Olney Faces Boston Friends Over Propriety and Prosecution
Boston friends of Attorney-General Olney express regret over his conduct in managing corporations and his inclination to defend trusts rather than prosecute. They hoped for a higher mark in his Washington post, noting a Civil Service decision that clouds his official record and prompts calls for propriety.
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Olney
Boston
Washington
Civil Service
Mr. Olney
Friends
Governor Greenhalge Faces Council Controversy
The article criticizes Governor Greenhalge for contentious council appointments with two of four nominations rejected and a committee inquiry report condemning one choice. It warns that unless he improves and lawmakers show leniency, comfort in the Republican State House worsens and attention to business should outweigh horsemanship.
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Cians
Greenhalge
State House
Turn on the light on Senate corruption charges
The call to investigate Senate members for possible stock gambling tied to official actions. It urges a thorough probe of corruption charges, saying the Senate must be examined and held to account to restore integrity.
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Washington
United States Senate
Senate
Senate to correct telegraph stock watering exemption
The State Senate faced a misstep by bowing to lobby demands and exempting Bell Telephone and Boston & Maine from stock watering prohibitions. There remains time to rectify the error, and swift action to revoke the exemptions is urged.
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State Senate
Bell Telephone
Boston & Maine
Senate
Senate stance on anti stock watering bill faces pressure
The article argues the Senate misapplied amendments to two exemptions Bell Telephone and Boston and Maine in a general anti water stock measure. It suggests the Senate recede from amendments or allow House insistence to restore the bill’s intent amid corporate interests and leases authorized in 1893.
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House
Senate
Bell Telephone
Boston & Maine
Compromise View Underlies Tariff Bill Debate
The Reform Club meeting echoed denunciations of the tariff bill but highlighted John B H Russell's insight that government requires compromise. He cautioned the Senate Democratic majority faces erosion of public respect, urging passage of the imperfect measure with plans to perfect the system later.
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Reform Club
John BH. Russell
Senate
Observant Citizen Recalls Fire Fallout and Local News
A Boston reader recalls a house fire and wishes loved ones well while noting City Auditor Dodge’s health decline. The column lampoons summer idleness among professionals, reports on Dr. H B Chandler sailing to Europe, and includes anecdotes on telephone miscommunications, letters to a married woman writer, and springtime smallpox chatter.
Domestic Strain Over Opera Star Miss Russell
The text describes a clash between a strict regimen urged by a suitor and Miss Russell’s free-spirited routines. It notes her preference for spontaneous dining with favored companions, often fellow opera company members, including an episode in Philadelphia.
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Lillian
Russell
Philadelphia
Notable Figures Press and Society News Across Europe and America
The Hon. Robert C. Winthrop travels to Brookline for a quiet period before Nahant. Harvard President Eliot is confined indoors by lamygitis and plans to speak on Memorial Day. Miss Bessie Hatton debuts a London romance Enid Lyle. George F. Watts declines a baronetcy, Henry Irving may be knighted. Catherine Windscheid earns a Heidelberg D.P. degree. Consul Brunaert towed by marriage controversy. Miss Susan A. King is the Chicago bride. Princess Therese advances Bavarian academy status via travel writings. Dr. Cyrus Teed plans a 36 mile square Florida Heaven with a $300 million temple. Ex-Empress Eugenie guards memoirs for 25 years posthumous publication. Enoch Woods of Hartford designed a Knowlton statue for the Connecticut Capitol.
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Eliot
Harvard
Worthington blocks plan for sunlit corner sale balked
A Boston syndicate failed to buy the Traveller building site at State and Congress streets for 500000. Roland Worthington’s ten story block was opposed by nearby owners seeking a park or a one story structure. Despite efforts by bankers including Franklin Haven Jr and T Dennie Boardman, no deal emerged as Worthington pursued foundations for a January 1 completion with projected 60000 yearly net after expenses.
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Congress
Roland Worthington
Traveller
Worthington
Congress Street
Franklin Haven, Jr
Merchants’ National Bank
Mr. Worthington
T. Dennie Boardman
Tremont Bank
Snow
Exchange
Old State House
Provincetown Receives Post Ahead of Boston Sunday Paper
The people of Provincetown got the Post a full day early when the steamer Lillie of the Plymouth Steamboat Company arrived with the issue several hours before any Boston Sunday edition. The Lillie is praised as a fine craft and will sail again next Sunday.
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Provincetown
Boston
Lillie
Plymouth Steamboat Company
Senators Broaden Probe Into Sugar Trust Bribery Claims
Washington May 17 The Senate widened Lodge's resolution to probe bribery attempts by a lobbyist tied to the Sugar Trust and possible improper influence on the Wilson tariff bill. Names mentioned include Lodge, Allen, Gray, Lindsay, Davis, and Havemeyer with anticipated subpoenas for papers and witnesses.
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Washington
Lodge
Kyle
Pop
South Dakota
Hunton
Penn
Virginia
Wilson Dill
Buttz
Senate
Gray
Delaware
Lindsay
Kentucky
Massachusetts
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Minnesota
Allen
Nebraska
Havemeyer
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Searles
Hansbrough
Rep
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Capitol
Great Falls
Mont
A Jolly Opening for Griffing Iron Radiator Parlors
The A. A. Griffing Iron Company celebrated the opening of its new radiator parlors in Fort Hill square with about 150 attendees including Steam Fitters' Association members and their ladies. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music by Cushing's Orchestra and the Abington Quartet, with G R C Deane and G H Lochman tenors, G W Reed baritone, and W L Adams bass, plus refreshments and thanks to contributors.
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A. A. Griffing Iron Company
Fort Hill Square
Steam Fitters
Cushing
Abington Quartet
G. R. C. Deane
G. H. Lochman
G. W. Reed
W. L. Adams
Burglars Target Provincetown Store in Night Theft
Burglars entered the fruit and confectionery shop of J. T. Summer in Provincetown last night. The till was robbed of about six to eight dollars.
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Provincetown
J. T. Summer
How to spend a two week vacation sought by Post readers
The Post offers ten dollars in gold to any reader who submits a single page letter detailing best ways to spend a two week vacation at moderate cost. Letters must be under 200 words, include name and address, and reach the Vacation Editor by May 24. Early submissions gain priority. winner announced May 27.
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Post
the Post
Select agreeable companions for outings with friends
A quoted tip from Henry Fielding advises choosing agreeable companions and a suited place, avoiding solo trips to meet strangers. It suggests going with old friends for better company, with the aim to enjoy and return refreshed.
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Henry Fielding
Hopedale
Mass
Anglo Fashioned Farm Promotion by J Colton
An endorsement of a simple rural retreat to escape city life with affordable dress, ample fruit and vegetables, fresh eggs and milk, and rest for body and soul. Written by J Colton from Fourth Street.
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Colton
Fourth Street
Historic Plymouth Excursion From Dorchester via Stamford
M. C. L. invites readers to hire camping gear and ride the Stamford steamer down the bay to Plymouth. Enjoy two weeks along lake shores with forest scenery, berries, and game, then return.
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Stamford
Plymouth
M. C. L. Dorchester
A Pleasant Coastal Yacht Holiday on Cape Cod Bay
Nellie Radcliffe of Pearl Avenue Beachmont Mass suggests hiring a yacht for a moderate sum to cruise near the coast of Cape Cod Bay. Enjoy picnics clam bakes and shore excursions during the last week of July and first week of August for a cool lazy and informative holiday.
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Cape Cod Bay
Nellie Radcliffe
Pearl Avenue
Beachmont
Mass
Vacation by Proxy Donation Note
A letter from Mrs Charles W Gordon of 60 Rutland Street Boston Mass declares she would forgo a summer vacation and use the money to aid the sick and needy, believing hard work would result from knowing the funds are for charity.
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Charles W. Gordon
Rutland Street
Boston
Mass
Auburn New Hampshire vacation spot praised by reader
A letter from L. B. Earle of West Somerville extols Auburn New Hampshire as the prettiest and cheapest two week vacation within 150 miles of Boston. He says it lies 57 miles from Boston beside Lake Massa bessh with a sandy shore and beachlike resorts, better than nearby Winnepesaukee, and notes country drives including Devil's Den for solid comfort.
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Auburn
N. H
Boston
Lake Massabesh
Winnepesaukee
Devil’s den
L. B. Earle
West Somerville
Girls in Red Trousers Graduation at Baron Posse Gym
The Irvington Street gymnasium hosted graduation exercises for Baron Nils Posse’s class of twenty-two athletic young ladies in red Turkish trousers and red waists. The program featured ladders, fencing, vaulting, basketball, breathing drills, and other routines to the delight of a large audience. names for one and two year graduates are listed.
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Baron Nils Posse
Irvington Street
Janet Adams
Alice M. Bradley
Mary Louise Connell
Ella B. Eames
Jessie Foster
Anna M. Gardner
Esther Glenny
Alice B. Joslin
Axel A
Rev James M Gray Tossed From Horse in Boulevard Ride
Yesterday afternoon the Rev James M Gray fell from his horse on the boulevard. He was taken home to 32 Dartmouth Street and is expected to be about in a couple of days with no serious injuries reported.
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James B. Carroll
Springfield
Hub
Tremont House
Boston Museum
Carroll
James M. Gray
Mr. Gray
Dartmouth Street
Boston Theatres Feature Star Performances and Animal Show
Wilson Barrett stars in Claudian at the Boston Theatre with Maud Jeffries as Almida in a strong repertory display. Erminie is applauded at Tremont Theatre as the season closes next year. Utopia Limited at the Museum draws large crowds praised for its appeal. A grand summer garden is planned at Tremont with electric fans and fountains. The Park Theatre will stage The Private Secretary next week with an excellent cast. Giants and gorillas thrill at Austin & Stone's shows with Barnum & Bailey’s The Greatest Show on Earth arriving June 11. Hagenbeck’s trained animals captivate at the Columbia matinees. Miss Jennibelle O’Neil performs a piano recital at Steinert Hall with a Beethoven and Rubinstein program.
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Wilson Barrett
Boston
Maud Jeffries
Almida
Chiko
Johanna
Animal Kingdom
Barnum & Bailey
Dance of Norwegians Observes May 17 in Boston
The Norwegian societies of Boston marked May 17 with a Cotillon Hall festival attended by a large crowd. National songs were sung under Hijalmar Nelsson, hall decorations featured red, blue and white crosses, and about a hundred Norwegians joined in the grand march led by Floor Director Richard Bergesen and partners.
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Cotillon Hall
Norway
Sweden
Oscar
Hijalmar Nelsson
Richard Bergesen
D. Nilsen
P. C. Thoner
A. Christiansen
Andrew Andersen
Ferdinand Nilsen
H. C. Hansen
A. Nelson
Torgersen
Olsen
Andersen
Stone
E. Kolseth
Man Thrown From Wagon Killed Near Ellsworth
Nathaniel Guptill of Lamoine was driving toward Hancock when a wagon accident at Ellsworth on May 17 caused him to be thrown from the wagon and instantly killed.
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Ellsworth
Nathaniel Guptill
Lamoine
Hancock
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