Governor’s delay on poll tax listing sparks debate in Boston
The piece questions why the Governor withheld opinion on Boston poll taxable listing, noting a Dec 1 1908 Police Board report, urging lawmakers to consider Emmons’s findings to end the costly listing experiment. It cites $42,249.71 in extra costs and argues for legislative action and the rectification of a license law typo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Police
Judge Emmons
Collins
Police Board
Modified graft and Bristow report reveal long list of Congressmen
The Bristow report exposes a spectrum of lawmakers involved in what is described as modified graft. While some acted within questionable legal boundaries, others arranged post office leases and inflated postmaster salaries to favor allies, with some actions occurring before office terms began. The piece notes these cases as unlawful yet not clearly criminal under statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Heath
Machen
Lorenz
Groff
Mr. Bristow
Bristow Reveals Graft Details In Postal Budget
The piece cites payments of 100 dollars raised for rent at rural post offices in Massachusetts and Corry Pennsylvania. It attributes these increases to pressure from a Congressman seeking reelection, noting the postmaster owner’s widow needed funds and urging broader inspection of the postal system for possible graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Corry
Pennsylvania
Bristow
Washington
National marriage and divorce law urged in Smoot case
The piece argues a national marriage and divorce law could improve social welfare if Congress amends the Constitution. It cites Senator Smoot and Mormon leaders resisting federal interference, notes Utah law as controlling domestic relations, and compares to prior federal action in bankruptcy. If proposed, a constitutional amendment would likely pass three fourths of the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Washington
Smith
Senate Committee
United States
Utah
Congress
Stealthy Steve Faces Embarrassment in Mrs Miskell's Apt
The famed detective stands exposed in Mrs Miskell's bedchamber, unable to explain his presence. Guilt floods him as he muses on slippers on the floor, a nightie on the bed, and beauty aids revealing her private grooming routine. The scene probes propriety and hidden desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Evacuation Day Parade Overseen by Captain Dunn in South Boston
Captain John H. Dunn of the Ninth Regiment was named chief marshal for the Evacuation Day parade in South Boston. Four Ninth Regiment companies, two G A R posts, Spanish American War veterans, naval brigade units and a Marine detachment will participate. The parade runs early afternoon and ends by 3 30 p m with exercises at South Boston High School.
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John H. Dunn
Ninth Regiment
Boston
Naval Brigade
Blue Jackets
United States Marines
South Boston High School
Stealthy Steve and Mrs Miskell depart for Havre after deception and reconciliation
In a playful melodrama, Stealthy Steve forgives Mrs Miskell for doubting his motives after a tense entry into her room. They prepare to depart Paris for Havre as the sleuth insists on immediate action, but delays and trunks trigger comic banter as a humorous backdrop to a broader tale of trust and bravado.
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Mr. Miskell
Steve
Pauline
Paris
Stephen
Mrs. Miskell
Beacon Street Observances and Local Happenings Chronicle
Observant Citizen notes disarray on Beacon Street with unplowed gutters and improvised footbridges. The piece mentions courthouse illumination costs, immigration service changes, a Dorchester visit before a Californian move, police chiefs meeting insights, dog show victories, and Rep Dick Foley’s recovery from gastritis, all reflecting a busy community snapshot.
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New England
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State House
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Newton Newkirk
Rae
Ystery
Jae
Dorchester Heights
Commonwealth Park Gymnasium
Cccessee Ees
Ar Sted Ea
Richard Kk. Walsh
South End
Cunard New
Sphinx
A. H. Nourse
Elmore Park
Prof
Omar. Lawrence
Mags
He Waien
Avon Street
India
Centra
Sigsbee and
Ane
Batiste
Panama
Black
Sirs Jha
Warner
Brussels House
Pines
Maine
Marie Mother
Jack Payne
Beacon Street
Long Wharf
Billings
United States Immigration Service
Department
Institute Dramatic Company of
East Cambridge
Histrians
Dion Boucicault
Colleen Bawn
Alan McAuley
New York City
Andrew Crawford
Draper Street
Dorchester
Fifth Avenue
New York
Golden Gate
Association of Massachusetts Chiefs of Police
Springfield
William B. Moffatt
Lowell
Tre
George Story
Lynn
Lawrence
Mr. Story
Dick Foley
Mrs
Frank MecKerby
Pan
Ger, Me
Swampscott
Admiral Farragut
Jamaica
Mrs. McKerby
Silas RB. Duffield
St Thomas'’s Church
Somerville
Duffield
Mr. Duffield
Sanford
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