Cuba Annexation Debate Highlights Foreign Property Bill
Dr W B Mackie of Boston comments on a Cuban House bill to exclude foreigners from owning property He claims annexation by the United States is favored by the island s best elements He cites vast American capital in Cuba and notes the bill would suspend ongoing transfers and limit future ownership to Cubans with effect from gazette publication
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Sisters Wed Two Ministers in Boston Wedding
Miss Mary Sparklin will marry Rev. Charles E. Jackson at St. John's Episcopal Church East Boston on Washington's Birthday at high noon. Miss Susan Sparklin will wed Rev. Albert R. Parker of Duluth Minnesota at the same ceremony.
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William Lawrence
Mary Sparklin
Charles E. Jackson
Susan Sparklin
Albert MQ. Parker
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Duluth
Minn
Eugene
Cordova
Mary
Susan
William Foster
Somerset Avenue
Winthrop Centre
Lexington
Marion Streets
Mast
Harvard
Theological School
Jackson
Albert R. Parker
Williams College
Parker
Sparklin
S. Ss. Sparklin
Rate War in Steel Declared
New York February 19 leading iron and steel manufacturers announce an open market to stimulate industry and retain market share. Prices will be set as needed and communicated directly to customers. The move follows three days of conferences led by Judge Gary and Steel Corporation heads with other steel firms.
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Steel price fighting to disrupt market, warns judge
Judge Gary warns that tariff agitation and price cuts by smaller steel makers have destabilized the market after a 1907 panic. He cites a 1909 uptick followed by renewed fear of a rate war as independents unionize to counter the Steel Corporation.
Steel market hints at lower wages and possible strikes
Pittsburg reports that the open steel market may push wages down beyond its effect on independents. Strikes look likely next spring or summer. No $4 per ton cut is confirmed, though Carnegie has secured a large contract at $24 a ton.
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Carnegie
Indictment of Two Chicago Labor Leaders
Martin B. Madden president of the Associated Building Trades of Chicago and M. J. Boyle business agent of the Electrical Workers Union were indicted by a Cook county grand jury. True bills with at least two counts were returned in Judge Freeman's court. one count alleges conspiracy against contractors. Capiases issued for arrest and bonds set at 5000 dollars.
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Associated Building Trades of Chicago
M. J. Boyle
Electrical Workers’ Union
Cook County
Freeman
Burton Holmes lecture on New Japan at Tre mont Temple
The second illustrated lecture by Burton Holmes showcased New Japan with Yokohama views from jinrikishas and a wedding procession of the Mikado's daughter. Urban life, street scenes, hotel episodes, dances, and the wisteria festival were filmed. Fujiyama was highlighted as the island’s mountain highlight.
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Tremont Temple
New Japan
Yokohama
Jinrikishas
Okio
Mikado
Holmes
Fujiyama
Japan
Montague Chosen Acting President of Republican City Committee
David T. Montague of Ward 10 selected as acting president while Supreme Court reviews Graves appeal restraining him from acting as president. The decision hinges on the ongoing dispute over Graves’s authority.
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David T. Montague
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Supreme Court
Edward G. Graves
City committee chair dispute ends with injunction support
Dr Benjamin Campbell and Ward 1 Councilman Frank Goodwin expressed satisfaction with the injunction outcome and declined further action. Goodwin noted Mr Graves cannot act as president, favoring Montague as acting chair, while Graves ally Lee Friedman vowed to pursue the case to a finish.
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Favor New Ward Lines In Boston Charter Debate
At a Republican city committee meeting in the Tremont building last night Senator Frank Seiberlich attacked the Finance Commission charter and urged ward redistricting. The committee backed ward redistricting and public disclosure at City Hall while opposing the aldermanic ballot by lot and endorsing a return to convention nominating for the Mayor.
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Seiberlich
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John A. Sullivan
City Hall
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Pythians Hold 45 Year Anniversary in Ford Hall
State officers of Massachusetts and Pythian Sisterhood members attended the Knights of Pythias 45th anniversary at Ford Hall. Sup Vice-Chancellor Non G M Hanson Roxbury Rev A A Stockdale Grand Chancellor G W Penniman Brockton Brigadier General John W MecBrine uniform rank Lynn Nellie M Parker Lynn spoke. An instrumental and vocal program followed by Walter Wrage W A Morrill Professor J W Maynard and Mrs N M Barker.
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Knights of Pythias
Ford Hall
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G. M. Hanson
Calais
A. A. Stockdale
Roxbury
G. W. Penniman
Brockton
John W. MecBrine
Nellie M. Parker
Lynn
Walter Wrage
W. A. Morrill
J. W. Maynard
N. M. Barker
Danish Steamer Hermidal Damaged in Fog Collision
The Danish steamer Hermidal arrived in Copenhagen with a large hole in its starboard side after colliding with the British tank steamer Astrakhan in fog off Elsinore. The Astrakhan suffered only minor damage. The cruiser was found sinking and docked. Prince Axel, son of Prince Waldemar and nephew of King Frederick, was aboard.
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Frederick
Illinois Supreme Court invalidates Kellogg sale to AT&T
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the sale of Kellogg Switchboard Company majority stock to American Telephone and Telegraph invalid. Minority stockholders argued the deal violated public policy by letting a foreign firm seize control and create a monopoly in Illinois.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
Kellogg Switchboard Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Powder price amendment defeated in House vote
After lengthy debate the Sherley amendment to fix powder prices for non small arms at 64 cents was defeated by a 6 to 7 vote in Washington.
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Washington
Sherley
Kelleher Mystery Deepens in Poison Case
District Attorney Higgins said reporters will hear of charges beyond poisoning in the Kelleher case. He indicated two more Kelleher family members may be exhumed. Harvard's Professor Whitney reported arsenic in four bodies, with hints of additional poisons found.
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Kelicher
William F. Whitney
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Stephen Kelleher
Ikelleher
Bridget Knowles
Whitney
Swan
Annie Ixelleher
Somerville Party Said Likely To Be Held In Deaths Case
Authorities near Cambridge jail hold an arson case tied to Mary Kelleher family deaths. Officials hint at a murder scheme for insurance, exhumations planned for Stephen Kelleher and Bridget Knowles, with Whitney report finding poison in four viscera.
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Somerville
Mary Kelleher
Cambridge
Higgins
Kelleher
Horses Saved by Minister in Fire at De Normandie Barn
Fire at the barn of Rev. James de Normandie in Lincoln on February 19 started in the harness room from an overheated stove and burned to the hay loft. Blue ribbon horses were led out, two saved before the lower floor burned, neighbors and a bucket brigade limited damage to the residence. stables valued at 3500 dollars.
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Lincoln
James de Normandie
Mr. de Normandie
Hurlburt Held for Gem Theft in Back Bay Case
Lee S. Hurlburt from a Worcester family was held in $1500 for the Superior Court after pleading guilty to diamond theft from Mrs. George Hammond of 70 Westland avenue Back Bay. Hammond, his cousin, reported five diamond rings three studs and a diamond pin valued at 400 missing after he visited. She bailed him to recover her property.
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Worcester
George Hammond
Westland Avenue
Back Bay
Roxbury Court
Hurlburt
Boston
Hammond
Hampton Roads A Magnet For Sailor Welcome Week
Norfolk bustle as 16 U S battleships return from world cruise. Crowds flood in by train and steamer to witness the fleet week ceremonies. Hotels hold steady rates. merchants plan fair pricing while the city spends thousands on a fitting welcome for the sailors.
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Bulgaria Independence Recognized By Major Powers
Sofia report says Russia France and Great Britain will recognize Bulgaria's independence declared by Czar Ferdinand at Tirnovo on Oct. 5 1908. Powers vow to curb Servia's warlike stance and move to peace terms.
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Miss Emily Kortz Dead in Malden
Miss Emily Marie Kortz aged 28 of 49712 Main Street died shortly after 6 PM in Malden. She was housekeeper for A. P. Lord and was to be married last fall before a fracture delayed the ceremony. Death cited as tuberculosis. Medical Examiner Thomas Durell will hold an autopsy tomorrow morning.
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Emily Marie Kortz
Main Street
Gallivan Boomed as Next Mayor by the Hook Club
Street Commissioner James A. Gallivan was boomed as the next mayor of Boston at a Hook Club meeting of Massachusetts lawmakers. The event was held at the Columbia Theatre with a later spread and entertainment in a nearby hall hosted by manager Farren.
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Boston
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Columbia Theatre
Executors filed $150000 bond in Lynch estate case
In Probate Court yesterday Attorney John H. Casey and M N Curley, executors for the estate of the late Eugene Lynch of Roxbury, filed a bond of $150,000. Mr Lynch, who died in the crash between the Republican and Florida, left an estate estimated at a half million dollars.
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John H. Casey
M. N. Curley
Eugene Lynch
Roxbury
Lynch
Republic
Florida
American Librarian Association to Meet in Bretton Woods
The American Librarian Association will hold its next meeting in Bretton Woods New Hampshire next summer instead of Louisville. The change shifts venue from Louisville to Bretton Woods for the upcoming gathering.
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American Librarian Association
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Vorenberg Employees Hold Their Annual Dance
The third annual dancing party of the Mutual Benefit Association of the I. Vorenberg & Co. employees was held at Huntington Chambers Hall with over 200 attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Felix Vorenberg and other local residents. Mayor Hibbard was represented by Secretary Boudrot.
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I. Vorenberg & Co
Huntington Chambers Hall
Felix Vorenberg
Albert Kaffenburgh
HH. Liebmann
Hibbard
Boudrot
Storm Ravages New York City with Severe Injuries
A heavy rainstorm in New York on February 19 brought a cloud burst like downpour and strong winds. Pedestrians John Beecher and Annie Clark were struck and severely injured as the storm swept through the area.
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New York
John Beecher
Annie Clark
Child Survives 30-Foot Fall From Roxbury Home
Sallie J. Lotto, a 3 year old from Roxbury, plunged 30 feet from a rear piazza at 22 Davenport Street. Bystanders rushed to aid, expecting fatal injuries, but she sustained only a slight bruise and was soon crying loudly.
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Roxbury
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