Senate Rejection of Mayor’s Bill on Steamboat Regulation
The Senate refused to reconsider its action against a bill placing steamboats under the Railroad Commission. Mayor Fitzgerald backed the measure tied to Nantasket Steamboat Company. Reconsideration failed 16 to 14, with Sen Powers urging public service regulation while Sen Barnes cited a personal quarrel. The Senate also asked federal steps for American passport recognition in Russia and referred the electrification bill for metropolitan railroads to the next General Court by 19 to 13.
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Senate
Railroad Commission
Fitzgerald
Nantasket Steamboat Company
Powers
Barnes
Russia
Blanchard
Basement Ephemeral Lots Offered in Tunnel Bargain Sale
A note describes limited time basement bargains with many prime lots selling quickly. It warns all remaining stock will be given away if not sold within five weeks under automatic price reductions.
Chamber Tourists in London Visit Details
Two official cablegrams from the European tour party were received by the Boston Chamber of Commerce. Secretary James A. McKibben sent the messages from Manchester and London, recording the group's activities in Liverpool Manchester and on arrival in London. A luncheon and reception by the London Chamber of Commerce were slated for 1 PM today.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
James A. McKibben
Manchester
London
Liverpool
London Chamber of Commerce
Tour of English civic centers by American party
The party toured London venues including the Lord Mayor reception and House of Commons visit. They met Joseph Fels, and studied garden city Hampstead, docks, street railways, gas lighting, water works, and Toynbee Hall with plans for a town planning conference.
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London
House of Commons
Joseph Fels
Port Sunlight
Liverpool
Garden City
Liverpool Docks
Toynbee Hall
Hampstead
Tilbury
Mansion House
Guild Hall
Old City
King’s Highway
Crystal Palace
William Penn Florist Marries Brookline Bride in Hamburg Home
William Penn the florist married Miss Sophia Rosenbush at the bride’s brother’s Brookline home. The ceremony in a 15800 rose bower was led by Rev. Dr. M. M. Eichler. The couple will sail Thursday for Europe to visit Hamburg and tour the continent before settling back in Boston.
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William Penn
Sophia Rosenbush
Charles Rosenbush
Thorndike Street
Brookline
Hamburg
Germany
M. M. Eichler
Union Park Street
Samuel Silverman
Boston
Hilda Goodman
Penn
Europe
Continent
Weld estate open to public draws many visitors
Larz Anderson and wife opened their Brookline Weld estate to the public for the first time. Visitors were attracted by an Italian garden and a Japanese garden with trees statuary goldfish pond and a bronze eagle. The pond Greek temple and conservatory also drew attention as the estate opened for the summer.
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Larz Anderson
Brookline
Weld
Massachusetts
Jamaica Plain
Larz Anderson Estate
Fraulein Stolle Promotes Education Reform For Women
Fraulein Antonie Stolle addresses Ward 9 suffrage meeting arguing faults lie in wives education not American husbands. She cites wasteful home displays push overwork and advocates women learning business and politics to be true comrades with men. She notes men seek displays but women must work to share evenings.
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Fraulein Antonie Stolle
Gertrude Atherton
Fraulein Stolle
Atherton on American marriage and the overworked husband
The Fraulein critiques Gertrude Atherton’s view of marriage, noting the husband as a money making machine and the wife needing broader interests. She argues the dinner table and home life reflect fatigue and pride, with both partners bearing blame for domestic strain and lack of companionship.
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Gertrude Atherton
Fraulein
Lifeguard Sam Mahoney Rescues Three At Revere Beach
Sam Mahoney, lifeguard at Revere Beach, saved three people from drowning yesterday afternoon. A 93 year old woman was pulled from shallow water and revived, then Mahoney dove three times to reach a man near a bathing raft, bringing him to safety. Spectators cheered as the rescues unfolded and medical staff tended the victims on shore.
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Mahoney
Sam Mahoney
Revere Beach
J. Stewart Morris
Frank P. Dreeese
Age limit set for Erie Railroad workers
In Erie New York on June 27 a strict rule bans hiring anyone over 85 years old. A man aged 36 sought a clerical post, but was refused despite excellent references, as brackets require not employing beyond 85 years.
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New York
Hiie
Brundage
Maine Naval Militia May Use Delaware for Training Cruise
Portland Me June 27 The Maine Naval Reserve may use the 20000 ton battleship Delaware as its annual training ship next month for all three divisions. Lieutenant Commander Reuben Dyer reported that the Delaware or the armored cruiser Washington will serve as the Maine reserves training ship.
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Portland
Maine Naval Reserve
Delaware
Reuben Dyer
North Atlantic
Washington
Maine Reserves
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