Fraud verdicts at Ward 21 caucus prompt hard labor sentences
Judge Stevens sentences three men to 9 to 18 months in the House of Correction for Ward 21 Republican caucus frauds. Some witnesses gain immunity by testifying. The article notes more similar offenses in past caucuses and urges deterrence to curb political fraud. It also discusses subway lease deadlock and railroad commission proposals for determining duration and rental before referendums.
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Ward 21
House of Correction
Massachusetts
Stevens
Winsloe
Collins
Jones
Railroad Commission
Crane
Robert Winsor
Elevated Company
Tremont Street
Boston
Plain duty to Cuba on tariff and sugar trade
The writer urges immediate 50 percent tariff cuts to boost Cuban sugar exports to the United States, oppose restoring the differential on refined sugar, and dismiss the Senate rebate idea as unconstitutional. A simple measure would aid both Cuban and American industries, but Congress dithers over protecting interests and Cuba. If Congress keeps the House's 20 percent relief and drops the repeal, it would fail both nations.
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Cuba
United States
United States Senate
Senate
Beet Sugar Trust
Congress
Franklin Fund Site Sparks Public Unease and Court Question
The Franklin fund board backs an expensive remote site for the proposed institution, prompting mayoral action to seek Supreme Court guidance on management. Eight years into fund availability, citizens await a decisive ruling to prevent irreparable misallocation and ensure timely city benefit.
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Franklin Fund
Supreme Court
Franklin
Collins
Annie Clarke Remembered as Leading Boston Actress
The city mourns actress Annie M. Clarke revered for her long performance career with William Warren and Mrs. Vincent. A leading lady and faithful artist, Clarke’s versatile stage legacy is celebrated as a personal loss to Boston theatregoers.
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Boston
Annie M. Clarke
William Warren
Vincent
Hoar Speech Urges Change in Philippine Policy
The long heralded speech of Senator Hoar was delivered yesterday. He reiterates opposition to subjugation in the Philippines and urges the United States to treat Filipinos as Cuba was treated, arguing for a reversal before it is too late. He contrasts Cuban and Philippine destinies and appeals to honor and faith with the flag.
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Senator Hoar
Senate
Hoar
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Family of Nations
Boston
John Hopkins
Millbury
Belor
Tremont
Annie Clarke Remembered as Boston Stage Ornament and Leading Lady
The Observant Citizen notes Annie Clarke’s death shocks Boston fans and friends. A leading lady of the Museum stock company she trained in the old school of acting and remained a warm favorite. The piece also lists gossip about the Ancients, the Earl of Denbigh’s visit, Lieutenant J S Cushing’s Lilias in commission, and local society notes.
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Annie Clarke
Boston
Museum
Miss Clarke
Ancients
Honourable Artillery Company of
Rhondon
Armoury House
Finsbury
BE. C
Earl of
Seaside markets and city transit notes in Boston
A breezy local column reports on travel improvements at Thompson Square station in Charlestown and a planned shelter at City Square stairs. It also describes Boston market activity including a Rhode Island farmer's shipments of pie plant and other produce, along with social notes from a funeral, a balloon vendor incident, and a health minded restaurant patron.
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Thompson Square
Charlestown
City Square
Boston
New England
Middle States
Rhode Island
Safe Proposition in Tenement Alley
In Newkirk a street confrontation unfolds with Tuff Muggsy boasting of defeating Eastie Lord underling Tim but fearing Tim's guardian prevents the fight. The dialogue illustrates neighborhood bravado and fear of repercussions in a rough section of town.
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Muggsy
Tenement
Tim
Wton Newkirk
Richards Faces Athletic Essay Backlash At College
Richards, in a comic misadventure, is pressed by Fanny Fairlamb to address a women’s emancipation audience at a college. He endures golf, rowing, and gym tests as he stumbles through an endurance critique of women in athletics, ending with a hospital note from the editor.
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Richards
Fanny Fairlamb
Mr. Richards
New York Union
Two Lasser Athletic Association
Poughkeepsie
Prince Albert
Harvard
The
Union
General Hospital
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Boston Post
Rlotto
the Franklin Fund
J. 8. Cushing
Lilias
Tom” Olys
Marion
Paris
F. M. Purmort
Ak Horts
Bing
Illie
Willie
Sunday Post
Edna Burington
Chapel Street
Lowell
Jordan Marsh CO
Summer Street
Earl & Wilson
Manhattan
Hathaway
Eclipse
Rensselaer
Eagle
Bate Street
Sanspareil
Emery
Flere
Summer St
Oxford
Hamburg
John Philip Sousa
Crown of
Great Britain
Edward II
Opera - Eagle
West End
Greene
Temple Pl
Paine Furniture CO
RUCS
Furnitur
Dimity
OPERA
Madras
Batiste
India
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