Protesters push tunnel to connect East Boston to Cambridge Street
A North and West Ends mass meeting urged a city bill to build a tunnel from the East Boston tunnel dead end at Court Street to Cambridge Street with a Bowdoin Square station. Delegates demanded a three member paid commission to study Boston street railways and champion citizen control over franchises.
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East Boston
Scollay Square
Cambridge Street
Bowdoin Square
Boston
Alexander Whiteside
Simon Vorenberg
The
Benevolent Society
Frank E. Woods
Columbia Trust Company
Norman C. McNaughton
Thomas J. Giblin
George T. Daly
Isaac Brody
Washington Street
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
Park Street
Rabbi Brody
Europe
Mitchell
Charlestown
West End
Rapid Transit Commission
Lynde Street
Whiteside
North End
Park and Boylston Streets
Filibuster confrontation as House pursues rule change
The House plans a rule to shut off further filibusters tomorrow as new opponents push amendments to the omnibus war claims bill. The session features long speeches, mock House scenes, and arrests of absentees as leaders seek quorum while the Senate fate looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Mann
Illinois
Navy Yard
Gardner
Massachusetts
Bennet and Parsons
New York
New England
New
Hughes
New Jersey
Boston car strike reflect public pressure for fair transit
A Boston public meeting denounces railroad trusts as an octopus-like grip on city roads and pushes for six cent fares, direct city service, more car seats, and half fares for school children. Representatives critique corporate ads and praise public agitation in pulpit and schools. An arriving Jewish preacher notes overcrowded cars defying expectations of universal seating.
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Gilling
Elevated
East Boston
Boston
Subway
Daly
Suffolk
Sherman L. Whipple
Isaac Brody
Ivernia
Russia
Veteran Fatally Hurt By Full Veteran Fatally Hurt By
Charles Darling, seven, a Grand Army man, died after a fall from a second floor meeting at General Wadsworth Post 63. He tumbled two flights to the concrete sidewalk suffering a severe scalp gash and multiple bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natice
Charles Darling
Wadsworth
Radcliffe Girl Weds Harvard Graduate Evarts
Miss Anna Manosovitz, a Radcliffe graduate, wed Edward M. Evarts in Roxbury at the bride’s home 62 Clifford Street. Attended by prominent Boston Jewish social figures, the couple met at Harvard class day and plan to live in Washington where Evarts works at the naval observatory after a New York honeymoon start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Evarts
Bride
Clifford Street
Roxbury
Greater Boston
Edward Mark Evarts
Anna Manosovitz
Evarts
Harvard
Radcliffe
New York
Washington
Mr. Evarts
Naval Observatory
Maine Jurist Levi Turner Dies of Stroke at Home
Judge Levi P. Turner of Cumberland County Superior Court died in Portland after a stroke. Born 1859 in Somerville, he trained at Bowdoin and Boston Law School, practiced with Charles F. Libby, served in the Maine Legislature, Portland Municipal Court recorder, and Portland Common Council president before his 1906 appointment as judge. He left a widow and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Levi P. Turner
Superior Court
Cumberland County
Turner
Boston
Somerville
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield
Bowdoin College
Boston Law School
Charles FR. Littlefield
Rockland
Charles F. Libby
Libby
Percival Bonney
Taft Threatens Extra Session Over Reciprocity Bill
President may call an extra session if Senate delays a vote on the reciprocity agreement with Canada. McCall reports Taft sees protectionist aim at stake and warns Democrats fear a prolonged tariff fight. Government officials foresee pressure on industries needing protection and a possible presidential veto if Democratic action proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Finance Committee
Taftor
McCall
Democratic House
Mr. McCall
House
Splendid for Canada on reciprocity says Grenfell
A London cable quotes A M Grenfell son in law of Earl Grey and English banker, praising Canada’s reciprocity with the United States as beneficial for investment and growth in agriculture and manufacturing, noting English money supports Canadian prosperity and western land values. He says ministers will weigh securities against large English investments and predicts favorable terms for Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Dominion
A. M. Grenfell
Earl Grey
London
Grenfell
Demands Hero Reinstatement Strains Lisbon Government
In Lisbon on February 19, tensions rose as rebels and naval supporters press for Captain Jose Cerejo to be reinstated as commander of the battleship Almirante Reis. The Minister of Marine opposes the move fearing extremism taking control, warning it could spark civil conflict. The navy vows to oust Minister Amaro Azevedo Gomes, while Interior Minister Antonio Almeida pleads for restraint.
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Lisbon
Almirante Reis
Jose Cerejo
Franco
Cerejo
Navy
Marine
Amaro Azevedo Gomes
Interior
Antonio Almeida
Free Lecture and Smoke Talk by Boston Work Horse Parade
The Boston Work Horse Parade Association hosts a free lecture with smoke talk and stereopticon pictures at Kingsley Hall 100 Bowdoin Street on Friday evening February 24 at 8 o’clock. The event lasts one hour and smoking is encouraged. Dr Rowley president of the P C A will speak and the association president will explain the pictures. Tickets are required though certain horse workers can obtain free admission at 15 Beacon Street Room 27 or the Team Drivers Union 31 Thacher Street.
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Boston Work Horse Parade Association
Kingsley Hall
Bowdoin Street
Rowley
Beacon Street
Team Drivers’ Union
Thacher Street
Littleton Enters Senate Race After House Victory
Martin W. Littleton newly elected Democratic representative from New York's first district announced his candidacy for the U S Senate to replace Chauncey M. Depew. He said he will campaign on the stump, adding another name to the crowded field without triggering major excitement among local leaders.
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Mr. Edwards
New York
Representative Bennet
Georgia
Parsons
Foster
Illinois
Congress
Bennet
Burgess
Texas
Carlin
Virginia
Thomas
North Carolina
Gardner
Massachusetts
Heflin
Alabama
Candler
Mississippi
Martin W. Littleton
United States Senate
Chauncey M. Depew
Littleton
J S Waterman & Sons Undertakers Ad 2328 Washington St
J S Waterman and Sons Incorporated Undertakers advertise at 2328 and 2228 Washington Street adjoining Dudley Street Terminal Station. They offer funeral cemetery cremation and transfer arrangements with established prices and complete equipment for city and out of town service. Chapel for services without charge. Frank Waterman president and George Waterman treasurer. Telephones Roxbury 72. Marion telegraphic and cable address Undertaker Boston.
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J.S. Waterman & Sons Incorporated Undertakers
Washington Street
Dudley Street Terminal
Frank 8. Waterman
George H. Waterman
Roxbury
Marion
Boston
Eliza J. Fopiano
John Keenan
West Park Street
Church of B&i
Lea
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Fitzpatrick
Cambridge
Michael
Margaret A. Fitzpatrick
Broadway
St. Mary's Church
Norfolk Street
Friends
Everett
Catherine
Francesca Fopplano
Chightisola
Florence Street
Sacred Heart Ghurch
North Square
Mt. Calvary
Fox
Revere
Katherine L. Fox
M. F
Nabaut and
Shirley Avenues
St. Patrick's Church
Dudley Street
Hersom
Tremont Street
Albert F
Elizabeth A. Hinckley
Oakland
Providence
B. J
Hogan
Thomas
Elizabeth Hogan
Allen
Dante J. Hogan
Parker Street
Mission Church
Quebec
Mt. Benedict
Linnell
Somerville
St. Francia de Sales
Bunker Hill Street
Clvek
Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Boston Area
Obituaries list multiple deaths with dates and funeral details across Roxbury Allston Newton Centre Everett and nearby towns. Notables include Ann McCawley Edwin F Mower Elizabeth OBrien James Oaurk James Rhodes Alice Rhodes and Nancy Thompson with service locations St Josephs Church Sacred Heart Church St Marys Church and Beverly Farms Baptist Church among addresses and burial plans.
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Boston
Thomas J
James and
Bridget Philbin
Thomas Cunningham
Bennington Street
Sacred Heart Church
Brooklyn
New York
Pride
Browning Road
Somerville
Edwin Pride
Beverly Farms Baptist Church
Rhodes
Allston
Alice Maria
Josiah Rhodes
Arthur J. Perkins
Fern Street
Rodden
Newton Centre
Robert Rodden
Irving Street
Stone
Winthrop
Gregory Stone
Hawthorne Avenue
Ocean Spray Station
Thompson
Everett
Nancy F. K
Henry Thompson
Harvard Street
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East Boston Aid
Ibuster
Edwards
Rh.whitee Co
S. L. Whipple
Anna
Manosovitz
William C. Gregor
Winter ST. Tel. Ox
Cor
Tremont St
Maine
Judge Turner
Taft
Adamson
Hero
Portugal
Ana
Frani
A. Andrews Go Incorporated Jewellers
Vhington St
Corner Water Ameriy
School Street
Winter Street
David J. Ingraham
Ingraham
Vor
Lon
Wilson Bros
Scollay Sq
Roger
Waltham
Wilson Brothers
Scoleay
Joha M. O'Hara
Della
Mt, Pleasant Lodge
James I
Hatfield
Waterman Chapel
Robert Siggins
N. G. GO. Powers
Beacon Florist
Beacon ST
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