Free transfers bill eyed at morning hearing in State House
The free transfer bill by Rep. Daniel D. Rourke heads to the street railways committee for a 10 o clock hearing. Boston officials and diverse supporters including ex Senator Gammons Charlestown Aldermen Donovan Mahoney Shea Cambridge Council Sullivan Dorchester and Mayors Perry of Somerville back the measure. Rourke predicts Senate passage this year noting last year s Senate defeat and points to favorable committee members as hope for success. The session in Room 481 at the State House will decide the bill s fate.
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Quinn
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Amesbury
Cook
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Barker
Bradford
Derbyshire
Jones
Morse
Preveaux
Roe
Soule
Woodfall
West End
Somerville Officials Seek Free Transfers at Statehouse
At the Somerville Aldermen meeting the city solicitor was urged to press for free transfers before the legislative railroad committee and to oppose a bill altering the boundary between Cambridge and Somerville.
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State House
Somerville
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Cambridge
Health and wealth, the danger of consumption in old ads
A persuasive 19th century advertisement argues that riches harm health and happiness, promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a preventive and cure for consumption, claims a 98 percent success, cites testimonials, and extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for purifying blood and easing constipation without side effects.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Boston elevated plan promises vast rail capacity and fast routes
An article outlines an elevated rail scheme for Boston with looping lines and no dead end terminals. It details train capacity, leeway between trains, and route segments across Washington Castle streets to Scollay square, plus time savings of about fifteen minutes per trip.
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New York Elevated
Boston
Amendment to charter of Boston Elevated Railway Company
The act to amend Chapter 648 of 1894 plans to modify the Boston Elevated Railway Company charter. It removes the Manhattan system exception and adds provisions allowing electrical or other motive power except steam for future plans or systems.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Ace Transit
Boston
New York
Manhattan
City Council Sees Prolonged Balloting For City Officials
Lawrence voters faced hours of suspense as a joint council session failed to elect assessor and superintendent. Alderman Kidder denounced alleged crooked work while the ballot process continued with multiple counts and voided ballots.
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Kidder
Couch
O’brien
Chambers
Common Council
McCarthy
Greek torpedo fleet sails for Crete under Prince George
Athens reports the torpedo fleet led by Prince George sailed toward Crete after a grand ovation for the prince. He pledged to stop Turkish troops from landing at Crete amid intense excitement over a Smyrna dispatch. Advices say Retimo in Crete has been set on fire in several places by Mussulmen.
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Prince George
Greece
Crete
Smyrna
Retimo
Mussulmen
Dog Bites Boy on Main Street in Charlestown
Ten year old Jester Smith was bitten on the lip by a dog on Main street Charlestown while approaching the animal to pet it. The incident occurred as he walked home, the dog leaped and attacked.
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Jester Smith
Main Street
Charlestown
Young Smith
Elevated Railway Act Provisions and Cambridge Street Subway Plan
The draft act outlines lines of elevated railways per Meigs plan or approved electric systems, with access to the subway only via lease from West End Railway Company. It requires railroad commission approval on locations, damages borne by the new company, and safeguards for crossings and rolling stock. A five cent fare kept for 30 years and taxes tied to gross earnings are specified, along with free transfers and bond security. The act mandates cash deposits and joint ownership handling, repeals old sections, and sets a date of effect on passage.
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Joe V. Meigs
Board of Railroad Commissioners
West End Railway Company
Transit Commission
Gaston
Cambridge Street
Elevated Company
Boston
Commonwealth
West End Road
West End
Death in Martha at Metropolitan Opera House
Armand Castlemary a famed basso died of heart disease during the second scene of Martha at the Metropolitan Opera House. Born Count Armand de Caston in Paris 1834 he was acclaimed for superb acting and singing before collapsing twice as the curtain fell. Signor Cernusco was named to substitute as the opera continued.
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Martha
Metropolitan Opera House
Armand Castlemary
Tristane
Castlemary
Paris
Count Armand de Caston
Signor Cernusco
Piles Cured in 3 to 6 Nights by Agnew Ointment
Dr Agnews Ointment promises cure for itching piles in 3 to 6 nights with one application providing relief. Also treats blind and bleeding piles, tetter, salt rheum, eczema, barber's itch and other skin eruptions. 36 cents sold by C BE Woodward Co at 62 Bromfield Street.
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C. BE. Woodward & Co
Bromfield St
Newport Torpedo Boat No 6 Demonstrates Speed Potential
Torpedo Boat No. 6 in Newport Rhode Island on February 10 proved itself highly speedy with a run time of about 24.52 minutes downriver and 24.57 minutes back, indicating a potential near thirty knots in skilled hands. Official figures cite 28.72 to 28.78 knots, while conditions varied with slack tide and opposing winds.
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Newport
R. I
Crompton Looms Merge to Form Crompton & Knowles Loom Company
Worcester announces the merger of Crompton Loom Works and Knowles Loom Works forming Crompton & Knowles Loom Company with a $3,000,000 capital. The new enterprise will operate in Worcester and expand its business significantly.
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Crompton & Knowles Loom Company
A Still Market Reports Shifts in Industrial Shares
A still market shows dull day with bears cutting into Sugar Rubber Leather and Tobacco. Copper and sugar move, while railways stay firm. Lexow inquiry rumors drive big short interest in industrials and a range of corporate actions and bond movements are noted.
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J. S. Bache & Co
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N. W. Jordan
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J. C. Movore
Cornelius C. Carter
W. L. Elwood
Illinois
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Ww. L. Brown
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Wild Forbes-Leith
B Prenese Gates
Pinkham
Self Help Health Guide and Patent Medicines Ad
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Tremont St
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Stanley
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