New Haven’s bid to control Boston & Maine stock strengthens
The New Haven Railroad moved to have itself named trustee over 110,000 shares of Boston & Maine stock, a step that appeared to solidify control as of yesterday afternoon despite ongoing uncertainty. Details continue on page 3.
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Boston & Maine
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
United States of America
United States Circuit Court
Woman Shot Dead in Manchester at Sturdivant Home
In Manchester New Hampshire Miss S J Robinson a housekeeper for George H Sturdivant was shot at her doorway near Cohas avenue and Mammoth road by an unseen assailant. The volley fired through a window left her mortally wounded and she died. The crime is described as mysterious with continued coverage on page 3 fifth column.
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N. H
S. J. Robinson
George H. Sturdivant
Sturdivant
Cohas Avenue
Mammoth Road
Old City Reservoir
Mayor Hibbard’s plan to consolidate city departments stalls
The Board of Aldermen delayed the consolidation of the public grounds and park departments after Democrats mostly opposed the ordinance amendment. Aldermen Anderson and Brand split from Republicans, voting to table the measure until the next meeting despite Alderman Cotton's push for passage.
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Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Ellery Clark
Park Department
Alderman Anderson
Alderman Brand
Cotton
Mayor pressed over 60 age laborers discharge
Board criticizes mayor for removing many workers over 60 in Roxbury paving yard. Only Louis Clark and Alderman Cotton oppose a resolution urging reinstatement pending a pension commission report. Curley cites 22 affected in Roxbury yard. The consolidation ordinance failed 8 to 4 amid Democratic opposition. Continued on Page 5-Third Column.
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Cotton
Curley
Roxbury
Committee On Public Improvements
Mrs Elsie Vanderbilt Granted Interlocutory Divorce
In New York on May 25 Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt received an interlocutory divorce from Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt after Justice O Gorman upheld a referee's finding of misconduct. The decree allows Mrs Vanderbilt to remarry during Mr Vanderbilt's lifetime, but bars him from remarriage during hers. custody of their son William H Vanderbilt goes to Mrs Vanderbilt.
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Elsie French Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
New York
O’gorman
William H. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Divorce Case Details Revealed in Referee Report
The decree excludes alimony, with the referee McClure noting testimony from Vanderbilt’s valet about misconduct on a Virginia railroad train a year ago. Elsie French Vanderbilt, linked to Francis Ormond French and several railroads, married Vanderbilt in 1900. The split followed Mrs. Vanderbilt filing for divorce as he sailed to England, with their separation occurring months prior.
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Vanderbilt
Virginia
Elsie French
Francis Ormond French
Manhattan Trust Company
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
England
Oakland Farm
Newport
Tuxedo
N. Y
Tragedy in Kalamazoo: Carl Nelson Dies After Jewelry Store Robbery arrest
Carl Nelson, jailed on complicity charges in Kalamazoo jewelry store robbery, died of suspected poison moments after officers served a warrant. Earlier, J W Leonard was arrested for stealing jewelry and cash from M H Bell store, with Nelson named as the guilty party.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Carl
Harriet C. Lord
Waltham
Mass
Carl Nelson
M. H. Bell
J. W. Leonard
Nelson
Shean
Bell Store
Ettmann
Winter sports restored and new student council formed
At a Harvard athletic committee meeting last night winter sports were restored and a new student council was instituted. The council will wield significant power over attendance scholarships and student affairs in relations with the faculty.
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Harvard Athletic Committee
Student council formed to oversee athletics and discipline
In response to a student petition the faculty restored athletic schedules and created a powerful student council. The body will supervise every athlete, access college records, and can recommend to the faculty on rule breaches. Mass meetings fall under its oversight and disaffected students face bans from college activities.
Wagner's two-base hit sinks Pittsburg in opener
Hans Wagner delivers a two-base hit that gives Boston Nationals the win in the first game against Pittsburg. Boston Americans extend their streak to three victories over St. Louis. Upcoming intercollegiate trials will test coaching methods as well as athletes. Davey opposes any sign by St. Louis club to race track men. Forty two women compete in qualifying rounds for the Boston golf championship. Cornell's crew is reassigned again with Courtney promising to race despite a reduced crew.
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Hans Wagner
Boston Nationals
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Davey
Boston
Cornell
Courtney
New England Forecast: Fair Warmer Tuesday Showers Wednesday
Washington reports New England will have fair and warmer Tuesday with showers Wednesday. Winds shift from southerly to westerly as a fresh south wind develops along the coast.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Decoration Day Trolley Service Details
Boston and Worcester trolley line runs from Park Square with cars every quarter hour. Subway cars connect with extra cars at Chestnut Hill. Fare prices are low.
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Park Square
Chestnut Hill
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