Veterans threaten action over police promotion bias
Veterans of the Civil War on the police force may challenge the Police Commission over denied promotions. G A R leaders and officers watch closely, seeking a just investigation without targeting individuals. They urge adherence to veterans preference laws while avoiding direct official protests.
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Police Commission
Silas A. Barton
G A. R
Civil Service Commission
Henry Sherwin
Commission
Sherwin
John E. Gilman
Barton
Boston
Mrs Dwyer credited with averting disaster at Royal Museum
An explosion at the Royal Museum on Shawmut avenue injured several women but left most in fair condition. Mrs J H Dwyer, wife of the proprietor, is in serious condition after ordering gas shut off in the cellar. Her quick action may have saved many lives. Chorus girls present included Kitty Doyle Florence Shea Ida Hamilton Helen Manning Charlotte Thorp Edith Owens.
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Royal Museum
Shawmut Avenue
J. H. Dwyer
Dwyer
Kitty Doyle
Florence Shea
Ida Hamilton
Helen ‘Manning
Charlotte Thorp
Edith Owens
King Edward appoints commission on Koch tuberculosis theory
The king has named a commission to study Professor Koch's tuberculosis theory. It will determine if animal and human tuberculosis are identical, whether cross infection is possible, and how to prevent transmission. Commissioners include Sir Michael Foster, Dr Sims Woodhead, Dr Harris Cox Martin, Professor J McFadyean, and Professor R W Boyce.
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London
King Edward
Koch
Michael Foster
Royal Society
Sims Woodhead
Cambridge University
Harria Cox Martin
J. McFadyean
R. W. Boyce
Died on Street Car in Boston Terminal Incident
Charles H. Crowell died suddenly yesterday while riding a Boston Elevated railway car on his way to work. He boarded the car after running to catch it and told the conductor he felt ill before expiring almost immediately. He had worked for R. H. White Company for years and leaves a family.
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Charles H. Crowell
Boston Elevated Railway
Mr. Crowell
R. H. White Company
Wasps Near Wreck Halted Train Switchman Dives
Brakeman George Myers of the Central Railroad of New Jersey narrowly prevented a freight wreck after being stung by a wasp nest in a switch he tried to operate. He fled the lever, ran to Annandale Creek and dived to escape the attack as crew members signaled the engineer to brake.
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New York
George Myers
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Annandale Creek
Myers
Gambling Mania Sweeps London Says Missionaries
In London the ecumenical conference hears testimony from missionaries that betting has surged across the city. They report hundreds of mission staffers found gambling pervasive, touching all classes and driving crime more than drink.
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London
Methodist Ecumenical Conference
Boston School House Commission Adds 43 Portable Schools
The Boston School House Commission announces preparations for a larger student body with 43 portable schoolhouses placed in school yards. The report hopes to keep children in classrooms rather than on the streets by utilizing existing sanitary facilities without extra cost.
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Boston School House Commission
Supreme Court upholds street railway dust water rule
The Dedham selectmen win in the high court against the Norfolk Western Street Railway Company over watering a street and dust control. The court rules that the grant location's water clause, though affirmative in form, restricts car operation to minimize dust on High Street.
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Supreme Court
Selectmen of
Dedham
Norfolk Western Street Railway Company
High Street
Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion From Boston Planned
A Saturday October seventh Lake Winnipesaukee excursion from Beston offers a $2 round trip. The trip covers sixty miles to the famed inland waters with tickets limited in number and sold at the Washington Street city ticket office in Boston. A special train departs from Boston at 8 20 a m.
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New Pasian
City
Shuman Cornice Neer Delivery Wagons Debut
Shuman & Co introduces stylish new delivery wagons with inventive equipment for carrying packages. Wagons feature handsome exteriors and new uniforms as they present a chic appearance to merchants and customers.
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A. Shuman & Co
Smart Mercantile
Perpetual light claims 86 candle power source
Chicago reports George P. Magrady presenting a “perpetual light” that he says will never go out unless the globe is broken. He has formed a company. new lamps will soon reach the market. He describes accidental discovery, airtight globes, and a patent hood that shuts the light on command.
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Chicago
George P. Magrady
Mr. Magrady
Advance Pall Styles in Chamber Furniture
Housekeepers prepare for winter and seek new furnishings. Morris, Murch & Butler in Boston showcase the season’s advance pall styles for chambers and dining rooms with a complete stock at 42 Summer Street. Their fall display draws in customers to compare new Pepin items even if not purchasing.
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Chambers
Boston
Morris, Murch & Butler's
Summer Street
Tomers
Stage sketchy listings anticipate varied theater openings
A string of openings and performances are slated this week across cities. Notables include Champagne Charley with Dailey and MacDonald in Springfield, The Red Kloof at Providence Opera House, The Messenger Boy in New Haven, Monte Cristo at Boston Theatre, and The Altar of Friendship in Syracuse. Additional notes cover Arthur and Yorke in comedies, Miss Madna Hall’s return, and ongoing attractions at Tremont, Hollis, and other venues.
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Louis Mann
Clara Lipman
Red Kloof
Providence Opera House
Hyperion Theatre
New Haven
Liebler & Co
James O'Neill
Agnes Palmer
Jessie Busley
Pedro
William Faversham
Guy Standing
Oswald Yorke
John Drew
Tremont
Joseph Wheelock
Grand Opera House
Joseph Arthur
Lost River
George M. Cohan
Brixton
Hollis
John Mason
Hall Caine
Park Theatre
Madna Hall
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Rough Rider
Grand Theatre
Oncey Midgelyne
Saint Patisie
Keith
Music Hall
Howard
Nat Mills
Rochester Fair Headlines September Spectacular
New Hampshire readers are urged to attend the Rochester Fair from September 9 to 18 with fast horse racing vaudeville floral and livestock displays and daring aerial feats. Special B&M trains offer round trips to and from key stations around September 10 to 18.
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New Hampshire
Rochester Fair
New England
Rochester
Boston & Maine Railroad
Pan American Exposition Travel Plans From Boston
Individual trips on the all ex an plan offer transport only tickets at low rates by popular routes. Choices include Hudson River, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, St Lawrence River, Montreal, Quebec, and White Mountains. Send for circulars from Simmons & Marsters, agents, 290 Washington Street, Boston.
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Hudson River
Jagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Quebec
White Mountains
Simmons & Marsters
Washington Street
Boston
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Boston Theatre
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John Storm
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Glory Quayle
INS
Ana
Auburndale
Rustic Theatre
Whitelaw & Howard
Niblo & Reilly
St. Ry
Golden Opportunity
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Edward W. Dixon
King Philip
Ieavey Commercial Wharf
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Paul Revere
Lexington & Concord
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Arlington
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Harvard Square
Atertown
Newton
Waltham
Trapelo Road
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Belmont
Lexington
Woburn
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Great Bautle
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Dorothy Kent
al Stinson
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Les Dumonde
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Merose
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Jos
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Plephone
Arene
Thurs
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Athur
Orrison
Saan
TIDE
LIFE
Emioes
Charles Wayne
Anna Caldwell
Lew ‘Kins
Kriesel’s
Animals
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American Four
Farnum Bros
Vitagraph
Japanese Tea Garden
Castle Theatre
M Music Halli
Ae Bo ‘Oxford
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
the School For Scandal
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Secret Service
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Columbus Orchestra
Merchant
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Shubert
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Aea
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Connolly
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Philadelphia
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Bowdoin
Yatrre
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Shuman Corneer
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Rentz-Santley
Violet Mascotte
Congress of Charmers
Nat M. Wills
the Leonards
Charles Robinson
Gruet
Salem Willows
Ocean
O. E. Lewis
Winthrop
Atlantic Ave
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Charles River Park
Taylor
Kramer
Lawson
Cooper McFarland
Point of Pines
Mamie Anderson
Entertainments
Wxcr
Iles Stoddart
Kirke la Shelle
Bonnie
Boston Herald
MacLaren
Edgar L. Davenport
Portsmouth
Portland
Gianana
Hanover Street
Julene
Mannie Worth
All Star Specialty Co
The
Wambolds’ Extravaganza Co
Palace
Ras
Chinese Theatre Co
Ching - Foo-Lee
Austin Stone
Tremont Row
Pater F. Dailey
Christie MacDonald
Frank McKee
Springfield
Sean Ghristiany
Lexington & Boston
Buffalo
Candy Cathartic
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