Municipal Ownership Debate At Reform Club In Boston
The Massachusetts Reform Club discussed The Municipal Ownership of Street Railways as Louis Brandeis Archibald Howe and Edward Bemis weighed city ownership against private control. Brandeis warned against a 30 year 5 cent fare on elevated and surface roads while Howe hinted J Pierpont Morgan backed the plan.
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Massachusetts Reform Club
Young
Louis D. Brandeis
Archibald M. Howe
Mr. Brandeis
Howe
West End
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Edward W. Bemis
Chicago
Osborne Howes
Boston
Bemis
Chicago University
John D. Rockefeller
Illinois State Bureau of Statistics
Howes
Edward Atkinson
A. Inglis Clarke
Tasmania
United States
George S. Hale
Toronto
Glasgow
Brooklyn Bridge
Massachusetts
Professor Bemis
Police Commission
England
Europe
Paris
Liverpool
Clark
Elevated
Brandeis
Howes Opposes Municipal Ownership Debate Notes Public Service Critique
Oshborne Howes argues against city ownership of railways and municipal reform. He cites European civil service standards and suggests public officials in the U.S. lack the honor and stability seen abroad, contrasting English council terms with American election pressures.
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Oshborne Howes
Europe
England
Boy Fractures Ankle After Elevator Accident
Willie Kelley a 12 year old orphan living at 10 Athens street South Boston had his foot caught in a Jordan Marsh elevator in the men’s department. The elevator stopped quickly saving him from major injury. he suffered a fractured ankle and crushed foot but no amputation was needed and he was taken to Emergency Hospital by ambulance.
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Willie Kelley
Athens Street
Boston
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Chapin
Abraham Lincoln Post 11 Banquet At United States Hotel
The annual banquet of Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G A R Charlestown was held at the United States Hotel. James W. Kenney presided. Guests included Henry E. Barrett, Dean of Fall River, Henry A. Walker, Nat Broadbeck. Regrets came from Governor Wolcott and Col Henry A. Thomas. Barrett spoke for the Union. Grand Lodge Knights of Honor met at the same hotel with J H Cushing presiding. D S Biggs received the dictator's jewel.
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Abraham Lincoln
Charlestown
United States Hotel
James W. Kenney
Illiam E. Barrett
Fall River
Henry A. Walker
Nat Broadbeck
Wolcott
Henry A. Thomas
Barrett
Union
Grand Lodge
Knights of Honor
United States
J. H. Cushing
Biggs
Death of J Francis Hayward Prominent Rubber Manufacturer
J Francis Hayward died yesterday afternoon in his rooms at the United States Hotel after a two day illness. He had been in good health until last Tuesday evening, contracted a cold while riding which developed into pneumonia. He long headed the Cable Rubber Company and was a notable business figure. Mrs Hayward is in Europe. Funeral to be from his Quincy residence.
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J. Francis Hayward
Unite States
Hayward
Cable Rubber Company
Europe
Quincy
Steamship Olivette Rejoins Halifax Line from Boston
The Olivette of the Plant line reached Boston Thursday and will sail from Lewis wharf north side at 12 noon Saturday to join the Halifax line. In New York for a overhaul, her bottom, wood-work and finishings were brightened to first class condition. The Halifax steamer, under winter overhauls, now serves the line and will extend trips to Hawkesbury and Charlottetown from next Tuesday, leaving Lewis wharf at 12 noon.
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Olivette
Plant Line
Boston
Halifax
Lewis Wharf
New York
Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited For Varicose Veins Cure
Mrs. A. E. Gilson of Hartland Vermont writes that after years of swollen painful limbs and a spreading sore she used Hood's Sarsaparilla. She reports swelling subsided and the sore healed after several bottles, improving general health.
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Hood
Hartland, Vt
OC. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Maes
Elevated rides spark Boston legislative gala intrigue
A parade of carriages and a grand dinner at the United States Hotel drew attention as the Boston Elevated Railway Company invited metropolitan affairs and street railways committees to ride and dine. The event prompted questions about who paid and whether such outings sway votes. The piece also recalls the 1872 House reunion, listing surviving members and noting notable careers and judges among them.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
United States
Boston
Boston Company
Park Street
Beacon Hill
W. A. Foxy Bancroft
Washington Monument
United States Hotel
Deserted wives seek divorces in Boston Superior Court
Five uncontested libels are filed by wives alleging desertion. Elizabeth Keating, Emily Keyes, Mabel Porrell, Marinda Symonds, and Sarah Flint tell of husbands abandoning or abusing them with little or no support. Judge Sherman continues with contested cases Monday.
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Sherman
Superior Court
Elizabeth F. Keating
Edward
Chelsea
Emily P. S. Keyes
James T. H
Boston
Mabel Porrell
William L
Charlestown
Marinda P
Harry E. Symonds
Harry
Sarah E. Flint
Joseph A
West Acton
Rev John F Cummins Sails for Two Months in Europe
The Roslindale pastor sails today from East Boston on the Cunarder Pavonia for a two month continental tour. He will visit Ireland Edinburgh Paris Berlin Brussels and Rome to see Pope Leo XIII. Friends charter the Nantasket to accompany him to Boston Light. tickets sold at Rowe's Wharf. East Boston Cadet Band will perform aboard with half hour concerts.
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John F. Cummins
Roslindale
Europe
Pavonia
Boston
Father Cummins
Ireland
Edinburgh
Paris
Berlin
Brussels
Rome
Leo XIII
Boston Light
Rowe’s Wharf
East Boston
Albert
Division 40
Forest Hills
Adieu
Mt. Hope
Nantasket
Cunard
Father John
Rosalie Sheridan Falls Overboard in Brighton Crossing
Miss Rosalie Sheridan of 18 Sheppard Street Brighton boarded a Brighton car at the Tremont House 11 30 PM. She grew ill near Massachusetts Avenue and left the car. She walked to the Harvard bridge and Beacon Street railing and fell into the water. A rescuer saved her and she was taken to Station 16 then City Hospital after medical care.
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Rosalie Sheridan
Halpin
Sheppard Street
Brighton
Tremont House
Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Bridge
Beacon Street
Saunders
Embezzlement Charged in Roslindale Case
Officer Cratty of Division 13 arrested Fred W. Chamberlain at 762 South Street Roslindale on embezzlement charges involving 218 dollars from the grocery of William G Hay and A Miller of South Street Roslindale.
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Officer Cratty
Division 13
Fred W. Chamberlain
South Street
Roslindale
William G. Hay
Panty A. Miller
Roslinale
A Delightful Balm to Catarrh Sufferers
Modern medical science offers Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a potent remedy that relieves in minutes and cures most stubborn catarrh cases. Sold by E Woodward & Co 52 Bromfield St and Jaynes Co at Washington and Hanover Streets.
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Agnew
E. Woodward & Co
Bromfield St
Jaynes & Co
Washington & Hanover Sts
Mayor Outvoted Gloucester in Expunging Records
The Gloucester Board of Aldermen held a stormy session over the city marshalship. Mayor Cook denied insinuations toward Alderman Mitchell, an appeal was heard, and the board voted 6 to 8 to expunge the records of the special meeting. Aldermen Merchant and Mitchell clashed with the Mayor over conduct and fairness.
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Gloucester
Board of Aldermen
Cook
Mitchell
Karcher
Merchant
Mother Goose Carnival at Berkeley Hall Delights Guests
Miss Rose I Byrne of Roxbury led eighty pupils in a Mother Goose carnival with rhymes in tableaux and dances at Berkeley Hall. About five hundred guests praised the graceful performances and the pupils’ decorum, with dancing following the show.
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Berkeley Hall
Rose I, Byrne
Roxbury
Byrne
New City Hall Indictments Predicted
Report of defective grand jury indictments in the Mulrey frauds at City Hall sparks talk of new cases. Larceny counts are claimed weak for trial, with expectations that forthcoming indictments will accuse the clerk and others of embezzlement or fraudulently obtaining city funds.
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Mulrey
City Hall
Death in Brockton Beloved Captain’s Mother Obituary
A telegram told Captain Charles F. Moody of the towboat Harry Roussel that his venerable mother had died in Brockton. He and his son Joseph, mate on the tug, have gone to attend the funeral. The harbor notes mention deckhouse graining on Boston Towboat Company vessels and detail several passenger names for the Steamer Pavonia bound for Queenstown and Liverpool.
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Charles F. Moody
Harry Roussel
Brockton
Joseph
Boston
Elsie
Degen
Pavonia
Atkin
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Liverpool
John F. Cummins
Roslindale
Emma Wheeler Shute
Mary Cummins
Grace Chisholm
D. H. Montgomery
Arthur Griffin
L. J. Carroll
Edwin M. Fox, Jr
And
E. A. Morris
Myrtle Morris
Blondine Meyers
Margaret Warner
Thomas J. Hind
Bramwell
A. McKenzie
Margaret McKenzie
C. C. Riddle
E. P. Young
J. van Inwagen
W. L. Whittemore
Alfred Haines
Harry A. Every
W. L. Smith
T. Hogan & Sons
New York
Mohawk
Mohican
Manhauset
Germany
Buenos Ayres
Turret Cape
Blenkarn
Great Lakes
Frank T. Palmer
City of Gloucester
Morrison Line
Henry Morrison
William Storey
East Boston
Salem Willows
Memory of Bishop Bass Centenary Observed in Trinity Church
The Episcopalians of Massachusetts marked the 100th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Edward Bass at Trinity Church. A large procession of clergymen and laymen, with Bishop Lawrence presiding, heard a sermon reviewing Bass’s life, as students from the Cambridge Theological School joined the audience.
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Episcopalians of
Massachusetts
Trinity Church
Edward Bass
Lawrence
Coleman
Trinity
Gounod
Cambridge Theological School
New England
Middle States
South
Delaware
Bass
Tragic Gas Accident Claims Yonkers Woman and Boy at Asbury Park
The dead bodies of Mrs. Fannie Scott and her 5-year-old grand-nephew George McKenzie were found in Mrs. Scott's Asbury Park summer cottage. They had been there about three weeks for the boy’s health. last seen Wednesday afternoon. Authorities suspect a gas line may have been turned off by mistake.
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New York
Fannie Scott
Yonkers
N. Y
George McKenzie
Mott Haven
Maine Pugs Fight Ends in Fifth Exhibition Victory
In Lewiston Maine Allie Brown defeated Gus Manuel colored of Portland in the third round of an eight round bout at City Hall Manuel weighed about pounds less and four in. One of Manuel’s seconds tried to strike Brown with a chair from outside the ropes. Manuel floored Brown in a wrestle and bit him on the shoulder. Referee Travers awarded the fight to Brown amid excitement.
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Lewiston
City Hall
Allie Brown
Gus Manuel Colored
Portland
Manuel
Brown
Anuel
Travers
American Wringer Co Advertises on Broadway Corner
The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs provided at no extra charge. Located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Write or call Tremont 74 for service.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Tremont
Boston Imports Break Records With Wool Sugar And More
Boston merchants rush to load warehouses with wool sugar hides wines crockery and dress goods as April shipments surge under tariff concerns. Officials warn the Dingley McKinley Aldrich Jones bill boosts duties prompting record imports and heavy labor at the port and customs.
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Boston
Custom House
Washington
Hesseltine
United States
Senate
Knowlton
Customs Collector’s Office
Statistical Department
New York Wool Exchange
American Sugar Refining Company
Morocco
Brussels
South Boston
East Boston
Charlestown
National Docks
Union Wharf
Atlas Stores
Mystic Wharf
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy quickly eases bladder and back pain in men and women and relieves retention. Sold by G I & Co., 86 Hanover St, Sanaiet, Bee.
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G I &O
Hanover St
Sineaiet
Bee
Duc D Aumale Dies in Sicily After Shock
The Duc D Aumale died in Zucco Sicily after the shock from the Duchesse D Alencon s death. Princess Clementine of Orleans wife of Prince Auguste and sister to the Duc D Aumale is very ill at Zucco. Comte d Eu elder brother may prove fatal.
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Paris
Duc D’aumale
Zuccao
Sicily
Duchesse D’alencon
Clementine of
Orleans
Auguste
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Duc de Aumale
Zucco
Duchesse I D’ Alencoun
Louis Phillippe d’Orleans
Comte d’Eu
Clementine
Horgan Fights Woman on Oswego Street
Police halted Thomas J. Horgan after he attacked Ellen A. Connors on Harrison avenue near Oswego street. The 9:30 p m incident left Connors with facial wounds treated by Dr Furnham at her 12 Oswego street home. Horgan resides at 28 Dover street.
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Station 5
Oswego Street
Harrison Avenue
Thomas J. Horgan
Horgan
Dover Street
Ellen A. Connors
Miss Connors
Infant Found Abandoned On Cortes Street Steps
Early morning officer of Division Four found a three weeks old girl in a market basket on the steps of 19 Cortes Street. The infant wore fine white clothing and slept until aroused at the station house, where she protested with vigorous squalls.
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Cortes Street
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J. S. Howe
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Comtesse
Mark Twain
London
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Teree
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Columbus Ave
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Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Albert Lee
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Catherine A
Patrick
Catherine Barrett
Devine
Mrs
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James Devine
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
S51
Tremont ST
GEO. W. WN
Ement St
Edmund Wilcox
CortiBentes Public Accountant
State St
Ton St
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