Transit dispute delays Boston tunnel plan amid Fourth of July reflections
The Elevated company appeals the Transit Commission route for a new Boston tunnel, delaying construction while the State Board of Railroad Commissioners reviews the plan. The piece argues against pre-Fourth pre celebrations and urges preserving the Glorious Fourth’s integrity with no night-before explosions.
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Elevated Company
Transit Commissioners
Washington Street
Elevated
Transit Commission
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Boston
Three Cup Defenders Go Down In Fresh Breeze
The Columbia, Constitution, and Reliance all suffered damage and a crewman was lost as the three cup defenders failed in a 20 mile per hour wind. Critics urge rational yachting over wasteful extremes that threaten safety and seaworthiness under the New York Yacht Club trophy rules.
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Cup
Mr. Morgan
Columbia
Constitution
New York Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
Irrigation Law Promises Far-Reaching Profits and Graft
The piece warns that the irrigation law opens vast profits and that graft has begun. It cites the general land office commissioner noting townships entered by single entities and lands sold far below value, causing losses exceeding $100 million in timber lands at low prices.
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General Land Office
Destructive land laws fuel vast private land grabs in west
A Senate committee report condemns the Desert Land Act and homestead provisions for enabling wealthy individuals to acquire large tracts of arid lands in California and beyond. It warns that continuous holdings up to 300,000 acres are turned to grazing trusts, draining irrigation riches and threatening national heritage.
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Senate
California
England
Pennsylvania
Observant Citizen notes and coastal leisure updates
The piece mentions Independence Day travel and Fourth of July fascination among suburbanites, floods in Kansas City, a mysterious iron safe in a farmer’s field, and John B. Schoeffel testing his 60 foot gasoline yacht Gertrude. It also lists guests at Banff Springs Hotel June 14 20 and profile notes on performers, lawyers, and public figures in Boston society.
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Kansas City
Kek
John B. Schoeffel
Gertrude
F. E. Thompson
Banff Springs Hotel
W. O. Deland
G. F. Simpson
Boston
J. A. Stevens
Lowell
W. W. Blackmar
L. R. Brewer
Whitney
Cambridge
Carnegie to Place Synopsis in Free Libraries
In response to many inquiries the synopsis of previous chapters will be published as a book later. Mr. Carnegie has arranged to have a volume placed in each of his free libraries.
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EB. J. Connelly
Grampus
Peggy
Paris
John Nicholson
Sultan of Sulu
George W. O'Donnell
House of Correction
Deer Island
the Post
Carnegie
Stealthy Steve and Sultan Convene at Breakfast
Stealthy Steve meets the Sultan at a royal breakfast after being summoned by Half fed Bedammit. The dialogue reveals Steve’s capture of a book agent and a plot twist involving Sultan’s wife No. 79 who stole keys from Panamahnatma and aided Steve’s escape. The scene ends with a question about the escape.
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Steve
Royal Breakfast Room
Bedammit
Mr. la Croix
Panamahnatma
Pan
Persia
Sieuth
Stealthy Steve Declares Vow After Secret Act
A fragment quotes Stealthy Steve vowing revenge or retribution for an undisclosed action. The line reveals a menacing stance and a vow of consequence.
Westbridge Tragedy Brings Rift and Reunion After Child Dies
Townsend rushes to Westbridge to find his dying child and wife. He recalls their troubled marriage, a clash with his mother, and the baby's death. Margie forgives him as she clings to family, and Jack’s plea lingers.
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Townsend
Westbridge
Jack
Margaret Townsend
Margaret
Margie
Belvidere Avenue
Mamma
Campaign Opening for Ward 7 Club Housewarming
The Ward 7 Democratic Club at 145 Harrison Avenue hosts a grand opening with invited city leaders including Colonel Gaston and J J McNamara. The 8 PM event features a band concert vaudeville music and fireworks to kick off the campaign with speeches outlining the platform.
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Ward 7
Democratic Club
Harrison Avenue
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
William A. Gaston
James Donovan
Joseph J. Corbett
W. S&s McNary
John A. Kelcher
Put Historic Buildings on Common
A letter argues for locating Boston’s historic churches like Old South and King’s Chapel on the Public Garden or the Common. The writer suggests encasing them in ivy and transforming the space into a mecca for visitors and places of worship removed from commercialism. July 1. Clark Powers.
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Boston
Old South
King’s Chapel
Clark Powers
Municipal Band Concerts This Week and Next
The Municipal Band will perform at multiple venues this week and next. July 4 events at Common and Marine Park, July 5 at Common, July 8 at Monmouth Square with Best Boston, July 10 at Savin Hill Avenue Dorchester at 8 p.m.
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Monmouth Square
Best Boston
Common
Marine Park
Savin Hill Avenue
Dorchester
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Sweeney
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Thomas B. Minahan
Catholic Federation
Columbus
Hugh McGonigle
United States District Court
United States
William H. Crone
Monuments
Elks
Billy Cnone
Boston Elks
Newton Newkirk
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Fcatie
Sultan
Stealthy
Steve Information Bureau
Peabody
Mass
Pilgrim’s Progress
Pull
Warren Chambers
Boylston Street
Lawrence
Jay Dolan
K. W. G. Malden
E. E.ast
D. O. Sanborn
Effingham Falls
N. H
Hawkshaw
Calcutta
G. B. French
Walpole, Mass
Little Jack
Elizabeth Kenney
Ward 7 Club
Washburn’s
Greater
Credit Clothier
Washington ST
Jordan Marsh Co
Pacece
Oak Hall
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co
Hale
Georgia
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Oneida
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Yerxa
Summer St
Causeway St
Friend St
Faneuil Hall
C.O.A
Malden
Dr. Danker
Graydon
Miss Whitney
Samuel W. McCall
Winchester
Asiniay
Wellington Hillside
Donacielestef
Walk Hill ST
Blue Hill Boulevard
Franklin Park
Crowe Hall
Mattapan
Tremont Building
Washington and Brattle Streets
King
Ashington Street
Matthew King
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