Anti-Trust Bill Nears Passage in State House
The Boston Coalition and various trade groups resist the broad anti-trust measure, which aims to curb illegitimate monopolies by including all restraints on trade. Advocates say the law is clear, comprehensive, and essential, while opponents warn of overreach. The bill has cleared the Senate and moves toward final enactment next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Coal Club
State House
Senate
House
Coal Club
Shoe and Leather Association
Coal Trust
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Reliance Yacht Report Stirring Staggering Claims
The article questions the cry of staggering results from the Reliance and notes that Merres Hoff's newest racing machine has drifted faster than four years ago but warns wind and flukes dominate sailing outcomes. It argues that while the Reliance shows improvement, incomplete tests cannot justify claims of staggering superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Reliance
Columbia
Herreshoff
Boss Quay aims new libel suit against Connellsville News
The piece outlines Boss Quay’s libel law and the Connellsville News alleged charge that Connellsville City Council members solicited free B&O railroad passes. It argues the real test is truth versus public concern, noting governors and officials mocked the statute and Pennsylvania press freedom is at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Quay
Pennsylvania
News of
Connellsville
Baltimore & Ohio
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Swampscott Mourns After Estate Disclosure News
The town of Swampscott rejoices over disclosures by the administrators of the estate of the late Arioch Wentworth, a local citizen. In his lifetime, Mr Wentworth made an oathbound return to authorities.
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Swampscott
Arioch Wentworth
Mr Wentworth
Tax dodging in Swampscott a Boston magnate case
The article details Arioch Wentworth’s tax avoidance by declaring personal property of only 300000 in Swampscott while real holdings total 2500000, paying 3600 yearly tax on the false figure. It blames Swampscott assessors for accepting false oaths and notes similar schemes by wealthy residents who cite neighboring towns for lighter taxation, affecting Boston funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wentworth
Swampscott
Wentworth
Arioch Wentworth
Boston
Wells Memorial seeks 100000 endowment by Boston subscriptions
The Wells Memorial Association urges a prompt Boston subscription of 100000 for an endowment. Founded nearly 25 years ago, the institute on Washington Street has expanded, with business leaders including William W. Lincoln, John Mason Little, and Amory A. Lawrence endorsing support. The appeal aims to sustain its workingmen’s program through broader ties with city trade organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Memorial Institute
Boston
Wells Memorial Association
Institute
Washington Street
City of
William W. Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
John Mason Little
Tinkham Talks on Trusts at City Point Address
Ex-Alderman Tinkham spoke on trusts before City Point Catholic Association at 744 East Fourth Street. Alderman Slattery introduced him. He warned that district attorneys failing to prosecute illegal agreements would lead to socialism in city and state. Audience warmly applauded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkham
City Point Catholic Association
East Fourth Street
Slattery
General Bancroft Names Staff for Veteran Parade Ceremony
Major-General Bancroft selects a large staff for the dedication parade and ceremonies including Captains Reynolds Parker Parker Chase Standish and Hill among many retired M V M officers and medical staff. The list features colonels majors lieutenants colonel Foster Mossman Kemp Locke and Ropes with several other U S V veterans to assist.
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Bancroft
United States Volunteers
Hooker
Augustus G. Reynolds
KE. E. Currier
Henry Parsons
W. H. Goff
R. B.,edes
J. L. Parker
Lester Leland
F. S. Parker
W. C. Wardwell
H. G. Kemp
T. D. Ticknor
A. M. Moss
W. H. Alline
H. B. Rice
R. W. Ropes
M. VY. M
F. P. Barnes
H. L. Chase
Myles
Dark No-Overcoat Reflections on Past Bloodshed
A fragmentary quotation questions recounting prior violence and the urge to skip gory details. The narrator, The Author, pleads to move forward with the white page instead of revisiting Stealthy Steve’s grim fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Stealthy Steve Sails From San Francisco for Hong Kong
The piece sketches the roamings of Stealthy Steve the Six Eyed Sleuth across America toward Hong Kong and then Persia, hinting at feats and sensational exploits while weaving in notes about Boston society and readers’ curiosity.
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Stealthy
Steve
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Ship's Carpenter Secures Lid On Deck Change
A ship's carpenter tightened and secured the lid, ensuring the deck was closed and protected. The action appears routine, maintaining integrity and safety aboard the vessel.
Stealthy Steve Sneaks Aboard Ship In Casket Plan
Stealthy Steve boards the steamship Legister bound for Hong Kong and hides in a costly casket shipped to Japan for royal interment. A shipwright screws the lid closed as the vessel sails, trapping him inside. The Reliance is hailed as the era’s greatest drifting craft in a Glen Cove court review.
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Steve
Hong Kong
Japan
Pacific
Isabella Stuart Gardner Police Force may become permanent
The Isabell a Stuart Gardner Police Force may be placed on a permanent footing by the Fenway museum proprietress, per the Boston Post May 22. The plan would protect the Palace on the Dump’s walls and treasures under Boston Police Commission guidance.
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Isabella Stuart Gardner
Boston Police Commission
Palace
Boston Post
Love and a cryptic crate in a Boston street
A line from WHAT THE SPHINX SAYS hints at playful fate as night falls on a Boston suburb. A man with a heavy crate roams front yards calling out “STROBE-BURR-REES! TWO KORTS FER A KORTER!” creating a curious street moment.
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Boston
Rees
Fire Underwriters Cut Rates in Danger Zone
The Boston Board of Fire Underwriters released new schedules for the congested district showing how the mercantile rating now applied citywide affects fire insurance. The base rate drops to 18 cents from 19, yielding roughly six to eight cents per $100 for the danger zone, while poorer properties may see increases per the mercantile schedule.
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Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
Summer Sale of Boys Swim and Beach Wear at 7dc
The piece notes hot weather pushing mothers to shop for affordable children’s swim suits and beach hats. It highlights a wide range from 7dc to $2.50 with $1.00 options, featuring blue striped galateas, red and white stripes, linen duck, white shields trimmed with braid, sizes 3 to 8. Beach hats come in straw, duck, pique, crash and linen at 25c and 50c.
Will Lucius Tuttle Replace Hall at New Haven Rail?
Worcester May 22 railroad men report Lucius Tuttle, president of the Boston and Maine, as the likely successor to New Haven president John M. Hall. Hall’s stance against labor unions sparked changes. insiders expect radical reorganizations with several top officers, including C. H. Platt, to depart as directors push new leadership.
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Worcester
Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
John M. Hall
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Hall
New Haven Road
Road
Boston & Maine System
New Haven
Boston
C. H. Platt
Western District
John Murphy 50 at Haymarket relief station
John Murphy aged 50 of 6 Emerson Street South Boston is identified as the second victim of the hot week and is being cared for at the Haymarket Square relief station.
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John Murphy
Emerson Street
Boston
Haymarket Square
The Night Trail of Burt Trent and Rena
In a frontier scene Burt Trent vows to return despite danger. Rena aids his flight, drugs him to ensure safety, and begs the posse to spare him. She proclaims her identity as Dave Blount’s daughter and pleads for justice, while conspirators eye Burt as a scapegoat. The horseman Lightning bears the pair toward Red Uuich as truth and loyalty collide.
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Rena
Burt Trent
Dave Blount
Bill
Blake
Trent
Bih
Burt
Norfolk store promotes distinctive Nor folk suits and Adler line
The advertisement boasts abundant服 variety in Worsteds FlatfRels Homespuns Tweeds and Scotch Plaids priced from 12 to 18 dollars. It highlights Nor folk individuality and invites shoppers to view new Adler Bros. & Co. arrivals from Rochester New York praised for durability and precise fit.
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L. Adler, Bros. & Co
Rochester, N.Y
Judge Pettengill Dies Sudden in Malden
Malden May 22 Judge John Ward Pettengill longtime First District Court of Eastern Middlesex died suddenly from heart trouble at home in his 67th year. He had been ill for two months yet recently seemed to improve and enjoyed daily drives. Survived by widow, one son and one daughter, he was born in Salisbury New Hampshire November 12 1836 and came to Massachusetts in 188 he joined the Middlesex bar in 1875. He organized a Civil War company in Charlestown and later served as judge since 1874. He also served as Alderman trustee of the public library and held various local memberships.
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Malden
John Ward Pettengill
Middlesex
Judge Pettengill
Salisbury
N. H
Benjamin and
Betsey (Pettengill) Pettengill
Massachusetts
John Quincy Adams Griffin
Alonzo W. Board
Charlestown
National Republican Committee
Illinois
Lincoln
First District Court of
Eastern
Public Library
Malden Board of Trade
Middlesex Club
New Hampshire Club
Kernwood Club
Malden Deliberative Assembly
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New England
the Daily Post
the Sunday Post
Charley Hoyt
Rochester
N. Y
Charles H. Hoyt
Daily Post
Wells Memorial
Newton Newkirk
Dooley
Mister Dooley
Ory
American
Persia
St. Louis Exposition
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
John B. Schoeffel
Agnes Booth
Masconomo
Mr. Schoeffel
Harvard
Green Streets
Boston Club
Fay Davis
Frohman
Switzerland
Eengland
David Hi. Barry
P. Stone
Rangeley Lake
Dr. Lothrop
Tremont Row
Chelsea Bridge
Bates
L. B. Bates
Dorchester
Joseph J. Costello
Europe
Costello
United Workmen
Can Can A. A
Eaton Club
Bbb
Warner
Northampton
Robert Wreden
Imperial Military Hospital
St. Petersburg
Russia
Wreden
New York
North End Park
Atlantic
Mariner
St. Louis
Charles J. Paine
Paine, Webber & Co
Carlsbad
Baden-Baden
Paine
England
Great Drifter
Glen Cove
Tommy
THE
Fenway
Cy Nick
Brette
Senator
Maude Muller
Jin Fizz
Jinny
Corker
the Sphinx
Washington and
Brattie Streets
Tuttle
Sunday Post
Minnie Nelson Hinds
Glen Road
Winchester, Mass
el Nerida
Father
Delilah
Red Uuich
Mariner’s
Hanover St
Corner Elm
Oak Hall
Washington and Elemets
Pettengill
NEW Publications
Arthur Stanwood
W. D. Stevens McClure
Phillips & Company
Paine Furniture CO
Browning
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