Eleven Families Destitute After Roxbury Fire
The Roxbury Crossing fire destroyed the Hunt Brothers block on Tremont Street leaving eleven families destitute. Joseph Rievada, a typhoid survivor, and his wife and baby faced homelessness with no assets. The Marona family, Frank Paris, and others lost homes and clothing while neighbors helped. Morris Gold died in the blaze and his widow Rebecca was cared for by a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Bros
Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing
Joseph Rievada
Rievada
Bey
Joseph
Frank Paris
Paris
Morris Gold
Rebecca Gold
Gold
Roxbury
War of millions on between Morse and Mellen
A New York banking meeting halts the Morse party as peace talks open with the Mellen group in a fierce power struggle over steamboat properties. Morse plans to restrict New Haven connections while expanding influence through finance and personnel moves. Local financiers foresee a protracted, multimillion confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Mellen
Mr. Austin
New York
Bank of North America
Mr. Morse
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Commercial Street
Boston
New England Company
New England
Boston Insurance Company
Old Colony Insurance Company
First National Bank
Calvin Austin
First National
Morse syndicate bids for New Haven sound lines
Reports from New Haven say Morse syndicate negotiations to buy the New Haven sound lines followed the Maine Steamship line sale to the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad. A firm traffic interchange agreement at terminal ports with the NY NH Hartford system could be required, possibly stalling talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Morse Syndicate
Sound
Maine Steamship Line
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Morse System
Boston
Mr. Morse
New England
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Grip and Pneumonia Warning from Physicians
The article warns that recent weather caused numerous colds and grip infections with pneumonia risk. It urges careful care, especially for children, and discourages use of narcotic syrups. It praises Father John's Medicine as a safe tonic that strengthens and treats cold and grip without opium or morphine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Morse proposal to be reviewed by New Haven Board next Saturday
The New York New Haven Hartford board will consider the Morse proposition at the upcoming meeting. The New England Navigation Company reported fiscal year results ending June 30, 1906 with net earnings of 563,980 after deductions of 661,661 and taxes. The New Haven plan funds new steamers from large surpluses and recently financed three freight steamers for the New York Boston line plus a homeward freighter and Plymouth rebuild after a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Morse
New England Navigation Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
the Navigation Company
New Haven Corporation
New York
Boston
Plymouth
Malone and Parker Tilt Over War Claims Fee
Attorney General Malone pressed the Governor's council during a long finance committee session objecting to paying about 500000 dollars to Washington attorneys collecting war claims for Massachusetts from the United States. The dispute hints at a potential clash with former Attorney General Parker, who challenged a Civil War claims contract during his term, including a 1600600 dollar Cotton claim fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Governor’s Council
Finance Committee
Washington
Massachusetts
United States
Parker
John B. Cotton
Bold robbery on board fisherman at T Wharf
A thief boarded schooner Natalie J. Nelson at T Wharf yesterday afternoon while the crew unloaded fish. The intruder robbed Captain Albert Larkin of his gold watch and took two more gold time-pieces from crew members Adelbert Lyons and Bowman Nickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie J. Nelson
T Wharf
Albert Larkin
Adelbert Lyons
Bowman Nickerson
Runaway Saved by Brakeman Near Quincy
Fourteen year old Edmund Mason fled from Sandwich and rode toward Boston. His guardian Augustus Mason tracked him to Brockton and Quincy. As the youth prepared to jump from a moving train, brakeman tackled him, saving his life and returning him to guardianship.
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Guardian
Quincy
Sandwich
Edmund Mason
Young Mason
Augustus Mason
Provincetown
Willard C. Mason
Middleboro
Boston
Brockton
Increase of City Debt Shows January Rise in Total
City auditor reports January 1907 saw gross debt rise to 101 436 606.00 from 100 517 456.00 and net debt increase to 68 821 859.41 from 68 500 702.11. Loans outstanding totaled 493 500.00 with 2 509 457.17 available to borrow. Various departments needed additional city funds to cover deficits.
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Eubeee
Bath
Board of Appeal
Common Council
Charlestown Almshouse
Bill to use Nobel Fund for industrial peace conference
Senator Daniel proposes creating a foundation from the Nobel Peace prize awarded to President Roosevelt. The fund would finance Washington conferences bringing labor and capital representatives together to discuss industrial problems and promote harmony between employers and employees. Trustees include the Chief Justice, the Agriculture Secretary, the Commerce and Labor Secretary, plus labor and capital representatives and two public members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel
Roosevelt
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Postal pay rise eyed at nine million yearly
Washington February 6 The post office appropriation bill proposes salary increases for postal employees totaling nearly nine million dollars a year Postmaster General Cortelyou says the rise is needed to retain high class men and improve staff quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
Cortelyou
Plans for a new battleship rivaling world’s strongest vessels
Senator Hale presented the Senate with detailed plans for a proposed battleship to match any afloat or planned. The ship would be about 518+ feet long with a 25g inch beam and 29 feet 5 inches draft. Armament includes ten 12 inch breech loading rifles in five turrets, two submerged torpedo tubes, and fourteen five inch guns in two broadside batteries.
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Washington
Hale
Senate
Newton Police Burglary Raid Sparks Fear
A domestic employee at 262 Otis Street telephoned Newton police shortly before 6 PM claiming burglars were in the house and she feared for her life. Chief Mitchell led six officers to the scene as armed officers and a ladder entry were used to search the residence from cellar to attic. The resident remains convinced someone was trying to enter.
City Probers Seek 50000 For Investigation Amended
Tonight in the Common Council new amendments to the Mayor's finance bill will be read. The principal change would raise the appropriation to 50000 for the investigation and extend the commission's reporting deadline to December 1 1908 unless a report is made sooner. The 50000 may be paid to the Finance Commission for discretionary use. A letter from the Mayor notes he prefers 25000 but supports adding 25000. A hearing request was sent to Senator Cox on books and witnesses. An aldermen meeting postponed action on selecting the seventh Finance Commission member until input from improvement associations is obtained.
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Common Council
Finance Commission
Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce, Real Estate Exchange
Associated Board of Trade
Clearing House Association
Boston Central Labor Union
Guy W. Cox
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
William H. Oakes
Charlestown
West Roxbury
No Hub Men Concerned Says Pierson on Waste Contract
A. N. Pierson of New York rejects Boston interests in the Sanitary Waste Disposal Company contract dispute. He says local counsel prepared the form for approval and cites endorsements from Dr. Harrington and city officials. Pierson claims the proposed plan would save Boston over $25,000 annually and criticizes mayoral delays.
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A. N. Pierson
New York
Sanitary Waste Disposal Company
Boston
Josiah Quincy
Fort Hill Wharf
City of
Charles Harrington
Herbert Parker
Jackson
Charles Logue
Gillespie
Sanitary Department
Brayton Victory Defeats Exclusion Amendment in Rhode Island House
General Charles H. Brayton, known as the blind “boss” of Rhode Island, wins a House battle as an amendment to bar him from the Jamestown Rhode Island building is defeated. A $380,000 appropriation for state representation at the Jamestown exposition is at issue amid criticism from Rep Green.
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Providence
R. 1
Charles H. Brayton
Rhode Island
Higgins
State House
House of Representatives
Jamestown
General Brayton
Representative Green
Green
High Sheriff's Office
Brayton
Overcoat Sale Promises Year Ahead Price Reductions
Inquiries urge smart shoppers to buy Morse-made overcoats now at $12 each. Sizes cover young men aged 15 to 19 as well as adult fathers, offering economy and improved appearance for next winter.
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Nevada
Joseph Marona
Marona
Cuoseph
Rovida
Carrington
Jim’ Hall
New Haven Road
Mr. Mellen
Orlando Taylor
Viaven
Golden Voice
NOBEL
Daniel’s
Foundation of
Indus
Sterling. Ale
Rueter & Company
America
THE
Newton Police
Otis Street
Goodness
UNION
Hanover St., Cor
Seymour M. van Alstine
Tremont St
Bromfield
MR. Green
Adams Square
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