Speed Tests Show Third Rail Cars Perform In Subway
An exhibition test of four car trains in Boston’s third rail subway demonstrated strong performance for brake systems heating apparatus and gap equipment. Trains from General Electric Westinghouse and another firm reached speeds along the Coling Square to Park Street route with bright lighting and tight control by the motor crew. The event was led by Chief Engineer George A. Kimball with many transit officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Rogue Electric Company
North Union Station
North Station
Pleasant Street
Westinghouse
Coling Square
Park Street Loop
George A. Kimball
Corps of Engineers
Horace G. Allen
The
Transit Commission
W. E. Baker
Manhattan Railway Company
L. D. Ahl
Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway Company
B. Leighton Beal
Orge W. Bishop
Railroad Commission
J. C. Breckinridge
Brookyn Rapid Transit Company
H. A.carson
John Chamberlain
Boston & Maine
C. A. Coffin
General Electric Couny
George G. Crocker
Thomas J. Gargan
John A.fenno
Boson, Revere Beach & Lynn Railway
Robert Darrah
James F. Jackson
Commission
John W. Marden
Fitchburg
Malden Gas Collector Adams Missing After Large Cash Shortfall
William F Adams 23, a collector for the Malden and Melrose Gas Light Co, vanished after taking nearly $917 of company funds. He had worked a month in Malden, married three weeks ago, and was last seen today after going to Medford with bills near $1000. Treasurer Dalley described high confidence in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
William F.adams
Malden & Melrose Gas Light Company
Adams
The
Gas &Light Company
Jockton
Clayton Street
Charles E. Dalley
Gas Company
Post
Medford
Coach Edgar Atkins Shot During Street Hold Up in St Louis
Edgar Atkins, coach of Smith Academy football and baseball teams, was shot after a desperate struggle with a black highwayman in the West End of St Louis early today. The incident occurred in a fashionable district as Atkins attempted resistance during the attempted robbery. Reports say he was hospitalized with injuries not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Louis
Edgar Atkins
Smith Academy
Cambridge Volunteers Banquet Honors City Leaders
The sixth annual banquet of the First Volunteers Citizens' Association took place last evening at Trade Association Hall in Cambridgeport. Mayor Edgar R. Champlin presided as president, with addresses by General W. A. Bancroft, Sergeant John Kinnear, Secretary of State Olin, Professor Hollis, General Samuel H. Chamberlain, and Hon. Alvin F. Sortwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Volunteers Citizens’ Association
Trade Association Hall
Cambridgeport
Edgar R. Champlin
Association
W. A. Bancroft
John Kinnear
Olin
Hollis
Samuel H. Chamberlain
Alvin F. Sortwell
Everett Council Authorizes New Plans for Prospect Street School
The Everett Common Council met last and authorized the building committee to prepare new plans and specifications for the Prospect Street school project. The action sets the stage for updated design work and potential bids.
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Everett Common
Prospect Street
Missing Malden man described in escape from Cape Cod roots
In Malden the disappearance of Adams has shocked residents. Mrs Adams received his clothing by parcel from a R. H. White wagon. Adams, formerly from Osterville, worked in Boston for Standard Clothing and Erie railroad. Police hunt him. he is tall 6 ft 10 in with gray blue eyes and a light complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Washington
Malden
Adams
Gas Light Company
Hanscom
Boston
Chief Holmes
Tufts Dental College Protest Leads to Dismissal Call
R M Fogg a Cornish Maine student faced dismissal after presenting a protest to Tufts Dental College faculty regarding missing courses and a reduced dissection program. The protest claims essential lectures were omitted and the class paid for a full year of instruction but received limited dissections, prompting faculty action against several organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufts Dental College
R. M. Fogg
Cornish
Boston
Dean Williams
F Rf
Fogg
Tracy Dies After Fall From Packet Pier
A 45 year old man named Tracy fell into the water at Packet pier late last night while attempting to o ff the structure. Emergency crews removed him but he could not be revived. Police say the incident is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Packet Pier
Porto Rico Governor Appointment and Harbor Funds Debate
The April cabinet meeting focused on Porto Rican affairs and election timing for the island’s popular government. Governor Allen will not receive administration instructions until his May return. The Senate confirmed Charles H. Allen of Massachusetts as Porto Rico governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allen
Senate
Charles H. Allen
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
New Anti-Trust Measure Set by House Subcommittee
Washington April 17 The anti trust measure agreed by the House special sub committee on trusts was published. The Sherman act remains central with heavier penalties including a fine not less than 600 dollars and imprisonment of at least six months. In some cases both fine and imprisonment may apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Special House
Ray
Chinatown Greeted by Noted Chinese Envoy Visit
A commotion in Chinatown greeted Hwang Chung Huei, guest of Dr William Copley Winslow on Beacon Street. He travels to Lima to represent the Imperial Chinese Majesty as consul general. Huei is described as highly cultured and fluent in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Hwang Chung Huei
William’ Copley Winslow
Beacon Street
Lima
Ae Totek
E - Hwang Chung Huet
Hwang Chung Hui
William Copley Winslow
Debate Over Naval Appropriation Bills In House
The second day of debate on the naval appropriation bill confined discussion to armor plate and government shipbuilding. Representative Wheeler sparked attention by claiming an unnamed officer in U S uniform bore responsibility for the armor plate trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
U.'S
Washington
United States
Armorplate Trust
Queen to Depart Ireland April 26 in Windsor Return
The queen and her princesses toured near Dublin driving eighteen miles for about two hours with brief calls at Adelaide Hospital and Dundrum Convent. An escort of Life Guards accompanied them amid crowds. Her Majesty will leave Ireland April 26 and reach Windsor the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Boston Harbor Hearing Sees Strong Support for Oceanic Upgrades
A Boston delegation led by Representative Lawrence and Massachusetts members testified at the Boston Harbor hearing before the rivers and harbors committee. They urged allocating six to seven million dollars to improve the harbor, praising the delegation's impact. Lawrence expects a favorable report after harbor surveys and anticipates the needed funds in the next appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston Harbor
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Boston
Hoar and
Massachusetts
House
Popes
Lawrence
Woodward Emery
William H. Lincoln
J. Richard Carter
Clinton Waite
Mayor Hart
George H. Lyman
John M. Little
Charles H
Adams Aone
Letters From Transvaal Pivotal in State Department Row
The President sent to Congress a reply to a House inquiry seeking letters on file at the State Department from U S citizens in the South African Republic. Secretary Hay notes one direct filing: R B L Brown claimed 1 812 284 on a mining lease renewal denial dated July 15 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
House Resolution of Inquiry
State Department
United States
Hay
Department
R. B L. Brown
South African Republic
Nicaraguan Canal Hat Seen Up For May 1 Rule
Representative Hepburn filed a petition with the Speaker asking for a rule to consider the Nicaraguan Canal on May 1. The petition was signed by 125 Republican members, with Mr. Adamson issuing a companion petition signed by 12 Democrat members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hepburn
Iowa
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
Adamson
Georgia
Naval tug Potomac sails from Nipe bound for Hes ton
Washington dispatch reports the naval tug Potomac left Nipe Cuba on April 1 and is bound directly for Hes ton. With favorable weather she is expected to reach her destination tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Potomac
Nipe
Cuba
Heston
Notable Chinese Reform Leader Cited in Editorial
The article discusses a Chinese reform leader described as prominent within his party. It highlights the leader’s influence and the reformist stance, noting the author’s interest in his approaches and potential impact.
Passover Party and Zionist Speeches Held at Hebrew National Hall
The Hebrew National Association hosted a Passover party at 170 Hanover Street with music and dancing. Speeches in support of Zionism were delivered by Louis Goldberg, Margolis, A. Altman, and Bloomberg. A musical and literary concert followed by performers including Miss Lillian Levenson and Max Wolfe.
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Hebrew National Association
Hanover ‘Street
Louis Goldberg
Margolis
A. Altman
Bloomberg
Lillian Levenson
Miss Sulkin
Miss Webb
Max Wolfe
H. Levenson
M., Paeff
J. L. Polouskey
First Church In Boston Elects Standing Committee
At the First Church annual meeting in the vestry on Marlboro Street Boston the proprietors elected a standing committee comprising A. B. Hall Henry Endicott John K E Thayer Walter Hunnewell Miss Abby M Storer Mrs Charles E Parker Dr C J White James F Preston and J P Loud John F Moors was chosen clerk and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
Boston
Marlboro Street
A. B. Hall
Henry Endicott
John KE. Thayer
Walter Hunnewell
Abby M. Storer
Charles E. Parker
C. J. White
James F. Preston
J. P. Loud
John F. Moors
McClusky Vesey Wedding at Roxbury Parochial Residence
Alexander McClusky and Katherine Vesey of Beeton wed at Father Reagan's parochial residence in Roxbury. Best man Daniel Mullen. maid of honor Annie Vesey. bride’s sister Mary McClusky served as flower girl. Bride wore white silk with white chiffon and pearl ornaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McClusky
Katherine Vesey
Beeton
Reagan
Roxbury
Daniél Mullen
Annie Vesey
Mary McClusky
Knights of Columbus Event in East Boston Music Hall
The Orient Council Knights of Columbus hosts a notable evening in East Boston Music Hall. Invitations go to state and national officers, and a child artist Blanche Dun will perform a navigato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Orient Council
Knights of Columbus
Music Hall
Boston
Order
Blanche Dun
Porto Rican Article Sale at Lothrop House
A sale of Porto Rican articles was held yesterday from 2 to 6 PM at 27 Commonwealth Avenue the residence of T K Lothrop. Proceeds: half to charity in Fante and remainder to Juan. The committee included Mrs aeyston Mrs Tonia F Delan Mr W S Lothrop and Mrs Heath tine.
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T. K. Lothrop
Commonwealth Avenue
Fante
Juan
Aeyston
Tonia F. Delan
W. S. Lothrop
Heath
Bargain Clothing on Credit at Cash Prices
We offer men’s and women’s clothing at cash prices and sell on credit. Buy today and pay within two months without interest or extra charges. Pay part down or no money down, with spring stock ready and up to date.
Fashion Bargains at Swell Jackets and More
Readably advertised clothing sale featuring stylish jackets, suits, waists, skirts, shoes, hats, and overcoats. Prices range from about 2 to 35 dollars with discounts on all-wool coats and fancy suits, targeting both ladies and children.
New York Delegates Indorse Roosevelt and Woodruff Likely
Delegates at the Republican State convention in New York City opened with James Sherman as permanent chairman. The platform endorsed recent financial legislation and praised McKinley and Roosevelt, with many favoring Roosevelt for Governor and Woodruff for Lieutenant Governor or Vice President.
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New York
Grand Central
James
Sherman
Roosevelt
Woodruff
Lemuel
Quigg
T. C. Pratt
Theodore Roosevelt
B.B. Odell
George H. Roberts
Kings
Buffalo
Ulster County
John Raines
Ontario County
McKinley
Committee On Resolutions
Congress
Spain
Kings County
Platt
Kaaorde
Clark Clark-North Marriage at Hotel Brunswick
Edward Noble Clark of East Somerville wed Caroline North at Hotel Brunswick with Rev. R Perry Bush officiating. Harold Manning North served as best man and Dorothy Adams was maid of honor in pink silk. Ushers included Edward North Harold Adams Gale Harry Adams Clapp William Leonard Shearer Jr and Robert Warren Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Noble Clark
J. Foster Clark
East Somerville
Caroline North
Hotel Brunswick
R. Perry Bush
Harold Manning North
Dorothy Adams
Edward North
Harold Adams Gale
Harry Adams Clapp
William Leonard Shearer, Jr
New London
Robert Warren Fuller
New York
Fragmentary crime notice from 164 page with names garbled
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a street arrest tied to a burglary case. Readable elements include a city street reference and an alleged date context, but key names and specifics are missing.
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Cambridge
Oxford
Patriots
Spitz Bros. & More
W. F.adams
W. F. Adams
Malden and Melrose Gas Company
Atkins
St. Louis
Paul J, Henry Dead
Paul J. Hen
Kere
New Batan
Street
Ee Diabetes
New Everett
Tufts
Jordan Marsh & Co
Odie
Alcan
Harbor
Congressional Committee
Washington ST
Crepn Store
Dover Street
QUEEN
B’nai Zion Educational Society
Zion Hall
Transvaal
U. S
China
Reform Party of China
Jung
National Supply Co
Temale, Pi
First Church Annual Meeting
M'Clusky
Vesey
Orient Council
Releif
Porto Ricans
Neo
PFE Ek
Sampson
Hyde Park
Astociation
Hyde
Park
fense‘Opéra House
Beaduce Co
Weoenee
Renthro Street
Park Young
Men’sees Association
Winthrop
East River Reet
Toi
HS Grecks Badiplatt
ORF
Lowell
T. Pancoast- Deiks
Rochester
N. Y
la Flamme and Allen
McGraw
Watts
T. Pancoast Delks
Delks
Hallwood Cash Register Company
Concern
Register Company
Pancoast-Vdelks
Derks
Hall
Philadelphia
Best Society
Convention Indorse Woodruff
Clark
North
Dennis
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