Speaker Cole's 1907 Rail Merger Bill Anticipated
The article notes Speaker Cole's forthcoming measure for the legislative committee on railroads to curb railroad street railway mergers in Massachusetts. It recalls his 1906 draft banning railroads from owning or controlling street railways and requiring sale of any existing stock or bonds, with Supreme Court backing if ignored.
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Cole
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Supreme Court
The Post Publishing Company Daily Notice 1907
The issue dated June 18 1907 from the Post Publishing Company Boston lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, vacation mail options and Canada rates. It notes mailing addresses at 259 Washington Street Boston and provides editorial and business office contact numbers.
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Post Publshing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Fires in Boston during Bunker Hill Day mostly limited to city
The record notes many fires across Boston during the Bunker Hill Day period but none in the district linked to the celebrations. The sole major blaze was an auto garage fire within the city proper, not tied to fireworks or public displays.
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Boston
Japan and the Philippines a wary London view
An Englishman returning from the Philippines quotes top American officials in London who fear Japan will seize the islands. He questions delaying action and suggests selling the territory now if possible at bargain prices.
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London
Philippines
Japan
Senate approves savings bank life insurance bill for third reading
The Senate passed the savings bank life insurance bill to a third reading with a majority of its members supporting. Amid Bunker Hill celebrations the emphatic vote suggests stronger backing as the measure moves to the next stage today.
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Senate
Savings Bank Life
Bunker Hill
Harvard and Yale Face Slow But Competitive Boat Race Prep
Both crews on the Thames in New London report slow practice pulls with little speed difference between Harvard and Yale. Officials note that the race's interest lies in close competition, and next week’s race is expected to be exciting despite similar times.
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New London
Harvard
Yale
Crackers and Pistols Warn of July Fourth Dangers
A June 17 casualty list shows cannon crackers caused most injuries, with hospital surgeons busy and real pistols less involved. Despite a six inch length limit last year, increased circumference keeps the cracker dangerous. Officials urge banning explosions to curb youth violence.
All Sorts Dispatch From Hague Peace Congress
All Sorts reports from The Hague lists debated topics at the International Peace Congress. Subjects include locking up Johnnie Fitz and Lomasney, disarming brewing interests, and settling disputes among John B. Moran Stephen O’Meara Tom Lawson H H Rogers and others by drawing straws. Delegates from two Boston baseball clubs are not yet accepted. Newton Newkirk resumes as All Sorts editor with tomorrow’s Daily Post.
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the Hague
Rivalve Mollusco
Herr Schutenfest Lieberwurst
Bill Jones
Peace Conference Press Committee
Johnnie Fitz
Lomasney
John B. Moran
Stephen O'Meara
Tom Lawson
H. H. Rogers
Dewey
Frothingham
Boston
Commencement Season Opens as Degrees Rise in New England
The commencement season begins with a dignified opening as graduates, alumni, and undergraduates prepare for rites of passage. In New England alone the number of bachelor degrees this year will exceed 3000 with many women earning degrees, signaling broad educational prosperity and opportunity.
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New England
America
Harvard Graduates Arrive for Class Day Activities
Harvard graduates from near and far began arriving in Cambridge to assist seniors with class day and commencement events. Informal reunions occurred at the Porcellian Hasty Pudding A D and Pi Eta clubs. A mass meeting at University Hall or the Union was planned for tonight to rally support for the Yale game with speeches by Captain Dexter Coach Pieper President John D White and others.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Porcellian
Hasty Pudding
A. D
Pi Eta
Harvard Square
University Hall
Yale
Dexter
Pieper
John D. White
Harvard Musical Clubs
Sanders Theatre
Wellesley Girl Weds Naval Officer's Son
In St. John's Episcopal Church Jamaica Plain Miss Evelyn B Penhallow daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Penhallow married Arthur J Nazro son of Captain A P Nazro U S The bride a Wellesley graduate was attended by her sister Helen Penhallow and Catherine V Nazro sister of the groom Rev S N Shearman rector officiated.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Jamaica Plain
Evelyn B
Charles B. Penhallow
Arthur J. Nazro
A. P. Nazro
U. S
Wellesley
Helen B. Penhallow
Catherine V. Nazro
Benjamin H. Ticknor
Bank Insurance Bill Advances to Third Reading in Senate
The Senate moved the savings banks life insurance bill to a third reading after a 23 to 3 vote. Senators Buttrick and Cox opposed while Stevens of Somerville defended it. After two hours of wrangling the chamber adjourned on a 17 to 12 vote with 17 in favor.
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Senate
Buttrick
Cox
Stevens
Somerville
Hayes
Captain Gore Escapes by Witty Pirate Tale Rescue
In a bustling pirate scene Captain Gore battles a shark a swordfish and a sea serpent while a torpedo threatens ignition. The All Sorts letter carrier delivers two volunteers and Gore negotiates with a book agent enabling a daring escape with clever turns and a wave of a red handkerchief.
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Captain Gore
Cap. Gore
Cap
Congress Street
Gore
Sherlock
Oten
Finis
Father of Curfew Law Dead From Gas in Omaha
Colonel Alex Hogel of Louisville, known as the "newsboys' friend" and father of the curfew law, was found dead in his Murray Hill Hotel room in Omaha with gas jet on and windows closed. His bath is thought to have been accidental as he had grown frail recently.
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Omaha, Neb
Alex Hogel
Louisville
Murray Hill
Poppies Bloom Amid The Fade In Appleton's Magazine
A brief poem notes poppies in modest bloom and fading glory. The verses lament the fading beauty and offer a reflective image of spring flowers.
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Appleton's Magazine
Sothern and Marlowe to Separate After New York Run
New York reports that E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe closed a week at the Academy of Music and will tour New England briefly before ending their collaboration and pursuing separate stage careers.
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New York
E. H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
Academy of Music Tonight
New England
Observant Citizen notes fix for dangerous brick sidewalk
The article recalls a brick sidewalk along School street by King's Chapel being replaced for safety. It also reports a young girl returning a stray paper to a crossing patrolman with a smile and a note on how the street will look better. The piece then shifts to social notices and local personalities.
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School Street
King’s Chapel
Washington and
Court Streets
Court Street
Pneumatic car inventor argues for safer rail travel
In a dramatic showroom scene Henry Hobart presents a rubber padded railway carriage designed to protect passengers in wrecks. He claims his egg shaped, steel framed car wrapped in pneumatic tubes reduces harm, showing windows, lighting and a rubberized interior while urging belief in its humanity driven purpose.
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the Inquirer
Henry Hobart
New York State
Pilgrims
Littlerock
Fulton
Stephenson
Mildred Champagne on Love and Sentiment Advice
A reader asks if a strict no-other-suitor rule is fair. The columnist argues such demands injure a woman’s prospects and suggests a mutual truth standard focusing on best interests. True love can prevail without rigid rules, the writer contends.
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Miss Champagne
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