Boston Post Reports Inheritance Tax Repeal Defeat 64 to 59
The Boston Post notes the House vote 64 to 59 defeats the repeal of the collateral inheritance tax enacted in 189. The paper argues the tax benefits the public, cites figures and quotes lawmakers like Bennett Mellen Myers Lyford and the state treasurer, and covers Governor Russell attending the opening game of the season between the Bostons and New Yorks with vivid scene descriptions.
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House of Representatives
Post
Boston
Bennett
Everett
Mellen
Worcester
Hilton
Myers
Cambridge
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Lyford
Springfield
End Near for Aimy as Prisoner Prepares for Gallows
In Concord New Hampshire on May 15 the condemned man Almy awaits execution as Sheriff Hurlburt and deputies visit the state prison. The gallows were inspected in an old barn and a bag of hand weights, Almy's weight, was used. He plans no speech from the gallows and maintains the act was accidental while hoping to meet his victim in the hereafter.
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Concord
N. H
Cleveland
Hurlburt
State Prison
Frye
Almy
Wilkins
C. Almy
Hanover
Biddeford
Harmon
John L. Sullivan
Bangor
Sullivan
Max L. Lezotte
Lezotte
John Sheehan
Sullivan Party
Lezoétte
Grand Jury
Lewiston
Giants Dominate In Fifth Then Boston Strikes Back
In a tense ball game the Giants overpower the Bostons with early strong hitting, while Ward and Nash confer on the mound. Boston fights back in the sixth and eighth with key hits by McCarthy Nash and Doyle. The crowd grows restless as the visitors stage a late surge, aided by a bad throw and solid center hits.
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Giants
Ward
Nash
Bostons
Harry Lyons
Crane
Burke
Tucker
Lyons
Mike Tiernan
Deutscher
Bennett
Grane
Nichols
Roger Connor
Davis
Httle
Ash
Tom Tucker
Lowe
Tommy
John Montgomery
McCarthy
Tuck
Connor
Tom
Fuller
Doyle
Ned
Carroll
Long
Johnnie Doyle
Cliff Carroll
Fatal Wagon Accident Near Old Salem Turnpike
Charles Eaton Jr a 38 year old teamster was riding from Boston to Lynn with a load of presace when he whipped a horse near the Alf Way House. The horse bolted breaking the traces and Eaton was pulled from the seat. Both wagon wheels passed over his abdomen killing him instantly.
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Lynn
Charles Eaton, Jr
Boston
Old Salem Turnpike
Eaton
Great sale on all wool goods at 60 cents on the dollar
Mills closed early due to seasonality. Over 30 000 yards of Spring and Summer All Wool Goods offered at 60 cents on the dollar. Public sale begins Monday May 22. 4000 pairs of trousers at $5 and 6000 sack suits at $20. CHAS GREEN & CO Merchant Tailors 581 585 Washington St Boston.
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Chas, Green & CO
Merchant Tailors
Washington St
Boston
Escape From Cambridge Wagon Lets Larceny Suspect Elude Capture
Herbert F. Knight, facing larceny and breaking and entering charges, slipped from a Black Maria in Cambridge yesterday while en route to court. Arrested in Boston in April, tools found but no conviction. later held in East Cambridge House of Correction. Knight forced a wagon door lock near Tremont Street and Broadway, aided by two boys who helped remove the padlock.
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Herbert FE. Knight
Cambridge
Knight
Boston
East Cambridge
Scobey
Station 2
Tremont Street
Broadway
Supreme Court Upholds Geary Chinese Exclusion Act
The Supreme Court affirms the constitutionality of the Geary Chinese exclusion and registration act. Justice Gray states Congress may regulate or expel aliens and that Section 6 aligns with established procedures. Court rule: 5 to 3 in favor, with Justices Brewer Field and Chief Justice Fuller dissenting.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Gray
Congress
Circuit Court
Southern District of New York
Justice Harlan
Ashton
Army Hangings Expose Full Illustrated Extras Today
The Post announces a special extras edition detailing the hanging of Army at Concord with a complete illustrated account.
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the Post
Army
Concord
Drowned Child Found In Rain Water Tub
In Lynn on May 15 a 2 year old, Edna Weeden, vanished from sight and after a ten minute search was found drowned in a backyard rain water tub. She had been playing with another child's paper boats when she fell in.
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Lynn
Edna Weeden
Weather Indications Showers and Cooler Areas
Forecast for Tuesday calls for showers in New England with cooler conditions in Vermont and western Massachusetts and Connecticut. Eastern New York also sees showers and cooler weather with southeasterly winds.
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Washington
New England
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Can Women Think? A Fragment From a Column
A garbled newspaper fragment discusses thinking by women and widow issues. It mentions Hae LA EE and references national and state agencies in a brief, fragmented way. The legible text hints at social questions surrounding women's thoughts and men’s work amid uncertain context.
Roberts wills leave funds to Andover institutions
Salem May 15 The will of Mary Roberts of Andover directs 500 to the American McAll Society 2000 to Phillips Academy funds payable after her children's death 1000 to Abbott Female Seminary as James Jackson Roberts scholarship fund and 100 to the Juvenile Missionary West Church Andover for education and missionary use
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Salem
Mary Roberts
Andover
American McAll Society
Phillips Academy
George F. Roberts
Abbott Female Seminary
James Jackson Roberts
West Church
Boston Lacrosse Association plans Lynn game on Decoration Day
A meeting at Tremont House last evening decided to schedule a Lynn lacrosse match for Decoration Day. President J. P. Harkin has received many requests for games at 260 Washington Street. Members practice under Captain J. P. McLaughlin.
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Boston Lacrosse Association
Tremont House
Lynn Lacrosse
J. P. Harkin
Washington Street
J. P. McLaughlin
Man Falls to Death in Elevator Shaft at Proctor
Rutland Vermont May 15 John Carlson a 40 year old mill man fell down an elevator shaft at Proctor today and was instantly killed the accident was reported this afternoon to authorities and investigators began work at once to determine how the tragedy occurred
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Rutland
John Carlson
Proctor
New Firm Continues Business at Same Location
The new firm continues operations at the same place and invites patronage from friends and the public. John M. Call and J. H. Dickerman are identified as involved parties.
Snow Flakes curtains offer color at lower cost
The ad touts Snow Flakes curtains as silk mixtures combining silk’s color and cotton’s durability at $3.50 to $5.75 per pair. They resist spring sun and promise vivid tints like celestial blue, golden yellow, and pale rose, aiming to curb price with a large purchase and immediate demand.
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