Remarkable Gubernatorial Record in 1902 Session
A review of the adjourned Legislature highlights Governor Crane's influence as most recommendations in his inaugural message became law. Reforms included consolidation of boards, street railway funding changes, savings versus national banks, and new oversight over railroad locations. The piece argues for universal signal systems to prevent trolley collisions and notes expected damages to the Marlboro road.
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General Court
Commonwealth
Crane
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Metropolitan Water Act
Utbions
Hudson
Marlboro Street Railway
Railroad Commission
Isregard
Marlboro
Dewey Testimony Spurs Philippine Policy Debate
Admiral Dewey testifies before the Senate on the Philippines, arguing self government for Filipinos and Cuba comparatives. The remarks fuel calls to declare American aims, with claims that independence could have saved wartime costs and time. Congressman McCall urges a clear party stance as debates intensify.
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Admiral Dewey
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Dewey
McCall
Congress
Public interest in coal strike prompts arbitration push
The shafting of the anthracite coal strike costs about 1,000,000 daily, seven weeks in. Losses total over 40,000,000 and miners lose wages while the public bears the tax to fund the industrial war. The piece argues for compulsory arbitration to protect public rights.
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Coal Trust
Observant Citizen notes summer cottage colony activity at Manchester by the Sea
The Observant Citizen reports a summer colony in Manchester by the Sea with Italian and French embassies represented among residents. Cheket Bey the Turkish minister draws the most attention, while society figures and heiresses, including Marget Hunnewell, figure in local social life and travel. A funeral at Mount Auburn marks Harvard and club connections, and notable local residents build and entertain, with a humorous parliamentary scene led by Moderator Drew at a Cam Street church meeting detailing strict rules and a lively debate.
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Manchester-by-the-Sea
Fur High
Cheket Bey
Betiow
Tom’’ Reed
Colored Baptist Church
Cam Street
Thomas
Drew
Harvard Dominates This Year's College Sports Results
Harvard leads in football, track, four-oar rowing and baseball with decisive wins on the polo grounds and at New York. Yale claims the eight-oar varsity title and a freshman crew tie, while questions of ineligibility temper Harvard's football claim and affect overall standings.
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New York
Harvard
Yale
Crimson
The Curse of Riches and Wealth Misery
A garbled column rails at wealth and its misery, naming Mr W K Vanderbilt as a cautionary example. The piece mocks the allure of riches and reflects on poverty versus affluence with a satirical, critical tone, highlighting social envy and moral risk.
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Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt
Millionaire Vanderbilt mocked for wealth and envy
A satirical column imagines W K Vanderbilt lamenting inherited wealth as a handicap to happiness while cruising on his yacht Valiant. The piece jokes about endless dividends, private luxury, and the irony of wishing to swap places with workers, urging acceptance of poverty as fate. Includes a lighter exchange about ping pong with Newt Newkirk.
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Vanderbilt
Mr. Tanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Mr. Vane
Christian Science inquiry on healing and action
A reader from Leicester asks how Christian Science answers restoring use after paralysis when ordinary methods fail. He cites Mrs. Eddy and wonders what action a faithful Scientist should take if nature refuses to acknowledge healing, seeking a clear explanation of the practice.
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Mrs. Eddy
Christ
List
Ned FE. Sheldon
Leicester
Sweetness of Sarah Returns in a Train of Doubt
On a moving train a tall athletic man seeks to reconcile with his wife, Margaret, amid memories of a sick child and past devotion. A child pleads for the father’s stay, the wife’s reluctance and a moment of remembered faith lead to a vow to mend their fractured family. The man begs forgiveness, repeating his love and pledging to return to his wife, calling her his Sweetness of Sarah.
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Chicago
Sarah
Margaret
Papa
Mamma
Grandma
Grandma's
Sweethen
Little One
New Trust Magnate Named In Stock List Trial
June 2 New York world reports in a Trenton court that the United States Steel Corporation stock list credits a "Bertram Cutler" with ownership of 123 975 shares of preferred stock and 2 36 shares of common stock valued at about 15 million dollars. Suspicion on Wall Street suggests "Mr Cutler" may be a modest clerk or possibly a decorative alias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Trenton
N. J
Bertram Cutler
Wall Street
Cutler
Call for Car Side Guards to Prevent Accidents
A. H. Newman of Boston urges legislators to require guards on sides of both closed and open cars to avert danger. He argues even careful operation can fail and corporate inaction should be countered by law.
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A. H. Newman
Davis Street
Boston
Unclear text about General Max and funds
In June 29 dispatches a General received $35,000 from the Treasury while the American government governed the island. Efforts to obtain full details from the Department failed. Figures appear flawed and imply attempts to influence those involved to remain quiet.
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Hington
Maxer
Department
Genmes
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Boston Post
New England
Air
Hunnewell
Foriss Marget Hunnewell
George Blake
Ellediey
Rvard Cless
Dres
Tan
Mr. Clapana
Detroit
Atlantic City
Mt. Aburn Cemetery
Mbete Sata
J. Theodore
Hibbard
William A. Russell
Bston
Oh International Paper Company
Nished
Ormont
Lake
Cimlain
Russell
Enjo Bie
Newton Newkirk
Christian Science Query
Hei
Sunday Post
Lillian Leslie
Norfolk Street
Dorchester, Mass
NEW Trust
Jordan Marsh CO
England
Madras
Lic
Posi
Gomez
Treasury
Imomer
Mtae
Alice E. Whitaker
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