MorTo and the Northern Securities Conspiracy
The Boston Post warns that the Northern Securities Company signals broader plans for regional railroad trusts. It reports new securities firms in New Jersey and notes potential Eastern and continental consolidations. The paper urges Supreme Court action to prevent domination by these corporations.
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Northern Securities Company
Northwest
New Jersey
Southwestern Securities Company
Southern Securities Company
Eastern Securities Company
Supreme Court
High Tide of Pensions Debate In Congress
The House debated a pension appropriation of 139 million dollars, down from 145 million, with Rep Barney claiming a "high tide" of pensions. Critics warned the reduction isn’t permanent, citing Spanish and Philippine War veterans, continued expansion, and ongoing claims from volunteers.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Barney
Wisconsin
Grant
Garfield
Spain
Philippines
Luck at Monte Carlo shows Schwab’s gambling genius
The piece contrasts Charles Schwab and Lord Rosslyn at Monte Carlo, praising Schwab’s boldness and wealth while noting Rosslyn’s losses. It suggests Schwab should quit while ahead, as persistence at the tables risks downfall and national pride.
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Schwab
Monte Carlo
Mediterranean
United States Steel Corporation
M. Blanc
Monaco
United States
Lord Rosslyn
London Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Emperor of Corea Punishes Tax Officials Severely
Seoul reports the Korean emperor has ordered beheadings for tax collectors who diverted imperial revenues amounting to about 10 million dollars. Officials with as little as 2000 dollars diverted face execution, while the rest are to be allowed to live. The piece also notes embezzlers and trials involving Neely, Rathbone, and U S government cases in Havana and at national banks.
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Corea
Seoul
Grand Jury
Solomon the Great
Havana
Bill
Nell
Questioning efficiency of civilization and Corea rule
The speaker contrasts sending people into the community to repeat actions with the cutting off of heads. He questions whether civilized methods lack efficiency and cites the practical administration of the Imperial Majesty of Corea as an example.
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Corea
Rr Db
Ferries
Dennison
William F. McClellan
Boston
McClellan
East
Abolish Public Improvements Committee Says Alderman Tinkham
Alderman Tinkham endorses dissolving the public improvements committee as a tool to hide deals from public view. He argues the entire board acts in secrecy, depriving Boston citizens of knowledge about major legislation and grounds for actions. Democratic leaders risk trouble and discredit if the committee persists.
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Tinkham
Committee On Public Improvements
Board of Aldermen
Boston
Hart
Common Council
City Hall
President Hutchinson
Republican City Committee
Beacon
Tremont
Observant citizen notes on street life and public work in Boston
A compact column recounts pedestrians watching trolley wire tests on Washington Street near Boylston, the bustle of post office traffic through Devonshire Street, and observations on snowfall work, brewery health, and a portrait of Billy B. Van. It also covers rail heating practices, golf and chess fervor, a dramatic stage incident, and local political and social tidbits.
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Washington Street
Boylston
Billy B. van
Patsey Bolivar
Billy
Philadelphia
Morganocracy
Bogss
Shine
Broad Street Theatre
Lynn shoe workers relieved by police on slick thief gang
Inspector Fitzgerald and Wells report progress on cases against a gang of slick thieves. The shoestring workers in Lynn welcome the news. James McSweeney of 24 Willard Street contests Patrolman Hern's account of saving Lizzie McClellan Saturday night, claiming he was the savior.
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Fitzgerald and Wells
Lynn
Fitzgerald
Wells
James McSweeney
Williard Street
Hern
Lizzie McClellan
McSweeney
Juvenile Lectures and Miscellany in Chelsea
A quirky miscellany notes Professor Snodgrasse lecturing children on geology and stone use, with jokes about David and Goliath, followed by choppy Chelsea notes praising dry Sundays, political snags, and eccentric quotes from figures like Schwab and Rockefeller, plus brief cartoonish exchanges and asks about vacations and tunneling.
New England Hahnemann Association Elects Officers
The annual meeting at Young's elected Edmund A. Whitman as president and R. H. Stearns Julia Ward Howe Charles R. Codman William F. Whittemore H. M. Baker M. F. Dickinson Nancy T. Williams W. R. Burnham as vice presidents and G. V. S. Michaelis as corresponding secretary. Officers also include Wesley Lee recording secretary and Brearns assistant treasurer. President Whitman and Samuel Elder gave addresses on the association’s work.
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New England
Hahnemann Association
Young's
Edmund A. Whitman
R. H. Stearns
Julia Ward Howe
Charles R. Codman
William F. Whittemore
H. M. Baker
M. F. Dickinson
Nancy T. Williams
W. R. Burnham
Ef, Swain
Apple Salad With Crisp Celery Cups by Alice Whitaker
The Post's Illustrated Menu describes selecting slightly acid apples and crisp celery, washed and chilled to white, sliced thinly into crescents. Equal parts apple and celery suit most tastes, with mayonnaise or French dressing, and cups made from apple slices for serving, garnished with celery tips and walnut meats.
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Alice H. Whitaker
Love and Smallpox Test Nellies Two Suitors
A narrator recalls Nell and her two beaus, Bill and Willie, amid a smallpox quarantine. Willie, the shy sentimental suitor, proves steadier, bringing care and sweets while Bill proves brash but cowardly. Nell chooses Willie, who later confesses he had the disease, proving true character.
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Nell
Bill
Altoether
Willie
William
Billee
Music Gala At Mrs Morse’s Jamaica Plain Residence
Mrs Robert M Morse hosts a social musicale at Burroughs street Jamaica Plain tomorrow featuring vocalist Margaret Guckenberger sister of Alderman Gerry. Morse family known for music locally. audience includes Mrs Morse’s daughter Miss Morse. During Harvard years Bob Morse composed the popular march Up the Street.
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Robert M. Morse
Burroughs Street
Jamaica Plain
Margaret Guckenberger
Governor Crane Visits Washington For Private Reasons
Governor Crane of Massachusetts arrived in Washington and met with the President and Secretary Long. Reported cabinet talks were denied by a high authority, and Crane says the visit was for private reasons only.
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Crane
Washington
Massachusetts
Secretary Long
White House
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