Mayor Collins fights Franklin Fund control in Boston court
Mayor Collins seeks an injunction to halt the Franklin Fund’s $146,000 land purchase and asks the Supreme Court to define who the fund’s managers are and how past acts affect control. The equity case aims to settle who runs the fund and whether gains favor politics or the public, honoring Franklin’s memory.
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Senators Fight to Endure Popular Vote for Senators
The Senate committee of privileges and elections will continue to consider a House resolution proposing a constitutional amendment for the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. The move, resisted by most Senate Republicans, drew four Republicans and one Democrat in support to discharge the committee, while four Republicans joined Democrats to allow open debate.
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Mayor Hurley vows action against ice trust in Salem
The Salem mayor declares he will use legal powers to curb the ice monopoly and force fair prices. He warns Wenham Lake and Longham Reservoir ice supply will be cut off unless the ice trust reduces rates and cooperates with independent dealers. He frames the move as protecting public rights and vows to wield the law to prevent future monopolies.
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Salem & Beverly Ice Company
The Sugar Lobby and Cuban Reciprocity Debate
An editorial argues the US duty on Cuban reciprocity remains clear despite revelations about influence operations. It critiques General Leonard Wood for using public funds to promote reciprocity propaganda in the United States and cites vouchers showing payments to a private association.
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Public funds used by Cuban military governor questioned
A critical review notes General Wood approved expenditures for services supporting reciprocity tariff relations with the United States. It questions the authority to use public funds, urges fair treatment of Cubans, and condemns the action as improper despite possible Cuban sympathy.
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Truth recall urged for on-site Philippine investigation
Memorial presented in the House by Congressman McCall urges Congress to appoint a special committee to travel to the Philippine archipelago and conduct an on the spot inquiry. It argues the American public and Congress lack essential facts, claims obstructions hinder disclosure, and seeks decisive action for full information and future policy.
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Decoration and civic scenes amid Bunker Hill Day prep
The Observant Citizen notes Charlestown bunting ahead of Bunker Hill Day and comments on premature decoration. It highlights Dr Elizabeth Abbott Carleton’s Home for Aged Couples anniversary in Roxbury, mayoral stance on ice pricing, children delighting in rag bales, elm beetle spraying, and Captain Thaddeus Morgan's wireless telegraph ambitions in the Gloucester schooner Constellation.
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Cape Ann
Amendments Proposed To Subway Bill In House Debate
The House plans to stage amendments to the subway bill with four filed by Mr Schofield. The amendments target contract terms for the Boston Elevated Railway Company tolls rents and control of the tunnel system the transit commission term extensions and the act's effective date. Several lawmakers Quinn Riley Logan and McNary may offer further changes as the subway measure heads for a lengthy debate.
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Dainties and Daffodils Post's Illustrated Menu
Instructions for making home bonbons using sugar, egg white, flavoring, nuts and dried fruits. Includes green and yellow tinting, shaping into balls and small cakes, and filling dates with sugar mix. Final display shows tinting and a vase of daffodils for a spring table.
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Four Box Occupants Ejected For Loud Celebrations
A head usher noticed noisy expressions of joy from four box occupants wearing peculiar costumes. He investigated and escorted them out the back door. They kept their fun brief but memorable.
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Perity
Coronation Notes and Oddities From London Captioning a Theatrical Era
A collage of brief items reports on coronation notes from London with quotes about Morgan and King Edward. It includes jokes, social satire, and musings on public pageantry, fashion, and political chatter from an era of fads and novelty. The column mixes foreign correspondence, playful quips, and mock news snippets about public figures and events.
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Officers of Golden Star Elected at Allston Hall Meeting
At the annual meeting of the United Order of the Golden Star in Allston Hall Allston 270 members from 48 commanderies were present Grand officers were elected G C Chariot Steere Boston V C Lady Drinkwater Haverhill R Aethur Beale Hingham G T Benjamin J fend Sout Boston Joe Benim Whitmars of Salaighton la YG W O F Smith Winthrop G W alye Beauregard Worcester A William Tarr South Boston Arthur H Wetherell Attleboro
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Navy to decorate officers in West Asian campaign list
Washington June 12 The Navy department completed its roster of officers and enlisted men to be decorated with West Asian campaign medals. The list totals about 800 officers and 600 enlisted men. The Meritorious Service Medal will go to persons who rendered exceptional service. Blue, Ward, Hobson and Wainwright.
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Morgan Passes Through Paris on Way to the Mediterranean
Paris reports financier J Pierpont Morgan moving through the city this evening as he proceeds to the Mediterranean to join the yacht Corsaire. The trip is part of his European itinerary with no further details disclosed.
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Wedding Bloom in Middledale as Pendleton Weds Quietly
In Middledale a village tale ends with Sarah Pendleton’s secret wedding. Neighbors teased, plans fluttered from ivory satin to violets. The ceremony arrives with a church service, a bright gold band on her finger, and the minister’s quiet verse.
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Committee on Corporation Laws Seeks Written Suggestions
The Committee on Corporation Laws announces it will accept written statements on formation taxation and conduct of corporations foreign or domestic. Municipal banking and public service firms are excluded. Communications may be sent to No 709 Exchange Building Boston. Chairman Hosham Knowlton and members Charles G Washburn Frederick J Stimpson.
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