Promoter Wakefield Indicted For Perjury In Copper Syndicate Case
A young promoter William Co Wakefield son of Police Justice Wakefield of South Framingham has been indicted for perjury by the Middlesex grand jury as treasurer of the International Copper Syndicate Company. The indictment accuses him of stating all the companys 250000 capital was paid in. Wakefield pleads not guilty. Promoting is a dangerous business for a young man with little capital seeking rapid riches. Generally promoted by those with proven business success and solid character, not by flashy self display.
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William Co. Wakefield
Wakefield
South Framingham
Middlesex Grand Jury
International Copper Syndicate Company
Taxing Outdoor Posters Moves in Several States
A New York bill would tax publicly displayed advertising posters at one cent per two square feet, excluding legal notices and land business signs. The bill is backed by the American Scenic and Historic Society to curb visual pollution. Massachusetts considers park-adjacent posting limits, twice defeated previously, with hopes for passage this year. The piece urges restraint over offensive outdoor ads nationwide and prefers park-focused limits over broad taxation.
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New York
American Scenic and Historic Society
Massachusetts
Boards of Park Commissioners
Governor Crane Urges Separation of Savings and National Banks
Governor Crane advocates moving savings banks to separate offices and placing independent officers. He cites past misuses from overlapping positions and notes opposition from some bankers and small banks. The measure aims to safeguard deposits and reduce temptations of embezzlement.
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Crane
United States
Treasury Department
New Jersey reform proposal targets blind pools and trusts
The text discusses New Jersey lawmakers considering a bill to require blind pools and industrial trusts to publish annual accounts. It notes the potential clash between enactment and enforcement, citing Standard Oil and the Sugar Trust as examples, and argues publicity could curb several opaque entities. The piece frames New Jersey as a leading state for such blind pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company
Sugar Trust
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mystery of Annual Statement Sent to Shareholders
A fragment notes a requirement that copies of the annual statement of condition and business be sent to all shareholders, signaling a move that would render the mystery widely public property.
Gag Rule Brings Tariff Reduction Debate to House
The House is set to adopt a gag rule to bar amendments to the war tax repeal bill linked with tariff cuts. The Ways and Means plan limits debate and directs immediate passage of amendments reported, drawing criticism as a partisan railroading effort, outraging Republicans and Democrats alike.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Ways and Means
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Reed
Babcock
Congress
Observant CitizenReviews Bargains as Drunk Bottle Breaks
A well dressed man on School Street Saturday evening spills a quart of red eyes from a broken bottle while examining shop bargains. The incident ends with glass on the sidewalk for horses to avoid. The item blends with local notes on a Boston fair featuring palm readers, Fred Purmort, Paderewski concert, and community happenings around Somerville and Roxbury.
Bingville items mix theater plans and small town humor
A Bingville column blends news of amateur performers rehearsing a 40-voice song sheet to aid the baseball team with light notes about Mrs Leona Stanton’s Boston visit and readings by Arthur Howard Pickering. It also recaps local humor, anecdotes, and oddities from Lingville, including the Lingville Bugle’s four-year anniversary reflections and small-town misadventures.
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Kek
Leona Stanton
Frank I. Stanton
Atlanta
Boston
Stanton
Atlanta Journal
New York
Marliave’s
Little
Hungary
Martin’s
Haus Brau
Touraine
Bob Hb
Arthur Howard Pickering
Browning
Pippa
Thayer
Commonwealth Avenue
Alice Cole
Fickering
Peach Cottage Pudding From Post's Illustrated Menu
A recipe for Peach Cottage Pudding with buttered flour mix, baking powder, sugar, egg, milk, and peaches, baked or steamed, served with liquid sauce or hard sauce. Sauce details include lemon juice and zest, butter and sugar beaten, optional vanilla. Authored by ALICE FE WHITAKER.
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Alice FE. Whitaker
Itinerant meeting renews Boston romance in suspense
In a Boston sitting room Miss Charlotte Sawyer and Carl Hurlburt share a tense yet tender reunion after his dramatic rescue. Mutual admiration deepens as Carl reveals his long love, and Charlotte confesses her feelings. A joyous dinner awaits, while Mrs Sawyer probes for hidden doubt.
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Miss Sawyer
Mr. Hurlburt
Boston
Anarling
Mamma
Ivernia
Charlotte Sawyer
Carl Hurlurt
Carl Hurlburt
Papa
Sawyer
Mr. Hunlburt
Charlotte
Carl
Debates Loom Over Crane Banking Bill in Massachusetts
Governor Crane’s plan to separate savings and national banks faces a heated House debate tomorrow. Massachusetts banks with mixed offices plan a strong lobby against the proposal, arguing sections restricting co occupancy and officer dual roles. Support comes from many leading financial figures and national bank presidents, citing past bank scandals and the need to protect savings bank assets.
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Beacon Hill
Crane
Massachusetts
Savings Banks
Savings Bank
National Bank, Trust Company
Bank of Discount
National Bank
Trust Company
Nightingale
Fall River
Bateholder
Haverhill
Savings Banks Commissioners
Northampton
Commonwealth
Committee On Banks and Banking
Calve Introduces Jewelled Hand Harness in New Fad
New York reports a fashion craze as Mme Calve wears a jewelled hand harness in the operatic role Messaline. A turquoise bracelet links to rings on each finger with a thumb ring, all set with large turquoise stones. Despite its heavy look the adornment appears graceful on stage.
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Calve
New York
Messaline
Mme. Calve
Mme. Caloe
Mme
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Boston Post
New England
Actors’ Church Alliance
Ter
Fred Purmort
Parker House
Mr. Purmort
Symphony Hall
Paderewski
Criterion Club
Poston
Messrs. Frost
Dugan W
Oliver
Brervon
Westgate
Itirst Unitarian Sunday School of
Somerville
Sveryone
Perkins Institution For the Blind
South Lipston
Bkerek
Homn
Joseph H. O'Neil
Knights of the K, of
Elm Hill Council
Roxbury
Rt Rt Tft
Rollins Morse
New Opera
George H. Francis
Brookline
Paris
Jeks Tt
Sackett
Revere
Sergeant Sackett
Rhoades
Andy” Handgill
Hancock Tavern
Andy
North End
Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Somerville High School
Bears
Bbb
The
Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
John D. Long
Hay
Paderekski
Jim Holloway
Jim
Bingville
Hiram Hill
Bud
Bud Will
Amelia Tucker
Lingville
Wilson
Matilda Brown
Jake Weathersby
Jake
Groton
Mr. Gotrichkwick
Chicago
Philadelphia
Yale
Harvard
Bizzer
Buzzer
Cincinnati
Tech
Prince Henry
Newton Newkirk
Post
the Post
Sunday Post
Katheryn V. Shea
Tyler Street
Chickering
W. Murray Crane
Cominion
Paine Furniture
Canal Street
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