McNary moves to strike Pleasant street amendment in subway bill
The Post lauds public scrutiny of the Pleasant street widening plan and McNary’s move to withdraw the amendment. It argues the city should widen only when necessary and criticizes calls for free transfers and South Boston tunnel as unconsidered, while noting transit connections will still benefit residents.
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Post
Pleasant Street
McNary
Collins
House
Hous
Boston
Elevated Railway
South Boston
Elevated
Transit Commission
Shawmut Avenue
Princeton's New President Marks Liberal Shift at University
The election of Woodrow Wilson to succeed Francis L. Patton signals a move away from strict Presbyterian leadership. Wilson, a layman jurist chosen by trustees, follows a line of presidents who break denominational constraint and broaden liberal higher education.
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March of Progress
Woodrow Wilson
Francis L. Patton
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Patton
Yale
Arthur T. Hadley
Harper
University of Chicago
Princeton
Boers Farewell and City Notes From Boston
A Boston column recalls a dramatic alert at a Reading station where a quick acting agent coordinated medical aid after a runaway accident, praising Crocker's leadership. It notes J. Mullaney's departure for Europe with friends at the Cunard dock, then reflects on Boer leaders' peace letter at Vereeniging, urging unity and future progress. The author humorously critiques Wellesley College mosquitoes, jokes about early morning fashion, and observes three Chinamen near Chinatown in distinctive attire, hinting at their notable status.
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Crocker
Reading
Brooks
Boston
Mr. Crocker
Pp. J. Mullaney
Dorchester
Cunard
Europe
Altonia
Boston Light
Philip McMorrow
P. J. Tivnan
Thomas Connolly
Parker House
William Davis
P. J. Higgins
Vereeniging
England
European travelers and local notices of 1902
The Observant Citizen notes Harvard professor H C Ernst and Mrs Ernst planning Europe travel this week. It reports Trinity College baccalaureate sermon by Rev John G Lindsay, tree removal on the Common, death of Rev Dr George H Hepworth, and Cunarder Saxonia voyage with notable passengers. Also mentions a boy on a wheel with a dog, Italian guitarists in North End, high school certificates, Thomas McEnaney of East Boston, Mme Marchal in Newton, and a Newton luncheon in French class. Ends with a police remark on a speeding automobile.
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Trinity College
John G. Lindsay
St. Paul’s Church
Boston University Law School
Thomas McEnaney
Assumption Catholic Association
Great Appalachian forest reserve bill advances from Senate
The Senate passed a bill to create a national forest reserve in the southern Appalachians, funding 2,000,000 acres across Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Tennessee with 10 million dollars. The author praised it as a landmark conservation move outweighing military costs.
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United States Senate
Appalachian
Yellowstone
Senate
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Philippines
Asiatic
The President Eyes Settlement of Anthracite Coal Strike
The President shows interest in ending the coal strike by sending Carroll D. Wright to investigate and report on conditions in the anthracite regions, a situation reminiscent of the issues seen two years ago during Hanna’s era.
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Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Hanna
Coal Trust
Haiffa
Carroll D. Wright
Genator Hanna
The Henhouse Mystery Shared by Mr Sholmes
A narrator seeks help from Herlock Sholmes to solve the theft of a fifth chicken. Sholmes deduces the crime through details noted by his servant, disguises, and a dinner reveal. The mock detective exposes the culprit as the missing fowl returned as a well roasted chicken for supper.
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Mr. Sholmes
Herlock Sholmes
Prince of Detectives
Cracker Bill and the Ride to Beatrice Alden
In Florida near Jacksonville Cracker Bill a 26 year old cracker with a new team hopes to win Beatrice Alden's ride. Bella Alden joins the wagon ride leaving Bill to lead the mule and endure a chastened, silent stroll as plans for romance crumble under comic social misfortune.
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Hirin
Beatrice Alden
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Aldens
Mrs. Alden
Beatrice
Bella
Bill
Piazza
Cracker Bill
Land Deal at Shawmut Ave Sparks Street Widening Call
Boston House session features a heated clash over a land deal to Shawmut avenue and a proposed widening of Pleasant street. Speaker Myers allows the member to air criticisms of a newspaper editor and alleged blackmail, asserting unanimous consent for the remarks.
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Shawmut Avenue
Washington Street
Broadway
Boston Post
Post
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
Callender
Boston
Kiley
Myers
Collars on Sale in Summer Styles
Store advertises Summer Collars with a choice of standing and turn down shapes. Highlights high turn downs as popular, comfortable and stylish, available in 15c each or two for 25c. Emphasizes quality and laundry durability with no rough edges.
Partners in a Florida romance and a cracker symbol
A tale traces Beatrice and Bella from a June Florida ride with Bill to a Boston marriage proposal. Beatrice reflects on love, social status, and the journey from a carefree outing to a lifetime commitment. Cracker jokes and Beatrice’s sister Bella frame the tale with light humor and final wedding critique.
Rutland Railroad resumes summer excursion fares
Beginning June 1 the Rutland railroad resumes sale of summer excursion tickets to Vermont and Canada and via Lake Champlain. The line also offers very low rates to Western centers such as Denver San Francisco and Minneapolis for conventions. Personally conducted trip to the Yellowstone departs Boston July 4. Full information at Simmons Marsters 200 Washington Street Boston.
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Rutland Railroad
Vermont
Canada
Lake Champlain
Denver
San Francisco
Minneapolis
Boston
Simmons & Marsters
Washington Street
McNary Details Plea for South Boston Subway Edits
Representative McNary explains amending the subway bill to widen Pleasant street and secure free transfers for South Boston. He cites inequities in rapid transit and outlines a plan for a two track tunnel or elevated extension with transfer points at Broadway Washington streets and South Union station. Garfield proposes 40 year bonds instead of 50.
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Pleasant Street
Boston
Transit Commission
Charlestown
Canal Streets
Cambbridge Street
Cambridge Street
South Boston
South End
Roxbury
West Roxbury
Dorchester
Dudley Street
Back Bay
Brooklin
Brighton
Arlington Street
East Boston
Cambridge
Washington Street
Mover
Ashington Streets
South Union Station
Broadway
Robert Winsor
Washington Streets
Shawmut Avenue
Collins
Broadway Bridge
Paing
Summer Street
Atlantic Avenue
Garfield
Post’s Illustrated Menu A COLONIAL TRA
Alice E. Whitaker outlines a colonial tea menu revival featuring pink ham, hot light biscuit, frosted fruit cake, quince preserves, honey, old cheese, and young hyson tea with leaf sugar. Suggestions include cold chicken, pickles, pound cake, blue willow ware, brass or silver candlesticks, and avoiding modern shades.
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Alice E. Whitaker
Mrs Jordan entertains in Chestnut Hill
Mrs Eben D Jordan of Beacon street has hosted a party at her Chestnut Hill residence while her husband and daughter Miss Dorothy Jordan tour London for the coronation. The Jordan family plans a summer in Chiltonville and Manchester by the Sea after Mr Jordan sails back July 3.
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Eben D. Jordan
Beacon Street
Europe
Herbert Dumaresq
Chestnut Hill
Chiltonville
Plymouth
Mr. Jordan
Dorothy Jordan
London
Foster
America
Manchester-By-the-Sea
Jordans
Miss Jordan
Paris
Philadelphia
Miss Shepard
Frances Adams S Bride of George Barker Clark at Vendome
Miss Frances Isabelle Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Page Adams married George Barker Clark of New York at 2 pm yesterday in the Vendome Hotel state suite. The couple, both well connected, have long resided in Boston New York and Wolfboro with Clark a Yale ’98 graduate who served in Manila.
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Frances Isabelle Adams
Francis Page Adams
George Barker Clark
New York
Hotel Vendome
Adams
Boston
Beacon Street
Wolfboro
N. H
Adam Brown
New Hampshire
Beicegroom
Benjamin S. Clark
Yale
Manila
Commodore Dewey
Clark
Norfolk & Western reports coal fields largely shut down
Virginia dispatch from June 9 quotes a Norfolk and Western official saying Pocahontas mines were closed. Of 45 operations, 39 are shut, six work with reduced forces. Tug River field is nearly closed with only 30 men at work. No violence reported.
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Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Pocahontas
Tug River
Championship Entries Closed for Metropolitan G A Mixed Foursome
Essex County East Orange New Jersey hosts the Women s Metropolitan G A Championship with Oakley O C Watertown entries for an invitation mixed foursome handicap. June 12 close at 8 pm at the club house.
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Essex County
East Orange
N. J
Metropolitan G. A
Dave
Oakley O
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