Concrete mixer relocation urged for vacant Park Square space
The Transit Commission and Navn should not move the concrete mixer to Washington and Summer streets. Boston merchants would protest. The Mayor has ordered removal from the Common and suggests placing the plant on the vacant space near the abandoned Park Square station, a convenient solution for the contractor and acceptable to all.
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Transit Commission
Navn
Washington Street
Summer Street
Boston
Collins
Park Square Station
No Guilty Man Escapes In Brockton Boiler Inquest
District Attorney French orders an inquest into the Brockton boiler explosion to determine negligence. He argues punishment should extend to careless or negligent officials to deter future risk and protect the public. He also discusses Russia's education and its potential impact on autocratic rule and the need for general schooling to safeguard governance.
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French
Brockton
Empire
Russia
Roosevelt faces pressure for extra session over rates and tariffs
The article notes strong public demand for an extra session to pass a railroad rate law and revise the tariff. It asserts President Roosevelt is pledged to both reforms and cannot easily retreat, with reformers continuing to push from the presidency.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Seen as Man to Fight Monopolies
A staunch editorial voices support for President Roosevelt, condemning vested rights and private greed that trample public utilities. It praises his public spirit and calls the time ripe for him to enter the people's service and combat monopolies nationwide.
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Roosevelt
Newfoundland seeks strict bait act against American fishermen
Newfoundland plans to curb bait supplies for American fishermen by denying licenses and enforcing the bait act with the same vigor as foreign rivals. The dispute follows Senate moves on the Hay-Bond treaty and Senator Lodge’s claim that bait can be supplied from refrigerators.
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Newfoundland
Senate
Senator Lodge
Castro challenged Roosevelt as Venezuela court crisis deepens
The Roosevelt administration doubts Venezuela courts and orders arbitration for New York Bermudez Asphalt. Castro rejects arbitration while Venezuela agrees to surrender remaining customs to British and German bondholders. Cabinet to await developments as Hay departs abroad.
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Castro
Venezuela
Roosevelt
New York & Bermudez Asphalt Company
Bowen
Uncle Sam
Hay
Mourning for Jules Verne A Master Story Teller
The obituary notes Jules Verne as a writer who fused entertainment with instruction and drew readers from all ages and backgrounds. It lauds his imaginative storytelling and the way his fanciful ideas later foreshadowed real technologies like submarine torpedo boats.
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Jules Verne
Public Whist Controversy In Everett Letter
A citizen defends Miss Locke and whist parties in Everett against Reverend Mr. Sweet critique. He questions funding for Miss Locke and her aging father and urges a public hearing amid claims of orderly gatherings and absence of drunkenness.
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Mr. Sweet
Miss Locke
Everett
Whittier Hall
Charlestown
Chelsea
William P. Wheeler
Boston's Dirty Streets Letter to the Editor
A reader argues Boston's street litter stems from weak enforcement of a law banning throwing paper and waste on streets. He urges Police Commissioner Emmons to enforce the rule and set examples to improve city cleanliness.
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Post
Sir
Boston
Emmons
Oldest House in St Augustine A 1516 Coquina Remains
St Augustine, March 24 1905 Newton Newkirk notes the Whitney house at Hospital and Bridge streets as the town’s oldest structure. Built in 1516 by Don de Tolledo who joined Ponce de Leon, the coquina dwelling passed through Spanish families and was bought by William Sanchez then Mr Whitney. Though still standing it shows wear and will need re shingling within a year or two as 400th anniversary nears.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Whitney
Hospital and
Bridge Streets
Don de Tolledo
Ponce de Leon
Tolledo
Spain
Sanchez
William Sanchez
Oldest House Hunt in St Augustine Sparks Tour Boom
The narrator tracks multiple claimed oldest houses along St George Street near the city gate Charlotte Street Marine Street and St Francis Street. After visiting five sites interest remains high as tourists seek the famed oldest house with demand outpacing supply and money to make from more houses near hotels and depots.
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St. George Street
City Gate
Charlotte Street
Marine Street
St. Francis Street
St. Augustine
Plaza of St Augustine Holds Echoes of Slavery and War
The Plaza in St Augustine features a former slave market site, monuments to the Constitution and Confederate dead, and nearby St. Joseph's Cathedral. A seawall protects streets from storms, with the Barracks and Seminole war graves nearby. Hotels Ponce de Leon and Alcazar showcase architecture and prices. Newton Newkirk.
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Cortes
Plaza de la Constitucion
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Joseph Ora Pro Nobis
New England
United States
St. Francis Barracks
Military
Major Dade
Fort Brooke
Fort King
Ponce de Leon
Alcazar
Florida East Coast Company
Henry M. Flagler
St. Augustine
Newton Newkirk
Mock trial benefit at Medford Opera House planned
A social event at the Medford Opera House Monday features a mock breach of promise trial with Mrs. Edward W. Hayes as plaintiff and Fred H. Thomas as defendant. Ex-Mayor Baxter and Col A V New tn of Worcester prosecute and defend. Judge John F. Libby presides. Mayor Dwyer is jury foreman.
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Medford Opera House
Hillside
M. E. Church
Edward W. Hayes
Fred H. Thomas
Baxter
A. V. New
Worcester
Willl
John F. Libby
Dwyer
Verne Dies Peacefully in Amiens at 75
Renowned author Jules Verne died at 3 10 pm in Amiens with family at his bedside. Born February 8 1828 in Nantes he rose from librettist to prolific writer of science romance including Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days.
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Amiens
France
Jules Verne
Verne
Nantes
America
Pacific
Archipelago
Begum
Castle of the Carpathians
Cesar Cascabel
Cawnpore
Dick Sand
Amazon
Godfrey Morgan
California
Hector Servadac
Keraban
Tellemarken
Martin Paz
Mathias Standorf
Michael Strogoff
Mistress Branhan
Dr. Ox
Zacharias
North Pole
Steam House
North
India
The
Academy
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a lovers dilemma
A young woman asks whether to marry the devoted suitor or the more educated beloved she cannot marry. The adviser counsels ending feelings for the unattainable, marrying the suitor who loves her, and learning to love him, noting education differences can be overcome by affection and effort.
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Miss Champagne
Hectic Hiram and Icicle Ike in Polar Frost exchange mementos
In the Polar Frost scene Hectic Hiram questions the purpose of Ike's ice memento. Icicle Ike explains the chunk of ice is the tears his last sweetheart shed when he left her.
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Hiram
Naming a Hill Heir in a Comedy of Titles
A Cohasset wife faces a parade of well meaning relatives urging names for her Hill of Hillsdale heir. From Abinadab to Bezelial to Roy Eustache, she resists odd monikers and finally drafts a simple personal solution by naming the baby John Henry.
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Hill
Hillsdale
Hill, Jr
Hill, Sr
Hermann
Abinadab
Mr. Hill
Harriet
Bezelial
Bezelial Eliphalet
Beelzebub
Hattie
Roy Eustache
Roy
Claude Westinghouse
Willie Wintergreen
Willie
John Henry
Forty Americans Bid Farewell to Consul Evans in London
Forty representatives of the American colony in London hosted a farewell dinner for Henry Clay Evans the retiring consul general at London. Evans will depart with his family in late April and tour the continent afterward.
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London
Henry Clay Evans
Evans
Paprus Pie Plates Promise Pure Clean Pastry
New Paprus pie plates claim superior purity and cleanliness by absorbing grease into the plate, leaving a crisp dry crust. Boston bakers are adopting them, replacing heavy undercrusts and delivering a healthful pastry fit for delicate eaters.
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Boston
Precaution: A reminder ring for forgotten items
A lighthearted exchange notes a finger ring worn as a reminder. The wearer hints it helps recall forgotten tasks, while another voice playfully questions its meaning. The motif frames memory cues as everyday ritual.
Three Firemen Buried Today in Separate Funerals
Three Boston firemen were buried today including two pensioners George J. Wall former captain of Engine 45 Roslindale and Thomas W. Conway recently in charge of Ladder 9 Main Street Charlestown. Ladderman William G. O Neil of Ladder 2 East Boston also honored with a funeral detail.
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George J. Wall
Roslindale
Thomas W. Conway
Main Street
Charlestown
William G. O'Neil
Boston
Wells
Wall
Conway
Department
John A. Mullen
William L. Gaylord
Dorchester
St. Margaret's Church
Columbia Road
St. Leo's Church
Esmond Street
Ladderman O'Neil
Bennington Street
Ladder Company 2
O'Neil
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ST. Augustine, the
Etly
Frank W. Casey
Ginter Grocery Company
Casey
Ignace J. Paderewski
Chicago
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Berkeley Temple
William C. Hammond
Clarence B. Shirley
John Flynn
Brigham’s Hotel
Ellis
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Mr. Flynn
Gus Williams
William A. Bancroft
Europe
Mt. Benedict
Somerville
Knights of Colum
Howard Church
William J. Rounds
Cambridge
Red Cross Commandery 165
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Knights of Malta
Cypress Hall
E. Leroy Sweetser
Eighth Regiment
Sunday Post
Sherlock Holmes
Smithsonian Institution
Massachusetts
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jack’’ Gardner
Jefferson Davis
Maine
Shiloh
Washington and Brattle Streets
Mandy
French Academy
Roybet
Mildred Champagne
Mrs
Luella B. Gott
Cohasset
Asker
X-Zalia
X-Zalia Corporation
Batterymarch St
Bosten
Helene
Oak Hall
Vorenberg
Vorenberg’s
Washington, Hanover & Elmets
Paine Furniture
Canal ST
Etween North Station
Bymarket Square
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