Meyer Leases Russ Palace In St Petersberg Embassy Row
George von IL Meyer has leased the Kielumichel Palace as his residence during his term as American ambassador in St. Petersburg. The grand Sergeiefskala building, near embassies, is famed for its interior and historical entertainments. The Kleinmichel family was ennobled by Catherine the Great and the palace has been unoccupied after the Count Kleinmichel's death.
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ST. Phytersburg
George von IL. Meyer
Kielumichel Palace
Sergeiefskala
St. Petersburg
Kleinmichel
Catherine the Great
Pio
Subway Travel Improves Yet Falls Short in New York
Traffic on the subway and elevated lines showed some improvement in New York City today but remained far from normal. A Ninth Avenue Elevated train crashed into the bumper at South Ferry, throwing passengers to the car floors and injuring several, including J. J. Barry of Fitchburg Massachusetts.
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New York
Ninth Avenue
South Ferry Terminal
J. J. Barry
Iitchburg
Mass
Gompers Condemns New York Subway Strikers
Baltimore speech from March 12 cites AFL President Gompers blaming the New York Interborough strike on workers violating their contracts with companies. He says the collapse of the walkout shows discipline and adherence to agreements are essential in labor actions.
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Gompers
New York
Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
New York Interborough Company
Blaze at 289 293 Commercial Street Shuts Block
A heavy fire broke out on the third floor of a five story brick building at 289 293 Commercial street yesterday afternoon causing a second alarm. Fire and water losses may exceed 3000 dollars. Goldberg and Rathman junk dealers occupied the building. Ownership is by the Quincy Cold Storage Company.
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Commercial Street
Goldberg & Rathman
Quincy Cold Storage Company
Cigarette Sets Texas Oil Field Ablaze
A laborer in the Humble oil field near the Heywood well dropped a lit cigarette, starting a fire that burned for about ten hours. Damage is estimated from 50 000 to 100 000 dollars as flames threaten the wider field. The Heywood and Hughes wells bear heavy damage and the fire spreads through oil saturated ground with gas pockets igniting.
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Dallas
Tex
Humble
Heywood
Hughes
St Gothard Hospice in Geneva Destroyed by Fire
The famous hospice of St Gothard in Geneva has been destroyed by a fire reported on March 12. No further details on casualties or cause are provided in the available text.
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Geneva
Switzerland
St. Gothard
Fire in Malden rear block causes $900 loss
A lively blaze erupted in the rear of a brick block at 18 Pleasant street Malden owned by Mrs. Sarah Richardson. Occupants included Gilbert Ware boots and shoes John Donahue tailor Mrs Mary Le Clair restaurant and Daniel Lusk barber shop. Fire began in Mrs LeClair’s restaurant kitchen from a defective flue and gained headway before Box 45 could be pulled. Loss estimated at 900 dollars.
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Malden
Pleasant Street
Sarah Richardson
Billerica
Gilbert Ware
Boots
John Donahue
Mary LeClair
Daniel Lusk
New Fall River Liner Providence Inspected at Weymouth
The Fall River line steamer Providence was open for public inspection yesterday at Fore River works Weymouth. More than 800 visitors toured the vessel. A 25 cent admission was charged with proceeds to the Pore Fiver Ship and Engine Company Insurance Society to insure employees.
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Fall River Line
Providence
Fore River Works
Weymouth
Wells Seen as Likely Boston Fire Commissioner Choice
Benjamin W. Wells, long linked with Boston politics and fire service, is expected to be named fire commissioner to replace the late Russell after Mayor Collins returns. A Harvard graduate and former superintendent of streets, Wells is praised for calm leadership and deep knowledge of the fire department.
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Benjamin W. Wells
Russell
Collins
Wells
Mr. Wells
Colonel Russell
Fire Department
Quincy
Wardll
Hart
Wheeler
Boston Fire Department
Benjamin Wells
South Boston Plans Observe 50th Annexation Day Parade
South Boston readies a large parade marking the 50th anniversary of Washington Village’s annexation. Units include Naval Brigade, Ninth Infantry companies, soldiers and sailors from the navy yard, South Boston and Dorchester high school cadets, plus G A R groups and Major M J OConnor Camp. The march routes run through Boston street and Dorchester street ending at Dorchester avenue, with reviews near West Broadway. Afternoon exercises commemorate the anniversary. a Citizens Association banquet and an athletic program follow in the evening led by Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild.
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South Boston
Naval Brigade
Ninth Infantry
Navy Yard
South Boston High School
Dorchester High School
Washington Post
M. J. O'Connor
Dorchester Avenue
Washington Village
Citizens’ Association
Gray's Hall
Curtis Guild
D Street Gymnasium
Bishop Hall Resting Comfortably After Surgery
Bishop Arthur C. A. Hall of Vermont Diocese, who underwent an appendectomy yesterday, was reported resting comfortably at Mary Fletcher Hospital. His heart action is nearer normal than before and his general condition remains steady.
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Burlington, Vt
Arthur C. A. Hall
Episcopal Diocese of
Vermont
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Post crusade on Boston Common shanties sparked public outcry
Contractor Harry Nawn conceded the Post started the controversy over shanties on the Common. Boston boys protested encroachment on their playground as Mayor Collins planned removal. President Upham praised the push, warning against precedent and profit outweighing public space.
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Harry Nawn
Boston
Post
George B. Upham
Boston Common Society
Collins
Mr. Nawn
Upham
Nawn
Nawa
Tiny Bellevue infant fights to live at one pound
A one pound fourteen ounce baby boy lies in an incubator at Bellevue Hospital New York as doctors expect a chance of survival. The infant is the newborn son of Mrs. Mary Callahan whose four prior children died from spinal meningitis.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Mary Callahan
Americans undervalue their privileges says Harvard clergyman
The Rev Reven Thomas at Harvard Church Brookline warned Americans undervalue liberty and religious rights. He argued inherited wealth harms character and noted prejudice toward the Pilgrims on religious liberty, stressing liberty is not license and steadfast restraint.
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Reven Thomas
Harvard Church
Brookline
Mr. Thomas
Pilgrim Fathers
Post commended for championing Boston Common rights
Letter to the editor from Max Henry Newman in Boston dated March 12, 1905 praises the Boston Post for supporting the Common as a public park not a dumping ground. He cites a Post interview with contractor Nawn and argues residents’ rights deserve action.
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The
Post
Boston Sunday Post
Boston
Nawn
Boston Common
Boston Post
Max Henry Newman
Common's turbulent history on the Boston Public Common
A historical timeline notes key events from 1642 to 1895 regarding the Boston Common and Public Garden. It includes votes to keep private occupancy out, protests by schoolboys, the ropeworks controversy, a costly land payment later deemed unnecessary, failed exhibition plans, a contested peace jubilee site, a 600 foot structure ban, Christian Endeavorers’ tent invasion, and subway construction debris harming trees and gardens.
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Boston
General Gage
Mechanic Association
Commonwealth
Tremont
Boylston Street
Missionary Lewis Grout Dies at 90 in Brattleboro
The Rev. Lewis Grout, long time Congregational missionary in Natal South Africa and Zulu language expert, died in Brattleboro Vermont in his 91st year. He spent nearly twenty years in South Africa and compiled a Zulu grammar.
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Brattleboro, Vt
Lewis Grout
Natal
South Africa
Colombia in high spirits as vice presidency renounced
In Bogota on March 12 General Gonzales Valencia renounced the vice-presidency. The move brings general satisfaction as the National Assembly is expected to act Wednesday. The government has contracted with a rich Colombian syndicate to run fronts and founded a central bank with eight million dollars in gold to spur business. Prospects for President Reyes' government appear bright.
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Bogota
Colombia
Gonzales Valencia
National Assembly
Reyes
Quinona Promises Quick Health Boost Says Boston Ad
Local testimonials from Miss Georgia Nugent Harry Costin and Mrs E M Magner claim Quinona improves appetite energy and skin while curing indigestion and grip symptoms. Ad asserts Quinona as a pure medicinal spring tonic and urges readers to buy from Quinona Co. Boston.
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Georgia E. Nugent
Thorndike St
Roxbury Dist
Boston
Quinona
Erett
Mass
Harry W. Costin
East Springfield St
E. M. Magner
Warwick St
The
Quinona Co
Hartford St
Georgia Nugent Receives Boost From Quinena Aid
Georgia Nugent of Boston notes improvement after taking Quinena. She reports diminished ache, restored appetite, and overall better health. Address listed as 20 Prospect Street, Ev.
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Calpitts
Prospect St
Gale & Kent Tailors Celebrate Expanded New Quarters
The Gale & Kent firm at 96 98 Court street unveils enlarged quarters with model rooms, up to date equipment, and an array of exclusive styles. From a small room in 19 years they grew to occupy top floors and a large street level store at 94 Court street. Local post inspection notes the business sagacity and enterprise behind the expansion.
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New England
Gale & Kent
Court Street
Murrah M. Kent
William E. Gale
Newsboys' Union Resolution Urges Boston Mayor Action
The Boston Newsboys' Union yesterday passed a resolution urging the Mayor to take action on a long standing grievance. They demand faster relief measures and improved working conditions for newsboys in the city.
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Newsboys
Boston Newsboys’ Union
May favor smaller police force in Melrose
Alderman McCullough pushes for cutting Melrose police strength from 11 to four. The board’s police committee met privately Friday and reportedly favored reducing the force, though not as dramatically. An unusually large audience is expected at tomorrow night’s aldermen meeting with extra seating prepared.
Providence man killed after struck by Erie train
Joseph Leahey aged 35 of Providence Rhode Island was struck and killed instantly by an Erie passenger train at Deposit New York this afternoon March 12 according to local dispatches.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Joseph Leahey
Providence
R. I
Erie
Deposit
Scott's Emulsion Offer Proudly Promoted
An enduring sales pitch extols Scott's Emulsion as a quick remedy for wasting diseases. It promises free samples and lists Scott & Bowne of Pearl Street New York as the source, framing the product as a trusted health strengthener.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street, New York
Brisk Sunday Trade Defies Chinatown Sunday Edict
Chinese grocers in Chinatown kept shops open on Sunday despite Captain Cain's order to close. Out of town customers and Chinese clerks continued trade, while police vowed to halt Sunday commerce.
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Groceley
Melican
Cain
Chinatown
Miser Murdered In Cabin In The Woods
The body of Robert Kidney an aged miser living six miles from Fort Byron New Mexico was found in a cabin in the woods. He was murdered and his home robbed with theft of several thousand dollars in gold silver and bills. He overlooked 1800 in gold in the house.
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Fort Byron
N. M
Robert Kidney
Newsboys Endorse Anti Cigarette War Crusade
Miss Gaston national organizer of the Anti Cigarette League spoke to the newsboys yesterday and they endorsed the anti cigarette crusade.
Wireless link extends 350 miles from Goat Island to Cape Henry
Officials at the Goat Island torpedo station announced successful wireless messages with Cape Henry Virginia, a 350 mile distance. A wireless setup will be installed at Fort Adams to enable Long Island Sound fortifications to communicate with New York.
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Newport, RR. L
Government
Goat Island
Cape Henry
Fort Adams
Long Island Sound
Here
New York
Cabinet reshuffle names key British appointments
London March 12 Announces Walter Hume Long becomes chief secretary for Ireland replacing Wyndham. Gerald Balfour moves to president of the Board of Trade succeeding Long. The Marquis of Salisbury becomes president of the Board of Trade while keeping his lordly seat. Ailwyn Fellowes is named president of the Board of Agriculture succeeding the Earl of Onslow.
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London
Walter Hume Long
Local Government Board
Wyndham
Ireland
Gerald Balfour
Board of Trade
Mr. Long
Marquis of Salisbury
Privy Seal
Ailwyn Fellowes
the Treasury
Board of Agriculture
Earl of Onslow
House of Lords
Junk Collectors of Cambridge Form Local Association
Cambridge junk collectors organize as the Citizens Association of Junk Collectors of Cambridge with about 35 members present. Officers elected include M. White president L Saltman vice president S Ramanash treasurer and Benjamin F Weinstein secretary. A next meeting will select a committee to represent the group at City Hall.
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Junk Collectors of
Cambridge
Former East Boston Druggist Otto von der Heyde Dies
Otto von der Heyde of 137 Meridian Street East Boston died last night after months of illness. He was a noted city druggist for 27 years before retiring five years ago. Born in Germany he came to the United States as a youth and left no relatives in this country. He belonged to Baalbec Lodge William Parkman Commandery Knights Templars Eastern Star Lodge of Odu Fellows and other orders.
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Otto von der Heyde
Meridian Street
Boston
Germany
United States
Baalbec Lodge
William
Parkman Commandery
Knights Templars
Eastern Star Lodge
Odu Fellows
Governor's Night at Newton Club Event Set
Newton March 12. Next Saturday evening will be Governor's night at the Newton Club with Governor Douglas and several former governors expected to attend. Governors from other states have been invited and some have signified their intention to be present.
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Newton
Newton Club
Douglas
No Hope for Entombed Miners in Burning Pit
Cardiff March 12. All efforts to stop the Cambrian pit fire at Clydach Vale failed. Relays of rescuers cannot reach the entombed miners and there is scarcely any hope they survive.
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Cardiff
Clydach Vale
Fraternal Knights Form Temporary Supreme Officers
Fraternal Knights of America held a meeting at Castle Square Hall last night to organize a temporary supreme body. D. J. McGillicuddy was elected president Samuel Mitchell treasurer Carl M Hastings secretary and Dr. C A Percival physician.
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Fraternal Knights of America
Castle Square Hall
D. J. McGillicuddy
Samuel Mitchell
Carl M. Hastings
C. A Percival
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Russ Palace
Texas Oil Field
Hoppy
Harvard
Hopkinson
E. Williams & Co
Boston Automatic Fire Alarm Company
Chamber of Commerce
India Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ben Wells
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Committee
Newbury Street
Bishop Hall
Noston
Common
Africa
Georgia Nugent
Quinena
Court Street Tailors
Gats & Kent
Kad
Miser
Cabin IN the
Newport and
Converse
Great Britain
East Boston
Knature
Cheaster Iteratant
Prince ST
W. S. Moody
Tremont ‘St
Near
Temple
Oxford
Beacon St
Houghton & Dutton
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