Heroic measures urged to curb city appropriations
The City Council’s committee on appropriations reviews the mayor’s annual budget, warning taxes may rise as reductions still leave vast obligations. State payments, Metro Water Board dues, park system assessments, and large deficit claims loom, with calls to prune departments and cut expenditures to balance the year.
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Collins
Metropolitan Water Board
Hart
State House
Boston
Boston Belting Company
Huntington Avenue
Supreme Court
Mhust
Merit In Census Bureau Builds Civil Service Promise
President Roosevelt signs the bill establishing the census bureau on a permanent basis and issues a memorandum and a note to the Interior Secretary. He pledges to draw only needed personnel from the temporary force and to implement a civil service rule preventing transfers of workers who have not served six months.
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Roosevelt
Census Bureau
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Congress Plans Census Bureau Patronage Scheme
The piece assesses Congressional intent to shape a permanent census bureau as a patronage source outside civil service rules. The President accepts the main features but has blocked key aspects, suggesting the plan is largely complete yet hindered in practice.
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Congress
Permanent Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Civil Service
Federal law to punish assassination of the President
The article argues against states rights objections to a proposed federal crime making it illegal to kill or attempt to kill the President with the death penalty. It notes federal authority already protects government agents and urges understanding of the national need to shield the head of government. It asserts state laws do not preclude federal action in this area.
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Bacon
Georgia
United States
Congress
Impossible suggestion for Clark as Democratic 1904 campaign manager
The article argues Senator William A. Clark of Montana could be a potential Democratic campaign manager and 1904 presidential candidate, while noting the contrasting fate of Senator Marcus A. Hanna. It emphasizes that what is possible for one party may be impossible for the other and deems matching Hanna with Clark for the Democrats as an impossible suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Clark
Montana
Marcus A. Hanna
Ohio
Hanna
Republican Party
Clark
United States Senate
Mr. Hanna
Division in House Republicans on Cuban tariff crisis
The Republican caucus fails to decide on Cuba tariff for the third time, signaling a deep split between administration and beet sugar lobby interests. Aides expect no near agreement, leaving the issue to be fought out in the House. The dilemma pits faith with Cuba against lobbying power and President Roosevelts stance.
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House Republicans
Washington
Congress
Cuba
Roosevelt
Prince Henry Visit Sparks Violet Bomb Scare and Parade Euphoria
A crowd near the royal carriage hurled a violets bouquet with a note at Prince Henry, triggering a police scare before the harmless gift was revealed. The incident boosted mounted police pride as the German prince praised horsemanship. An art exhibition by Melbourne H Hardwick opened at Ticknor House, featuring 23 watercolors and four oils. Meanwhile streetcar crews faced scrutiny after parade distractions left some unguarded and others climbing onto vehicles.
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Prince Henry
Park Street
Tremont Street
Wilkie
Secret Service
Melbourne
H. Hardwick
Walter Kimball & Co
Ticknor House
North Shore
Prince Henry visit spurs Boston social whirl and bald remarks
The note recounts Prince Henry’s Boston visit with banquets and photos at the Somerset and Parker House while residents joke about baldness and punctual trains. It mentions Mayor Collins, Admiral Evans, General Fitzhugh Lee, and photographer Frank B. Conlin, whose banquet hall image circulates in local papers.
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Frank B. Conlin
Somerset
Prince Henry
Conlin
Prince
Admiral Evans
The
Republic
Collins
Doyle
Dolan
Fitzhugh Lee
Parker House
Coin Collector's Folly Ends in Lost Fortune and Family Feud
A tale of a coin collector who amassed about $200,000 in coins then mortgaged at high rates to acquire more. As he aged his passion persisted, neglecting his family until death. After burial, heirs fought over the estate, letting weeds grow over his grave. A moral warns that a fool and his money are soon parted. The piece closes with a string of puns and brief humorous vignettes.
Swiss to donate plaster casts to Harvard Germanic Museum
A letter to Harvard Professor Kuno Francke from U S minister A B Hardy announces Swiss federal council will contribute plaster casts of representative Swiss sculptures to Harvard's Germanic Museum. Remote details indicate officials in Berne and cooperation aimed at enhancing the Harvard collection.
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Berlin
Kuno Francke
Harvard University
Hardy
United States
Berne
Federal Council
Harvard
Germanic Museum
Revolutionary movement spreads across Siberia reports
A Daily News dispatch from Copenhagen cites reports reaching St. Petersburg of a widening revolutionary movement. Unrest grows across Siberia with governors prohibiting gatherings in Tomsk province. Troubles are reported in Novonikolaievsk Visok Marinsk and Baranoul.
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London
Daily News
Copenhagen
St. Petersburg
Siberia
Tomsk
Novonikolaievsk
Visk
Marinsk
Baranoul
The Widow's Real Estate Deal
Widow Tilly Candle schemes to land Thomas Drew, a reclusive real estate agent, by feigning interest in property and capital and investments. Her persistent charm persuades him to consider selling his own home to her, revealing a calculated plan to secure marriage through real estate.
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Tilly Candle
Tilly
Thomas Drew
Thomas
Mr. Drew
Mrs. Candle
Widow Candle
Mrs. Drew
General Education Board formed to aid Southern schools
D100,000 SCHOOL FUND FOR SOUTH NEW YORK March 7 Announcement: an association named the General Education Board has been organized in New York to promote Southern education with over 1,000,000 placed at its trustees' disposal. The board includes W. H. Baldwin Jr. and Daniel Gilman among others. The group will seek gifts from sympathizers to further public education in the South.
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New York
General Education Board
W. H. Baldwin, Jr
Long Island Railroad Company
J. L. M. Curry
Peabody and Slater Funds
Spain
Congress
F. T. Gates
National Education Society
Daniel ©. Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Carnegie Institute Washington
Morris K. Jesu
Capital Punishment Bill Debate in Legislature
The Judiciary committee heard petitions by Representative George H. Jackson and supporters from Lynn and Boston urging limits on capital punishment. Senators Howland and Gargan weighed abolition, with arguments on jury discretion, innocence, and the fate of convicts, urging reform and questioning the necessity of the death penalty.
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Committee On Judiciary
George H. Jackson
Lynn
Jackson
Peter M. Neal
Walter B. Allen
Mr. Jenkins
Boston
Willard Howland
Thomas J. Gargan
Oscar A. Marden
Herbert L. Baker
Howland
Evacuation Day Military Parade Planned in Boston
A grand Evacuation Day parade will feature six Boston Ninth Regiment companies and six First Heavy Artillery units forming a provisional regiment with cavalry, naval militia, and Cadet detachments. Local civic groups join the procession as state funds of 3500 dollars back the military feature and officials including Senator Lodge will attend.
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William H. Devine
Boston
Naval Militia
First Corps of Cadets
Boston High School Regiment
Grand Army
Spanish War Veterans
Continentals of
Worcester
Amoskeags of
Manchester
Commonwealth
Executive Council
Senator Lodge
Crane
Bates
Soule
Myers
John D. Long
Navy
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Long
North Atlantic
Navy Yard
Senate skips ship bill amid senator illnesses
Senate does not take up the ship subsidy bill due to the illness of Mr. West of Missouri and Mr. Mallory of Florida. The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill passes, then debate continues on the Presidents protection bill with Mr. Bacon opposing. In the House the rural free delivery reform bill holds the floor, with general debate ending tomorrow and five minute rule Monday.
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Washington
West
Missouri
Mallory
Florida
Senate
United States
Bacon
Georgia
Rhode Island Trust Seeks Mergers of Transit and Utilities
Providence March 7 Large commercial combines involve United Traction Providence Gas and Narragansett Electric Lighting with total capital of 16 160 000 Negotiations aim to form a guarantee company to fix dividend rates Stock moves supported by Union Traction head Senator Nelson Aldrich Marsden Perry of Narragansett Electric leads merger push and interest in Legislature action
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Providence
R. I
United Traction
Providence Gas
Narragansett Electric Lighting Companies
United States
Nelson Aldrich
Union Traction Company
Marsden J. Perry
Narragansett Electric Lighting Company
Boston Latin School Dinner Promotes Portrait Presentation
The Boston Latin School Association dinner at the Exchange Club on April 7 will honor Dr Moses Merrill with a school portrait as recognition for 43 years as teacher and nearly 20 years as headmaster. Dr Edward Everett Hale will preside with Mr Arthur Irving Fiske receiving the portrait.
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Boston Latin School Association
Exchange Club
Edward Everett Hale
Moses Merrill
Arthur Irving Fiske
Merrill
Charles James Capen
Joseph Webber Chadwick
Capen
Chadwick
William Gallagher
Thayer Academy
Ezekiel Cheever
Whipping at Lyman School Hearing on Corporal Punishment
The public institutions committee heard Rep William J Sullivan of Boston oppose a repeal of the law allowing corporal punishment at Lyman School for Boys Westboro. Edward Townsend recalled being whipped with a rubber hose for whispering and running away, enduring severe pain. A trustee noted whippings, while Townsend now works steadily. Another boy described similar punishments. Also reported is a New York note: Helderbach Ickleheimer Co cancels a $1,000,000 gold export, reducing total shipments to $2,500,000.
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Committee On
William J. Sullivan
Boston
Westboro
Sullivan
Edward Townsend
Lynn
George H. Carlaton
Haverhill
Poy
New York
Helderbach, Ickleheimer & Co
Bonds set for Greene and Gaynor in U S conspiracy case
In Savannah, Judge Emory Speer ordered bonds of 40000 dollars each for Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor on conspiracy charges against the United States. Warrant issued for their arrest as the two fugitives face stern criticism of delays and mockery of justice by the court. The case, tied to alleged massive frauds against the public treasury, spans two grand juries and years of legal maneuvering. The judge urged prompt action to secure trial and enforce federal process.
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Savannah
United States District Court Today
Emory Speer
Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
United States
William T
Edward H. Gaynor
B. D. Greene
Greene
James D. Leary
New York
Gaynor
William B. Kirk
Syracuse
Supreme Court of the United States
Pastor Rebukes King In London Sermon
In a City Temple service Rev. Joseph Parker denounced King Edward for beer and Sunday concert conduct. He argued the King sets a poor example for public morals and that a king's actions influence the people, prompting visible disapproval from the congregation with cries of shame.
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London
City Temple
Joseph Parker
Edward
Dr. Parker
Boston Clothier Wolf Expands As Trade Rises
Boston merchants report a business surge despite dull months. Wolf My Clothier at Manover and Portland streets leads gains, expanding selling space. Wolf credits public trust in their methods and a money back guarantee for boosting sales.
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Boston
Wolf
Manover
Portland
Dredging Plan Illuminates Dorchester Bay Request
Representative McNary pressed for legislation to dredge Dorchester Bay extending current limits by about a half mile. A map showed the proposed area enabling larger yachts to anchor within a half mile of shore, reducing the present one mile distance. The plan avoids private land takings while the State would be compensated for dredging the Warrior.
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Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
McNary
Dorchester Bay
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