Debt of honor and ship subsidies in Cuban thefts debate
The Boston Post argues that Hanna and associates owe Cuba restitution for post office thefts totaling about 131 714 dollars to 150 000, urging Senator Hanna to introduce a bill to reimburse Cubans. It links this to broader calls against steel trusts and subsidies, advocating abolition of steel duties to boost American shipbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Rathbone
Neely
Reeves
Cuba
United States
Organization of the Republic
Palma
Post Office Department
Thue
Bristow
Department
Senate
A White Elephant on Lynch Treason Trial
The British government abuses power by arresting Colonel Arthur Lynch for high treason. An Irish Galway member elect, Lynch fought with the Boers and returns to be jailed amid political tension. The piece condemns the move as a Parliament issue mishandled, noting peace with South Africa and Edward VII's coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lynch
Colonel Lynch
Great Britain
Galway
House of Commons
Bow Street
Lynch
South Africa
Edward VII
A Question of Decent Living in Anthracite Mining
Representatives of the coal-railroad combine refuse arbitration insisting discipline requires sole control over wages and hours. They oppose a Civic Union proposal to investigate wages and conditions and, if living standards meet American norms, withdraw wage demands in exchange for operators agreeing to follow committee recommendations. The piece questions fairness and decent living for miners in a highly profitable industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
Great Coal-Railroad Combine
Mitchell
Civic Fnion
Philippine plums and the new government bill warnings
The piece condemns Philippine sovereignty gains as favors to civil government appointees while warning speculators and land promoters about the Manila bill. It argues Congress has limited power, needing only nondisapproval after Taft’s commission acts, and portrays the invitation to exploitation as seductive and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Senate
House
Congress
Taft
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh for Boston Theatre
The Observant Citizen notes the Grand Army play The Drummer Boy of Shiloh will be staged at the Boston Theatre with Colonel Charles K. Darling of the Sixth Regiment featured. It also recalls a South Framingham retreat ceremony with flag salute, and mentions J Leo Molloy’s Boer War letters published from South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Boston
Charles K. Darling
Sixth Regiment
J. Leo Molloy
South Africa
Ship subsidy debate tied to steel trust power
Congressman Naphen defends reviving the ship subsidy as a measure to bolster the steel trust. He argues the subsidy benefits the Republican party by supporting trusts that control essential materials, framing the proposal as a shield for industries pivotal to national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naphen
Congress
Republican Party
Charitable work ties community to Daly Industrial School
A local philanthropist focused on helping youth at the Daly Industrial School in Pope's Hill organizes gatherings for the young residents. The site sits 200 yards from the salt water with harbor and Dorchester views. A garden party last year drew hundreds, and next week’s event is expected to be even larger. Separately, a Passengers on one of the L trains faced confusion near 6 pm as a north bound service misrouted for Atlantic avenue, causing delays at North Station and highlighting recent through-train mix ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Pope's Hill
Dorchester
Quincy
Boylston Street
Atlantic Avenue
Sullivan Square
North Pole
Medical Methods Revised and Odd Weather Jokes
A compilation of outdated medical ideas about fever treatment and germ theories contrasts with humorous clippings and jokes. The piece mocks past medical fashions, notes shifts to cooling therapies, and predicts germ themed products while interleaving quips about weather and daily life.
Lost Dog Leads to Reunion and Old Flame
A missing shepherd dog named Bruce triggers Miss Darwell to recall a 15 year-old romance with Jack Farrimond, the village postmaster's son. A ship captain, now an old acquaintance, brings a photo and memory, leading to a staged reunion and plans for marriage in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Darwell
Bruce
Martlew Street
Jack Farrimond
Jack
Boston
Captain Farrimond
Magnificent Medford wedding follows Dutton daughter’s marriage
Miss Marion Dutton, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Harry Dutton of Medford, married Erving P. Morse of Medford in a lavish evening ceremony at the Dutton estate. The grounds glowed with electric lights and lanterns, and the reception featured elaborate floral decors, a long veil and duchesse lace wedding gown, and a notable guest list from the Boston area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Colonel Dutton
E. P. Morse
Croker Not Leader Of Tammany Hall Says Advisory Panel
June 11 New York A statement from the advisory committee of Tammany Hall released by secretary Thomas F. Smith declares Richard Croker is not the leader of Tammany Hall and will not return. The panel asserts that the period of individual leadership has ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Tammany Hall
Thomas F. Smith
Richard Croker
Poley’s Pupils Recital Highlights Local Talent
Glendon Halt and Everett led a compact program in a Pol ey’s Pupils Recital under Miss Nellie Foley. Four hopefuls performed in the event held at the school auditorium with orderly numbers and attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi86
Poley
Glendon Halt
Everett
Nellie i Foley
Butter THIN Biscuits Spark New England Delicacy
Butter THIN Biscuit, marketed as the Kennedy kind, is noted as a New England delicacy. The wrapper bears the branding to identify the origin and product lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Medford Bride Dutton Weds in Elegant Boston Manor
In a white muslin gown with Valenciennes lace, Colonel Dutton’s daughter wed a Harvard graduate from Medford in a ceremony at the Dutton Mansion. The bride, renowned in local society for outdoor charm and social leadership, received lavish gifts from across the country, while the groom Morse, a leading Medford businessman and treasurer of a large transit firm, stood beside her as the event drew elite guests from Boston, New York, and Chicago. The wedding featured bridesmaids in pale pink crepe de chine and a display of rich gifts, marking a standout social occasion in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dutton
Erving P. Morse
Harry Dutton
Dutton
Medford
Boston
Colonel Dutton
Hymen
Cupid
Woith Scott
Carolyn Morse
Lowell
Charlotte Thayer
Worcester
Mary Dutton
Mendelssohn
Herr
Dorman
Galvini
Will C. Morse
Morse
Miss Alfcerton
Heen
America
Havin
Ned L. Morison
Fos
G. Grantee
Melrose
Harvard
Rea
Williamstown
Mass
Williams
George Co. Wilkins
Ivard Medical
Harry Wi Nney
Chicago
Ill
Ane
Dutton Mansion
New Y
Washington
Rico
Peasley
Drésdén
Co. H. Birdsall
Alexander Mac Greg
Eorge
Lexan Ton
Maceigor
B. de
Peassey
Manchester
N. H
Edward Kirken York
George Whittle
Sones
Jon i
Élaoa
R Pol
God Tres Saxter
Frank
P. Roy
Ki Rd Se
A. Buttrick
L Mg
Gale
Batchelder
J. Evar Dien
Ghattuen
Goresothy Winchester
John Part
L. Sweett
An Bradice
Shia Foe
Susie Sorobji
Poona
Howghton
Tall Tim Finds Perfect Fit at Budget Suit Shop
TalTir Tim, 5'11 and 36 inch chest, struggled to find clothes until a local shop offered a $10 suit that fit perfectly. He paid gladly, remarking the store delivers quality at the steady price. The shop advertises sizes for tall and slim, short and stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
July 10 Limit Set for Boers Surrender Benefits
The Official Gazette declares July 10 as the deadline for rebels to surrender and receive peace terms. Those surrendering by then will be disfranchised for life and avoid trial or punishment, while later surrenders face harsher consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Lune
Official
Kruger Lowers Colors at His House Despatch Says
A London despatch reports Mr. Kruger ordered the Tranevael colors in front of his house lowered as part of a ceremonial recognition. The message notes any external Dutch intervention following the oath and political shifts described in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kruger
Eample
United States Despatch Beat Roosevelt Arrives in Oyster Bay
The United States despatch beat President Roosevelt arrives at Oyster Bay this afternoon aboard. Mrs. Roosevelts and children were driven in carriages toward Sagamore Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
United States
Phin Mre
Roosevelt
Arriv
Roost Andren
Sagamore Hill
Zionist Mass Meeting Held at Temple Chabel Halom
A mass meeting was held Sunday evening under the auspices of the Pioneer Council of Great Ottawa at Temple Chabel Halom on Union Park street. Speakers included Bishop B. Usher of Ded and Jacob E. Haas formerly of London now in New York serving as secretary of relation of American Zionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pionier Council of
Great Oston
Temple Chabel Halom
Union Park Street
B. Usher
Ded
Jacobe Haas
London
New York
American Zionists
Boston corporation law study panel invites written suggestions
Oak Hall N Corporation Laws, appointed under Stats. 1902 to examine and consider Commonwealth laws on formation taxation and conduct of corporations both foreign and domestic, invites written statements. Municipal banking and public service firms are excluded. Communications to 700 Exchange Building Boston. Hosea M. Knowlton, Chairman. Charles G. Washburn, Frederick J. Stimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Exchange
Boston
Hosea M. Knowlton
Charles 4G. Washburn
Frederick J. Stimson
New England Consolidated Ice Co Increases Capital Stock
Trent on June 11 New England Consolidated Ice Co filed a certificate boosting capital from 1 000 to 14 000 000 with 3 000 000 preferred and 11 000 000 common stock. President John Kaufman and Secretary George J Holmes signed. The firm controls the ice trade in Boston Lynn Salem Brockton and other New England cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New England Consolidated Ice Co
John Kaufman
George J. Holmes
The
Ice Trust
Boston
Linn
Salem
Brockton
New England
Boston Ocean Service Reduced Amid Shipping Withdrawals
The Cunard steamship Sylvania and Leyland liners Lancastrian and Philadelphian will leave Boston service and lay up in Liverpool. Leyland will replace Lancastrian and Philadelphian with the Hannowerian of 14,000 tons. Cunard will not replace the Sylvania for now as exports from Boston fall. Cargoes shrink as British and American trade strains, with officials citing high prices and rail control issues shaping the withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Liverpool
Leyland Line
Cunard Line
J. Alex Martin
Sylvania
Great Britain
Bost
Boston
Ivernia
Leyland
Quebec
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Boston Post
Democratic
Bonor
Steel Trust
South Framingham
Brigades
M. J. Sullivan
Filly Dunn
City Messenger
Billy
Tim Mooney
Teamsters’ Union
Washington Street
North
Causeway Street
Congress Street
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Basil J. Serres
Europe
John Leonard, Jr
William L. Burt
Lakes
Maine
Mr. Burt
Westport
Kennebec River
Fr &Ve
Richard Lynch
Ashmont
HE Boris
Enlala
Jimson
Squeezer
Jester
Newkirk
Plegue
Sunday Post
Eveline
Sephton
Columbus Avenue
Roxbury, Mase
Harry Dutten
Forest Street
Croker
Tammany
TalTir
Mrs. Roosevelt
Oak Hall
Washington and Elm Sts
BR. W. Grove
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