Inheritance Tax Proposed for Massachusetts
The piece argues for taxing fortunes on direct inheritances to equalize burdens and prevent avoidance. It notes the Legislature's lower house supports but the Senate blocks such measures, urging action as other states adopt similar taxes. It also questions a Beacon Street riverfront land-use bargain tied to the Charles River basin project.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Charles River
Boston
Beacon Street
Beacon Street Row
Garfield Roosevelts Beef Trust Stance Sparks Legal Clash
Judge Humphrey rules corporations in the beef trust may be held to law but individuals face immunity from punishment. Moody can pursue violations, yet enforcement would fall on fines paid by consumers via higher beef and ham prices. A jail sentence for conspirators is seen as more effective, yet uncertain in curbing future cases.
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Mr. Garfield
Chicago Beef Trust
Roosevelt
Moody
Humphrey
Beef Trust
The Billboard Nuisance in Massachusetts Reform Efforts
The Massachusetts Civic League advances public spirit to curb billboard advertising. The Post warned early of billboard excess and now notes the monstrosity dominating the community. Reform faces statutory obstacles and public policy debates.
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Massachusetts Civic League
The
Post
City Beautiful Depends on Public Spirit Against Billboards
The article argues highway structures and billboard displays harm views and may be abated as public nuisances. It notes trespass fines for placing displays on others property without consent and constitutional limits on park commission power. It urges municipal action and owner opposition to curb disfigurement in Boston.
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Boston
City Beautiful
Democratic Platform Marks Allen’s Republican Candidacy
The Hon. Frank D. Allen of Lynn declares a Democratic platform for his bid in the seventh district. His planks include tariff revision with a larger free list, free hides, absolute devotion to the cause, and reciprocity with Canada. His conversion to Massachusetts Democratic views is presented as sincere and complete.
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Congress
Frank D. Allen
Lynn
Allen
Canada
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Newfoundland Adopts Old Age Pension Plan Resolution
The colonial legislature in St John’s unanimously backs a plan for old age pensions. A commission will set terms after a 12 month investigation to prepare for the measure’s introduction and enactment.
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Newfoundland
ST. John's
N. F
Woman's rights history cited in early Medford gallery row
The article recalls Medford's 1701 public meeting over women’s seating rights in church galleries. It describes a clash when men were moved to the front, sparking protest and a town meeting. Newbury later allowed a women’s pew, provoking vandalism and a whipping sentence that was later pardoned.
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Medford
Houston
Newbury
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Puritan Blue Laws Recalled in Boston Satire
A desultory dialogue set in Boston in 2244 recalls the Puritan blue laws of 1906. Two sinners discuss Sunday restrictions, old newspapers and a statue incident in the Public Garden, with references to John B. Moran and reformers as they watch a bull-fight at the Circus Maximus.
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Boston
Mass
Circus
Texas
Philadelphia
Keaney
Plymouth Rock
Plebs
Skiddoo
John B. Moran
John
Gotrox's Daughter Edith Plan For Jumping Quest
Freddy declares he will ask Gotrox for Edith. Algy questions the plans as Freddy estimates the front door distance and believes he can reach it in four jumps.
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Freddy
Old Gotrox
Edith
Algy
Benjamin Franklin petitions Congress to abolish slavery
The Observant Citizen reports on the March 23 1790 moment when Benjamin Franklin urged Congress to end slavery. Franklin presented abolitionist arguments and called for immediate action, highlighting moral and social implications.
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Benjamin Franklin
Congress
Between Friends Stella Cholly Checker Stare Incident
Dialogue reveals Ella condemning Cholly Checker for staring at Stella while she notes he showed no attention to her. The exchange highlights social tensions and hurt feelings between friends.
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Ella
Cholly Checker
The Vanishing Widow of Parsonsfield
In Parsonsfield the lovely Beatrice Vere wins hearts but hides a secret. Ruth Williams, once queen of the village, watches as Beatrice wins Richard Waldron and a summer of scandal ends when Beatrice’s true age and identity are revealed after a lake accident. Richard confronts the aged widow and Ruth remains quietly steadfast.
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Parsonsfield
Mrs. Vere
Beatrice Vere
Ruth Williams
Ruth
Providence Lake
Richard Waldron
Tooth Williams
Leatrice Vere
Richard
Mr. Waldron
Society notes honor Miss Mildred Stimson in Boston
In Quaker City society Miss Mildred Stimson of Dedham is feted by friends including a large tea hosted by Mrs. Richard L. Ashhurst and Miss Warrier Ashhurst. The item notes family connections, charitable movements, and a series of social calls and entertainments around Boston and Newport for the Stimson circle and allied families.
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Dedham
Richard L. Ashhurst
Warrier Ashhurst
Miss Stimson
Frederick Jesup Stimson
Mabel Ashhurst
Philadelphia
William Farnsworth
Ellen Farnsworth
Miss Farnsworth
William Caleb Loring
Gloucester Street
Bishop Lawrence
M. F. Blake
Oliver Ames 2d
Commonwealth Avenue
New York
Ames
Mme. Yvette Guilbert
Marguerite Pierson
Annie Lyman
Walnut Street
Miss Beach
Majorie Stearns
Boston
Bermuda
Miss Stearns
Hamilton Hotel
Wilhelm Gericke
Fran Flamm
St. Margaret's Hospital
Gerickes
Upland Road
Brookline
Robert S. Bradley
St. Regis
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