Rejection of Chauncey Smith for Railroad Commission Post
A partisan clash surrounds the council’s rejection of Chauncey Smith, a Democrat with national stature, for the railroad commission. Supporters praise Smith’s independence and expertise, while critics accuse the move of political maneuvering and favoring corporate power over public interest. George Tigpa’s view underscores the clash between Smith’s qualifications and Crocker’s tenure.
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Russell
Smith
Council
Burdette
Republican Party
Joseph O. Burdette
Republican State Committee
Railroad Commission
John H. McDonough
Democratic City Committee
John W. Corcoran
Sears
Corcoran
Chauncey Smith
Fagg
Mr. Crocker
Mr. Corcoran
George Tig Pa
Nominations read for state boards and officers
Governor submits reappointments and new appointees to state boards including Medical Examiners, World’s Fair Managers, Manual Training and Industrial Education, Nautical Training School, and Agriculture. Named are Dyer B N Fish Amherst, Christopher Seymour Northampton, Henry A Jewett Northboro, John Irish Lowell, Charles C Holcombe Les, Alice Freeman Palmer Cambridge, Miss Dawes Pittsfield, John W Corcoran Clinton, Edward Burnett Southborough, E Clarence Hovey Brookline, John C Soley Boston, William Henry Lincoln Brookline, Thomas B Fitz West Newton, George M Whitaker Southbridge, and others with bios.
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Amherst
Christopher Seymour
Northampton
Henry A. Jewett
Northboro
John ©. Irish
Lowell
Charles C. Holcombe
Les
Massachusetts
Alice Freeman Palmer
Cambridge
Anna L. Dawes
Pittsfield
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Edward Burnett
Southborough
E. Clarence Hovey
Brookline
Board of Commissioners
Louisa P. Hopkins
Boston
Edwin P. Seaver
George E. McNeill
Massachusetts Nautical Training School
John C. Soley
William Henry Lincoln
Thomas B. Fitz
West Newton
Board of Agriculture
George M. Whitaker
Southbridge
Wellesly College
State Board of Education
Palmer
Harvard
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Fiftieth Congress
Bay State Agricultural Society
American Jersey Cattle Club
New York
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Royal Agricultural Society of England
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Young Men’s Republican Club
Board of Supervisors of Schools of
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Nautical School
Naval Battalion
Thayer & Lincoln
Brown, Durrell & Co
Catholic Mon
New England Farmer
The Liquor War in Woburn
The Rev Hugh Montgomery will file petitions in the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court against Woburn liquor dealers. Ten legal voters from the town must sign alleging illegal sale of intoxicating liquors. Courts can issue injunctions to abate such places as nuisances. Montgomery expects petitions within a week or two and aims to curb illegal sales.
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Montgomery
Woburn
Peter's Pence and Vatican Money Spark Bank Syndicate Claim
An article reports Mgr Folchi used Vatican funds to back a plan to form a syndicate of Catholic banks. Authorities investigate the financial moves and potential church involvement in the proposed banking network across Catholic institutions.
Reaction Favoring Mgr Folchi Sparks Vatican Scrutiny
Rome reports a shift in opinion as Mgr Folchi faces dismissal and a new commission takes over Vatican finances. He and allies allegedly planned a Paris London Rome bank syndicate to rescue depreciated Vatican and Banco di Roma securities, with opposition from Cardinal Di Ruggiero akey. The Pope reportedly never supported such Catholic banks and remains unaware of the maneuvers.
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Fruil
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Vatican
Merfolchi
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Privce
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Lazzaroni
Baron Buoncompagni
Paris
Lecredit
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New York
Holy See
Folchi
Mer. Folchi
New Haven Yacht Club Spring Regatta Results
The New Haven Yacht Club held a twenty mile regatta from New Haven Breakwater to Housatonic River and back. Twelve yachts competed in classes 2 through 8 with winners Rival Wanda Strange Champion and Mayflower in class 8. Times were 3:56:60 for class 2, 4:32:38 for class 3, 4:05:22 for class 4, 3:65:55 for class 6, and no time recorded for class 8.
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New Haven
Conn
Wanda
Mayflower
A Pastor's Resignation Not Accepted at Church Meeting
In Mevrosk on July 8 the First Congregational Church held a crowded meeting over Rev. A. G. Bales's resignation. An anonymous Easter letter and parishioner disapproval fueled debate. a move to resign was rejected by about 160 to 6.
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Mevrosk
First Congregational Church
A. G. Bales
Fires Rage Across Multiple Sites in U S and Canada
The July 8 report details a seven story Cincinnati building housing A E Burkhardt & Co and Giereshofer & Co burning, with nearly one million in losses though insured. Other items include a Sixth Avenue Railroad depot fire in New York causing 60,000 in damage, Wrymouth blacksmith shop losses, and the convent of St Victor fire in St Hyacinthe with over 30,000 insured. Additional incidents cite a curtain contact fire in Winchester Street and a dining saloon fire on Neponset Avenue with minor damages.
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Fourth and Elm Streets
A. E. Burkhardt
Guereshofer & Co
New York
Sixth Avenue Railroad Company
Forty-third
Fortyfourth
Sixth Avenue
Wrymouth
W. Reed
A. W. Custance
St. Hinarre
P. C
St. Victor
Winchester Street
James Stephenson
Mary Dumey
Badger
Neponset Avenue
James Savage
Margaret McMorrow
Engine 16
Rapid Transit for Boston Adopts Public Administration Plan
The First Nationalist Club approved an address advocating urban rapid transit for Boston. It calls for a metropolitan district with a public board to manage both city and suburban rail, purchase existing lines, and oppose private monopoly control to ensure direct public governance.
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Boston
Nationalist Club
United States to Seize Chilean Steamer Itata
United States Marshal Gard plans seizure of the Itata at San Diego as papers and penalties are debated. Officers Mauzen and Tejeda may be discharged after a $500 settlement for clearing without clearance papers. DA weighs charges of kidnapping a deputy marshal and violating neutrality laws. Officials state action targets the vessel, not the men. Other dispatches report insurgent shortages and troop engagements in Chile as political forces clash.
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Cal
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Gard
Stata
Washington
Mauzen
Tejeda
United States District Attorney
Manzeéa
Los Angles
Secretary of the Treasury
Itata
Sanego
Towit
New York
Callao
Messrs. Stevens & Cox
Valparaiso
Iquique
Errasuriz
Incidental to the Sugar Trust Dissolution Probe
In Kings County Supreme Court Brooklyn on July 8 an application to dissolve the Brooklyn Sugar Refining Company was filed by James A. Taylor one of the original stockholders. Taylor says Sugar Trust seized his stock and bonds and issued receipts showing they held the bonds in trust. He seeks return of his property claiming the interest valued at about 3 million was sold for 300000 and placed in a foreign corporation. Judge Cullen adjourned to July 22.
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Sugar Trust
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kings County Supreme Court
Brooklyn Sugar Refining Company
James A. Taylor
Court of Appeals
Cullen
Naval Battalion Wins Cutter Race Amid Shipboard Drill
On the third day of duty the Fourth Division crew wins the cutter race as militia and regular crews drill on ships, handling moving targets, rifles, and boat operations under Admiral Walker and Mayor Matthews. The fleet and spectators including Lt. Gov. Corcoran witness precise boat formations and boarding drills.
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Remington
Walker
Matthews
City Hall
Stanton
Atlanta
Wabash
Newark
Corcoran
Messrs
Arthur Watts
Ephraim Stearns
Issaac N. Keith
Race and Crew Details of Naval Battalion Cutter Race
The Newark and other ships hosted a cutter race with crews from the Naval Battalion and ships like Wabash Boston Yorktown Atlanta and Newark. Finish order placed Newark first Boston second Wabash third and Atlanta fourth amid cheers and a collision incident near the Newark boat. Captain Selfridge hosted a postrace dinner for Admiral Walker and staff. The Hon. W Russell Soley arrived to observe target practice and will tour aboard the Newark with Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews.
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Yorktown
Atlanta
Vesuvius
Soleyl
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Harvard
Naval Batallion
Naval Battalion
West End Boat Club
U.S
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Aoa
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Walsh
Chase
Fitzgerald
Cavanaugh
Jones
Sweeney
Murphy
Rose
Maloney
Crowley
Dever
J. F. Selfridge
Selfridge
Navy
Admiral Walker
Fleet
Navy Yard
W. Russell Soley
Soley
Russell
Matthews
Special Meeting Planned to Settle Western Passenger Dispute
Chicago July 8 The Western Passenger Association closed its monthly session with no progress on the rift between Chairman Finley and the Chicago & Alton railroad. A special managers meeting is set for next Saturday morning to seek a settlement as financial backers urge restoring peaceful relations with the Alton.
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Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Finley
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Western Roads
Alton
Whitney Marries Louise Mahan in Somerville Home Ceremony
Cambridge music teacher I P Whitney and Louise Mahan daughter of Mrs Richard Armstrong wed last evening at the bride’s brother in law Walter Adams home on Francisco avenue West Somerville. Rev K Bishop officiated with close relatives present. Best man G H Greenleaf maid of honor Florence Mahan. After a brief wedding trip they will reside at 95 Chestnut street Cambridgeport after September 1.
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Chestnut Street
Cambridgeport
Ambean Swindler Exposed in Salem
A young man visited Edward hk Harmon on Cabot street and persuaded a woman a freight from Boston would be delivered if she paid charges. She paid $140, receiving a small unsigned slip marked July 7 and 140. Authorities note the ruse as a fraud attempt.
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Salem
Edward Hk. Harmon
Cabot Street
Boston
Death of German poet Baron von Redwitz Schmeltz
Berlin reports the death of German poet Baron von Redwitz Schmeltz at age 68. The passing occurred in Berlin on July 8, with the notable literary figure remembered for his contributions to German verse.
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Berlin
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