Supreme Court sustains Maine tax on Grand Trunk Railway
The Supreme Court upholds Maine's 1881 excise tax on the gross receipts of the Grand Trunk Railway, deeming it a tax on the privilege of operating within the state. Justices Field Fuller Gray Blatchford and Brewer join in the majority. Justices Bradley Harlan Lamar and Brown dissent arguing the measure regulates interstate commerce and exceeds state authority.
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United States Supreme Court
Justice Field
Maine
Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada
Grand Trunk Railway
United States
Atlantic & St. Lawrce Railroad Company
Circuit Court of the United States For
District of Maine
Congress
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Gray
Blatchford
Brewer
Bradley
Harlan
Lamar
Brown
Justice Bradley
Kris Kringle Dolls Gift for Local Children
Kris Kringle plans to give each child a dressed doll worth five dollars. The event is linked to a local New Home Sewing Machine purchase at 160 Tremont, aiming to brighten the holiday season for families in the area.
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Kris Kringle
Tremont
Salvation Oil Sold By Careful Mothers
The ad proclaims Salvation Oil is handy for household care priced at twenty five cents a bottle. It targets careful mothers as its primary buyer, promoting quick relief and easy access for common ailments.
Norcross Bomb Identity Doubts Echoed by New York Officials
The Norcross case draws skepticism from New York police and the Recorder over evidence linking Henry L. Norcross of Boston to the bomb thrower. Inspectors challenge clothing, hair, beard, and a deformed canine tooth, while Mrs. Norcross maintains belief in her son's identity despite mixed signals. A Post reporter notes shoes and undershirt fragments, and Mrs. Norcross refuses to publish a personal letter found in Henry's desk.
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Henry L. Norcross
Boston
New York Recorder of
Norcross
Recorder
Messener
Post
Somerville
Henry
Norcross family debates postbomb remains and burial site
The Norcrosses refuse immediate removal of their son's remains, noting duplicate keys to his office and awaiting New York authorities to identify scattered remains as theirs. They prefer burial near Somerville or Wilton, N H if possible, but may honor relatives and friends in New York City. They await letters from New York before travel.
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Norcross
Norcrosses
New York
Somerville
Wilton
N. H
New York City
Dentists Evidence Links Henry Norcross to Bomb Thrower
Dr Edward Coggins describes Norcross teeth matching coroner Messener's account of the NY bomb thrower. The dentist portrays Norcross as a refined, quiet young man with no signs of insanity, suggesting motive may have been reckless pursuit of wealth.
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Edward Coggins
Tremont Street
Henry L. Norcross
Norcross
Messener
Henry
New York
City Campaign Strength and Local Ticket Plans
The city campaigns outline a Democratic tilt in the Common Council with fifteen to twenty five aldermen and a school board race seen as favorable to Democratic control. Leading figures Lee and Sullivan are discussed as potential Alderman chairmen while Nathan Matthews Jr. leads the mayoral slate alongside Horace G. Allen and Samual S. Shapleigh. Street Commissioner candidates include John P. Dore K D James H. Nugent R John H. Duane and VD.
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Henry Hall
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Rust
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Reagan
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Public School Union
Council
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Burlen
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Brain study seals dynamiter's unsound mind verdict
Coroner reports the left brain smaller than the right with scarce gray matter and a swollen dura at the back, concluding the bomb thrower acted with unsound mind for a prolonged period. Teeth findings and a Norcross identity suggestion tie the suspect to Henry Norcross. Election notes follow with Aldermen and School Committee races in Boston.
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Messemer
E. E. March
Philadelphia
Norcross
Boston
Edward Dunham
Coggins
Henry Norcross
Move to new store sale on rugs and fixtures
During the next ten days while we are moving the larger part of our stock into our new store we shall offer for sale a large quantity of Bugs and Mats at extremely low prices. We have placed our wholesale stock of Smyrna Rugs in all sizes in our retail department and marked them at about 50 percent reduction from ordinary retail prices. Also a large assortment of all kinds of rugs, either at cost or below.
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Local Carpet Sale Promises 2000 Yards at Low Yard Prices
Moquette carpets including English Lowell and Bigelow Brussels offered in short 10 to 25 yard pieces suitable for small rooms. About 2000 yards picked out at a dollar per yard, with a special sale to follow.
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Bigelow
Brussels
Bargains on Wilton and Brussels Rugs Offered During Moving Sale
During the upcoming move a large lot of Wilton and Brussels rugs in sizes from 3x3 ft to 12x15 ft will be sold at deeply reduced prices. The retailer promises prices so low they defy ordinary retail or wholesale costs as they dispose of remaining stock.
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Wilton
Brussels
They were classmates Mrs Norcross Tells of How Henry Had No Faults
Mrs Norcross recounts a note read after her son’s death describing Henry as a good boy who never smoked or drank and was deeply attached to home. She recalls their close student days and frequent discussions as they studied together. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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Mrs. Norcross
Henry
Ayer's Hygienic Coffee Delicious, Widely Sold
All who have used Ayer's Hygienic Coffee pronounce it delicious and grocers continue to sell it widely. The claim emphasizes consumer satisfaction and strong retail availability.
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Ayer
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