Burgess Quits Darkest America Expedition from Boston
Amateur yachtsman Hollis Burgess withdraws from George M. Boynton’s five year Amazon exploration plan. He doubts the venture will sail beyond Boston Light and cites internal dissension and funding troubles as reasons for his resignation. Boynton organized the journey in Boston last December to link discoveries with his education.
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America
George M. Boynton
Boston
South America
Amazon River
Ham” Rice
Amazon
Hollis Burgess
Bomb Explosions in Barcelona Kill Woman Wound Child
Two bombs exploded in Barcelona killing a woman and wounding a woman and a child. Police investigated the incident as a possible attack and sought to identify suspects and motives.
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Barcelona
Bryan Can Action Coming for State Committee Meeting
The State committee will meet at the Quincy House next Friday to decide on Bryan resolutions and plan the spring convention. James W. Simon, chairman, called the session. Potential delegates include District Attorney John B. Moran Richard Olney George Williams Henry Whitney Charles Bartlett and several former congressmen.
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State Committee
Quincy House
Bryan
James W. Simon
Denver
John B. Moran
Richard Olney
George Fred Williams
New England
Henry M. Whitney
Charles W. Bartlett
John A. Kelcher
John R. Thayer
Worcester
William S. McNary
John A. Sullivan
Boston
Hughes Strong in New England as Hughes League forms
New York February 17 declarations of support for Governor Hughes for President were made at the notification of General Stewart L. Woodford as president of the Hughes League of the United States. Former Governor Bachelder of New Hampshire praised Hughes as a remarkable and encouraging development in New England politics.
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New York
Hughes
United States
Stewart L. Woodford
Hughes League of the United States
Bachelder
New Hampshire
New England
True Men Like You Remember Ninety-Eight Brave
A poem praising Irish patriotism inspires readers to honor those who died for liberty. It contrasts cowards with true men who drink to memory, noting many lie far away yet remain alive in spirit. The verse calls for unity, courage, and pride in native land.
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Ireland
Atlantic
Marines Corpses Missing After Rhode Island Drowning
Ben Steenerson son of Congressman Steenerson and Jack McIntosh of Turtle Creek disappear after a tug related drowning near Conanicut Point. Investigators doubt self harm while Newport officials note a civilian admits a blow from Steenerson. The case prompts murder theories and a statewide search along 10 miles of coast.
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Fall River
Ben Steenerson
Crookston
Minn
Congressman Steenerson
Jack McIntosh
Turtle Creek
Penn
Steenerson
Washington
Rhode Island
Conanicut Point
Massachusetts Policyholders Report on 1907 Company Finances
The committee reports decreasing management expenses and a 23.2 percent expense ratio on ordinary lines in 1907, notes moderate officer salaries, and explains the Contribution Plan for surplus distribution. It highlights low mortality, strong dividend history, and disciplined risk selection. No overdue interest or agency arrears, with assets and liabilities detailed and comparisons to 1906.
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John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts
John Hancock
Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner
Massachusetts Insurance Department
Boston Moves Toward Unified 10 00000000000000 Merchants Association
Conferences among the Boston Merchants' Association the Associated Board of Trade and other business groups lead to a single central organization named the Boston Merchants' Association with capital of 100000. A Friday dinner at American House will feature notable speakers including Oscar S Straus Ryerson Ritchie Suzzallo Mayor Hibbard and Edward A Filene. James J Storrow to preside.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Associated Board of Trade
Boston
Boston City Club
Movement
American House
Oscar S. Straus
Commerce and Labor
Ryerson Ritchie
Detroit Board of Commerce
Suzzallo
Columbia University
Hibbard
Edward A. Filene
James J. Storrow
Death Claims Winthrop Man Albert W Richardson at 54
Albert W Richardson inspector of sew ers of Winthrop died at his home 109 Winthrop avenue after a paralytic shock. A prominent citizen he served two terms in the Legislature and as selectman several times. He is survived by his widow.
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Albert W. Richardson
Winthrop
Winthrop Avenue
Richardson
Salem Girl to Attend Naval Sponsors Society Meeting
Miss Lorna Pinnock daughter of ex Mayor Thomas G Pinnock travels to Washington with her mother and aunt to help inaugurate the Society of Naval Sponsors. She sponsored the Salem scout ship launched at Fore River Yard in August and will attend the army and navy ball with fellow society members invited by President Roosevelt amid plans for about 165 eligible members nationwide and over 100 already stating intent to join.
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Salem
Meeting OF Naval Sponsors’ Society
Lorna Pinnock
Thomas G. Pinnock
Washington
Society of Naval Sponsors
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Army and Navy
Roosevelt
Lone Roxbury boy marks rare birthday milestone
A 12-year-old Roxbury boy, Roland E. Ziegler of 29 Lawn Street, born in 1896, celebrates his single birthday while peers have four. He is in the eighth grade at Jefferson School on Heath Street and may graduate before his next birthday. He jokes about fewer name days and birthday gifts.
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Roland E. Ziegler
Lawn Street
Roxbury
Roland
Jefferson School
Heath Street
Painter Harry Ar thur McArdle Dies in San Antonio
Harry Arthur McArdle, known for Dawn at the Alamo and The Battle of San Jacinto, died in San Antonio last night. The artist created multiple historical paintings and was active in regional exhibitions.
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San Antonio
Harry Arthur McArdle
Alamo
San Jacinto
Cascarets Candy Tablets Aids Gentle Bowels
An old remedy recommends Cascarets as a safe laxative option. The method emphasizes taking one tablet at a time to keep bowels clean, with a warning to avoid bulk sales and to ensure the genuine product marked CCC. Prices listed include 50c and 25c.
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