Former Boston Man Accepts 20000 Dollar Providence Challenge
Former Boston journalist Thomas W. Bicknell accepts the Providence Telephone Company challenge to prove residential service can be profitably offered at 10 dollars a year. He plans public hearings with a 100 citizen panel to decide if his figures justify a 20000 dollar yearly salary.
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Providence Telephone Company
Providence
R. I
Thomas W. Bicknell
Journal of Education
Enner H. Peckham
Rovidence Telephone Company
Home Telephone Company
Boston Independent Company
Boston Sunday Post
John C. Flynn
Bolston Telephone Selector Company
Boston Company
Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Bicknell
Peck
Dwight’s Decision Surprises Harvard Friends
The Harvard student Joseph Dwight will enter a Trappist monastery. Dwight, son of a renowned Harvard professor, surprised many friends with his decision, which friends attribute to recurring ill health that hindered his studies.
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Joseph Dwight
Harvard
Dwight
Marine Band Concert At Symphony Hall For Working Boys Home
The United States Marine Band conducted by Lieutenant William H. Santelmann gave a benefit concert at Symphony Hall for the Working Boys Home. The program featured works by Reinecke Bizet Wagner Massenet and Dvorak with vocal solos by Miss Charlotte St John Eliot and Mr Ole J May. The audience enjoyed the performance though some balance and tempo critiques were noted.
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United States Marine Band
William H. Santelmann
Symphony Hall
Hevelling
Boye
Friedensfier
Reinecke
Sulte
Bizet
R. Wagner
Puccini
David
Miss Charlotte
St. John Eliot
Largo
Dvorak
Santelmann
Spring fashion on the Common stirs observers
The writer recalls yesterday on the Common where spring footwear, trim trilbys, and vivid stockings drew attention. He jokes about police enforcement of high heeled shoes and rainbow stockings and notes Boston suffragists might object. He invites readers to view his sketches and share thoughts.
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Mobile
Cincinnati
Boston
Man Shot in Riot Over Strike Breakers
A riot at a downtown building over strike breakers ends with a gunshot wound to a 19 year old bystander Speros Prismos of 140 Hudson Street. Police force entry, arrest a strike breaker John Gaffney 23 of New York, and clear streets as officers guard the scene.
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City Hospital
Speros Prismos
Hudson Street
Reardon
Pat Bradley
John Gaffney
New York City
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Varley
Albany Street Bridge
Oak Street
West Broadway
Boston
James King
Alva Beebe
Aoman
Fort Bradley
Eral
Station 6
William Smith
Steve Brodie
Henry Riley
Dorchester Avenue
Broadway
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
King
Beebe
Smith
Brodie
Breen
Glasgow
New England
Councilman to Introduce Order Targeting Fort Bradley Strike Camp
Councilman Edward T. J. Noonan will propose a Common Council order this week to oust strike breakers from 161 Albany Street. He cites alleged law violations and dangerous fire code issues, recounts locked entry and crowded, filthy living conditions observed during yesterday’s investigation.
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Albany Street
Edward T. J. Noonan
Ward 18
Common Council
Fort Bradey
Noonan
Pat Bradley
Varley
Haj
Post
Laxative Claim Promises Quick Relief From Curb Grip
An advertisement urges a two day cure for grip with quinine based laxative claims. It advises calling for the full name and looking for a signature of E. W. Grove, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Malden Electric workers strike after dispute with supervisor
Malden on April 13 14 a strike occurred at the Malden Electric Company following a difference of opinion between Superintendent John Martin and the line crew. Martin allegedly ordered a worker up a pole during stormy conditions, the man refused and the others quit in solidarity.
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Malden
John Martin
Malden Electric Company
Onemen
Martin
Lieutenant Colonel Sanborn to Wed Miss Fannie Fisher
Lieutenant Colonel Walter L. Sanborn, listed among the Post's eligible bachelors, will marry Miss Fannie Fisher next Wednesday. The ceremony occurs at the bride's home with a reception at the Dorchester Women's Club. Bridesmaids are Misses Marion Stephens and Marion Haynes. matrons of honor are Mrs. HB Davidson and Mrs. F H Hovey. best man is J Frederick Brown. ushers include Major Charles Hayen and several others. Sanborn is a longtime member of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia.
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Walter L. Sanborn
Fannie Fisher
Boston
Dorchester Women’s Club
Marion Stephens
Marion Haynes
HB. E. Davidson
F. H. Hovey
J. Frederick Brown
Charles Hayen
Charles L. Perrin
Edward R. Coffin
New York
Frank J. Currier
Lynn
R. B. Fisher
Earl
Davidson
Frederick H. Hovey
Sanborn
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Ministers Suggest Railway Presidents Ride Cowcatchers
Rev Dr P Henson at Tremont Temple urges rail executives to test their progress by riding cowcatchers where accidents occur. He says man freely chooses his path and condemns get rich quick schemes as devil's straight lines, praising accountability for public safety.
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P. 3. Henson
Tremont Temple
Fred Arvidson Avon
Mass
Geo.e. Keith Co
Campello
Joseph Grady
Work of Anti-Saloon League Highlighted by U S Attorney
Assistant United States Attorney Guy Ham spoke about the work of the Anti-Saloon League, outlining prosecution and enforcement efforts. He described the organization's role in promoting temperance legislation and supporting legal actions at federal and local levels.
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Anti-Saloon League
United States District Attorney
Guy Ham
Anti-Saloon League progress hailed at Brookline church
At the First Baptist Church in Brookline yesterday the speaker touted advances by the Anti-Saloon League across the Southern States and urged greater public support for the temperance effort.
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First Baptist Church
Brookline
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