Consolidation of Public Grounds Management Favored
The Boston Post argues for merging the department of public grounds with the Boston park department. It cites efficiency and economy, noting the superintendent Doogue’s work while urging a single forestry and boulevard board to oversee the Common and trees. The piece links consolidation to democratic governance and public accountability.
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Department of Public Grounds
Boston Park Department
Doogue
Carnegie predicts trains will reach 100 miles an hour
The article notes Andrew Carnegie predicted future trains could run at 100 mph. It explains that only on specially built straight roadbeds with electric propulsion could such speeds be achieved, since curving, existing rail lines cannot safely handle 100 mph.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Transit Commission urged to cut Boston board from five to three
The Boston Transit Commission seeks to reduce its membership from five to three. It argues rapid transit is no longer experimental, a settled policy exists, and the future work will be along tested lines. The move aims to maintain efficiency without quality loss.
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Boston Transit Commission
Boston
The
Transit Commission
New York Central Plans $35 Million Rail Entrance Reconstruction
The New York Central outlines costly plans to rebuild its New York City entrance after a fatal tunnel accident. Proposes two new side tunnels and electric local traffic to protect through trains, with stock issuance to fund the project and safety measures to be reviewed in the inquiry.
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New York Central Railroad
New York City
Observant Citizen Recites City Scenes and Notables
The column recalls a Park Theatre matinee crowd with Lotta and other stars seen entering from the lobby. It notes local transit quirks, lectures by Dr. O Howard, and state figures like Helen Winslow and William Fitzpatrick, plus police and military training updates.
The Show at Westminster and a Modern Democracy
Observers compare the Westminster pageant with modern life as Parliament opens. The pageantry seems archaic to a republic, while King Edward VII shows awareness of popular tastes and the English move toward practical democracy. The throne holds only a semblance of power as ministers prepare the speech.
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House of Commons
Edward VII
Edward
City Auditor refuses to publish alders carriage bills
The Boston City Auditor declines to furnish detailed 1901 carriage bills for publication, claiming the extra clerical work is excessive unless directed by the Aldermen. Public demand grows as residents seek transparency on the $11,000 to $12,000 spent on public carriages.
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Dodge
Tinkham
Boston
Steamship Tide and Traffic Delay on Tremont Street
A four horse drag halted on Tremont street after two horses fell, blocking traffic for over ten minutes. The driver unloaded sugar sacks near Parker House to ease the load while proposing windlass devices and pulley systems to aid ferry boats. A deck hand suggested deck-side windlasses to save time.
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Ant
School Street
Tremont Street
Parker House
Boston
Donovan
Hair Gray by Bacillus Metchnikoff Stirs Scientific Debate
A humorous column cites M Metchnikoff claiming a bacillus named pigmetophagus causes gray hair and efforts to combat it. The piece mocks hair dye industry, cites finances, and includes jokes about optimists, politics, temperance, and domestic scenes. Newton Newkirk reference appears.
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Metchnikoff
Metchintoff
Petition to settle two wars urged by Boston resident
H P Hadbourin of Cambridge calls for a national petition urging U S action in the Philippines and South Africa. He asks Congress to guarantee Philippine self government, urges an armistice between Britain and the Boer republics, and invites European nations to join in seeking peace, aiming for 100 000 signatures in Boston. He warns that failure would betray revolutionary ideals and erase local memorials.
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Sir
Great Britain
United States
Philippines
Boston
Cambridge
Charlestown
Concord
Lexington
Luzon
South Africa
Congress
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Bunker Hill Monument
Faneuil Hall
Old South Church
H. P. Hadbourin
Concord Avenue
Maas
Captain John C Silva presides at 16th Grand Harbor convention
Captain John C. Silva of the Dreamer served as grand captain at the 16th annual Grand Harbor convention of the American Association of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels of the United States in Washington. The gathering drew 62 delegates from nearly all states and included river steamers masters.
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John C. Silva
Lawson
Dreamer
Washington
Thomas W.lawson
American Association of Masters and Pilots of
United States
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Manila
Silva
Order
Boston
Boston Pilots’ Relief Association
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association of the United States
Red Star Line
Michael O’brien
Blanche
Volunteer Harbor No
American Association of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels
Commercial Street
Chickering
Sunday Poker Plot Sparks Family Scolding
In a Conditions Competition tale, Dollie recounts an afternoon when Cousin Reggie and Bobby Wood secretly gamble with a poker game on Sunday. Aunt Jane discovers the cards and coins, Dollie feigns innocence, and the scene ends with a sharp moral rebuke and relieved but wary sister Mary.
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Reggie
Mr. Wood
Mary
Jane
Mar
Bobby Ood
Aunt Jane
Reg
Dollie
la Mere
Dorothy
Ailas
Coulthurst Pushes Lower Fares for Suburbs
Representative John A. Coulthurst argues for cheaper suburban fares as the Legislature resumes. He cites Roslindale's long battle, growing public interest, and support from the Commonwealth Club and other suburban groups. He notes current fare structures on Boston area lines and asks railroads to justify higher charges outside Fitchburg.
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John A. Coulthurst
Roslindale
Commonwealth Club
Boston
Boston & Maine
New York Central
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Fitchburg
Winter Overcoats Slashed Prices Across Lot Selections
Our Goods and Prices advertises markdowns on winter overcoats with January pricing. Lot No 1 covers coats once $32 to $38 now $25.75, Lot No 2 coats $21.75, Lot No 3 unclear, Lot No 4 $14.75, Lot No 5 $11.75, Lot No 6 $8.75.
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Eeseeneeesenvevese
Men’s Pajamas Street Floor Finest Flannel Set
An advertisement offers men’s pajamas on the street floor made from high quality flannel and madras. The coat is single breasted with tailor made trousers and a fly front. Priced at 1.50 and 1.00 in a sale.
Pilgrim Shoe For Men Debuts In New Styles At Low Prices
The Pilgrim Shoe offers the best looking and best wearing value for the price. Made of patent calf vid kid velour enamel ebony kid and box calf. Latest shapes and lasts. Per pair 3.00 Better grades at 4.00 5.00 6.00 and 7.00 a pair.
Around the Store Offers to Measure for Men’s Suits
The shop promotes men’s suits at 19 dollars after recent prices of 25 28 and 30 dollars. The move aims to reduce stock while maintaining profits, noting January is time for stock taking and the upcoming 31st.
Flour price shrug hides hat price sharp talk
A humorous aside notes readers won’t be fooled by rising flour costs while sellers insist the same deal hides a sharper price gap. The piece pokes at high prices with a Mrs Partington reference and a $3.00 versus $2.00 hat comparison.
Surprising Economy of Gem Safety Razor $1.25
The offer urges readers to consider shaving costs and save by buying a Gem Safety Razor priced at $1.25 and using it for a period to cut expenses.
Gloves Odd Lots Sale To Clear Remaining Stock
Cleaning up sale of all odd lots and broken sizes for men gloves. Mocha real lambskin gloves at 1.00, Mocha suede gloves 50c, fine kid gloves 1.00, cashmere gloves 50c, boys mittens 50c. Limited sizes and inventory to close out.
Railroads and Rates Call for Legislative Power to Set Fair Transport
The text argues railroads operate as monopolies and are insulated from competition, making overcharges a severe form of extortion. It urges the Legislature to use its authority to revise rates, noting 20 years without suburban fare reductions amid increased traffic and railroad consolidations.
Heck er Post Installs Officers at G. A. R. Hall Boston
Friedrich Wecker Post No. 21 G A R held an installation at Turn Hall Boston with Comrade E R Jenniss of Post 26 conducting. New officers include Henry Apple commander Jacob Nagel senior vice Oscar Julius junior vice Oscar Schmidt adjutant Hinderlang chaplain Rothkopf surgeon Faul quartermaster Kirchgaessner officer of the day Guttwald officer of the guard Ladymeyer sergeant major Bamberg quartermaster sergeant Bamberg elected delegate to department convention Schmidt alternate.
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Friedrich Wecker
Boston
Turn Hall
E. R. Jenniss
Langley
Henry Apple
Jacob Nagel
Oscar Juius
Oscar Schmidt
H. Hinderlang
M. Rothkopf
G. Faul
L. Kirchgaessner
E. Guttwald
L. Davidmeyer
B. Bamberg
Bamberg
Department
Mrs Roosevelt Becomes Patroness for Southern Relief Ball
Mrs Roosevelt agrees to serve as patroness for the Southern Relief ball tied to the Confederate Veterans' Association of Washington. The charity helps descendants of Confederate soldiers. Mme Wu, wife of the Chinese minister, is also listed as a patroness.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ladies of the Southern Relief Society
Confederate Veterans’ Association of Washington
Herbert
Relief Society
Mme. Wu
Van Choate Electric Plant Sale Predicted in Boston
The Evening Telegram reports favorable prospects for winding up the Van Choate Electric Company affairs at a Boston court hearing next Monday. insiders expect the entire plant to be sold within days and a settlement with stockholders and creditors to follow, with speculation on the buyer of a highly equipped plant.
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Providence
R. I
Evening Telegram
van Choate Electric Company
Boston
America
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the Transit Commission
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Edith Bradford
Edith Butler
Mabel Bouton
Crissie Carlisle
Nettie Black
Clara Lane
Dorothy Chester
Helen Lucas
Washington Street
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O. Howard
Lowell Institute
Helen M. Winslow
Massachusetts
William H. Fitzpatrick
St. Gregory’s Church
Dorchester
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Winchester
G. S. Littlefield
William R. McIntosh
George H. Tinkham
G. H. Tinkham
George Henry
George ‘Holden
Herbert B. Howard
State Board of Insanity
Massachusetts General Hospital
Friedrich Karl Siegener
Back Bay
Westminster
AK Boris
Skule
Boralma
Mr. Lawson
New Hampshire
Mechanics’ Building
Mrs. Roosevelt
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Newton Newkirk
the Post
Sunday Post
Ethel M. Johnsons
Oliver Street
Everett
Coulthurst
Jordan Marsh CO
Hecker
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Southern Relief Society
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Prine Furniture Coo
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