Governor Crana's Veto of the Subway Bill in Boston
Boston State House reports Governor Crana vetoed the subway bill with critics arguing it would grant a private corporation a costly monopoly and limit future public options. House and Senate scrutiny continues as lawmakers weigh sustaining the veto, with adjournment hopes and pending Wakefield water bill and highway measures shaping the session.
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Boston
General Court
Tufts College
Walsh
Clinton
Senate
Wakefield
Mann
Boston Elevated Railway
Tremont Street
Commission
Boston Elevated Railway Company
House actions on street railways and committee recess inquiry
The House reported leave to withdraw the petition for the Uxbridge and Sturbridge Street railway incorporation under suspension. An order for the attorney general’s opinion on a recess committee and its funding was laid over. A vote failed to postpone a water drawdown bill. Senate amendments on guardians for minors were accepted and the House adjourned at 2 30.
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Uxbridge & Sturbridge Street Railway
Callender
Boston
State House
Nickerson
Dedham
Charles River
Mesers
Gale
Natick
Bullock
New Bedford
Attorney General
House
Senate
Senate votes to reconsider Boston voting machine bill
In the Senate this morning Senator Sullivan moved to reconsider the Friday vote on the conference committee report for the Boston voting machine bill. The proposal passed 18 to 18, with further action keeping the report alive by 17 to 18. Attwill moved to take the Wakefield water bill from the table and refer it to the next General Court.
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Fletcher
Sullivan
Shaw
Senate
Blodgett
Gardner
Post
Wakefield
Boston
General Court
Committee On Roads and Bridges
Northfield
Connecticut River
Conference Committee
Fitzgerald
Howland
May Be Murder In Dorchester Robbery Motive Suspected
Boston police probe the death of George W. Park of South Quincy, found in the Neponset River. They deem it murder and robbery the motive, tracing his movements from a week prior, with a known Dorchester figure under suspicion. A pocketbook full of money and a $10 water-deposit are noted, and Park was last seen in a liquor store before going to Neponset.
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Dorchester
Quincy
George W. Park
South Quincy
Nepomset River
Park
James F. Tolman
Neponset
Draper
A. T. Stearns Lumber Company
Federal Street
South Station
One Arrest Made In Neponset River Death Case
Boston reports Jeremiah Conley of Neponset was taken into custody in connection with the death of George W. Park of Quincy. Police plan to hold him while they determine if he was the man who left an electric car with Park on Neponset bridge the night before the body surfaced. Conley has a long record of loitering near the bridge, and officers have repeatedly detained him there.
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George W. Park
Quincy
Neponset River
Jeremiah Conley
Norwood Street
Neponset
Park
Neponset Bridge
Conley
McKinley Declines Harvard LL D Amid Absence
President McKinley will not attend Harvard College commencement on June 26 to receive the LL D degree. Harvard President Eliot says the degree will not be conferred without the president's in person presence, noting a long-standing custom of awarding only to those present. Mrs McKinley's critical condition keeps the president from leaving Washington.
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McKinley
Harvard College
Washington
Eliot
Harvard
Peruna touted as cure for catarrh in old ad copy
Letters from J Louis Pfau Jr and James Lewis praise Peruna for catarrh relief. Baltic Hotel proprietor W E Schneider also commends the remedy after a single bottle. The advertisement urges readers to seek a free catarrh book from The Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus Ohio.
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Chicago
Til
Central Trust Co
Times- Herald
James Lewis
Louisiana
W. E. Schneider
Baltic Hotel
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Actress May Duryea Alleges Gift Validity in Suit
Boston June 18 Miss May Duryea sues to enforce a $50 gift from the late Dr. William L. Simpson of New York claiming it was given in contemplation of his death and orders Dr Harvey to pay $500 monthly. The case hinges on whether the signed paper delivered after Simpson’s Jan 26 1901 suicide is valid under the agreement with Harvey. The estate’s administratrix seeks $10 000, while Duryea claims $5 000. The matter was continued to tomorrow.
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Boston
Miss Duryea
Jacob Schieder
Richelieu Hotel
New York
Dr. Simpson
Edward B. Schieder
Mr. Schieder
Mr. Simpson
Dr. Harvey
Mabel P. Simpson
Holtz
Mrs Simpson
Hobson Defends Schley at Baltimore Tech Exercises
Captain Richmond P. Hobson USP Navy spoke at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute commencement. He praised Admiral Schley’s tactics at Santiago and contrasted British methods in Dewey’s Manila Bay engagement, arguing those critical of Schley show no patience with bold naval moves and close combat.
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Richmond P. Hobson
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Dewey
Manila Bay
Nelson
South Africa
Schley
Santiago
Hobson
Death of John Christy at Bellevue Hospital
New York June 18 John Christy died this morning in the insane asylum at Bellevue hospital from peritonitis caused by blows. The coroner could not determine when the injuries occurred. Dr Stewart and Dr Young, in charge of the ward, said the injuries were present on arrival.
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New York
John Christy
Bellevue Hospital
Stewart
Young
Trial at Last in Massachusetts Dr Bishop and Dr Turner
Boston June 18 Mrs Jane E Bishop faced trial on an indictment of 84 counts alleging 14 separate malpractice cases with her co defendant Dr Augustus W Turner also charged. The Suffolk superior court heard motions to quash and heard jurors named for the panel as the case moved toward testimony with the trial adjourned to continue today.
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Augustus W. Turner
Bishop
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Chase
District Attorney's Office
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C. M. Bond
W. P. Thompson
Clarence W. Rowley
Dr. Turner
Swasey
Row
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William H. McCracken
Francis J. O’connor
Alfred Hannon
Clifford Amerman
James M. Clancy
Richard P. Morrissey
James J. Conroy
Robert A. Mara
Bred A. Alexander
George C. Jewett
James E. Northall
Thomas W. O'Brien
William H. Hayes
B. B. Whittier
John F. Green
D. G. Turnbull
Charles E. Bartley
A. T. Booth
Turner
Albert Hannon
South Boston
Tremont Street
Chandler Street
Woman’s cure remark from Dr Williams pills saved Nellie Hedden
Nellie M Hedden of 621 Summit Avenue Connersville Indiana describes years of nervous breakdown female weariness and pallor severe pain and breathlessness She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with her recovery after using six boxes and urges others to try the remedy notarized November 14 1900 and sold in drugstores at 50 cents a box six for 2 40
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Nellie M. Hedden
Summit Avenue
Connersville
Ind
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Commencement at Smith College Largest Class Yet
Northampton June 18 Smith College awarded diplomas to a 255 member graduating class, the largest in the college’s history. Rev James H Canfield delivered the address on individuality within society, praising organized effort yet warning against overorganization.
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Northampton
Smith College
James H. Canfield
Columbia University
Secret Donor Gifts $100,000 to College Endowment
Northampton June 18 President Seelye announced a concealed donor provided 100000 to the college. Fifty thousand funds a new building and the rest anchors the endowment, contingent on alumni and student fundraising matching the gift. A trustee member and wife alumna already contributed 1000. Seelye recalled 25 years of college history from a 350000 start.
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Northampton
Seelye
Connecticut Day Arrives as Gov McLean Helps Pan Am Day
Gov George P McLean of Connecticut arrived by special train with staff and guards to Hartford and New Haven units for Connecticut Day at the Pan American exposition. National Guard detachment preceded the governor as part of the ceremonial arrival by rail. The party aims to make Thursday a memorable Connecticut Day.
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George P. McLean
Connecticut
Foot Guards
Hartford
New Haven
National Guard
New
Accidents on the farm and Dr Thomas Electric Oil relief
Accidents occur with distressing frequency on the farm with cuts stings bruises and sprains. Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves the pain instantly and is pitched as essential for safety.
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