Bell Company Leaves Massachusetts For New York Privilege Drive
The Bell Telephone Company moves from Massachusetts to New York to gain expanded licenses and circumvent state limits. President Hudson argues Massachusetts statutes hinder national business needs, citing ownership of licensee stock and capital watering as the core aims. The arrangement doubles stock and consolidates licensees through the long distance alliance.
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American Bell Telephone Company
Bell Company
Massachusetts
New York
Hudson
United States
Hocus
Trusts in Texas and the Waters-Pierce ruling
The Texas anti trust law gains from the Waters-Pierce decision as this ruling confirms state power to regulate corporate purposes and methods. It asserts the Standard Oil affiliate’s monopoly practices violated Texas law, reducing rivals by predatory pricing and coercive contracts, and may bring John D. Rockefeller before Texas courts.
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United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Combination
Texas
John D. Rockefeller
Commonwealth
Fate of Johannesburg in Boer War threat to Pretoria
In a Commons statement Mr Wyndham warns of possible British actions if the Boers lose Pretoria. Johannesburg, a key base for operations, could face destruction to deny wealth extraction. The issue hinges on whether defenders will fight to the end and the risk of targeting vital lines.
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Wyndham
War Office
House of Commons
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Transvaal
Whce
Ger
Vengeance as Military Necessity in Historic Campaigns
The passage recalls vengeance framed as military necessity, likening it to massive sacrifices such as Johannesburg and Moscow in historic campaigns. It contrasts Russian sacrifices with Napoleon era movements, suggesting strategic aims justify harsh acts.
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Johannesburg
Moscow
Napoleon
Porto Rico crisis and local notices mix in Boston columns
A long column reports Puerto Rico under U.S. rule collapsing into poverty after the 1898 takeover, with San Juan merchants blaming loss of markets. It also covers street conditions, a masthead about a ladder superstition, a prank at Crawford House, evangelist Robert Wood, Knights of Columbus events, New York comptroller Coler’s remarks, and Phillips Academy alumni notes.
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Knights of Columbus
Boston
New York
Newons
Bird
Coler
New York City
Phillips Academy Alumni Association
Greater
Comptroller’s
Legislature Considers Radial Tower Charter at Marine Park
A proposed measure to charter a company to build a radial tower at Marine Park City Point and operate hired cars over parkways faces strong opposition. The idea would deface Boston’s unique park system and grant a private monopoly over parkway transport, provoking public backlash and fear of legislative endorsement. The Post opposed the plan when introduced and urges the committee to reject it.
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Marine Park
City Point
Boston
Coney Island
Observant Citizen Notes Odd Street Scene And Local Happenings
A man on Arch street is ridiculed as he struggles with a large white paper attached to his coat. John B. Schoeffel votes at Manchester town meetings and remarks Testes voted no license. Beacon street south side will resemble a canyon when a new building rises opposite Somerset street. The Woman's Club building work stagnates, far from completion. F M Clark returns from a snowshoe trip with host Alonzo McCrillis in Pur chase street area. Clark says McCrillis outfits eight men each winter to lie on their backs under stars. A reader asks if authorization is needed to dramatize a copyrighted book. legal permit is needed to avoid trouble. Dutch literature talks by Van Noppen at Lowell Institute end, impressing listeners with Dutch literary thought and activity.
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John B. Schoeffel
Manchester
Testes
Beacon Street
Somerset Street
Rocky Mountains
Woman’s Club
F. M. Clark
Purchase’ Street
White Face Mountain
North Sandwich
Alonzo McCrillis
Cuntain
Clark
Leonard Charles van Noppen
Lowell Institute
Eph Blandin
Tatilan
Canada
Eph
Joe
Comic quips from early 20th century papers
A collage of humorous quotes from New York Weekly Brooklyn Life Chicago Evening Post and other papers. Jokes cover marriage in laws waltzes patriotism lunch hosts and Brooklyn pride with witty exchanges and punchline punchlines throughout.
Men of Many Callings and Public Figures
Mayor Van Wyck of New York refuses interviews but speaks at banquets. The Belgian king plans yacht cruising in the Mediterranean and Riviera property visits. William Fape to paint Archbishop Limar homage. Five English peers to become in 1900: Duke of Westminster on March 19 and Earl of Lei trim on June 23. Boer rep Dr Leyds writes verse songs for Boer soldiers.
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Mayor van Wyck
New York
Mediterranean
Riviera
William
William Fape
Limar
Duke of Westminster
Earl of
Leitrim
Dr. Leyds
Europe
Quaint Epitaphs From Cremation Remains
A collection of humorous and ironic epitaphs notes the fate of a red haired old woman who refused washing and housekeeping and a man once a slave who, after death, stands equal to Darius the Great. The verses reflect Victorian wit on death, neglect, and justice.
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Earth
James Payn
Darius the Great
Old Simpkins’s Camp Discharged After Brown’s Visit
In a New England logging camp Eph Blandin and crew joke about a hidden $1000 bounty on a rival, but a well-dressed visitor named Brown arrives. After banter and a hearty supper the boss reveals he will discharge the entire crew, declaring himself Old Simpkins and promising amends.
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New England
Joe
Cook Blaisdell
Sam Darcum
Everslot
Simpkins
Eph
Coane
Ephc
Darcum
Sam
Blandin
Sam Steing
Pandhy
Tinued
Brown
Mr. Brown
Tye
Odd Bits of News From Rhinebeck and Beyond
Rhinebeck on the Hudson plans a monumental new building by Colonel John Jacob Astor to replace Ferncliff. The English Challenge expedition’s scientific returns are distributed to institutions nationwide. Freight totals show the United States far ahead of others, with Britain Germany France Russia and British India trailing. The Turkish origin of the word cossack is noted. Berlin reports fourteen residents with annual incomes over 250000 dollars. The text notes a war in eremat Germany from 1818 to 1899 totaling 110 million.
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Rhinebeck-on-the-Hudson
John Jacob Astor
Ferncliffe
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
British India
Berlin
Daily Table Menu In Breakfast Dinner Supper Styles
A fragmented menu lists Breakfast items Wheatlet Sugar and Beef Peak Baked Potatoes Dinner dishes Roast Chicken Celery Currant Jelly Roast Potatoes Boiled Macaroni Creamed Onions Birds Nest Pudding Supper Curried Rice Cold Chicken Canned Peaches Currant Cake Tea Celery Remnants of celery chopped salt pepper soaked bread crumbs eggs and Buried rice with giblets. Helen Had Danvers Centre Masa.
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Helen
Danvers
Masa
Good Fellows Meet at America Hall Assembly
Delegates from the ninety three assemblies in Massachusetts of the Royal Society of Good Fellows convened at America Hall 724 Washington Street for the annual session of the grand assembly. The convention was called to order yesterday.
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Massachusetts
Royal Society of Good Fellows
America Hall
Washington Street
Grand Assembly of the Order
Grand Ruler Edward Hart Opens Busy Holyoke Session
At 10 a.m. Grand Ruler Edward Hart of Holyoke presided as reports from the grand ruler, treasurer, and finance committee showed the order in flourishing condition. The afternoon session began at 2 15 p.m. and officers for the ensuing year were elected.
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Edward Hart
Holyoke
M. Cavanaugh
East Boston
Lewis W. Leary
South Boston
James E. Moore, Jr
Charlestown
Thomas L. Ferri
Boston
Howe Middleboro
J. J. Kilbride
T. Otis Rodgers
Mattapan
Walter M. Serry
Jamaica
Pikiin
Guilford
Reed
Dward Hartmane
James H. Bercrompte
Y A. Hale
Maryavanaugh
J. H. McGregor
General Hudson Seizes Control Of Capital Editor
General Hudson, editor in chief of the Capital in Topeka, Kan, took possession of the paper this morning and ordered staff to rush news. He said the paper had been scooped for a week and promised no more "Christian daily" writings while in control, under contract through July.
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Topeka
Kan
Hudson
Capital
Thespaper
Vacations Set For Police Force May To Oct
The Board of Police issued a general order setting departmental vacations from May 1 to Oct 30. Reserve officers with one year on the force by May 1 will receive the same vacation rights. Captains may grant Grand Army members vacation early to Aug 20 for the G A R convention. On March 2 officers will draw by lot to start vacations. Patrolman John M. Conboy of Division 9 was found guilty of neglect of duty for leaving his route without permission and entering a licensed liquor sale, and he forfeits thirty days pay.
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Board of Police
Grand Army
John M. Conboy
Division 9
Through Editors Spectacles and Fragmented Inquiries
A collage of opinions questions how many criminals break under trial or at sentencing and notes Cuba's 1878 primary schools with about 100 pupils. It cites editorials from the New York World Lowell Courier and New York Sun and ends with a line on quaint epitaphs.
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Molineux
New
Lowell Courter
John Hay
Great Britain
Welland Canal
New York Sun
Lloyd to Lecture at Pierce Hall Free Course
The second lecture in the free course by the Independent Church will be in Pierce Hall parlors Copley square at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. Dr Lloyd author of Earth Versus Existence will lecture on New Zealand and a discussion will follow. The public is invited.
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Independent Church
Pierce Hall
Copley Square
R. . Lloyd
Oe Saledt
New Zealand
Fruit Foods investment prospectus invites public shares
The article promotes Fruit Foods as a new original nutritious line with bone and tissue benefits. It notes the business is established and seeks more capital than it controls to fund present development. Readers are urged to contact the office or request a booklet for details.
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Gisgray Te E
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