Rev Herbert S Johnson Heads to Washington on Congo Issue
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson of Boston, a Congo reform leader, receives a telegram summoning him to Washington to press the Senate for action on reports Belgium has formally annexed the Congo Free State. He left Chicago for the capital at 1 o’clock, joining other reform leaders awaiting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herbert
Johnson
Boston
Leopold
Washington
Senate
Congo Free State
Thomass. Barbour
The
Baptist
Harvard Athlete and Newton Belle Say They Did Not Elope
Miss Caroline Knight Whitmore now Mrs Mahin and Frank Cadle Mahin deny elopement claims after a sudden Providence marriage. Mahin, 22, a Harvard athlete, and Whitmore, 21, come from prominent families. both insist parents knew of the union and will host a New York at home.
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Caroline Knight Whitmore
Harvard
Mahin
Frank
W. Mahin
United States
Nottingham
England
Boston
Cambridge
New York
Senator Dubois’s Wife Attacks Mormonism Spreading Spiteful Claims
Mrs. Fred T. Dubois, wife of Idaho Senator, told a Washington D C audience that Mormonism is a greater curse than slavery and that President Roosevelt might rethink his stance on the Mormon question if he toured Southeastern Idaho. She claimed six U S Senators owe their elections to Mormon influence and criticized Proctor and Hopkins over the Smoot case, ending with the remark that Mormon children in Utah and Idaho spit upon the American flag.
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Washington, D. C
Fred T. Dubois
Idaho
Waugh
United States
Proctor
Vermont
Hopkins
Illinois
Dubois
Utah
Tech Glee Club Winter Concert A Social Triumph
About 400 attendees enjoyed the Technology Musical and Glee clubs annual winter concert at Howe and Potter diosils Huntington Avenue. The program featured mando lin and banjo club numbers, songs by the glee club of 16 men, and standout solos by William B. Jenkins Abbot H Thompson. Dancing followed the musical program into the late hours with Phelps Nash Swett Otis G Fales Arthur L Gardner William B Jenkins and Harold Locket as committee organizers and Mrs Alfred E Burton Mrs Walter Humphreys and Mrs Arthur G Robbins as matrons.
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Howe and Potter Diosils
Huntington Avenue
Glee Club
William B. Jenkins
Mulligan
Musketeers
Abbot H. Thompson
Phelps Nash Swett
Otis G. Fales
Arthur L. Gardner
Harold Loc
Alfred E. Burton
Walter Humphreys
Arthur G. Robbins
State Right to Induce Immigration Ruling
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor declares that South Carolina’s action to encourage immigration and pay immigrant expenses does not violate immigration laws or the ban on alien contract labor in this case. The decision supports states promoting population growth within legal bounds and outlines the circumstances affecting such inducement.
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Washington
Straus
Department of Commerces and Labor
South Carolina
Melba’s Son Marries Englishwoman in London
George Armstrong son of Mme Melba wed Ruby Otway daughter of Colonel Otway at St George’s Hanover Square London The reception followed at the Colonel’s home Guests included the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and other nobles Mme Melba granted her son an estate in Ireland and set aside 4500 dollars yearly.
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London
George Armstrong
Mme
Melba
St. George's
Hanover Square
Ruby Otway
Otway
Park Lane
Extradition Papers Granted for Carmini Comforti
Governor Guild approves requisition papers for extraditing Carmini Comforti, accused of assault with intent to kill Amelia Comforti in Weymouth on June 2, 1906. He fled after shooting the woman and was found living with his parents at 204 Highth Avenue, Newark, New Jersey.
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Guild
Thomas F. Grover
Norfolk
Plymouth
Carmini Comforti
Amelia Comforti
Weymouth
Comforti
Highth Avenue
Newark
N. J
King Oscar Passes Quiet Day and Enjoys Sleep
Stockholm dispatch reports King Oscar resting quietly as he sleeps through another day. Bulletin notes his temperature at 9.5 and unchanged overall condition.
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King Oscar
Stockholm
Oscar
Mayor refuses to name expert in city telephone probe
The Mayor will conceal the identity of the independent investigator examining Boston telephone conditions amid protests from the Boston Merchants' Association and the Electrical Workers' Union over franchise terms. The unknown expert is in Philadelphia gathering data as the mayor weighs public interest against street disruption.
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Fitzgerald
Metropolitan Home Telephone Company
New Telephone Company
Boston Merchants’ Association
Electrical Workers’ Union
Boston Merchants' Association
James R. Carter
Andrew G. Webster
Josiah K. Bacon
Association
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Bernard M. Wolf
Philadelphia
Grady Plans Resignation to Join House
Councillor Thomas J. Grady, confidant of Mayor Fitzgerald, will resign from the Governor's council on the first day of the new session to be sworn in as a House member. Grady, previously on the council, cannot administer his own oath of office and thus leaves to take the seat elected by the Ward 6 Democratic committee to replace the late Michael J. Sullivan.
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Fitzgerald
Thomas J. Grady
Edward P. Barry
Ward 6
Democratic Committee
Governor's Council
Grady
Governor’s Council
Michael J. Sullivan
Navy Reform Sparks Casual Banter About Upgrades
In a brisk exchange, an admiral admits the Navy Reform Commission has worn him out while a friend notes reforms already implemented. They joke about brick dust replaced by knife-powder, nickel saucepans for officers’ mess, and pianos in admirals’ cabins.
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Riviera
Navy Reform Commission
Count Bazil Knows Josephine Has Money
Olga confronts Josephine about her engagement with Count Bazil. Josephine confirms the proposal, and Olga suggests Bazil is aware of her wealth. This brief dialogue reflects social intrigue and romantic negotiation.
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Josephine
Count Bazil
Olga
Strana
Rumors swirl in town about Sophie and Lieutenant Paul
A father questions Sophie about gossip linking her to Lieutenant Paul. Sophie confirms the whispers exist and says the matter lies between them, amid talk in town and with Listok overhearing.
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K Father
Sophie
Paul
Listok
Commentary on Persistent Hardship Across Years
A quoted exchange captures bleak humor about ongoing hardship, with one speaker noting ongoing worsening conditions year after year and predicting no relief next year. The dialogue emphasizes resigned outlook and cyclical adversity.
Eldest Son Turns to Astronomy for Fallen Stars
The princess asks about her eldest son who has chosen astronomy. The reply notes he is studying fallen stars exclusively, a pursuit viewed with mild concern. The exchange ends with a witty remark on his singular focus.
Siberia Likely for Delegates Says Wife During Session
A light exchange between a wife and delegate hints at harsh travel ahead as they joke about furs and possible exile to Siberia before the session ends. The dialogue underscores expectations of tough political moves and distant destinations.
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Siberia
Djiescol
Josephine and Natasha Exchange Quips on Self Talk
In a playful exchange, Josephine complains of a habit of talking to herself while Natasha warns she cannot break that habit. Snutok notes the humorous moment as a local social scene vignette.
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Josephine
Natasha
Snutok
Actor in the Municipal Theatre
A Rus Slovo quotation contrasts an actor in the Municipal Theatre with a broader question of how he earns a living, highlighting questions of vocation and livelihood.
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Rus Slovo
Judge Questions Reappearance of Noted Accused
A courtroom exchange shows the judge urging the accused, a longtime offender, to not appear again while the accused taunts whether the judge will retire from the bench. The dialogue reflects ongoing tension between magistrate and defendant in a historic case.
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Strana
Malden Aldermen Present Mayor with Silver Gavel
Aldermen in Malden presented Mayor Charles G. Warren with a silver-mounted gavel at the December meeting. The board also confirmed the appointments of John J. Crowe William J. Iselley Charles C. Costello William B. Ogilvie Daniel S. Enwright and E. W. Schrofell as regular patrolmen.
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Charles G. Warren
John J. Crowe
William J. Iselley
Charles C. Costello
William B. Ogilvie
Daniel S. Enwright
E. W. Schrofell
Broker Charged With Larceny In Stock Deal
H A Walker a 32 year old broker at 19 Congress street was arrested on charges of larceny by false pretences for allegedly taking 681 from Calvin A Foster in a Sept 20 stock deal involving American Tool Company. Bail posted after arrest following a judge’s warrant and hearing.
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H. A. Walker
Congress Street
Massachusetts Avenue
McGarr and Armstrong
Walker
Calvin A. Foster
Washington Street
Iie
American Tool Company
Mr Stetson Chosen President Of Cambridge Council 1907
Councilman Henry C Stetson of Cambridge was unanimously elected president of the Cambridge council for 1907. The 14 nonpartisan members and eight Democrats will form the body next year, ensuring Stetson's assured leadership.
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Henry C. Stetson
Cambridge
Mr. Stetson
Stetson
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A. A. Vantine & CO
Boylston St
Mass
Winter Streets
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Will
Rae A P «Sture
Ip Astrachan
Kolding
Henry
Jan Ken Px
Alger
Lie
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Trefousse
Adler's
Littauer
Dent's
Shoe Department
Rizes
Tremont Temple
Hermsdorf
Russia
Duma
Malden
Frank A. Magee
Tremont
Beacon Streets
Cambridge Council
Maker
John T. Manning
Mitt
Winter St
Bevy Co
W.& A. Bacon
Roxbury
L. W. Catting & Co
OG Mass
Ave
H. A. Skidmore
Broadways
Chelsece
R. J. Farrell
Union Sq
Som
F. N. Joslin & Co
Murphy Bros
Houghton &Duntton
J. W. Philbrick & Co
Everett, Watlcott & Cor
Central Sq
HM. H
Richard Brigg
Munich
Richard Briggs
Boylston Street
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