Boston Legislature Faces Slow Session on Rapid Transit and Amendments
The article reports a cautious Senate debate on state prison expenses and a shift in position on menhaden fisheries resolutions. It notes broad expectation of limited rapid transit legislation, a probable constitutional amendment sought by Mayor Matthews, and the Legislature delaying major action until April with masterly inactivity in the West End.
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Senate
House
State House
Matthews
Committee On Rapid Transit
Neoher
Boston
Rapid Transit Commission
West End
Smith
Worcester-Hampshire
Southwick
Essex
Thayer
Worcester
West
Suffolk
Parkman
Esex
Coveney
Middlesex
Committee On Fisheries and Game
Hoar
Durant
Cambridge
Warren
Mat
Springfield
Nickerson
Cham
Moriarty
Dolan
Judiciary Committee
Gas Inquiry Hearings Target Gas Price Abuses In Boston
A Boston hearing on gas price controls reveals allegations of inflated earnings through intercompany deals. Dr H L Bowker condemns pipe rental schemes as damaging to the public, urging honest legislative action. Charles River Improvement Commission favors open bridges and regional open-space cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Improvement Commission
Massachusetts
Congress
Charles River
Gneral Court
Patience Secures Job Via Post Dime Wants
A brief notice notes Patience secured a position through the Post Dime Wants column, avoiding delays and highlighting an expedient job placement facilitated by the classified listing. The item underscores quick recruitment through the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Dime Wants
Harper's March issue previews Howells new novel A World of Chance
Harper's March opens with William Dean Howells's A World of Chance promising to mark a place among era defining American fiction. It follows a hero from a quiet inland town into metropolitan life chasing hope and manuscripts. The issue includes Hawthorne correspondence and Mrs Hawthorne letters, Julian Ralph essays on the Northwest, a Constance Fenimore Woolson story, and a McLennan sketch, plus varied miscellany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dean Howells
Harper’s Magazine
Howels
Mr. Howells
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Great Northwest
Julian Ralph
Frederic Remington
Northwest
Constance Fenimore Woolson
William McLennan
Day of OooH Policy Men At Court Gathering
A lively court scene unfolds as policy men encounter a chorus of remarks from a distinguished crowd. An ex-policy writer adds heat to the proceedings while the day’s agenda features spirited debate and a sharp exchange of views.
Arrests for Maintaining Nuisance Policy Shop
A list names Thomas Parker Thomas Cameron John Mack Joseph Smith Samuel Hosford Bernard Poole Charles Forster Alfred Smith William H Nickerson James McAulay George C Wade Jacob Grossman George Prang James Rice John Riley Daniel Golding John Scallan George A Stetson John Allen charged with maintaining a common nuisance a policy shop Smith Allen Poole Nickerson and Forster also charged with maintaining gambling nuisances.
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Thomas Parker
Merrimac Street
Thomas Cameron
Causeway Street
John Mack
Joseph Smith
Blackstone Street
Samuel Hosford
Washington Street
Bernard Poole
Atlantic Avenue
Charles Forster
Chatham Street
Alfred Smith
Water Street
William H. Nickerson
James McAulay
Devonshire Street
George C. Wade
Cambridge Street
Jacob Grossman
George Prang
Winchester Street
James Rice
Piedmont Street
John Riley
Daniel Golding
John Scanlan
Norman Street
George A. Stetson
Howard Street
John Allen
Stoddard Street
Smith, Allen, Poole
Nickerson
Forster
Counel
Porter
Charles Foster
Wiliam H. Nickerson
Joseph Parsons
Frank Watson
Arthur White
Albert Smith
Samuel J. Hosford
Thomas Bartlett
George Jacobs
Joseph S. Smith
Policy Closures Noted at Multiple Downtown Addresses
Howard Street near the Athenawum and No 11 Harrison Avenue extension report policy closures. Also listed are No 155 Court Street and No 126 Water Street policy closures, plus No 4 Pleasant Street and Trimountain Club.
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Howard Street
Athenawum
Harrison Avenue
Court Street
Brace- Fare Bank
Water Street
Pleasant Street
Trimountain Club
Tried and Convicted in City Gaming and Policy Rings
Fifteen men arrested at 415 Harrison avenue were fined $10 each for being present where gaming implements were found at a Crawford run location. John J. Griffin faced a $100 fine for conducting a policy shop at No 6 Kirkland street. Richard Dick and William Wilson were fined $100 each for writing policy at No 6 Warrenton place, appealed. Michael King alias Gadley was fined $100 for writing policy at No 30 Kneeland street, appealed. Patrick Donegan Daniel H Quintard Fred Jones Daniel Johnston George Geary charged with writing envelope policy at No 5 Aiden street, fined $109 each. Thomas Curtis fined $5 for gaming. John Albee, charged with writing policy at No 4 Stoddard street, fined $100 and paid.
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Harrison Avenue
John C. Crawford
John J. Griffin
Kirkland Street
Richard Dick
William Wilson
Warrenton Place
Michael King
Alias Gadley
Kneeland Street
Patrick Donegan
Daniel H. Quintard
Fred Jones
Daniel Johnston
George Geary
Aiden Street
Thomas Curtis
John Albee
Stoddard Street
A GOOD LIST FOR ACTION AT POLICY HOUSES
A long inventory of policy dens is listed with addresses on Fanecull Hall square Exchange street Hayward place and more. John Albee pleaded guilty at No 4 Stoddard street and paid a 100 dollar fine. George A Stetson at 40 Howard street had case continued to March 30. James McAuley at 75 Devonshire street held in 500 dollar bonds until March 3. Charles Porter Frank Emerson and Charles (truncated)
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L. F. Crosby
Fanecull Hall Square
Parole Club
Faneuil Hall Square
Exchange Street
Hayward Place
Stoddard Street
Howard
Pitts Street
Howard Street
The
Knickerbocker Club
Lincoln Street
Corner Beach
Lincoln
Irving Street
North Anderson Street
Cambridge Street
Eliot Street
Main Street
Charlestown
Washington Street
R. C. Lloyd & Co
Waltham Street
Dana & Co
West Virginia Loan & Trust Company
L. F. Foster & Co
Charles Street
Province Street
Kendall Street
Treamiont
John Albee
Post
Prosecution in No 31 Howard Street Policy Case
Isaac F. Paul led the prosecution and Melvin O. Adams the defense as witnesses described the No 31 Howard Street premises. A. E. Wade testified about policy slips, payments to writers, and alleged attempts to influence court with bribes while denying any misconduct by himself. The defense argued proprietorship disputes and nuisance questions amid adjourned judgment. The piece ends with commentary on the Nine-Lived Lottery and its persistent exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 31
Clark
Porter
Witness
Emerson
Globe Fire Cig
Adams
Wade
Crosby & Williams
State Street
Howard Street
Boston Real Estate Exchange Dinner Highlights Awakening and Goals
About 150 members of the Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board attended the second annual dinner at Young’s Hotel. President F A Osborn and speakers lauded renewed vigor, proposed broader arbitration use, and urged frequent conferences to benefit members and the public, with plans to improve housing standards and curb pauperism through investment in Boston.
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Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board
Young's Hotel
F. A. Osborn
Robert Treat Paine
Fred Pope
Herbert Clark
George Dennison
G. N. Pierce
Walter Burgess
W. H. Blackwell
W.H. Lincoln
W. A. Smith
Charles E. Lord
Robert W. Lord
Joseph T. Brown
W. £. Edmonds
RB. S
Charles Morton
J. Morris Meredith
Boston
Exchange
West
Paine
Plague Ridden Steamer Advance Brings Yellow Fever Tragedy
Special to the Post from New York reports the United States and Brazil Mail Company's steamer Advance returning from Brazil with a severe yellow fever outbreak. Captain Crossman lists victims and recoveries among officers and crew, details dates from Santo Jan to Bahia, and notes eleven passengers aboard may land while some crew remain hospitalized or dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States and Brazil Mail Company
Advance
Santo Jan
Rio Janeiro
Crossman
River Platte
Upward move changes crowds and city life
A South End merchant tells a Postman that moving up Washington street eases crowded walks and allows faster traffic and lower prices. He praises clearer sidewalks, safer crossings, and a brisker atmosphere, noting bargain offers from C. T. Mooar Shoe Co and other shops along Washington street. Local businesses advertise boots, razors, catering, and paint as part of a growing “season for bargains.”
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South End
Washington Street
C. T. Mooar Shoe Company
Goodyear
C. T. Mooar
Cathedral
J. E. Ballentine
Wilson, Dearborn & Co
H. M. Temple
Temple’s Spa
B. A. Zaeder & Co
Columbian Theatre
Railroad Bridge
H. H. Green
Wanted ad for Colonial Express day train seats
Advertisers offer through tickets and drawing-room car seats on the Colonial Express from Boston to Washington. L Palmer, agent of Old Colony Railroad at 3 Old State House, is handling inquiries and securing seats for buyers.
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Boston
Washington
L. Palmer
Old Colony Railroad
Old State House
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Willimansett Aqueduct Company
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Bay State Gas Company
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Reek
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Willliam Alvensen
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Esut Sauer
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Petter Olsen
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Lae
Goodyear West
C. T. Mooar Shoe CO
Washington ST
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DEA
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R. Heinish & Sons
J. Wiss & Sons
J. E. _BALLENTINE
R. S. Simonds
Major Edgell
Beable
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Reiiabe
W. Hills & CO
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Eastern Distributers
California
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Dock Sa
Fallonil Mal
H.H. Green
Ocoeten’s
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Path Indo
T. S. Davis
Kce Dr
J. M. Temple
Ae O
Tracey
Col. Washington and
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Columbia
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