Perilous auto race calls for speed limits and bans
A Paris to Madrid motor race ends in many deaths and injuries on the first day. The piece urges ending road racing, enforcing speed limits, and moving racers to protected courses, praising Newton police for enforcing rules on Commonwealth avenue boulevard. It warns that excessive speed endangers all on public roads.
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Paris
Madrid
Philippines
Atlantic
Automobile Club
Readville
Newton
Commonwealth Avenue Boulevard
Post Office Scandal Deepens Under Roosevelt Era
Assistant attorney Daniel V. Miller was summarily dismissed for alleged bribe involvement in fraudulent mail cases. Public outcry grows as scandals widen, with calls for reform and potential retirement of Postmaster General Payne amid political maneuvering.
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Daniel V. Miller
Post Office Department
Roosevelt
Washington
Postofice
Grant
Payne
Hanna
War of Monopolies Threatens Public Investors
A editorial warns that a clash between Standard Oil backed by Goulds and Morgan supported Pennsylvania Railroad holders could wipe out hundreds of millions in market value. It argues public protection is needed as monopolistic warfare risks wrecking corporations funded by the public and destabilizing the financial system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Goulds
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cassatt
Morgan
Pennsylvania Securities
Pennsylvania
Local notes on frost, library thefts, and sea tale ending
Observations from a New England town reflect a late summer chill with a heavy frost in New Hampshire and lingering winter winds. Community gossip covers library thefts, a dory voyage to England cut short for a timepiece, street surfacing problems, and a harbor tale of Stealthy Steve ending in a dramatic underwater escape and shark encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Insufficiency of trust legislation cited in Congress
The passage argues that the late Congress failed to provide adequate trust legislation in certain circumstances, noting the potential for serious consequences. The statement highlights perceived insufficiency and calls attention to gaps in legal framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Row Over Roosevelt Signals Ohio Feud in 1904 Nomination
The piece notes a growing split in Ohio Senate politics as Foraker backs Roosevelt for renomination while Hanna as Republican chairman opposes an early convention endorsement. It frames Roosevelt as an accidental president needing strong party backing to secure renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Ohio
Hanna- Foraker
Foraker
Hanna
Republican Committee
Republican Party
Mr. Roosevelt
New York Celebrates 250 Years Since Incorporation
The piece honors New York’s 250th anniversary as a city founded by the Dutch West India Company and later named Amsterdam. It compares early population figures with Boston and Philadelphia, notes New York’s rise to leadership, and lauds its growth, governance, transport, sanitation, philanthropy, education, and civic pride.
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New York
Dutch West India Company
Amsterdam
New Netherlands
Boston
Philadelphia
New World
QUEST BOR Sagheels NX Synopsis of previous chapters
The writer notes a hesitating impulse to deliver a synopsis of prior chapters and questions the usefulness of such a recap. The piece meditates on purpose, meaning, and the value of retelling earlier content before proceeding.
Stealthy Steve Survives Coffin Overboard Turn
Stealthy Steve the Six-Eyed Sleuth plunges from the Lobster into the Pacific in a coffin as a mistaken disposal. He awakens in seawater, struggles to escape, and laments the grim predicament while wondering who arranged the deadly error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Monster shark looms as man watches in fear
A man recalls his blood turning cold when a massive shark surfaced with its mouth wide open and swam straight toward him. The encounter highlights the danger faced by swimmers near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburbington-on the-Hudson
Mlle
Heloise Beaufort
Steve
Lying hose seller sparks rain and rants over faulty gear
A buyer complains last year's 25 foot hose cost 15 cents a foot with five year promises, but found it full of punctures causing drops and sun rain. He vows to buy elsewhere, mocks monopolies, and includes a satirical quip about the Sphinx. Auto Maniacs notes six killed seven injured in France and Spain race debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
Locomotive Hits Laborer in Dover Street Yards
Pasquale Pannichulio a New Haven railroad laborer was struck by a passing locomotive in the Dover street yards yesterday afternoon and was seriously hurt. He received treatment at the General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquale Pannichulio
New Haven Railroad
Dover Street
Pannichulio
Oldest Local Couple Scribners Age Records
Hardwick Vermont notes Mr. and Mrs. Chellis Scribner as one of the area’s oldest couples. He was born July 4, 1812 in Newbury and she on January 16, 1811 in Andover. They married June 14, 1864 in Lowell and are active Baptists.
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Hardwick
Chellis Scribner
Scribner
Newbury
Andover
Lowell
Mass
Baptist Church
East Village
Train Car Romance Sparks Rice and Rings Plot
On a moving train a quarrel between Geoffrey Stone and Bina unfolds into a scheme for a staged reconciliation. Jack proposes a fake wedding ruse with a wedding-porter aiding the plan. Rice, flowers, and a bridal bouquet become props as misunderstandings escalate. Bina confronts Geoffrey about possible marriage and her husband’s reaction.
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Jack
Bina
Geoffrey
Worcester
New York
Albany
Car Abilene
Springfield
Portland
Missus Stone
Boston
Mrs. Stone
Geoffrey Stone
Mr. Stone
Stone
Little backing for Hanna in Roosevelt bid spreads
Washington reports Senator Hanna faces little backing in Ohio for a Roosevelt second term endorsement by the state convention. States favoring Roosevelt include New York, California, Michigan, Maine, Utah, Tennessee, Kentucky, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Oklahoma. A Tacoma despatch notes President Roosevelt's remark to a private banquet: he aims to be president for a full term, preferring a full term over a partial one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Ohio
Roosevelt
Indiana
Fairbanks
South
New York
California
Michigan
Maine
Utah
Tennessee
Kentucky
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Tacoma
Foster
United States
British envoy Sir Michael Herbert hosted at Delmonico's
A May 25 dinner in New York by the Pilgrims of the United States honored British ambassador Sir Michael Herbert at Delmonico's. Bishop Potter sat with Secretary Shaw and Wayne MacVeagh. Secretary Root attended to the guest of honor. Herbert noted the London Choate banquet as a precedent and voiced hope for improving Anglo Irish relations in America.
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New York
Pilgrims
United States
Delmonico’s
Michael Herbert
Bishop Potter
Michael
Shaw
Wayne MacVeagh
Root
Mr. Choate
London
England
America
Emerson Anniversary Dinner in New York Observed
A Society of American Authors dinner at the Waldorf Astoria commemorated Emerson with books relics and portraits on display. Notables present included Chan cellor MacCracken President Schurman and Eastman Johnson. Julia Ward Howe sent a regretful letter.
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New York
Emerson
Society of American Authors
Waldorf-Astoria
Symonds
London
Eastman Johnson
Henry W. Longfellow
Erastus S. Ransom
Mark Harvey Liddell
Edwin Markham
Henry Watterson
MacCracken
University of New York
J. G. Schurman
Cornell
William M. Leipziger
Julia Ward Howe
Edwin Arnold
Schurman
Lovers of the Queen Banquet Marks King Edward Date Change
The British Charitable Association in Boston held a smoke talk at the Copley Square Hotel to honor King Edward VII on Feb 18 the king's birthday. About 75 members attended with President Thomas T. Stokes noting Victoria's birthday shift and celebrating a future coronation banquet. Music and songs followed with Ralph Cartoof I. W. Murray and Frank McCarthy assisting as Edward Record played the piano. God Save the King closed the evening.
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British Charitable Association
Victoria
Edward VII
Copley Square
Thomas T. Stokes
Edward
Edward Record
Ralph Cartoof
I. W. Murray
Frank McCarthy
God Save the King
Brother Hilduard Visits House of the Angel Guardian
The Rev Brother Hilduard of Montreal visits the House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury for an annual canonical visitation to report on the institution’s standing and conduct. He holds honors from Belgium Spain Portugal Italy the Sultan of Turkey Pope Leo VIII and the French government.
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Brother Hilduard
Montreal
Brothers of Charity
Italy
Turkey
Leo VIII
Eight Hour Day Bill Reconsidered In State Senate
Senator Sullivan moved to reconsider the rejection of the eight hour day for public employees. The motion prevailed 9 to 13 and the Senate declined to reject the bill 14 to 18. Other actions included parkway funding postponed, amendments on a constitutional petition debated, and the Luce direct nominations bill rejected. Representative Good of Roxbury won a rail wage victory for brakemen on freight trains, shifting to a three brakemen per train requirement.
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Sullivan
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Appleton
Apsey
Bemis
Chandler
Fletcher
Goff
How
Newell
Nye
Osgood
Porter
Sampson
Skinner
Tufts
Brackett
Bagley
Clerke
Dyar
H. S
House
Mletcher
Middlesex
Suffolk
State Board of Health
Boston
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Luce
Luce Joint Caucus
Cole
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Boston Gas Consolidation
Good
Roxbury
Carey
Dowse
Nantucket Beach
Ransder
A Contented Man Appears In Flannel Garb And Offers Comfort
A lively early 20th century ad extols a contented man in a flannel suit and neat attire. It promises affordable, comfortable clothing including flannel or serge suits from ten to eighteen dollars, Madras or Cheviot shirts, straw hats and summer accessories at modest prices to ease heat and irritation.
Foster Verdict Expected by Senate in Raymond Case
Senator Harry C. Foster faces a Senate verdict today after a special investigation committee finalizes a brief report likely to favor Foster. George J. Raymond had charged him, and the committee will hold a preliminary session before the full Senate meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Foster
George J. Raymond
Special Investigation Committee
Senate
Foster
Satisfied Feeling From Adler Clothing
Those who buy from top merchant tailors look good, but Adler clothing offers similar style at about half the price. Adler, Bros. & Co. of Rochester, N Y, supplies the garments through agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Adler, Bros. & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Adler
Acting Mayor Dolan Vetoes Armstrong License Request
President Dolan serving as acting Mayor vetoed M F Armstrong’s bid for a musical and vaudeville license atoulhurst Park West Roxbury after the Board of Police refused the license. The veto was sent to the licenses committee for review.
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Dolan
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Doyle
Collins
M. F. Armstrong
Board of Police
Committee On Licenses
Boys Make Good Music at Juvenile Brass Band Benefit
The Juvenile Brass Band of the Leopold Morse Home performed at Potter Hall to a large audience. The orphans' band displayed improving instruction with a varied program and much applause. Proceeds fund another year of instruction for the home’s youths.
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Leopold Morse
Potter Hall
Woman's Leg Found in Cambridge Dump Near Ginn & Co Plant
A woman's right leg was found in a Binney street dump near Ginn & Co in Cambridge last evening. Police initially suspected foul play but medical examination suggested amputation due to disease. The limb, cut below the knee, belonged to a woman about five feet five inches tall. investigators planned further inquiry today.
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Binney Street
Cambridge
Ginn & Co
Municipal Lighting Plant Planned for Mansfield
At a special town meeting Mansfield voters approved building a municipal lighting plant and authorized issuing bonds of 40000 dollars at four percent interest for 380 years to fund the project.
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Mansfield
Miss Peck Sets Sights On Sorata Highest Peak Quest
Miss Annie Peck, famed Boston climber, plans a summer ascent of Sorata in Bolivia seeking the hemisphere’s highest peak. She argues Sorata stands taller than Aconcagua and then plans to scale Chachani in Peru for archaeological study and to visit a supposed pygmy city near Lima.
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Miss Peck
Sorata
New World
Annie Peck
Boston
Bolivia
Mt. Sorata
Chili
Mt. Chachani
Peru
Lima
E. C. White
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Boston Post the
Representative Democratic Paper
New England
Charley Hoyt
Charles H. Hoyt
Daily Post
Francis Hurtubis, Jr
Shirley
Lexington
Malden Historical Society
Bz2ra
A. Stevens
Dexter Street
North End Park
Marblehead
Concord
Longfellow
Congregational
Governor Robinson
Congregational Club
Newton Newkirk
Bor
Sagheels
Sphinx
Mrs. Chellis Scribner
Mrs. Chellis
Sunday Post
Ethel Edgarton
P. O. Box
Herbert
Yore
House OF Angel Guardian
Raymond
Oak Hall
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