Revere did not make the ride as Longfellow wrote
Walter Benjamin claims documents prove Paul Revere’s ride was shorter and not necessary as citizens of Lexington and Concord were already alerted. Benjamin cites a Hancock Gerry letter from April 18 1775 showing awareness of British movements before any alleged midnight ride.
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Paul Revere
Longfellow
Walter Benjamin
Mr. Benjamin
Lexington
Concord
Middlesex
Revere
Massachusetts Historica Society
John Pulling
North Church
Colonel Conant
Charlestown
Boston
East Cambridge
John Hancock
Elbridge Gerry
Benjamin
Hancock
Committee of Safety
Boston Post Washington St Tunnel Guide Feature Summary
The piece outlines design and features of the Washington Street tunnel including ventilation by electric fans, air change rate, station amenities with booths and news stands, nonflammable structure aside from rails, cross-passages between platforms, and platform dimensions. It notes tunnel connections with the East Boston tunnel and Tremont Street subway with a total projected cost near 5.5 million dollars.
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Tremont Street
State and Court Streets
East Boston
Adams Square
Union-Friend
State Street
Devonshire
Rexall Orderlies Claim Cure for Chronic Constipation
An advertisement asserts a guaranteed cure for chronic constipation using Rexall Orderlies. It warns against laxatives, promotes nerve and muscle toning of the colon, and markets 36 tablets for 25 cents and 12 tablets for 10 cents through The Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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Rexall Orderlies
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Mrs Beaulieu Shot Leaves Husband Under Cloud
Mrs Romelia Beaulieu remained hospitalized in critical condition after being shot by her husband Wilfred Beaulieu in Lowell on November 29. The incident left authorities investigating motives while neighbors reported a troubled relationship.
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Lowell
Romelia Beaulieu
Wilfred Beaulieu
Mrs Leeds Pays Off Large Newport Mortgage
In Newport on November 29 Mrs William B Leeds paid off an $825,000 mortgage on Rough Point, property once purchased from the Vanderbilts by her late husband Frederick W Vanderbilt. The move comes despite the expressed wishes of Mr and Mrs Frederick W Vanderbilt.
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Newport
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
William B. Leeds
Trade Union Cannot Levy Members for Parliament Seats
Appeal Court rules unions cannot compel members to fund labor representatives in Parliament. Decision sets limit on compulsory contributions by unions to political representation.
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Ondon
Nurse Matron Advises Treatment For Constipation And Disease Prevention
A prominent New York hospital nurse and matron prescribes a homemade remedy of cascara, cardiol, and rhubarb syrup to treat constipation after meals. She warns that intestinal indigestion and related ailments lead to fevers and contagions, urging mothers to prevent constipation to reduce sickness and doctor bills.
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New York
Boston Charter Debates Pivot From Mayor Power To Big Council
Four charter reform ideas for Boston aim to replace the present city government with radical changes. Proposals include abolishing primaries and party labels, creating a single chamber or a municipal board, and expanding mayoral powers. Key figures like Dr. Morton Prince Frederick P. Fish and Nathan Matthews weigh plans as ex mayors and financiers react. The debate centers on whether to retain a two chamber system or replace it with a large council or board with increased executive powers. The Legislative stage draws interest from Good Government figures and political veterans as new drafts surface.
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Morton Prince
Boston
Frederick P. Fish
Economic Club Committee
Eliot
Long
Nathan Matthews
Finance Commission
City of
Matthews
Harvey Shepard
Good Government Association
Dr. Prince
Prince
General Court
Horses Saved From Fire at Gahm & Son Barn
An alarm at 2:20 yesterday afternoon sent the Boston apparatus to the three story brick stable of Joseph Gahm & Son brewers at 340 C street. 27 horses were removed and later recaptured after running over the gym grounds. damage was about $300.
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Ae Boston
Joseph Gahm & Son
C Street
Morgan Adds Chinese Rug to Art Collection
New York reports J Pierpont Morgan purchased a Chinese rug for 75000 dollars. The 25 by 23 foot piece once belonged to the late Governor Ames of Boston and was sold among the estate’s art items by his executors. The rug features a woven blue and gold design described as rich and elaborate.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Governor Ames
Boston
Brill Car Shops Burned in Philadelphia Fire
Fire caused by incendiary origins destroyed the Brill car shop eight sheds of hard wood a large water tank and several coaches trolley and freight cars at J G Brill Co Philadelphia today entailing a loss over 200000 with authorities investigating the blaze as arson.
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Philadelphia
J. G. Brill & Co
Cholera Cases Rise in St Petersburg Capital
In St Petersburg 17 new cholera cases and seven deaths were reported during the 24 hours ending at noon yesterday, the czarist capital's latest health update shows.
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ST. Petersburg
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Concord Road
Boston Post
Washington ST. Tunnel
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Paine
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Thomas N. Hart
Yast
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Lomasney
Martin M. Lomasney
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Ames’ Rug
Brill Car Shops
Vichy
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