Conscience and Industry Against the Thread Trust
The president and treasurer of the New England Thread Company of Pawtucket defend withdrawing from the Thread Trust. They argue trusts cause mill closures and unemployment among workers who have long depended on the business. They blame the Republican tariff for fostering trusts and praise any manufacturer who protects his workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Thread Company
Pawtucket
Great Thread Trust
America
Secretary of State backs limit on justices of the peace solemnizing marriages
The Secretary of State proposes revoking the authority of justices of the peace to solemnize marriages and suggests designating a limited number by the Governor to perform ceremonies. He warns against cheap advertising of weddings and urges decorum, noting church sanction remains preferred but civil contracts may bind in select cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Olin
Tremont 8S. Reev Car Tracks Debate in Boston
The remonstrants against restoring Tremont street surface car tracks between Boylston and Scollay Square face a delayed decision. Colonel Thomas Livermore urges keeping faith with voters by submitting any replacement bill to removal, while hearings before the legislative committee consider the subway’s inadequacy to handle traffic and the impact on Tremont street trade. The debate centers on whether surface tracks are the only workable solution to subway congestion from Church to Copley square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
Scollay Square
Thomas JL. Livermore
Boston
Livermore
Legislative Committee
The
Post
Committee On
Washington Street
Church Street
Copley Square
Massachusetts Senate Treaty Vote Report
The Voice of Massachusetts notes the Republican machine influence over the Legislature as the Senate prepares to vote on the treaty Monday. Earlier resolutions show support for the senior senator amid national decisions debated in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Washington
United States Senate
Mass legislature urged support for aged senator before vote
A piece urges Massachusetts lawmakers to back the veteran Grand Old Man before a crucial vote. The author praises Senator Hoar for upholding liberty and free government, accusing others of subservience and party constraint while calling for timely political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator
Hoar
Sumner
Massachusetts
Telecommunication rate bill sparks push for reform
The State House sees a bill to set a maximum telephone charge, signaling public demand for fair rate revision. Proponents favor tribunal-based decisions for equity, while critics warn fixed rates lack elasticity and may hinder business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Bicycles as Baggage Bills Move Through Legislature
Two bills in the Legislature seek to require railroads to carry bicycles as baggage. One measure backed by the League of American Wheelmen adds a penalty for violations. Supporters argue bicycles should travel free as personal baggage, noting other states charge for bicycle transport and railroads might raise passenger fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of American Wheelmen
Massachusetts
Light rules and bells amid street travel debates
The Observant Citizen notes proposed laws requiring bicycle lights at night and bells on rubber-tired vehicles to warn pedestrians. Other items mention Colonel Curtis South’s Colonial Commission status, Erving Winslow in Washington for the Anti Imperialist League, a fox spotted in Dedham, and commentary on tall buildings and graveyard epitaph restoration. Admiral Sampson is expected at Harvard next Saturday, with scenes at Sanders Theatre anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erving Winslow
Washington
Anti-Imperialist League
Admiral Sampson
Harvard University
Sanders
We Aim to Tackle Corporations Taxes and Budgets
A concise report notes intense focus on corporations taxes and appropriations as leaders pledge determination in the Hill to complete the blue book obligations. The message emphasizes zeal and commitment to disciplined effort without pause.
Notable Figures Face Conflicts and Ventures Across Eras
In a compact spread, the text notes George Welton’s Dreyfus support and spiritualist ambitions, Albert Beveridge as a young Indiana senator at 83, John J. Uphurche’s Georgia-Florida political reach, the Dutch queen's coinage vetoes, and Lewis Carroll’s 1888 stage-music collaboration proposal.
Gladys Abbott Becomes Roy Lennox’s Wife After Tea Twist
Maud Gray plans to win Roy Lennox by posing as cook but Gladys Abbott, a poor bookkeeper, takes over tea duties. Roy grows fond of Gladys and asks her to marry him, while Maud remains an old maid chasing wealth.
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Maud Gray
Roy Lennox
Mrs. Gray
Maudie
Roy
Cook
Gladys
Gladys Abbott
Maud
Miss Abbott
Mrs
Judge Lennox
Mr. Lennox
Parrot-adorned black velvet hat steals fashion scene
A striking black velvet hat features a wide edge trimmed by a gold cord. At its center rests an immense parrot with vivid red, blue, green and yellow plumage, adding a colorful flourish to a plain ensemble. The piece is highlighted in The Latest.
Wairs O' Fun Turned Over a Leaf in Humorous Anecdotes
A collection of humorous quips and light jokes from multiple papers. Bits include a reformed book agent, a left handed woman, a tippler dying with water on the brain, a fatalist rider, a man watching a fight and his wife's thermometer, Blinks shooting his arm, a champagne bet, and a philosophical comedy with five identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higson
Philadelphia
Chicago News
Tippler
Philadelphia Bulletin
Belle
Willie
Philadelphia North American
Chicago Post
Griges
Blinks
Briggs
Tom
Brooklyn Life
Detroit Journal
Short Story Competition Rules for Post Entries
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Winners named in Sunday Stories. Entries must be 700 to 1000 words, single-sided, full name and address, prepaid return postage, only women readers may enter, folded or mailed to the Short Story Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Post
the Post
Boston
Sunday Post
Firemen Accept Major Salary Cut in Boston
Mayor Quincy calls for a 712 percent salary cut across city departments with firemen consenting though protesting overtime without extra pay. The corporation counsel reviews voluntary department head surrender while Commissioner Russell enforces the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Quincy
Russell
Fire Department
World colonies publication reports vast global reach
Washington February 2 Treasury Department releases The Colonies Protectorates and Dependencies of the World. The 126 entities cover two fifths of earth land and hold one third of its population. Their yearly imports total about 1.5 billion dollars with over 40 percent from the mother country. Subject to ratification of treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Funeral of John Soley Chelsea Leader Dies
The funeral for John Soley of Chelsea was held at Masonic Hall with Pekestime Commandery Knights Templars directing. Eminent Commander William Martin led the services, and Rev. R Perry Bush delivered the eulogy. Attendees included Mayor Littlefield, city officials, and numerous Masonic and local organizations. The casket rested in the Woodlawn Cemetery receiving tomb amid many floral tributes.
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John Soley
Chelsea
Masonic Hall
Pekestime Commandery
Knights Templars
William Martin
R Perry Bush
First Universalist Church
Littlefield
Spooner
Willard and
Howland
Masonic
Soley
Republican City Committee
Republican League Club
Paul Revere Commandery
Knights of Malta
Master Builders’ Association of Boston
Fire and Police Departments
Builders’ and Contractors’ Association
Woodlawn Cemetery
Admiral Dewey Sails From Here With Noted Saloon Passengers
The Boston Fruit Company's steamer Admiral Dewey captained by McGrath departed yesterday afternoon for Jamaica ports. Onboard are numerous saloon passengers including Miss Cushing Lane, Mr C Lane, Mr Samuel Ward, William Ward, Miss Ward, Mr C T Bulfineh, Mr A C Norcross, Mr Fred C Pete, Mrs Pete, Miss Lyke Foster, Miss Middleton, C T Sawyer, Mr and Mrs P G Brown, G H Nichols, Ed Anthony, Mrs Hatch, M J Sherlock, Walter H Stowers, M J Donovan, D Montserratt, and Wakeley.
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Boston Fruit Company
Admiral Dewey
McGrath
Jamaica
Cushing Lane
C. C. Lane
Samuel Ward
William H. Ward
Ward
C. T. Bulfineh
A. CC. Norcross
Fred C. Pete
Pete
Lyke
Foster
Middleton
T. Sawyer
P. G. Brown
G. H. Nichols
Ed Anthony
Hatch
M. J. Sherlock
Waler H. Stowers
M. J. Donovan
D. Montserratt
Wakeley
Kipling Arrives in New York on Majestic Business Trip
Rudyard Kipling reached New York aboard the Majestic with Mrs Kipling and children. He avoided reporters saying little beyond noting the trip is for business and will likely last about a month. The family, met by old friend De Forest, moved to the Hotel Grenoble amid crowds.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Majestic
Kipling
Robert McClure
McClure
England
New England
Brattleboro
Lockwood D. de Forest
No. 7
East Tenth Street
Mr. de Forest
Mrs. Kipling
Hotel Grenoble
Seventh Avenue
Fifty-Seventh Street
Jesuit Father Hollohan Takes Final Vows at Immaculate Conception
In a morning mass at the Immaculate Conception Church Rev. John S. Hollokan joined the Society of Jesus as a Jesuit priest. Rev. W. G. Read Mullan presided for the provincial, and a dinner at Boston College followed with attendees from St. Mary's German Catholic and Jesuit institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
John S. Hollokan
Boston College
Society of Jesus
W. G. Read Mullan
S. J
Father Hollohan
Ninth Massachusetts Men Claim Harvard Prize Money
A Washington report suggests an effort to secure prize money for troops aboard the Harvard during the Battle of Santiago. The Ninth Massachusetts unit, aboard in fighting trim and within signal distance, contends the sailors on board should receive a share if prize money is awarded.
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Washington
Harvard
Battle of
Santiago
Ninth
Massachusetts
Branch 15 Meeting on Social Problems in Boston
Branch 15 East Boston will hold a Lyceum Hall gathering at 7 30 tonight with Representative Carey of Haverhill and Squire HE Putney of Somerville discussing social problems of the day. A second public meeting at Franklin Schoolhouse 51 Washington Street, near Dover, under Branch Ward 9 Socialist Labor Party, will cover Imperialism with ten minute speeches each and open audience discussion.
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Branch 15
East Boston
Lyceum Hall
Carey
Haverhill
Squire HE. Putney
Somerville
Old Franklin
Washington Street
Dover Street
Socialist Labor Party
Stamp of disapproval on private marriages and public records notes
Secretary of State Olin criticizes certain justices of the peace for facilitating private marriages by advertisement and proposes limiting officiates. The report also details 1897 birth, marriage, and death totals, decreases in some categories, and planned card index work for military records from 1628 to 1710 with a note on pre 1710 catalog use.
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Olin
Justices of the Peace
Secretary of State
Justice of the Peace
Cutting Down Tickets for McKinley Banquet at Mechanics Hall
Officials of the Home Market Club face a crowd limit at the McKinley banquet. They plan to issue one gallery ticket per dinner ticket and reserve gallery sections as standing room only to stretch accommodations.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Home Market Club
Postmaster General approves new Dorchester station and two others
Assistant Postmaster General Perry Heath authorizes July 1 start for a new full branch postoffice in Dorchester and full branch stations at Roslindale and West Roxbury replacing the current contract stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Heath
Thomas
Dorchester
Roslindale
West Roxbury
Spanish steamer ashore near Alligator Reef Lighthouse
City of Key West reports a Spanish steamer with cotton on board cast ashore near Alligator Reef Lighthouse off Florida. Several small wrecking schooners were seen alongside the vessel.
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Key West, Fla
City of
Key West
Miami
Alligator Reef
Hebrew Union Basket Party and Hall Event
The Young Men's Hebrew Union hosts a basket party at its rooms on 313 Hanover Street this evening. The society's annual hall will be held on February 22 at Paul Revere Hall in the Mechanics' Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Hebrew Union
Hanover Street
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
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Pierce
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University
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Colonial Commission
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Trible & Boston
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Henry Faxon
Haddon Hall
Commonwealth Avenue
Henry
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Copp’s Hill
Medical Legal Society
Boylston Place
Suffolk County
Gilbert
Charles Street
Piper
Mrs. Brockbank
G. W. Law
George Welton
Dreyfus
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Depauw University
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Georgia
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Charlton County
Florida Senate
Georgia Assembly
Florida House
Georgia Senate
Holland
C. L. Dodgson
Lewis Carroll
Alexander C. Mackenzie
Alice In Wonderland
Sir A. C. Mackenzie
London
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Astor House
Leslie
Wallace
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
Mass
Ella Curzon
Eppingham
Ill
Mags.j.s
D.h.van Glahn
Stockton St
San Francisco
Cal
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Gertrude Bishop
Lake Avenue
Cochituate, Mass
United Kingdom
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