Hals Portrait Thought toDepict Hals Old Sweetheart
A Hals portrait of a woman in a black silk dress with a white ruff sold for 187000 at a New York auction, part of the Yerkes collection expected to fetch 1500000. The Public Library added Yerkes reproductions. the original canvas measures 95.5 by 45 inches. Model identity remains unknown, with a legend linking her to Hals’ schooldays.
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Frans Hals
Holland
New York
Yerkes
Public
Charles Stiff
Paris
Hals
Franz Hall
Matthews Plea on Tax Abatements For Dorchester Properties
Ex Mayor Matthews urged the Board of Assessors to abate taxes on properties in Dorchester including Dundee Falmouth Fallon St Botolph Greenwich Park and Whitman Street. The board reviewed the request for about two hours and is expected to deny abatements though the matter may go to court. Abatement total sought was 51200.
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Matthews
Board of Assessors
Dundee Street
Falmouth Street
Fallon Street
St. Botolph Street
Greenwich Park
Whitman Street
Dorchester
Oldest Inhabitants Ripe Kentucky Whiskey Ad
Vintage Snow Special 11 Year Old distilled 1899 aged in new oak barrels and finished in Spain. Ready now at near Faneuil Hall with prices 4.75 per gallon, 1.25 per quart, 0.65 pint, 0.35 half pint. Open until 10 tonight. orders accepted by mail or call.
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Kentucky
Spain
Southland
Faneuil Hall
Mass Real Estate Exchange Banquet Moves to Astor Ballroom
The Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange plans a New York banquet on Friday the 15th at the Hotel Astor Times Square replacing the Manhattan Hotel. Mayor Gaynor will attend along with about 500 officers and members from the New York Real Estate Exchange, Brokers' Association, New Jersey and Long Island exchanges. Mayor Fitzgerald's letter of acceptance notes his pleasure to join and support in learning new tunnel construction methods.
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Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
New York
Hotel
Astor
Times Square
Manhattan Hotel
Gaynor
New York Real Estate Exchange
New York Brokers’ Association
New Jersey Real Estate Exchange
John J. Martin
Fitzgerald
Richard F. Field
Col Cody Denies Reported Denial Of Reconciliation
Colonel W. F. Cody said a dispatch from Cody Wyoming claiming he denied a reconciliation with Mrs. Cody was groundless. He stated his relations with Mrs. Cody are amicable and that he sent no such letter referenced in the dispatch.
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New York
W. F. Cody
Cody
Wyoming
700000 For New Wharves Authorized in Boston
Seven hundred thousand dollars for developing the Commonwealth flats at South Boston is authorized by the Legislature for use by the State harbor and land commissioners. Funds come from the Commonwealth flats improvement fund and require legislative authority to be released.
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Commonwealth Flats
South Boston
State Harbor and Land Commissioners
House of Representatives
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Commonwealth Flats Improvement Fund
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Metropolitan District Development Plan Aimed at South Boston Waterfront
The Big Four Commission proposes public improvements in the metropolitan district including new piers along South Boston water frontage to rent to steamship lines. Commonwealth Pier, 11 acres with berths on two sides, awaits tenants. Legislation considers East Boston development with a $100,000 appropriation, though Metropolitan Affairs committee gave an adverse report on prior development steps.
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Big Four’ Commission—railroad, Transit, Harbor and Land and Metropolitan Park
South Boston
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Pier
T Wharf
State House
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
East Boston
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Senate tabled adverse report on East Boston water front plan
The Senate tabled an adverse report on a sprawling East Boston water front development bill. The plan envisions piers harbor dressing flats filling streets a waterfront railroad and extensive state city financial aid to carry the project including a terminal company or railroads terminating in Boston to manage work.
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Senate
East Boston
Boston
City Buys Fireworks to Have a Sane Fourth
Hamilton residents bought fireworks with a $500 fund for a safe Fourth of July. The display will be set off at a city park on July 4, while an ordinance banning sales takes effect. The Common Council held back on stricter rules to avoid harming local merchants with existing stock.
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Hamilton
Safaé and Sane
Settlement of 250000 Corbett will dispute reached
The Corbett will case over the late William J. Corbett estate settles out of court. James J. Corbett Frederick and Albert Barlow share one third each of the fortune. The agreement, filed in Suffolk County Probate Court, also names administrators John R. McVey and Malcolm H. Ivy. Healy of Montreal and several cousins may pursue further claims. Attorneys’ fees amount to about 20000.
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Corbett
William J. Corbett
East Boston
James J. Corbett
Frederick
Albert Barlow
Suffolk County
John R. McVey
Malcolm H. Ivy
Jane R. Corbett
Edward Barlow
Barlow Brothers
William J. Healy
Montreal
Philadelphia
West
Jesse C. Ivy
Barrow Brothers
Arthur G. McVey
Christian Science Lecture By John P Meagher In Worcester
John P Meagher of Boston College will present a talk on Christian Science tomorrow afternoon at St Rose Hall Worcester Street. The Knights and Ladies of St Rose and friends will attend this local program in the hall.
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Christian Science
John P. Meagher
Boston College
St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Knights and Ladies of
St. Rose
Readville Shops Cut Locomotive Dept Hours
Notices posted at Readville shops of the New York New Haven Hartford announce a reduction of locomotive department hours from 48 to 40. The South Boston and Roxbury shops were not ordered to cut hours.
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Readville
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Locomotive Department
Boston
Roxbury
Cadium a New Remedy for All Skin Diseases
A chemist introduces Cadium, a new skin disease remedy made from a plant extract blended with purifying ingredients. It promises rapid eczema relief within two to four weeks, conceals sores with a thin coat, and treats a wide range of conditions without mercury or animal fats. It is described as harmless, antiseptic, and skin matching in color, sold by all druggists.
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U. S
Pharmacopeia
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Washington and
Essex Streets
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Chicago
United
Siegel
America
Stein-Bloch
Washington
Siegel’s Corner
Madras
Henry Siegel Co
Oxford
Essex
Washington St, Corner
Thos. Snow& Son
North Market St
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BIG 4
Christian Science Lecture
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