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Massachusetts Mourns Loss of Governor Crane
W Murray Crane is lauded for six years as chief executive, praised for nonegalley plays and no preference to corporates. The passage commends his administration, business acumen, and fair appointments, while expressing hope for a possible return to public service.
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Massachusetts urged to fully back St Louis exposition
The Legislature should fund strong Massachusetts representation at the St Louis fair next year arguing it is a national and international concern. The St Louis exposition marks the Louisiana Purchase era and offers broad pride and commercial benefits for Massachusetts industries.
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Rights in the Streets Supreme Court ruling limits public rights
The Supreme Court in Boston rejects private property claims by telephone and electric light companies over street rights. It holds public street rights are held for the public, subject to regulation and termination, removing damages claims when streets are discontinued for public use. The decision clarifies that public rights belong to the people, not private corporations.
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Legislature Houses Organized With Little Friction Yesterday
The two Houses of the Legislature completed their organization yesterday with smooth procedures and only routine delays. Leaders indicated early cooperation and orderly conduct as sessions commenced, setting a cooperative tone for the new term.
President Jones in Senate Urges Swift Committee Action
Republican caucus backed Senator Jones as presiding officer with Speaker Myers guiding. Jones proposes tighter committee hearings, quicker reports, and limited debate to streamline legislature, hoping for efficient governance in the new session.
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Turn on the Light on Massachusetts Gas Scheme
The House action prompts an attorney general move to halt increasing Massachusetts Gas Companies stock from 30 million to 60 million. The editorial urges full disclosure, state regulation, and public protection against possible corporate evasion and consumer burden.
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Congressman Conry Visits Mayor Collins For New Year’s Congratulation
Congressman Conry called on Mayor Collins yesterday forenoon and congratulated him on his City Council address. He said he would travel to Washington next Saturday and vote to remove the duty on free coal. The Rev. Arthur A. Blair of Beverly’s First Universalist Church will be installed this evening with Rev. Charles Conklin delivering the sermon.
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All Sorts by Newton Newkirk in New Jersey trusts
Newton Newkirk delivers a column noting New Jersey earns about four million dollars yearly from large trusts it has chartered. The piece surveys the financial impact and trust landscape shaping the state’s economy and policy environment.
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Unfaithful husband meets Green Masked Beauty at ball
Harold Hirly, newlywed of three months, leaves a downtown engagement and enters a Waldorf Astoria masked ball. He flirts with a green masked woman, only to discover his wife Ethel nearby. She reveals she promised to accompany him home, setting up a startling confrontation.
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Darkest day in Boston history shows coal failure
A dated bird's eye view of Boston on Tuesday January 6 1902 marks a somber moment as soft coal proves unsuccessful in the Hub. The caption notes the day as the darkest in the city’s history and offers the image for future historic reference.
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Chicago theory on lemon juice killing germs in water
A correspondent asks about a claimed Chicago theory that lemon juice destroys germs in drinking water. The idea suggests germs avoid lemonade and die when exposed to it, but no scientific evidence or credible sources are provided to support this claim.
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Faint Heart and the Nantasket Groom in a Jest
A bashful young man from Nantasket wished to wed but had no nerve to ask. He stayed secluded in his own house. The quaint tale lampoons his timidity with a playful punchline about his social awkwardness.
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Incorruptible New York Man Rejects Breakfast Briquette
A New York State man tried a fuel briquette substitute for coal as breakfast food, gnawed half, discarded the rest, and swore he would not write a testimonial for that breakfast even for $1000. The item is part of a dated montage of bargain ads and quirky quotes with holiday and sale notices.
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One Day Crisp History Of The Battle Of New Orleans
The note recalls the January 8 1815 battle where General Packenham with 12000 British faced General Jackson and 6000 riflemen. Peace from Ghent had yet to reach news crews, and Packenham retreated after stiff American fire showing hauteur and comic retreat.
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Ames Building Ball Sticks at Noon in Half Time Glitch
The Observant Citizen reports Governor Bates will lead for twelve months at least, noting the long road to the inevitable change. The Ames building noon ball hung at half time, stuck midway on the pole as readers learn farmers plan to destroy grasshoppers and locusts.
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Storer Enters Vienna Society
The Vienna carnival season opened with a court ball at the Imperial Palace attended by Emperor Francis Joseph Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the imperial family. United States Ambassador Storer and his wife debuted in Austrian society joining other embassy members and officials. Storer drew notice for his height and plain evening dress among the gorgeously dressed guests. Also present were Secretary Hale Mrs. Hale Second Secretary Reyes and Captain Harris the military attache.
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Negroes sail for Liberia from Georgia in steerage
In the steerage of the White Star line steamship Teutonic which sailed today for Liverpool were 32 colored men 12 women and 10 children bound for Liberia to settle. They come from Irwin county Ga. One man said they are poor farmers selling out to begin life anew. The party has about 20 dollars.
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Boston Young Men's Congress elects officers at Ballou Hall
The 52d session at Ballou Hall 30 West Street elected J. J. Conlan as speaker Myron E. Pierce as vice speaker and Albert F. Flint as clerk. A central measure called for removing duties on coal and beef and suspending the law restricting foreign vessels in coastwise trade. after a spirited debate the resolve was adopted.
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Will of Mrs. L. M. Goodnow Bequests Five Groups
In the will filed yesterday in Cambridge Mrs. L. M. Goodnow leaves $500 to each of six beneficiaries the Woman's Baptist Home Missionary Society the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society Avor Home Cambridge Cambridge Home for Aged People and the Baptist Church in Cambridge incorporated by Chapter 6 Acts of 1818.
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Bookcase Coupon Offers Free Bookcases to Readers
A promotion offers 31 volumes in all with nine editions and American additions plus a guide. A limited number of bookcases will be given free to Boston Post readers who respond promptly using the Bookcase Coupon shown opposite. Send in immediately. street state.
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Everglades Honeymoon Adventure Turned Test of Love
A river voyage from Punta Gorda to Fort Myers unfolds into a campfire romance amid an expedition crew including a colonel his wife and college friends. A P and O steamer encounter ends with grounding. amid Everglades camp Ruth accepts one proposal and declines another as rivals circle.
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May reopen Indianola post office
Mrs Minnie Cox, former Indianola postmistress, and her husband and a Black assistant traveled through Columbus en route to Birmingham. She said she expected to regain the Indianola post office despite resigning under pressure from a few residents, noting broad local endorsement and continued friendship from many prominent citizens.
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Shuman Corner Reduction Sale Before Stock-Taking
Shuman Corner offers a clearance on ladies fine kid and enamel calf lace shoes. Prices drop from 34 to 5 dollars and further to 2.95 dollars. A. Shuma & Co.
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