Boston House defeats Douglass telegraph board bill
The House defeated the mercantile affairs committee report on James M. Douglass of Boston and his substitute for a three member state board of telephone and telegraph commissioners. The measure would appoint a governor approved board, set terms, salaries, and regulate all telephone and telegraph companies with annual reports and hearings.
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Post
House
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
James M. Douglass
Boston
Board of Telephone and Telegraph Commissioners
P. J. Kennedy
Holyoke
Joseph J. Flynn
Lawrence
Douglass
Darling
Hutchinson
McMorrow
Messrs. Utley
Brookline
Moriarty
Worcester
Kaan
Somerville
Maxwell
Richmond
North Adams
Brown
Gloucester
Fairbanks
Warren
Jy. F. Keenan
Commonwealth
Treasury
State House
Treasury of the Commonwealth
Telephone Or
Ward 17
Bell Telephone Bill Falters in Massachusetts House
The Massachusetts House narrowly rejects a move to block a Bell Telephone Company bill by 78 to 74, despite opposition from reform advocates and calls for nationalized telecommunication oversight. The debate features proponents for continued inquiry, concerns over commissions, and skepticism about private vs public control.
Massachusetts City Clerks Elect Galvin President
John Mitchell Galvin of Boston was elected president of the Massachusetts City Clerks Association, replacing Meek of Salem. George Vincent of Somerville became treasurer, replacing Pike of Cambridge, as Mayor Quincey addressed the group at Young's Hotel.
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Massachusetts City Clerks’ Association
Young's Hotel
John Mitchell Galvin
Boston
Meek
Salem
George Vincent
Somerville
Pike
Cambridge
Mayor Quincey
Massachusetts
Europe
Union Station
Keith's
Albee
New England Fair to Feature Col Brigham Lectures
At the New England fair in Portland Maine Colonel J H Brigham of Delta Ohio will lecture on farming methods and the Grange's role in agriculture. The event aligns with a Pine Bluff North Carolina exhibit tied to the Southern Interstate Immigration and Industrial Association.
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Portland
J. H. Brigham
Delta
Ohio
Brigham
National Grange of
United States
Southern Interstate Immigration and Industrial Association
Pine Bluff
North Carolina
Breach of Promise Suit Ends With Lodge of Attachment Dissolution
Miss Mary A. MacKeown, millinery parlor owner, filed to dissolve the attachment on William Lacey's property in her breach of promise suit. Lacey, an overseer at Pacific mills, was once engaged to Miss France, daughter of ex-Alderman France. Lacey shifted his property to his brother Fred Lacey of Greylock amid rumors of a planned marriage to Miss MacKeown.
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Fred Lacey
Greylock
Miss MacKeown
Lacey
Duchess De Dino Place Sold in Newport Villa Deed Sale
A deed sale in Newport Villa, Newport, R. I., shows the Duchess De Dino place transferred from C. R. Monert to Frank Work of New York for $115,000. The sale includes the property as is with house furnishings and a few specified exceptions such as statuary and carriages.
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Newport
R. IL
Duchess de Dino Place
C. R. Monert
Frank Work
New York
Pickler Presses Regular Order Over Private Pension Bills
In Congress today Mr. Pickler failed to secure extended session for private pension bills. He pressed for the journal read in full and insisted on regular order, hoping to force time for pension consideration. Rep Payne noted the tactic would only block action since unanimity is needed, as the House adjourned after brief business.
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Washington
Pickler
Rep
S. D
Payne
N. Y
Concerts on the Common Face City Action
At a city finance committee meeting members debated funding band concerts on the Common. Transit commissioners have asked Mayor Quincy for no permits for band concerts or public meetings on the Common this year citing cleanup efforts and grass seed damage. If concerts stop on the Common, events may move to other city locations.
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Transit Commissioners
Quincy
Infants Summer Hospital to Open on Rainsford Island
Boston to operate a summer hospital for babies on Rainsford Island following Dr. H C Ernst’s private endowment model. Commissioner Heath aims to have it ready for patient reception by next month.
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Boston
Rainsford
H. C. Ernst
Dr. Ernst
Heath
Dr Draper Called as Witness in Feeney Death Trial
In Providence on May 7 the trial of Dr Hale for Catherine Feeney’s death continued with more medical testimony for the prosecution. The defense mounts a strong challenge as Dr Draper of Boston is summoned to testify for the state.
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Providence
R. I
Hale
Catherine Feeney
Draper
Boston
Amesbury Officials Refuse Liquor License for American House
Amesbury May 7. Selectmen declined to reopen their vote on granting a liquor license to the American House. About twenty acres of woodland owned by M. G. Tobey burned today, with fears of nearby homes. fire department responded. Timber was small growth and losses light.
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Amesbury
M. G. Tobey
Vandals Visited Bristol Old Cemetery
The ancient Bristol cemetery, burial site for Revolutionary soldiers and early state notables, was found damaged today with gravestones and tombs wrecked likely by a heavy sledge hammer. Police have no clue.
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Providence
Bristol
Hampden Music Festival Features Nordica and Heinrich
In Springfield on May 7 the Hampden county concert presented Nordica and Max Heinrich. Nordica wore a diamond tiara that drew considerable attention alongside her performance as the crowd enjoyed the program.
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Springfield
Hampden County
Nordica
Max Heinrich
Dewey's Asthma Cure Promises Permanent Relief
Old and new patients urged to try Dewey's Asthma Cure with a free examination. The testimonial from J M Gainey of Hull Street in Boston recounts chronic bronchitis and asthma relief after about a month of use. Gainey, an American Express engineer, notes sleep improved and invites others to learn from his experience.
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Dewey
J. M. Gainey
Hull St
American Express Co
Congress St
South Boston
Gainey
Boston
Dewey Medical Co. Remedieslandmark cures reported
Mr Charles I Russell of West Medford and Mr Charles Anthony of Cambridge recount long illnesses cured by the Dewey Medical Co. remedies. Russell praises restored hearing and eased coughing after years of ailment. Anthony claims a year and half of health after prior treatment failed.
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Charles I. Russell
High St
West Medford
Dewey Medical Co
Charles Anthony
Bigelow St
Cambridge
Boylston St
Dewey Medical Co Free Lung Medicine Offer
All former patients and future patients qualify for a complimentary bottle of Dewey's Lung Medicine. The promotion runs until 4000 bottles or $1500 worth have been distributed. Located at 74 Boylston Street, corner of Tremont, Rooms 7 and 8. New patients may apply only on Fridays through Mondays with specific hours.
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Dewey Medical Co
Dewey
Boylston St
Cor. of
Tremont
Rooma
Rider Run Down by Electric Car in Somerville
An inward-bound electric car struck a horse ridden by a son of Rev. Justin D. Fulton on Highland Avenue Somerville last evening around 7 15. The rider was thrown several feet and suffered a severe shakeup with head and left hip injured though no bones were broken. The horse escaped with no visible injuries and was secured after the impact. Residents complain of high speeds by electrics in the area amid recent near misses between Central Street and Davis Square.
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Highland Avenue
Somerville
Justin D. Fulton
The
Baptist Church
Central Street
Davis Square
Why They Lost liquor license for Tierney & Co
The Board of Police held a hearing on the May 1 decision to refuse renewal of M. J. Tierney & Co.’s liquor license at 1178 Tremont Street. Testimony cited the premises as a drinker resort, sales to drunken persons, and improper facilities for a victualing business, with Patrolman Guard referencing the McManus shooting and alleged poor assistance. The board will decide whether to maintain the prior refusal to permit reopening.
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M. J. Tierney & Co
Tremont Street
Board of Police
McManus
Tierney
Two More Firebugs Captured in Dorchester Fire
Dorchester youths Harry Knights and Henry Abrams admit to setting a fire at unoccupied No. 7 Mountain Avenue on May 1. Abrams stacked paper, Knights lit a match and started the blaze. Each boy under fourteen. damage about $500 insured.
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Whitcomb
Harry Knights
Henry Abrams
Dorchester
Mountain Avenue
Abrams
Knights
Death Recall Marks 26th annual United Twelve gathering
The United Twelve social club of Boston met at Parker House for its twenty sixth annual dinner. Nine members attended including president William L Reed and D Lovering Jr among others, following the deaths of Samuel N Dyer Hosea T Whidden and Hon E P Reed.
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United Twelve
Boston
Parker House
Samuel N. Dyer
Hosea T. Whidden
E. P. Reed
Death of H. H. Holmes at Holy Cross Cemetery
The body of H. H. Holmes, known as the Chicago killer, was hanged at 10 12 in Philadelphia. His last words denied killing the Pietzel children, and the execution followed by burial in a cement-sealed coffin at Holy Cross Cemetery. Relatives and officials discuss restitution and future legal actions.
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Philadelphia
H. H. Holmes
Les
Holy Cross Cemetery
Pietzel
Benjamin F. Pietzel
Holmes
Father Dailey
Father McPake
Rotan
Sheriff Clements
Perkins
McPake
Richardson
Holy Cross
Dailey
Chicago
Mr. Rotan
Ilia J. Belknap
Wilmetta
Ill
Thomas Fahy
Municipal Reformers Spar Over City Governance
The National Municipal League's second day featured the annual business meeting with the old board largely re-elected. Changes included L. E. Holden replaced by Edmund J. James as fourth vice president and Louis D. Brandeis ousted from the executive committee for Mayor George W. Ochs. A paper on public control of franchises was read by Mayor H. S. Pingree of Detroit.
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Baltimore
National Municipal League
L. E. Holden
Cleveland
Edmund J. James
Chicago University
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
George W. Ochs
Chattanooga
Quincy
Dodge Bros Shoe Factory Struck in Newburyport
May 7 report says 300 workers at Dodge Bros shoe factory walked out over the alleged unwarranted discharge of a union officer. The Shoeworkers' International Union district board refused to endorse, making it a local action.
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Newburyport
Dodge Bros
the Shoeworkers’ International Union
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Boston University Elects Athletic Association Officers
The Boston University Athletic Association names officers including President J. J. Pasteen and Vice President D. P. Butler. Secretary is Thomas E. Burke and Treasurer S. O. Reinstein with directors from medical and law schools. The university plans a gymnasium near the Charles River to serve as a boathouse. until then a room in the new law building will be used. The law school plans a banquet for Tom Burke on his arrival. date pending.
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Boston University Athletic Association
J. J. Pasteen
D. P. Butler
Medical
Thomas E. Burke
Law Department
S. O. Reinstein
Law School
I. C. Clarkson
J. H. McClintock
Lennox H. Lindsay
M. F. Kelliher
College of Liberal Arts
J. E. Lynch
J. A. Dorsey
Law
Tom Burke
Treasury Secretary seeks $1.15 million def iciency for customs 1896
Secretary Carlisle sent to the Senate a letter estimating a $1 150 000 deficiency for defraying 1896 customs revenue collection expenses The permanent 1871 act fixes a $5 500 000 appropriation not counting fines and penalties If the House $650 000 remains the department must cut $160 000 monthly by salary reductions and closing low revenue ports He urges full deficiency appropriation.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Duke Indicted Over Tobacco Trust Allegation in May 71
A New York grand jury indicted James B. Duke and American Tobacco Company directors for conspiracy and violation of law. They allegedly formed a paper cigarette monopoly that injured trade and commerce. Evidence cited by the National Cigarette and Tobacco Company. Duke also owner of the New York Recorder.
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New York
James B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
National Cigarette and Tobacco Company
Model High School Boston Facility Reveals Modern Design
The Brighton High School nearing completion sits at Warren and Cambridge streets described as one of the nation’s most modern high school buildings. The 139 foot front hosts a lunch provision for pupils and separate facilities for girls and boys including toilets lockers and a gymnasium. Chemical laboratories feature porcelain-lined hoods and individual Bunsen burners while the hall is painted by artist Walter Gilman Page of the School Board.
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Brighton
Warren
Cambridge Streets
Boston
Warren Street
Walter Gilman Page
Punished for eloping in New England couple held
Clara A Madden fled from West Bridgewater Vermont to Milton Massachusetts with Carlton W Madden. Her husband Jennings N Madden a manufacturer filed a complaint. They pleaded guilty in Quincy Court and were bound over to Superior Court with bail set at 800 dollars for him and 50 dollars for Clara. failure to post sent to jail.
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West Bridgewater
Massachusetts
Dedham
Clara A. Madden
Jenness N. Madden
Carlton W. Madden
Milton
Mass
Quincy
Madden
Fishing grows among Americans aided by rail and policy
The piece notes rapid growth of fishing as a popular sport across northern New England aided by easier access via railroads, state measures like closed seasons and stocking programs, and promotional efforts from the Boston and Maine railroad offering reduced fares and a forthcoming pamphlet titled Fishing and Hunting.
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New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Maine Lakes
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
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National Postal Service
Young
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Camberidge
T. F. Keenan
Bates
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New England Fair
Newport Villa
Sents Payne
Transit Commission
Infants’ Summer Hospital
Rainsford’s Island
DR. Draper
Old Cemetery
London
Board of Trade
Brockton Lodge No. 32
W. M
Francena Blye
Secour
Hartford
Conn
Trinity College Athletic Association
J. H. Secour
Charter Oak Park
Delphi
Athens
American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Bissell
Heeb & Co
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American House
the Marine Park
Metropolitan Park Commission
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
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Revere
Park District
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Snow—Pigeon
James
Snow and Aince J. Pigeon
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Roxbury
Oliver F. Bolster
Maywood Street
Coakley
Sarah M. Coakley
John Coakley
Arnold Street
Charles
Hildreth
Superior Criminal Court
Gaskill
House of Correction
Allen C. Northrop
Washington Street
Fred S. Fownes
Patrick Kennedy
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Duke
Model High School
T. Metcalf CO
Copley Sq
Metcalf's
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