Beefs trust order tested by Chicago court action
The United States Court at Chicago issued a sweeping injunction against the beef trust. It forbids bidding against each other for livestock, fixing uniform meat prices, curtailing shipment quantities, and rebate use. The piece notes trust evasion risks and calls tariff removal under the Dingley law as the surest remedy.
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United States Court
Chicago
Beef Trust
Grosscup
Trust
United States
Combine
Brookline to Exterminate Mosquitoes in Sanitation Plan
Brookline will vigorously pursue sanitation by eradicating mosquitoes within its borders. The effort mirrors Boston interest and cites military medical findings from Cuba noting yellow fever was halted by killing mosquitoes. While Brookline faces no yellow fever, malaria concerns persist, and residents welcome relief from the nuisance through official health actions.
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Brookline
Boston
Havana
Cuba
Great TVangelist Bishop Wiliam Taylor Remembered Worldwide
The late Bishop William Taylor is celebrated as a world spanning figure whose century defining work in Christian religion opened paths for illumination and progress. He traveled from California to Australia Africa and India, pioneering rapid evangelism and global outreach with fearless campaigns and enduring influence.
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Wiliam Taylor
Bishop Taylor
California
Australia
Africa
India
Mont Pelee Eruptions Escalate In Caribbean Islands
The volcanic violence in Martinique and St. Vincent grows more intense after a fortnight of devastation. Mont Pelee eruptions outpace earlier activity, burying Et Pierre under debris while Fort de France faces danger and ongoing destruction expands on St. Vincent.
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Martinique
St. Vincent
Mont Pelee
Pierre
Fort de France
Vesuvius
Arbitration urged to end coal miners strike in anthracite region
The editorial calls for arbitration between the United Mine Workers and the coal trust as a public interest issue. It notes the union’s willingness to submit to arbitration, while the coal combine rejects it. The piece warns of rising fuel shortages and costs, urging the trust to accept arbitration before a prolonged strike harms business and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Trust
United Mine Workers’ Association
Coal Combine
National Civic Federation
New York
Observant Citizen Sparks On Washington Street Pageant
A well dressed man on Washington street walks with a shaving brush and rubs his beard as amused passers by watch. The note mentions other city happenings including local civic visits and light anecdotes from Boston area life.
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Washington Street
The Bingville Bugle moral and counterfeit caper
A humorous Bingville item warns against an impostor selling counterfeit money and recounts the scam where a fake $5 bill was exchanged for $50 in real cash, leaving a pile of old newspapers. The piece notes other local oddities including a scarecrow hired for corn protection, a post office closure, and a gossip about Miss Amelia Tucker’s possible marriage to Rufus Peterson. Two intoxicated youths fired revolvers through Bingville, challenging the town and delaying the Town Marshal.
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Bingville
Deacon Bradbury
Joshua Simpkins
Ezra Underwood
Hank Dewberry
Hank
Bob Higgins
Amelia Tucker
Rufus Peterson
Peterson
Tucker
Hiram Hill
Here
Seth Dewberry
Seth
Cupid Everywhere: Miss Leon’s Courtship Tale
In a smallpox plagued Medford setting a wary courtship unfolds at a city hospital. Dr Barstow searches for a nurse and picks the golden haired Dorothy Newbury, who travels from the hospital to the city with Dr Donald joining the scene. Dorothy’s mood shifts from nerves to icy reserve as romance and feverish fear mingle in a tense hospital drama.
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Dr. Barstow
Dorothy Newbury
City of
Miss Newbury
Victor Donald
Dorothy
Franklin School site chosen in Roxbury at Washington and Townsend
Franklin fund trustees select two Roxbury plots near Washington and Townsend streets in Ward 21 as the site for the Benjamin Franklin School. The 96,000 square foot, $146,000 property is owned by Harry P. Nawn and Annie Maguire. Vote 11 to 4 in favor with four opposed.
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Franklin Fund
Washington and
Townsend Streets
Roxbury
Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Franklin
Harry P. Nawn
Annie Maguire
Patrick Maguire
Washington Street
Townsend Street
James Kells
Slattery and
Tinkham
James McLellan
Charles H. Duane
Board of Trustees
Another Body Swells List of Corpses Recovered Lately
A body found near a wharf is described as a 6 foot 6 inch tall male with a florid complexion sandy mustache wearing a blue suit gray outing shirt red necktie and laced shoes. The harbor has recovered about corpses this year with four men recently sent to Briggs undertakers on Howard street.
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Briggs
Howard Street
N. Y
Salem Officers Suspended for Drinking at Wedding
City Marshal Knight suspends Patrolmen Jeremiah J. Day and Edward H. Lomasney on charges of conduct unbecoming officers for drinking while on duty and in uniform at a French wedding party. Hearing set for Monday. Mayor Hurley notified. Complainant’s name withheld. both officers noted for excellent reputations.
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Salem
Knight
Jeremiah J. Day
Edward H. Lomasney
Marshal Knight
Hurley
Brave Dorothy and the Fire Drama End Scene
Dorothy, nursing in a hospital, assists during a blaze with Doctor Victor Donald. They safely move patients across, faces smoke and danger, and share a growing affection. After the danger passes they linger in the wards before watching a sunset, and Victor invites Dorothy to come. She answers with a simple yes.
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Victor Donald
Dorothy
Victor
Dot
Miss Stone to Speak at Woman's Board Meeting
Miss Ellen M. Stone will lecture on My Captivity and Its Lessons at the semi annual meeting of the Woman's Board of Missions in Central Congregational Church. Mrs Judson Smith will preside.
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Ellen M. Stone
Woman's Board of Missions
Central Congregational Church
Judson Smith
Pillsbury claims transfers burden for Boston Elevated system
Willia B. Clark of Boston writes to the editor criticizing counsel for the Boston Elevated and alleging that, in 1901, 65 million of 213.79 million passengers received transfers. compares with New York Metropolis transfers and argues transfers are profitable, recalling promises of free transfers for West Pond customers in 1897 if lease approval was granted.
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Vreeland
Metropolitan
Pillsbury
State House
Willia B. Clark
Mt. Vernon Street
Boston
Mayor Dimon Dies in Lowell
Lowell May 21 mayor Dimon died at noon. General Charles Augustus Roper Dimon born Fairfield Conn April 27 1841. He enlisted in Salem Mass April 17 1861 and was commissioned lieutenant colonel of the First Infantry March 8 1864, promoted colonel March 12 of 1864, commissioned brevet.
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Lowell
Dimon
Charles Augustus Roper Dimon
Fairfield
Conn
Salem
Mass
First Infantry
Dimon noted for gallant and meritorious war services
Brigadier-general of the United States Volunteers is praised for gallant and meritorious services throughout the war. Mayor Dimon, connected with United States Cartridge Company for 28 years, served 23 as agent and was an firearms expert witness in many cases. He chaired the Board of Aldermen for three years, last term as president. In 1898 he visited Cuban and Porto Rican troops at the mayoral request and relayed messages. Kate Thompson of Philadelphia wed Charles A. R. Dimon on June 30, 1869. they had one child, Helen Amelia.
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United States Volunteers
Dimon
United States Cartridge Company
Bennett Lowell
Cuba
Porto Rico
Kate Thompson
Philadelphia
Charles A. R. Dimon
Helen Amelia
Union concert closes season with Columbia Glee Club
Last night’s program at the Christian Union featured the Columbia Glee Club and the Arion Orchestra Quartet. The program included glee club selections readings piano solos orchestral pieces and songs, all well rendered before a large audience of union members and friends.
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Christian Union
Columbia Glee Club
Arion Orchestra
Glee Club
Union
Did You See Smith Yesterday Suit Ad
A local advertisement touts a stylish perfectly fitting suit seen on Smith and invites customers to visit the store today tomorrow or Saturday to be fitted. It promises fashion and price options for every buyer and asserts the garment will surprise with its fit and style.
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Smith
Port au Prince Braced As North Army Arrives
In Port au Prince Hayti on May 21 the city prepared for a likely clash as Firmin challenges a northern army entry. drums beat and armed groups gathered while diplomats protested the incursion. The U S cruiser Topeka left Port Royal May 16 and was due to reach Port au Prince today.
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Port AU Prince
Hayti
Firmin
Topeka
Port Royal
S. C
King Alfonso at Bollight Bull Fight in Madrid
May 21 in Madrid witnessed the royal bull fight held for King Alfonso's coming of age. The amphitheatre packed with about 15 000 spectators and over 20 000 applications for seats. Nobles fought bulls on horseback with lances, three bulls slain this way, six more killed by swords, with Spain’s famed bull fighters participating.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Spain
McLean vs Paine: Supreme Court Upholds $4000 Award
Julia McLean administratrix sues G F D Paine and others. Supreme Court sustains the Superior Court jury verdict of $4000 for the death of her husband in 1894, overruling defendants' exceptions. The husband died while employed by the defendants when a stick of wood flew from a circular saw.
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Supreme Court
Julia McLean
Fire at Ste. Agathe sanitarium kills Mrs Goddard
A sanitarium for consumptives at Ste. Agathe des Montes near Montreal burned last night. Mrs. M. L. Goddard was burned to death in the fire. The blaze caused extensive damage and authorities opened an investigation into the cause.
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Montreal
Que
Ste. Agathe Des Montes
M. L. .Goddard
Lynn Track Victim Identified
Lynn May 21 The man killed on the Boston and Maine tracks yesterday was C L Bouchey of Newburyport.
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LYNN
Boston & Maine
C.L. Bouchey
Newburyport
Goodelle Pupils Stage Recital in Huntington Hall
The vocal pupils of Mme. Sargent Goodelle performed a recital before a large appreciative audience in Huntington Chambers Hall last evening. The event showcased their training and received enthusiastic applause from attendees.
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Mme. Goodelle
Mme
Sargent Goodelle
Huntington Chambers Hall
Michigan miners seek national convention for general strike
Bay City May 21 The Michigan district United Mine Workers of America has joined with the three Pennsylvania anthracite districts in asking National President Mitchell for a nationwide miners convention to discuss a general strike of all mine workers.
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Michigan
Bay City
Mich
Michian
United Mine Workers Ofmerica
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Royal Blue line tour visits Gettysburg and Washington
A Boston departure on May 26 offers a Royal Blue line itinerary covering Gettysburg battlefield views and hotel stays, with Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington led by President Roosevelt at Arlington National Cemetery. The $32 price includes all expenses and guided personal conduct throughout, with a stopover and battlefield map available from Joseph P. Taggart at 211 Washington Street, Boston.
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Gettysburg
Washington
Royal Blue Line
Boston
Pen Mar
Blue Mountain
Memorial Day
Roosevelt
Arlington
National Cemetery
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Grau Opera Organization
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Bank Officers’ Association of Boston
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Martin King
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Charles H. Butcher
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Roxbury High School
North End Park
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the Jumping Frog
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Republic of Cuba Libre
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AK Sorts
Cupid
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Sheridan Avenue
Medford, Mass
Franklin School
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