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Washington Street
New York
A. Frank Richardson
Tribune Building
E. A. Grozier
Boston Fire Reports Compare Findings and Calls
A City Council committee report on recent Boston fires lauds thoroughness of investigations by two panels while urging stronger building construction as the key to prevention. It backs permanent fire department staffing, more apparatus, water for hydrants, buried electric lines, and improved storage inspections as essential steps.
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Boston
Boston Gas Trust Bills Clash Over Charter, Debt Plan
Lawmakers Lyford and Joy clash on Boston gas bills as Lyford seeks to cancel a 1.5 million note and revoke the Bay State Gas charter while enabling stock issues above 500,900 dollars. Joy would allow consolidation including franchises. The author urges avoiding any plan that makes the public pay interest on gifted franchise value and calls for a settlement that honors that principle before legislative time runs out.
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Mr. Lyford
Mr. Joy
Boston Gas Trust
Bay State Gas Company
Boston
State House
Day of Memories Memorial Day Joins Nation in Gratitude
The article reflects on Memorial Day evolving from a sorrowful remembrance of fallen soldiers to a national holiday that honors all who contributed to the nation's life. It notes reduced rancor and increased gratitude for those who served in war and in civilian life, strengthening unity and patriotism.
Confidence in Boston Gas Business Depends on Reform
The gas industry in Boston lacks public confidence due to current problems. Restoring trust requires removing the elements that have eroded faith in a company once solid a decade ago, now embodied by Mr. J.
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Boston
Edward Addicks Should Withdraw From Gas Trust Role
The article urges Edward Addicks to resign as head of the gas trust, arguing his withdrawal is needed by public sentiment and many on his own board. It hopes he will retire gracefully if possible to avoid further harm to the projects and company.
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Edward Addicks
Mr. Addicks
Addicks
Gas Trust
Court injunction to bar Sunday gates at World’s Fair
State court issues first injunction preventing World’s Fair directors from closing gates on Sunday. Federal case under Olney’s instructions may decide this week, possibly prompting another injunction. Moral questions settled by last Sunday’s opening. the public enjoyed an educational privilege. The nation will accept the court’s ruling on legality of Sunday opening.
Boston Journal Implies Conflicting Views On World’s Fair
The Boston Journal questions whether Sunday at the World’s Fair reflected greed and lawlessness in Chicago or a national uplift through works of genius and industry. An editorial notes Massachusetts did not join in the Chicago nullification movement and treats the Massachusetts building as a rebuke.
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Boston Journal
World's Fair Grounds
White City
Journal
Massachusetts
Chicago
General Osborne Calls for Pension Reform on Memorial Day
General Francis A Osborne criticizes pension lists as flawed and corrupted by agents urging fraud. He urges Grand Army of the Republic to lead reforms during the national memorial to wartime heroes. Farnham Post is praised for its stand and reform-minded example. Memorial Day underscores the call for purifying pension rolls.
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Francis A. Osborne
Union
Grand Army of the Republic
Farnham Post
Grand Army
Petition for safer electric streetcars prompts fender debate
Petitioners demand better safeguards on electric streetcars to protect pedestrians and children. They argue current fenders are dangerous and ineffective, urging immediate adoption of security measures to prevent accidents on public streets.
Notable society notes and local events from the region
Ex Governor Ames retreats to North Easton amid rumors of a gas company presidency. Frank Peenan wears the same coat as a notable stage role. Grand Army Commander Weissert to attend a June gathering. Mai ried Elizabeth Ames and Jayne announced. Bradford Colt de Wolf and Countess Gargantini engagement. Rev Alsop Leffingwell resigns as rector effective June 1. Ida Prescott Bigelow Eldredge to wed Franklin Quimby Brown June 12. Ex Congressman Sherman Hoar enjoys a North Shore drive. Haverhill Gazette debuts eight pages with renewed vigor. Museum benefit creates mystery over a money gift package to George W. Wilson.
Mystic Shrine Gift Brings Old Names To Front
The gift carries a motto about memory and aging. Mr. Wilson learns the donors are Mystic Shrine members beloved in town. Boston high water chief William J. Welch recalls papers from Greeley era as a young seller, while Thurlow Weed opposed Johnson. Judge Woodbury admires electric cars and avoids them. Ex naval clerk John Ferguson, known for a white mane and silk hat, hosts a June open house with shipmates in Charlestown, windows framing a procession.
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Mr. Wilson
Sons of the Desert
Mystic Shrine
William J. Welch
Boston
High Water Service
Welch
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
Thurlow Weed
Johnson
Albany Journal
Tom Reilly
Thomas Reilly
John Ferguson
Charlestown
Monument Square
Witty miscellany and quips from multiple papers
A collage of humorous lines and cartoons, including remarks on fashion, etiquette, boxing, and domestic life. Snippets reference snappy one liners about crinoline, pinmoney, frame-worthy dealers, jockey honesty, and a parade of clever wordplay from various city newspapers.
Memorial Day Recap of Balloons Sports and Regattas
A year ago on Memorial Day a huge crowd watched the Post’s balloon ascent on the Common. Boston and Cleveland split baseball games. Harvard beat Princeton. BAA cricket and Jersey divers faced Longwood. Local football, hurling, and yacht regattas added to a day of sun and pageantry with prizes from newspaper coupons.
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Cleveland
Spiders
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Princeton
Cambridge
Crimson
Tigers
Longwood Grounds
Athens
Dorchester
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South Boston Yacht Club
Commonwealth Yacht Club
Four Handed Piano Pair in Hostess's Home
In a Fliegende Blatter snippet, two young women perform four handed piano pieces at a hostess's gathering. One girl is identified as the hostess's daughter, while the other is described as her accomplice.
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Fliegende Blatter
Onward Be Thy Song Forever by A T Clapp
A. T. Clapp signs a brief verse with a line about pure, sweet song and strength and knowledge. The note is dated from Auburndale's Arundel Street and presents a poetic dedication.
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A. T. Clapp
Boston Post Editor Seeks Best Aesthetic Post
An address acrostic from the editor seeks the best aerostic on the phrase Boston Post. The note hints at a creative contest or call for ideas, with emphasis on stylistic wording and publication tone.
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Eulalie Departs for West Point Amid Naval Salutes
May 29 New York report describes Infanta Eulalie leaving Hotel Savoy aboard the Monmouth for West Point. Aboard escort included Saragossa Band and police units while ships Newark Philadelphia and Aquidaban fired salutes. Princess dined aboard and viewed Hudson scenery before arriving at West Point at 1 45 PM to a distant salute.
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Saragossa
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Horace Porter
Monmouth
Newark
Gherardi
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Tappen
O’donohue
Colonel Langdon
Colonel Miller
J. I. C. Clarke
Four Gas Bills Introduced by Gas Investigating Committee
Four bills were introduced in the House by the gas investigating committee. One is a precautionary measure to guard against futures like the Massachusetts Panamas. Mr Joy's plan consolidates five Boston area gas companies into Boston United Gas Company with a court valued capital and appraisers report guiding share distribution. Mr Lyford's bill seeks to revoke Bay State Gas Company charter and creates a six month window to cancel a 4.5 million obligation with possible stock issuance, subject to commissioners' valuation. The precautionary bill mandates written intercompany investments approved by the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners and public access to records, plus board notices on price changes and manufacturer methods.
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Galloupe
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Parker C. Chandler
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Dorchester
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Bay State
Boston United Gas Company
Supreme Court
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Bay State Gas Company
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Supreme Judicial Court
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Patriotism in City Schools Memorial Day Exercises
City elementary schools held Memorial Day programs with flag salutes. speakers included Capt J G B Adams Col Harrington Maj Jones Col Matthews General Blackmer and Col C E Hapgood. Pupils at multiple schools wore flags and performed readings songs and recitations praising the flag.
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J. G. B. Adams
Post 92
Corps
S. W
Eliot
Bunker
Bowdoin School
Winthrop School
Swan
Wells School
C. E. Hapgood
Dimick
Funeral of Prof. Moses G. Farmer Held in Boston
The remains of Prof. Moses G. Farmer arrived from Chicago on Sunday and were taken to Charles Carleton Coffin’s residence at 81 Dartmouth Street. Public obsequies occurred at South Congregational Church with ministers Rev. Edward Everett Hale Rev. Bover and Rev. Augustus Caldwell. pallbearers included Elihu Thomson and Horace G. Parker. Interment is planned tomorrow in Elliot Cemetery, Maine.
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Chicago
Charles Carleton Coffin
Dartmouth Street
South Congregational Church
Edward Everett Hale
Bover
New York
Augustus Caldwell
Ipswich
Elihu Thomson
Horace G. Parker
Selfridge
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Elliot (Me
Chelsea Common Council Adopts Ambulance Purchase Inquiry
The Chelsea Common Council met with President Putnam absent. Councilman Roberts was elected president pro tem. They ordered bids for edgestones and formed a joint standing committee with the Board of Aldermen to decide on purchasing an ambulance for the city. Adjourned for two weeks.
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Chelsea
Reckless Driver Injures Woman Near Pemberton Square
Elvee Wigdowski, driving near Pemberton square, struck Catherine O. F. Harris and injured her. Police arrested him, and he paid $8 in court.
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Elvee Wigdowski
Pemberton Square
Catherine O. F. Harris
Excursions for the people to Chicago World’s Fair
The Post reports arrangements by the World’s Columbian Tourist Company to provide nearby accommodations and a price scale for observers to visit Chicago for the World's Fair. The plan aims to ease travel costs and ensure comfort for readers unable to arrange the trip on their own.
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Five by the Ruts to Chicago and Return
A travel package offers six days in a comfortable room near the fair with baggage transfer to hotel and depot. Includes six admissions to the World’s Fair and tickets for the Spira Tower and Great Spectatorium.
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Exposition Grounds
Spiral Tower
Spira Tower
Round Trip to Chicago With Six Day Board and Falls Stop
A rail fare offer to Chicago and return includes six days board and lodging at a good hotel or select boarding house on the South Side Back Bay area, six admissions to the Fair, ten outside entertainment tickets, baggage transfer to and from hotel and depot, and a six hour stopover at Niagara Falls during the go or return journey.
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Back Bay
Niagara Falls
Boston Post cheap trip registration notice
The Boston Post opens registration books for three cheap trips at the World’s Columbian Tourist Company office 30 Ames Building. Two dollars due at registration, three dollars within ten days on contract delivery, and the remaining balance at departure. If railroad rates fall, reductions apply to all trips.
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Boston Post
World’s Columbian Tourist Company
Ames Building
Payment methods for World's Fair delation communications
If in person calls are inconvenient, send name and registration fee by check post office order or registered letter payable to Post Publishing Company. Address all communications to the World’s Fair delation manager Post Boston MA.
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Pillsbury not to lead Lizzie Borden case delays end
The Boston Home Journal notes Attorney General Pillsbury will not conduct the government case against Lizzie Borden, removing a delay pretext and arguing the accused woman has suffered sustained injustice since the outset.
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Boston Home Journal
Pillsbury
Lizzie Borden
Legislation Urged to Retain Doogue in Boston
The Saturday Evening Gazette urges the Legislature to reconsider its action and provide a special provision to retain Mr. Doogue’s services in Boston. It warns that losing him would bring substantial loss and minimal gains.
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Saturday Evening Gazette
Boston
Doogue
Northwest Cordage Works President Rogers Found Dead
The body of C. S. Rogers, head of the Northwestern Cordage Works, was recovered from the Mississippi River two and a half miles below the bridge he leaped from, following his suicide on May 19.
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C. S. Rogers
Northwestern Cordage Works
Mississippi River
Brookline Plans June Hearing on Gas Pipe Petition
At a Brookline Selectmen meeting last night it was voted to grant a hearing on June 19 regarding the Boston Gas Light Company petition to lay pipes in Brookline streets.
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Brookline
Boston Gas Light Company
Letter to the Editor from South Boston Reader
A May 2 letter from South Boston thanks the Post for its law coupon and says the reader received as good advice as paid guidance. Signed JF.
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South Boston
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