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...best race of the day was between the Junior eights, won by the Newell crew with a lead of three feet. The Newell went ahead at the start and drew gradually away until at the bridge it had a lead of a length. Evans then brought the Weld eight along with a number of spurts, and began to cut down the opponents' lead until the two crews were nearly even. On a succession of alternate spurts, the Newell crew won by the small margin given...
...over a matter of pure legislation as over the status which Congress shall decide upon for Porto Rico. This is a live, practical question, one that invites the sober consideration of every American. The decision of the American people on this question will decide whether we are to continue along that line of development which we have successfully followed since the beginning of our national existence...
...industrial development, now prevails. Once make it known that the interests of Porto Rico are to be the interests of the United States, that Porto Rico is a part of us, and American capital will flow to the island. But until that time comes the rehabilitation of Porto Rico along American lines is impossible. When Americans can feel that their investments in Porto Rico are to be regarded as favorably as those in New York, then, and not till then, will American capital develop the island...
...Rico within our customs boundary is the very policy which meets this requirement. It is the only measure which guarantees permanent economic conditions, without which capitalists will never invest. Second, it provides that the capital attracted to the island shall be American, and that Porto Rico shall be developed along American lines...
...Boston Elevated Railroad Company has definitely decided to begin work on the Cambridge section of its elevated line in the spring of 1901. The route, though not fully determined, will probably be as follows: From the new subway out by Cambridge St., across the West Boston Bridge, along Main St., through private property to Green St., which runs parallel to Massachusetts Ave., and then to Brattle square by way of Mount Auburn St. According to present plans there will only be two stations in Cambridge and in this case the running time between Brattle Square and Scollay Square will...