Quiet NY session dull after Ramapo water hearing
In New York the Mazet committee proceedings focused on the Ramapo water contract with witnesses like ex-Mayor Wurster and ex-Judge Dillon. Testimony showed technical detail and limited lay understanding while officials debated water supply and private ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Legislative Investigating Committee
Ramapo
Wurster
Brooklyn
John F. Dillon
Louis F. Haffen
Bronx
Maurice F. Holahan
Board of Public Improvements
Moss
Eee
Richard Croker
Mass
Croker
Justice van Brunt
Schooley
Granite trust formed by Quincy quarrymen seeks $1.75 million capitalization
A Quincy area granite manufacturers’ combine aims to merge all quarries under a single firm with capital of 1.75 million dollars. Assets include 530 acres of land and buildings, railroads, engines, machinery, and cash for a new power plant. Promoters expect completion in days amid some quarrymen’ s opposition.
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Quincy
Quincy Granite
Norwich Alumni Plan Dewey Banquet in Boston
President M L Sheldon reports Admiral Dewey approved a Boston banquet around November one. Dewey expects to visit in late October and the Norwich University cadets will guard the Dewey celebration in Montpelier while the memorial building cornerstone is laid as part of the state celebration. General Dodge says New York memorial fund subscriptions total seventy five thousand dollars.
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M. L. Sheldon
Norwich Alumni Association
Admiral Dewey
Boston
Norwich University
Corps of Cadets
Montpelier
D. M. Dodge
New York
Memorial Building
Dewey reception plans discussed by Washington committee
Moses and Cox of the Dewey reception committee met Acting Secretary Allen at the Navy Department to arrange a meeting with Admiral Dewey on arrival in New York and to grant a special committee time to confer at Tompkinsville before New York demonstrations.
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Washington
Moses and Cox
Dewey
Allen
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
New York City
National Capital
Tompkinsville
Boston Cab Driver Hurt When Vehicle Pole Breaks
Robert McNally of 97% Harrison Avenue, a driver for the Boston Cab Company, was thrown when a pole broke and his carriage horses ran away. He suffered injuries to his right leg and body. An October excursion from Boston to New York aboard Hudson River steamers is advertised with details by C. M. port, G. P. A., Fitchburg railroad.
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Robert McNally
Harrison Avenue
Boston Cab Company
McNally
Hudson River
Albany
New York
Boston
C. M. Port
Fitchburg
Williams Returns Home From Europe Plans Against Imperialism
Dedham report on George Fred Williams arrival from Europe. He weighs public opinion on the Philippines war, whether the US can sustain a large standing army, and the 1900 campaign on imperialism and silver. Williams cites German judges and French trials as lessons for policy and trusts.
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Dedham
George Fred Williams
Europe
Williams
Post
Philippines
England
America
Germany
Dreyfus
France
Democratic Party
Mr. Williams
Chicago
Bryan
West
McKinley
Industrial Commission
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Massachusetts
W. I. Douglas Shoe Co opens new Boston store on Summer street
The W. I. Douglas Shoe Company opens a new outlet at 115 117 Summer street corner Lincoln street featuring a large 16 by 9 foot photograph of Mr Douglas and 72 electric lights. Elmer Chickertig supplied the world sized photo while Charles C. Partridge takes charge of store fitting and display. The shop showcases an extensive stock on oak furniture and leather divans with free bootblack service. The company already operates three Boston stores at 620 622 Washington street 82 Court street corner Howard street and 12 City Hall avenue.
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W. I. Douglas Shoe Company
United States
Summer Street
Lincoln Street
Douglas
Elmer Chickertig
Charles C. Partridge
Crawford Shoe Makers
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Boston
Washington Street
Essex Street
Court Street
Howard Street
City Hall Avenue
Fight Over Bates Guild Nomination Sparks Court Hearing
In a Boston Supreme Court forenoon proceeding Judge Morton heard Franz Krebs sue the New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company to compel supplying automobiles for Bates backers on Sept 26 the day of the Republican caucuses. Attorneys argued politics vs duty with Krebs seeking support for Bates while defense said the case aims to influence voters and protect Bates supporters. The court took the matter under advisement.
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Friends of Curtis Guild, Jr
Bates
Morton
Supreme Court
Franz H. Krebs
F8ates
New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company
Friends
Speaker Bates
Boston
Horace G. Allen
Krebs
Hayes
Massachusetts
Mr. Krebs
Are
Guild reception honors Curtis Guild Jr in Fall River
In Fall River on September 15 an informal reception for Curtis Guild Jr was hosted by Congressman William S. Greene and attended by notable locals including David F. Slade and Stephen B. Ashley. Guild spoke on the war issue and its impact on Cuba, American commerce, yellow fever, and army life’s effect on national sentiment.
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Fall River
Curtis Guild, Jr
William S. Greene
Four Cabinet Members Attend Washington Meeting
The Sept 15 cabinet session saw four members present Secretaries Gage and Root Postmaster General Smith and Attorney General Griggs with no final actions taken. Cuban money orders will rise from 30 cents per 100 dollars to 50 cents, reflecting a shift away from competing with banks for small transfers.
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Washington
Gage
Root
Smith
Griggs
United States
Dewey Square Tracks Block Car Passages and Alternate Processions
The Post editorial argues that curves and a raised hump in the Dewey square street car tracks on Summer Federal streets and Atlantic avenue create chronic congestion. It notes alternating inward and outward car processions during peak hours and calls for removing the hump to restore natural curves, easing traffic for cars, teams, and pedestrians.
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Dewey Square
Federal
Atlantic Avenue
Subaranites
Purchase Street
Br Ciectet
Fort Point Channel
Summer Street
Washington Street
Federal Street
Albert Jr Cobb
Tremont Building
Post
Noted crooks photographed with Chuck Connors in Boston
The Rogues Gallery photographed Connors and seven others including John McNamara Big John Ike Vail Harry Parker McCann and Harry King after a police roundup led by Inspector Watts. Some were held or sentenced, others left town on the 3 pm train to the West. Connors departed for New York soon after.
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Watts
Chuck
Connors
John McNamara
Big John
Ike Vail
Ike
Harry Parker
Stevens
John McCann
Inspector Watts
Boston
Vail
Nova Scotia
Harry
House of Correction
McCann
West
Steve Brodie
Rogues’ Gallery
Jonah
New York
Strange Life Story: Snow Suspect in Barnstable Murder
A long article recounts Edward Snow’s alleged charm and alleged crimes, detailing detectives’ search at the Snow home for blood evidence, missing items, and potential autopsy disputes. It notes Mrs. Snow’s absence and the growing legal fight as October trial looms.
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Otney
Rhodes
Barnstable
Albert C. Snow
Glendale
N. H
R. Harris
Letteney
Rhodes and Whitney
Whittemore
Murer
Dexter O'Neil
West Dennis
F. L. Robbins
Snow
Jimmie Whittemore
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Summer Street, Cor
Lincoln Stre
Washington St
Cor. Essex
Court St
Cor. Howard
City Hall Ave
School St
Mazet Committee
Granite Trust
Will
Fred Williams
State Committee
Tmade Mar Hunter Eve
Rios
Backmore Rye Es
Mgenen
Lara
Baltim
Hunter
Baltimore
Wellington A. Hardy
Broad Street
Houghton
Dutton
Seasa
Houghton & Dutton
Bates and Guild
GUILD
Ouare
Dean
Chuck” Connors
Harry “King
Harry Pickpocket
Ike Vale
Joun Me Canny
John Menamarra
Big Jomn
Alias Stevens
PKK
Edward
Massachusetts Reformatory
Concord
Joseph Huckins
Mrs. Snow
Olan
Young Snow
Bassitt
Mr. Snow the Elder
Holmes
New Bedford
Kittemore
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