Harvard Degrees and Global Finance in May News
The May 1 1901 Lowell Daily Courier notes talk of Harvard granting degrees to Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Hoar, with debate on McKinley receiving a third degree. It covers insurance payouts for the wreck Rio de Janeiro, rising gold outflows, and J P Morgan’s continued consolidation schemes amid a backdrop of global finance and political remarks.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Harvard
Senator Hoar
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Cambridge
Rio de Janeiro
Master financiers and local interest in Boston Leyland deal
The piece discusses J P Morgan's Leyland line purchase and its local Boston stake, noting Morgan's vast schemes and the broad impact of financial power. It also covers Mrs Nation's continued saloon smashing, Buffalo exposition hours, Eastman Grogan vs Webster Park cases, and Hadley seeking Carnegie library funds amid Massachusetts pride in town libraries.
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J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Boston
Mrs. Nation
Kansas
Massachusetts
Hadley
Carnegie
Boston Advertiser
Eight-Hour Day Regime in Boston Street Dept
The Boston street department has operated an eight-hour day for a year with strict adherence. Superintendent Wheeler notes the law raises costs by about 168000 dollars annually, and questions whether shorter workdays will raise overall efficiency. He argues that workers may shirk under any day length, and that employers must ensure compliance and fairness while encouraging productivity.
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Boston Street
Wheeler
Fraternal Meeting With Whist Tournament Tonight
Lowell council No 8 Royal Arcanum invites all members to a regular meeting followed by a whist tournament for members and their gentleman friends from 8 30 to 10 30 tonight May 2 Souvenirs will go to high scorers Attendance is expected to be large with many bringing guests Names from the recent Boston grand council session include Chas O Wheeler A W David Edward N Leighton Fred A Wilcox Charles W Whitman A H Stanley Fay H Martin F X A Hurtubise Geo C H Whitney John S Chandler Alonzo G Walsh W Dana Hill Elmer E Maynard Frank Dodge E G Crockett James W Gregg Charles E Robinson Arthur W Saunders George F Maguire John Hughes Joseph Brown and James H Gannon from North Billerica
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Lowell Council
Royal Arcanum
Lowell 8
Lowell
Grand Council
Boston
Chas. O. S. Wheeler
A. W. David
Edward N. Leighton
Fred A. Wilcox
Charles W. Whitman
A. H. Stanley
Fay H. Martin
F. X. A. Hurtubise
Geo. C. H. Whitney
John S. Chandler
Eight Hour Law Draws Criticism On Municipal Work
The author argues the municipal eight hour law creates inequality for workers unable to benefit. They warn political misuse in city administration and suggest private and corporate progress might better test the concept. The piece notes Boston’s example and questions if nine or ten hour days could yield more work, yet sees the aim as a gradual universal reduction and fairer earnings.
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New York
Boston
Lowell and Massachusetts Life Echoes in Almanac Musings
A Lawrence Telegram piece muses on Arbur Gay in Massachusetts and the lingering interest in it, notes Lowell adopting a horse less carriage for commerce, and recounts officer Lennon's alcohol remark. It discusses Nesmith street macadam plans, local humor about squirrels and cats, large families, and Spanish war veterans returning home, all reflecting community life and civic issues.
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Arbur Gay
Massachusetts
Lawrence
British and American census trends and library bid
The piece surveys depopulation in British agricultural villages versus city growth, notes Cuba-US diplomacy, reflects on China finance, and comments on Hadley Mass libraries and Wall Street valuation chaos as markets widen gaps between value and bids.
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Wall Street
N. Y
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Putnam & Son
Central Street
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America
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Jas. A. Cudworth
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