President Plot Emphasizes Safe Open Air Parks
The address before the American Park and Outdoor Art Association urged security in reservations to protect women and children, low fares for access to large parks, and extensive open air amenities. He advocated electric cars, seating, shelters, water, and comfortable avenues like Commonwealth avenue to enhance park enjoyment.
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President Plot
Harvard
American Park and Outdoor Art Association
Revere Beach
Marine Park
City Point
Eliot
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Dr. Milot
Beef trust demurrer in Chicago case signals admission of conspiracy
The U S Court in Chicago hears a demurrer from the beef trust admitting charges of conspiracy though claiming no law exists to punish. A two month hearing delay, ongoing injunction, rising beef prices, and a possible merger of all concerns mark the case, with a tariff repeal proposed as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
United States
Chicago
Combine
Porto Ricans and Filipinos Labeled Aliens by Treasury
The Treasury Department rules say residents of Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands cannot enter the United States except as aliens. They must show funds for support, physical and mental fitness, and meet immigration laws. The piece notes the nationality question arising from U S possession, criticizing the lack of a proper national status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Treasury Department
United States
Congress
Supreme Court case framed as imperialism test dodged by Washington
The speaker suggests a Supreme Court dispute that the federal government has avoided since a narrow 6 to 4 vote indicated imperialism risks. The remark frames the matter as provisional legal interpretation without asserting the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Cuba faces 35 million loan under Platt amendments
The Cuban Congress debates a 35 million dollar loan already passed by the lower house. Critics note the Platt amendment bans public debt for interest and sinking fund payments, while Cuban revenues near 14 million and expenses threaten a deficit. Interventions from Washington loom as a potential veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Washington
Crescent Beach Weather Hints At Cold Snap Ahead
Special to the Post reports Crescent Beach in August sees cooler temperatures and nervous speculation of a repeat July cold snap. Locals debate whether summer bathing will persist before winter and ocean conditions end seaside leisure. A cafe proprietor on the boulevard comments on optimistic and wary sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Beach
Revere
Local Oddities At A Beach Fair And A Paralyzed Jaw
A humorous sketch follows a hot sign at a beach cafe and a carnival of diversions. A man pays to hit a blindfolded target, visits a wild animal show with a freckled leopard, and buys chewing candy that locks his jaw. The piece ends with a deaf man mistaken for mute. Newton Newkirk signs the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
India
Newton Newkirk
Love and Regret Bring Edith and Arthur Morrill Together
Edith Harcourt a wealthy socialite in Dorchester returns from a life of propriety to confront the past and the man she once spurned Arthur Morrill. Years apart, misunderstandings, and social expectations melt as he declares lasting love and seeks a wife. They reconcile in the velvet parlor, choosing a renewed life together.
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Woith* Harcourt
Edith Harcourt
Arthur Morrill
Velvet House
Mrs. Wentworth
Miss Harcourt
Mr. Morrill
Violet
Morgill
Edith
Washington
Fanny Young
Merrill
Fair Oaks
Helen
Willie
Morelands
Arthur Merrill
City Areas Queried. NY and Philadelphia Sizes Given
To the Editor the Post asks for city area figures. The letter states New York City proper covers 326 square miles and Philadelphia 130 square miles.
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New Area
New York City
Post
Philadelphia
New York
Silver Dollar of 1799 Questioned by Reader
A reader asks the value of a 1799 silver dollar featuring a female head with flowing hair on one side. The note to the editor says the coin is valued at about 1.2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penneli
Kiernan Appointed Inspector in Water Dept
Water Commissioner Sullivan announced the appointment of Harry Kiernan of East Boston as inspector of fire and elevator pipes in the water department, in place of F. C. Barnard, who was removed. Kiernan brings more than 12 years of department experience.
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Sullivan
Harry Kiernan
East
Boston
Water Department
F. C. Barnard
Kiernan
Paymaster Williams to be ordered to sea from Charlestown Navy Yard
Paymaster Charles 8. Williams, chief of the department of supplies and accounts at Charlestown Navy Yard since April 1899, is to be ordered to sea within a few weeks. The news came unofficially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Williams
Department of Supplies and Accounts
Charlestown Navy Yard
Strange Craft Lined Up for Submarine Drilling at East Boston
A strong looking vessel to be launched Thursday at East Boston docks by G. H. Bragman & Bros. will drill and blast in Boston Harbor under a $200,000 government contract. Tubes lowering and dynamite ram operations will deepen Boston holes with a 40 ton load capacity and reinforced steel frames.
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East Boston
Boston
G. H. Bragman & Bros
Bregman Bros
Harbor dredging boat to deepen harbor at cost of 50000 dollars
A newly built dredging vessel costing 50000 dollars will be placed in the harbor for deepening work. It measures 8 by 3 and a half feet, with a 12 foot high deck house, and carries 300 to 400 pounds of dynamite for 16 drilling operations. The vessel, commanded by Captain Edward W. Watson, will be crewed by 18 men and uses two boilers and furnaces.
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Edward W. Watson
Detroit
St. Lawrence
Buffalo Harbor
Conference Delayed in 10th District Candidacy Shuffle
In the 10th district race Congressman Naphen plans a vacation sail to Halifax delaying a direct conference with W S McNary about retirement or a third Naphen term. McNary waits for late August or early September caucus timing shifts as Boston assessors seek a firm election date around September 12.
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10Th
Naphen
W. S. McNary
State Committee
McNary
Bellevue
Halifax
Mr. Naphen
Mr. McNary
Boston
Ninth District political pacing as Keliher eyes candidacy
Reports say Keliher is preparing for a battle with Conry in the ninth district. Corbett’s stance and Dennison’s possible entry complicate ward outcomes across Ward 3, Ward 8, and Ward 12, with Donovans moving factions and a public declaration expected soon.
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Messrs
Keliher
Conry
Ninth
Kelcher
Donovan
J. J. Corbett
Charlestown
Corbett
Dennison
Michael Donovan
Simon Donovan
City Hall
Winthrop
Gaston and Hamlin Return to Town for Governor Nomination Push
Colonel Gaston, a leading Democratic candidate, arrived from Maine as Hamlin also came from Mattapoisett. Headquarters will open at 15 School Street under Dr. George P. Cooke of Milford.
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Gaston
Hamlin
Maine
Mattapoisett
School Street
George P. Cooke
Milford
Twenty Dedham Youths Form The Brave Bachelors Club
In Dedham a group of twenty rich young men label themselves The Brave Bachelors and vow to shun female company with fines for solos, weekly stag dinners and planned excursions. Girls respond with playful defiance as they prepare to resist the male pledge.
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Dedham
Society of Ladies
Charles J. Hurley, Jr
Borden Street
William J. Brennan
Washington Street
J. Joseph Golden
Crane and Lodge discuss Roosevelt visit not Hanna successor
Governor Crane arrives in Boston and talks with Senator Lodge about President Roosevelt's New England visit. He rejects any discussion of the Republican national committee chairmanship, stating he has not been offered the post and would not consider it without official notice. He says he knows nothing of being suggested as Hanna's successor.
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Munroe Rogers
North Carolina
Rogers
Brockton
Durham
N. C
Crane
Senator Lodge
Roosevelt
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Boston
New England
National Committee
Post
Ohio clergyman named New Hampshire commissioner for Hay wedding
Governor Jordan appointed Rev. Dr. H. Hayden of Cleveland as a New Hampshire marriage commissioner at the request of Secretary of State John Hay. Hayden will solemnize the Sept. 30 wedding of Miss Alice Hay and James H. Wadsworth Jr at The Fells Newbury NH, where Hayden previously officiated the Secretary’s own marriage.
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Ohio
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Jordan
H. Hayden
First Presbyterian Church of
Cleveland
Hayden
John Hay
Dr. Hayden
Alice Hay
James H. Wadsworth, Jr
the Fells
Cracks Put Boston Custom House At Risk From Tunnel Work
The Boston Transit Commission reports cracks on the State street facade of the Custom House as the East Boston tunnel progresses. Engineer John H. Palmer notes damage may have existed before construction and says crews will shield walls as excavation proceeds. Tunnel dimensions are 27 feet wide and 42 feet deep.
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Custom House
State Street
East Boston
John H. Palmer
Boston Transit Commission
Palmer
Funeral for F. H. Carruth Reflects City Bowlers
Prominent bowlers from across the city attended yesterday’s funeral services for F. H. Carruth, owner of the bowling establishment. The private ceremony honored his contributions to local sport and business.
Funeral services held for bowling promoter Mr Carruth
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mr Carruth a principal promoter of bowling in the area. He was noted for promoting bowling alleys in Hanover Street and for his leadership in local bowling circles.
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Carruth
Hanover Street
Attendees Honor Deceased at Woodlawn Burial
Among those attending or sending flowers were Mr and Mrs Binns Mr and Mrs Hedge and Mr and Mrs Spooner. The interment took place at Woodlawn.
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Binns
Hedge
Spooner
Woodlawn
Primate Machray Seriously Ill in London
The Most Wintert Machray, archbishop of Rupert's Land and primate of all Canada, is seriously ill in London. He also serves as chancellor of the University of Manitoba and prelate of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.
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Canada
London
Machray
Ruperts Land
All Canada
University of Manitoba
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Governor and Council to Hear Co Best Commutation Petition
Governor Crane and United States Senator Lodge arrived at the State House around noon as the Governor and council prepare to hear the petition of John Co Best seeking commutation of sentence from death to life imprisonment.
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John Co. Best
Crane
United States
Lodge
State House
Arkansas Monitor Special Trial Scheduled for Wednesday
Washington reports the monitor Arkansas will conduct its special trial in the Chesapeake on Wednesday. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company the warship is expected to reach speeds of 12 knots.
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Washington
Arkansas
Chesapeake
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
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Mary A. Ross
State House Park
Boston & Maine Railroad
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Miss Barrymore
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William Lincoln Palmer
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Sylvester Bothwell
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