Give Boston a Chance Against a Citywide Civil Rights Shift
A letter argues against a Luce committee plan that imposes a mandatory citywide caucus and primary system on Boston while offering only permissive options to other towns. It questions fairness, urges equal Referendum rights for Boston, and notes local speed limit authority remains with municipalities despite state standards.
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Luce
Committee of Conference
Boston
Mr. Luce
Commonwealth
Lowell
Springfield
North Adams
Gay Head
Swampscott
New Ashford
Chamberlain’s bold tariff move stirs British politics
The piece argues Joseph Chamberlain creates a sensational national issue with his imperial tariff plan. It warns against overestimating his political defeat while noting cabinet fractures and labor protests. It predicts Britain will not abandon free trade despite the upheaval.
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Joseph Chamberlain
House of Commons
London
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Balfour
The Coal Trust and the Call for State Control
The legislature is urged to pass the coal monopoly bill as the last chance to curb price extortion. Opponents attack the measure as unfair, but the editorial argues for public protection from monopolistic practices that raised coal prices from 6.50 to 15 or 20 dollars per ton during last winter’s distress.
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Boston Coal Club
Coal Committee
Speed limit in auto bill remains 10 and 15 miles
The House reviews the automobile bill's penalties while keeping the speed limit at 10 miles per hour in cities and 15 on country roads. A proposed raise to 12 and 20 is feared to invite auto devils and public opposition.
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House
Committee On Ways and Means
Pub Ne
Governor Grants Pardon to Nina Danforth
The Governor and Council yesterday granted a pardon shortening Nina Danforth’s prison term by a few months after she served about a year. The decision cites her physical condition and broader moral considerations. The court’s sentence is rendered less severe by the commutation, and public sentiment is expected to largely approve.
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Nina Danforth
Charles M. Bruce Succeeds Judge Pettengill
Malden report states Judge Charles M. Bruce succeeds Judge Pettengill as first associate in Malden. The notice notes the transition occurring in June with no further details on terms or assignments.
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Charles M. Bruce
Pettengill
Malden
Quincy Mansion School graduates cap and gown farewells
Eleven young ladies from Quincy Mansion School in Wollaston bid farewell after four years of prep for college under Dr. and Mrs. Horace Mann Willard. Diplomas awarded after valedictory. benediction by Rev. Dr. Barbour.
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Slhine
Houston
Tex
Dewey
Quebec
Barbour
Rochester
N. Y
Governor appoints Bates Justice to succeed late Pettengill
In a formal district court action Governor Bates appoints Justice to fill the vacancy left by the late Judge Pettengill. The appointment aims to maintain court integrity and ensure continued judicial operations.
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Trict Court
Bates Justice
Pettengill
Vassar Commencement Grants Degrees and Endowment Appeal
Vassar College held its commencement with 184 graduates receiving A B degrees including 23 honors and 3 A M degrees. President Taylor urged support for a $200000 endowment fund, noting Mr Rockefeller will match any new gifts up to that amount through June 1904, with $250000 already on hand.
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Pocughreepsieb
N. Y
Vassar College
Taylor
Rockefeller
General Endowment
Cambridge Officials Examine City Water System
Cambridge Mayor McNamee the City Council and Water Board toured Fresh Pond and other sources to decide on steps to prevent a water shortage caused by issues with the main pipe from Stony Brook. The Water Board favored a new feed pipe while the council and mayor urged hiring an expert engineer to assess needs. No decision was reached, but urgent action was agreed.
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McNamee
Cambridge City Council
The
Water Board
Stony Brook
Will Entertain Chinese Minister in Boston Banquet Plan
A committee of leading Boston Chinese merchants will arrange entertainment for Sir Chentung Liang Cheng the Chinese minister to the United States during his stay in Boston next week. A major event is an elaborate banquet at a prominent Harrison avenue Chinese restaurant with invitations limited to top Chinese figures and a few state and city officials.
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Boston
Chentung Liang Cheng
United States
Harrison Avenue
All Sorts By Newton Newkirk
A poem about a small competitor opposing a growing trust, vowing to down the octopus and threaten its infant industry. The piece notes the trust remains dominant while the rival is broke, and includes a meta note about synopsis repetition for readers.
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Newton Newkirk
Trust
L’ Envoi
Stealthy Steve Traverses Desert in Clumsy Camels
In a rambling tale, Stealthy Steve rides a two humper camel across a trackless desert toward Persia. After 12 hours and 250 miles he grows tired, learns the camel riding art, and camps for the night eating crackers and cheese. A comparison to a skating student on a crowded streetcar ends the fragment with a humorous note.
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Steve
Gin-fitz
Persia
Hke
Observant Citizen notes diverse city scenes and colorful locals
The notes sketch daily life from police and train stations to theater cafe musicians and a Bostonian actress Miss Fay Davis arriving at Queenstown with plans for Italy. The column adds social color with remarks on Senator Osgood and other public figures, plus a long rustic tale of Peter Doolan's engagement and family reaction.
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Fay Davis
Boston
Queenstown
Genoa
Italy
Miss Davis
Charles Frohman
Bobby
Osgood
Inheritance Tax Backed by House Amid Tight Vote
The House approved an 8 percent inheritance tax on amounts over 1000 with a 61 to 60 vote. Mills of Fall River and Bennett of Saugus clashed over duties as Bennett backed the tax despite earlier opposition. The session touched on dam/Charles River, jury sessions, and a gas consolidation bill signature by Governor Bates.
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Hvely
Mills
Fall River
Bennett
Saugus
Ways and Means
Charles River
Joint Judiciary Committee
Suffolk
A. C. Webber
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Harrington
Aylward
Cambridge
Gore
Salem
Giddings
Great Barrington
Buttimer
Hingham
Hayes
Boston
Bates
Insurance rate reductions praised by Boston Merchants Association
At a June meeting held in Young's Hotel directors praised the latest rate cuts announced by the Boston Board of Fire Underwriters. Robert M. Burnett said further adjustments to take effect May 1 and August 1 promise to dilute the impact of the recent 25 percent rise. A vote of thanks was given to the underwriting committee for securing the concessions.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Robert M. Burnett
Boston Board of Fire
Nho
Essex Street
Hibbard
Summer Street
National Educational Association
New England Sails Today From Charlestown Docks
Steamer New England under Captain James departs Hoosac Tunnel docks at Charlestown at 11 this morning for a transatlantic crossing to Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 169 saloon passengers 125 second class and 200 steerage passengers along with a fair freight.
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New England
James
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Atlantic Ocean
Queenstown
Liverpool
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