Aldermen Refuse Action on Mayor Appointments in Boston
Boston Aldermen again decline to confirm mayoral appointees to various posts after heated votes. The council advances seven names for confirmation and defers others, while railroads committee delays prompt reporting. An order allows private autos access to the city park system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkham
Tremont Street Mall
Lafayette Mall
College Settlement Association
Old Colony Chapel
Tyler Street
Boston
Lacey Bill Expands Seizure Powers Over Illegally Sent Game
The House passed the Lacey bill expanding Agriculture Department powers to regulate interstate commerce in game killed in violation of local laws. It authorizes bird restoration and prohibits introduction of undesirable species while preventing concealed shipments to open markets. The Senate debated a China Japan commission bill, facing Democratic opposition that could kill it. The polygamy constitutional amendment was referred to judiciary. The Hawaiian bill was signed. Officers confirmed for Porto Rico posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Lacey
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate
China
Japan
Committee
Congress
Committee On Judiciary
Porto Rico
Senate votes down sympathy for Boers
Washington April 30 Senate rejects resolution of sympathy with the Boers by a 29 to 20 vote. Detailed tally lists yeas and nos including Allen Berry Chandler Wade Harris Meimfeld Hoar and others. Session continues with conference on civil affairs in Porto Rico and removal of temporary officers as Alaska civil code debate continues with no progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Yeas
Allen
Bate
Berry
Chandler
Wvale
Harris
Meitfeld
Hoar
Ones
Ark
Kenny
McCumber
Memory
Martin
Minson
Pettigrew
Rosa
Ker
Turner
West
Aldrich
Allison
Bard
Carter
Clark
Wryo
Davis
Fairbanks
Foster
Frye
Gallinger
Gear
Hawley
Jones
Kean
Lodge
McComas
Morgan
Olson
Penrose
Perkins
Pettus
Platt
CN. Y
Sewell
Siew Salles Warren
Wolcott
Porto Rico
Canon
Porto Rico Resolve Reaches Agreement on Puerto Rico Franchises
The conference committee settles on a joint resolution retaining the Senate measure extending military officer tenure in Porto Rico until successors are appointed. House changes to Section 2 require presidential approval of railroad street railway telegraph and telephone franchises before use. Section 3 tightens control on franchises profit rules and land ownership, limiting real estate holdings and setting charter restraints on agricultural firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conferrees
Nal Senate
Porto Rico
House
United States
Agricul
April Heat Sparks City Banter in Boston
The hot weather in Boston drew laughter and speculation as the day reached 81 degrees. Tailors rushed orders for spring and summer clothes while residents blamed heat on everything from sun rays to hot air in political speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Weary Willy
Board of Aldermen
Winchester Celebrates 50 Years as a Town
The fiftieth anniversary of Winchester's incorporation was celebrated at the Calumet Club with a reception for Selectmen and town leaders. Speakers recalled early settlement, the 1849 to 1850 split from Woburn, and Winchester's growth from 1200 residents in 1850 to about 7000, noting its status as an ideal Boston suburban community. A banquet followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Calumet Club
James P. Boutwell
Nathan H. Taylor
James J. Fitzgerald
Edward F. Jones
BE. J. Rich
George S. Littlefield
Samuels. Folsom
F. N. Kerr
D. W. Skillings
F. H. Cutten
George G. Stratton
Frank H. Ripley
Thomas 5. Spurr
H. A. Emerson
Mr. Farr
C. Arthur E. Whitney
Edward Converse
Charlestown
Mystic
Woburn
South Woburn
Nathaniel A. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Richardson
John Suter
Boston
One Being Formed Which May Change Boston Affairs
A movement in Boston theaters could form a new syndicate challenging the Frohman Hayman Klaw & Erlanger Nixon & Zimmerman group. Rich and Harris of Boston may control Viola Allen and other major attractions, with Nixon Zimmerman joining Liebler Company and John B Schoeffel at Tremont Theatre in leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ite
Charles Frohman
al Hayman
Klaw & Erlanger
Nixon & Zimmerman
Messrs. Rich & Harris
Messrs
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Zang
John B Schoeffel
Tremont Theatre
Messrs. Nixon & Zimmerman
Francis Wilson
Mr. Frohman
Mr. Schoeffel
Mrs Julia B French Testifies in Suffolk Probate Court
Mrs Julia B French testified before Judge Grant in Suffolk Probate Court on her petition for probate of Benjamin French’s will and two codicils. She described a thirty year marriage at 10 Newbury street and her role managing business correspondence for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia B. French
Suffolk
Grant
Benjamin French
Wilfred A. French
French
West End
Naphen Operated Upon After Washington Accident
Congressman Henry F. Naphen suffered a severe fracture in his right arm after a fall at his Washington home. He underwent surgery performed by Dr. Onant and is to remain homebound for at least a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Naphen
Washington
Onant
Edward E Rice files bankruptcy petition in New York
Theatrical manager Edward E Rice filed a bankruptcy petition in New York on April 3. He lists B Rich of Boston as his largest creditor claiming a loan of borrowed money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward E. Rice
B. Rich
Boston
Reception to Miss Glaser in Brunswick
Miss Lulu Glaser received a reception in Brunswick yesterday hosted by Miss Anna Spooner Robbins of Brookline. The Venetian room featured many cut flowers and American Beauty roses on the refreshment table presided over by Mrs. Henry B. Temby. Mrs. Glaser and Miss Robbins were assisted by Mrs. Glaser as guests arrived in formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Glaser
the Brunswick
Anna Spooner Robbins
Brookline
Henry B. Temby
Iss Robbins
Miss Glaser
Glaser
Drowning suspected as boat found bottom up on Lake Winnipesaukee
Frank Tracey and Henry Archie of Haverhill Mass are believed drowned after a sailboat they used yesterday afternoon was found inverted this forenoon on Lake Winnipesaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfboro
N. H
Frank Tracey
Henry Archie
Auscesty of
Haverhill
Mass
Lake
Winnipesaukee
Miller Sentenced to Ten Years in Sing Sing
William F. Miller of 620 per cent fame was sentenced to ten years in Sing Sing by Judge Hurd of the County Court. His counsel secured a ten days suspension of sentence to perfect papers for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William F. Miller
Sing Sing
Hurd
Westcott turns on Carter in landmark defection
New York April 30 Westcott father in law of Oberlin M Carter once a US Army engineer now in Leavenworth for robbing the government testifies Carter did not obtain funds from him but that Carter gave him nearly 500000 dollars which he invested Carter claimed control of bonds and assets belonging to Westcott and income from them since 1892 Westcott repudiates the charge in a written statement and has opened his bank and private files to government experts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Westcott
Oberlin
M. Carter
United States Army
Leavenworth
Carter
Westcott
Colonel Pfaffs Successor Chosen by M V M Officers
Orders from the First Brigade M V M call for assembling line officers of the First Heavy Artillery at the South Armory on Friday May 4 at 8 o clock to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Colonel Pfaff. Colonel James A Frye, inspector general of rifle practice, is favored for the command by the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Armory
Charles Pfatt
James A. Frye
Fifty Years Of Wedded Life Observed In Chelsea
Mr and Mrs Walter Searle celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at 12 Congress avenue Chelsea with about 150 guests from Ashburnham Waltham Gardner Hyde Park Natick Revere Eastham and Boston. Marshall Orchestra provided music and a generous collation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Walter Searle
Chelsea
Congress Avenue
Mr. Searle
Townsend
New England
Ashburnham
Co-operative Association
Susan F. Searle
Luther
Susanna Lewis
Milk Street
Boston
Waltham, Gardner
Hyde Park
Natick, Revere
Eastham
Marshall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wheelman
S. A. Isaacson & CO
Washington St
Cornhill
Prod Railroad Committee
Alderman Codman
Sowen
Day
Dixon
Gerry
Doyle
Norris
M. O’brien
P. O’brien
Adams
Codman
Jordan
Norton
Laban Pratt
Reuben Peterson
William Scampton
Frederic A. Junisky
Hart
Henry Ehrlich
Columbus Avenue
Bath
James M. McLoughlin
Ward 20
Louis Baer
Columbus Square
Carl Zerrahn
Committee On Railroads
Alderman Gerry
Codman, Dixon and
George H. Hamlin
William A. Mason
Robert M. Leish
Morris F. Lewenberg
Committee On Public Improvements
William A.mason
Chase Real Estate
Merriam
Coeur D’alene
Robertson
Gompers
Chadwick
Navy Department
Long
Admiral Schley
Captain Chadwick
J. H. Hollander
Poresee
C. O. Huff
Kennebunk
P.M. Hoofole
Missouri
City of
Mexico
Senator Hoar
Chicago
Meorge
England
South Africa
Turkey
N.Y. Court
Liqui Air
Manila
AUL Miller 'S Syndicate
Rich and Harris
Viola Allen
Nes Ony On
Tains Taylor & Sous An Rages
Naphen
RIGE
Miller
Pfaff
A& Wed
Shawmut Ns Furniture CO
Tremont St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!