The Boston Elevated Railway in Public Eye
A Ralph Bergengren article for Inter Nation examines the Boston Elevated Railway Company. It notes four years of rising outside interest and widespread commentary in magazines and periodicals.
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Inter-Nation
Ralph Bergengren
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston
Saturday Evening Post
Collier's
Harper's Weekly
McClure’s Magazine
Leslie's Weekly
New England Magazine
Strand
Boston transit system seen as model monopoly in public trust
The article argues Boston's street railway network, praised for comfort and efficiency, stands as a rare municipal monopoly well managed under state oversight. It notes public support, reduced abuses, and a charter limiting dividends, with the Elevated regarded as a necessary but best possible evil.
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Boston
State Railroad Commission
Commission
Democratic gains in Cambridge and municipal contests
The article reviews political outcomes and party dynamics in Massachusetts. It highlights public transportation policy in Cambridge, worker待遇 and benefits at a railroad, assembly of Democratic candidates in the city, and Republican strength. It notes Barry, Hogan, Andrew, and Mellen figures and contrasts with Deitrick’s local victory in the district.
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Cambridge
John &. Moran
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Bryan
Republican Party
John B. Moran
Fred Macleod
Peabody
Mice and Men Gang Art
Scotland
Jlt
Macleod
J. Edward Harry
Barry
Republican Legis
James Connelly
Thomas Cavanaugh
Messrs
Hogan
Andrew
Mellen
Fred Deitrick
McCall
Deitrick
Fred
Edward B. James
Fred L. Murray
James Culhane
Mon sieur Beaucaire thrills in light romance at Castle Square
The play delights audiences proving Booth Tarkington's novel worthy of stage success. Richard Mansfield’s performance as the volatile hero earned him wide praise and the production promises to retain its mirthful charm next week at Raymond's real estate event nearby.
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Monsieur Beaucaire
Booth Tarkington
Richard Mansfield
Howell Hansel to Headline Stage Cast in Magnificent Show
Howell Hansel will play the lead with the full company in a production praised for its grand scenery. The announcement highlights an all-star cast and elaborate sets.
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Howell Hansel
Registration of Voters in Cambridge Ahead of Nov Sessions
City of Cambridge announces voter registration sessions for men and women at City Building Central Square. Sessions run November 12 to 16 from 7 30 to 10 PM, November 17 from 1 to 10 PM, November 18, 19 from 4 to 10 PM, and November 21 from 9 AM to 10 PM when registration closes. Naturalized citizens urged to bring papers, tax bill or notice. Isaac S. Pear, Clerk of Board of Registrars.
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City Building
Central Square
Cambridge City Elections Notice for 1906 Primaries
Cambridge voters face municipal primaries November 20 1906 with polling from noon to 9 PM. Nomination papers for Democratic and Non-partisan Municipal parties available at designated offices with filing deadlines in early and mid November.
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Cambridge
Mass
City of
Board of Aldermen
Institute Hall
Cambridge Street
Harugari
Sixth and
Spring Streets
Cambridge Field
Austin Hall
Temple Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Edward J. Brandon
Boston Elevated Railways Cambridge Division Timetable
The August 11 1906 notice lists transit times for the Cambridge division of the Boston Elevated Railway Co including Arlington Centre to Adams via Beacon Street and Harvard Square, with detailed morning and night departures and Sunday adjustments. It covers numerous routes from Arlington Heights to Adams Square, Harvard Square to City Point, and Cambridgeport to Dudley Street, noting night service and special cross-town connections.
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Arlington Centre
Adams
Beacon St
Harvard Bridge
West Boston Bridge
Arlington Heights
Adams Sq
P. M
Adams Square
Harvard Square
Harvard
East Cambridge
City Point
Subway
Broadway
Ilis Henry &T
Cambridgeport
Massachusetts Ave
Harvard &Q
Sundsay
Scollay &Q
Esser Bt
Scollay
Scollay Sq
Male St
River &T
Boylston
Cambridge
Dudley
Washington BT
Randay
Dudley Bt
Roxbury
Dudley St
Roxbury Ceols
Sundey
Mount Auburn
Huron Ave
M. Nefson
Watertown
A. M
Prospect GT
Lundsey
Morth Cambridge
Prospect
Riverside
Adame Sq
ML Watertown &Q
Bubwat
IL P. ML Co. & Sergeant
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Democrati
WM. H
Brooks & Conley Real Estate and Insurance
Henry F. Farrow
Prospect Street
State
H. A. Ally
Cambridge Gas Oo
F. Barry & CO
Elsion
Inman SQ
Rand
Isaac McLean Sons CO
Lascastee Sr
HosTox
John Elston & CO
Inman Square
W. A. Bullard
Harvard Trust Company
Choice
Maple Ave
Fayette Sts
J. Elston
Inman
Camb
The
Harvard Tailoring Co
Brattle St
J.J. Toohy
WM. F. Colby
Boylston St
Robert J. Melledge
Ellis & Melledge
Real Estate and Insurance
Lygeum Building
Real Estate Exchange
M. Doherty & CO
Kneeland St
Atlantic Ave
Sentinel
D. B. Shaughnessy & Sop Book
Institute
East
World Today
New York Sun
Massachusetts
Guild Moran
Moran
Parriott
Brown
Draper Deitrick McCall
Matthews
Mellen Monahan
Ward
Dixon Spinelli
Middlesex
Macleod Peabody
Eeeas
Pee Teste
Montgomery Rep
Bounke
Cavanagh
Donnelly
Meyers R Roe
Eeate Wees
Murray
Tees Eee Stearns
Castle Square
Raymond’s
Registration OF Voters
Isaac 3. Pear
Board of Registrars
Roberts
Harvard Street
Windsor Street
Inman Street
Odd Fellows
Citizens’ Trade Association
Quincy Square
Brattle Square
Unity
Upland Read
Dodd Fellows Hall
Boston Elevated Railway CO
Fime
C. Berry & CO
Roessle Premium
New England
Berry
Empire State Surety CO
Breooklys
New York
Charles F. Manning
Mass. Ave
Union Shop
Prospect St
Martin A. Feeley
Western Ave
Walter C. Wardwell
Glenwood
S. H. Harrington
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