Anti-Trust Bill Moves Through Legislature with Debate
The House passed an anti trust measure restricting conditions on sales and penalizing violations with fines or imprisonment. Supporters argue the bill targets large capitalists, while opponents claim constitutional flaws and risk to contracts. The vote was 174 to 8 with multiple representatives speaking on the bill.
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Two Hundred Rebels Dodge a Thousand Regulars
In Cebu isle on April 17, about 200 insurgent riflemen remain at large while a thousand troops have secured surrender or capture of some. Judge Taft urged delegates to decide if two hundred can block peace or if civil control should replace military. Cebu may become one province with 660000 residents.
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Cuba Will Yield S Washington on Platt Amendment
Senator Rector of Vermont and Senator Cockrell of Missouri conferred with the President on Cuba's status. Cockrell said Cubans may accept the Platt amendment terms, while Proctor agreed the Cubans do not yet govern themselves and require the convention to submit a plan for a representative government before U S troops can be withdrawn.
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Favor municipal plants testimony on electric light failures and profits
Alton D. Dame of Boston testified before the Industrial Commission comparing municipal and private electric light plants. He based conclusions on Massachusetts towns showing fourteen plants costing $891,591 with net earnings of $108, a 12.3 percent yield. Private plants in large cities yielded 10.2 percent, small plants 6.4 percent.
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Rounders Club Promises Gala First Ball at Dorchester
The Rounders announce a debut ball at Loomfield Hall Dorchester under H Foley with J Fred O Connor providing music. About a hundred couples are expected to dance on a night that aims to showcase the new organisation’s charm and style. The Society boat house opens Friday as Rounders plan aquatic events for summer.
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Grandniece of Jenny Lind to star at Boston theatre concert
M Camille de la Poe, reputed grandniece of Jenny Lind, will perform at a Boston Theatre concert next Sunday night in aid of the North End Dispensary and Hospital fund. The event features a charity program to support local medical services.
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Coontown
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Weber and Fields
Theement Theatre
Local singer Camille de la Poe to debut in popular program
Pupil of Mme. Marie Oliva, Camille de la Poe, a mezzo soprano and grandniece of Jenny Land, has appeared in local chamber concerts and social events. A Villiers painting of her is shown in Donchian Bros. window.
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Charles E Nickerson Dead in Somerville at Home
Charles E Nickerson a prominent Somerville resident died suddenly yesterday at his 30 Franklin street home. He ran the family cordage business at 146 Franklin street Boston and leaves a widow and two children, Walter and a daughter. He held multiple local posts and belonged to several fraternal and religious organizations.
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Theresa Vaughn Actress Admitted to Worcester Asylum
The vaudeville star Theresa Vaughn, once famed for 1492 and ballad performances, has been taken to Worcester Asylum for the Insane after years of mental decline following her husband Haupt’s death and her brother Joseph Ott’s death. She lived with her mother in Chelsea and had shown no violence but threatened self-harm.
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Cleveland Summer In Berkshire Hills At Riverside Tyringham
Former President Grover Cleveland leases Riverside in Tyringham for the summer. Mrs. Cleveland and daughters to arrive. the family plans quiet retreat with I B Moore remaining as superintendent. Riverside closes to the public. Cleveland weighs property options and tours sites, amid Berkshire views and Tyringham trout stream.
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Sailor Tales Tied to Boer War Onboard Plymouth Arrival
The Plymouth arrives at South Boston in ballast from Barbados to load for the River Plate. Captain Davison commands with a second mate Dutch and English soldiers aboard. Finch, a British Army veteran, shows war wounds and notes battles from Mooi River to Splen Kop as part of a Boer War era story aboard the vessel.
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Porto Rican Judge Sees Trust in Governor Allen
Judge Louis Sulzbacher, the sole American member of Porto Rico's Supreme Court, arrived on the Cara cas and said Americans can safely trust Governor Allen. He noted Porto Ricans and Americans misunderstand each other and urged better understanding to improve relations.
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Defends Christian Science In New York Statement
The Church of Christ Scientist first reader Mrs Sean K E Stetson denounces Camden New Jersey minister Lawson for criticising Christian Science and calling Mrs Eddy a pretender. The reply rebukes bigotry and asserts Christian Science teachings are misrepresented and mischaracterised as immoral.
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Official Oil Reports and State Investment Inquiry
Official oil report note from The California State Investment Company outlining inquiries and replies related to general governance and base inquiry letters. Eastern offices cited as 88 Tremont St Boston.
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The Wage of Character by Mrs Van Rensselaer Cruger
The Smart Settor May features Mrs Van Rensselaer Cruger's story The Wage of Character with vivid portraiture many critics say echoes Boston New York and Washington society. Opens in a Harvard student's room includes society abroad and exclusive circles then Washington life with its politics and heart affairs. The issue also includes other stories poems and special articles across ten pages.
Nativity of Men Behind the Guns
Secretary Long released a wartime stat showing in the Spanish American War a total naval force of 23,828 with 16,406 native born sailors and 7,422 foreign born sailors. The native born percentage is stated and including naturalized foreigners the overall share is given. More than half of foreign born sailors had become naturalized or declared intent to become citizens.
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