Dry Dock Proposed for South Boston Harbor
At a Boston Associated Board of Trade meeting 44 of 72 members supported a report and draft act authorizing the Harbor and Land Commissioners with governor approval to build a dry dock on the Commonwealth’s flats at South Boston or nearby. The dock, stationary or floating, would be financed by up to 800000 in certificates over 30 years. The plan aims to accommodate the largest steamships and include full repair facilities. The vote passed with one dissenter from the lumber trade. The board also urged action on interstate commerce laws to curb unfair shipper discrimination and reaffirmed support for Northern Avenue and the railroads contract bill before the Legislature.
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Boston Associated Board of Trade
Young’s Hotel
Carter
Boston
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
Commonwealth
South
Chester
Committee On Commerce
B. L. Pierce
Northern Avenue
Massachusetts
Treating Roosevelt Like a Prince in New York Visit
Maine man Bill Sewell tours New York with reporters praising the city and President Roosevelt. He enjoyed the White House visit and Capitol Library and Mt. Vernon, noting Roosevelt’s consistent nature and hospitality. The Sewell party plans a pit stop in Middleboro before returning home.
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New York
Bill Sewell
Maine
Roosevelt
Sewell
Highland Falls
Bill
Washington
Oldtown
White House
Theodore
Theodore Roosevelt
Capitol
Mt. Vernon
Middleboro
Mass
Mr Wolff's Candidacy Dominates G A R Encampment
The Massachusetts G A R annual encampment opens at Faneuil Hall with 754 delegates and 17 001 department members. Three candidates seek junior vice commander: W W Castle James H Wolff and William H McFarlane amid race prejudice allegations against Wolff. Wolff defends his record as a colored leader and claims broad support. Commander Thomas J. Stewart expected for Wednesday banquet.
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Massachusetts G. A. R
Faneuil Hall
W. W. Blackmar
Luther W. Bixby
Massachusetts Department
Dwight O. Judd
Lucius Field
W. W. Castle
Brighton
Council of Administration
James H. Wolff
Mr. Wolff
State House
Wolff
Suffolk Bar
Francis Washburn
Gilman
Massachusetts
G.A. R
Thomas J. Stewart
International chess tournament first round draw list
Monte Carlo February 9. The draws for the tournament opening include Schlechter vs Albin, Pillsbury vs Wolf, Marco vs Mason, Tarrasch vs Teichmann, and Marshall vs Mieses.
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Monte Carlo
Schlechter
Albin
Pillsbury
Wolf
Marco
Mason
Tarrasch
Teichman
Marshall
Mieses
Coal Dealers Refuse To Produce Private Books At Hearing
A state house coal inquiry pressed dealers for supply and demand figures in Boston. Dealers argued to hand over private records, while Attorney General Parker questioned rights. Tests on Diehl's coal holdings surfaced, with Witness Carstein recounting price moves amid strikes and club pressure. The committee moved toward requesting information within weeks as nine more witnesses are summoned.
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State House
Boston
Apsey
Supreme Court
Parker
General Court
Skerrett
Diehl
Wellesley
Hans L. Carstein
Cambridge
Senator Apsey
Boston Coal Club
Coal Club
Carstein
Boston Club
William ‘Deihl
Samuel J. Wider
Hiorace
G. Allen
Goal Club
Fred W. Pike
Edward W. Pierce
Benjamin F. Wild
William A. Hunnewell
Edward S. Hamlin
John L. Batchelder
Mr. Batchelder
Batchelder
Ben Franklin Assembly condemns boot and shoe workers import plan
The Ben Franklin Assembly 5463 Knights of Labor condemned the A F L Boot and Shoe Workers for importing foreign labor to take the places of striking butter's of nn. They also urged two dollars per day for city employees.
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Ben Franklin Assembly
Knights of Labor
A. F. of L
Dutter's of
Soule Opposes Railroad Bill in Senate Debates
In the Senate yesterday the Connecticut River railroad bill to acquire the Vermont Valley road by lease and issue more stock was debated. The chamber approved the legislation 17 to 10 on a roll call and 20 to 10 on passage. Senator Soule of Bristol pressed for a postponement to offer a perfecting amendment, calling stock watering likely and urging the Senate to proceed cautiously amid claims the B and M line would not permit it. The debate touched stock values and the riverside road’s 23 miles, with Munroe defending the stock terms and Fitzgerald seeking more information.
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Senate
Connecticut River
Vermont Valley Road
Soule
Bristol
Munroe
Railroad Committee
Worcester
Boston & Maine
Fitzgerald
Vermont Valley
Osgood
Ex Crown Princess Presses M Giron Back From Saxony
A Brussels dispatch says the former Crown Princess of Saxony seeks access to her sick child and rejects further concessions to the Saxon court. Munich reports Grand Duke Ferdinand IV of Tuscany demands full separation from Professor Giron and control of Louise’s residence and entourage as a condition for reconciliation.
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London
Brussels
M. Giron
Geneva
Saxony
Munich
Bavaria
Louise of
Ferdinand IV
House of
Tuscany
Giron
Reception in South Boston to National President Taylor
A grand reception at the New Memorial Hall in South Boston honored Mrs. Lodusky J. Taylor, national president of the Woman's Relief Corps, and her staff. Nearly 500 guests and delegates from over 50 corps attended as the Dahlgren Relief Corps hosted the event, with a formal welcome and a large lineup of officers and dignitaries. The department encampment opens at People's Church the next morning, presenting candidates for department and executive roles.
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South
Boston
Taylor
The
Woman’s Relief Corps
New Memorial Hall
E. Street
Dahlgren Relief Corps No. 20
Department of Massachusetts
Lodusky J. Taylor
Woman's Relief Corps
New Hall
Adam E. May
Sarah Phillips
Sue Stuart Wadsworth
Sarah E. Fuller
Mary L. Gilman
Lizabeth A. Turner
Dorcas H. Lyman
Nellie F. Jones
C. Elizabeth Berry
Ruth M. Greene
Annie E. Higgins
Eleanor B. Wheeler
Mary H. Vaughn
Priscilla M. Smith
Tryphena C. Berry
P. Elma Wilder
Abbie J. Russell
Annie Stearns
Abbie A. Whitney
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Clara H. B. Hvans
Pittsfield
Annie M Warne
Waltham
Harriet A. Ralph
Somerville
Alice M. Goddard
Brockton
Mary Hawkes
Danvers
Haywood
South Framingham
Lilla Rockwood
Milford
S. J. Tirrell
Lynn
Annie F. Shattuck
Fitchburg
Boston heiress will leaves 45 thousand to charities
Salem February 9 The will of the late Miss Emily E Sears of Boston with a Beverly summer home was filed in Probate Court today Five charities receive bequests totaling 45000 The Art Museum gets 25000 The Home of the Good Samaritan 5000 The Associated Charities 5000 Trinity Church for the parish poor 5000 and the Children's Hospital 5000
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Salem
Emily E. Sears
Boston
Beverly
Boston Charities
Art Museum
The
Good Samaritan
Associated Charities
Trinity Church
Children’s Hospital
How Is Your Breathing Epidemic Prompted Remedy Advice
A reader notes widespread cold symptoms described as an epidemic and advises whiskey and quinine as remedies, suggesting Pat try the best treatment available. The message emphasizes seeking effective relief amid the seasonal illness run.
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Pat
Fight On For Fair Estate
Relatives of Mrs. Charles D. Fair sue in New York to set aside a $225,000 settlement with Mrs. Quelrichs and Mrs. Vanderbilt over the estate of Charles and Mrs. Fair. They contend Mrs. Fair outlived her husband by 30 minutes and that California law would entitle the entire $6,000,000 to the widow, plus $500,000 in San Francisco property, alleging the agreement misled them to forgo a contest.
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New York
Charles D. Fair
France
Gold Penny Myth Keeps Sub-Treasury Busy
New York report says the sub-treasury in Wall Street received hundreds of inquiries about the value of pennies minted in 1902 amid a revived tale that a bar of gold fell into the melted copper used to make them. Officials deny any truth to the story.
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New York
Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
Fire Nearly Destroys Toomey Home in Melrose
The residence of Cornelius P. Toomey at 267 Washington Street Melrose was nearly destroyed by a fire this afternoon while the family was away. The blaze started near the kitchen range and caused about 1500 dollars in damage.
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Melrose
Cornelius P. Toomey
Washington Street
Coal arrivals total 13374 tons with foreign hard
A shipment arrived yesterday totaling 13374 tons of coal including 3900 tons foreign hard coal and 1109 tons domestic coal. The rest consists of soft coal and other varieties, reflecting a diverse import and domestic blend for immediate distribution.
Girl May Die After Operation. Three Arrests Reported
Worcester, Feb 9. Matilda Swanson, 3% Edwards street, and Nellie S. Baker, 10 Queen street, both under arrest for alleged involvement in an operation that may cause the death of May Killips of 10 Benefit terrace. Also charged as accessories are Harry L. Cypher, formerly of the Wellington Rifles. Baker, a nurse, knew of the girl’s condition before and after the operation. the girl made an ante mortem statement.
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Worcester
May Killips
Benefit Terrace
Matilda Swanson
Edwards Street
Harry L. Cypher
The
Wellington Rifles
Nellie S. Baker
Queen Street
Public Hearing On Double Tracking Main Street
A city hearing at City Hall addressed Boston & Northern Street Railway Company petition to double‑track Main street from Porter street to the Wakefield line. The room was crowded with citizens, most remonstrants. Aldermen took the matter under advisement.
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Melrose
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Porter Street
Wakefield
Sunday School Leaders Meet at Berkeley Temple
One hundred fifty attended a joint gathering of the Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Union and the Baptist Sunday School Superintendents Association at Berkeley Temple last evening. Supper was served at six. Music by Edna Martin, mezzo-soprano. Addresses given by John T. Prince of West Newton and Rev Samuel H. Woodrow of Springfield.
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Congregational Sunday School Superintendents’ Union
Baptist Sunday School Superintendents’ Association
Berkeley Temple
Edna Martin
John T. Prince
West Newton
Samuel H. Woodrow
Springfield
Women May Go Out Now In Haverhill Strike Tense
The Haverhill strike grows more serious as police fear violence. Nicholson & Co of Lynn plans to import stitchers to join the walkout, risking wider labor action. Fourteen workers hired at H. B. Goodrich & Co and seven at Hilliard & Tabor, with only seven of twenty reaching here. Police quell planned demonstrations at the Washington Coffee House as strikers confront new workers. Boarding houses resist turning out strike breakers amid tension.
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Haverhill
Nicholson & Co
Lynn
Knights of Labor
H. B. Goodrich & Co
Hilliard & Tabor’s
Hilliard & Tabor
Washington
Protest to Lynn Mayor over cutter protection
Officials of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union urged Mayor Eastham to address alleged police failings protecting new cutters. Patrolmen Valentine Tyler and Joyce defended actions amid frequent outbreaks. No action was taken by the Mayor as aldermen faulted the cutters for inviting trouble. Extra guards arrived from Haverhill and the West as Knights of Labor paid initial strike assessments.
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Lynn
Boot and Shoe Workers
Eastham
Charles Valentine
John Tyler
Michael Joyce
John McQuaid
Joyce
McQuaid
Haverhill
Knights of Labor Union
Pope Leo ILI Forced to Bed Amid Illness Rumors
The Pope, confined to bed since a fainting spell at the Pius anniversary, refused to stay down and sat in a chair for a brief audience with Bishop Beaven. Doctors say exhaustion rather than influenza explains his weakness and warn against alarm. The Vatican fears extended illness may affect his jubilee celebrations next month.
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Rome
Pius
Thomas D. Beaven
Springfield
Mass
Vatican
Leo
Drowned While Trying to Save Skating Companion
In Fitchburg on February 9, Placide Belliveau and Peter Roberg, both about 18, drowned after falling through the Nashua River while skating and attempting to rescue each other.
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Fitchburg
Placide Belliveau
Nashua
Peter Roberg
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Hoar
Edward F. Fletcher
Committee On Rules
Kiley
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William A. Pew, Jr
Committee On
Leominster Street Railway Company
Martha’s Vineyard Street Railway Company
Lowell, Acton & Maynard Company
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L. Vernon Briggs
Edwin D. Mead
Bates
National Woman’s Relief
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L. Greenhalge
Hattie Ford
Abbie Dean
Alice Goddard
D. Wyman
May Goodman
Ada May
C. E. Barry
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Lizzie Turner
Lodusky Taylor
Sara Phillips
Louis Wadsworth
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Washington St
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Variity Shoes
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