Lodge Attacks Foreign Trust Over Ocean Subsidy
Senator Lodge charged that a foreign steamship trust controls Pacific and South American trade and fixes freight rates. He argued the Gallinger bill would end this power and reduce the cost of carrying American goods abroad. The second item praises Frohman Rostand production with Miss Adams captivating the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
Pacific
Lodge
Gallinger
South America
New York
Frohman
Rostand
Miss Adams
McGuire Held for Cave-In Fatalities in Dorchester
Dorchester contractor Martin McGuire appeared in South Boston court on a criminal negligence charge for the deaths of Barney Kelley and Adam Marchinewicz. The case was continued to February 2 with a five thousand dollar bail. The cave-in happened while excavating behind the Polish Church on Dorchester Avenue. Captain Dugan and Patrolman Ferguson testified for the government, with John H. Leahy for McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McGuire
Dorchester
South Boston
Barney Kelley
Adam Marchinewicz
Dorchester Avenue
Captain Dugan
John H. Ferguson
City Point
John H. Leahy
McGuire
Maude Adams Stars in Staged Rostand Farce at Knickerbocker
Audience packs the Knickerbocker Theatre as Maude Adams delivers a unique if uneven Chantecler production. Critics praise the first act and Adams performance while deeming the poetic translation thin and not especially impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ifrohma_ MAUDE ADAMS
Chantecler
May Blayney
New York
Rostand
Knickerbocker
Maude Adams
Miss Adams
Peter Pan
Atlantic
Burned man saved from sea after gasoline blaze
James Manuel a boiler maker on the steamship James S Whitney suffered burns and prevented from jumping into icy harbor waters by Nevin Burnstein chief engineer and Charles McNamara quartermaster. A 10 gallon gasoline can exploded while Manuel used it to fuel a plumbers torch and fumes reached a lighted torch nearby. Manuel received treatment at the relief station and went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Manuel
James S. Whitney
Nevin Burnstein
Charles McNamara
Manuel
Mrs Foss For Park School In Boston Faces Closure
The School for Tuberculous Children at Franklin Park, the first outdoor municipal school for consumptive children in the nation, is set to close on February 1. A hearing led by Trustee Chairman Edward McSweeney will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Tremont building to argue for and against the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park
United States
Edward McSweeney
Tremont
Eugene N. Foss
Hospital School
Fathers and Mothers
20Th Century Club
Dorchester Woman's Club
Greater Boston
Boston
Mayor to Appoint Potts to Consumptives Hospital Board
Mayor Fitzgerald plans to name John E. Potts of Roslindale to the Board of Consumptives Hospital Trustees to fill the vacancy after Herbert F. Price resigns. Potts, a Carpenters Union leader, is a prominent labor figure. If confirmed, the June decision to close the Tuberculosis School at Junklin Park may be revisited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Potts
Franklin Park
Fitzgerald
Auburn Street
Roslindale
O SULLIVAN TO GIVE CLUB BURNS PORTRAIT
Dana Pond the New York artist has completed a portrait of Robert Burns commissioned by Humphrey O Sullivan to present to the Lowell Caledonian Club. The club marks Burns birthday with a ceremony at Colonial Hall and Mr O Sullivan attends as a club member.
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Dana Pond
New York
Humphrey O’sullivan
Robert Burns
Lowell Caledonian Club
O'Sullivan
Colonial Hall
O’sullivan
Come-back Tom Hughes First Washington Payroll Player
The text notes that the "come-back" Tom Hughes was the sole player on Washington's 1907 payroll and that all other discards except Falkenberg have left the major leagues.
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Tom Hughes
Washington
Falkenberg
Assessors Uncover New Riches Raise Local Taxes
Assessors report over 50 million dollars in newly discovered property from recent levies, adding about 750 thousand dollars in taxes to towns. West Stockbridge's valuation now surpasses last spring, enabling a full tax-free year next year. Nahant and Marshfield show multi‑million rises. Hardwick adds 550 thousand to a 552 thousand base. A list details towns with over 100 thousand added to personal property value and the corresponding tax levy.
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West Stockbridge
Nahant
Marshfield
Hardwick
Beverly
Cambridge
Concord
Lyamingham
Great Barrington
Harvard Wee
Lexington
Lowell
Milton
Orange
Princeton
Somerville Ae
Springfield
Tewksbury Nee
Walpole She Ee
Waltham
Webster
West Stockbridge Ween
Westfield Wise
Weston Eee
Winchester Owe A
Worcester Eee E
Yarmouth
Leggett Accused of Stealing Jewelry in Divorce Case
Mrs. Helen G Leggett testifies her husband William H Leggett stole jewelry including an engagement ring and failed to support her. She married in Somerville in 1905, lived in Toronto, later moved to Boston, and says he has not contributed to her support since returning from Toronto. The trial resumes with expected further evidence on non support.
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Helen G. Leggett
William H. Leggett
Boston
Toronto
Canada
Mill Owner serial continues in Sunday Post
Four full pages of The Mill Owner, presented in book form, captivate fiction fans in the Sunday Post. An even more engaging instalment is promised for next Sunday.
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Sunday Post
Moore's death attempt fails in Atlanta jail
William L. Moore also known as C. C. Kennedy, sought by Boston police for bigamy and forgery, attempted suicide by eating sulphur heads from matches after a mysterious woman visited his cell. He was saved with emetics. He faces charges including forged checks and a 1908 Boston marriage while already married.
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Atlanta
William L. Moore
C. C. Kennedy
Boston
Mass
Moore
West Palm Beach
Caroline F. Heggman
Geneva C. Felt
Burlington
Iowa
Michael Dowd
David Fox
John A. McCormack
Florida
Judge Rules Desertion Suit Timing Questioned
Judge Lloyd II White condemned filing a divorce suit on desertion just after the three year limit, saying it blocks reconciliation. Dr Arthur S Hudson of Huntington avenue sues Minnie L Hudson for desertion on Nov 6 1907. witnesses corroborate. Judge White reserved decision.
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Lloyd II. White
Suffolk County
Arthur S. Hudson
Huntington Avenue
Minnie L. Hudson
Ancients Plan London Visit for 875th Anniversary
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company considers chartering a steamer to London for the 875th anniversary of the Honourable Artillery Company of London. They must secure an invitation before traveling, despite boasting plans for lavish entertainment to match the 1896 visit.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
London
Honourable Artillery Company of London
Little
Isle
London Company
Governor to Fill Superior Bench Seats Next Week
Governor Foss has not decided whom to appoint to the Superior bench after Judge Bond's death and Judge Harris’s election to Congress. A successor to Bond may be sent to the executive council next Wednesday as letters from lawyers pour in and the governor aims for merit over politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss
Daniel W. Bond
Robert O. Harris
Congress
Bond
Executive Council
Rhode Island Financier William G Roelker Dies
William G Roelker of Providence and Newport died in New York at age 60. A noted Rhode Island financier he belonged to the New York Yacht Club and Metropolitan Clubs of New York and Washington and was a director of Newport Trust Company. He studied in Berlin Geneva and Harvard Law School and in 1894 briefly sought the U S Senate before withdrawing in favor of George P Wetmore. He leaves a widow and five children.
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Newport, R. I
New York
William G. Roelker
Providence
Rhode Island
Home gymnasium lessons continue in Sundays Post
The next Sun day’s Post offers a home gymnasium lesson series with valuable exercises for boys and girls, including illustrated guidance and routines to practice at home.
Lomasney Victorious in House Fight Over Lynn Police Justice
Martin Lomasney led the minority to defeat Judiciary Chairman Saunders as House regulars failed to force a roll call. The Lynn police justice bill faced recommitment requests from Bogue of Lynn but the Judiciary committee refused to reopen the measure. The bill, previously adverse, returns to the committee to stand on its report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lomasney
Judiciary
Saunders
House
Lomasney
Lynn
Bogue
Committee On Judiciary
Birdman’s Ship Aflame In Air
Svendsen a Danish aviator flying a Voisin aeroplane heard spectators shout then saw flames bursting from the frame work He descended quickly and landed safely just as disaster loomed The machine was destroyed in Copenhagen on January 24
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Copenhagen
Svendsen
Officer shoots self to banish sins in Brooklyn dorm
New York January 24 Patrolman William J Fairbrother told colleagues there is only one way to rid himself of sins then fired a bullet into his abdomen at the Amity street police station dormitory in Brooklyn. He probably will die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Fairbrother
Amity Street
Brooklyn
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Park School
Club Burns
Tremont St
Parker
Manhattan
New England
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Frederick J. Macleod
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James KE. Cotter
Hyde Park
Thomas F. Cassidy
Adams
John H. Casey
Michael J. Sughrue
John H. Burke
Henry V. Cunningham
Ballot Law Commission
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
David O’connell
Worcester
Thomas P. Riley
Malden
James B. Carroll
Edmund A. Whitman
John D. McLaughlin
Washington St
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