Entrance of Governor Boutwell Saluted at 86
A Massachusetts Republican Club dinner marks the 86th birthday of George 8 Boutwell. The Groton statesman, once a Democrat turned Republican, is hailed as a central figure in Massachusetts intellect and public life with a long career spanning governor and national service.
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George 8. Boutwell
Massachusetts Republican Club
Groton
Boutwell
Massachusetts
United States
Treasury
Goodwin pardon bill eyed as private aid to veterans
At a State House hearing the Goodwin pardon petition is framed as a veteran favor, raising questions of corporate influence and executive conduct while arguing the bill grants a special exemption to murderers who served in the Union Army. The committee is urged to investigate but the bill’s fate remains uncertain.
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Henry K. Goodwin
Massachusetts
Legislative Committee On the Judiciary
State House
Executive Branch
Goodwin
Callender
Clarence W. Rowley
Legislative Branch
Executive Council
Commercial groups protest campaign aid for Roosevelt
Commercial organizations are starting to denounce certain actions as campaign support for Mr. Roosevelt. The move prompts organized protest as the political season intensifies.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Massachusetts Mortarless Fourth Proposed to Curb Firecracker Dangers
A Massachusetts legislative proposal aims to restrict Independence Day fireworks by banning firecrackers longer than three inches, high explosive devices, toy pistols, blank cartridges, and similar dangerous items. The piece notes thousands of injuries yearly from toy pistols and dynamite crackers, arguing for stricter control and comparing to liquor laws protecting children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Massachusetts
Walter L Chaloner's watercolor exhibition travels
The Observant Citizen reports Walter L. Chaloner and Mrs. Chaloner presenting a fine watercolor exhibition featuring scenes from New Hampshire Massachusetts Canada California and Mexico. Their trip abroad enriched the collection and plans to move the show to Cleveland after Boston. The Chaloners own the Iris a genuine English houseboat and will dock it on Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire this summer.
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The
Appalachian Club
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Canada
California
Mexico
Walter L. Chaloner
Lake Winnipesaukee
N. H
Pension Bill Sparks Debate in Congress and Public Interest
The wholesale service pension bill, backed by the President, proposes $8 a month at 62 rising to $12 at 70 for Civil War veterans who served nine days and were honorably discharged. It would raise widows’ pensions and boost those already drawing the minimum, drawing sharp opposition as politically motivated and potentially duplicative of existing aid. In other items, soprano Helena Wetmore draws demand in Lowell and Newton with plans for a debut in the city, while Dorchester marksman Gustavus Petterson may visit Maine. Haverhill Mayor Roswell L. Wood recalls early business beginnings with a notable $5 horse that became a $24 sale, illustrating a long trading career. Inspector Colby of Lynn, famed for arrests of yeggmen, is described as the worst insurance risk yet revered for bravery and multiple near-death experiences.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Army
United States
Colby
Lynn
Pete the Pinch Inches Toward a Deathly Explosion
In this chapter Stealthy Steve and Pete the Pinch face off in a tense room. Pete threatens with a dynamite stick as Steve calmly smokes and deflects his killer plan, both weighing fate and family as the clock runs down.
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Steve
Baron Hizzizzan
Pete
Izizyouizz
Hal
WARI-COLORED WIVES AND SULTAN OF MOROCCO
A Paris Grande Revue item claims the Sultan of Morocco has wives of every skin shade from white Cassian to Niger Venus. The piece jokes about the variety of colors and names, noting possible colors like violet and blue, and humor about white and red wives.
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Morocco
Niger
Grande Revue
Paris
Lily
Venus
Reddy
First Ladies of Massachusetts Wife of Lawrence Mayor
Mrs Cornelius F Lynch wife of Lawrence mayor is described as loving home and family with five children aged 6 to 12. All children are regular attendants in public schools while Mrs Lynch is beloved locally and active in civic groups Philip Sheridan Colony and Pilgrim Fathers. The mayor often spends time with his children in the City Hall office.
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Cornelius F. Lynch
Lawrence
Lynch
Philip Sheridan Colony
Pilgrim Fathers
Freak Headlines for The Boston Post
Reader submissions showcase sharp punchy lines aiming for bright impact. The column collects terse, pointed phrases like freak headlines, inviting further edgy entries for the paper.
Linde Address Listed in Melrose Notice
T H Linde of 121 Grove Street Melrose is named in a local notice. The brief reference appears amid other street records and household listings from the Melrose area.
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T. H. Linde
Grove Street
Melrose
Maas
Congressman Conry Retains His Seat In a Crowded Electric Car
A political note reports Congressman Conry retaining his seat amid a crowded scene aboard an electric car. The piece mentions A J Pickens Jr and the address 274 Meridian Street East Boston in connection with the event.
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Conry
A. J. Pickens, Jr., Jr
Meridian Street
East
Boston
Samuel Roads Dies in Marblehead Editor and Publisher
Samuel Roads, Marblehead born editor and journalist, dies at 6:45 p.m. in his native town. A printer by trade, he rose to editorial management and ownership of the Marblehead Messenger, and was noted as genial and popular in Essex county.
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Marblehead
Jam
Samuel Roads
Essex County
Roadis
Marblehead Messenger
Notable Figures Share Hearts and Careers Across Pages
Professor John M Thayer argues heart education mirrors head learning in Amherst. J T Clary, chief master at arms aboard Nevada, marks 28 years aboard and 100 global trips. Rev J B Whelan of West Scranton serves 21 years unpaid. Ruth L Greeley of Winnetka launched Chicago charity aiding mothers and children, aided by Children’s Home and Aid Society. Murrray F Tuley of Chicago inspired School Children’s Aid Society aiding 3579 Chicago children last year with low admin cost. Alexis Grand Duke, linked to Russian navy, born 1850, famed for romantic affairs, visited the U S in 1880 with Sheridan.
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John M. Thayer
Amherst College
Bunyan
J. T. Clary
United States
Nevada
J. B. Whelan
West Scranton
Penn
Ruth L. Greeley
Winnetka, Ill
Chicago
New York City
Murray F. Tuley
Illinois
J. O. Lee
Grand Duken
Alexis
Ank
Monte Carlo
Czaricholas
St. Petersburg
Sheridan
History and Traditions of Marblehead Author Dies
The editor of the Boston Post and longtime contributor to Boston and Marblehead papers died after a life of public service. He authored History and Traditions of Marblehead and served in the Massachusetts General Court in 1884 1885 and 1886 as a Democrat.
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Boston
Post
Boston Post
Marblehead
Roads
General Court
Beautiful gowns worn by prominent society women
Miss Clara KE. Sears daughter of Mrs. Knyvet R. Sears of Beacon street tops the ultra fashion ward with her turquoise blue satin debut gown. The heavy duchesse satin skirt in full folds and a wide three inch hem accompanies a fluffy blue chiffon underruffle. A single large silver lace embroidered figure decorates the front plastron near the corsage.
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Clara KE. Sears
Knyvet R. Sears
Beacon Street
Sears
Cheerful Side of Pilgrim Character Highlighted
Mayflower descendants hear Winslow Warren defend a gentler Pilgrim persona at the 40th meeting in Hotel Vendome. He cites mild rules, old Bible notes, and a paradox of stern fasting with unexpected kindness, followed by music and an informal reception. Attendees include Mrs Higgins and navy wives among presiding ladies.
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Winslow Warren
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Hotel Vendome
Warren
Frank A. Higgins
Charles W. Bartlett
Commodore Bartlett
United States Navy
Bawin
KK. Moore
Captain Moore
Alice. B. Allyn
Walter Jenny
William A. Barry
Barry
Navy
Senator Roads Lifelong Public Servant Dies After Funeral Toward End
Sen enen meneame nee Seen a ca a in the Senate in 1887 and 1888, was returned to the House in 1899, 1900 and 1901. He also served as private secretary to Governor William E. Russell, resigning to accept President Cleveland's appoint ment of chief of the division of stationery printing and blanks in the Treasury Department. His last political bid was for Congress in 1903 against A P Gardner. Roads never married, his next of kin being his mother, a brother John L Roads, and sister Mrs William A Laskey. The funeral will occur on Saturday.
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Senenen Meneame
Senate
House
William E. Russell
Cleveland
Treasury Department
Ance
A. P. Gardner
Roads
John L. Roads
William A. Laskey
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Golden
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Charles Gilibert
Mr. Loeffler
Sigmund Zeisler
Reform Club
Mme
Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler
Helena Wetmore
Lowell
Newton
America
Gustavus Petterson
Longfellow Street
Dorchester
Maine
Mr. Petterson
Roswell L. Wood
Haverhill
Groveland
R. L. Wood
Newton Newkirk
Mrs. Miskell
BIG Boston Post
Sunday Post
Onrel
Isaneh
New York
Peter
Suburbington-on-the-Hudson
Genevieve
Maculiar Parker Company
Washington St
First Ladies OF
Bay
Alsen
Co. F. Lynch
Bob Evans
Gov. Bates
Emmons
George Crosby
Marble Street
Roxbury
Prince Henry
Sec. Curran
James F. Breen
Seven Street
South Station
Chelsea
A. B. Stephen
Atlantic Avenue
Jesse Pomeroy
J. H. Ward
Bowdoin Street
Colombia
P. J. Kelleher
Court Square
Daly
Cambridge
Cunningham
T. Glasser
Ala Somerville
Mark Hanna
Indorses Bryan
George F. Long
Lambert Street
Lydia Pinkham
Albert W. Dunn
Water Street
Haverhill, Mass
I. C. Westlake
Maple Street
Watertown
B. F. Morgan
Pearl Street
Julia Duff
Cw. J. WoLrughille
Contra Street
Sam Roads
SAM
St. Louis
Maryland
Senator Gorman
Pater
Walter
Mrs. Chatters
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