Birmingham sets speed record in measured mile test
In a gale off Rockland Maine the scout cruiser Birmingham hit 25.3 knots on a measured mile with 200 screw revs per minute during standardization tests. Fore River officials say Chester at 26.07 knots shows potential for near 26 knots. Endurance run planned at 24 knots for four hours.
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Rockland
Birmingham
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Mass
Chester
Fore River Company
Morse's Offers Deep Discounts on Last Spring Suits
If it's at Morse's it's correct. The store advertises Last Spring's Suits this spring at striking price reductions averaging 40 percent. Customers are urged to visit Morse's counters to find suits priced at 28 25 22.50 20 15 and discounted to 10 7.50, with all sizes available and Morse-made quality.
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Rogers & CO
Siam Cill
Rogers * CO
Butler Leads Fight for Flat Gas Rate
William E. Butler of William S. Butler & Co. testified at the State House before the legislative committee on public lighting in favor of a universal flat rate for electric service. He argued current differential charges overtax many small customers and amount to more than $500,000 yearly, while large users gain. Opponents included Junius T. Auerbach and EH. W. Burdett who warned the plan would hurt small consumers and questioned its practicality.
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William E. Butler
Boston
William S. Butler & Co
Legislative Committee On Public Fighting
State House
Ir. Butler
Legislative Committee
Butler
Ile
Mr. Butler
Edison Company
New England Dry Goods Association
Massachusetts Dry Goods Association
Prighton
Eng
Edison
Junius T. Auerbach
EH. W. Burdett
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Exonerates Janitor in Cleveland School Fire
Cleveland Ohio March 11 Coroner Burke absolves janitor Hitter of blame in the Collinwood School fire. Conditions blamed for the disaster cite overheated pipes and faulty construction that trapped children at a stair hall turn. He states the janitor was at his post, raised the alarm, and opened all exits.
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Cleveland
Burke
Collinwood
Swift Denied Access to State House Petition
Morrison L. Swift led a 50 member group to the State House to present a petition but Captain Remington denied entry. Swift planned to address the rules committee at 10:30 with no accompaniment. He criticized the flag as a symbol of plutocrats and cited John D. Rockefeller in a fiery protest.
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Morrison L. Swift
State House
David T. Remington
Swift
Committee On
Beacon Hill
Mr. Swift
Johnn D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
WANTS HOTEL ESSEX VALUATION REDUCED
A post noon hearing before the Board of Street Commissioners heard the appeal of John B. Quinn vice president of the Hammond Hotels from the May valuation of the Hotel Essex by the Board of Assessors. The assessors had set the hotel value at 706 300 dollars.
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Hotel Essex
Board of Street Commissioners
John B. Quinn
Hammond Hotels
Essex
Board of Assessors
Speedy Balloon Flight Lands Near Atlantic in New Hampshire
Stevens No. 21 balloon, piloted by Leo Stevens and passenger William Whitehouse, traveled about 130 miles in 3 hours 6 minutes starting from Pittsfield Mass. It landed safely near Hampton Falls, N H, after routing over Nashua and Lawrence. The craft, bought by the Aero Club of North Adams, will be renamed North Adams No 1 for public rental and today's trip ends Stevens private management.
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Hampton Falls
N. H
Pittsfield
Mass
Atlantic Ocean
Leo Stevens
New York
William F. Whitehouse
Boston
Stevens
Mr. Whitehouse
Greenfield
Nashua
Lawrence
Haverhill
Aero Club of
North Adams
Crack Skater Williams Cancels Engagement with Harley Davidson
Charley Williams, renowned Boston roller skater, cancels engagement to face Harley Davidson due to his sister’s severe illness. The match was highly anticipated after Williams’s dazzling West performances.
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Williams
Charley Williams
Boston
West
Harley Davidson
Arrests and incidents headline Boston day brief
John P. Smiddy 20 of East Boston arrested by Station 7 police for holding up John Maffei Sunday night at Cottage and Everett streets, 60 cents taken. Charles Abrahamson 21 of Lynde street arrested on warrant for larceny of clothing worth 17.50 from Fred Rubens on Feb 27. Edward O Donnell 29 of South Boston injured after falling from a moving trolley on Atlantic avenue. Michael Harrington 30 Coast Artillery attempted suicide by jumping into the Charles River at Charlesbank Park. rescued and at Massachusetts General Hospital in dangerous condition. His home is Fall River.
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John P. Smiddy
Boston
John Maffei
Cottage
Everett Streets
Joy Street
Charles Abrahamson
Lynde Street
Fred Rubens
Allen Street
Edward O’donnell
Alger Street
South Boston
Governor Guild and President Eliot Decorated by Italian King
Governor Guild and Harvard President Eliot were named Grand Officers of the Crown of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III. The Italian monarch praised Harvard, Massachusetts banking reform, child labor laws, and the padrone system while presenting the honor, awarded on the Duke of the Abruzzi’s suggestion. The pair will receive insignia at the State House when Governor Guild is able to attend.
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Guild
Italy
Eliot
Harvard
Massachusetts
Duke
Abruzzi
New World
House of Savoy
Warrant Out for C F King in Boston
Police search city for Cardenio F King a Boston financial agent after a warrant for arrest issued yesterday. Officers failed to locate him in Boston last night amid ongoing troubles.
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Cardenio F. King
Boston
Creditors Move Against Cardenio F King in Bankruptcy
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Cardenio F King in federal court. Creditors named include John G McCarthy of Boston for 3000 dollars, Mary L Davis of Boston for 488, David A Smart of Providence for 514.50, and Robert L Cochran of Nahant for 1000. If adjudged bankrupt, all King assets vest in the trustee for distribution to creditors after schedules of liabilities and assets are filed.
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Cardenio F. King
United States District Court
King
New England
Henry D. Yeaton
Stephen A. Hopkins
John G. McCarthy
Boston
Mary L. Davis
David A. Smart
Providence
Robert L. Cochran
Nahant
Brookline Voters Reelect Board of Selectmen
Brookline voters re elected their old Board of Selectmen yesterday selecting five counselors. William Craig John A Curtin Horace James Philip Parker Nathaniel Conant secured the highest votes while Lyman J Clark and James Quinn were defeated with over nine hundred votes each.
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Brookline
Board of Selectmen
William Craig
John A. Curtin
Horace James
Philip Parker
Nathaniel Conant
Lyman J. Clark
James Quinn
Former State Senator Martin Van Buren Jefferson Dies in Worcester
Worcester March 11 The Hon Martin Van Buren Jefferson former member of the Governor's council and a leading manufacturer died at his home He was born in Uxbridge May 9 1884 and began as a Holden farm boy before founding Howe & Jefferson in Holden He built Jefferson village and led Jefferson Manufacturing Company A Republican he served Worcester in the House 1860-61 Senate 1885-86 and Governor's council 1899-1900 He assisted McKinley in 1896 and helped notify his nomination in Canton Ohio
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Worcester
Martin van Buren Jefferson
M. V. B. Jefferson
Uxbridge
Holden
Howe & Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson Manufacturing Company
House
Senate
Governor's Council
McKinley
Canton
Pawn Tickets Cause Suit
Augusta D. Coleman of Boston is restrained by Judge Richardson from disposing of pawn tickets worth 8900 until further court order. The bill in equity, filed by Frederick A. Bissell and another loan‑agency proprietor, says Coleman co‑signed a 9000 note with George D. Coleman on March 15 1907 and pledged jewelry as security. The debt relates to the pledged property, a separate pawn, with tickets issued, and the plaintiffs allege Coleman plans to sell the pawn tickets and transfer her interest in the property.
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Augusta D. Coleman
Boston
Richardson
Bill In
Equity
Frederick A. Bissell
George D. Coleman
Negroes May Again Enlist After Brownsville Riot Report
Washington dispatch notes a Senate committee report on the Brownsville riot. The President confirms the dismissal of Black soldiers was supported by testimony and urges a one year extension to reinstate any discharged men not covered by the original order. Senator Warren outlines forthcoming legislation for reinstatement under conditions.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Brownsville
Senate
Warren
Foraker
Committee On Military Affairs
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Hitchcock Trial Jury Selection Advances in New York
Eleven jurors were chosen as the Hitchcock trial adjourned in New York City today. The court planned to reconvene tomorrow to continue selections.
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New York
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Adams Square
Boston Merchant
New Measure
Light Monopoly
Greater Boston
Joseph S. Klotz
Washington St
Gor
C. F. King
OLD Board
Augusta Coleman
Greer
Hermitage
Holland
Sen
Holland Rye
Boylston Street
Hitchcock
Washburn-Crosby Co
Washburn-Crosey
Hotel Epicure
Hayward Place
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