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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1900

Page

2

Reed. No longer a literary feller in Boston

Ex Speaker Thomas B. Reed, touring New England for the John P. Squire Company, breaks his no-talk rule in Boston Touraine hotel. He discusses his literary work briefly, denies politics, and confirms preparation of two articles on parliaments. He will appear in Augusta, Maine, this week to advocate creditors’ positions for the Squire interests.

Thomas B. Reed Boston New York Tocuraine Augusta New England John P. Squire Company Reed Touraine Mr. Reed Tremont Street Post Richard Croker Ms. Reed Saturday Evening Post the Post House of Representatives House of Commons England Chamber of Deputies Nee United States District Court N Chaplin

Boers Are Feted at Washington Opera House Reception

A grand reception in Washington honors Boer envoys at the Grand Opera House under the congressional and citizens' committee. The audience included about thirty lawmakers, with Speaker Henderson and Senators Daniel, Teller, Tillman, Pettigrew, Mason, and Wellington in attendance. Speakers Fischer, Wolmarans, Wessels, Senator Wellington, Bourke Cochran, and Bulser delivered patriotic addresses as Father Makin gave the invocation.

Washington Grand Opera House Congressional and Citizens' Committee Senate House Henderson Daniel Virginia Teller Tillman Pettigrew Mason Wellington Bourke Cochran New York Bulser Father Makin City

Policy of State and the Boston and Maine Lease Debate

The Boston & Maine lawyer W H Coolidge argues the state should favor consolidation over competition in railroads, urging the Legislature to back the Fitchburg lease to unite public service under supervision. He defends state interests, seaport development, and local commerce while countering Central Massachusetts opposition as self-serving and alarmist.

Fitchburg W. H. Coolidge Boston & Maine Railroad Mr. Coolidge Compeconga Gas Commission Commonwealth New York Central Sateen Boston & Maine Coolidge Massachusetts New England A&a Fitchburg Road Fitthburg Keene Rutland Railroad Mystic Mystic Wharf Colonel Wilson Chelsea Liverpool Boston &Maine Railroad Boston Tuttle J. R. Carter Jerome Jones Merchants’ Association Chamber of Commerce Associated Board of Trade Central Massachusetts Railroad Grand Trunk Canadian Pacific Boston & Albany Coalton Lynn Clement United States Middle States Ohio Indiana Illinois Commonwealth of Mas Boston & Lowell Central Massachusetts Old Massachusetts Central Sepuene Boston & Mane Railroad Whipple United Sates Circuit Court Carver Central Massachusetts Railroad Owr Hallroad Torrey Ceks the Central Mr. Illiams Mr. Niple Mayberry Dallinger Airman Tutts Boston & Maine Carminot Danaea Chusette Corporation Boston & Maine System Boston & @ railroad

Beacon Hill Busy Week Opens Legislature Clash Over Tax and Moth Debates

Lawmakers convene on Beacon Hill with Mayor Hart's 10 1/2 cent tax bill a focal point in the House. A gypsy moth program faces overhaul amid a million dollar bill and calls to discharge the commission while a Governor controlled funding plan may save the measure. Senate deliberations cover Judge Taft's Gloucester case, United States Senate elections, Holyoke Water Power, and a New Jersey yarn project. The Boston Elevated tracks meeting with the Worcester line awaits action after a prior defeat.

Hart Boston Post Commonwealth Bennett Saugus Paton Leominster Smith Waltham J. J. Donovan Morse Belchertown Counsell Saunders Supreme Court Senate Taft Gloucester Gardner Senate Committee Enate Holyoke New England New Jersey Massachusetts Boston & Worcester

Women in National Politics at Purcell Convention

In Indian Territory Miss Ida Bennett Miller Choctaw maiden gains a seat at the Republican State convention in Purcell to help elect delegates to Philadelphia. Miss Miller, described as handsome brunette two years old, signals early influence of women in politics. Mary A Wright Idaho Populist committee member and state representative impresses attendees with political training and teaching career credentials.

Mary A. Wright Miss Miller Philadelphia Muskogee Indian Territory United States Cuba Hawaii Porto Rico Ida Bennett Miller Purcell Sioux Falls National Committee Idaho Idaho House of Representatives Onfe Wright

Two Riot Calls In St Louis Had Little Impact

In St Louis on May 20 labor calls saw 900 strikers out while 1500 continued work as transit cars ran on Park Laclede Delmar Page and Spaulding. Police received two riot calls but no riots occurred amid jeering at non union crews.

ST. Louis Park Laclede Delmar Page and Spaulding Avenue

Union Bartenders Honor Leaders At Reception

President Rob Callahan, Business Agent Kennedy, and Henry Corcoran of Bartenders Union 77 were honored at a reception in Columbia Hall on Washington Street. The event celebrated their work at the Cleveland convention of the Bartenders Hotel and Restaurant Employees National Union. Balch's Orchestra performed as delegates praised the convention's success and the union blue button adopted by Local 77 gained national indorsement and will be worn nationwide.

Rob Callahan Kennedy Henry Corcoran Union 77 Columbia Hall Washington Street Cleveland National Union Balch

Central Labor and Church Plan Conference Aid

The Central Labor Union appointed a committee to attend a conference in St. Stephen's House tonight, under the Church Social Union, to gain church support for labor efforts. Delegates brought credentials from Bakers' Union, Pressmen, Freight Clerks 7317, Bookbinders No 16, and Piano Forte Workers Union.

Central Labor Union St. Stephen’s

Brewery Workers Elect Edmund Ward as New Business Agent

Edmund Ward was elected business agent of the Brewery Workers Union 29 at yesterday's regular meeting to succeed John J. McCarty who recently resigned. Ward had served as union president for the past six months.

Edmund Ward Brewery Workers’ Union John J. McCarty Ward

Country Club Entries Bring Lively Racing Outlook

The Country Club prepares for a period of brisk racing as hurdlers and steeplechasers arrive. Entries include horses from R. G Tower, C. Williams, Robert G. Fell, A. F. Watson, and Robert Goelet. Trainers and grooms will flock to the Moet Club for morning workouts ahead of three days of racing on May 25, 28, and 30.

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Miss McLaughlin Surprised at Leverett Street Party

A surprise party for Miss Mamie McLaughlin at 154 Leverett Street last night included gifts from family and friends and a Robert Emmet Orchestra providing music. She received a gold watch and chain from her father and a piano stool from her mother.

M’laughlin Mamie McLaughlin Leverett Street

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