Let the People Decide on a City Hall at Public Garden
In Mayor Fitzgerald’s inaugural address the proposal to build a new City Hall on the Public Garden faces opposition mainly on sentiment. The piece urges a Boston referendum, comparing to Tremont street rail restoration, arguing the issue is straightforward and the public should decide Yes or No. The article notes the Public Garden’s original purpose and the growing city’s needs, advocating an intelligent, decisive vote.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Tremont Street
Provident Case Prompt Action By Governor Guild
Governor Guild receives praise for promptly accepting resignations of two Savings Bank commissioners after the Provident Securities and Banking Company collapse. The piece calls for district attorney and police action, seeks disgorgement for nearly 9000 depositors, and urges strengthening savings bank law and enforcement while pursuing those responsible.
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Guild
Savings Bank Commission
Provident Securities and Banking Company
Moran
Financial Banco Games
Savings Bank
English Elections Open with Liberal Momentum in Parliament
Early results show Liberals gaining 18 seats and leading in 39 of 679 seats with 66 decided. Manchester shocks, Churchill elected in one seat while Balfour loses another, signaling a strong Liberal wave likely to yield a solid majority independent of Irish votes.
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House of Commons
Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Manchester
Winston Churchill
Arthur J. Balfour
Balfour
Laborites
Cleaning House in Life Insurance Reform Shifts in New York
Changes in personnel and methods driven by the probe of the three major New York life insurers have unfolded gradually to avoid a dramatic impact. A Missouri State superintendent's letter clarifies the broader perspective and the slow pace of the reforms.
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New York
Missouri
Insurance revocation and reform signals at New York Life
Superintendent Vandiver notes resignations of George W. Perkins and John A. McCall from key posts at New York Life, McCall restoring 235000 dollars including 85000 cash and a 150000 note. By-laws reformed as others promise further changes. Legislature, Jerome vows restitution, Hughes uses broom with results.
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New York Life
Vandiver
George W. Perkins
John A. McCall
McCall
Hamilton Lobby Fund
New York
Jerome
Hughes
A Proposed Beacon Street Riverside Street Plan in Boston
A Boston newspaper column argues for a new riverfront street along Beacon Street parallel to the Charles River. The plan would improve access, boost taxable property, and ease bridge and basin expenditure, despite objections from Beacon Street estate owners over riverfront frontage. Experts and courts would settle compensation details. The piece stresses public benefit and urges consideration without letting water front objections block a major improvement.
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Boston
Charles River
Beacon Street
Waltham's $11,000 Phone Building Nears Completion
Waltham reports the $11,000 New England Telephone Company building progressing toward finish but not ready for occupancy until spring. Installation of new equipment will take additional time before opening.
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Waltham
Dungland Telephone Company
Buec
The Great Actress Submits to All Precedent Nerves
Newton Newkirk recalls visiting Sarah Bernhardt at a Rosston hotel in a playful interview scene. He notes his calm, self deprecating approach as he greets the famed actress, who switches between French and English in witty exchanges about language and comfort.
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Sarah
Finnegan
Zee
Newton Newkirk
Newt
Noot
Rosston
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
Ty Ghe
Buttons
Tit
Madame Bernhardt Farewell Tour Revelations in Boston
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Sarah Bernhardt in Boston farewells and remarks on her last Canadas appearance. The interviewer notes her playful French banter, emotional moments, and a hint of finality as she jokes about never returning.
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Boston
Sarah
Mme. Bernhardt
Zee
Une Grande Triomphe
Canada
Zee Grande Passione
Zee Nobillemoshione
Zee Heart
Donnez
Correet
Franklin Birthday Tribute Highlights Boston’s Franklin
Boston honors Benjamin Franklin with a 200th birthday observance. The item catalogs his inventions and discoveries including the stove electricity lightning rod Gulf Stream map and early printing press. It also lists Franklin’s famous maxims urging frugality virtue and diligence.
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Boston
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Gulf Stream
Malthus
America
Observant Citizens Recall Liquor Bar Tale and Local Heroes
A Boston hotel lunch recalls a liquor store mix ups and a sharp remark about undertaker work. Cambridge bids farewell to Dr George Sherman who leaves ambulance service for private medical practice after saving lives and passing the state exam. Walter R Brinckerhoff, class of 92 English High School, is noted for a government appointment to study leprosy in Hawaii.
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Boston
Cambridge
George Sherman
Damien
Walter R. Brinckerhoff
English High School
Brinckerhoff
Hawaiian Islands
Lfe
Leather Goods Market Sparks with Curious Shopper Marks
A description highlights the finest Leather Goods available at CROSS stock. The text notes items show shoppers finger marks and some suffer branding initials burned into leather pieces. The tone conveys a lively, imperfect market with varied customer interactions.
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CROSS
Unusual Leather Sale Slashes Prices on Varied Goods
An unusual sale offers the highest grade leather articles at reduced prices. The stock includes many different kinds rather than large quantities of any one item, highlighting a diverse selection rather than bulk sameness.
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America
Lot of Reduced English Travelling Bags
English CROSS workshops offer a reduced lot of handmade travelling bags. Each bag is hand sewn and reflects the inimitable smartness associated with CROSS goods.
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CROSS
England
Sale on Damaged Cross English Gloves
A few gloves show slight sailage from window display and minor damage on steamer. Not enough to harm the goods, but the items must be sold at a great reduction to clear stock.
Boston Chronicle Receives Local News and Social Notes
South Boston residents report gas lighting problems after frost with calls for inspection. Ice boats and winter sports amuse Dorchester Bay memories. Newton High School girls impress with military precision marching. Alderman Ruggles' Chelsea bathhouse project gains support for a public bath at Chelsea North bridge. A needy street child is aided after hunger and cold. Patrick G. Slynn obituary notes a Chelsea telephone operator. Salient show business items include Howell Wansel invited for Villon role but unavailable. Castle Square group hosts a unique stag party organized by Charles and Mrs Mackay.
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Thomas E. Ruggles
Chelsea
Chelsea North Bridge
Boston
Baker sketches Palestine trip at Bos ton YM C U
Frank E. Baker of Abington described “A Horseback Trip Through Palestine With Pencil and Camera” with stereopticon views to a large Bos ton Young Men's Christian Union audience last evening. On Sunday Rev Daniel M. Wilson of Northfield will discuss “The Religion of Robert Burns” at the Burns Anniversary Service.
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Frank E. Baker
Abington
Palestine
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
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