Rock linked to Lincoln Douglas debates for Roosevelt visit
In Freeport on June 3 President Roosevelt will speak from a granite rock tied to the Lincoln Douglas debates. The stone came from Devil's Lake Wisconsin by funds raised by the Freeport Woman's Club, with Congressman Hitt on the presidential stand recalling the era as Lincoln's shorthand reporter.
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Congressman McCall Plans Mansion on Myopia Hill
Congressman Sr W McCall sold his Winchester homestead a 14 room mansion and 110000 square feet at Washington street and Park avenue to William H Tucker of Brookline. The manor will be replaced with a fine dwelling designed by Robert Colt on Myopia Hill, with work starting immediately.
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Hotel Cecil Lessee Faces Fight Over Alleyway Access
A Boston Supreme Court dispute concerns the right to use a passage between Hotel Cecil and Park Theatre on 625 Washington street. If Miller’s lease covers the alley, Park Theatre cannot open as a public venue under existing exits, threatening next season’s schedule and expensive renovations for Rich Harris & Frohman.
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Russia Allows Travel In Manchuria As Troops Withdraw
The Russian charge d affaires M Plancon announced Manchuria is open to foreign travel with passports no longer required. About 500 Russian soldiers were at New Chwang, were moved near evacuation date, then some returned to New Chwang while using Liao forts on the route to the peninsula. The U S consul at New Chwang has arrived to confer with Minister Conger.
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