John Shepards view of new trotting government
John Shepard, a famed amateur horseman, comments on the National Trotting Association’s new governing scheme for trotting tracks. He notes tenets allowing five or more member tracks to set their own rules and judges, and supports ending three heats in favor of the five heat plan, while acknowledging Readville stewards could revert if they choose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shepard
National Trotting Association
Detroit
Columbus
National Trottting Association
Readville
Morris W. Child
Jennie Lockwood
Cape Hatteras
Brunswick
Subscriptions Pour Into Irish Parliamentary Fund Across Cities
The national treasurer T B Fitzpatrick of the United Irish League of America reports steady subscriptions to the Irish parliamentary fund. Notable gifts include $500 from New York Central Council and contributions from Boston, Portland Oregon, and Oregon communities. Attendance of church figures and local officials adds urgency to support as Westminster opens a hopeful new Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Parliamentary Fund
T. B. Fitzpatrick
United Irish League of America
Portland
Ore
Westminster
Ireland
Friends of the
Joseph A. Dennison
Boston
P. J. Conlan
Robert J. Johnson
South Boston
John B. Fitzpatrick
D. J. Hurley
Dedham
Dominican Fathers
New York Central Council
Peter McDonnell
Christie
D. D
Monseignor II
X. Blanchet
IL. J. McDevitt
J. C. Hughes
D. F. Curley
KE. FF. Murphy
William A. Daly
John Waters
Astoria
Lawrence Shanahan
Andrew C. Smith
Richard Wilson
Pr. R. D’arcy
Salem
W. P. O’brien
B. M. Deery
P. O. Breslin
J. E. Cronen
Bert Selling
Lambert Morrin
M. O. Manly
Dan Kelliher
J. KE. Griffin
Wallace McCamant
James H. Murphy
John Priscoll
Hoge
Maygara
Joseph M. Healy
James Kiely
George Coleman
William HH
Hardy
John Gaffey
Brookline
T. J. Dillon
Roxbury
Plan Trip to New York by Ninth Regiment Veterans
At a Ninth Regiment Veterans Association meeting in Charles Russell Post G A R Hall Washington street Commander Sullivan presiding a committee was named to arrange a September trip to New York Captain Thomas F Clark Captain Sullivan Major Colligan Adjutant Robinson Paymaster Murray Senior Vice Commander Sexton Captain McCafferty Captain Ford and Captain Cronin were named for duties A dancing party will be held April 17 Major Colligan spoke on The Duties of a Soldier Vocal selections by the Mozart Quartet closed the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Regiment Veterans’ Association
Charles Russell Post
G. A. R. Hall
Washington Street
Sullivan
New York
Thomas F. Clark
Colligan
Robinson
Murray
Sexton
McCafferty
Ford
Cronin
Mozart Quartet
Robbery at Medford Home Ends With Lighting Smear
Benjamin F. Waines, a Medford lawyer, reported a break in last evening at his Central avenue residence. About $1000 in jewelry bric-a-brac and silverware plus $100 in bills were stolen. A lit match dropped in an umbrella rack started a small fire later extinguished. Entry was gained via a kitchen window with a jimmy. Items listed include a diamond ring garnet ring stick pin brooch opal ring and several collars and cuffs plus a gilt clock and silverware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Benjamin F. Waines
Central Avenue
McCall Still In The Shadow In New Jersey
John C. McCall son of the former New York Life Insurance Company president issued a statement on his father's health. He said liver trouble keeps him very sick but his mind remains clear and not out of danger though the condition has only slightly improved this afternoon.
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Lakewood
N. J
John C. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Water shut off at State armory in New Bedford
New Bedford authorities cut the state's water supply to the armory after nonpayment of a meter installed in April 1904. The bill totals $60.76, and officials say the charge has never been paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
State Armory
Braintree Pastor Given $1000 in Gold by Medford Parishioners
The Rev. John J. Harrington, acting pastor of St. Francis Church in South Braintree, received a surprise $1000 gold purse from a Medford parishioners’ committee. The gesture expressed their regret at his departure from St. Joseph's Church Medford, where he had served as curate for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Harrington
St. Joseph’s Church
William Geary
Daniel Cronin
William Carroll
William Reaga
John Scanlan
P. J. Stinson
Fee Stinson
John Hi. O’brien
Thomas Devinney
Philip G. Desmond
James McNeil
William Mahoney
Firehouse Transfers Announced for Friday Morning
Public notice lists transfers at fire headquarters. John F F Mooney moves from Ladder 6 to Engine 48 and John F F Levelle shifts from Engine 43 to Ladder 6, effective Friday at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FF. Mooney
John FF. Levelle
Regina Tops Fleet With 70000 Pounds Fish At Pier
At the fish pier yesterday the Regina led arrivals with 70000 pounds of fresh fish, as seven vessels brought in loads totaling about 11000 pounds. Haddock and cod prices ranged from 11-2 to 3-4 cents per pound, buyers sensing a generous supply and weak market. Additional vessels and liners in port or anticipated, including the Ivernia and Sardinian, were noted along with other shipping movements and forthcoming events.
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Regina
Quonapowitt
Athos steamer Athos rumored lost near sea voyage
Maritime circles fear the Donald line steamer Athos is lost after leaving Sydney on December 28 for Genoa and failing to appear. The ship, once loaded with pitch, broke out in the hold and was deemed endangered. Delegates of the Pan American Medical Congress were aboard for Panama and Havana, but the distress prevented their arrival. The vessel has a history of breakdowns and misfortune, including a note in August departing Jamaica for New York when machinery failed and she drifted off course.
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Donald Line
Athos
Sydney
C. B
Genoa
Sire
Pan-American Medical Congress
Panama
Havana
Jamaica
New York
Leaky Schooner Merom From Norfolk Reaches Bermuda
Schooner Merom from Norfolk for Barbadoes put in at Bermuda on Feb 3 in distress. She is leaky and has lost boats and damaged her donkey engine after very heavy weather. A survey will be conducted and authorities will issue instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Merom
Norfolk
Barbadoes
Schooner J. Holmes Birdsall at Cape Lookout Cove in distress
BEAUFORT N C Feb 14 Schooner J Holmes Birdsall commanded by Clark bound for New York from Fernandina lies at Cape Lookout Cove with a leaking hull and loss of rudder and several sails.
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Beaufort
N. C
J. Holmes Birdsall
Clark, Fernandina
New York
Cape Lookout Cove
Steamship Movements and Arrivals in Boston Harbor
The report lists arrivals and clearances in Boston Harbor with ships including Ivernia, Queenstown, Jerome passenger counts, and destinations like Philadelphia New York and Portland. Other vessels such as Idaho Maria and Onondaga are noted with routes to New York New Orleans Charleston and Jacksonville. Several steamers sail or depart in a busy waterfront schedule with tugs and barges mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MorUile
Ivernia
Turner
Liverpool
Queenstown
Charles P. Sumner
Grecian
Briggs
Philadelphia
James S. Whitney
Gove
New York
Dingley
Dennison
Portland
Mohawk
Burns
Eastport
City of Gloucester
Idaho
Hull
Eng
Maria
New Orleans
Onondaga
Charleston
S. C
Jacksonville
Waltham Budget Planned At $366,721 For City
The aldermanic finance committee considers Waltham’s annual budget totaling 366,721 dollars. Major allocations include schools 90,756 dollars streets 62,800 dollars debt interest 36,800 dollars sinking fund 31,000 dollars and public buildings 27,885 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Aldermanic Finance Committee
Treasury
Fifty More For Firemen Relief Fund Donation
Fire Commissioner Wells received a fifty dollar check from Charles S. Rackemann, agent for the property at 296 300 Boylston street, honoring the firemen for their good work at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Charles S. Rackemann
Boylston Street
Special reduced rail rates to California and Northwest announced
The Grand Trunk and Central Vermont Railways with Boston and Maine R R offer reduced fares from New England to California and Northwest on sale Feb 14 to Apr 6. Boston to Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle $49.90 Butte $45.90 with low rates to other points. Tourist sleeping cars depart Boston Mondays and Wednesdays via this route. inquiries go to T. H. Hanley N. E. P. A. 360 Washington street Boston Mass for rates reservations and full particulars.
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Grand Trunk and
Central Vermont Railways
Boston & Maine R. R
New England
California
Northwest
Boston
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
Butte
Montana
West
T. H. Hanley
Washington Street
Mass
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Blaze
M’call
Braintree
Fire Department
Regina High
Haddock
Cod
Hake
Pollock
Louise Cabral
Rose Dorothea
Diana
George H. Lane
Newfoundland
Meteor
Peterson
Bay of Islands
N. F
Cunarder
Cunard
Glasgow
Leyland
Devonian
London
Furness Line
Arranmore
Antwerp
Egwanga
City of
Birmingham
Howlett
Savannah Line
Lewis Wharf
Savannah
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Argentina
Ladysmith
Buenos Ayres
Rosario
Clydebank
Wallsend
T. Wharf Social Club
Knights of Honor Hall
Prudence
J. B. King Plaster Company
Gypsum King
Halifax
Cape Sable
Hantsport
N. Y
Davison
Birdsall
Shipping News
Admiral Dewey
Cestrian
Gloucester
Baltimore
Herman Winter
Old Dominion
S. O. Co
Catalone
Louisburg
Dragoman
Chittagong
Calvin Austin
H. M. Whitney
Penobscot
Winterport
Teaser
Britannia
Newport News
Vineyard Haven
Charles F. Pritchard
Lynn
Bankers Loan Coo
Court Square
Front St
Worcester
Dewey CO
State St
Legal Loan CO
Water St
Winioney
S. R. Briggs CO
Washington St
Franklin Loan CO
School St
Commercial Investment CO
Compton Bldg
Devonshire St
Arch St
W. E. Martin
City Loan CO
bid&Surf Spooner & Briccs
d&Surf
Tolman
Bromfield St
P. O. Box
and&Su
Colonial Loan
O.O
Milk St
McNamara
Workincmen’s Loan Association
Robert Treat Paine
Treas
Beacon St
Pilgrim Investment CO
Tremont St
d&Su
M den
Court St
HUB Loan Coo
Washburn Jvoan Co
Mercantile
Kennedy
Martin
Cunard Line
Sylvania
Sanonta
Lucania
Campania
Umbria
Carmania
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Naples
Adrintte Caronia
Merchants and Miners Transportation Co, Steamship Lines
A. M. Graham
Battery Wharf
Summer Street
Doris
Providence
R. I
Boston and
Philadelphia Steamship Line
Wee Ok
Beciemy
F. P.eral
Central
White Star Line
Company
India Building
Morgan Line
Southern Pacific Company
Calveston
Shreveport
la Texas
Mexico
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Oregon
Hawaiian Islands
Philippine Islands
China
Japan
Australia
Mississippi
Central America
L.j.spence
Michigan
Sagamore
Sachem
FreightHouse
Hoosac Tunnel
Warren & CO
Milk Street
Dominion Atlantic BY. S.S
Yarmouth
Long Wharf
Foot State St
Maritime Provinces
J. I. Masters
N. E
Secret Service
Scollay Sq
Shorey
City Hall
Walker Street
Dunbar
Weld Street
Trades Unions
Charles Logue
Nene Aes Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
State House
Committee On Cities
Hyde Park
W. M. Brigham
Frank L. White
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Daniel W. Lane
Grafton D. Cushing
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts State House
Committee On
Senate
Joseph FF. Sullivan
Suffolk
Maryee
West End Dispensary
Cambridge St
Bowdoin Sq
Bico
SaSuTuTh-tf
Compton and
Tremont Sts
Castle Sq
Henry F. Miller & Sons Piano CO
G. Guglielmetti
Webster Av
Woodward & Brown
Beardsley’s
Boylston St
Fine Tone Miller
Lady’s Residence
Blue Hill Ave
Rox
Berry
McPhail and
Emerson
Warren
Western Ave
Cambridge
Warren St
Dudley St
Harvard
Max Keezer
Bow St
S. Liner
Green St
Hay
Thorndike St
Typewriter Exchange
Thos. Snow & Sons
North Market St
Coenen Ae Eee Arenes College
Guy’s
Canal St
Suffolk Supply Co., Inc
Astrology
Tremont
Napa Senmueeinisheliaatiaie Ipaseninasianaiisiacania Ene
Kingston St
Boston Bookbinding Co
Arrow St
Ziegler CO
Dearborn St
Chicago
the Post
Cedar St
West Somerville
Eam Ames ii Saleen Canashitebiss
Balch Bros
HUB Hosiery Mills
Harrison Ars
S Village
Rocks Village
Haverhill
W. H. Sawyer
East Haverhill
Saugus Centre
Chas
G. Woodbridge
Central Ave
U. S
Post
Columbia Street
Bedford
Essex Streets
Coffin & Taber
N. Andersen
Boston St
Cor
Ohio St
Pleasant
Jacoby
Atlantic Ave
Weinemann
Oe Ees
Stokell
Bay State
West Newton St
Prof
Marshall
Tremont St. Elis
Slye
Chas. Me Allen
D&s Tf
Katie Irving
Nabant
No. 11
North Sq
Dr. Hallock
Dr. Hallock Drug Co
Haverhill St
North Union Station
James Coyne
M. E
Coyne
Boston Plumbing
Houghton & Dutton
Civil Service School
Dartmouth St
Police and Customs
Annna Arenee
Coyne Bros. Co
Cincinnati
St. Louis
United States
Hanover St
Boston Auto School
H. Robbins & CO
Causeway St
Automobileess Schools
AI America
Pleasant St
Blil
HUB Automobile School
Freeport St
Dover Stamping & Mfg. Co
Putnam Ave
Pearl St
Park St
Alberts
Vermont Marble CO
Thacher St
B. BE. Bacon
Middle St
L. Hascall
Houghton & Ware
The
the National Mfg. CO
Somerville
Atlantic Shipping Co
Commercial St
Tpholsterers
Lark St
Kneeland St
Atlantic
Gho. F. Stebbins
Peart St. St
Calumet and
Marlboro Sts
Calumet &J
Sparhawk
Washington
Market Sts
Brighton
Sparhawk St
Roslindale
W. & A. Bacon
Majestic Theatre
Longwood Ave
Roach
Charlestown
Seman Everg
Peabody Medical Institute
Butunch St
Revere House
DR. Weinstein
Mont ST. Trem ST
Touraine
Persian Med. Co
Penn
Cali
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