Back Bay residents sue to block Charles River parkway
In a Supreme Court action the Back Bay residents challenge a Legislature approved parkway along the Charles River arguing the authorization permits taking private property without compensation. Petitioners include Henry B. Allen Alfred Bowditch trustees Henry L. Higginson and others. A June hearing is planned.
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Charles River
Supreme Court
Back Bay District
Henry B. Allen
Alfred Bowditch
Henry L. Higginson
Home For
Francis S. Jackson
Maria M. McClure
Robert Treat Paine
Francis Skinner
Richard Sullivan
Roxbury Mill Corporation
Fire destroys Roslindale home. family escapes
Early morning blaze at 31 Vale Street Roslindale razed the residence of Harry J. Reidy. Damage estimated at 4000 dollars. Reidy his wife and eight children escaped smoke and were rescued by Ladder Company 46 firefighters.
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Harry J. Reidy
Vale Street
Roslindale
Reidy
Ladder Company 46
Blaze at Malden Moulding Factory Causes $5000 Damage
A midnight fire at the Bay State moulding factory on Commercial street Malden causes about $5000 damage. The rear buildings housed several frame structures and Italian families fled in a stampede. State police will be asked to investigate.
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Malden
Bay State Moulding Factory
Commercial Street
Oriental in Costume and Talk Draws Wu Ting Fang in Boston
Wu Ting Fang arriving at Back Bay station in purple Oriental robe greeted Hamlin and officials including Philip Nickerson. He posed for photographers and chatted with reporters before visiting Brookline with his secretary Kwan Yang Lin and host Edward Hamlin.
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Hamlin
Wu Ting Fang
Bay State Limited
Back Bay
Charles 8. Hamlin
the Treasury
Mr. Hamlin
Philip T. Nickerson
Boston
E. G
Mr. Wu
Raleigh Street
Brookline
Edward Hamlin
Fair Forecast For Boston And Surrounding Areas
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for fair conditions in eastern New York and New England with warmer Thursday. Increasing cloudiness and fresh southwest winds are expected Friday.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New York
New England
Senate revolt spreads to veto naval bill
Senator Lodge told President Roosevelt he cannot support the administration four battleships plan. The move undermines Roosevelt's naval expansion, with a survey showing only 26 votes in favor. The President reportedly will veto the naval appropriation bill if the Senate and House do not provide funding for two additional battleships.
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Washington
Lodge
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Senate
House
Senators report President pushes four new battleships
Senators who spoke with the President today indicate no retreat from plans for four battleships. The Senate poll suggests a shift in support, signaling loss of some of the President's previously loyal allies in the chamber.
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Senate
Boston Mayor moves loan bill to Aldermen
Mayor Hibbard announces a loan bill to fund permanent improvements. If approved by both branches, Boston’s debt would rise sharply. He asked department heads to provide estimates for work labeled permanent improvements amid unsettled budget vetoes.
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Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Boston
City bonds fight over permanent improvements in Boston
Mayor Hibbard blocks 490000 of last year’s loan bonds for baths playground sites and hospital land prompting pushback in the Board of Aldermen The city’s March 81 net funded debt stood at 70777795 with borrowing capacity 1241938 17 after a 750000 school house loan Analysts say a new loan bill may total about 1 million and department estimates are due by Friday night.
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Board of Aldermen
Hibbard
Boston
Fitzgerald
Mitchell
Harvard Crew Beats Navy in Fast Annapolis Rowing Race
Harvard varsity crew defeated Navy by half a length in a splendid race at Annapolis. Doves opened poorly, losing to Quakers 7 to 1. Five runs came in the first inning with two out. Red Sox benefited from timely hitting to win 5 to 3 over Senators. Holy Cross triumphed 7 to 3 over Wesleyan. Eastern league season begins with exhibitions in New England and Connecticut leagues.
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Harvard
Navy
Annapolis
Doves
Quakers
Red Sox
Senators
Holy Cross
Wesleyan
New England
Connecticut
Sanford's Ginger Healing Digestive Aids
Distress after eating relieved by small doses of Sanford's Ginger after meals. It also aids loss of appetite indigestion bowel troubles and simple illness and has proven healthful for 40 years according to the item.
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Sanford
Commission to Govern Chelsea Now Planned
A bill to hand Chelsea’s government to a five member commission is expected to pass the Legislature. The city seeks aid to raise a $1,000,000 loan. Evidence of incendiarism was shown at the second day of inquest.
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Chelsea
Jhe
Cary
Shurtleff
Williams
Bellingham
Bryan Sweeps Bay State Delegates In State Convention Race
Bryan delegates win generally across Massachusetts as voting runs light. Ex Alderman Norton defeats ex Senator Logan in Ward 14 Boston. George Fred Williams wins in Dedham while M M Lomasney to lead Bryan fight in Boston. Unpledged delegates emerge from wards led by Donovan Kennedy and Corbett. Conservatives back Bryan but oppose Williams as a delegate with a Williams ticket headed by Moran Coughlin Doherty Williams. opposition slate likely to challenge Williams and Coughlin.
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Bryan
Bay State
Norton Smashes
Logan
South Bos
Boston
George Fred Williams
Dedham
M. M. Lomasney
James Donovan
P. J. Kennedy
Joseph J. Corbett
Williams
Big Four
John B. Moran
John W. Coughlin
Fall River
Daniel F. Doherty
Westfield
Gaston
Coughlin
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Balloons Over Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Jr ascended in the War Department balloon in Washington D C with Captains Chandler and Lee as part of a lively sequence that mixed public display with political theater about battleship policy and Harvard athletic hopes.
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Harvard
Kermit
Princeton
Congress
Theodore, Jr
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
War Department
Charles Def. Chandler
Fitzhugh Lee
Army
Caucus Details Highlighted on Page 12 of The Post
Readers are directed to page 12 for full caucus details in today’s Post. The brief notes suggest upcoming sessions, participant lists, and schedule outlines to inform voters and participants.
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Chelsea Fire
Today
Peters Suffers Typhoid Fever, Rep Peters Improves
Washington April 22 Physicians at Providence Hospital report Representative Peters has typhoid fever in early stage. His condition is not serious but precautions are taken to prevent a firmer hold.
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Washington, D. C
Providence Hospital
Peters
Public notice for Olland Wine Co advertisement read
A brief public notice urges readers to check the last page ad from Olland Wine Co located at 47 Boylston Street or Adams Square for details.
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Olland Wine CO
Boylston St
Adams Sq
Balloon Flight Near Delaware City Ends With 90 Mile Run
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth did not join the ascent as balloonists embarked. The craft rushed northeast, brushed telegraph wires, and bumped the embankment before Captain Chandler used ballast to stabilize. The balloon then rose and traveled northeast before descending near Delaware City, Delaware, after a 90 mile journey.
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Nicholas Longworth
Chandler
Delaware City
Del
Governor Guild Meets Attorney General Malone at Bedside
Governor Guild, still improving, hosts Attorney General Malone at his bedside to discuss local affairs. Malone reports the governor is now on the road to recovery. Fr. John's Medicine Builds You Up.
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Guild
Malone
Fr. John
Harvard Varsity Eight Wins Severn Two Mile Race
Harvard varsity eight edged Naval Academy by half a length in a tightly contested Severn two mile race. Winners posted 10 minutes 30 seconds as both crews stayed nearly even throughout, and four men collapsed near the finish line from the exertion.
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Annapolis
Severn
Harvard Varsity
Naval Academy
Harvard Navy Boat Race Ends Narrowly Ahead
The Harvard Crimson crew edged Navy by a boat length at the finish in a two mile upstream race above Annapolis. Harvard led late as 54 strokes per minute versus 36 for the Navy with final placings and officials listed.
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Navy
Harvard
Railroad Bridge
Annapolis
Crimson
Courtenay Guild
Boston Athletic Association
Richardson
Sargent
Blagden
Cox
Davis
Ainsworth
Leighton
Bagg
McKee
Rockwell
Kinkaid
Roberts
Harvard Man Hurt In Game At Annapolis
R H Aronson of the Harvard baseball team is in a naval hospital with a fractured skull after a slide into a base during a game against the Midshipmen in Annapolis. Dr Finney from Johns Hopkins Hospital rushed from Baltimore. Harvard won 7 to 0 as Hicks pitched a one hit shutout with nine strikeouts.
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Annapolis
R. H. Aronson
Harvard
Midshipmen
F. M. T. Finney
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Through a He ry Curtain Ten Big Locomotives Out of Commission
Ten large locomotives are taken out of service as part of a broader shutdown. Officials cite aging equipment and maintenance costs. The move affects freight and passenger networks, with limited service disruptions anticipated. Local officials urge patience during transition.
Frantic Fire Dept. Horse Runs Away and Fire destroys Fitchburg
Frantic events at the Fitchburg roundhouse as a fire destroys the building and 10 engines. District Chief Fox and driver Thomas Callahan were seriously injured while responding to the alarm.
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Boston & Maine
Fitchburg
Fire at Fitchburg roundhouse wrecks locomotives on Bulfinch Street
A sparking blaze at the old Fitchburg railroad roundhouse near Somerville line destroyed 10 locomotives after a hose burst early during firefighting. Firefighters, including Engineers Rosie Adams and Harry Pease, braved smoke and heat while Lt. Hughes suffered a fall but was not seriously hurt.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Somerville
Charlestown
Rosie’’ Adams
Harry Pease
Pease
Spice
Cambridge
Hughes
Ladder 9
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