Yachts and Flags Highlight Cape Ann Yacht Club Meeting
At Gloucester last evening Charles Tappan presented the Cape Ann Yacht Club with an American flag. Decoration Day racing is not planned. The steam yacht Norma, owned by Horace Daniels of Providence, was damaged in Chesapeake Bay, arriving in New York for repairs after a southern cruise. Two men arrested in Gloucester for stealing a New York yacht were held on $800 bail. A new sloop named Carita, 40 by 38 feet, was launched at Rockland for a New York owner, designed by Z. S. Crocker. Ex-Commodore Arthur Bateman sails the Coronet to England, then cruises English waters. Marguerite sold for $20,000 to a New York yachtsman. The New York Yacht Club set June 19 for the annual regatta with rendezvous at New London on July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Ann Yacht Club
Gloucester
Charles Tappan
Norma
Horace Daniels
Providence
Chesapeake Bay
New York
Daniels
Rockland
Mr. Barnes
Z. 8. Crocker
Bath
James Gordon Bennett
Arthur E. Bateman
England
Crosby
Bateman
Cowes
English
Marguerite
J. F. Burden
George Lawley & Sons
Burgess
New York Yacht Club
New London
West End Street Railway Plan for Elevated Tracks in Boston
The General Court considers a bill authorizing the West End Street Railway Company to construct operate and extend elevated railroads in Boston and other towns. It outlines petitioning procedures route plans hearings and potential revocation with damages to abutting owners to be assessed by a three member commission and bonds to secure payment. The measure governs approvals plans modifications and compensation processes for location and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Senate
West End Railway Company
Goodwin
Boston
Howland
Chelsea
Varnum
Lowell
Cate
Everett
West End Street Railway Company
Said
Board of Aldermen Or Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Boston Common
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Shailitile
Sail
Goveror and Council
Deéas
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Railway Company
Board of Aldermen
Railroad Commissioners
Main Railway Company
Elevated railroads act outlines damages and approvals
The act sets conditions for location, damages, and court action related to elevated railroads. It requires registry filings, railroad commissioner certification, and a one year damages window. It details eminent domain, cross waterways, construction, operation, and fare limits with multiple sections on rights, notices, and enforceable records.
Temperance bills and political maneuvering in state senate
A lengthy Senate session debated liquor agency bills for mechanical and medicinal sales in towns without licenses. A reconsideration vote, 16 to 14, prompted discussion of substitutes and fair motions. Republican opposition to the caucus act was noted as House votes shifted on insurance policy reforms and notaries jurisdiction. A gypsy moth extermination funding request was also presented, with related legislative maneuvers on drunkenness bail and fraternal insurance sales restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Jaques
Essex
E. J. Donovan
Suffolk
Ely
Hampden
Bradley
Coftin
Metcalf
Baker
Haggerty
Worcester
House
Williams
Dedham
Dewey
Boston
Morison
Hayes
Lynn
Means
General House
Fairbanks
Westboro
Turner
Malden
Commonwealth
Harlem River
New York
Committee On Rules
Moriarty
Massachusetts House Assigns Bills on Arbitration and Gas Firms
In the House, assignments set for Monday a bill on actions against executors and administrators, Friday a bill on the Board of Arbitration, Wednesday May 21 a bill authorizing consolidation of gas and electric light companies, May 22 an adverse report on enabling cities to manufacture and sell gas and electric light, and the same date a bill on the purchase and distribution of histories of Massachusetts military units in the Revolutionary War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Arbitration
Massachusetts
House Bills and Reports on Militia and Tax Measures
A bill reported in the House amends Chapter 411 of the Acts of 1887 governing the militia adding officers and changing regulations. The General Court is asked to consider a petition by the Mayor of Lynn to levy an annual rental on horse railway companies and require street railways to keep the street surface between rails in good repair. Leave 10 Withdraw was reported proposing an extra per capita tax not exceeding six cents on all adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Harvard bridge crossing on Cambridge end bills in Senate
The Harvard bridge grade crossing was first in Senate orders with ex-senators and representatives present. Senator Harlow moved to table, defeated by Senators Hunt and Fisk, bill ordered to third reading without debate. misc senate business includes stock increase for Washburn Moon, lunacy oversight reforms, pedigrees of horses, armory funding, poll lists, English sparrow extermination, railroad obstructions, Newton ward division, Brookline Muddy River Park changes, and firearms bill reconsideration laid on table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Bridge
Cambridge
Senate
Harlow
Hunt
Middlesex
Fisk
Cape
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Comany
Worcester
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Boston
Lowell
Newton
Auburndale
Newton Lower Falls
Brookline
Muddy River Park
Towle
Oberlin Alumni Meeting At Hotel Brunswick
New England Union of Oberlin Alumni held its annual meeting at the Hotel Brunswick with Secretary Judson Smith presiding. Officers elected for the year include President C. J. Ryder, vice presidents W. H. Ryder and A. E. Morgan, secretary Mrs MP Manley, and treasurer A. C. Creegan. A banquet followed and Professor W G Ballantine delivered Oberlin’s greeting and progress report noting gradual growth to about eighteen hundred students. The gathering featured speeches and nominating Judson Smith to Oberlin College’s board of trustees as a president-aspirant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Union of Oberlin Alumni
Brunswick
Judson Smith
D.D
C. J. Ryder
W. H. Ryder
Andover
A. E. Morgan
Wellesley College
MP. Manley
A. C. Creegan
Oberlin College
Christian Alliance Boston Auxiliary Holds All Day Berkeley Temple Meeting
The Boston Auxiliary of the Christian Alliance conducted an all day gathering at Berkeley Temple. Attendees included Rev F L Chapel of Boston Missionary Training College Rev C W Ryder of Providence RI Rev Frederick Farr of Milford Miss El Tobey president of Massachusetts W T U and Mr Clark W Morehouse of Newton. The report notes fatigue and prostration ease with Peruvian Nerve Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Christian Alliance
Berkeley Temple
F. L. Chapel
Boston Missionary Training College
C. W. Ryder
Providence
R I
Frederick Farr
Milford
el Tobey
Massachusetts W
T. U
Clark W. Morehouse
Newton
The Police Commission Delivers Reserved Open Bar Stance
Reporters pressed the Police Commission on Tuesdays open bar resolution. Commissioners Whiting and Lee gave no specifics, saying they would simply do their duty by the law. Osborne was not disturbed due to his ill child with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Commission
House of Representatives
Commissioner Whiting
Hingham
Whiting
Lee
Police
Osborne
Happy Hotel Men Conclude Mutual Benefit Convention
The Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association wrapped up its festivities at Tremont House with thanks to secretary Waugh of the Boston Home Journal and a diamond ring gift. Delegates toured Boston landmarks, enjoyed a carnage drive, visited the State House, and dined at the Franklin Park overlook before an informal Vendome reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association
Tremont House
M. S. Gibson
W. Wallace Waugh
Boston Home Journal
Breslin
H. J. Bohn
Chicago World
St. Lows
Dean
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fitenburg Railroad
Beacon Street
State House
Back Bay Park
Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Franklin Park
Hotel Vendome
New York and
Presient Breslin
Boston
Gateway of the New South: East Chattanooga’s 2000 Acres for Industry
A northern investor group forms the East Chattanooga Land Company to develop 2000 acres northeast of Chattanooga. Rail lines, Missionary Ridge frontage, and river access position the site as a premier manufacturing gateway. Areas include coal, iron, lumber and cotton resources with wide boulevards, parks, and planned industrial sites. Tomorrow’s report will outline the sale and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
Lookout
Missionary Ridge
Chattanooga
New South
Ito
Tennessee Valley
Bessemer Steel Works
Iron Fence and Screw Company
Scoth
United States
State Agricultural Bureau
East
East Chattanooga Land Company
Cincnnati Southern
Western & Atlantic
Alabama Great Southern
Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad
East Chattanooga
Rridge
Tennessee
Union Railway System
Ohio
Areen F
Kunwoga
Dwight School Boys Gather for Spring Alumni Meeting
Old and young Dwight School alumni and their guests filled Meionaon chapel for a social spring association meeting. The event featured music by Louise Fries and others, a collation, and remarks linking the modern teachers to the school’s long tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe Dwight
Meionaon Chapel
Page
Wulf Fries
Merrill
Boston
Dwicht School
Louise Fries
Helen A. Shaw
L. Estella Dubin
George J. Parker
Dwight
Albert A. Merrill
Robert Ayers Barnet
Thomas E. Statson
Thomas E. Statson, With Humorous Remarks, and Mr. George §. Ford
Dwight School
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Cape Ann
West End
Liquor Agency
Oberlin
R Hollings & Co
Washington Street
Gateway OF the
Twin City
U. S
Washington
Nen
Sr Bosto
B. Artkinson
House Furnishers
Montserrat
Sole Consignees of the Montserrat Co. (Limited
Evans, Sons & CO
Liverpool
Eng
Consignees
F. C. Rich Company (Limited
Baltimore
Chicago
Charles Craig
Bright
Boston School Regment
A. H. Newman
K. M. Sprague
Charlestown
Ladies’ Physiological Society
Percival Caubb
London
Milton
Matthew Arnold
Joseph Warren
Temple Quartette
William H. Gerrish
Association
Macallar, Parker & Co
Washinton Street
Simon
Califor
Nia
Phyaicians
Dengatate
Chester H, Graves & Sons
Thompson
E. O. Thompson
Old South Church
W. W. Stall
Tremont St
Edward Burgess
State Street
G. W. Simmons & CO
North ST
Tate
Horace Partridge
Washington St
Best
Ruggles Street
Mason & Hamlin
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