Proposal for Federal Income Tax Amendment Faces GOP Debate
A House resolution in Washington proposes amending the Constitution to legalize an income tax. The long process ahead will allow full discussion of the plan and its implications. Support grows for broader taxes on wealth, including inheritance taxes, to ensure large fortunes bear public costs. The piece notes income tax as a less offensive option and advocates prudent consideration.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Cuba policy challenges McKinleys mediation efforts
The piece argues President McKinley will likely try to honor the Republican pledge to restore peace and grant Cuba independence. It notes mediation efforts must align with Cuban independence and questions the broker role in Spain Spain relationship, with tariff fate tied to Cuba’s status and actions.
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McKinley
United States
Cuba
Spain
Massachusetts Benefit Association criticized as mutual turned close corporation
The Boston Transcript denounces the Massachusetts Benefit Association for fraudulently transforming from a mutual to a closed corporation. It argues misrepresentation to policyholders and calls for naming any other firms doing the same.
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The
Boston Transcript
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Massachusetts Benefit
Transcript
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Massachusetts
Confidence Erodes in Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner
The Massachusetts insurance commissioner George S. Merrill faces public distrust over past ties to the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association and his failure to assist victims. His own revisions after issuing a critical annual report show a lack of self confidence and raise questions about his fitness for the role.
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Insurance Commissioner
Massachusetts
George S. Merrill
Merrill
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
House Votes Boost Free Transfer Bill Toward Final Passage
The House backed the free transfer bill with a 92 to 68 vote after an 87 to 76 hurdle, despite prior threats from West End opponents. Leaders Callender Quirk Rourke and Keenan guided support as 24 pairs left the tally 116 in favor. The push now moves to the Senate where passage is urged to secure transit rights.
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Bill
Callender
Quirk
Rourke
Keenan
House
Senate
Public Library Notices and a Summer Cat Quandary
A Cambridge West End library charges 2 cents per day for overdue books plus 3 cents for a notice, though no notice may be sent. The librarian decides notices, and non receipt does not waive fines. The column then recalls cruel pet cat abandonment harming property, urging more care this summer. another anecdote follows.
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West End
Cambridge Street
Birds and a cat and a European reunion of musicians
A household tale from Highlands describes a cat catching one pet bird after repeated jumps and then becoming trapped when a second attempt failed. Water dousing followed, and the cat now avoids the house. The writer then notes friend Keller planning marriage and Europe bound musicians, a Tremont street procession of Harvard students in bicycle attire and a wager ritual, with chatter about young W. K. Vanderbilt.
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Tremont Street
Harvard
Aoman
W. K. Vanderbilt
New York
Wille
Notable Society Globe Skims Royal Events And Distinguished Visits
Miss Helen Hay presented to Queen Victoria at the last drawing room. Sir Henry Irving to unveil the Siddons statue on Pad dington Green June 14 with Sarah Bernhardt likely present. Siamese king to Rome June 3 to 6, visit Humpert, pope uncertain. Translator Jeremiah Curtin touring Boston en route to Bristol. Librarian of Congress post offered to John Russell Young at 6000 annually. Paderewski to receive Vienna Society medal. American Chamber of Commerce in Paris honors retiring consul-general Morss. Miss Jennie Estes aids Dwight with pitsonome at New York Academy of Sciences exhibit. Queen's diamond jubilee features Lord Leicester, page to the Duke of Sussex at coronation.
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Sir Henry Irving
Siddons
Paddington Green
London
Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
E. Morss
Tyng
Chamber
Quotable Wit and Banter Across Humorous Snippets
A collection of humorous quotes and quips from Puck Fliegende Blatter Tit-Bits and other newspapers. The pieces range from clever one liners about fame deception and timing to playful exchanges among fictional and real figures.
Correction on Friday fatality report by Chelsea official
W H Bowman assistant engineer for Chelsea Electric Light Company writes to the editor correcting the timeline of when Chief Spencer allegedly ordered the local circuit to be shut off. He states the instruction came Thursday night and not Friday as claimed.
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Post
the Post
Spencer
Electric Light Company
Papartee
W. H. Bowman
Chelsea Electric Light Company
True to the Death in Cuba A Tale of Love and War
In a sunny Cuban village, a young man leaves for battle with a pledge to his beloved Nita. News arrives that he lies dying in a hospital, remembered by his brave mother who waits beside him. Nita’s broken heart and the mother’s vigil bind a drama of love and sacrifice.
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Nita
Cuba
Anon
Loth
Ward Tickets Lose Some Support at Ward 15 Withdrawal Claim
A Ward 15 resident alleges improper means were used to secure his withdrawal. The claim follows party ticket losses among ten expected supporters and highlights local election irregularities concerns.
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Ward
Ward 15
Ward 15 wrangle over withdrawals and Fein letter
A large Democratic crowd watched ward committee withdrawals expire with 32 names pulled from anti-regular tickets. McNary challenged Fein withdrawal after a letter stating Fein wished to stay on Kennelly headed ticket was filed. Corbett rejected the later removal.
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Ward Committee
Ward
Brock
Philip Nagle
Rourke
Ward 15
Sullivan
John Fein
McNary
Fein
Corbett
John J. Kennelly
Democratic
Fern
Daily Table Hints for Simple Home Cooking
Quick kitchen tips for buttering eggs tomato soup baked fish and puddings. Includes methods for scrambling eggs, tomato soup with milk, white fish stuffing and drawn butter sauce. Ends with a home cook note listing Helen Frances Moran from Dorchester Massachusetts.
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Helen Frances Moran
Jerome Street
Dorchester
Mass
Hancock National Bank Merges to Mercantile Loan and Trust
The Hancock National Bank of Boston formally dissolves its corporate existence by merging into the Mercantile Loan and Trust Company. Stockholders reportedly receive about an 8 percent dividend on par value. The bank, successor to Traders National Bank, had a small customer base and high costs, leading to liquidation under national banking laws. Some say the Hancock’s demise stems from occupying ramp space once used by Maverick Bank at Water and Congress streets.
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Hancock National Bank of Boston
Hancock National
Loan and Trust Company
Hancock National Bank
Mercantile Loan and Trust Company
Hancock
National Bank
Savings Bank
Boston
Hancock Bank
Maverick Bank
Water and
Congress Streets
Pension list changes from May 6 reliefs statewide
The May 6 pension changes announced from Washington DC include Massachusetts names such as Robert B. George Amesbury and John Henry Curtis Colerain with original ratings, increases for William Sweeney Wakefield and John Willis Leominster, and widows Sarah Sullivan Ipswich Mary J. Stevens Lowell Louise M. Thomas Adams along with minors of Francis Kelly Pittsfield Berkshire and Monson.
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Washington, D. C
Lowell
Louise M. Thomas
Adams
Francis Kelly
Pittsfield
Berkshire
Monson
Fatal Elevator Accident at Martin & Co Factory
Miss Adeline Cogswell, 18, died after an elevator failed while she tried to return to the fourth floor from a rear alley exit at William E. Martin & Co. The rope jammed around her neck, rescue came too late, and her neck was broken. She was daughter of George H. Cogswell, engineer at the building, residing at 24 East Canton Street.
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William E. Martin & Co
South Street
Adeline Cogswell
Cogswell
Miss Cogswell
Jones
la Grange Street
George H. Cogswell
East Canton Street
Bank Officers' Association Holds Annual Meeting in Boston
The Bank Officers' Association met at the Boston Clearing House in a lively session with proposed by law amendments. Officers elected include J. Adams Brown as president and Edwin A. Stone as treasurer while committees will be formed to consider permanent headquarters and future administration.
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Bank Officers’ Association
Boston Clearing House
J. J. Todd
J. Adams Brown
Howard National Bank
Benjamin B. Perkins
Lincoln National
Charles E. Rainey
Treasury
Edwin A. Stone
Franklin Savings
Henry A. Pegeey
Globe National
B. Stevens
North National
Fred A. Ward
First National
John J. Eddy
National Bank of Commonwealth
George E. Vial
Brown
L. W. Burlen
Free delivery planned in Marblehead towns except Clifton
Postmaster Knowland reports unofficial Washington information that free delivery will start in Marblehead in all parts except Clifton on July. Three letter carriers will be employed and about 150 applicants are vying for the three positions.
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Marblehead
Knowland
Washington
Clifton
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Harry Sax
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