Elevator plan for subway sparked by Park Street exits
A Boston Post interview with the Subway Commission reveals the West End railroad blocked elevated access by refusing elevators at Park and Boylston streets. The Reno inclined elevator, modeled on Brooklyn and New York City inclines, could move 5000 people per hour and be installed quickly, but the West End reportedly balked at any unproven feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and Boylston Streets
Post
The
Subway Commission
West End
Park Street
Reno
Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Brooklyn
Little
Appellate Court Upholds Antitrust Law Nullification
The New York appellate division affirmed Justice Chester's ruling that the state anti trust laws are unconstitutional. The ruling nullifies earlier orders appointing Walter E. Ward as referee to take testimony from railroad presidents controlling coal trade. Justice Landon dissented in the ruling.
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Albany
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Justice Chester
Chester
Walter E. Ward
Landon
Japan's Great Enterprise in America Tea Outreach
The Japanese Tea Guild formed a commission including Mitsuhashi and Ohara to study the U S tea trade and promote Japanese teas in the United States and Canada. Furuya and Mizutany plan tea bazaars nationwide with expert brewing demonstrations to educate American women. The government backs funding to expand cultivation and marketing while issuing a formal brewing guide emphasizing no boiling and no sugar or cream for optimal flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japanese Tea Guild
8. Mitsuhashi
Shizuoka Prefectural
J. Ohara
United States
Canada
T. Furuya
T. Mizutany
Furuya
Mizutany
Europe
Salvation Oil Praised as Superior Pain Cure
Mrs. Frank Juif of Detroit credits Salvation Oil with curing her sprained ankle and endorses it for all pains and bruises. The product, sold for 25 cents, is promoted as the prompt remedy with no rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Juif
Gratiot Ave
Detroit
Mich
Lynn Klondikers Start Incus Vessel Uninjured Mishap
Lynn November 10 The Klondike expedition schooner Abbie M Deering faced delays returning to port after an attachment delayed the voyage. The ship was freed, cast off at 1 40 pm with tug assistance, but shortly after started stalled in mud at Breed Stevens wharf. The crew listed includes captain James D Winchester and members from Beverly Lynn Salem and others with a Newfoundland mascot onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Klondike Expcasion
Abbie M. Deering
Breed & Stevens
Frank E. Wells
W. S. Harrington
Louisa
Alice
Klondike
James D. Winchester
Beverly
Joseph A. Clough
Daniel McFadden
Michael J. Donnelly
C. S. Graham
Cook
Joseph Delage
Adelbert J. Hight
Howard M. Teed
B. R. Campbell
L. R. Corson
F. B. Corson
J. B. St. Pierre
Salem
G. W. Caleff Jr
Chelsea
L. A. Howes
Northfield
Edward F. Ritter
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
EB. B. Haines
Freeport
Skip
Chrysanthemum wedding in Boston unites Miss Jennie D Tuttle and Dr George W Miller
Miss Jennie D Tuttle daughter of Lucius Tuttle president of the Boston and Maine railroad married Dr George W Miller in a Chrysanthemum adorned home at 318 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. The Rev Gordon officiated in Congregational rite. After the ceremony the couple stayed at the Parker House and planned a brief western wedding trip. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Armstrong Mr McKinnon Sigourney Butler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jennie D. Tuttle
Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
George W. Miller
Commonwealth Avenue
Gordon
New Old South Church
Effie Estelle Tuttle
W. H. Meek
Dayton
F. A. C. Hill
Providence
H. E. Robinson
E. R. Lamson
O. Lustin
George Armstrong
McKinnon
Sigourney Butler
Benjamin Peets
New Haven
George W. Sanborn
Mr. Connor
New York
A. Shuman
Henry F. Hurlbert
Lynn
Sheep Burned in Wide Prairie Fire in Texas Panhandle
Three thousand sheep owned by John Donaldson and twenty cattle were burned to death as a prairie fire swept Crosby County and spread across the Panhandle, causing enormous ranch damage and harming fall crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
John Donaldson
Crosby County
Panhandle
NYSE Governors Ban Betting On Trading Floor
The New York Stock Exchange governors voted to prohibit betting on the trading floor, a new rule aimed at curbing wagering activity within the exchange. The measure was adopted today, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Alleged Dog Thief Caught Near Park Square Station
An elderly man named Jeremiah Cotter was arrested by Inspectors Wolf and Tryder on a charge of stealing dogs sold in a Park Square station area. Officers found a fox terrier valued at $25 in his possession and noted meat with squid odor in his pockets, suggesting prior thefts of other dogs.
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Park Square Station
Wolf
Tryder
Jeremiah Cotter
Cotter
George L. Lawrence
Dingley Tariff Decision and Hospital Letter
The Board of United States General Appraisers ruled on import duties for goods affected by the Dingley tariff act of 1897 and clarified entry timing. A Boston Emergency Hospital letter praises the charity and requests professional support, citing an illness incident and the hospital’s helpful service.
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New York
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Washington
Surprise party for Sergeant Simonds at Brighton home
Thirty men from Division 1 surprised Sergeant Simonds at 588 Cambridge Street Brighton after his move. Deputies Pierce Burrill Hanscom Captain Cain and others joined with an orchestra. A bouquet and Haviland china dinner set were presented to Mrs Simonds. Simonds has served over twenty five years on the Boston police force.
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Simonds
Station 1
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Division 1
Pierce, Burrill
Hanscom
Cain
Sheehan
Dr. Eliot
James Kelly
W. A. Allen
A. W Goodman
Haviland
Boston
Somerville Man Calmly Accepts Jail Stay
J. F. Hathaway of Somerville remains in East Cambridge Jail for tax refusal. He sleeps well and breakfasts early as authorities aim for comfortable confinement without privileges. Somerville regrets Sprague Hathaway move risking 200 jobs. some hope friends will cover the owed amount despite his protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hathaway
Somerville
East Cambridge
Sprague & Hathaway Company
Praise for the Emergency Boston Charity Effort
A letter to the Post lauds the Boston Emergency relief as unmatched in aiding vast city populations, highlighting professional service that operates around the clock in relief work. The author compares it to European and other American charitable efforts and emphasizes its impact on suffering.
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Sir
Europe
Boston
Nansen Lectures in Burlington Vermont
Dr Nansen the explorer lectured in Burlington at 6 PM with leading Vermont figures in attendance. A dinner for Dr Nansen followed at which Governor Grout Lieutenant Governor Fisk and other dignitaries were present. He will depart tomorrow morning for Montreal.
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Burlington
Nansen
Vermont
Richardson
Grout
Fisk
Edward J. Phelpz
LeGrand B. Cannon
Smalley
G. G. Benedict
M. H. Buckham
University of Vermont
W. Seward Webb
Edward Wells
A. P. Grinnell
Medical College of Burlington
Richard Heard
Colonel Pardee
Montreal
Bank of England Withdraws 200000 American Eagles
London reports a withdrawal of 200000 American eagles from the Bank of England for shipment to the United States as part of today’s operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
United States
Colonial Blended Flakes cereal claims all grains
Oats wheat and rye form the nourishing trio and Colonial Blended Flakes is advertised as the only cereal containing them all. Endorsed by expert cooks and medical fraternity. Distributing agents listed for New England.
De Lome Earns Disfavor Over Cuba Expeditions
Washington reports that Minister Dupuy de Lome has fallen out of favor with the McKinley administration for accusing the United States of negligence in allowing expeditions to Cuba. He labeled the efforts filibusters and claimed his information backed Madrid’s reply to the Woodford note, prompting a sharp Washington remonstrance.
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Washington
de Lome
McKinley
Madrid
United States
Cuba
Woodford
Sagasta
Dupuy de Lome
No Cuban Occupation Reported in Holguin Mayari
Madrid reports there is no truth to claims that Cuban forces have occupied Holguin and Mayari in the Santiago de Cuba province. No confirmation from authorities supports the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Holguin
Mayari
Santiago de Cuba
Paint and Oil Club Dines at Young's Hotel
The Paint and Oil Club dined at Young's Hotel with forty guests. George H. Worthley treasurer of Brookline gave an illustrated talk on Argentina and the river of silver. W. W. Lawrence of Pittsburgh was among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s Hotel
George H. Worthley
Brookline
Argentina
W. W. Lawrence
Pittsburg
Penn
State Director Resigns Overseas Departure
D. P. Kimball, state director for the Fitchburg road, has sent his resignation to the Governor as he prepares to go abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Kimball
Fitchburg Road
Forced to the Wall Whitten Burdett stock sold to Boyle Bros
Whitten Burdett Co retired from wholesale clothing due to dull times and uncollected debts. Their immense stock was sold to Boyle Bros credit clothiers at 81 83 85 Washington street. Boyle Bros offer deep bargains on ready to wear clothing on sale now with credit terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten, Burdett & Co
Credit Clothiers
Boyle Bros
Washington Street
Green
Whitten
Burdett
Alumni gathering at College of Physicians and Surgeons
The Alumni Association of the College of Physicians and Surgeons met at Alumni Hall 517 Shawmut Avenue last night. Professor Flagg spoke on A Branch of Medicine Neglected by Physicians. Dr A L Chase praised the college and its education. Julius Clark and Dr T H Nutting spoke. Mrs Farnham gave piano selections.
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Alumni Association of
The
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Alumni Hall
Shawmut Avenue
Flagg
A. L. Chase
Massachusetts State Board of Registration In Medicine
Julius Clark
T. H. Nutting
Waitt Addresses Newspaper History at Royal Arcanum Event
The entertainment committee of Star Council 214 hosted a smoke talk evening. Ernest L. Waitt of the Associated Press gave a lecture on The Newspaper Its History and Functions. About 150 members attended with visitors from other councils.
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Star Council
Royal Arcanum
Ernest L. Waitt
Associated Press
Waitt
Court continuances in municipal criminal cases
Judge Adams adjourned several cases in Municipal Criminal Court yesterday. Nellie J. Peterkin faces murder charges in the Catherine F. Murphy case with a new date set to November 17. Patrolman Clarendon W. Gray from Joy Street Station remains for assault until December 10. Mrs Crute, charged with trespassing in Tremont Temple tea rooms, defaulted with her counsel set to produce her on November 1.
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Adams
Municipal Criminal Court
Nellie J. Peterkin
Catherine F. Murphy
Clarendon W. Gray
Joy Street
Crute
Tremont Temple
Flagstaff on Hanover and Portland Building Measured
Bernard M. Wolf owner of My Clothier has raised a fifty foot flagstaff on his five story building at Hanover and Portland. The pole rises thirty eight feet above the roof and the flag itself is eighteen feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard M. Wolf
My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Bravery of Westmacott Saves Rear Guard in Mountain Action
Official dispatches from Simla report Brigadier General Westmacott leading a reconnaissance with the Dorsetshire and Northampton Regiments, a Sikh regiment, and two artillery batteries. The column reached Saran-Sar, found a hastily evacuated camp, then withdrew under heavy insurgent fire with fifty British losses and hopes a missing officer and twelve men reach camp.
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Simla
Maidan
Westmacott
Dorsetshire
Northampton
Saran- Sar
Tremont Theatre lineups show Mrs. Fiske and Boston stars
The Tremont Theatre features Mrs. Fiske in Tess of the D Urbervilles to the end of the week with strong crowds and praise. B S Willard returns Monday in The Physician with John Needham's Double. A Ward of France impresses Boston audiences, and Harvard Yale football night looms as a big crowd draw next Saturday.
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B. S. Willard
Tremont
Willard
Henry Arthur Jones
John Needham
France
Boston Theatre
Paris
Harvard
Yale
Cora Beckwith
Zoo
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Grand Theatre
Wallace Campbell
James K. Keane
Grand Theatre Stock Company
Lawrence McCarty
the Park
Mission Church
Boston Letter Carriers
Clipper
Messrs
Don, Earle, Campbell and Black
Park Theatre Company
Maurice Barrymore
Boston
George Marion
The
Museum Company
Thomas Shea
H. M. Whittaker
Dave Fitzgibbon
Keith’s
Polly Holmes
Helen St. Clair
Grand
Freddie Casey
Master Kimball
Jennie McCann
R. Ellis
Music Hall
Banda Rossa
Italian Mutual Relief and Benevolent Society
Captain Swift
Castle Square
Newsboys
Keith
Tinder
Stanley Weyman
E. M. Holland
Fritz Williams
Sam Reed
Grace Kimball
Katherine Florence
May Robson
Anita Rothe
Joseph Murphy
Columbia Theatre
Kerry Gow
Shaun Rhue
Mr. Murphy
Mile. Ronzani
Austin & Stone’s
Children’s Day at Mechanics Building Planned Saturday
On Saturday November 13 Mechanics Building hosts a children’s day with donkey rides donkey wagon rides row boat rides and a tub race for boys under 12. Music by the Chinese band Goon Gee Director and the Italian Military Band will provide dancing tunes at 3 20 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Building
Goon Gee
Whist for Charity Held by Chrysanthemum Club
Frank P. Linnehan organizes a whist party and dance at Bernice Hall Broadway South Boston tomorrow evening to raise funds for Gate of Heaven Church bazaar effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Linnehan
Chrysanthemum Club
Bernice Hall
Broadway
Boston
Gate of Heaven Church Bazear Fund
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Wash. ST
toDarnet
Adams House
Subway
Commission
West End Company
New York Supreme Court
Japan
America
Imperial Diet
Dr. Bull's
Ynn Klondikers
Incus
Dcousy
Ller
Tuttle
Boston & Maine
J. L. Prescot? & CO
Commonwealth
Fanny Davenport
Royal House
Warmine
Hathaway Company
Colonial Cereal O
Rochester, N. Y
Jonun A.andrews &O
New England
Physicians and Surgeons’ Reunion
MR. Waitt
Peterkin
Mactan Valey Butte
Istics
Swift
Chambers
Stevenson
Charles Frohman
Palace Theatre
Eaton & Weathers’ Colored Sports Company
James J. Corbett
Grand Opera House
Larry Smith
Glen Emery
the Howard
Prince
Duke
Aquarium
WM. A. Brady
Polar Star
Arctic
Peary
North
Tire Baleony
Itihtt
P.M
Jermon
BLACK
Burlesquers
Tne
Frank Cushman
Mlle, Mureal
Fougere
Anna Held
Jessie Milla
Geo
Austin, Terry
Elmer Magee
Crimmins
Dover Street
K J. Keenan
Tha Rav
Elis Cc
Iriffin AN
Owper
Chas. Diamond
Espen “Er Brothers
RADAM
Radam Microbe Killer Co
Weabington St
Loom 3
Model Playhouse
Tremont and
Washington Streets
Charles B. Welles
Clyde Fitch
Frederic Lemaitre
Rossa
BE Beir
Eugene Tompkins
Lessee
Boston Museum
Charles Frohwan
Columbia
Castle
Tony Cummings
Tremont St
Montoor
Haddon Chambers
Hollis Pat Atscaters
Isaac B. Rich
Harles Fruimguman
Empire Theatre Stock CO
Empire Theatre
Ustin & Stone
Gertie Cochran
Thau
Mile
Marie Ronzani
Ylert Schultz
den of Lions
Arthur St. Andrassy
I Crand
Op&c&ra House
Vele
Kirke la Shelle
Mars
Thurs
Ee Mhik Cycling Academy
Tremeni Street
Pal*ce
Eaton & Weathers’ Colored Sports CO
White Elephant Extravaganza Co
Godwin A
Schoen Astadan Ilex
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