Private homes as museums spark duty exemption debate
Dr Angell cites Mrs Gardner case to argue a home owned and opened to the public could import art free of duty if a Massachusetts corporation controls access. Boston collectors and dealers weigh public access, tax avoidance, and potential harm to art trade as experts split on legality and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Jack’ Gardner
Venetian Palace
The
Fenway
United States
Jack
Venetian
Post
Massachusetts
General Loring
Boston Art Museum
State House
New Jersey Farmer Finds Maine Wife After Local Search Fails
Henry Lawrence of Mt Freedom, New Jersey, advertised for a wife after failing to find a suitable partner locally. Minnie Betts of Bath, Maine, answered, visited his home, and the couple married a short time later at Succussunna Presbyterian Church. The bride is described as fair, fat, and 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N. J
Henry Lawrence
Mt. Freedom
Maine
Lawrence
Ida Hutton
Akron
Fast liner for Prince Henry voyage eyed by Berlin
A North German Lloyd telegram says Prince Henry’s sailing date is not fixed yet and a fast liner may depart outside the published schedule to New York. The imperial yacht Hohenzollern will be freshly painted at Koboken on arrival to look festive. Prince Henry is expected in Berlin next Thursday for court festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
Lloyd Steamship Company
Bremen
Prince Henry
New York
Admiralty
Comany
Hoenzollern
Koboken
Nawn Sued Over Stone Blasting Near Jamaica Plain Home
Frank Seiberlich of Jamaica Plain sues Harry P. Nawn for 5000 alleging blasting near Seiberlich’s Centre and Boylston corner house caused damage. Seiberlich claims blasting was negligent and unskilled. Nawn has not yet answered the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Nawn
John L. Kelly
Frank Seiberlich
Mr. Seiberlich
Centre
Boylston
Jamaica Plain
J. Nawn
Selberlich
Nawn
Seiberlich
Horatio D Newton Dead In East Boston
Horatio D Newton headmaster of the Franklin School died at home in East Boston after a two week illness from heart disease. He was born in Truro in 1852 and educated in Truro and Chatham before graduating from Bridgewater Normal School. He taught in Bristol and Middlesex counties and later led Lyman and Emerson Schools in East Boston. He served about two years as Franklin School master and was active in Saratoga Street M E Church and schoolmasters clubs. He leaves a large family and funeral is set for Saturday at Saratoga Street M E Church with Glenwood burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio D. Newton
Franklin School
East Boston
Mr. Newton
Truro
Adin H. Newton
Everett
Chatham
Bridgewater
Newton
Bristol
Middlesex
Lyman
Emerson
Boston
Saratoga Street
M. E
Schoolmasters
Jennie Newton
F. A. Patterson
H. H
EB. C
A. GH. Newton
Frank J. Newton
Somerville
M. E. Church
Glenwood
Mulrey Sues Over Will Settlement Fees
John R. Mulrey, once convicted in Suffolk panel Court of complicity in teaming frauds, faces a civil action in Superior Court brought by Attorney George R. Swasey. Swasey claims Mulrey hired him for $425 to settle the will and meet with executors and others amid Roxbury benefactor's estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Mulrey
Suffolk Panel
Boston
George R. Swasey
Superior
Roxbury
Swasey
Suit Over $100000 Deed Heard In Supreme Court
A bill of equity by Auburn W. Tee against Solon W. Lee and others as executors of Charles M. Lee and George M. Lee seeks to set aside a Athol real estate conveyance valued around 100000 on grounds of fraud. Defendants demur, arguing matter belongs in Probate Court via executor accounting and bond actions. Supreme Court reserved decision. Lawyers: Herbert Parker and F H Chase for plaintiffs. Johnson Clopp Underwood and S P Smith for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn W. Tee
Solon
W. Lee
Charles M. Lee
W. Starr Lee
George M. Lee
Athol
Gens
Supreme Court
Herbert Parker
F. H. Chase
Johnson, Clopp & Underwood
8. P. Smith
Royal Blue Line Tours to Washington and Florida
First Washington excursion leaves Boston Friday January 17 with dates February 28 March 14 28 April 11 and 27 May 9 at 25 dollars covers all expenses except suppers on Fall River line. Florida excursion leaves Boston January 27 with February 10 and 24 dates at 61 dollars covers hotel at Jacksonville. Tours include Old Point Comfort Richmond and more. Apply to Joseph P. Taggart N E P A 211 Washington street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Blue Line
Washington
D.C
Florida
First Washington
Boston
River Line
Doven
Ashington
Philadelphia
New York
First Florida
Gat
Jacksonville
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Joseph P. Taggart
Washington Street
Reform convention debates religion and politics at Park Street Church
A national reform convention met at Park Street Church. Speakers from Protestant groups urged Bible-based government, attacked the US Constitution's alleged immorality, and pressed religious instruction in public schools. They praised Protestant unity and criticized Catholic influence and Catholic leadership.
Irish American banquet highlights immigrant heritage and navy origins
At the American Irish Historical Society banquet in New York, Thomas J. Gargan of Boston extols Irish Americans' contributions in government, war, and commerce. He notes three generations of Thomas O Selfridge in the US Navy and recalls Lord Lyndhurst’s Irish lineage. Addresses by Joseph T. Lawless and Father John J. McKay accompany election of officers and minor council changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas J. Gargan
Boston
American-Irishistorical Society
Irish Society of Boston
Thomas O. Selfridge
United States Navy
Lord Lyndhurst
Copley
Imerick
Aoe
United States
Emmett
Grea Republic
Joseph T. Lawless
Norfolk
Virginia
John J. McKay
Chicopee
Mass
John D. Crimmins
Morgan J. O’brien
Thomas Hamilton Murray
John C. Linehan
Concord
N. H
Thomas B. Lawlor
Executive Council
T. St John Gaffney
D. J. O’connell
Washington, D. C
James Sullivan
Providence
R. I
Patrick F. Boyle
Newport
Reverend Edward Horton Ill At Home In Lexington
Lexington January 14 The Rev Edward A Horton president of the Unitarian Sunday School Union is ill at his home with bronchitis The attending physician expects an early recovery good for this noted church leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Edward A. Horton
Unitarian Sunday School Union
Henry Waitt Improves, Returns Home After Hospital Case
Henry Waitt of Waitt and Bond showed marked improvement and was discharged from Newton Hospital to his home yesterday afternoon. He suffered a heart trouble while driving in Waban on Monday, but doctors say the attack is temporary and not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Waitt
Waitt & Bond
Newton Hospital
Mr. Waitt
Waban
Blondin Suspect Said Near Bathurst New Brunswick
A State police letter from Bathurst reports P. J. Vendt believes Joseph Wilfred Blondin, alias Kelley, is nearby and could be captured easily. Vendt requests a reward details and a photo plus full description be sent to Bathurst. Earlier a second Blondin suspect near Bathurst was found to be unrelated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wilfred Blondin
Boston
Bathurst
N. B
P. J. Vendt
Blondin
Kelley
Mr. Vendt
New Brunswick
Arrested as He Left Jail John Corbett Larceny Charge
John Corbett a repeat thief with prior arrests and an escape from Dorchester court on Aug 9 1900 was captured by Inspector Gaddis as he exited the East Cambridge House of Correction. He is held on a charge of larceny involving about $100 in jewelry and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corbett
Houses of Correction
Dorchester Court Room
Gaddis
East Cambridge House of Correction
Morse buys stock in Gardiner banks amid consolidation talk
Gardiner Mo January 14 Charles W Morse the Ice King is purchasing large blocks of national bank stock in Gardiner He has acquired all stock owned by the Gardiner Savings Institution in one lump Changes in directors across the three banks suggest possible unification into a single national bank in the city indicating a significant shift in local banking landscape]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner, Mo
Charles W. Morse
Gardiner Savings Institution
Sones
It 14th Annual Ball of Society St John the Baptist
The 14th annual ball of the Society St John the Baptist was held in Berkeley Hall last night with about 300 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball of Society
St. John the Baptist
Society St. John the Baptist
Berkeley Hall
J. Achille Vincent
Ball of Society St. John the Baptist
Hall Decorated For Concert With Grand March
The hall was trimmed with red white blue and French mottos. Fees was a concert from 8 to 9 o'clock. J Achilles Vincent served as floor director assisted by E Trippenier Eugene Dube and 12 aides. President Robitaille and his sister Miss Eugenie led the grand march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fees
J. Achilles Vincent
E. Trippenier
Eugene Dube
Robitaille
Eugenie
Rathbone testifies as Havana fraud trial resumes
Estes G. Rathbone former Cuba director general of posts faces cross-examination with private letters to ex-Postmaster General Smith read aloud. He denies involvement in any campaign for his civil Governor of Cuba appointment, noting he opposed the effort and informed the President and Postmaster General. The Neely case also presents Neely's petition letter for Rathbone's appointment, which Rathbone says he only learned of six weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Neely
Rathbone
Smith
Charles F. W. Neely
City Briefs From South Boston and Nearby
Howard G Bean 24 living at 219 West Second Street South Boston fell down stairs injuring back and neck. E H Russell 168 West Brookline Street reports theft of black raglan overcoat gloves and silk handkerchief valued at 25. A citizen reports possible fire at 186 Gold Street three story building. Estella Gordon 82 Appleton Street fell at Atlantic Avenue and Pearl Street with serious injuries. Box 135 alarm for fire on first floor of three story dwelling 541 East Seventh Street Southton owned by Mary Kerver overturned stove caused it. William Schoelfeldt 41 of 12 Sewall Street Roxbury fell on sidewalk in front of 8 Medford Court and fractured left ankle. New England Railroad Club executive committee dined at egt minster. Louis Dever 9 Endicott Court had ear bitten off by horse while at work in stable on Salem Street treated at Emergency Hospital. John O Donnell 6 Granite Street severe fight near A Street and Dorchester Avenue head injuries sent to Emergency Hospital. James E Crawford 20 Grove Street fell Monday night sprained ankle at City Hospital.
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Howard G. Bean
West Second Street
South Boston
E. H. Russell
West Brookline Street
Division 5
Gold Street
Boston
Estella Gordon
Appleton Street
Atlantic Avenue
Pearl Street
East Seventh Street
Southton
Mary Kerver
William Schoelfeldt
Sewall Street
Roxbury
Medford Court
New England Railroad Club
Egtminster
Louis Dever
Endicott Court
Salem Street
John O'Donnell
Granite Street
Dorchester Avenue
O’donnell
James E. Crawford
Grove Street
City Street
City Hospital
Peruna touted as cure for various female ailments
Letters from Arabella MacDonald and Eva Bartho praise Peruna for backaches, headaches, leucorrhea, and womb ulceration, claiming relief after months of use. Belva Lockwood endorses Peruna for colds, hay fever, nerves, and general health. Readers are urged to consult Dr. Hartman and request a free Peruna Almanac.
Russia and United States cordial goodwill noted at New Year reception
In St. Petersburg the Csars told the United States ambassador they were pleased by reports of good feeling toward Russia in America and said the sentiment was mutual. In Manila government employee breakdowns are rising from overwork, with a Saturday half holiday likely to be introduced.
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ST. Petersburg
Csar
Czarina
United States
Russia
Manila
United States Commission
Senator Prowse Dies in Prince Edward Island
News reports confirm the death of Senator Prowse of Prince Edward Island. The same dispatch notes a Supreme Court decision upholding the province’s prohibition act and lists other regional incidents including a fatal streetcar collision and a factory fire.
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Halifax
Prowse
Prince Edward Island
Supreme Court of
ST. Louis
Medring- House
Frank Fitzgerald
New York
Daniel
Lamont
Manhattan Trust Company
Edward Tuck
New Haven
Conn
Henry M. Sedle
Yale
Edward F. Corrigan
Superior Court
Zeukero Discharged After Self Defense Finding
Antonio Zeukero was discharged by Judge Sullivan in the Municipal Criminal Court yesterday after evidence showed he acted to protect himself from strangers robbing him. Charles Myers was struck by accident during the incident. The robbers escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Zeukero
Sullivan
Municipal Criminal Court
Charles Myers
North End
Meyers
Boston Merchants Association Election Ticket Unveiled
At the annual meeting held today at 77 Bedford Street the association set the agenda for officer elections. The proposed ticket includes Amory A. Lawrence for president with A. Shuman Oscar H. Sampson as vice presidents Arthur C. Farley as treasurer and a slate of directors led by Edwin F. Atkins Josiah E. Bacon Robert B. Burnett James Richard Carter John Cobb Harry Cumner Eugene N. Fossa John Hopewell Francis B. Sears Andrew G. Webster Edward B. Wilson and John G Wright. Erwin H. Walcott named clerk with Frank F. Davidson William E. Worcester on the auditing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Merchants’ Association
Bedford Street
Amory A. Lawrence
A. Shuman
Oscar H. Sampson
Arthur C. Farley
Edwin F. Atkins
Josiah E. Bacon
Robert B. Burnett
James Richard Carter
John ©. Cobb
Harry W. Cumner
Euigene N. Fossa
John Hopewell
Francis B. Sears
Andrew G. Webster
Edward B. Wilson
John G Wright
Erwin H. Walcott
Frank F. Davidson
William E. Worcester
Dry Goods Merchants Dinner Speakers Advise Stock Turns
The New England Dry Goods Association held its annual meeting and dinner at Young's last evening with about 75 members present. J. A. Cochran presided and introduced speakers James Edgar and L. B. Beynick who discussed the topic Now Stock Can be Turned Seven Times a Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Dry Goods Association
Young’s
J. A. Cochran
James Edgar
L. B. Beynick
Salem Polo Team Triumphs Over Portland 7 3
Salem polo team defeated Portland 7 to 3 on the local rink tonight. The locals played a fine team game while Warner and Mallory led the visitors with strong individual efforts. A transfer rumor to Woon socket, R I, is denied by the Salem management.
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Salem
Portland
Warner
Mallory
Woonsocket
R. I
Windeler wins veteran squash trophy in four sets
At the Country Club next Saturday evening the carnival and illumination night will be held. In the veterans final George H. Windeler defeated Geoffrey M. Wheelock after four sets by scores 12-15 15-12 15-10 15-8. The novice final will feature G F Brown Jr and Barda Tilton with Tilton beating Fuller and Brown defeating Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Windeler
Geoffrey M. Wheelock
Mr. Wheelock
Mr. Windeler
G. F. Brown, Jr
Barda Tilton
Mr. Tilton
F. Fuller
Mr. Brown
F. F. Hood
Beall Expelled as Western League Expands
The Western League and National Association meet in Kansas City. A. B. Beall is expelled for trading Minneapolis parks to George Tebeau for Denver property. Denver franchise awarded to D. C. Packard. Committees appointed to visit candidate cities and report to President Whitfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Western League of Professional Baseball
National Association of Minor Leagues
A. B. Beall
Minneapolis
Western League
Beall
George Tebeau
Denver
P. T. Powers
J. H. Farrell
M. H. Sexton
National Board of Arbitration
National Association
D. C. Packard
Whitfield
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David Kennedy
Easil
Kennedy
James H. Montgomery
M. D
the Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene
New York City
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
the Post
Rondout
N. Y
Boston Post
New Jersey
Prince
Gro Ik
Grocers
BROS
Cornhill
Summer St
Mulrey
Park Street
S McNaugher
First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Addison P. Foster
New England Sabbath School Union
Songland
America
J. M. Foster
Second
Presbyterian Church
H'e
Bryan
God
Hays
MakKinley
G. M. Robb
Stephen W. Nickerson
England
A. C. Dixon
A. A. Berle
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Great Britain
Philippines
Eaglan
South Africa
Edward M. Taylor
A. H. Plumb
James H. Earle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
B. E. Bergeson
Rome
Germany
Episcopal England
Whlon
E. A. Horton
Purdy
Perua
Arabella MacDonald
Phillip St
Albany, N. Y
Eva Bartho
East 12Th St
Troy
Peruna
Belva Lockwood
Peruna Medicine Co
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
News of the World
Zeukero
Merchants Association Ticket
DRY Goods Merchants
George Tebsou
WM. Albrecht
New England
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