England and Japan in a bound for war in China Corea
The Anglo Japanese treaty is a surprise to many and signals a potential European war. England and Japan pledge to defend their interests in China and Corea while remaining neutral if one fights a single foe. Russia holds Manchuria as China relations deteriorate. The piece argues for a global risk and urges US neutrality while calling for a national code of marriage and divorce to curb polygamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Russia
China
Japan
Manchuria
England
Corea
United States
Congress
Pacification of the Philippines and a Philippine policy muddle
Secretary Long at Middlesex Club dinner warned pacification would span a generation and that 50,000 troops might subdue Filipinos in twenty years, a pessimistic view amid Manila Federal party petitions for immediate U S territorial status. The piece questions future governance without consent and recalls Lincoln on consent of the governed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Middlesex Club
Philippines
Mr. Long
Secretary Long
Congress
Manila
United States
Federal Party
Taft
Senate Committee
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Marriage and Divorce Polygamy Debate in Utah
The article notes rising evidence of polygamy among Utah Mormons as a push for a constitutional ban nationwide. The Salt Lake Ministerial Alliance cites alleged Mormon authorities teaching plural marriages as a religious duty, while some deny the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Ministerial Alliance of
Salt Lake
The Dust Peril in Boston Street Sweeping
An editorial argues that modern street sweepers on paved Boston streets raise dangerous dust by displacing germ laden refuse into the air. Night and afternoon sweeping spread dust widely, with sprinkling only effective in summer and impossible in freezing weather. Recommends health board attention and alternative manual broom work to curb contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Health
Emancipation in New York Gas Case Sparks Hope
The New York State Supreme Court ruled that a Mt. Vernon householder who had gas shut off for three years over a $1.65 bill need not pay for unused gas. The gas company must pay about $4,300 plus daily penalties. The ruling suggests wider consumer rights against service denial and hints at Massachusetts’ similar gaps in protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
New York
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Mystery sound on Mt Vernon street archway
Reports from Mt Vernon street near the State House describe a dull hollow roar from recently laid brick pavement sections that govers several blocks at night. Residents fear a subterranean vault or passage may cause the noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Street
State House
Two Thousand Farmers Joking in Boston City Hall
In Boston city chambers Mayor Collins and street commissioners hear B Frank Hennigan claim only two true farmers exist in the city while the crowd laughs. The Fruit and Produce Exchange president is noted, but the joke spreads as townsfolk insist there are at least twenty two thousand joking farmers nearby.
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Boston
B. Frank Hennigan
Collins
Faneuil Hall
There is Room at the Top and Other Quips
A column of quotations and reflections opens with the famous line There is room at the top. The piece muses on the unknown author and possibe hotel night clerk, then shifts to a pondering of life’s uphill climb and persistent hope. Also included are brief jests about Dewet’s escape and a doctor patient exchange about harm versus help in Boston. The segment ends with Newtown Newkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posterity
Yissir
Anniversary of a Marriage in a Haunting Dream
A Boston woman recalls the day she celebrated her marriage with husband Roy through a hopeful morning. A dream of his death from an elevator accident disrupts her vigil as snow falls. Awakening, she finds Roy returning alive, waking from a chilling vision.
Widow Faces $100000 Clause If She Remarries
Mrs. John P. Rankin of Perth Amboy New Jersey must forfeit about $100000 if she remarries under her late husband’s California filed will. Rankin, former superintendent of Perth Amboy Dock Company, left property split between wife and four children. The $100000 bequest to the wife reverts to the children upon remarriage as probate proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John PD. Rankin
Perth Amboy
N.J
Rankin
Perth Amboy Dock Company
California
Harvard Memorial Hall Dining Association Election Clash
The Harvard student body voted for president of the Memorial Hall Dining Association amid fierce campaigning by four candidates. Kirtland led with 443 votes to Wehle’s 438 in a tight race, with future votes expected as supporters wage a renewed effort and promises of modern management, open galleries, and stricter accounting.
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Chapel
Memorial Hall
Harvard
Kirtland
Wehle
R. S&s. Wallace
E. L. Getchell
H. B. Kirtland
Harvard Republican Club
JL. B. Wehle
Harvard Crimson
Memorial Daily
Doc Batley
Louis B. Wehle
H. D. A. Kirtland
Harry B. Kirtland
House of Lords
Artillery Reviewed by Brigadier General Mathews
The first two battalions of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery were reviewed at the South Armory by Brigadier-General Mathews. About 500 attendees, including staff and band, observed precise evolutions and praised performances. Colonel J. A. Frye commanded in person with Captain Roger Wolcott as adjutant. prizes were presented by Lieutenant-Colonel White. State prizes were medals. regimental trophies were silver cups.
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Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
South Armory
Mathews
J. A. Frye
Roger Wolcott
James J. White
Ager
Oakes
Worcester
Frye
White
W. E. Lombard
E. D. Fullerton
Paine
W. BP. Lombard
J. H. Smyth
Ash Wednesday Services At Cathedral Of Holy Cross
About 200 people attended Ash Wednesday services at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The program included rosary bene diction and stations of the cross with music directed by Organist Whelan. Rev. H A Sullivan celebrated, assisted by Rev. Father T J McCoy. Ashes were distributed at the morning mass, the afternoon for children, and again at the evening service. A sermon is scheduled Friday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Whelan
H. A. Sullivan
T. J. McCoy
Tufts College Honors Capens With Silver Anniversary Gifts
President and Mrs Elmer H Capen of Tufts College received many handsome gifts from students and faculty on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary. Silver pieces arrived by express from Boston as a surprise. No formal observance was held at the Capen home on College Hill.
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Tufts College
Capen
Elmer H. Capen
Tufts
College Hill
Boston
Purdy
Fishermen Bring In Record Haul On Two Day Trip
The Boston schooner M. Madalone under Captain Roland Brewer tied a record for its size by netting 1500.73 over two days at sea. About a dozen crewmen earned 104.36 each. Ground location kept secret though rumors place it off Chatam.
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Boston
M. Madalene
Roland Brewer
T Wharf
Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps Elects Officers
The second day of the Massachusetts department session opened with 475 delegates. Maria W. Going declined re election. Dorcas H. Lyman was unanimously elected president. Clara H. B. Evans became senior vice president and Annie M. Wayne junior vice president. A proposal on district exemplifications and optional social days failed.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Massachusetts
Maria W. Going
Emily L. Clark
Northampton
Dorcas H. Lyman
Clara H. B. Evans
Pittsfield
Annie M. Wayne
Waltham
Hill
Berlin census shows 75,000 jobless in city
Berlin reports a census finding 75,000 persons totally without employment and about 40,000 partially unemployed in the city. The figures reflect a large unseen hardship in the capital during February.
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Berlin
Princess Radziwill Pays Judgment In Capetown
Feb 12 Princess Radziwill paid a judgment of 6750 dollars in Capetown on a 10000 dollar note tied to Cecil Rhodes whom he repudiated. The money lender had obtained the judgment against her earlier.
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Caph Town
Radziwill
Cecil Rhodes
Miss Morton Settlement Publicized in Friendly Suit
In New York on February 12, a friendly Supreme Court suit sought to reform trust deeds tied to Helen Morton Archambault de Talleyrand-Perigord. It involves shares valued at 400000 and the Morton Building worth 500000, part of Levi P Morton's daughter’s marriage settlement. The Count de Talleyrand-Perigord asked for judgment for his father-in-law, which was granted.
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New York
Levi P. Morton
Helen
Paul Louis Marie Archambault
Count de Talleyrand- Perigord
Supreme Court
Morton
Count de Talleyrand-Perigord
Ansewer
Dufferin Dies of Broken Heart in Ireland
London February 12 Marquis of Mulgerin and Ava former governor general of Canada and noted diplomat died at Clandeboye County Down Ireland after collapse linked to Whittaker Wright investment failure He was exonerated from guilt yet his mental and physical health failed leaving family at his deathbed funeral planned private burial February 15 His eldest son Count Clandeboye survives with wife Florence American daughter of John H Davis of New York.
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London
Marquis of
Mulgerin and
Ava
England
Canada
Clandeboye
County Down
Ireland
Whittaker Wright
Lord Dufferin
Wright
Lord Ava
South Africa
London and Globe Finance Corporation, Limited
Lord Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood
Ninth Lancers
Count Clandeboye
Lady Clandeboye
Florence
John H. Davis
New York
Lord Clandeboye
Paris
Miss Davis
Foreign Office
Defence Scores A Point In Strike Injunction Hearing
The defence in the strike injunction case scored a point at yesterday's hearing as President Oscar F. Cox of the Allied Freight Transportation Council was dismissed as a codefendant and relieved of the restraining order. Police Commissioner Robert F. Clark and Superintendent William H. Pierce testified on police protection and escort duties during the strike. Witnesses described crowds around Brine Transportation teams, with accusations of scab behavior and threats heard. the defense rested and rebuttal witnesses followed. Arguments resume next Tuesday before Judge Braley in Superior Court.
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Oscar F. Cox
Allied Freight Transportation Council
R. 8. Brine Transportation Company
Robert F. Clark
William H. Pierce
Union
Clark
Brine Transportation Company
Pierce
Hauncey Rowe
Boston Forwarding Company
Brine
Frank Brown
Team Drivers’ Union
Sawyer Whipple
William H. Montgomery
Atlantic Avenue
Congress Street
Hartnett
Gans
Simmons
Purchase Street
Hey
Miller
Murphy
South Station
Joe Ayer
Judge Braley
Superior Court
Brine Company Moves Large Generators for Elevated Road
The R. S. Brine company keeps an officer with each wagon to guard routes as it plans to move two 60 ton Westinghouse generators from Union wharf to Lincoln wharf. A Jumbor truck with 24 horses and 15 riggers will transport and assemble the power station equipment for the elevated railway.
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R. S. Brine Company
Westinghouse
Union Wharf
Lincoln Wharf
Brine Company
Captain Chichester Raised to Admiral Rank
London February 12 Captain Sir Edward Chichester who commanded at Manila during the Spanish American War has been promoted to admiral creating a new senior naval post in the wartime career of the British Navy.
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London
Edward Chichester
Manila
Marconi Firms Insure Life of Arceni for 750000
London reports the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company has insured the life of Arceni for 750000. Lloyds has adopted the Marconi system for their stations, signaling broader industry endorsement.
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London
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Arceni
Lloyds
Marconi
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