Supreme Court Split on Voting Machines Power
The court divides on whether legislatures may authorize voting machines for state and national elections. Chief Justice Holmes and others favor a modern reading, while dissenters prefer a literal constitutional interpretation. The piece argues machines improve safeguards, urge municipal use first, but notes poll tax voting limits and calls for veto to stop an unjust bill demanding wider adoption.
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Supreme Court
Holmes
Knowlton
Lathrop
Loring
Morton
Barker
Hammond
Boston
Governor Crane Defends Lobster Stock With Veto Proposals
The piece argues for stricter lobster protections to prevent killing juveniles, urging enforcement of existing laws and boycotting short lobsters. It also covers a Symphony Hall tribute to the late Governor Wolcott, praising Senator Lodge’s eulogy as a fair, eloquent appraisal of Wolcott’s character.
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Crane
Symphony Hall
Wolcott
Commonwealth
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Roger Wolcott
Advocates Push Boston Voter Assessment Bill
Opponents argue the August 6 six week cut would disfranchise thousands by limiting time to verify lists and register. The bill aims to reduce the voting roster by shortening assessment and registration, affecting summer movers and autumn voters and obstructing honest ballots.
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Boston
Patriots Day Remembrance in Massachusetts Traditions
The piece extols Patriots Day with its imagery of Evacuation Day Bunker Hill Day and the Paul Revere ride. It notes the day’s informal observances and its deep local meaning, foreseeing its place among Massachusetts and national anniversaries for generations.
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Massachusetts
Bunker Hill
Paul Revere
Concord
Lexington
Escaped Horses Parade Through Boston Streets Then Halted
Two sorrel horses escaped from Mechanics' Building and trotted along Huntington avenue Bayleton street and Arlington street before being stopped on Commonwealth avenue. They were tied together and returned to their quarters, seemingly unharmed.
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Mechanics’ Building
Huntington Avenue
Bayleton Street
Park Square
Arlington Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Deliberations of the Legislature and Boston Post Office Gains
The piece notes Representative Thomas J. Dillon of Holyoke recovering well from illness and ready to return to Beacon Hill. Postmaster Hibbard enjoys praise as Washington approves his reforms, boosting clerk salaries by 28,000 dollars total, adding forty hires, increasing stamper funds by 7500 dollars, and authorizing four new sub-postal stations in the district.
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W. J. Muldoon
Roxbury
Harvard
Boston
Thomas J. Dillon
Holyoke
Beacon Hill
Hibbard
Washington
Missionary Seeks Wife in China and Finds Old Love
In a Sunday Post short story, the missionary Rev. Joseph Whipple contemplates an arranged match from England. He awaits a wife for China as Marion, thought lost, arrives by steamer and reunites with him, renewing his faith and hope.
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England
China
Joseph Whipple
Marion
Joe
Helen
Douriiess
Fred Martin
Oxford
Chum
Joseph Woes
Joseph
Daily Table Hints for Sunday Post Advertised Menu
Daily Table Hints list luncheon options such as Nut and Cheese Sandwiches Oyster Patties and a Lemon Dinner featuring Haddock and Potato Balls. The note mentions mixed cheeses olives cake and chocolate with bread rounds and a pressed cheese canape style suggestion. Trade contact No 16 Knapp Street Somerville.
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Haddock
LEDDY
Knapp Street
Somerville
Odd Bits Of News Card From The Era
A compact roundup cites early American landmarks such as the first Lombardy poplar planted in 1785 and Vermont’s Green Mountain nickname. It notes British regiments wearing kilts, Cyprus locust destruction, Illinois fruit losses from apple scab in 1898, and a French origin for Vermont’s name. It adds a science tidbit on blood composition and a Brussels Charleroi canal experiment with electric road carriages replacing horses.
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America
Cyprus
Illinois
Vermont
Green Mountain
Brussels
Charleroi
Dooley Sees the Pope in Brief Audience
Finley Peter Dunne of Chicago reports a brief audience with the Pope. Dunne quotes the Pope as a man of humor and sympathy, praising America and its people, and notes the Pontiff’s strong, clear voice during benediction. Dunne sails for America April 27.
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London
Finley Peter Dunne
Chicago
Mr. Dooley
America
Mr. Dunne
Rowley sues for balance of legal fees in French cases
Clarence W. Rowley sued Mrs. Julia B. French to recover 814 dollars for legal services rendered in several French cases, including the Higlister diamond matter. Auditor John G. Richardson heard the case and reached no decision.
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Clarence W. Rowley
Julia B. French
John 8. Richardson
Italy Names Carbonara New Washington Ambassador
In Rome on April 19 King Manuel signed decrees retiring Baron Fava the former Italian ambassador to the United States and naming Marquis Carbonara di Malaspina to succeed him in Washington.
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Marquis di Malaspins
Baron Fava
Washington
Rome
Emmanuel
United States
Marquis Carbonara di Malaspina
East Boston Tunnel Delayed By Air Locks Progress Slows
Work on the East Boston tunnel is paused for a few days to install three air locks for worker safety. Completion is expected by Saturday. The tunnel currently reaches Marginal Street and advances roughly five feet per day. Builders report smooth operation and anticipate immediate resumption after the locks are finished.
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East
Boston
Meeting for Boer women and children prisoners in Tremont Temple
A Tremont Temple gathering at 8 tonight will support Boer War prisoners in British camps. The program features a concert with Professor John A. O Shea and several performers, opening remarks by Thomas J. Collins, and introductions by John A. Ryan. Dr. J A Reddy will show Boer war stereopticon views. Tickets are sold at the Pilot office and at the door.
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Ald
Tremont Temple
John A. O'Shea
J. A. Peday
Annette Welsh McMunn
Ella Kirmess
Anton Morawski
Lon Brine
Thomas J. Collins
John A. Ryan
P. A. Collins
Snyman
J. A. Reddy
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Customs collections rise as anti collusion system takes effect
A Treasury Department statement reports customs collections at the port park rose to 7 281 dollars in March, up about 67 dollars from last year. The increase is attributed to a new system aimed at preventing collusion among employees.
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Washington
Asury Department
Port Park
Dinner to P F Haynes Honored by Street Division
Frank H. Haynes who recently resigned as deputy superintendent of the street cleaning division was treated to a complimentary dinner at the Piney House. The committee in charge included Thomas McGrauffin Thaxter R Graves and R LeFrancis with McCaen as toastmaster.
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Frank H. Haynes
Depn
9Ney House
Thomas McGrauffin
Thaxter R. Graves
R. le Francis
McCaen
Cape Town Editor Guilty of Libel in Seditious Reflections
P H Malan editor of Ons Land found guilty of libel. He faced charges of seditious libel for reflections on General French and his troops. sentence not yet imposed.
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Cape Town
P. H. Malan
Ons Land
French
Hoffmann Pianist Sailed on Deutschland for Bremen
New York April 18 Josef Hoffman the pianist was aboard the steamer Deutschland bound for Bremen. Before sailing he signed a contract with Henry Wolfsohn to return to the United States in November next.
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New York
Josef Hoffman
Bremen
Henry Wolfsohn
Naval constructor Hobson assigned to Tingley torpedo boat
Hobson now on special duty in Washington was given his first assignment today related to the torpedo boat Tingley whose contract has been forfeited. In addition, four fourth class postmasters were created at Falmouth Maine Hamilton Massachusetts Wes Hanover and White in the April 18 notices.
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Washington
Hobson
Tingley
Wwington
Maine
Falmouth
Hamilton
Massachusetts
Wes Hanover
W. H. White
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