Safeguards for Savings Banks Should Not Be Weakened
A 1902 act shields savings banks from sharing offices with national banks and restricts overlapping leadership. The proposed bill would let savings bank commissioners relax these rules before the act is even in effect July 1, risking violations, embezzlement, and public harm for convenience of a few institutions.
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National Bank, Trust Company
Bank of Discount
National Bank
Discount
Savings Bank Commissioners
Aldermanic reform bill eyed in Boston politics
Senator Dyar's bill to change how Aldermen are elected in Boston advances through the Senate and toward a likely enactment by the Republican majority. The plan would nominate eight candidates per party and elect the top 13, creating minority representation that could empower five Aldermen to block loans and appropriations, effectively tying up city government.
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Dyar
Boston
Senate
House
House panel favors modest auto speed limits change
A sub committee drafted automobile legislation that would keep the current speed limits of 10 mph in the city and 15 mph in the country, allowing local authorities to lower these limits by by law. The measure aims at safety and manageable driving, with self-regulation seen in Boston where 10 mph would be overly strict in many areas.
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Committee On Ways and Means
House
Boston
School Street
Ob Cbe
Greater
Franklin Park
Restraint urged on high speed in country driving
The piece argues chauffeurs should slow for personal safety and that country roads require statutory restraint. It praises the Legislature for not allowing speeds above 15 miles per hour and endorses proposed rules on registration, licensing, numbering, and penalties for violations to enhance public security.
Open inquiry urged after hospital strychnine deaths
The Post urges full public investigation into the Long Island Hospital strychnine incident where a druggist gave four patients a deadly dose. Two died, two survived. the druggist was discharged quietly, and the board faces accusations of secrecy. A minority report may be presented to demand complete facts.
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Long Island
Post
Alice N. Lincoln
Henry Dobbins
Long Island Hospital
The
Roosevelt Opens Public Push For Second Term
The piece praises President Roosevelt for openly declaring he seeks another term and for signaling through Hanna that the Ohio convention should indorse him as a favorite son. It argues this frank approach enhances his standing and marks a superior style of politics over back-room methods, noting some readers may still vote for him even without a pledge to support.
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Bill
Bill the
Halfred Bedammit
Hawkshaw
Roosevelt
Hanna
Ohio
the Post
Theodore Roosevelt
Eveline Constantine noted in old playhouse era obituary
An elderly actress known as Eveline Constantine died at age 67 from heart disease at her home last Tuesday. She starred in the Theatre Comique era with Jason Wentworth as manager and was famed for The French Spy. Interment is today.
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Rodney F. Paytow
Eveline Constantine
Yine Place
Theatre Comique
Mme. Constantine
Jason Wentworth
W. H. Bartholomew
James S. Maffitt
Marlboro Men Carry The Day In State Senate Action
Lawmakers approved a Marlboro bill authorizing a 25000 debt for sewerage costs with most funds drawn from the State treasury. Reps Brigham and Mitchell led cross party support, defeating opposition from Boston Democrats. The tax bill on state property used for business passed to engrossment.
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House
Marlboro
Brigham
Mitchell
Committee On Cities
Ways and Means Committee
Boston
Messrs. Brigham
Mrs Roosevelt Heads to Groton and Albany for Family Events
Mrs. Roosevelt with her sister-in-law Mrs. W. S. Cowles leaves Washington for Groton Mass to visit sons Theodore and Kermit at school. Miss Roosevelt travels to Albany N Y to be bridesmaid next Tuesday at Ruth Pruyn and David M. Goodrich wedding. Mrs Roosevelt will join in Albany after Groton.
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Ruth Pruyn
David M. Goodrich
St. Peter’s Church
Albany
Alice Roosevelt
Robert C. Pruyn
President Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
Washington
Venezuelan decree cuts port customs time for ships
The Official Gazette reports a presidential decree suspending customs at La Vela Quanta Puerto Sucre Guiria Cano Colorado and Ciudad Bolivar for 30 days for European steamers 15 days for US ships 10 days for West Indies Demerara vessels and 2 days for Trinidad and Grenada ships. The June 11 start date applies. The Juan Griego customs house on Margarita Island moves to Port Lemar.
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la Vela
Quanta
Puerto Sucre
Guiria
Cano
Colorado
Ciudad Bolivar
Europe
Venezuelan
United States
West Indies
Demerara
Venezuela
Trinidad
Granada
Juan Griego
Margarita Island
Port Lemar
Venezuela ports closed as Castro shifts revolution drive
In Washington on May 28 the Vene zuelan legation says President Castro's decree closing ports is part of his campaign against revolutionists. Most ports named, except Bolivar and La Vela, are deemed minor and now controlled by rebels.
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Washington
Castro
Bolivar
la Vela
Pork Plant Fire Causes Major Damage At Allegheny City
Fire ripped through the O. Dietrich & Sons pork packing plant in Allegheny City, starting in an overheated smokehouse and causing about 100000 dollars in damage. No injuries reported. insurance coverage stands at 80000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
O. Dietrich & Sons, Pork Packers
Allegheny City
Sailor Suits for Boys Ages 3 to 8
All wool blue serge sailor outfits priced at 52.50. Knee breeches feature front lining patent elastic waistband and taped seams. Blouse shows a deep sailer collar with three rows of red soutache braid and silk embroidered shield. Best value at this price.
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