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Hoe quotes praise for Boston Post press plant
The Boston Post proclaims its newspaper printing facility in New England as the largest in the region and features the world’s largest press, according to Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co.
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New England
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R. Hoe & Co
Gleam of sense at Hotel Rector cuts prices
In New York the Hotel Rector hires two seasoned caterers and ends bread and butter charges. They announce a 10 percent price reduction to regain patronage, hoping to mirror a smaller luxury hotel that prices within reason and is prospering. The piece suggests extortion may be waning in Gotham.
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New York
Gotham
The Colored Regiments and Governor Sulzer
The piece defends Governor Sulzer for signing a bill to organize a colored regiment in New York City as part of the state National Guard. It argues colored units exist in the South, praises the record of colored U S regulars, and states that more colored regiments would benefit the National Guard.
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National Guard
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WV Coal Operators Warn Senate Committee At Charleston
Two large West Virginia coal operators warned a Senate investigative committee that its presence could precipitate trouble and inflame public resentment. The senators ignored the threat and began sessions in Charleston on Tuesday, arguing that such a committee should prove whether orderly meetings are possible in the state amid potential disturbances.
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Not for the President on tobacco tax plan
The article notes Attorney General McReynolds acted without President Wilson’s approval on a graduated tax plan for the tobacco trust. The President says he heard of the idea only in newspapers and has not discussed it with McReynolds, suggesting skepticism about using taxation to curb monopoly and questioning benefits to consumers through higher prices.
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Safe and Sane Fourth Promises Spectacle and Noise
New York plans regulated Fourth of July displays with spectacular effects and ample noise while Boston reports similar success with a safe and sane approach. The article notes broad public support and aims for memory free of regret through rational celebration and sports events.
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New York
Boston
Hoarth
Great Reduction in Accidents Encourages Repetition
The report notes progress from a method applied in New York and other cities reducing painful and fatal accidents. It claims the reduction, achieved where tried, should encourage repeating the approach.
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New York
Penalizing Motherhood in New York Schools
The case of Mrs. Peixotto of the Bronx highlights a demand for reinstatement after maternity leave. The school board cites final State Education Commissioner rulings, while supporters urge protective legislation to prevent dismissals for bearing a child.
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End in Sight as Legislature Sets Quick Year End
The House moves to treat next week as the final session week pending Senate and Governor alignment. A brisk finish is expected with wrangling minimal and major items already debated, signaling an earlier adjournment than some years. No public opposition is noted.
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Peace Proposal Draws Broad Support for Arbitration Conference
The United States State Department proposal for a preliminary international arbitration conference gains momentum as three more governments join, bringing total adhesion to thirteen. Notably the German empire shifts from past objections to participation, signaling near certainty of a conclusive outcome from the conference.
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Spelling Bout Proposed by New York City Schools Chief
The New York City superintendent challenges a board of estimate to a spelling contest with an equal number of teachers, arguing officials need not spell well, while teachers should. The move is mocked as a silly reply to pointed mis spellings observed in public exams.
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New York City
Board of Estimate
Funeral for Colonel James B. David Indian Fighter
Funeral services for Colonel James B. David of Somerville who helped in early captures of Sitting Bull were held at his Belmont Street home. The Rev Ran som A Greene and Rev William H Pier son officiated with burial planned in Amherst New Hampshire, his birthplace.
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Stealthy Steve plots escape from Paris counterfeiters
In a cloak and dagger tale, Stealthy Steve the Six Eyed Sleuth pretends to ally with General Gimlet Gonzales in a Paris counterfeit operation. The plan includes a promotion for Snip the Snipe and a ride in the Magno Polar Grave car as the duo retreats to the underground department.
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Sunday Post
Humorous London Notes and Local Happenings Abroad
Observant Citizen recalls Mayor Fitzgerald’s trip to the tropics with a Spanish misstep and a playful Italy of names. Additional vignettes cover old meeting houses, a record carp catch in Lake Quannapowitt, tree plantings linked to Church of the Immaculate Conception, and regional civic notes from Newburyport to Worcester.
The Goelet Fortune and New York Real Estate
The Goelet family wealth rivals the Astors with fortunes built on vast New York real estate. Peter Goelet bought a Broadway corner mansion in 1844, later torn down for a business block, as heirs expanded mansions and yachts. Robert and Ogden died aboard their vessels. their sons Robert now steer the fortune.
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Chemical National Bank
Union Square
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Max Henry Newman Honored On Birthday at Roxbury Party
At a lawn party on Lawrence avenue Roxbury the Max H Newman Club honored birthday of Max Henry Newman. Boys friends spoke and music filled the illumined grounds during the event.
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Joseph Shurdut
Lawrence Avenue
Roxbury
Max H. Newman
Boy 4 Falls From Window In South Boston
Four year old Joseph Moore fell from a second story window at 101 Old Harbor Street South Boston yesterday afternoon and struck his head on a concrete walk. He sustained several internal injuries.
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