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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

3

Pocket book found with Miss Consuelo Bailey’s name

A man found a lady’s purse on the Common containing 40 keys and $50. The owner was identified as Consuelo Bailey of Indian Territory, likely in New York, and she is urged to claim the money at the Post office. Bailey is described as a beautiful daughter of merchant J. O. Bailey of Muskogee and a friend of actress Maude Adams.

Lawson New York Consuelo Bailey Oklahoma the Post Miss Bailey Miss. Bailey Indian Territory J. O. Bailey Muskogee Maude Adams

New Haven Officials Alarmed by Supreme Court Decision

Massachusetts rail law finding reaches New Haven Company and 16 trolley roads in the state. The decision, interpreted in New Haven railroad circles, imposes policy gaps and potential conflicts between Massachusetts and Connecticut jurisdictions affecting Boston & Maine holdings.

Supreme Court Massachusetts Springfield Street New Haven New Haven Company Boston & Maine Connecticut

Action New Haven May Take to Meet Ruling

First, an appeal to the federal tribunals, which would tie the case up for two years or more. Second, a broad agreement with Massachusetts authorities through the Legislature, or seek new Connecticut legislation to strengthen the company's position.

Massachusetts Connecticut

Massachusetts Plan on Railroads Faces State Control Proposal

The article notes two distinct state approaches to railroad policy in both states. It cites a Massachusetts Commission on Commerce and Industry proposal to leave trolley systems with the New Haven Company while granting state representation under a new act drafted by Massachusetts railroad commissioners. The railroad sector views the situation as complex and potentially critical.

Massachusetts Commission On Commerce and Industry New Haven Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners

Castro Angers the French with Venezuelan expulsions

Paris reports that eight Frenchmen were expelled from Venezuela stirring anger in French public opinion. The action is tied to President Castro and smoldering tensions over foreign policy and treatment of nationals.

Paris Venezuela Castro

New Hampshire Politicians React to Churchill Novel

Concord news reports varied reactions from New Hampshire leaders to Colonel Winston Churchill's new novel Mr Crewe's Career. Politicians see themselves and state politics depicted, with Miss Ethel Barrymore named in the fiction and real figures inspired by past campaigns and guberatorial ambitions.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Winston Churchill Mr. Crewe Colonel Churchill

Crewe’s Career Parallels in New Hampshire Politics

The piece links Lucius Tuttle and other NH figures to characters in Churchill’s novel Mr. Crewe’s Career. It maps real politicians and locals to composites such as Hillary Vane and Jacob H. Gallinger, noting parallels to Leighton, Burnham, and prominent railroad and legislative figures. It hints at the social circles and conventions shaping NH political life around 1906–1907.

Colonel. Churchill Coniston Ethel Barrymore Barrymore Mr. Crewe Boston Post Miss Barrymore Colonel Churchill Cornish George B. Leighton New Hampshire United States Senate Winston Churchill Mr. Leighton Boston Lucius Tuttle Boston & Maine Railroad Jane United States Paul Lang Sherbrooke P. Q Whittredge Jacob H. Gallinger Green Burnham Eldredge Currier Jacob Butcher Front Row Companion Crewe North Country William F. Whitcher Haverhill

Morbid mob storms Guinness murder den

A prominent scandal ends in a deadly alleged murder suicide at a farm. Mrs Guinness is suspected after four children die from poisoned sweets and a house fire. Investigators seek evidence including a kerosene can, coal oil residues, and a cellar dig for clues and possible gold fillings.

Guinness Murder den

Eyewear Tones and Tone Tips Mentioned in 1920s Notes

Fragmentary health notes reference weak eyes and eye care phrases. No clear event or person names are readable. The mnemonics suggest remedies or product names from the era but details are incomplete.

Massachusetts Volunteers Receive Nearly 200000 Payout

About 6000 Massachusetts soldiers from the Spanish war era will receive between 16 and 62 dollars each, totaling nearly 200000, for services from enlistment to mustering in. The Second Regiment gets 16 dollars per man, the Fifth 62 dollars, with amounts tied to muster dates and delays in mobilization.

Massachusetts Washington William A. Bancroft

Institute New K. of C. Council in Roxbury district

In Intercolonial Halls yesterday the Rose Croix Council Knights of Columbus was instituted for the Roxbury district with hundreds in attendance in the afternoon and nearly 2000 in the evening. Elm Hill Council led the first degree with Charles J. Murphy Jr. as grand knight and a choir and orchestra. Brookline Council conducted the second degree with Frank W. Muldowney as grand knight and Inquisitor Henry White. Walter A. White led the third degree with his staff and city aides.

Order Rose Croix Council Knights of Columbus Roxbury Elm Hill Charles J. Murphy, Jr Brookline Council Frank W. Muldowney Henry White Walter A. White

City Club Town Meeting Promises Stirring Debate

A bitter attack on Hon. John D. Long is planned by Herbert Parker for Thursday in Lorimer Hall. Parker opposes Long's bid for moderator of the Boston City Club meeting. Guy Ham supports Long and will attend to defend him. Other candidates are mentioned but details are incomplete.

John D. Long Herbert Parker Lorimer Hall Mr. Long Boston City Club Parker Guy Ham

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