Another Coup for Harriman in Reading Stock Rally
New York March 6 reports sensational buying in Reading shares lifted the price from 116 to 125 in about half an hour amid rumors Harriman sought control. Traders cited purchases from open market and holdings of Frick and Lake Shore, with Harriman denying Wall Street ties.
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New York
Reading Company
Wall Street
Reading
Stock Exchange
E. H. Harriman
Mr. Harriman
H. C. Frick
Lake Shore
Frick
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harriman
Financial District
Washington
Too Strenuous Wooer Arrested in Somerville
James Coppinger three, held on a $200 bond after Mrs. Mary Campbell of 218 Washington Street Somerville filed a warrant alleging assault. Officers say he pursued the widow amid two days of unwanted attentions and threats until a patrolman finally effected the arrest following a long chase.
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Mary Campbell
Washington Street
Somerville
James Coppinger
Coppinger
Allen
Boston Chauffeur Freed By Court
A jury verdict of not guilty was returned in Boston chauffeur Hugh MacLeod's murder trial in Waterbury Conn. The case involves the death of Frederick M. Frost on October 3 1906.
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Waterbury
Druggist License Revoked for Selling Alcohol at Roxbury Store
The Licensing Board revoked the sixth class druggist license of F. H. Putnam & Co. at 2121 Washington Street Roxbury for selling intoxicating liquor to a purchaser without the required certificate or prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Putnam & Co
Washington Street
Roxbury
Orpheus Club Puts On Concert At Christian Union
The Orpheus Club directed by James W Calderwood performed last evening at the Christian Union with Miss Harriet Cleveland Wescott at the piano.
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The
Christian Union
Orpheus Club
James W. Calderwood
Harriet Cleveland Wescott
Mayor Fitzgerald Returns. Pledges City Street Upkeep
After five days away in New York and Washington, Mayor Fitzgerald returns to City Hall. He spends the morning clearing mail before a South Station conference and works late with staff. He notes Boston leads in street care and says Governor's Island could be turned over to the city with a suitable plan and a ferry boat.
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Boston
New York
Washington
Fitzgerald
City Hall
South Station
Dolan
War Department
Governor’s Island
Congress
Burr
Engineers’ Corps
New Brunswick Cabinet Reorganized During Premier Pugsley’s Term
Fredericton March 6 The New Brunswick government reorganization was announced by Premier Pugsley. The only change besides the premiership is Hon. Co. W. Robinson to be sworn in as member without portfolio and later Provincial Secretary. C. J. Osman becomes Speaker of the Legislature replacing C. W. Robinson.
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Albert
C. W. Robinson
Melrose Residents Seek Better Police Protection
Melrose residents on Bellevue Avenue Emerson Street Stafford Street and nearby streets plan a petition for enhanced police protection after a spate of burglaries in the past two months. Several hundred dollars in property has been stolen with no arrests or recovered items.
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Melrose
Bellevue Avenue
Emerson Street
Stafford Street
Western Massachusetts Club Hails Crane as Next President
Massachusetts leaders gather at the Bellevue for a banquet as Frederick G. Wooden proposes a toast to Winthrop Murray Crane becoming the next President. Governor Guild and Speaker Cole stress independent judgment and public service in state politics.
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Massachusetts
Curtis Guild, Jr
Western Massachusetts Club
Bellevue
Governor Guild
Louis A. Frothingham
John N. Cole
Frederick G. Wooden
Mr. Wooden
Washington
United States
Winthrop Murray Crane
Overtime Bill Contested Over Constitutionality
The Arkwright Club presses a challenge to the overtime bill arguing it violates rights to work evenings. Counsel Bancroft seeks a Supreme Court opinion while labor leaders support enacting the law first. Governor Guild favors a test case, and committee actions hint at reporting the bill with possible floor efforts to obtain a court ruling.
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Arkwright Club
Post
Charles G. Bancroft
Labor Committee
Supreme
Governor Guild
Supreme Court
Bancrofti
James Tansey
Textile Union
Bancroft
Fair Labor Bills Move Through Labor Committee
The legislative labor committee voted in executive session to report a bill making picketing legal and to restrain the use of injunctions in labor disputes. A third bill favorably reported seeks an eight hour work day for all state employees for Frank K. Foster.
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Legislative Committee On Labor
Frank K. Foster
Train Wreck in Warren Injures Nine. Gas Pipe Breaks
Train No 33 on the Western New York and Pennsylvania division derailed between Irvington and Warren Pennsylvania after a siding switch failed to close fully. Nine people were injured none fatally and gas from a breached pipeline filled the coaches. Miss Anne Corbett was traveling to marry Orville Brown when the wreck occurred and Brown helped rescue her.
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Warren
Penn
New York & Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irvington
This
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Anne Corbett
Parker's Landing
Orville Brown
Brown
Miss Corbett
Nomination to Roxbury Court Vacancy Post
Governor Guild sent to the Executive Council the name of A. Nathan Williams for justice of the Roxbury Municipal Court to fill Judge Bolster’s death vacancy. Other nominations include Frederick J. Tuttle for Roxbury court clerk and Michael F. Ward for South Norfolk district court clerk.
Tug Richmond Floated and Repaired After Shore Incident
The tug Richmond, which ran ashore near Fort Adams about a month ago, was floated today and docked at a local wharf in Newport Rhode Island.
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Newport. R. I
Richmond
Fort Adams
Harvard Men Defy Eliot on Football Report
Harvard faculty and alumni, including White Merriam and J Reynolds, offer cautious or opposing views to President Eliot's criticisms that football is not a proper game. W H Lewis and Will Remain Best Game Murchie defend the sport, arguing it remains popular and well played when conducted properly.
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Harvard
Eliot
Post
Harvard College Athletic Committee
White
Merriam
J. Reynolds
Professor White
W. H. Lewis
United States District
Lewis
Harvard Universit
Guy Murchie
Roosevelt
Eliot criticizes football as unfit for gentlemen sports then denounces hockey and basketball
In his report President Eliot reiterates that football is unfitting for both players and spectators and calls the game fierce. He extends the critique to hockey and basketball, labeling them part of the same problematic sporting culture.
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Eliot
Lunatic Dies in Ice Coffin Near Taunton Escape
Henry Frenette of New Bedford, who escaped from Taunton asylum two weeks ago, was found dead encased in ice in a skiff on Seaconner Point. Authorities question how the vessel reached the ocean as regional waterways remain icebound.
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New Bedford
Henry Frenette
Taunton
Seaconner Point
Frenette
Coniston Spring Suits at Adams Square Shuman’s
One of the era’s top women’s suits, the Coniston by A. Shuman & Co., normally 35 dollars, is offered today at 25 dollars from a special January lot. The all wool cheviot and fancy mixtures feature a double bosomed, concave back and 13-gore high kilt skirt with silk satin lining. The sale targets ladies seeking refined spring style at a notable price saving.
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Coniston
A. Shuman & Co
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NEW Brunswick Cab
C.C.A
C. C. A. Cigar Co. Manufacturers
Sen. Crane
Beacon Hill
Guild
Wooden
Africa
HART
Ructor & Company
Shuman
BS. Pleece Co
S. S. Pierce CO
Pierce CO Cor
Tremont & Beacon Sts
Copley Square
Wolf’s
Hano
And
Portland Streets
Waltham Watches
Jewel
A. R. Grover
Ashington St
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