Boston Mayor replies to merchants protest on Washington street subway
Patrick A Collins signals transit commission authority over street use for subway work. He rebuts claims of injury to business and denies any truth to protests linking public streets to the project. The letter states the commission will select suitable space for contractor materials and address public concerns.
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Collins
Boston Merchants’ Association
City of Boston
Erwin H. Walcott
Summer Street
Boston
Mass
Washington Street
Transit Commissioners
Patrick A. Collins
Merchants’ Appeal
Gladden Denounces Extorted Property From People
The Rev Dr Washington Gladden of Columbus voices opposition to seizing property unjustly taken from the people. He argues the rightful owners are those from whom it was forcibly obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Washington Gladden
Columbus, C
Rockefeller gift to American Board faces ministers’ protests
The American Board of Foreign Missions hesitates over John D. Rockefeller’s 100000 gift as ministries from Greater Boston and nationwide urge rejection. A lengthy meeting between the prudential and protestant committees followed hours of delay, with part of the funds already earmarked for missions in Japan, Turkey, and India. Continued on Page 10, First Column.
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Congregational
Greater
Boston
Prudential Committee
American Board of Foreign Missions
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Missionary Herald
Japan
Turkey
India
Samuel C. Darling
James M. W. Hall
E. C. Moore
Francis FE. Clark
Arthur L. Gillette
Francis O. Winslow
Edward N. Noyes
John H. Dennison
S. B. Capen
John Dennison
Edward C. Moore
Daniel Evans
Charles F. Carter
Harris H. Hale
Charles L. Noyes
William Knight Wad
George P. Morris
Congregationalist
Twentieth Century Club
Earl
Niente
Maud Merritt Arrested in Jewelry Theft Case
Maud Merritt a 19 year old restaurant worker at 5 Hancock Street was arrested by Inspectors Patterson and Smith for stealing jewelry valued at $100 from Bertha M Hamblin of 8 Allston Street. The items were found in a South End pawnshop after she pawned them for $10 following an invitation to stay at Hamblin's residence.
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Maud Merritt
Hancock Street
Patterson and Smith
Bertha M. Hamblin
Allston Street
South End
Merritt
Fire Drives Inmates From Ingleside Home Revere
Flames from a barn adjacent to Ingleside Home at 146 Prospect Avenue, Revere, sent about a score of girls fleeing last night. Many found shelter with neighbors, some remained missing until later found, with several in shock. Damage is estimated at $3000. Fire chief cites hot ashes as cause.
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Ingleside
Revere
Prospect Avenue
Fire at Haver Hill Street injures firefighters during two alarm blaze
Hoseman Donald Calder of Engine 8 was overcome by smoke and taken to a relief station. Captain Henry A. Fox of Engine 6 suffered severe cuts to hands, and Lieutenant James T. Fitzgerald of Protective 1 was cut under an eye and hands. The fire at 59 and 61 Haver Hill Street began on the first floor in a hardware store rented by E. O. Garrett, with Hub Moulding Co. on upper floors. Flames forced a second alarm. damage totals about 3000 dollars, with water damage adding to losses. The building is owned by E. O. Garrett.
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Donald Calder
Henry A. Fox
James T. Fitzgerald
Haverhill Street
E. O. Garrett
Hub Moulding Company
Hart Overpowers Johnson In 20 Round Melbourne Fight
Marvin Hart defeated Jack Johnson in a 20 round decision at San Francisco, with Hart pressing from the start and Johnson relying on countering. Referee Greggains credited Hart for leading and forcing the pace, while Johnson’s blows failed to seriously affect Hart. Jabez White arrived from England to face Jimmy Britt, and Battling Nelson appeared, later signaling he would fight Britt.
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San Francisco
Marvin Hart
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Hart
Nomadas
Johnson
Kentucky
Greggains
Jabez White
England
Jimmy Britt
Battling Nelson
Britt
Boxing promoters four men arrested in Chelsea rink
Kid Goodman, Rouse O'Brien and Daniel Crowley were arrested at Pythian Rink in Chelsea last night and charged with promoting a public boxing match. They were processed at the police station and released on bail.
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Kid Goodman
Rouse O’brien
Daniel Crowley
Pythian Rink
Chelsea
Coe Fails to Place as Rose Wins Illinois A C Shot Put
Wesley W. Coe Jr of Somerville misses a place in the shot put as Rose wins with 47 ft 6 in at the Illinois A C. Archie Hahn clocks 66.2 in the 60-yard dash, besting West rivals. First Regiment I G N G wins mile relay over Twenty-seventh Regiment and First Cavalry I G N G.
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Chicago
Wesley W. Coe, Jr
Somerville
Rose
Illinois A. C
Coe
Archie Hahn
Michigan
West
A. Duffey
Georgetown
J. W. Tewksbury
Pennsylvania
First Regiment
Twenty-seve Regiment
First Cavalry
Death Toll From Spotted Fever Rises in Local Areas
The death list expands with Julia Green eight Somerville Annie Sennet nine Ella Sennet six Florence Hannaford twenty eight Lynn Patrick McLean fourteen Brookline along with multiple Boston cases in March 1905. Doctors describe the illness as cerebro spinal meningitis with varied outcomes and note anti-toxin helps some patients. Board of Health investigates the spread affecting Lynn Lowell Somerville and Brown School in Somerville is closed.
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Julia Green
Somerville
Annie
Ella
Sennet
Florence Hannaford
Lynn
Patrick McLean
Brookline
Boston
Brown School
Lowell
Streets not responsible for fever, says Durgin
Dr. H. S. Durgin of the Boston Board of Health told a Post reporter that cerebro-spinal meningitis, also called spotted fever, is not caused by dirt on the streets. He stated the disease’s origin is not linked to street accumulation.
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H. S. Durgin
Boston Board of Health
Post
Local Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
Boston area Wednesday sees fair weather with possible showers and cooler conditions by Thursday. Winds shift from fresh southerly to westerly as the day progresses.
Indicted by Beef Trust Grand Jury in Chicago
Federal grand jury indicts Thomas J. Connors of Armour & Co for interfering with a witness. The indictment alleges Connors entertained John E. Shields in Chicago and urged favorable testimony. A second count charges further attempts to influence other witnesses in the investigation.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Connors
Armour & Co
John E. Shields
Brooklyn
Connors
Shields
Mr. Connors
Russia Opens Peace Talks With Japan Through Mediation
St Petersburg reports Russia will negotiate peace with Japan with U S and France as mediators. Russia asks M Delcasse to open talks and seeks Lord Lansdowne's cooperation for success.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
United States
France
M. Delcasse
Japan
Delcasse
Lord W Lansdowne
Balfour Plans Dinner for Ambassador White Farewell
Premier Balfour will host a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs White before their departure for Italy where Mr White will succeed Mr von L Meyer.
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Balfour
Ambassador White
London
Mrs. White
Italy
Mr. White
von L. Meyer
Missing Palmer Girls Spark Boston Search
In Palmer two young women Jennie Brooks and Laura Bressette have vanished since Saturday amid rumors of a double elopement. Harry Day and Fred Barber, Palmer Carpet Company workers, are also missing. The four disappeared after factory closing time with no word since. Dayboy resides in Tenneyville. Bressette and Barber families from Dublin and East Park streets.
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Boston
Palmer
Jennie Brooks
Laura Bressette
Harry Day
Fred Barber
Palmer Carpet Company
Dayboy
Tenneyville
Miss Bressette
Fred Bressette
Dublin Street
James Barber
East Park Street
18 More Help Quit Hospital
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Washburn of Massachusetts General Hospital said 18 additional women left the hospital over two or three days in sympathy with 12 earlier departures. He noted patients are still served and expect full staff soon. Nurses reportedly unhappy as they must prepare their own meals amid the shakeup.
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Washburn
Massachusetts General Hospital
Gloucester guardian Edward Webster files bankruptcy petition
Edward E. Webster of Bellevue Avenue Gloucester filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court with two pending claims against him totaling 22 062 as guardian. The claims by Lucy A. and Eugene M. Webster are not admitted. Total liabilities reach 64 908 20 with 61 898 57 unsecured. Assets amount to 2229 in open accounts and notes.
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Edward E. Webster
Bellevue Avenue
Gloucester
United States District Court
Lucy A
Eugene M. Webster
Fire saves woman and officer from burning home
Watertown report says Patrolman J F McNamara awoke to flames and a woman's cries and rescued Miss Mary Dwyer from a gas stove fire. Dwyer is in critical condition with burns to the limbs while the officer's hands were scorched.
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Watertown
J. F. McNamara
Miss Mary Dwyer
Miss Dwyer
Girl Drowns in River After Fall in Amsterdam
Carrie Frazier, 10, daughter of Edward Frazier, slipped into Bunn Creek in Amsterdam New York. She was carried by the spring flood into the Chuctanunda and likely into the Mohawk River. Hundreds watched from the banks as search efforts failed to locate her body.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Carrie Frazier
Edward Frazier
Bunn Creek
Chactanunda
Mohawk River
Alleged Fire Bug Caught In Brighton
John Doherty a 57 year old resident of 8 Winship street Brighton was arrested by police from Station 14 after a passerby telephoned in. They found him in the act of stacking papers pouring kerosene on them and lighting a blaze at 373 Winship street last evening around 10 30. He was taken into custody on site.
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Winship Street
Brighton
John Doherty
Doherty
Waltham Pest House Burned in March Fire
March 28 the main building of Waltham's smallpox hospital on South street burned with its contents, value about 3500 dollars, no insurance. The contagious hospital adjoining was badly damaged and the fire is believed caused by tramps.
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Waltham
Smallpox Hospital
South Street
Bonfire burns 6 year old in Lawrence incident
Lawrence March 28 Jennie Freedman a 6 year old girl is taken to General Hospital suffering from severe burns possibly fatal. Victim’s garments ignited from a bonfire alleged to have been started by boys.
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Lawrence
Jennie Freedman
General Hospital
Sore Throats Are Dangerous Lung Kuro heals Throat Soreness
Lung Kuro soothes and heals sore throats, promising relief from throat pain. The remedy emphasizes calming irritation and supporting faster recovery with natural ingredients and targeted effects.
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Kuro
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Crowley
Dread
Bacilli
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Vicin
Thompson’s Spa
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Boston Post
Beef Trust
Lamson & Hubbard
Lamson & Hubbard Manufacturers of Hats
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Allen
Waltham Pest House
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