Boston Post Report On Bail Bonds And Crime
The Boston Post discusses bail bonds in Suffolk County noting professional bondsmen and defendants who default. It cites a shoplifter specimen sent to the department of justice, and two men indicted for teaming frauds who prompted bondsmen to pay county expenses. It criticizes widespread forfeiture and urges stricter enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Suffolk County
Boston
Reed
Bunco
Commonwealth
Arthur Wescott
England
Belmont
Dedham
Burden on Boston: Malden bridge plan should be halted
The Malden bridge proposition would force Boston to issue a $200,000 loan within its debt limit, halving the city’s borrowing power and crippling current-year projects. Mayor Quincy argues the bill shifts funds from planned public utilities and disrupts the city’s income distribution and schedules, demanding amendment or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden Bridge
Boston
Quincy
Legislative Committee
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Beacon Hill
Moral courage in Miles beef controversy sparks court-martial talk
President Eliot lauds General Miles for courage amid charges about Army beef quality. The public support in Massachusetts backs Miles against a whitewashed commission. As military inquiry advances, critics face possible court-martial once the case closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
General Miles
Massachusetts
Miles
Military Court of Inquiry
War Department
Booker T Washington and Tuskegee Institute Role in Race Issue
Major Henry L Higginson cites Booker T Washington as guiding a non political path for African Americans. Washington advocates self education and patient progress at Tuskegee Institute to earn rightful place in society, shaping a slow settlement of the race question through calm, practical uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Booker
Washington
Henry L. Higginson
Industrial Institute
Tuskegee
Black Belt
Alabama
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Endowment Sought for Washington School Project
The piece argues the education of a race as essential for citizen formation over partisan aims. It notes the school’s influence in the black belt and that Major Higginson reports two thirds of the needed two year funding already secured. A final one third totaling $17,000 is requested to complete the endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Belt
Washington
Higginson
Usj
President's commission to the Filipinos offers hollow peace
The report claims Americans seek self government for Filipinos under American control and invites insurgents to lay down arms. The piece argues this is a disingenuous, even shameful, abdication of principles and a doorway to submission rather than independence. It laments the president’s failure to offer true self rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
George
Philippines
Equinox Signs of Spring Amid Oddities and Notes from Boston
The vernal equinox ushers in astronomical spring amid snow and slush. The column recalls long life with obituary jokes, a witty exchange at a New England Iron and Hardware dinner, Maude Odell venturing into song with Max Heindl, and California’s new writer signing law. It also reports on auction results for Playgoers' Club effects, Bernhardt memorabilia, and notable Boston figures traveling or hosting in New York, Paris, and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick A. Collins
George W. Morse
New England Iron and Hardware Association
Young’s Hotel
General Collins
Mr. Morse
Maude Odell
Boston
Max Heindl
Castle Square
Bernhardt
Bert Boyd Putnam
New York
Endicott
Captain Weed Seeks Crew for New Boat
Captain Weed weighs crew selections as he nervously tests options. Miss Mamie Houghton a South End contralto impressed with a rare voice, while Sergeant James L. Molloy of Lawrence visits, noting his postwar business in Lawrence and a Boston engraving tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Molloy
Lawrence
Boston
Rumors of Mlle Lucie Faure Veiling and Other Dispatches
Rumors claim Mlle Lucie Faure daughter of the late French president will take the veil and lead the Ligue des Enfants de France. Other items note U S ambassador Horace Porter avoiding discussion of a possible War Secretary post, Marine Corps Captain Dawson reassigned to the Navy Department, and Senator Lodge aboard the St Louis en route to Europe. Admiral Dewey may attend a Washington peace jubilee. Chief Constructor Hichborn receives honorary life membership in the Institution of Naval Architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlle
Lucie Faure
President Faure
France
Mlle. Faure
Ligue Des’ Enfants de France
Friends of
Dreyfus
Faure
Devil’s Isle
Horace Porter
United States
Paris
Alger
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Long
Manila Bay
Manila
Hichborn
Institution of Naval Architects
Admiral Hichborn
Professor Biles
London
New York
Construction Bureau
Witty City Snippets On Love And Lighthearted Quips
A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago papers and others. Jokes about a wife’s dog, parental consent, college letters, baby holding, and barfront college men spark playful back-and-forth with old newspaper cadence and pointed one-liners.
Harvard Honors General Miles in Cambridge Reception
Harvard hosted General Nelson A. Miles in Sanders Theatre with a standing ovation as President Eliot and Harvard officials praised his courage and service. Miles recalled war memories and urged students to uphold duty, echoing shared nationalism and Harvard traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Nelson A. Miles
Sanders
Victorious
Cambridge
Yale
General Miles
Harvard Republican Club
Eliot
Massachusetts
Miles
Georgia
Longstreet
Grace and Alice's reel of plans and romance in the city
Grace Martin becomes Mrs Ralph Graham during her European wedding tour while her friend Alice Webber finds work as a clerk with banker Harold Baker. Grace helps Alice adapt her costume for travel and supports her new life after a budding romance and an unexpected social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoweed
Alice
Grace
Washington Street
Miss Martin
Harold Baker
Mr. Baker
Europe
Grace Martin
Ralph Graham
Miles and party depart for Fitchburg by private car
Major-General Miles Mrs Miles and Colonel Michler will leave Boston for Fitchburg this forenoon traveling in Joe Codman’s private car. They will be royally entertained there after a morning of calls including Mrs Miles’s meetings with Mrs Olney and visits to Dr Thorndike and Mrs Russell in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Michler
Fitchburg
North Union Station
Joe Tie Codman
Somerset
Dalton
Mies Dalton
Commonwealth Avenue
Russell
William KE. Russell
Brattle Street
Cambridge
A. A. Pope
Henry C. Nevins
Britons Debate American Sparrow At City Hall
A city sparrow controversy unfolds as Britons argue over the bird as a symbol of Englishness. The hearing at King's Chapel draws crowds while sparrow supporters claim the bird’s English roots, and critics urge sending the bird back to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Chapel
R. C. Robbins
Commonwealth Avenue
Robbins
Sparrows at a City Hearing Draw Raucous Debate and Odd Proposals
A crowded session features speeches by Arthur Wescott and others on sparrow extermination with critics arguing birds have value, and calls for bounties, while witnesses share England and America anecdotes. Several speakers, including Rev. Ames and Ralph Hoffman, defend sparrows as the chamber laments or endorses drastic measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Osgood
State Board of Agriculture
Paul
Ralph Hoffman
Belmont
Philippines
Charles G. Ames
Mr. Robbins
Arthur Wescott
Mr. Wescott
England
Mr. Paul
Wescott
America
George E. Mansell
Cunningham
Mansell
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John Sherman
Cock Robin
California
Henry Cabot Lodge
St. Louis
Southampton
Frank MacQuesten
Charleston
D. C
Havana
Joe Howard
Windsor Hotel
T. Ryder
Fide l'Opera
Timothy Smith
the Highlands
The
Murray
Deer Isle
MT. Vernon and Alexandria
Philadelphia
Willis
Yawphier
D. Bell
Penus Pe R
Ersonals
W.C. Dawson
Marine Corps
the Navy
Laucheimer
Marine Headquarters
Alexander Connell
India
China
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York City
John Hall
Puck
Mr. Sappleigh
Chicago News
Chicago Post
Mothers’ Congress
Chicago Tribune
Indianapolis Journal
Brinkerupp
the Post
Jennie Abbott
Main Street
Charlestown, Maas
Alice Martin
Grace Gordon
Horace Partridge
Hanover St
HM Rich & Co
Franklin St
Cerner
Arch St
General
Mrs. Miles
Aldermanic Chamber
Old Country
Mr. Cunningham
Rose’ George
DB. Mansell
Albion
King’s Chapel
Frog Pond
Great Britain
Kansas City, Mo
B. Armour
Armour Packing Company of
Kansas City
Mr. Armour
TN Ae
BR. Hastings & Co
Summer Street
OAK Hall Glothing CO
Ie Weeennevat Street
Ton, Miass
James T. Clarke
Grabbaon
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