Trust busting must be led by the Attorney General
Washington reports Secretary Cortelyou is guiding a beef trust inquiry. The piece urges immediate action by the Attorney General using district attorneys to enforce the law, arguing the Supreme Court mandates prosecutions rather than quiet investigations. It questions current enforcement and warns of political consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cortelyou
Department
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Department of Justice
Justice Holmes
Knox
Lne
The Staff of Life and Baker Conspiracy Against Bread Law
The piece argues bakers used pretexts of flour shortages to raise bread prices, but flour costs have fallen and supply is ample. It condemns selling underweight loaves as unlawful and declares such conspiracy to violate the law intolerable, urging honest pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Bakers’ Association
the Commonwealth
Law Must Bind Bakers Amid Bread Shortage
A call to enforce bread law despite bakers association decrees. Authorities must compel observance to prevent further precedent and maintain market order during shortages.
Benevolent Assimilation and Filipino Struggle Endures
The piece describes the killing of Macario Sakay and 15 followers by American forces, reporting Taft’s remarks on Filipino desires for independence. It argues the resolve for independence remains indomitable despite destruction, praising the Filipinos’ heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaris Sakay
Manila
Philippines
Taft
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Washington
Wood
Sulu
Treasury verdicts on hens spark tax row and joke
Under Secretary Shaw, the Treasury argues in favor of the Dingley tariff that hens are not animals but hens to be taxed accordingly. The piece recalls earlier rulings that frogs legs are dressed poultry and mocks scientific labels, noting Shaw’s rulings carry republic backing.
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Shaw
Treasury Department
Board of General Appraisers
Boston
Dingley
Animal Kingdom
Bureau of Natural History
Polonius
Random Observations From A Spring Morning
A column notes cheerful street scenes as spring awakens mood and mentions Dr. John A Morehead visiting Roanoke College in Virginia. It cites mask health risks, electric aids at Tremont Temple, fire escape safety changes at Eliot School, a Chicago fire lesson, post office stamping quirks, and Inspector Leggett’s forthcoming Boston police book Yeggmen vs Con Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alfred Morehead
Roanoke College
Virginia
William Leggett
Boston
Stealthy Steve Defends Self on Fishing Smack
Stealthy Steve argues with a captain eager to eject him for Havre France. When refused, Steve punches the villainous captain, sending him sprawling on deck as four large Norwegians prepare to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Steve
Havre
France
Holystone
Stealthy Steve Takes Havre Mission After Smack Battle
A daring pursuit ends with Stealthy Steve subduing three attackers aboard a smack then forcing the captain to sail toward Havre. The sleuth thaws by a stove, contemplates the next leg, and plans his deliverance as the crew cowers. The tale continues with a fashion column on women and hair styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Havre
Leaders in Women's Organizations in Chelsea
Mrs. Jessie Crowell, president of Theodore Winthrop Corps No. 10, Woman's Relief Corps of Chelsea, has 20 years of active service. She spent 10 years in another corps and a decade in the Chelsea unit, which assists families of Civil War soldiers. She 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 Give First Public Concert
The first concert by pupils of the public evening high schools will be at the English High Schoolhouse on Montgomery Street tonight 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
Notable Entitlements and Public Figures Across 19th Century News
A collage of historical notes features Joe Sibley recounting a fast car mishap in a cornfield and lima beans, alongside imperial rites for Corean and German royal icons. It covers General J Warren Keifer's Congressional bid, General W W Blackmar as a potential G A R commander, Michael Davitt’s illness, and Davitt’s political and literary career including his eviction, prison, and parliamentary service.
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Joe Sibley
Pennsylvana
Mr. Sibley
Corea
William
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Begas
Germany
Peace
Ludwig II
Bavaria
Albert
Saxony
Grand Duke
Baden
Germania
J. Warren Keifer
Congress
Republican Party
Ohio
McKinley
Keifer
Michael Davitt
San Francisco
Irish Land League
Fenian Brotherhood
United States
Cork
Kerry
Professor Hollis to address war problems tonight
Professor Ira N. Hollis former Harvard athletic committee chairman will speak on "The Military Problem in the Far East" before the Harvard Japan Club at Phillip Brooks House at 8 o'clock. His naval service in the Japan Sea gives him direct familiarity with the war scene.
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 reports the radium treatment for cancer abandoned at the Cancer Hospital. The method was never viewed with much hope, and the final unsuccessful experiment occurred a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cancer
Not Bad Landlady and Tragedian Exchange Lines
A playful exchange features a landlady asking Mr Hamlette if he likes eggs and the tragedian answers affirmatively only if the eggs are good, delivering a light moment with a hint of theatrical wit.
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Mr. Hamlette
Sudden Shock at Exhibition Request
A patron asks artist Slosher for a loan of a painting for an exhibition at a blind asylum. Slosher agrees and asks for the venue. The patron suddenly faints, prompting concern and confusion.
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Slosher
In the Park at Winter Prices Under Protest
A brief dialog fragment shows Mrs Llama lamenting summer waist fashion while still in winter furs and Mr Llama complaining of high prices and poor treatment, noting no haircut costs since arriving.
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Boston Post
Democratic Paper
New England
THE
Sunday Post
Staff OF Life
Natural History
Burton Holmes
Tremont Temple
Eliot
Alexander Pope
Chicago
General Post Office
Newton Newkirk
Ome
Wewsink
Sphinx
Africa
Club Women OF Massachusetts
Evening High
W. W. Blackmar
Massachusetts
Prof. Hollis
Lowney
Walter M. Lowney Co
Biase
Furs
Jordan Marsh CO
Ciire
Sarah
Sea Vedebee
Capes
Sae
Vai
Veers
Liberty Silk Capes
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du Barry Crape
Liberty
St. Gall
Butterick’s
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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