Greenhalge fills subway board with party men
Governor Greenhalge appoints Republicans to both subway commissioners posts, avoiding politics in the selection. George G. Crocker is praised for fairness and judicial mindset, while Burrage is noted as a rising Republican. The board is now complete and ready to begin work without delay, a result the public desires.
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New England Senators Fail to Back Tariff Reform
The piece argues New England's twelve Senators voted as a bloc against removing the tariff on coal and iron ore. It credits Senator Hill of New York and a few Populists for support, condemns New England for prioritizing wool growers and steel magnates over regional needs, and claims New England’s representatives jeopardize local interests. It lauds Hill and Wilson as truer New Englanders than their regional peers.
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New England
Hill
New York
Ohi
Pennsylvania
Senate
Wilson
West Virginia
House
New
Subway Commission Moves Toward Rapid Transit Begin
The Meigs people will meet next week to organize rapid transit efforts. Officials urge a quick start, warning against delays as streets will be torn up. If funds are ready, an elevated road could begin at once, with subway work to follow after snow clears.
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Meigs
Hyde
Pullman Work Guard Requests Stir Illinois Militia
Massachusetts weighs in on Pullman protection debate noting the Illinois militia was used to guard the works during the Debs era and arguing public funds should not back private employment. The piece condemns using state forces to suppress potential riots and warns against state involvement for employers’ convenience.
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Massachusetts
Pullman Company
Illinois
Pullman
Debs
United States
Public Servants Foresee Struggle Fearing Difficulties with Men
Officials express concern that challenges lie ahead in managing personnel, yet emphasize commitment to public service over private gain. Leadership urges patience and cooperation to meet community needs.
Elevation plan urged to drop steam and go electric
Promoters of the elevated railroad face 14 000 voters who rejected the bill and a larger silent audience. They are urged to abandon steam engines for electric operation, as Boston residents fear coal smoke and prefer electricity, a sentiment echoed by General Hyde.
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Hyde
Boston
Reed's Candidacy Overshadows 1896 Prospects
The discussion questions Reed's plans for Speaker and a 1896 presidential bid. It argues against a Republican landslide, notes Maine voters may know McKinley, and predicts McKinleyism will shape the GOP. It cautions that Reed's multiple nominations amount to too much ambition.
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Reed
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Floating hospital history and city plans for transit expansion
The floating hospital revival faces delays after a prior seashore home was driven from operation amid threats of court action. Plans mention Readville and Blue Hill improvements, a widened Blue Hill avenue boulevard, and new transit developments. Citizens warn of counterfeit coins and note Boston voters backing elevated transit concepts, with ballooned yard ideas proposed as a playful solution.
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Board of Managers
Tobey
Francis Wilson and other notes on society and theater
A column of tidbits on Francis Wilson’s private life, F E Millis joining Bates College as physics professor, and remarks by Congressman Catchings. Newport society discusses J J Van Alen marriage rumors and Mrs Henry Allen. John Drew to star in The Bauble Shop in England style role as a leader who falls for a factory girl with late night calls and candid stage dialogue.
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Ithaca
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Young
Millis
Cornell University
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J. J. van Alen
Newport
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Henry Allen
Bristol
Allen
Margaret de Wolfe
John Drew
House of Commons
Drew
England
Charles Wyndham
Henry Arthur Jones
Upham Named Governor Candidate at Wisconsin Rally
Major W. H. Upham, a candidate of the A. P. A., won on the first ballot for Governor at the Republican State convention in Milwaukee. Henry Casson Jr. was nominated by acclamation for Secretary of State.
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W. H. Upham
Henry Casson, Jr
Robbery at Dr. Cobb Home Strips Valuables
The residence of Dr. Frederick C. Cobb at No 4 Pickney Street was entered yesterday afternoon. A full dress suit a gray overcoat a cutaway suit six white shirts and several other articles valued at 75 dollars were taken.
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Pickney Street
The Pathomless Well and a Parlor of Jests
A collage of witticisms and quips from periodicals including Adams Freeman Harper's Bazar and the New York Sun, featuring humor about kissing, marriage, fashion, weather talk, and social observations. Notable lines joke about heart trouble from kissing, clothing misfits, and playful dialogues about twins and weather discourse.
Readville to Host Malay Tail Less Kite Experiments
Readville will host Friday experiments at the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory using tailless Malay kites built to reach 5000 feet. William A. Eddy of Bergen Point N J arrives in Boston en route with kites of 10 to 24 inches diameter. Kites fly in tandem from one earth line, preventing entanglement, with lift from auxiliary kites aiding an almost vertical span. The aim is to lift self recording meteorological instruments to great heights to study upper air and thunderstorm dynamics for the New England Meteorological Society.
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Blue Hill
William A. Eddy
Bergen Point
N. J
Boston
Eddy
New England Meteorological Society
Michael Walsh estate figure trimmed in Boston jail case
Quebec reports Michael Walsh may inherit about $20,000 from his father Patrick Walsh, former deputy chief of police. The estate totals near $159,000 in real property with seven children and a widow who will hold rights for life. Upon the widow’s death the estate will be divided equally among the seven children.
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Michael Walsh
House of Correction
Boston
Patrick Walsh
Ireland
Walsh
Special Train to Narragansett Pier July 31
Disappointed travelers will again visit Narragansett Pier with a special train from Park Square Station Boston at 9 15 a m next Tuesday July 31. Tickets are strictly limited and early application is required at 3 Old State House or Park Square station to secure passage. Round trip fare is 1 25.
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Cor
Washington
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Bottle raid recovers four hundred registered bottles
Police raided Chelsea junk dealers yesterday morning recovering about four hundred registered bottles. The Manufacturers and Bottlers Association organized the operation to protect rights under the 1893 protective statute.
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Manufacturers’ and Bottlers’ Association
Stray Bits of Theatrical News in Boston This Summer
Readers learn about Madeleine at Tremont Theatre opening next Monday with Askin’s company featuring D Arville Hilda Hollins Laura Joyce Bell and others. Notes mention Kilby preparing for Aug 13 season and Etta Gilroy’s stages next season.
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Picnic of Williams Root Beer Fans
A nostalgic verse paints a community picnic with shade trees hammocks and swinging chairs. Children with balls and bats dogs and cats mingle as families spread lunch and share Williams root beer bottles while yells of delight echo over a carefree scene.
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