Behring Sea Talks Reach Britain Over Canada’s Sealing Policy
The piece argues Britain may block a conference on Behring Sea issues under Canada’s pressure to protect Canadian seal poachers. It predicts a U S Russia Japan meeting to seek a Paris tribunal based settlement and urges restraining the poachers while noting Britain’s possible stance and a forthcoming U S Britain settlement. It also notes a separate tax report signed by Dunbar Taussig Coolidge and Barrus with McNeill to present a minority view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Behring Sea
Russia
Japan
Canada
Lord Salisbury
United States
Paris Tribunal
Judge Dunbar
Professor Taussig
T. J. Coolidge
Alvin Barrus
McNeill
Length of Tremont street tracks stays debated
The article questions the transit commission’s interpretation of a law requiring removal of surface tracks on Tremont and Boylston streets by the time subway tunnels are completed. It wonders if commissioners can wait for the East Boston harbor tunnel, delaying surface relief for a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
West End
Transit Commissioners
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
Harbor
East Boston
Church and State in Utah Politics
The article reports President Woodruff urging Utah Mormons at a Salt Lake City conference to unite in temple work and politics to elect local and state officials. It criticizes Senate packing by Republicans and warns of sectarian influence in national elections and the potential Mormon representation in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
United States Senate
Woodruff
Salt Lake City
Republican Party
Mormon Church
Congress
Massachusetts
Taxation Reform Recommendations From Special Commission
The commission advocates taxing estates through probate at 5 percent with $10 000 exemption and $5000 abatement for estates 10 000 to 25 000. It also supports continuing income tax via house rent above 400 dollars, abolishing personalty taxes, and shifting corporate excess revenue to state treasury to offset county costs. Foreign stocks and securities would be exempted from property tax with offsets proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Commission On Taxation
Probate Court
Gas War Begins in Jamaica Plain Over City Monopoly
The entrance of Bay State Gas into Jamaica Plain signals a fierce price battle after New England Gas & Coke acquired Jamaica Plain Gas Light. The move aims to force rivals from the market by offering dollar gas to a region paying 50 percent higher rates, with potential public benefit. The Gas and Electric Light Commission is urged to set a citywide one dollar per thousand feet rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Gas Company
Jamaica Plain
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Boston
Wealth and illness loom in city gossip and charity
The writer notes petty crime at the carnival and a feared figure Thomas Nelson tied to Montana copper interests. They reflect on Nelson’s booming schemes, the Boston Montana property value rise, and the toll of wealth. They also announce a $10,000 bequest to the Farm School for Indigent Boys from Theodore Lyman of Brookline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nelson
Mammoth
Montana
Theodore Lyman
Brookline
Hartford seeks Loyall Farra gut as Fiddlehead Day lead
Hartford aims to recruit Loyall Farra gut son of the great admiral as its main attraction on Fiddlehead Day. He will perform the first fiddle in a reading of the Mobile Bay engagement story. A memorial of John Bunyan is planned for the Church of St. Savior in London, with historic martyr connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Loyall Farragut
Mobile Bay
John Bunyan
Church of St. Savior
London
John Rogers
Church of England
Subway limits prompt talk of Boston plans and touring notes
The piece discusses the Boston subway’s crowding and the need to reallocate tracks on Tremont Street. It covers Maxine Elliott’s bicycle riding experience and fashion, Howard A. Carson’s New York subway comparisons, and the will of Mrs. Louise Ward Terry leaving funds to F. Marion Crawford. It also notes a new smuggling scheme in tires, souvenirs at Mechanics' Building, and a Mormon crusade fundraiser. The Ancients’ Buffalo visit, the Canada arrival, and Lynn’s merchants carnival are mentioned with local reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Carson
New York
Carson
Boston
Louise Ward Terry
F. Marion Crawford
Crawford
Custom House
Society Up to Date Marriage Notices From New England
Cards out for the marriage of Miss Eleanor Shattuck and Mr. Hugh Whitney to be held at Beverly at Hospital Point on Wednesday Oct 20 at high noon. Engagement in May drew social commentary and favors. Shattuck daughter of Dr. George B. Shattuck, a Somer set club member. Whitney well connected and popular. A Boston guest train will convey attendees. Additional society notes cover attendees, visits, and other weddings in Chicago and fielding public gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Shattuck
Hugh Whitney
Beverly
Hospital Point
Miss Shattuck
George B. Shattuck
Somerset
Corinna
Mr. Whitney
Franz Zerrahn
Milton
Benedict
Dr. Monks
Olga Gardner
Boston
Holker Abbott
Arthur Little
Harry Wainwright
Isidore Braggiotti
Wadsworth Longfellow
Tom Barrel
George M. Pullman, Jr
Ogilvie
Chicago
Bessie Taylor
Charles H. Taylor
San Francisco
H. D. Pillsbury
Miss Waterman
Curtis
Mrs. Waterman
New York
Nottingham
Potpourri Mixed verse and quips across papers
A collage of brief jokes and comic vignettes appears from Chicago New s New York Weekly Tit Bits Detroit Journal and Judge. Items include courtroom banter about fines embezzlement and six months. a hungry mouse tale. a misread theft amount. a wheel chair rider’s mobility line and pie etiquette at dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
New York Weekly
Chicago Tribune
Detroit Journal
Robbie
Mamma
Unseen Reunion in Buffalo Short Story Twist
In Buffalo on January 12 1897 Helen travels to visit a friend as promised by fiancé Harry Brandon but discovers in the Buffalo station that Harry is already there with his arms around Helen’s old friend Mariel. The lovers’ secret meeting upends the planned visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Helen
Mabel
Boston
Harry Brandon
Harry
Mariel
Gloves for Autumn Fashion Trends and Innovations
A fashion note outlines glove styles for autumn and winter. Suede dominates evening and dressy wear with delicate stitching. pique suede suits walking and church use, pale gray for calling events, and new English gloves feature a purse strapped to the palm.
Breakfast menu items at daily table hints
Pears Coraline flakes with cream. Broiled veal chop and baked potatoes. Johnny cake and nadishes. Coffee with whipped cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadishes
State Tax Recommendations From Special Commission
The majority report on taxation proposes an inheritance tax at 5 percent with $10,000 exemption and $5,000 to $25,000 abatements, revenue shared by municipalities. a rental tax on amounts over $400. abolition of intangible taxes. state assumption of county expenses. and use of corporate excess revenue to fund state needs. It warns against radical land ownership changes and notes concerns about double taxation and partial exemptions for foreign securities. The minority member McNeill to submit a separate viewpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Commission
Dunbar
Taussig
T. J. Coolidge
Barrus
George E. McNeill
Commonwealth
General Court
Lewenberg Removed as Constable After Hearing
Morris F. Lewenberg of 32 School Street was discharged from the constable post by Mayor Quincy after a hearing by City Solicitor Rabson. The case involved alleged improper attachment of groceries and property, payments to plaintiffs, and claims of personal profit, with Lewenberg citing his daughter's marriage as a justification. City Solicitor Babson recommended discharge, citing unfitness for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris F. Lewenberg
School Street
Quincy
Rabson
Lewenberg
Nathan Waxman
Waxman
Babson
Roundsman Waxman
Albert W. Aldrich
Hendy
Waxran
Aldriches
Britain Delays Reply on Bimetallic Proposals
Informal talks are planned between Britain's chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach and U S monetary officials and Colonel John Hay to align American and French expectations. The British pledge to answer early this month is unlikely, with a delay of several weeks anticipated. Senator Walcott of Colorado has been in England for weeks, and ex Vice President Stevenson and Mrs. Stevenson arrived yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Michael Hicks-Beach
United States
John Hay
France
Senator Walcott
Colorado
United States Commission
England
Stevenson
Illinois
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Taxation Reform
John S. Chambers
Trenton
N. J
City Council
James Abraham Garfield
Garfield
Reba Williams
Glenville
Garfields
Polly Brannum
Tennessee
Sevier
Bloutt
Roan, Carroll
Sam Houston
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Polk
Post
Maxine Elliott
Hollis Street
Max Heindl
Castle Square Theatre Company
Charles R. Bliss
Salt Lake College
Lynn
Ramsdell
Society
Aos US
Ec Tate
Porter Dave Ap
the Post
Marie I. Washburn
Brookline Mass
F&r
Johnny Cake
Annie May Lucy
Vollen Street
Eas
City Solicitor
Grand Ranges
Magee” Ranges
Magee Furnace CO
Union St
Magee
Robinson's
C, H, Robinson & CO
Robinson
Turkey
Washington St
Adams Sq
Dock Sq
Charles J. Paine
Harrisburg
Penn
Stewart
Philadelphia City
Hazleton
Thomas A. Slater
MR. Adams
Northern Pacific Railroad
Adams
Indian Harvest
Phantom Fleet
Boston Harbor
Pacific
Sunday Post
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