Legislature Plans to Adjourn Today in Boston’s Tumultuous Session
The 1903 legislature nears adjournment as lawmakers face a stormy tenure marked by scandals, vetoes, and factional splits. Callender pushes for prorogation while Governor Bates may delay, with House mock session and a weary, champagne-fueled exit predicted as Boston lawmakers return home.
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Beacon Hill
Callender
House
Boston
Moran
Myers
Europe
Boston Poll Tax Census Sparks Debate Over Methods
Assessors set Boston poll tax at 178 429, up 6 320 from last year. Police counts exceeded by 6 451, prompting questions on enumeration methods and suggesting police overcount was not due to city voting list inflation. Immigration from southern and central Europe drives growth, but assimilation eases concerns as new Americans become citizens.
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Boston
United States
Europe
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Finland
America
Wheat crop crisis and rising U.S. demand
Kansas farmers face a harvest rush with 28,000 laborers needed and shortage of binding twine despite mill and penitentiary production. The East consumes more wheat, importing from the West as domestic demand grows, making the crop a domestic and foreign trade issue.
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Kansas
Penitentiary
Minnesota
Dakotas
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Michigan
Massachusetts
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Imposition on Boston caucus law sparks outrage
A Boston newspaper column denounces a new caucus act pressed by Representative Luce as an improper imposition on Boston voters while other Massachusetts municipalities may accept or reject it. It criticizes forced publicity of party affiliation and the lack of public consent, calling the move a flagrant assault on local political rights.
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Luce
Boston
Commonwealth
Beacon Hill
Immigrant Year Set to Surpass All Records in U S
Washington fiscal year ends this month and immigration data indicate a record year. Through May 30 about 758 thousand arrived, with May alone at 187,514, up 30,513 from a year earlier, signaling June totals to push the total past 1882’s 788,992 by roughly 100,000. Daily arrivals in May show continued gains.
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Washington
Harvard Wins Half of Annual Harvard Yale Series
The Crimson captured the baseball trophy at New Haven, winning two straight games to secure overall victory. Weather was poor for both sides, but Harvard’s decisive play proved superior, while the looming rowing final in New London added anticipation to the overall athletic contest.
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Yale
Crimson
New Haven
Cambridge
Soldiers Field
New London
Weather and society notes from a Boston column
Observations blend weather quips with social chatter. Maud Williams enjoys a strong season at home in Dorchester after notable performances as feminine principal in King Dodo. Rebecca Joslin plans a summer Mexico trip while praising Mexico City’s mild season. A parade, camping notes, temperance talk, and transfers of the Chelius family mark a busy, gossiping town page.
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Maud Williams
Boston
Moultrie Avenue
Dorchester
Bbb
Rebecca Joslin
Castilian Club
Mexico
Miss Joslin
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk to Maggie
A Dorchester, Mass. verse item by EX BENEDICT of Newton Newkirk catalogues a playful, affectionate ode to Maggie. It covers Maggie riding a bike, shared life imagery, and jokes about her speaking and biting remarks, ending with a note about five years hence and Maggie’s car.
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Maggie
Rae
Dorchester
Mass
Stealthy Steve Faces Grim Fate and Escape Hope
In this serial excerpt Stealthy Steve, chained beneath two metal doors with a five ton iron belt ball, fears execution at 2 pm tomorrow yet hears Panamahatma depart. He gnaws a steel manacle, bites through an inch thick band, and frees his right hand as he plots to foil Half-fed Bedammit.
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Steve
Panamahatma
Stealthy Steve’s Escape Plot in the Death Chamber
In a dramatic serialized tale, Stealthy Steve frees his ankles and wrists with a hand forged file, targeting a five ton belt. He spots an intruder as a door grates, hides behind the heavy ball, and plans to escape before dawn while another editor’s note quips about a supposed big blue diamond and a shark sighting near Waltham.
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Steve
Charles River
Waltham
Bill
Waltham, Mass
Ananias, JR
West End
Dogs in flats for humans or dogs
INDIGNUS argues in Back Bay that dogs should be allowed to live in flats if fit for humans. He notes dachshunds could adapt by occupying part of the space, though longer dogs like Boston terriers and spaniels might live comfortably with short reach in an average flat.
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Indignus
Back Bay
Franklin
L. Adler, Bros. & Co
Rochester
Corner Stone Laid for Williams Memorial Chapel
Williamstown June 23 The corner stone laying for the new memorial chapel gifts from Mrs F F Thompson of New York highlighted Williams College class day. President Henry Hopkins laid the stone with prayer by Rev William W Adams of Fall River and an address by Hon James M Burker of Pittsfield. The completed chapel is expected to cost about $200000.
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Williamstown
F. F. Thompson
New York
Williams College
Henry Hopkins
William W. Adams
Fall River
James M. Burker
Pittsfield
Amherst Corner Stone Laid For New Observatory
On June 23 at Amherst the observatory on Wilder Hill marked commencement day with the corner stone ceremony. Rev Dr Winchester Donald read Scripture, Alice Freeman Palmer’s 1898 poem was read, and professors shared letters from abroad. John E Sanford laid the stone, with the class oration by Alexander C Ewen focusing on labor questions.
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Br. Winchester Donald
Boston
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Alice Freeman Palmer
David P. Todd
H. B. Richardson
Germany
William S. Symington, Jr
John E. Sanford
Taunton
Board of Trustees
College Hall
President Lake
Alexander C. Ewen
Plainville
Mock Legislature Session Ends In Hilarious Farce At State House
Yesterday the Legislature staged a two hour mock session led by Bill Hayes of Lowell as speaker. Notable antics included Jim Aylward as clerk Frank Gaylord as sergeant at arms and a band of six colored minstrels. Members mocked colleagues and even taunted Speaker Myers with parlor tricks and songs before adjourning at 4 30.
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Lowell
Myers
Senate
Jim Aylward
Cambridge
Frank Gaylord
Ward 12
Sam Ross
New Bedford
Samuel
Storey
Somerville
Harry Lehan
Johnson
Lenox
Gaylord
Hannan
Boston
Hayes
Jimmy Myers
Bennett
Saugus
Taft
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Moseley
Power
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Badaracco
North End
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Vincent
Bearse, Skerrett
Gardner
Washington
Frank Chase
John Quinn
Mike Collins
Michael
Doherty
Brewer
Chelsea
Horace Drinkwater
Braintree
John Coulthurst
West Roxbury
Charles River
Nickerson and
Good
Rogers Brothers
Parker House
Bunker Hill Monument
Slocum
State House
Harvard
Governor Signs Luce Primary Election Law
Governor Bates signed the Luce primary election law with immediate effect. In Boston all party caucuses are to be held together, while other cities will vote on adoption at the next state election. Boston by Aug 31 will issue the primary call. candidates must file with ward and district signers by Sept 8. primaries set for Sept 22.
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LUCE
Bates
Boston
Governor Bates Nominates Numerous Officials
At a meeting of the executive council yesterday Governor Bates forwarded a long slate of nominations including Charles E. Grinnell as master in chancery for Suffolk county Elizabeth G Evans as trustee Lyman and industrial schools Sarah D Fiske as trustee State hospital and State farm Harry L Howard as clerk of the District Court of western Norfolk Frederick B Washburn as savings bank commissioner Woodward Emery as harbor and land commissioner Mayo Dyer as commissioner Massachusetts Nautical Training School Mary V O Callaghan as member of the board of prison commissioners C Edwin Miles as member board of registration in medicine James F Jackson as railroad commissioner Lloyd Makepiece as master in chancery Edwin R Smythe Benjamin J Loring and Monster D Mann to the district police.
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Bates
Charles E. Grinnell
Boston
Suffolk County
Elizabeth G Evans
Lyman and
Industrial
Sarah D. Fiske
Malden
State Hospital
State Farm
Harry L. Howard
Walpole
District Court of Western
Mary V. O'Callaghan
Worcester
Board of Prison Commissioners
C. Edwin Miles
Board of Registration In Medicine
James F. Jackson
Fall River
Lloyd Makepiece
Edwin R. Smythe
Benjamin J. Loring
Braintree
Monster D. Mann
U. S. Squadron Reaches Kiel for Regatta Welcome
The United States European squadron under Rear Admiral Cotton reaches Kiel opposite the Yacht Club at noon. German Admiral Prince Henry welcomes the visitors as eight battleships and six cruisers arrive with flags and a band playing America. Notables include Ambassador Tower Consul Mason and European aristocracy. Emperor William expected tomorrow.
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Kiel Yacht Club House
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Massachusetts Coal Dealers Face New Licensing Law
The Massachusetts coal bill advances to engrossment after Senate debate. Amendments shift licensing to the secretary of state and impose a fine of 50 dollars or up to six months in jail. Yeas 17, nays 10, with one pair vote recorded.
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Yeas
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Apsey
Cole
Dillon
H. S. Fitzgerald
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Pratt
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Wallace
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House Clears Militia Bill As Governor Powers Cited
The House admitted a bill authorizing the Governor as commander in chief to organize and arm the militia in line with the federal act approved January 21, 1903. Debate over committee structure followed, with Speaker Myers defending the arrangement, and the measure passed 97 to 10.
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Fall River
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Senate
Myers
Parker
Springfield
Brockton
Suffolk
Middlesex
Mr. Hayes
Lowell
Cambridge
Criticisms Rise Over Swift Corportion Law Revision
A bill revising corporation laws, signed by the Governor last week, faced sharp criticism for being rushed through without debate. It passed both houses swiftly after a unanimous committee report, with House attention aroused but no debate. The Senate tracked its stages, and the Governor announced the signing via his private secretary to reporters.
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House
State House
Architect M Kim Honored At London Dinner
The Royal Institute of British Architects annual dinner at the Hotel Metropole honored Mr. McKim of New York, receiving the King's gold medal. United States Ambassador Choate and Lord Mayor of London attended as toasts lauded McKim’s achievement and the welcome of American architects.
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Royal Institute of British Architects
Hotel Metropole
United States
Choate
Charles F. McKim
New York
Royal Society of Architects
McKim
Graduation Exercises At Bowdoin Hugh O Brien And Other Schools
Graduation exercises are scheduled today at multiple schools. Bowdoin School and Hugh O’Brien School begin at 9:00 a.m. Roger Wolcott School holds ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. Edward Everett and another school start at 10:30 a.m. Blackinton School follows at 10:45 a.m.
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Flomvatumnmonool Yc
Eneses de Nevevndense
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Tavoig
Sonoo Ss
Tasaeire Kabled Sone
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Fairy Glen Reunion Ends Nellie and Ted Rift
Nellie and Ted Randall quarrel but forfeit their pride when Nellie loses a shoe to her playful Yorkshire, Snub. Ted returns the shoe, they meet, and their laughter ends the rift as Nellie hides her face in his shoulder beside the old elm in Fairy Glen.
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Fairy Glen
Ted Randall
Snub
Ted
Cinderella
Glen
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