Mayor Collins Warns On Tax Burden And Courthouse Costs
The Boston mayor told a House committee that taxing Boston to the limit harms industry and living costs. He urged limiting new courthouse expansion, saying existing facilities suffice and outside pressures drive the burden, with congestion to ease under a new venue law. He warned against costly schemes and urged the Legislature to let Boston alone.
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Collins
House Committee On Ways and Means
Boston
Suffolk
Democratic Plans Show Republicans Fear Campaign Strategy
The Democratic plan outlines attacks on corruption and corporation rule to gain control of the next House. It highlights recent Republican indictments and convictions, postal fraud cases, tariff disputes, and a West versus New England struggle over prices and wages. Republicans feel nervous about this anticipated onslaught.
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Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Washington
House of Representatives
West
New England
Republican Congressional Committee
Safety in Theatres Should Protect Boston Public
The proposed legislative bill on theatre safety likely fails to protect Boston adequately. It would weaken Boston's existing fire and building regulations and impose unnecessary extra conditions that could force many theatres to close. Enforcement is muddled between the Board of Aldermen, the building commissioner, and the fire commissioner, reducing effectiveness.
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Boston
Board of Aldermen
State Bill Cuts Boston Clause While Keeping Rest
The legislature considers a bill that eliminates the Boston clause while preserving the law for the rest of the state. Lawmakers debate whether to repeal the Boston provision but keep the broader statute intact for other cities and counties.
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Boston
Senate considers anti smoke bill for Boston relief
Rumors about a senate position on the anti-smoke bill are dismissed as unfounded. The House sent the measure to the Senate for metropolitan Boston relief. Supporters say the bill grants officials authority to abate a nuisance from bituminous smoke enveloping Boston and suburbs.
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Senate
House
Boston
Massachusetts
Newton fire chief seeks expanded water supply
West Newton May 23 Chief W B Randlett of the Newton fire department calls for a larger water supply at Chestnut Hill and Institution Hill in his just issued report He also urges new apparatus including a combination wagon for the Newton station to replace the hose wagon and a chemical.
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West Newton
W. B. Randlett
Newton
Everett Aldermen Confirm Two Of Mayor's Nominees
Everett May 23 The Board of Aldermen confirmed two of the Mayor's appointees Albra W. Kincaid as assessor by 4 to 3 and Joseph C. Howard as registrar of voters by 5 to 1 The nomination of Charles C. Long as city solicitor was laid on the table until next meeting
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Everett
Board of Aldermen
Albra W. Kincaid
Joseph C. Howard
Charles C. Long
Stoneham Republican Club Hosts Rally With Roberts and Jones
Stoneham on May 23 reports Congressman Ernest W. Roberts and Senator George R. Jones as guests at a Republican rally in Merrow Hall. The two speakers delivered addressing on current political topics to a large audience.
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Stoneham
Ernest W. Roberts
George R. Jones
Republican Club
Merrow Hall
Mrs Livermore Attends Melrose Concert Patronesses
In Melrose Highlands Corinthian Hall Mrs Mary A Livermore and Mrs Mary S Houghton served as patronesses at a concert by Mrs Isabel Stantial with the Rheinberger Quartet and Mr Harry F Merrill. A reception followed with the three ladies in the receiving party.
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Melrose
Mary A. Livermore
Mary S. Houghton
Isabel Stantial
Corinthian Hall
Melrose Highlands
Rheinberger Quartet
Harry F. Merrill
Cleveland
C. Schwartz
Edward C. Kavanagh
Dorchester
Royal Rooters
Schwartz
Tessie
Hartford Club
Messrs
F. X. Coveney
James J. Larkin
Edward
Kavanagh
William A. Andrews
Mr. Schwartz
Mass man elected to New York pedagogical chair
Dr. Thomas M. Barnett longtime Springfield school superintendent is elected dean of the New York University School of Pedagogy and professor of methodology. He will assume the post September 1.
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Mass
N. Y
New York
Thomas M. Barnett
Springfield
New York University School of Pedagogy
Is a Harvard Man Worth More Than Any Other
Letter to the editor from Arthur Jones of Boston dated May 23 1904 criticizing perceived bias in government policy toward Harvard graduates after a Moroccan incident. He urges equal protection for all citizens and condemns discrimination by colleges.
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Mindanao
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Army and Navy Journal
United States
Lukban
Samar
Islands
Hong Kong
Manila
Vigan
Luzon
Spain
Harvard
Morocco
Abraham Lincoln
Warvard
Arthur Jones
Boston
George Matthews
Roxbury Court
Matthews
Old Roxbury
W. H. Cody at the De RADU sit Cambridge May 21
W H Cody appears at the De RADU sit in Cambridge on May 21 as part of the event schedule.
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W. H. Cody
Cambridge
Beauty versus character in women debate draws long letter
A reader asks if average women would choose beauty or character. The editor argues that with even slight character, women would choose character, but historical tendency favors beauty. The piece contends character outlasts beauty, and a truly beautiful woman embodies noble character over physical charm.
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A. L. K. Brookline
Mass
Lfe
Phiz
The Sphinx Says and Column Snippets in Peekskill
A collage of quips and cartoons titled What the Sphinx Says includes lines on reputation and buttons, playful remarks about hair color and recipes, reader snippets from Navaho and Charlotte, and a humorous verse about My Kate and her cooking. The items showcase light gossip and social witticisms typical of a local humor column.
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Peekskill
Navaho
Carlotte
O. K
Pete
Gladys
Bingville Bugle
Kate
Bearded Russ Stands Against Nippon in Blossomed War
Jemquin Miller frames a wartime lament where a fisher lad’s world shifts from peaceful nets to global conflict. A chorus of bees, cherry blossoms, and ships gives way to battleships, crimson stains, and a lone youth facing a massive war against Nippon and now Russia.
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Jemquin Miller
All Nippon
Hell
Observant Citizen Anniversary Week Notices Clear Skies
An overview of observant citizen anniversary week opens with calm weather and hopes for continued sun and no rain. Local mentions include a confrontational yet nonfatal incident with a drunken man and a police officer, plus social and civic notices across Roxbury Somerville Chelsea and East Boston highlighting events, personalities, and community concerns.
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Jupiter Pluvius
The Missing Baby Finds Its Way Home at Police Station
A tiny infant wanders into a crowded city street and is found by Policeman Bartell. In a bustling police station the child meets grateful parents, while a reconciled couple upstairs confronts their own past and embraces renewed love as the cradle’s sleeper awakens.
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Bartell
Gladys
New Scott Edition Shown In Half Calf Bindings
Jawly expresses delight and offers a tour of a newly bound edition of Scott. The volume features half calf binding, cold-faced type, hand-made vellum, a rubricated title page, 24 illustrations, terms set at $2 down and $1 a month.
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Jawly
Scott
Had Him Pat Alarmed Faith Curist Incident
A perplexing note describes a burglars threat with a gun pointed at a resident’s head. The exchange includes odd phrases about mind, an alee matter, and confusion over danger, leaving investigators seeking clarification on intent and identity.
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