Subways by referendum and city control urged by Boston mayor
The Boston Post summarizes Mayor Collins call for subway legislation to keep construction and funding under city control with a mandatory referendum. He argues the bill should require voter ratification, lease terms must be set by law, and the city should build on its own credit and lease to desirable operators. The piece then parallels 18th century and early US views on mercenary politics with Washington era concerns about speculation and debt.
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Collins
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Boston
Sampson and Schley
Adams
Mark Hanna
Robert Morris
Washington
Times
The
Republic
Jones
Matthews
P. A. Collins
City of
W. O. Blaney
Chamber of Commerce
City and Elevated Company
Mr. Blaney
Tremont Street
Senator Jones
Blaney
Massachusetts Avenue
Transit Commission
George F. Mead
Produce Exchange
Board of Trade
Standard Clothing Company
Quinn
Senator Quinn
P Lic
Morton Prince
Public Franchise League
Russell
Bostofa
Reg
League
Associated Board of Trade
Supreme Court denial on Minnesota suit signals broader fight
The Supreme Court declines Minnesota's bid against Northern Securities for lack of jurisdiction. The move shifts the battle to federal courts under the Sherman Act and to Minnesota courts. The core issue is whether states can shield their laws from out of state corporate actions that threaten local monopolies. Governor Van Sant aims to vindicate state protections, while Attorney General Knox pursues Sherman Act avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Minnesota
New Jersey
Securities Company
United States
Supreme Court of Minnesota
van Sant
Northern Securities Company
Union
Knox
The Automobile Speed Regulation Argument
A Massachusetts editorial urges the Legislature to immediately establish statewide speed limits for automobiles before reckless drivers cause accidents. It notes New York and Newport experiences, warns of visitors bringing fast cars, and calls for timely law to prevent a perceived “reign of terror” on rural and scenic roads.
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Massachusetts
New York
Newport
Lenox
Stockbridge
Address of James O Lyford Highlights Historical Research
The Mercantile Library Association heard Hon. James O Lyford of the Custom House speak on history with notable research and skillful quotation selection. His address drew interest as a concise synthesis of past literature and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Lyford
Custom House
Mercantile Library Association
No Relief Opposition to 20 Percent Tariff Concession
Republican ways and means members back a 20 percent cut in Dingley tariff rates as the limit for reciprocity with Cuba. The plan requires caucus approval today and would be pushed through with the gag. Palma Wood and others say 60 percent off is needed. 30 percent would still bankrupt Cuba, a concession deemed national infamy.
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Ways and Means Committee
Cuba
Palma
General Wood
Wood
Referendum on License Prohibition Revisited
A Massachusetts referendum question from thirteen years ago on constitutional liquor prohibition is urged again by prohibition supporters. The Post argues once settled policy should not be reopened by popular vote, noting past rejection of the old system and the era of local option.
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Massachusetts
Russell
William Gaston
Commonwealth
Observant Citizen Reflects on Minstrel Death and Other Tales
A column bemoans Billy Emerson’s death in poverty after years of public mirth. It ponders fame versus hardship and recalls Aldous Cowper and Prince Henry’s journey. The piece lauds Boston suburb life, church hiring shifts, and contrasts French lugger crews with Gloucester fishing schooners, noting their rough fare yet clean ships and hospitable crews.
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Billy’’ Emerson
Yorick
Dieppe
Gloucester
New England
Franklin piece on Boston life and Benjamin Franklin
A lively column blends anecdotes from Boston society with a satirical retelling of Benjamin Franklin's life. It covers Franklin’s birth in Boston, apprenticeship with his brother, travels, newspaper career, weather notes, and the electricity experiment, ending with his death and legacy in Philadelphia.
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Benjamin Franklin
Cone
Ben
Jim
New
Iangland Courant
Franklin
P Nter
Benjamin
Ranklin
Boston
Philadelphia
Venn
London
Pennsylvania Gazette
Richard
Franken
United States
Pennsylvania
M. L. Quay
Christ's Church
Philadelphe
Sexi New Newkirk
Borrowed Mr Longs Sleigh from Tremont and Dedham
Mr J H Long of 164 High Street reported his bay mare with black mane and three white feet missing after he left his red plush sleigh at a neighbor’s office on Tremont and Dedham Streets yesterday around 4 pm. He estimates the trip took about 16 minutes and seeks the outfit’s return with little delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Long
High Street
Tremont
Dedham
Mr. Long
Stale Bread Pudding With Lemon Flavoring by Alice Be Whitaker
A recipe page instructs soaking stale bread crumbs in milk, then beating into a smooth mass with sugar salt egg yolks and lemon flavor. Bake in a buttered dish in hot water until firm, with a meringue and jelly topping browned slowly. Warns against rushing to prevent custard separation.
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Alice BE. Whitaker
Whisker Plot Ends in Shipwreck of Love
In a southern Massachusetts town, Cynthia Blanding clashes with husband Thomas Wilson over his beard. After she secretly shaves it, a faked crisis leads to a dramatic train wreck coincidence. He survives, returns whiskerless, and she reveals she never wanted the shave. He laments, while she seeks reconciliation.
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Ella G. Rawson
Attleboro Falls
Mass
Thomas Wilson
Massachusetts
Cynthia Blanding
Cynthia
Casey
Lfe
Cy Gena
New York
Tom
Peter
Salem Mayor Hurley Becomes Boston Post Corregent
The Boston Post signs Mayor Hurley of Salem as its special corregendent, leveraging the Witch City connection for enhanced coverage. The move signals a media tie with Salem authorities and local influence.
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The
Haverhill Gazette
Boston Post
Mayor Hurley of
Salem
Mayor Favors City Ownership of Subway
Boston hearings on new subway bills and petitions show Mayor Collins urging city ownership and lease to a responsible party with voter ratification. Arguments reveal aims to control routes, financing, and future public oversight amid opposing views from chamber leaders and finance senators.
Senate Action On Transit and Banking Legislation
In the Senate yesterday leave to withdraw was reported on two petitions by John P. Fox for bills to reorganize the Boston Transit Commission and to extend the commission’s term to three years. A bill transferring powers of the state fire marshal to the Massachusetts district police, per the governor, was ordered to a third reading. Senator How of Essex noted the banking separation bill is set for debate Monday.
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Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Senate
John P. Fox
Boston Transit Commission
Massachusetts
How
Essex
Massachusetts House Passes Several Bills for Engrossment
Yesterday the House engrossed bills to ban pursuing deer with dogs and to fund last year’s deficiencies. It also authorizes a state house loan, improves Bass River entrance channel between Dennis and Yarmouth, provides a Lowell Textile School heating reform, and funds a Vicksburg soldiers memorial. The senate and house members from Boston and Cambridge opposed the measures. a Northborough inclusion in First District Court district was approved.
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Bass River
Dennis
Yarmouth
Lowell
Massachusetts
Vicksburg
Committee On
Pauline A. Shaw
Boston Equal Suffrage League
Bliss
Berry
Fall of
Malden
Callender
Boston
Googins
Cambridge
Solidiary
Northboro
First District Court
Worcester
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the Railroad Trust
Tebey
Tacoma
Wash
William Cowper
Prince Henry
Congregational Churches
James L. Barton
Board of Foreign Missions
Congregational Church
Parker House
Pinchbeck
Salem D. Charles
Jamaica Club
Benjamin P. Cheney
Mrs. Cheney
City Square
Park Street
Nixon
Revere
Rrr
John Bordman, Jr
Jeao
Germany
England
America
Philippines
Sousa
Carl Sobeski
Boylston Street
Charles Warren Turner
Sobeski
Madge Parks
John Brady
Moulton Street
Benny
Franklins
Post
Castoria
Sunday Post
Kronprinz Wilhelm
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