Boston Economic Club urged many new plans for governing
The Economic Club of Boston reports its study on city government and the practicability of government by commission. The committee led by President Eliot of Harvard and members Hon John D. Long Harvey N. Shepard Harvey S. Chase and John F Tobin submitted the findings outlining proposed changes.
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Eliot
Harvard
John D. Long
Harvey N. Shepard
Harvey S. Chase
John F. Tobin
Economic Club of
Boston
Club
City government proposal for a five member executive council
The article outlines a plan to vest executive power in a five person city council or board replacing the Mayor. It calls for at large elections by petition, nonpartisan ballots, merit-based appointments, and adherence to civil service rules plus a municipal accounting system with full public disclosure.
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Civil Service
Pierce Files for Independence League Mayoral Bid
Medford is set for a four corner mayoral race as ex patrolman J Everett Pierce plans to file for Independence League candidacy following inspiration from Lowell GOP winner George H Brown. Pierce, 60, Civil War veteran, resigned from the police force citing favoritism and lives at 18 Washington Street.
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Medford
J. Everett Pierce
George H. Brown
Lowell
Independence League
Pierce
Clifford M. Brewer
Lawrence E. Fitzpatrick
Miles G. Curtis
Citizens
Mr. Pierce
Washington Street
Sergeant Hall Is Reduced to Ranks in Boston Police
A 1908 series of city notices quotes Commissioner O’Meara urging civil, respectful responses to citizens. He argues that uncivil officers harm police public standing and stresses that all civil questions deserve sensible, decent answers.
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Boston
O'Meara
Commissioner O'Meara
Sergeant Hall Faces Trial Board For Neglect Of Duty
Sergeant Stillman B. H. Hall of the Lagrange Street station was found guilty by a trial board of neglect of duty and discourtesy and reduced to the ranks by Commissioner O'Meara. Hall and Patrolman William Brown will face another trial board on a perjury charge arising from the hearing. The original accusation stemmed from an Oct 22 incident on Tremont Street with Colonel Thomas N. Wood, commandant of marines at the Charlestown navy yard, who alleged Hall refused to arrest a drunken offender and insulted Wood in the presence of Wood’s wife. The case was continued to November 1, with details published as part of the ongoing proceedings.
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Stillman
B. H. Hall
Lagrange Street
O'Meara
William All Brown
Hall
Wood
Tremont
West Streets
Engineer Tolman killed by belt at Uxbridge station
Winfred S. C. Tolman aged 36, assistant engineer at the Uxbridge and Northbridge electric light station, was fatally injured when caught in the main belt of a 450 horsepower engine. He was alone in the station and died instantly. He had moved from Boston six months ago.
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Uxbridge
Winfred S. C. Tolman
Northbridge
Boston
Yale Eleven Captains Coy for Next Season
Ted Coy elected captain of the Yale eleven. Frank Bowerman to manage the Doves next season. Kelley balks on going to Toronto. Sailor Burke wins decision over Joe Thomas at Armory A. A. Autoists prepare for Savannah races starting today. Fred Bradley from Boston rapidly recovering from injuries. Eddie Dillon of Princeton, captain, announces marriage solemnized last February.
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Ted Coy
Yale
Frank Bowerman
Doves
Kelley
Toronto
Sailor Burke
Joe Thomas
Armory A. A
Fred Bradley
Boston
Eddie Dillon
Princeton
Boston Elevated Adapts to Washington Street Tunnel Upgrade
The Boston Elevated describes major changes as the Washington Street tunnel replaces elevated trains, affecting subway routes and surface car paths. Officials pledge smooth transition, with improved facilities once adaptation occurs and patron cooperation is sought during the shift.
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Washington Street
Subway service change to affect Pleasant Street to Boylston
After the withdrawal of elevated trains from the subway during alterations for surface cars the service between Pleasant Street and Boylston Street will be discontinued for several days. Surface cars will use tracks between Boylston Street and North Station and passengers headed beyond North Station must transfer to elevated trains for Charlestown or Atlantic Avenue.
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Pleasant Street
Boylston Street
Boylston Set
North Station
Charlestown
Atlantic Avenue
Rockefeller narrowly escapes subpena at New York customs
In the New York customs house corridor John D. Rockefeller avoided a process server who attempted to serve him with a subpena. A law clerk intervened and Rockefeller was pushed into an elevator, which descended, barring the subpena from being served.
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New York
Custom House
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Admits Railroads Key Channel for Oil Profits
In his closing testimony in the federal suit to dissolve Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller reveals railroads as the main channel for reinvesting his oil earnings. The admission sheds light on long debated investment channels and the scope of Rockefeller’s financial influence.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Discloses Railroad Investments After Objection
Mr Rockefeller admitted ownership of stock in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western New York Central Pennsylvania Western Maryland Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific and Colorado Southern after counsel argued. He denied holding shares in Union or Southern Pacific. Continued on Page 9 Sixth Column.
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Rockefeller
Stock Exchange
Delaware Lackawanna and Western
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Missouri Pacific
Texas Pacific
Colorado Southern
Union
Southern Pacific
Three Elm Hill burglaries net $3000 in loot
Police linked three robberies on Elm Hill district Monday night 9 to 11 PM. jewelry and precious stones valued around 3000 were taken from William Murray Ruthven street Eze Kiel Van Noorden 32 Howland street and Michael Weiner 8 Plant avenue. detectives search pawn shops for stolen articles. police expect a single gang carried out the burglaries.
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William Murray
Ruthven
Ezekiel van Noorden
Howland Street
Michael Weiner
Plant Avenue
Elm Hill District
Stolen Goods From Murray and Weiner Homes Reported
Police trace stolen items through pawn shops in Boston and other cities. Value of items from the Murray home is listed as 1500 dollars, including a seven point star diamond brooch, opal ring marked M A R 1901, multiple gold pieces, brushes, a lizard skin case, and a bank book. Weiner losses include a Waltham gold watch and other jewelry. The Weiner house fire occurred Sunday night, and the robberies happened the following night.
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Murray
Boston
Weiner
Waltham Make
Waltham
M. W
Donovan for State Leader in Bay State Democracy
Congressman John A. Kelcher announced James Donovan as the Bay State Democracy leader at the Quincy House. Kelcher declared the party’s revival from decay to a militant force and praised Donovan as the guiding figure.
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James Donovan
Bay State
Quincy House
John A. Kelcher
Democratic Party
Ward 9 dinner honors Kelcher before Washington trip
Congressman Kelcher and Mr Donovan headlined a Ward 9 dinner for the departing representative. Toastmaster Daniel Sullivan urged no speeches but Kelcher and Donovan urged unity and concerted action to support the former streets chief.
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Congressman Kelcher
Mr. Donovan
Ward 9
Kelcher
Washington
Daniel Sullivan
Kelther
Donovan
James Donovan
Gretna Green Now In Danger in Rhode Island
Providence, Nov. 24. The Rhode Island Federation of Churches plans a bill to curb elopements from Boston by requiring a one year Rhode Island residency to obtain a marriage license. The measure aims to end Gretna Green like eloping in the state and is to be introduced by a bishop at the next Legislature session.
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Providence
Gretna
Boston
Rhode Island Federation of Churches
Rhode Island
Old Bay State
Bridge Collapse Endangers Hundreds in Haverhill
A bridge across the Merrimac River in Haverhill collapsed around 6 pm tonight. Two Bradford boys were thrown to the roadway beneath the eastern span but escaped serious injury and fled in fright.
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Haverhill
Merrimac River
Bradford
Duel Rumor Involving Rayburn and Wetmore Stirs Washington
William Rayburn son of Philadelphia mayor and a Pennsylvania Assembly member and Rogers K Wetmore son of Rhode Island Senator are said to be at swords points over Miss Georgia Maury of a historic Virginia family living on Oregon Avenue.
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Washington
William Rayburn
Mayor Rayburn
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Assembly
Rogers K. Wetmore
Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
Georgia Maury
Virginia
Oregon Avenue
Freight car crash topples bridge on Boston & Maine line
A freight train from Lawrence to Newburyport on the Georgetown branch struck a bridge, tearing away iron girders and causing a collapse that rested on a freight car. The near-miss with an oncoming Haverhill Georgetown electric streetcar prevented a major city disaster. Rear Brakeman John Rollins escaped unharmed as traffic halted for over an hour. Two smashed cars remained on a siding.
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Lawrence
Newburyport
Georgetown
Boston & Maine Railroad
Bradford
Haverhill- Georgetown
John Rollins
Duel Threat Between Rayburn and Wetmore Reaches Court
Rumor says Rayburn challenged Wetmore to a pistol duel in Virginia or nearby where laws on honor are lax. Police intervened after Wetmore reported threats to kill. Both men summoned to court. detectives stationed at Hotel Arlington.
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Mr. Rayburn
Mr. Wetmore
Virginia
Rayburn
Hotel Arlington
Georgia Maury
Taft Reflects On Opportunities And Family Thanksgiving
President-Elect Taft, en route to New York for Thanksgiving, reflects on his career and family. He cites three healthy children as his chief gratitude and recalls pivotal career choices including a Philippine governorship and a decision about the Supreme Court after consultation with Mr. Root.
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Hot Springs
Taft
New York
Mr. Taft
Court of Appeals
Philippines
Mound Builders' Bones Unearthed in St Louis
In East St Louis on November 24 workmen digging a warehouse cellar uncovered bones believed to be 16 mound builders. A tall standing skeleton rose from a stone tomb eight feet high and dated near this site, with 15 additional burials buried seven feet beneath the tomb.
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East ST. Louis
Second and St. Clair Avenues
Father John's Medicine claimed to restore flesh and strength
An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a cure for colds and a source of renewed vigor. It promotes improved flesh and strength through its remedy.
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Father John
John
Claims of Prisoner Are False, Says Woman's Husband
Edwin L. Rice denied charges by Melvin M. Johnson of Riverbank court Cambridge that he tried to blackmail Mrs Johnson. Rice said last evening he did not blackmail her or attempt to do so.
Arrest of Rice in Adams House triggers social and legal uproar
Rice was arrested in the Adams House lobby after a staged meeting with Mrs. Johnson arranged by her husband and a postal inspector. Prosecutors say Rice mailed five letters demanding repayment, framing a blackmail plot. Rice claims it was to recover a loan from years past. He pleaded not guilty and awaits a bail hearing.
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Rice
Adams House
MacLeod
Johnson
Federal Building
United States
James Waters
Post Office Department
Waters
Hayes
William H. Garland
Charles Street
Weather forecast for New England and surrounding region
Weather forecast shows local rains and cooler conditions on Wednesday with additional cloudiness on Thursday. Increasing north to east winds are anticipated across the region.
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Boston
Washington
New England
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Stillman B. H. Hall
O’ Meara
Sergeant Hall
Boston Elevated
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Monster Crude Oil Reserve
Fools Process Server
Lamb’s New Store
North ST
Out
The
Science
Todadyw
Turkey
No. Market St
Roxbury
Bold
Shooshan
Huntington Ave
Horticultural Hall
Celuran
Gretna Green
Mrs. Johnson
Edwin L. Rice
Cambridge
Merrimac
Washington Society
Mr. Root
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Needham
Wieseeas
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