Trusts and the beef monopoly enforce the law now
Washington reports Secretary Cortelyou probes the beef trust but urges that Attorney General Knox, guided by district attorneys, should act to enforce the Supreme Court merger ruling. The editorial argues for immediate legal action, indictments, and criminal prosecutions to curb the trust’s extortion and protect workers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cortelyou
Department
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Department of Justice
Justice Holmes
Knox
The Staff of Life Bread Conspiracy Exposed
The Master Bakers' Association used flour price and short supply as pretext to raise bread prices. Flour costs have fallen and supplies are abundant, yet bakers sell unlawful underweight loaves. If profit is needed, they should raise prices openly, not violate the law. The conspiracy to bypass legal weights cannot be tolerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Bakers’ Association
the Commonwealth
Law Obedience Urged for Bakers Over Bread Prices
The appeal calls for strict enforcement of bread laws by bakers and dealers despite any trade association rulings, warning that past precedents may reappear to trouble society. It stresses that lawful compliance is the priority regardless of federation or union actions.
Filipino patriots' leader slain in Philippines violence
The piece reports Macaris Sakay, leader of Filipino rebels, being killed by combined constabulary and scouts units. Fifteen followers die with him as American forces claim no casualties. Taft testifies on Filipino independence amid ongoing insurgency and persistent national spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaris Sakay
Manila
Philippines
Taft
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Washington
Wood
Sulu
Mr. Taft
Hens Not Animals Says Treasury Official In Dingley Era
Under Secretary Shaw the Treasury’s natural history stance claims hens are not animals but simply hens to be taxed as such in Boston. The piece mocks the Dingley tariff era logic, noting frogs legs labeled dressed poultry while live hens would defy the rule. It contrasts official whim with layman puzzlement and cites Polonius to lampoon the authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Treasury Department
Board of General Appraisers
Boston
Dingley
Animal Kingdom
Bureau of Natural History
Polonius
Observant Citizen Notes Spring Mood and City Life
A lively column describes a spring mood in the city with friendly faces and remarks on street conditions. It mentions Dr. John Alfred Morehead visiting Roanoke College friends, concerns about ice on streets, and broader notes on masks, electricity, and public life at Tremont Temple and Eliot School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alfred Morehead
Roanoke College
Virginia
Burton Holmes
Tremont Temple
Stealthy Steve Defies Captain Aboard Fishing Smack
Stealthy Steve demands Havre freedom then clashes with a villainous captain. The captain orders restraint while Steve contemplates forced crew service before a swift, decisive blow sends the skipper sprawling on the deck. Four large Norwegians prepare to act as the scene tightens aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Steve
Havre
France
Holystone
Stealthy Steve Captures Smack Crew For Havre Ride
The detective Stealthy Steve overpowers three attackers aboard a hostile smack, the captain capitulates to sail to Havre. After the encounter Steve washes and smokes, planning to reach Havre by noon next day as the crew scrambles to obey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Havre
Leaders in Women’s Organizations Highlight Chelsea Corps
Mrs Jessie Crowell, president of Theodore Winthrop Corps No 10, Woman’s Relief Corps Chelsea, has served 20 years in the corps including 10 with another unit. The Chelsea Corps mainly supports families of Civil War deceased soldiers. Crowell also belongs to the Knights and Ladies of Honor of Chelsea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Jessie Crowell
Theodore Winthrop Corps No
Chelsea
Theodore Winthrop Corps
Woman's Relief Corps of
Woman's Relief Corps
Chelsea Corps
Evening High Pupils Concert Opens Public Schools
The first concert by pupils from the public evening high schools will be held at the English High Schoolhouse on Montgomery Street this evening at 8 o clock. James M McLaughlin, director of music in the public schools, will direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Street
James M. McLaughlin
Tales of fast cars and old world rulers collide in a cluttered chronicle
A jumbled recap reports JOE SIBLEY boasting of a new car that sped through a cornfield amid a sea of succotash. It also covers Emperor of Corea sacred life rites, a Berlin plaque dedication for Bismarck’s sarcophagus, and profiles GENERAL J WARREN KEIFER and GENERAL W W BLACKMAR. It notes Michael Davitt’s illness, early life, Fenian ties, and political career with family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sibley
Pennsylvana
Mr. Sibley
Corea
Tieng Song Talong
William
Berlin
Bismarck
Begas
Germany
Germania
Peace
Ludwig II
Bavaria
Albert
Saxony
Grand Duke
Baden
J. Warren Keifer
Congress
Republican Party
Ohio
Professor Hollis Discusses Problems of War at Harvard
Professor Ira N. Hollis former Harvard athletic chairman will speak on The Military Problem in the Far East before the Harvard Japan Club at Phillip Brooks House at 8 tonight. He served in the navy and spent time in the Japan Sea, giving him firsthand familiarity with the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira N. Hollis
Harvard
Far East
Harvard Japan Club
Phillip Brooks
Navy
Hollis
Japan
Radium Treatment for Cancer Abandoned in London
London March 23 The radium treatment for cancer has been entirely abandoned at the Cancer Hospital. It was never viewed with much hope there, and a few days ago the last unsuccessful experiment with it took place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cancer
Not Bad Landlady and Hamlette Egg Exchange
In a brisk dialogue the landlady asks if Mr. Hamlette loves eggs and he replies that he does if they are good. The exchange spotlights humor and wordplay between a landlady and the tragedian actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hamlette
Sudden Shock at Exhibition Loan Request
A patron asks painter Slosher to lend a painting for an exhibition at a blind asylum. Slosher agrees and asks for location. The patron then faints, causing surprise and concern at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slosher
In the Park Discontent Foreshadows Winter Wardrobe Clash
Mrs Llama laments summer waists worn by women passing today while she clings to winter furs. Mr Llama complains of unfair treatment and inability to afford basic services since arrival, noting no haircut price has been paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Mr. Llama
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New England
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Staff OF Life
Natural History
Jet
Kek
Eliot
Alexander Pope
Chicago
Ken
General Post Office
Chicht
William Leggett
Newton Newkirk
Gua
Yanel
Sphinx
Club Women OF Massachusetts
Evening High
W. W. Blackmar
Massachusetts
McKinley
Keifer
Michael Davitt
San Francisco
Irish Land League
Fenian Brotherhood
Cork
Kerry
Davitt
Mary
John Yore
St. Joseph
Mich
Prof. Hollis
Ana
Fasi
Lowney
Walter M. Lowney Co
Basa
Jordan Marsh CO
Cbs Ordesn Annes
Liberty
Senet Tee Kde
Liberty Silk Capes
És. Des Cote
du Barry Crape
ESA Emu
Limarente
Eure
St. Gall
Butterick
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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