Cape Cod Maritime Canal Company Bill Reported
The Cape Cod Maritime Canal Company would be capitalized at 6 million dollars with 3 million pledged by the state. A canal from Buzzards Bay to Barnstable Bay would run through Bourne and Sandwich with tolls set by directors and state safeguards including ferries and fisheries protection.
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Simpkins
Cape
Suffolk
Nye
Barnstable
Austin
Taunton
John P. Jones
Charles Siedler
Charles H. Porter
Thomas Rhatter
Charles C. Dodge
John W. Rutherford
John A. Hayward
Lucien B. Stone
Edward Scott Randall
Charles ©. Coon
Theodore P. Dresser
Oscar E. Madden
Willard Howland
Henry A. Gildersleeve
Cape Cod
Harbor and Land Commission
Old Colony
Cape Cod Ship Canal Company
Comments on the Cape Cod bill debated in public
Public reaction followed the Cape Cod bill reading with criticism of incorporators and pledging state credit. Hon Harrison Hume urged private enterprise and minimal Commonwealth involvement, warning state aid risks to treasury and taxpayers.
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Cape Cod
Harrison Hume
Commonwealth
Committee On Harbors Aid Public Lands
Handsome Spring Menswear in Boston at R T Aumy & Co
Boston store crowds reveal the season has arrived for spring suits and overcoats. R T Aumy & Co at 622 Washington Street previews men’s suits from 10 to 25 dollars, boys trousers 5 to 12 dollars, and offers 100 new overcoats now priced at 10 dollars after discounts. The shop touts selection, market leadership, and a quick turnover.
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Boston
Powderly Says He Won't Join New Party for President
Milwaukee April 15 T W Powderly general master workman of the Knights of Labor says in private letter he will not join a new party and will vote for the St Louis platform when it arises He urges using influence to stop reform papers naming him for president and predicts a large vote may push old parties to rethink their platforms.
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St. Louis
Milwaukee
Wis
Robert Schilling
National Executive Committee
People’s Party Today
T. W. Powderly
People Party
Ola
Polytechnic Visitors Tour to Chicago for Exhibition
A United Press interview with Robert Mitchell secretary of the Regent Street Polytechnic London details the planned polytechnic excursion to America. About 3000 visitors will go by rail to Chicago in batches of 300 weekly, with groups of 50 by trade and 500 to 700 women focusing on industry.
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America
Polytechnic
Chicago
Injured Executive in Train Crash Near Grenada Mississippi
A serious railway accident near Grenada Mississippi today badly damaged the private car of E P Ripley third vice president of the Milwaukee and St Paul road and head of its traffic department. Ripley and two friends were severely injured as a northbound Chaos Central passenger train collided with a freight train at high speed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Grenada
Miss
E. P. Ripley
Milwaukee & St.Paul Road
Merry Admits Guilt In Wednesday Morning Shooting
A Boston man, George G. Merry, confessed to shooting Ethel Beaumont at 172 Harrison Avenue before being captured after a torn envelope with his name led detectives to 269 Westminster Street Providence. He traveled through Woonsocket Pawtucket and Foxboro before confrontation, says he intended to bid farewell to the wounded woman. He will be charged with assault with a loaded pistol with intent to kill.
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Ethel Beaumont
Harrison. Avenue
City Hospital
Captain Gaskin
Station 4
George G. Merry
Ethel
Merry
Providence
Harrison Avenue
Gaskin
Westminster Street
Patsy Parker
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Lawrence
Haverhill
Boston
Parker
Eicel Beaumont
Whitman
New Hampshire
Sheeley
Roxbury Crossing
Foxboro
Mone
Mayor’s Reform Commission Pushes New Insane Asylum Plan
The Boston commission appointed by Mayor Matthews recommends three new buildings to relieve Deer Island and Austin Farm overcrowding. The plan calls for 50 to 75 bed units, single rooms for excited patients, and separate wards for chronic and acute cases. Total Austin Farm capacity would rise to 298 with new dormitories and a dining hall, boiler plant, and laundry included.
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Matthews
Austin Farm
Deer Island
Frank Morison
Thomas F. Ring
Annette P. Rogers
Charles P. Putnam
Elizabeth M. McCarthy
Elizabeth G. Evans
Morton Prince
Board of Aldermen
South Boston
Fisher
Sisseton City Opened as Squatters Rush Border
Hardy border troops withdraw and thousands race to claim land along the Minnesota River border near Brown's Valley. An orderly mob forms as men, horses, and wagons flood toward Sisseton City with sacks, tools, and household goods, while the line of cavalry crackles signals and a cattle drive-like scramble unfolds.
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Brown’s Valley
Minn
Sisseton Reservation
Minnesota River
Alvay
Lake Traverse
Elandreas
Haukingen
Sisseton City
White Caps Sent to Jail in West Medway Case
In Norfolk Superior Criminal Court at Dedham Judge Mason sentenced Peter F. Gallagher and John S. Welch two of the three White Caps convicted last September to one year in the Dedham House of Correction. Henry E. Fales represented the defendants who urged a fine instead of imprisonment.
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Dedham House
Delegates chosen in Democratic First District convention
Springfield announces at the Democratic First District convention on April 15 that Dr. A. C. Deane of Greenfield and J. J. Curran of Holyoke were selected as delegates with William J. Coogan of Pittsfield and Arthur C. Miller of Williamsburg named as alternates.
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Springfield
A. C. Deane
Greenfield
J. J. Curran
Holyoke
William J. Coogan
Pittsfield
Arthur C. Miller
Williamsburg
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
Weather indications report fair conditions for New England until Sunday night with cooler temperatures near the coast and northwest winds. Eastern New York also experiences fair weather through Sunday night with slightly cooler conditions and warmer temperatures expected on Sunday. Signals displayed from Sandy Hook to Boston.
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Washington
New England
New York
Sandy Hook
Boston
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Ad Encourages New Preparations
An advertisement urges readers not to be deterred by recent preparations and promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the sole remedy for colds. The copy emphasizes reliability and traditional remedies, targeting households seeking trusted cough medicine.
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Dr. Bull’s
Why His Resignation Was Asked In Immigration Bureau Chief
Secretary Foster sought the resignation of John E. Milholland chief inspector of the Immigration Bureau New York. The move came at the urging of Cornelius N Bliss and other Union League members who accused him of using his office to meddle in politics harming Bliss and others. No charges to his official integrity were stated. Milholland refused to resign and reports claimed he had been removed. Foster did not confirm but said the case was closed.
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Washington
Foster
John E. Milholland
Immigration Bureau
New York
Treasury Department
Milholland
Cornelius N. Bliss
Union League
Bliss
Mithholland
Artistic Mantel Showcases Classic Refined Lines
Lovers of architectural beauty are drawn to a mantel with pure antique feel. It features contracted sides, exaggerated frieze depth, and graceful curved top. Twisted columns and delicate shell carving adorn the fire opening, offering a noble ornament. A special catalogue of wood mantels is offered by sending two 2-cent stamps.
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