Special Legislation in Boston Gas and Firemen Bills
Governor Russell vetoed a six day work week for Boston fire department and a bid to make dollar gas likely after gas commission action. Senate moves on biennial elections and assessors split. veto expected on Boston-specific measures. contest over Australian ballot representation ends party line. Boston figures and lawmakers including Hayes, Hoar, Stevens, Berry, and Rivers are mentioned.
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Russell
Boston
James E. Hayes
Commonwealth
House
Committee On Manufactures
Representative Hoar
Senate
Stevens
Spencer
Berry
Salem
Metropolitan Gas Company
Liquor Law Committee
Parkman
Charles
Messrs. Bennett
Everett
Bliss
Mr. Rivers
Milton
Democrats
Panic Grips Nashville as Three Banks Fail
Nashville reports a financial panic as the First Commercial National Bank fails and Mechanics' Savings Bank and the Bank of Commerce close their doors. Combined capital of the three banks totals $1.0 million, over $3 million involved, with fears two more banks may shutter and many small banks in nearby towns in trouble.
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Nashville
Tenn
First Commercial National Bank
Mechanics’ Savings Bank
Bank of Commerce
Lombard Investment Company Ordered to Halt Mortgage Business
Massachusetts officials label the Lombard Investment Company hazardous to the public and demand it cease mortgage operations. Commissioner J Russell Reed cites unsatisfactory disclosures and mismanagement, seeking court action while the firm denies AG or court authority to enforce an injunction.
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Lombard Investment Company
Massachusetts
Alfred Hemenway
J. Russell Reed
Wichita
Kansas City
Reed
Lombard
Wood
Supreme Court
Post Highlights Exclusive New York Boston Controversy
The Post reveals ex Governor Ames backing of Mayor Matthews rapid transit plan and his syndicate ties. It covers Flower versus McAllister legal row in New York society, a Cartoon on Speaker Barrett, a shock to Boston jeunesse doree at Huyler’s, and abundant features confirming You See Is In The Post Its News.
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Post
Ames
Matthews
Flower
Boston
Ward McAllister
New York
Barrett
Jeunesse Doree
Huyler’s
Murderer Latimer Escapes From State Prison in Jackson
Jackson Mich March 27 R Irving Latimer the murderer has escaped from the State prison. Keys are missing and it is believed he obtained them and left by the front door. Captain Hill in charge at night is jailed. A guard Haight died after Latimer’s escape and Latimer had murdered his mother on January 24 1889 and was sentenced to life. His father’s death a year earlier is thought to be suspicious and may involve the son.
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Jackson, Mich
R. Irving Latimer
Latimer
Captain Hill
Haight
Supreme Court decision voids later U.S. patent after foreign lapse
Washington report notes the Supreme Court ruling in Huber versus Nelson that a foreign patent lapsing for nonpayment voids a later U S patent granted for the same invention. Officials say the ruling undermines Edison’s quadruplex telegraph and three microphone patents, leaving Bell Company relying on Berliner patent after January.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Iuber
Nelson
Patent Office
Huber
Patent
Edison
Bell Company
Gladstone Leads Liberal Meeting On Home Rule
London March 27 Liberal party meeting at the foreign office chaired by Premier Gladstone discussed the Irish Home Rule bill second reading on April 6 and its precedence in daily business except Wednesdays The gathering expressed harmony and a united push to support Home Rule and parish councils bill and oppose obstruction.
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London
Liberal Party
Foreign Office
Gladstone
G. O. Taylor Whiskey Gain National Reputation
We fill orders promptly and honor our buyers with value. Our patrons are treated as friends, and the G. O. Taylor Whiskey trademark gains national notice. Leading druggists and grocers stock these salable goods, demanded by physicians for debility and sickness. Sealed bottles must bear Chester H. Graves & Sons.
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G. O. Taylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Removal of Dr F C St Clair as consular bureau head
Wasuinaros reports the head of the consular bureau in the Stat Department, Dr F C St Clair, has been removed. His resignation was requested today by Sec Rae Gresham. A successor has not yet been appointed.
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Wasuinaros
F. C. St Clair
Stat Department
Secrae Gresham
Temple rules limit use to education and prayer
Dr Lorimer warned that Tremont Temple should be reserved for religious and educational activities only. Church leaders and Baptist-affiliated officers agree, with no dissenting voices cited, that the temple must be kept to its stated aims or risk losing a pastor.
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Tremont Temple
Temple
Happy Days Coming at City Registrar as Marriage Licenses Surge
The City registrar reports over forty marriage license applications by 4:30 PM with many more couples waiting. Officials say it was one of the busiest days and expect even larger volumes ahead.
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Yester
Improvements at Conrad's Store Open New Spring Annex
Conrad's, 35 Winter street, unveiled a spring opening after a doubling of space through annexation of J. J. Stevens & Co. A new elevator serves increased patrons. Upstairs house cloaks suits and waists while the lower floors hold gloves laces and trims. Fresh spring stock, floral decorations, and green and white show windows showcased Easter wearables amid busy crowds.
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Conrad’s
Winter Street
J. J. Stevens & Co
Tonrad’s
Forest Hills proprietors back crematory plan at cemetery
Forest Hills Cemetery owners move to petition the Legislature for authority to establish and maintain a crematory in conjunction with the cemetery. The Massachusetts Cremation Society says it will proceed independently, claiming 628,000 already subscribed toward a 25,000 project and that construction could start this summer despite legislative timing.
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Forest Hills Cemetery
Horticultural Hall
Massachusetts Cremation Society
J. A. Chadwick
Post
Brown Durrell & Co Open for Business at Corner Lincoln Beach
Brown Durrell & Co announces reopening at Lincoln and Beach streets after the great fire on the 10th of this month. The firm, previously burned out in 1889 Thanksgiving fire, shows resilience by resuming business in a new store.
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Brown, Durrell & Co
Lincoln
Beach Streets
Boston
New 1598 furniture styles draw crowds in Boston
The Paine furniture Warerooms at 5 Canal street, Boston, attract thousands of visitors this month who have heard of the new styles of 1598. The piece argues that strong genius creates lasting laws and notes the originality of these designs.
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Paine
Canal Street
Boston
Hebrew Congress Forms Committee at Cycaco
In Cycaco on March 27 the leading Hebrew rabbis of America met at the temple on Indiana avenue to prepare for representation at the world religious parliament to be held in September. Rabbi Wise of Cincinnati urged a global appeal and a five member committee to select discussion topics. The committee named consists of Rabbis Levi, Hirsch, Wise, Stoltz and Moses.
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Cycaco
Supreme Court rules against government in private property condemnation
The Supreme Court on March 7 declared its opinion that the United States cannot condemn private corporate property without considering its earning capacity. Justice Brewer authored the decision in the Monongahela Navigation Company appeal from the Western District of Pennsylvania ruling in condemnation proceedings initiated by the United States.
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Wasnixerow
Supreme Court of the United States Today
United States
Justice Brewer
Monongahela Navigation Company
Circuit Court
Western District of Pennsylvania
Mrs Anna F Richards Named Matron at New Hampshire World’s Fair Building
Dov N. H. March 27 reports Mrs Anna F Richards has been appointed matron of the New Hampshire World’s Fair building by the state commissioners.
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Dov N. H
Anna F. Richards
New Hampshire
Aldermen and Gas Clash Over Court House Plan
The Aldermen rejected a Common Council protest against gas company capital increases and discussed Rocking chairs gift for Rainsford Island paupers. City Surveyor Humbert urged raising Pemberton square grade to fix the Court House facade, while the Mayor withheld signature on a Park Tremont paper stand. outcomes pending committee action.
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Common Council
Alice N. Lincoln
Rainsford Island
Hallstrain
Ite
Alderman Flood
Long Tland
Dever
Boston
Folsom
Long Island
Tie
Alderman Maguire
Lee
Hallstram
Alderman Fottler
Board of Alderen
Pemberton Square
Humbert
New Court House
Court House
Park and Tremont Streets
Committee On Streets and Sewers
Boston Capitalists Push Plan For Elevated Rapid Transit
John Quincey Adams, Oliver Ames, S Endicott Peabody and others pressed Mayor Matthews to draft a financing plan for rapid transit in Boston. Ames said investors favored the elevated road from Causeway Street to Franklin Park with an $88 million cost and a $10 million capitalization, plus $4 million for street widening. No final decision. Adas left early. further meetings planned.
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John Quincey Adams
Oliver Ames
S. Endicott Peabody
Matthews
Lboston
Ames
Causeway Street
Franklin Park
Adais
Donahoe's for April literary contents praised
Donahoe's Magazine for April receives high praise for breadth and quality. Editor Quinn's paper on The Peers and Home Rule Bill is noted as essential reading, with O Neil's Present Pension System also emphasized.
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Donahoe’s
Quinn
O'Neil
George Parsons Lathrop
Mary F. Tlake
Nathan Haskell Dole
Henry Austin
J. N. Caliga
Kilkee
John J. O'Shea
Walter Maine
Mr. Clarke
Malmorda
Mrs. Slowe
Georgia Alten Peek
William D. Kelly
J. Gertrude Menard
Margaret Rock
8S de Neil
Kester
A QUESTION OF COLOR Dialogue Sparks Gossip
A terse exchange unfolds between Cholly and Algy about Li and her consent as whispers travel from Pield's Washington to Kate. The quip about coming out with flying colors turns dark as the line ends with black and blue, hinting at scandal.
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Cholly
Algy
Judge 39 Fragments Ugly Dog Query
A fragment from a 39th judge line depicts a character remarking on an ugly dog kept for company. The exchange shows awkward dialogue about ownership and companionship in a terse, humorous tone.
Fort Worth Packing Company expansion eyed by Boston investors
A Texas cattle enterprise backed by Boston capital aims to develop the Fort Worth Packing Company near Fort Worth, Texas. The plan envisions a $1,000,000 property, new buildings, a belt line connecting with ten railroads, and capacity for 100,000 cattle and 2,000 hogs daily. The venture, slated to begin May 1, will employ about 400 workers and include a bank. Texas cattle owners pledge cattle for sale or face daily damages, granting promoters a traffic monopoly. Simpson of Simpson McIntyre & Co. leads the project, with Mr. Johnson of Chicago advising in Texas.
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Boston Capital
Poston
Simipson
Simpson, McIntyre & Co
Fort Worth
Tex
Canital
Aa Bank
Texas
Simpson
Kansas
Utah
Mr. Johnson
Chicago
New Morris Safe Company Builds at Neadville
Unusual activity marks Neadville as factories rise for the Morris Safe Company. Six large one story brick buildings, two acres, ready for occupancy around June 1. Hydraulic presses forge solid eel plates into bank safes. EF C Morris Safe Company organized March 1 with capital of $250,000. treasurer and GM E. E. Morris based on Sudbury street.
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Neadville
Morris Safe Company
New England
EF. C. Morris Safe Company
EE. C. Morris
Sudbury Street
Free treatment and medicine offer by Dr Dewey
Dr Dewey the specialist at 40 Tennyson street corner Columbus avenue near Providence depot advertises two weeks of free pew treatment for catarrh and claims success on lung troubles rheumatism and dyspepsia after others failed. His blood medicines are prepared for each patient and are described as unexcelled. All are urged to see him.
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Dewey
Tennyson Street
Columbus Avenue
Providence Depot
Lecture Draws Strong Attendance at Trinity Cub
The Rev. William J. Griffis lectured on The American in Holland and Holland in America. The talk drew an exceptionally good attendance and was enjoyed from beginning to end. A light lunch followed.
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William J. Griffis
Holland
America
Bay State Gas Probed by Legislature Special Committee
Mayor Matthews pushed a legislative inquiry into the Bay State Gas Company of Boston. A seven member committee will investigate alleged foreign ownership, dubious bonds, and inflated capitalization tied to gas sales among Boston firms, with power to compel witnesses and papers and report in four weeks. The probe seeks whether the gas groups violate statutes and if regulatory authority should be strengthened.
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Matthews
Bay State Gas Company of
Boston
Bowdoin
Parker
Judiciary Committee
Combine
Iere
Boston Gas Light Company
Roxbery Gas Light Company
Dorchester Gas Light Company
South Boston Gas Light Company
Bay State Gas Company
Commonwealth
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Delaware
Forign Corporation
Mercantile Trust Company of
New York
New Jersey
Wit
Deaware
J. Edward Addicks
Boston Gas Syndicate
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Sid Commission
Bay State Company
Enic
Massachusetts
Bay State Gang Company
Board of Coal and Elective Deight Commissioners
Peaceful Chinese Willing to Accept What Is Right
The Chinese vice‑consul in San Francisco rejects reports of Six Companies urging resistance to the Geary law. He says the Chinese will submit to U S law, plan a May 5 warning to acquiesce in imprisonment, and hopes the Supreme Court will enjoin enforcement until constitutionality is decided. He notes officials fear a court test and potential international issues with China and Hawaii. Six Companies manager cites Washington reports that Cleveland promised the U S will do what is right.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
United States Supreme Court
Hawaiian Islands
China
Cleveland
Tine
Washington
Senate Elects Challemel Lacour President After Ferry Death
Paris March 27 Senate elected M Challemel-Lacour prominent statesman and writer Senator from Bouches du Rhone as president of the Senate replacing the late Jules Ferry. The vote pleased President Carnot and follows Ferry’s death.
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Paris
Senate
M. Challemel-Lacour
Bouches du Rhone
Jules Ferry
Carnot
Reading Railroad receivers deny access to books for audit
Philadelphia March 27 The receivers of the Reading Railroad refused a request by New York mortgage and income bondholders committees to let Expert Accountant Stephen R Little inspect the company books. The receivers said the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance Life and Annuities, trustee under the general mortgage, is conducting an investigation of the accounts.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Reading Railroad
New York
General Mortgage
Incom
Stephen R. Little
Pennsylvania Company
Senate session reports on extradition treaty and reorganizing notes
In the executive session of the Senate today an offer was made to release for publication the recently ratified Russian extradition treaty, but the motion has not yet been finally passed upon. The question of reorganization was briefly touched upon with no result, and a number of confirmations including Mr. Risley’s were made but will not be released until after the next executive session.
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Senate
Risley
Risley’s Friends Pleased By Senate Confirmation
Risley’s confirmation as minister to a Danish post drawn praise from supporters who call it a vindication of his integrity. Former Alabama Claims officials defend his conduct as counsel, insisting rumors about his involvement were misinformation.
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Wasnixnetox
Senate
John E. Risley
Denmark
Court of Alabama Claims
Risley
Family Quarrel Reflected in Childs Simple Reasoning
A child explains that mothers buy candies when they go out while fathers stay busy at work and do not keep the house clean. The Little Boy attributes household habits to parental roles, captured in a short exchange from Good News.
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Mamimas
Papas
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