Women silk mill strikers fail to meet Governor on Beacon Hill
A Newton delegation of women strikers arrived at Boston for a meeting with Governor Greenhalge but found him unavailable. Led by Charlotte Smith, they toured Beacon Hill in drizzle, forming no march, and returned to Newton after learning the governor could not be interviewed. Their funds are low while support from the Central Labor Union persists.
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Newton
Boston
Charlotte Smith
Miss Smith
State House
Beacon Hill
Httle
Doric Hall
Jack Adams
Central Labor Union
Boys knocked into water by train near South Bay crossing
Two boys aged 8 and 9 were struck into the water by a 2 PM inbound train on the South Bay D bridge off the New York & New England line. Norman Morrison escaped unharmed and was sent home. John Cotter suffered a compound jaw fracture and internal injuries and was moved to City Hospital, with risk of death.
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South Bay
D Bridge
New York & New England
Norman Morrison
Chapman Street
John Cotter
Morrison
Cotter
Bath to Build Four Masted Schooner of 3 Tons
A Bath letter reports Hon. William Rogers will soon start a large four masted schooner of about 3 tons, first class and speedy, with work likely to begin mid next month and finish around November first. The prior vessel by Rogers was the Three Marys, launched over two years ago, signaling a revival of Bath shipyards. Also noted is the pilot beat Hesper Number Five from Simpson's dry dock after repairs, and the Iceberg under Captain Carver from New York for Valparaiso reported speaking April 8 at lat 15 south, long 5 west.
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Bath
William Rogers
Rogers
Hesper
Simpson
Carver
New York
Valparaiso
Long
Public meeting on rapid transit in Everett
Everett Board of Trade held a public meeting in Everett Hall last night to discuss rapid transit. Representative Bennett presided with speakers Captain Joseph W Meigs and Hon E Moody Boynton supporting their elevated road plans, and Osborne Howes of the Rapid Transit Commission also spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Board of Trade
Everett Hall
Representative Bennett
Joseph W. Meigs
E. Moody Boynton
Osborne Howes
Rapid Transit Commission
Park Plans Illustrated At Newton Meeting
Metropolitan Park Commission and State Board of Health outlined river Charles improvements with speech map and view to a near full Eliot Hall audience. Francis A. Dewson presided while William B. de las Casas landscape the plans with Charles Hillett and F. E. Stearns detailing the proposals despite drizzling rain.
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River Charles
Metropolitan Park Commission
State Board of Health
Eliot Hall
Newton
Francis A. Dewson
Garden City Improvement Association
William B. de Las Casas
Charles Hillett
F. E. Stearns
Victorian Birthday Banquet Links Massachusetts with Britain
A Boston gathering of British Charitable Society members and local leaders marked Victoria’s birthday with elaborate decor, toasts, and speeches. Governor Greenhalge praised the Queen, while naval and army officers from Bermuda and the Grenadier Guards received warm acknowledgments. The event included numerous society presidents, dignitaries, and musicians, closing with Auld Lang Syne and a Harvard Canadian Club reception.
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Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Victoria
Army
Blake
Boston Harbor
Wilkinson
Boston
Fisher-Rowe
Grenadier Guards
Her Majesty’s Army
Bogton
Beresford
Norris
John B. Keating
James Wemyss
James Lamb
Queen Victoria
Lamb
Hieland
John McGaw
Scots Charitable
Charles B. Casey
Pryce Edwards
Welsh Association
Superintendent Roberts
Davis Street
Adented
George H. Bartlett
Canada's Sons Celebrate at Vendome Hotel Dinner
The sons of Harvard, born in Canada, gathered at the Vendome Hotel to celebrate the British Navy and her Majesty's natal day. The dinner at the Vendome marked the festive tribute to the sailors and the crown.
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Harvard
Canada
Vendome
Blood Is Thicker, British American Banquet Honors US Navy
A May dinner at St James's Hall in London celebrated Rear Admiral Erben Captain Mahan and officers of the Chicago with Lord George Hamilton presiding. Amb Bayard and other dignitaries attended as guests praised the U.S. and Britain in a reconciliatory spirit.
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Parker’s
Society
Victoria
Robert Provan
Association
J. C. A. Wilkinson
Her Majesty’s Navy
Alderman Sanford
Fisher- Rowe
Grenadier Guards
Bermuda
John McGaw
Scots’ Charitable Society
Charles W. Casey
Charitable Irish Society
Pryce Edwards
The
Welsh
Frank Hartley
William Lodge
Frank Cordingley
Thomas Tyler
J. S. Cordingley
George H. Beadle
Edward Spencer Booth
J. Albert Wish
A. G. Merser
Thomas Ryan
John Gledhill
FF. W. Acombe
C. Earle Williams
Grimfield Coxwell
England
George H. Jordan
Bridgewater
Mass
Edward Axtell
Thomas D
London
Erbin
Captain Mahan
United States
Chicago
St. James’s Hall
Lord George Hamilton
Erben
Bayard
Earl of Carlisle
Hornby
Great Britain
George Hamilton
Cleveland
Boston
America
United States Navy
Naval Review
New York
Lion
Broadway
Lord Roberts
India
Mahan
Patrick Collins
William C. Whitney
John Hay
Salem Aldermen Act on Engine Repair and Fire Wagons
The Salem Board of Aldermen voted to repair the damaged old engine and, with the lower branch, to purchase a chemical wagon. They held an executive session to hear complaints against Officer Miller from Patrick Tansey and Thomas Burke. William Hussey was confirmed as superintendent of Union Bridge and all mayoral special officers were confirmed.
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Salem
Salem Board of Aldermen
Miller
Patrick Tansey
Thomas Burke
Tansey
Burke
William Hussey
Union Bridge
Turner
BU Students Perform German Language Plays In Hall
Boston University students enjoy a German language program with performances in Jacob Sleeper Hall. Profits from the afternoon shows support a philosophical fellowship, and Marie Taylor as Cupid draws praise for charm and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Jacob Sleeper
Die Respectable Gesellschaft
Marie Taylor
Taylor
Cupid
God of Love
Two Domestic Workers in Creighton House Dispute Theft
Annie Murphy remains employed at Creighton House on Tremont Street while Cassie Doherty was dismissed and jailed at Lagrange Street station after being accused of stealing Annie's cash and corsets. Doherty later returned most of the stolen items.
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Annie Murphy
Cassie Doherty
New Creighton House
Tremont Street
Annie
Cassie
Lagrange Street
Wild life of Charles Phelps charms New York gossip
A Boston born son of Charles A. Phelps, Charles Harris Phelps, rose from Harvard student to globe trotter famed for daring feats. His mother in law’s Paris will imposes a divorce condition for inheritance. He lived in Paris with Eleanor Pell, then traveled through Asia and Europe facing danger, once swimming the Hellespont.
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Charles Harris Phelps
Boston
New York
Eleanor Livingston Pell
John Augustus
Susan M. Pell
Pell
Pau
France
Post
Phelps
England
Rue St. Dominique
Paris
Harvard College
Charles A. Phelps
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Boston Latin School
van Alen
Cleveland
United States
Italy
Albany
Union
Harvard
American Jockey Clubs
Metropolitan Bar Association
Geographical Societies
Tammany
Asia
China
India
Afghanistan
Persia
Russia
Harris Charles Livingston Phelps
Hellespont
Connecticut
Sale Opens for Model Clothing Co Stock in Boston Store
Owners of the Model Clothing Co formerly Geo H Fenno & Co announce closure July 1 due to weak business. They offer stock at buyer set prices, have secured a long lease and will make extensive alterations before fall. Attend to buy good clothing at unusually low Boston prices.
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Model Clothing Co
Geo. H. Fenno & Co
Boston
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VUST
New England
Steinhardt, Heidelberg & Co
Messrs. Steinhardt, Heidelberg & Co
Marseilles
Watch & Chain
Lal
Scott
Scott & Towne
S.Y
Chapman Strees
New England Bridge
Everett
Queen Vic
George Perry
British Charitable Society
Navy
Little
Isle
Charles Carter
J. M. Kewer
John F. Cusick
Francis Deane
J. Gwillim
C. W. Nodwell
A. Byford
J. C. Calhoun
George A. Drysdale
Arthur Beresford
Thomas H. Norris
George Halliday
Samuel R. Yates
Isaac Riley
Charlies Haigh
Thomas Jackson
John T. Lodge
Charles
Sachusetts Normal Art School
John Price
Edward A. Whiting
Michael Sheenan
William J. Jobling
Jesse Woodbury
Hidmund T. Lamb
E. F. Glennan
Edmund J. Lamb
William A. Ruddick
David M. Balfour
Dr. J. W. Sawyer
Alex D. Cairns
George B. Perry
John Hopkins
Brother Perry
Greenharge
Sanford
T. H. Norris
Nelson
Army and Navy
Harvard Canadian Club
Bayly
Casper Key
Tartar
Stewart
Norton
de Sumichrast
Wendell
J. A. Gordon
Hopkins
Hamilton
Fleet
Eliot
Dean Briggs
E. J
E. W. Cox
B. W.S. Thompson
George Parsons
Estroussa
Corp Ovan
Garde Tits
Congol
Douglas, Brockton
MASA
W. L. Douglas
Beecause
Shanover ST
U.S
Salem Board Acts
B.U
Chas, H. Phelps
Bostonian
Harvardite
Scotland
Africa
Flyer
Albany Law School
Ira Harris
Porter, Lowrey & Soren
Turner & Kirkland, Jr
Europe
Caspian Sea
Georgia
Caucasus
Constantinople
Leander
Xerxes
Athens
Alps
Pyrenees
Spain
Washington St
Corner Beach
Chas, Green & Co
Clothiers, Tailors and Outfitters
Mel
Krey’s
Washington Street
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