Life record of Andrew Carnegie documented in Dunfermline
A lengthy profile traces Andrew Carnegie from his 1837 birth in Dunfermline Scotland and 1848 emigration to the United States to early jobs as a bobbin and engine boy, telegraph operator, and railroad supervisor. It notes his wartime service, oil ventures, rise to steel magnate, wealth, and extensive philanthropy, ending with a colorful Skibo Castle sketch and routines.
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Skibo Castle
Highland
Mr. Carnegie
Dunfermline
Scotland
United States
Ohio Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bull Run
Iron Bridge Building Works
Dunfhamline
Andrew Carnegie
America
Moodie Street
John Louden
William Carnegie
Carnegie
Inverness
John oe'Groat
Northland
Dornoch Firth
Bonar Bridge
Skibo
Prince of
Duke of Sutherland
Macbeth
Qarnegie
Mrs. Carnegie
Cunard to Enlarge Docks at East Boston
The Cunard Steamship Company plans a full remodel and enlargement of its warehouse and wharf in East Boston. A two story addition will allow level access to ships and better passenger facilities. Work may start by May 1 and may move operations to a Boston & Albany dock during construction.
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Cunard Company
Boston
Cunard Steamship Company
Alexander Martin
Senator from North End A heated bid for Ward 8 seat sparks campaign
President Kiley of the Common Council travels for health reasons and is seen as a possible Senate candidate. Senator Francis J. Horgan enjoys strong support in Ward 2 and East Boston, with a likely nomination and a lively race shaping up as rival ambitions play out.
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Daniel J. Kiley
Common Council
Senate
Francis J
Horgan
Boston
Oistriet
Francis J . Horgan
Kiley
Docks Expansion Boosts Boston and Albany Freight Capacity
Boston and Albany railroad docks in East Boston are being rebuilt and enlarged at a cost of millions. Three dredges deepen dock No 1 to 660 feet and widen the berth to accommodate two ocean liners. Dock No 2 expands to 78 by 160 feet for large transatlantic ships, with other docks cleared for new buildings and piling work ongoing. Transatlantic vessels Johnston and Leyland will use the facilities alongside Cunard ships, with broader plans for more dock privileges in Boston.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston
Railroad
Cunard
Revere Beach
Lynn Ferry
Vanderbilt
Dock No. 5
Ebeneare
Johnston and Leyland
Railroad Company
Cunard Line
Boston & Albany
H. B. Chapin
Yer Anny
AMAL GAMATED PPER COMPANY declares dividends
At a meeting of the directors the company declares a quarterly dividend of 4.5 percent and an extra dividend of 0.5 percent to stockholders of record March 25 1901. Payments are to be made at 3 o clock Monday March 1901. Books close at 8 o clock PM March 25 1901 and reopen in April.
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Broadway
New York
Amalgamated Pper Company
Manatee Books
P.oma
Wm Oceefeller
Sec. & Treas
Bogus Raphael Painting Captures Berlin Auction Tale
A Berlin painting claimed as a genuine Raphael ignites a saga from Professor Nicole’s fake art career to financier Vanderbilt. An auction opens at a few cents, rising as stories of forgery and deceit unfold surrounding the supposed masterwork and its history.
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Berlin
Nicole
Erman
Raphael
America
W. H. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Reghael
Blaake
Fessor Nicole
Cambridge youths arrested on multiple petty theft charges
Cambridge officers arrested Ernest Pleasant 19 of 8 Ded Wolfe Street and Charles Christinson 17 of 101 Howard Street on numerous small larcenies. They will be charged with breaking and entering in the District Court today.
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Cambridge
Ernest Pleasant
Ded Wolfe Street
Charles Christinson
Howard Street
Cambridgeport
New York Committee Urges Tenement Reform to Shield Children
The New York Committee of Fifteen endorsed the tenement house commission plan to drive vice from tenements. In a letter to Governor Odell the group called deplorable conditions and widespread prostitution in 50 random tenements, noting an average of over 28 children under 18 per house. The letter argues landlords bear responsibility, urging new law to enforce housing reform.
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New York
Odell
Albany
Platt Abandons Push for Police Legislation
In New York on March 24 a high level Republican conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel decided to delay police legislation for the current session. Senator Platt indicated it would be inexpedient to pass further police measures now, leaving the matter to be revived only when warranted by circumstances. The meeting was described as harmonious by Chairman Dunn and others.
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New York
Senator Platt
Fifth Avenue
Dunn
Republican State Committee
Platt
Ellsworth
Republican Party
Justice Jerome Frees 33 in Five Patrol Raids
Justice Jerome of the Court of Special Sessions toured five police stations and granted bail to thirty three prisoners captured during raids by the Committee of Fifteen. He traveled between stations in a coupe.
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New York
Jerome
Court of Special Sessions
Committee of Fifteen
Ex Street Commissioner Dore slated for Board of Assessors appointment
Mayor to appoint John P. Dore to the Board of Assessors to succeed John M. Maguire. Dore, a Democratic favorite with GOP backing, aims to win Hart supporters and solidify votes. Four seats, salary $3000, four vacancies, appointment due mid April.
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John P. Dore
Board of Assessors
John M. Maguire
E. Mortain Hatch
South Boston
Dore
James A. Gallivan
Hart
Board of Strategy
Street Commission
Defeat Predicted for Salisbury Government in London Field
Reaction sets in against the House of Cecil as Salisbury's government faces likely defeat at the next election. Public irritation grows over Cecil family control of key posts and divisions push the government toward crumbling, with Spectator urging independent policy and three measures: Irish over-representation reduction, higher liquor license rates, and a Catholic university in Ireland.
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London
March
House of Cecil
Cecil
Salisbury
House of
Cecil’’Chamberlain
The
Spectator
Lord Salisbury
Ireland
Lquor
Millionaire Audience Packs Riviera Prize Fight in Nice
Wealthy American backers and French officials watched a three round bout in Nice where James A defeated George Bourdon of Australia. The ringside throng included Vanderbuilt Sr and Jr Marmaduke Brown George Munro Eugene Higgins and other prominent financiers as spectators.
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NDC
Riviera
James A
George Bourdon
Australia
William K. Vanderbilt, Sr
William K
George Munro
Marmaduke Brown
Eugene Higgins
Harry Ridgeway
Colonel van Buren
Witzgerald
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Petybose Nears
England
North End
Representative Horgan
Chickering
F. J. Horgan
Lomasney
Leouaaney
Wetter
H.W. Pattee & CO
Bankers State Street
Boyton
Mase
Amalgamated Copper Company
Colo Zine
United States Steel
Lamadasas i J. Il. Rice
Aan
Tenderloin
Nice
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