Boston Transit Bill Aims North South Tunnel And Subway
After lengthy talks a new tunnel and subway bill advances. It extends the Transit Commission for four years and authorizes a two track north south tunnel from near Broadway Washington street to near Adams square Haymarket or Causeway street. A two track subway for surface cars follows within a year. The Elevated Railway must move its trains, tracks to be removed from Washington street later. A lease with the Boston Elevated Railway is required within 90 days and voter approval at the December city election.
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Collins
Elevated Railway Company
Crane
Transit Commission
Broadway
Washington Street
Adams Square
Haymarket Square
Causeway Street
Elevated
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Appeal to Roosevelt on coal miners strike arbitration
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation asks President Roosevelt to offer arbitration under federal law. If arbitration is refused, a commission should be appointed to investigate the best adjustment method. The piece questions the new president's resolve to challenge the Morgan-influenced coal operators.
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New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Roosevelt
J. Fierpont Morgan
Leaks in War Department Overshadow Arnold Case
The article questions where Senator Culberson sourced the information on Lieutenant Arnold’s torture case, suggesting a leak from the War Department or General Miles. It criticizes Secretary Root for concealing Philippine events and notes threats to retire Miles if he is blamed, while urging public disclosure.
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Culberson
Senate
Arnold
Bureau Clique
War Department
General Miles
Miles
Congress
Gardener
Senator Culberson
Secretary Root
Philippines
Roosevelt
Not of a Temper to Submit to Concealment and Deception
A short fragment notes a person refusing concealment and deception. The text shows a stance of unreliability or resistance, implying moral firmness or defiance in the face of pressure.
Indiana Democrats denounce trusts and Dingley tariff
The Indiana Democratic state convention rejects past platforms and endorses a tariff for revenue only. They condemn trusts and the Dingley law, urge legislation to suppress monopolies, and urge voters to elect Congressmen who will emancipate the American people from corporate control.
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Indiana
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Lighting the City Revival of street lights in parks and bridges
The lamp department reports restoring about half of the 250 extinguished lights due to funds. Twenty seven lights return to Franklin Park plus 21 to Marine Park and 23 at Wood Island and other sites. The piece argues abolishing the lamp department and merging duties with the street department to fund full illumination.
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Lamp Department
Franklin and Marine Parks
Franklin Park
Marine Park
Wood Island
Cottage Street Bridge
Charlestown Heights
Charlesbank
Observant Citizen Notes Weather Wit and Stage Strains
The column mocks New England weather dangers and fashion fads, notes long rehearsals for a comic opera company, and reports social smashes such as June brides and a Boston reception for Captain Jan Krige. It also covers a planned reunion of the Eighth Regiment and a proposed Boston to Newfoundland ocean race between Gloucester and Boston fleet vessels.
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Boston
Jan Krige
Johannesburg
South Africa
Faneuil Hall
Charles 8. Hamlin
Krige
Edward VII
Benjamin Phillips
Priscilla Smith
Gloucester
William J. Emerson
Regina
David B. Smith
A. D
Newfoundland
Vacation Dreams Versus Office Life Entertainments and News
A humorous piece contrasts a clerk’s dull wage with a longing for summer seaside jaunts and rustic nature. It humorously paints nature walks with vivid, quirky details and ends with a note on postwar news and local happenings including Charlestown’s Fourth of July and political jests.
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Adirondack
Morose Comic Camp Faces Personal Tragedy Behind Stage
John Camp, a popular Olympia Theatre comedian, endures a feverish sick child at home as he performs nightly. A death telegram arrives during a show, plunging him into anguish while the audience shows sympathy after stage manager explains the family crisis.
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John Camp
Camp
the Olympia
Brandon
John
Mr. Camp
Fred
Olympia Theatre
Geer
Call Boy
Merlwick
Feast of Sacred Heart Observed Across Boston Churches
Catholic churches mark the Sacred Heart feast with a triduum at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and daylong services at Church of the Immaculate Conception under Rev. D. T. O'Sullivan. St James Church on Harrison Avenue hosts notable ceremonies.
Catholic Women Plan National Catholic Women's League
Catholic women's clubs in Boston learn of a proposed federation uniting all Catholic women's groups into a national league. Stemming from Chicago's Women's League, the Catholic Women's National League will not conflict with the National Federation of Catholic Societies already formed.
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Catholic Women's Clubs of
Boston
Women’s League of
Chicago
Catholic Women’s National League
National Federation of Catholic Societies
Lava Dust Sale Raises Funds For Margaret Stokes
The Post reports on a lava dust sale in aid of orphan Margaret Stokes. 4883 phials sold at 10 cents totaling 488.80 plus 14.60 in donations, net 408.30 after expenses. Proceeds to be sent to Fort de France for the girl still in hospital.
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Margaret Stokes
St. Pierre
Boston Post
Fort de France
Martinique
Boston
Post
Captain Gooding
Grace Deeing
Barbadoes
Mont Pelee
New York
The
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