Boston Real Estate Tax Hikes To 16 50 Per Thousand
Boston sets the 1908 tax rate at 16 50 per thousand an increase of 60 cents from 15 90. The city valuation totals 1 327 661 338 with real estate 1 082 404 300 and personal property 245 257 088. Mayor Hibbard and the Board of Assessors express satisfaction given stock and property conditions. The 1907 totals were 1 313 471 556 with real estate 1 070 864 700 and personal 242 606 856.
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Boston
Hibbard
Board of Assessors
Tax rate details reveal net gains and real estate rise
The report shows a $14,190,782 total net gain driven by $2,650,182 in personal value profits and $11,540,600 in real estate. City rate rises by 14 cents, state by 42 cents, and county by 4 cents, with a total warrant of $21,747,071.22 and specific tax allocations for state county and city.
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Jamaica Plain
Quincy A. Shaw
Hibbard
Delegates Elected for Irish League Convention in Boston
The Boston Central Council and Boston Central Branch of the United Irish League of America met at the American House and chose delegates for the upcoming convention at Faneuil Hall on September 22 and 23. Committees for the field day activities and reception were formed, with speakers including Judge Daly Edward Fitzwilliams D A McCarthy and Colonel Roger Scannell among the notable contributors.
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Boston Central Council
Boston
United Irish League of America
American House
Faneuil Hall
United Irish League
Judge Daly
Edward Fitzwilliams
D. A. McCarthy
Roger Scannell
Silver Puzzle Swindle Suspects Arrested in New England
Deputy Marshal James Ruhl arrested George M. Rogers and Eugene Richmond on charges tied to a nationwide prize puzzle scam. Victims were promised silverware worth 40 to 50 dollars after solving a puzzle and sending 1.35 dollars for postage, only to receive cheap imitations. The men pled not guilty and were remanded to jail.
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United States
James Ruhl
George M. Rogers
Eugene Richmond
Rogers
Richmond
McLeod
Hayes
Charles Street
Pope Recovers and Resumes Audiences in Rome
The Pope, yesterday ill with a cold affecting his gout, is feeling well again. He resumed his audiences today with several American visitors among those present.
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Rome
William Jennings Bryan honored at Gloucester political rally
In Gloucester at the Surfside Hotel a large Democratic gathering praised William Jennings Bryan and his principles. George Fred Williams hailed it as the party’s resurrection while Senator Vahey urged voters to favor Bryan and oppose dishonest politics and the Draper administration.
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Gloucester
Surfside
William Jennings Bryan
George Fred Williams
Williams
Bryan
Roosevelt
Little Rhody Beats Achilles In Gloucester Regatta
In Gloucester the open regatta drew 28 starters with Eleanor absent. Little Rhody, skippered by Ernest Hendrie, edged Achilles by 1 minute 28 seconds as wind faded, on a ten mile triangle course for larger boats. In 18-foot class Privateer beat Aurora and Moslem II, while Tabasco, Swallow, Princess and Teaser fought in the 15-footers.
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Gloucester Yacht Club
Achilles
Eleanor
Marbleslead
Ernest Hendrie
Tabasco
Princess
Teaser
Ee Little Rhody I
F. Tillinghast
Caleb
Aurora
Pigeon Bros
Moslem N
H. Clark, Jr
Privateer
F W. Pollard
Sjr
H. TH. Wiggin
Swallow
H. Hammond
I. Tv
Prince
Teaser I1
BR. H. Smith
Elihu
B. LD
Warmer
Cape
R. J. Carpenter
Hustler
Att
Cor
Marie L
George Lee
Eeunt
Onda IL
John Gareenaugh
Osprey
G. R. Hanson
Senor
Nereid
C. H. Lunt
Djaco
E Raymond
Kuwana
H. Pollard
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Clitheroe
G. N. Prietor
Orl
Tabasco NL
Geosa Squibbs
Oleta
Raymond
Flora M
Ti. A. Buxton
Rev Louis Gagnier Dies Esteemed New England Priest
The Rev Louis G Gagnier pastor of St Josephs Church Springfield died at Mercy Hospital after a paralytic stroke on Aug 6 A Quebec native born 1830 one of 26 children ordained 1855 he served Canada and US before Springfield where he led French Catholics for 35 years growing his parish from a few to 3200 souls He marked his 50th priestly anniversary in 1905 with 300 clergymen in attendance.
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Springfield
Louis G. Gagnier
St. Joseph’s Church
New England
Mercy Hospital
St. Martine
Quebec
Canada
United States
Rutland
Douglas
Ware
Aged Chums Die From Gas Fumes in Warren
In Warren on August 20 Cornelius Cronin 81 and Daniel Haley 75 two longtime friends and former farmers suffocated from gas stove fumes. Both men were well to do retires and had been boyhood chums since Ireland. They were born in Kerry and immigrated to the country as youths.
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Warren
Cornelius Cronin
Daniel Haley
Kerry
Ireland
Cronin and Haley Found Dead in Gas Poisoning Tragedy
In Stockbridge yesterday Mr. Haley and Mr. Cronin were found dead in Cronin's home after a gas leak from a newly installed stove. Cronin's daughters Mary and Nellie were away but returned to learn their father and Haley had died likely three hours earlier. Medical examiner E W Norwood ruled accidental gas poisoning.
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Mr. Haley
Mr. Cronin
Mary
Nellie
Stockbridge
Cronin
John Dalton
Charles A. Deland
John P. McCaughin
Indictments in Springfield mob case name Raymor and Howard
Ten indictments issued by a special grand jury charge Abraham Raymor with murder four counts of malicious mischief and one riot while Kate Howard faces four malicious mischief counts. Raymor linked to the lynching of 80 year old William Donigan. evidence cited includes a military court of inquiry. Accidental shooting report concerns Rolla Keys, who testified against George Richardson. bullet from a companion’s revolver.
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Springfield
Ill
Abraham Raymor
Kate Howard
Raymor
William Donigan
Chipperfield
Rolla Keys
George Richardson
Mabel Kallam
Keys
Amazed At Hub's Growth After Quarter Century
John McGrath of Toronto visits East Boston after 25 years away from his old home. He reunites with sister Mrs. Margaret Burke at 13 London Street with wife and five children. He notes East Boston tunnel subways beaches and boulevards are new since his departure and praises American progress while touring Boston rail lines.
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Boston
John McGrath
Toronto
Canada
Margaret Burke
London Street
East
McGrath
Grand Trunk Rallway
New Era for the Congo
The Congo treaty passes the Chamber of Deputies clearing the way for Belgium to annex the state. King Leopold’s personal rule ends and Belgium to administer Congo amid hopes to curb abuses and reform governance. Payments include 24,000 to Prince Albert 15,000 to Princess Clementine and 10 million in 15 installments for the King. Leopold keeps 40,000 hectares at Mayumbe for experiments and lifetime Congo concessions.
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Brussels
Congo
Chamber of Deputies
Belgium
Senate
Leopold
Africa
Great Britain
United States
Thomas F. Ryan
Prince Albert
Count of Flanders
Clementine
Mayumbe
France
Congo Foundation
Linehan to Oppose Congressman O Connell in Fight
Frank J. Linehan vows to challenge Congressman Joseph F. O Connell despite his doctor's caution. He predicts victory and aims to carry South Boston while splitting Dorchester, with O Connell expecting the opposite. The campaign begins immediately.
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Frank J. Linehan
Joseph F. O'Connell
Mr. Linehan
Linehan
South
Boston
Dorchester
Mr. O'Connell
Chief Cole and Luce Visit Oyster Bay for Lt Governor Contest
The lieutenant-governorship race heads to Oyster Bay this week with both Cole and Luce scheduled to visit. Frothingham has already been there, as noted in yesterday's Post.
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Oyster Bay
Cole
Luce
Frothingham
Roosevelt influence hinted at in Frothingham reports
At Frothingham headquarters an air of mystery surrounds the Republican convention. The Frothingham men suggest it would not be strange if someone rises to name the President’s preferred candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
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Frothingham
Roosevelt
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