars.
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Lewiston
Harvey
J. B. Sand
Bates Street
Ely & Miller
Auburn
Sand
South Boston Athletic Association Formed with Officers
The South Boston Athletic Association was organized last evening naming President James T. Tighe and other officers. The first game on the new grounds is set for May 31 against Boston College, with a likely June 17 game against the Cuban Giants.
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South Boston Athletic Association
James T. Tighe
E. L. Hopkins
Joseph J. Norton
John A. Mullen
Daniel S. Harkins
James F. Creed
John J. Greene
Boston College
Hood Farm Sees Sale Of Racing Horses At Lowell
Hood plans to discontinue breeding light harness horses after May 1 at Lowell. C I Hood will switch the farm to fancy cattle and swine production. Twenty three horses, including pacing stallion Vassar 2 07, and mare Kattie Mack 2 13 4, will be sold along with other racing prospects in trainer Walker’s hands.
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Hood
Lowell
Weather exposed should keep Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup handy
A brief notice urges all who face the elements to have Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup on hand for relief. It emphasizes accessibility for weather exposure and quick aid.
Local Wringer Company Advertises Repairs in Boston
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 13 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston offering all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 761.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
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Jordan
America
Munkley
Fourth St
el Rf
Vesta
Kate Jones
Sargent
H. Earnest
Cramp Co
Dr. Greene
Ment
Mr. Hesseltine
Champlin
Hesseline
Mott’s Bulletin
Hood Farm
Johnson & CO
A. Johnson
Johnson
O. H. Ingalls
Bangor
All Druggista
LS. Johnson & CO
Custom House
J. BT. Colbert
Emerald St
Washington St
Marry ME
Jessie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Mahiag
Atkins
Provincetown
Willian A. Atkins
Brown
Minnie F
Walter Brown
Cunningham
John
Michael J
Catherine
Osgood
Brookline
Eric Osgood
George L
Jane Bright Osgood
Slack
New Orleans
Charles Benjamin Slack
Newton and
Needham
Flowers
J.newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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