East Boston ferries found in ruinous condition say experts
Report by mechanical engineers warns the East Boston ferry fleet is deteriorating rapidly with the Revere and Hancock in dire shape. life-saving gear is useless and drills absent. safety appliances fail tests, hoses punctured or frozen, propeller blades bent, valves and joints leak, while neglect and misuse persist. question raised: how has such degeneration continued with yearly funding intact.
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Civilized warfare in the Boer War debate grows
The report of General Methuen’s return is seen as confirmation. Delaney’s act of sending a prisoner home is lauded as chivalrous, prompting comparisons of Boer versus English conduct. Boer commissioners in Washington urge influence to restrain Britain and uphold civilized warfare.
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Cuban postal frauds tie Neely case to Wood
Havana papers insinuate favoritism toward Neely and Rathbene, alleging General Wood interfered with bail and evidence. The piece defends Wood’s integrity while noting possible Washington influence. It links the accused to a broader fraud scheme and recalls Neely’s earlier threats if convicted.
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Dorchester Heights Monument Erection Marks Evacuation Day
Admiral Schley will attend the Evacuation Day celebration Monday. The Dorchester Heights monument dedication elevates a landmark of national significance, memorializing a pivotal moment in American independence. The event recalls the Continental guns silencing British batteries and the British fleet withdraw from Boston Harbor.
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Boston Anniversary Marking Break With Dominion in 1776
On March 17 1776 Massachusetts marked its break from foreign rule. It was not a battle and no blood was shed, yet the event signified the distance between colonial rule under a distant king and the local republic.
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Governor Crane urged to back strike settlement in Boston
Editorial calls for steadfast support of Governor Crane in finalizing a harbor strike settlement. It praises his courage and urges Boston business groups to push for re employment of strikers and for New Haven Railroad to modify rules aligning with Boston Maine policy, warning of public resentment if ignored.
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Street commerce surges as strike ends shipping backlogs
Observant Citizen notes merchandise moving through streets yesterday while heads of large concerns supervise freight depots. The strike reveals a city as a complex machine needing every part, with limited perishables lost and cool weather easing damage. Also announced is Holbrook Dramatic Club’s March 17 London Assurance performance at Town Hall Holbrook. A. W. Smith, Harvard, has been reelected president of the class of
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Dorchester High School marks 50th anniversary year
The 1900 Dorchester High School graduates plan anniversary events to honor the school’s establishment. Alumni across generations look back fondly with many classes organizing officers for the milestone celebrations.
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Prince Henry Gifts Souvenirs to New York Hosts
In New York on March 14 Mayor Low received a letter of thanks from Prince Henry via Rear Admiral Baudissin for hospitality. Mrs Orden Mills was given a photo of the prince with his autograph, a gift some said was special. Rumors said Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt also received his photo and autograph.
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Treasury to Stop Bond Purchases Amidst High Spending
Washington March 14 The Secretary of the Treasury will discontinue bond purchases after office hours tomorrow. Secretary Shaw urges Cabinet that current conditions make bond buying hardly worthwhile. In the past 11 months the Treasury expended over 75 million dollars on bond purchases. Cabinet discussions centered on the financial situation. Meanwhile in St John’s Newfoundland the Windward a Peary Arctic Club steamer will sail to New York for repairs including new engines and boilers before joining Arctic relief efforts.
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Lecture by Dr Henry Pritchett on Industrial Education
Dr Henry Pritchett of Massachusetts Institute of Technology will speak on Opportunities for Industrial Education at the North Bennet Street Industrial School on North Bennet Street this Sunday March 16.
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The Courteous Debtor and the Console Proofreader
A wry column on a newspaper proofreader’s life and duties, with jests about proofs, typographical slips, and the day’s oddities. It notes the care taken with each line, the blame to spread, and a glimpse of springtime humor in brief vignettes and captions.
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Roosevelt Portraits Seen In Washington By Chartran
Portraits of Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt by French artist Chartran were shown at the Corcoran Gallery and then at the French embassy for a private view. A dinner followed hosted by the French ambassador with Chartran as guest of honor. Mrs Roosevelt is shown on a garden bench with summer-mood surroundings and a pink silk lining in her wrap. Miss Roosevelt is shown in a white gown in head and bust portrait.
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Post's Illustrated Menu Stuffed Potatoes
Spring potatoes change in quality and need extra care. Wash and scrub evenly, cut ends to allow upright standing, bake until soft, extract interior, mash with butter salt cream and meat if desired, fill shells, and bake hot. Phrase mentions paring and soaking before boiling for late season improve. Alice Be Whitaker.
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Letter of Passion and Rivalry in a Torn Heart
A typed correspondence reveals a conflicted lover torn between his wife and another beloved. He destroys a painful letter, wrestling with jealousy, fidelity, and the law, while pleading for happiness and secrecy. Fragmentary dates place the note in Boston in 1901, with third party replies and a closing sign-off from SELKIRK MANDERBIL.
GHEAP RATE TO CALIFORNIA via Santa Fe
Cheap rail fare from Chicago to California offered in March and April. Rates available through Santa Fe office at 2 Washington Street, Bagton. Tickets valid in tourist sleepers and chair cars for East and West routes.
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