Buried Wires Demonstrates Boston Underground Feasibility
The fire department announces progress toward burying underground alarm system wires using the telephone conduit. The article argues this proves underground burial is possible for electric light, telegraph, telephone, and fire alarm lines and urges full burial to improve streets and safety, leaving trolley lines as the remaining surface system.
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Fire Department
Telepone Company
Boston
The Exclusion Scheme Against Canadian Goods
The text critiques the recurring proposal to exclude Canadian goods from in bond transportation across the United States. It notes the plan’s retaliatory nature against Great Britain, its particularly offensive impact on New England, and the pattern of strong New England protests whenever the idea is raised.
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United States
Bond
Great Britain
New England
New
New England Merchants Oppose Tariff Retaliation Threats
England merchants and transportation interests express frustration at Washington over years of Republican indifference to New England. They note protection against proposed Canada in bond transport cuts, though hope the scheme won’t be enacted now.
Unprotected Boston Schoolhouses Demand Action
The Boston Board of Aldermen are urged to act at Monday’s meeting on funding fire escapes for city schools. The school committee requested an appropriation to protect children, with public pressure growing after recent criticism in the Legislature. The editorial argues delay risks lives and likens it to insuring stock.
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Board of Aldermen
Boston
Epward Atkinson
Matthews
Committee On Cities
Board of Survey
Department of Street Commissioners
Long
P. A. Collins
Means Says Columbian Party Survives Reform Split
A Reform Club dispute centers on civil service reform and honest money. James Means and six associates claim Democratic leaders doubt reform, citing a Cleveland presidency hurdle. Richard H. Dana reports Cleveland officials actually support reform, challenging Means claim. The episode undercuts the Columbian party platform and calls for Means to address the issue.
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James Means
Columbian Party
Reform Club
Means
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Richard H. Dana
Civil Service Record
Dana
Eans
M&ans
Another View Of Mr Lodge Relates To Free Coinage Vote
The Lowell Times disputes the Post’s view of Congressman Loner’s conduct in the free coinage vote. It argues he avoided misstep by a prior engagement and a general pair, claiming his absence shifted support to the right while his colleagues faced blame for their stance. If LopGee intended to aid the party, the paper says it was a risky accident.
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Loner
Bland
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Lopee
Sage
Western
Massachusetts
Ross Tinker
Internal Revenue
Mage Washburn
Greenfield
Commonwealth
Butler
Tinker
Dawes
Beard
Allen
Lodge
Senate
Boxmaker
Lowell
McEttrick
Suffolk
Boston
Thomas Allen
Fine Arts Commission
University OF Vermont
Mass. College OF Pharmacy
DANA
Massachusetts Wool Tariff Fight Drives Free Wool Bill
Congressman Stevens voiced Massachusetts wool manufacturers and national manufacturers urging passage of a tariff removal on wool. He spoke in the House from his experience as the largest U S woolen producer, arguing reduced duties would aid his mills and reflect practical needs over theoretical tariffs.
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Congressman Stevens
Massachusetts
Stevens
House
DunneLry
Free wool bill praised by Stevens and Bennett supporters
The discussion centers on removing the duty on wool. Stevens argues that free wool will expand use by manufacturers, lower reliance on shoddy goods, and boost woollen products competitive in world markets. Bennett notes Massachusetts manufacturers share this relief view, aligning with Stevens as its strongest advocate.
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Mr. Stevens
Bennett
New England
Massachusetts
Congressman Stevens
Voices for War in The Boston Journal War Talk Roils Coast
The Boston Journal urges a tougher stance against Britain and hints at alliance ideas with France and Russia. It mocks pacifist hopes and warns Americans to avoid hesitation, while recalling Senator Chandler’s calls to sever Canada ties and gain railroad gains, predicting a surge of war talk.
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Boston Journal
Chile
Great Britain
New England
United States
England
America
Bermuda
Chandler
France
Russia
New Hampshire
Canada
Various Odds and Ends From a Fragmentary Page
A miscellaneous mix of notes and quips on topics from indorsers and politics to royal yachts and a Mass priest, with references to English titled classes, a Duluth thermometer spike, an asylum commitment, dictionary meaning of democracy, Siam’s king’s yacht, Spurgeon’s vacancy, a Milton Mass. arrest, and civic appeals to protect Independence Square.
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England
Sir James Bacon
Duluth
Sarah Althea Terry
Galveston News
Siam
London
Brooke Terford
Spurgeon
Plan for joint occupancy of Beacon Hill by state and city
William H. Wairmonte proposes a bill draft at a State House hearing for city state joint control of Beacon Hill crown. The plan includes extending State House grounds and city acquisition of Beacon Bowdoin Somerset Ashburton site for a new City Hall. It hinges on city commitment to build near the State House, promising a new transit route between the North End and southern city sections.
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William H. Wairmonte
Beacon Hill
State House Committee
State House
Beacon, Bowdoin and
Somerset Streets
Ashburton Place
Mantle for a Little Girl From Paris
A daily hint from Paris describes a mantle made of thick pearl gray cloth. It features a velvet astrakhan trim at the skirt and a collar edged with astrakhan and gold band. A pearl gray velvet tippet completes the outfit.
Boston Post predicts Cogswell may win Massachusetts governorship
From the Haverhill Gazette the Boston Post expects opposition to General William Cogswell’s reelection to Congress but suggests if he wishes to return he may run. The paper contends Cogswell is likely to become Massachusetts governor.
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Haverhill Gazette
Boston Post
William Cogswell
Congress
Massachusetts
Boston Post Publishes Supposed Soliloquies of Eminent Mass. Men
The Boston Post under its new management prints a series of supposed soliloquies attributed to eminent Massachusetts figures, described as a bold enterprise from the New England Home era.
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New England
The
Boston Post
Massachusetts
Boss Tinker’s view on current Massachusetts politics
Aged North Adams political figure “Boss” Tinker would likely express his opinions on the present situation in sharp, candid terms if asked. The excerpt hints at his accumulated influence and enduring relevance in state affairs.
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Massachusetts
Tinker
North Adams
Plan for Boston State House area land purchase for new City Hall
State House committee hears William H. Whitmore plan to seize land near the State House for a proposed City Hall. The scheme covers two parcels valued around 1.5 million dollars, with the Commonwealth funding damages and Boston repaying via bonds. Senator McEttrick denies accusations of industry influence. Pillsbury’s pass bill opinion awaited.
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State House
William H. Whitmore
State House Commissioners
Bowdoin Court
Beacon Street
Bowdoin Street
Temple
Mt. Verjon Streets
Somerset
Beacon
Bowdoin Streets
Ashburton Place
Bailey
Boston
Commonwealth
Pillsbury
Russell
Committee
Senate
House
Easthampton
Warren
Filthy Private Schools Run by French Canadians in Fort River
State Inspector McGraw and Fort River officials uncovered private French language schools in kitchens on Everett street and at No 10 Seventh street. With 41 and 63 pupils respectively, rooms lacked desks and proper air space far below required 250 cubic feet per pupil. Unhealthy conditions prompted orders to seal exits, improve surroundings, and require English instruction. additional similar schools likely exist.
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Fort River
McGraw
Connell
Board of Health
Everett Street
Voisine
Seventh Street
Hamel
Superintendent of
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