Cheaper Gas Plea for New Production and Competition
A Boston hearing addresses cheaper gas through byproduct ovens and pipeline distribution. Proponent argues ten years of stifled competition harms the public while citing industry leaders and historic shifts toward competitive fuel markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Brookline Company
Boston
Standard Oil Company
Earth
Weeks
Collapse Expected for Merchant Bar Iron Makers
In Pittsburg on March 27 a final collapse appears likely for the Merchant Bar Iron Manufacturers' Association. Lasting less than a year, the group faced continued rate cutting by members, surprising iron and steel circles. A wind-up meeting is anticipated, with possible efforts to reorganize the combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Merchant Bar Iron Manufacturers’ Association
Iron and Steel
Combine
Ellis & Lessig Steel announces 10 percent wage raise
The Ellis and Lessig Steel and Iron Company informs workers of a 10 percent raise in every department effective April 1, with payments to begin in the new pay period. The notice is issued from Pottstown Pennsylvania dated March 27.
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Pottstown
Penn
Ellis & Lessig Steel and Iron Company
Ex President Harrison to Wed April Sixth in New York
Ex President Harrison will leave Indianapolis on Tuesday for New York and will marry Mrs. Mary Dimmick on April 6. He will be accompanied by D. M. Randall, former marshal of the District of Columbia, the only local invitee. The wedding is believed to occur at the bride’s residence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
New York
Mary Dimmick
D. M. Ransdell
District of Columbia
General Casey's Funeral Held at Washington Residence
Funeral services for General Thomas L. Casey United States Army were held at his Washington family home with Secretaries Carlisle and Lamont attending. Honorary pallbearers included Generals Craighill Vincent Absalom and Colonels Wilson and John M. Wilson along with Senators Frye Morrill Voorhees Brice. The body was sent to Wickford Rhode Island for burial.
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Washington
Thomas L. Casey
United States Army
Carlisle and
Lamont
William P. Craighill
Frye, Gormas
Morrill
Voorhees and
Brice
Thomas Vincent
Absalom
John M. Wilson
Wickford
R. I
Delagoa Bay Sale Denied by Britain
London reports a denial of a Chronicle story claiming Great Britain bought Delagoa Bay from Portugal. Officials say no sale occurred and the report is untrue.
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London
The
Chronicle Today
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
East Africa
Rival settlers may fight over river land dispute
Lincoln Neb March 27 County Attorney Burnham and Sheriff Glasgow of Nemaha county asked Governor Holcomb for advice and aid in a possible clash between rival land claimants in Nemaha county Nebraska and Atchison county Missouri. The Missouri River shift has left an island area formerly in Nebraska now claimed by settlers using the old river bed. Governor Holcomb urged caution and pledged to confer with Missouri officials for an amicable settlement. Bloodshed is feared.
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Lincoln
Neb
Burnham
Glasgow
Nemeh County
Holcomb
Atchison County
Missouri
Nebraska
Youthful Lover Shoots Woman in Sacramento Theater
In Sacramento at Brown's Comique Theatre at 1 AM Kittie Strain a waitress was shot and killed by her 19 year old lover Fred Englehart. He claimed the shooting was an accident and was restrained by theatre hangers on until police arrived.
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Sacramento
Cal
Kittie Strain
Brown's Comique Theatre
Fred Englehart
Corinne Kimball Burial Held at Forest Hills Cemetery
Mrs. Jennie Kimball mother of Corinne was laid to rest in Forest Hills Cemetery yesterday morning. The Rev Roland Hare of Church of Our Saviour Roslindale officiated in the chapel with Corinne’s company present. Apollo male quartet sang selections and Mrs E Humphrey Allen sang Home Land.
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Jennie Kimball
Corinne
Forest Hillis Cemetery
Roland Hare
Church of Our Saviour
Roslindale
Corinne Kimball
Frank Hayden
Apollo
E. Humphrey Allen
Home Land
Uprising in Matabeleland Stirs South Africa
Open revolt in Matabeleland escalates from a few districts to a widespread uprising with massacres of settlers, rising refugee movements to Bulawayo, and urgent preparations by colonial forces. Reinforcements, arms shipments, and volunteer enlistment surge as authorities fear spread and seek quick, decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aper
Cape Town
Bulawayo
Matabeleland
Inseze
Filabusi
Bentley
Gamboa
Cape Rifles
Napier
Matapo Hills
Frederick C. Selous
Selous
Senate Confirms Roberts for Cape Town Post
The Senate confirmed Frank W. Roberts of Maine as United States consul at Cape Town in Cape Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Frank W. Roberts
Maine
United States
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Venezuelan Commission Advances Toward Solution Next Week
The Venezuela Commission did not meet formally though last week outlined lines for individual investigations. Next week expected to show progress. Justice Brewer in San Antonio reviews the British blue book. George L Burr of Cornell joined to study Dutch history relevant to early Spain disputes. Venezuela to present manuscripts and maps from Vatican Seville The Hague archives. A new enlarged map of disputed territory was completed by commission experts.
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Washington
Venezuela Commission
Justice Brewer
San Antonio
George L. Burr
Cornell University
Spain
Burr
Venezuela
Vatican
Seville Museum
The
Hague
Commission
Miss Mary Drake To Christen U S Battleship Iowa
Mary Lord Drake daughter of Iowa Governor Drake will christen the new battleship Iowa at Cramps yards in Philadelphia. The event features a wine bottle, a gold lacquer case, and the presence of Governor Drake and party along with expectations that Secretary Herbert and Assistant Secretary McAdoo attend.
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Philadelphia
Mary Lord Drake
Cramps
Iowa
Dr. Sawyer
Henry Goss
Miss Grant
Chicago
New York City
Lockwood
Floy Lockwood
Europe
Italy
Alps
France
Germany
Austria
Holland
Belgium
England
Ireland
Scotland
Drake
Herbert
McAdoo
Honor to Bowdoin's Sons Banquet in Brunswick
Bowdoin College alumni in Boston and vicinity attend a Pine Tree State Club banquet at Brunswick. President Thomas M. Babson presided as cigars were lit and remarks honored Bowdoin’s distinguished graduates. Speakers included Rev. William DeWitt Hyde, Hon. Charles F. Libby, Frank A. Hill, Dudley A. Sargent, Ex-Mayor Curtis, and Professor Mitchell with letters from notable figures read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin College
Boston
Pine Tree State Club
Brunswick
Thomas M. Babson
Bowdoin
Thomas B. Reed
William DeWitt Hyde
Charles F. Libby
Portland
United States
Frank A. Hill
Massachusetts State Board of Education
Dudley A. Sargent
Harvard
Curtis
Mitchell
Robert E. Perry
Caleb Saunders
Lawrence
Stevens
Cyrus A. Bartol
E. C. Smythe
Cyrus Hamlin
Lexington
William D. Northend
Salem
Horatio G. Herrick
J. B. Sewell
South Braintree
Alpheus Sanford
Samuel N. Cole
Taunton
Charles A. Bell
William E Spear
Marcellus Coggan
Bernhardt Entertained by Playgoers Club at Boylston
The Great French actress Mme Sarah Bernhardt visited the Playgoers Club at 212 Boylston Street yesterday afternoon. A large crowd greeted her as blue ribbons and the Marseillaise welcomed her through a lane to a decorated room with flowers and bunting. Guests included Mayor Quincy and several distinguished figures. A tea table served refreshments while Mme Antoinette Sterling performed afterward.
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Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Boylston Street
France
Bernhardt
Nathan Appleton
E. Mansfield
Frank D. Allen
Eugene Ormonde
Boyd Putnam
Harry Woodruff
Marie Millard
Judith Bordeaux
Adelaide Manola
Little Tuesday
Five St Louisans Die by Own Action in One Day
Five St Louisans faced death by their own actions yesterday. J J Hassinger aged 24 died after taking poison. August Miller, a cooper, first took poison then fatally shot himself after business failure. George Weise, a cooper, killed himself with poison amid theft accusations. Joseph Fouser, a scenic artist, used fluadanum but was revived. Belle Lyons swallowed carbolic acid and was strapped to a table before relief.
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ST. Louisans
ST. Louis
J. J. Hassinger
August Miller
George Weise
Joseph Fouser
Belle Lyons
Agnes Devens Osborne Dies Wife of D M Osborne Head
Agnes Devens Osborne died in Auburn in her thirty first year. She was wife of Thomas M Osborne president of the D M Osborne Company and niece of the late Judge Devens of Boston. Her remains will be cremated.
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Auburn
N. Y
Agnes Devens Osborne
Thomas M. Osborne
D. M. Osborne Company
Judge Devens
Boston
Second Anniversary of Boston Young Men's Congress Club
The Young Men's Congressional Club, a group of about thirty young colored men in Boston, celebrated its second anniversary at the Quincy House with sixty guests. Frederick W. Linton presided, Sully James gave the main oration on club aims and rights, and ex Representative Robert Teamoh replied to “The Guest of the Evening.”
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Robert Teamoh
Harry Barnard
L. Eugene Pasco
William A. Merchant
A. C. Wormley
F. W. Linton
Bertha Only
Militia Row at Concord: Lieutenant Resigns Amid Cleared Hart Victory
In Concord on March 27 the Sixth Regiment M V M election produced Third Sergeant Joseph S Hart as winner over First Lieutenant Cyrus H Cook. Second Lieutenant B Farnham Smith resigned after factions arose over the vacancy caused by Captain Samuel H Tuttle's departure. The town centers on loyalties, with Centre residents opposing a nonlocal officer. The dispute aims to be settled amicably.
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Concord
B. Farnham Smith
Samuel H. Tuttle
Charles K. Darling
Cyrus H. Cook
Joseph S. Hart
Smith
Sergeant Hart
Tremont Temple Baptist Church Preaches on Baptism and Worldly Ambition
Sunday services include morning and evening sermons by Rev. George C. Lorimer at Tremont Temple with topics The Spiritual and Symbolic Import of Baptism and The Ruling Ambitions of Worldly Life. Also at Shawmut Avenue First Free Baptist Church Rev. C S Frost preaches at 10:30 a.m. and Y P S C E meets at 6:15 p.m. A Bos ton Rivals concert is planned Wednesday evening with tickets at the church.
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Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Music Hall
George C. Lorimer
D. D
First Free Baptist Church
Shawmut Avenue
Rutland Street
Frost
Boston
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Warren and
Woodbine Streets
George L. Robinson
Jesus
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Scott F. Hershey
Parker Memorial
Berkeley
Appleton Streets
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Charles G. Ames
Garfield Stone
Henry Dolan
George Mendall Taylor
Howard M. Dow
Bulfinch Place
C. R. Eliot
People’s Temple
James Boyd Brady
M. Marion Luce
James Burgess
Nettie Damon
Dora P. Damon
Mamie O. Damon
Flora Parry
Palm Branches
J. J. Weston
Hiawatha Hall
Tremont Street
United Spiritualists of America
Farnum
Smith
Moody
Weston
Rich
A. Kennan
Gilliland
Peak
Cunningham
Guitarez
Robertson
Messrs
Hersey
Martin
Coolbaugh
Blackden
Huot
Quimby
George E. Dillingham
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
M. R. Deming
Sidney Woodward
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Christ
Harth
Evening and church notices around Tremont Street
Public services listed for Unitarianism and several churches near Tremont Street and West Canton Street. Notable items include Old South Church sermons by Rev George A Gordon and Lecturer Genung, and services at Tremont Street M E Church, Christ Church Colchester, Roxbury and First Presbyterian, plus spiritual temple activities and Salvation Army meetings.
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West Canton Street
Tremont Street
Francis R. Fava Jr Dead At 36 In Washington
Francis R. Fava Jr son of Baron Fava the Italian ambassador and a professor of mathematics and engineering at the Columbian University died of consumption in Washington this morning aged 36. Fifteen years ago the title of baron was conferred upon him by the King of Italy. For six years he had been one of the most prominent architects in Washington.
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Washington
Francis R. Fava, Jr
Baron Fava
Columbian University
Italy
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William M. Butler
New
Commonwealth
Dr. Socum
Hudson River
Robert Fulton
Whitney
Massachusetts
Harrison and
Mrs. Dimmick
General Casey
U. S
Congressional Club
Quincy
Sixth Regiment
Baptist
Unitarian
OLD South Church
Third Church
George A. Gordon
John F. Genung
Israel
Christ’s Church
Colchester Street
Beacon Street
Hawes Street
Longwood
C. D. Bradlee
Methodist
M. E
J. D. Pickles
Epworth League
Salvation Army
Bowdoin Square
Captain Kimball
Presbyterian
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tremont and
Moses Hull
Storer
Richardson
J. B. Hatch
Hull
Mary S. Pepper
Maggie Gaul
Lucette Webster
Newbury
Exeter
Pierre L. O. A. Keeler
N. J. Willis
Keeler
Temple Fraternity Society
the Sunday Post
Med. Fac. Society
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Sunday Post
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