W L Douglas Shoe Advertises Authentic Pairs
Caution none genuine without W L Douglas name and price stamped on bottom. Sold only in W L Douglas exclusive stores in principal cities and by top shoe dealers. Fast Color Eyelets used exclusively. Catalogue mailed free. Addresses listed for Boston shoe stores and Brockton factory.
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W. L. Douglas
W.L Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Boston
Washington Street
Summer St
Cor. Lincoln
Washington St
Cor. School
Court Street
Cor. Howard
Harover Street
Minors Bill Amended in Senate Action
In a tense Senate session the McEttrick child labor bill was amended by Senator Cox of Lawrence to bar night work in textile mills. President Dana’s ruling on extending the overtime bill faced questions but was withdrawn after lawmakers urged fairness. The Cox amendment, later joined by Grosvenor to include women, passed without opposition as the bill moved to engrossment.
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Senate
McEttrick
Senator Cox of
Lawrence
Dana
Mahoney
Chicopee
Cox
Governor Guild
John M. Grosvenor, Jr
Swampscott
Grosvenor
Cassidy
Northampton
Burnett and Dean Propose Anti Monopoly Measures Amid Coal Crisis
A conflict over anti monopoly legislation unfolds as Rep Andrew J Burnett pushes a measure to aid coal price relief while Rep Charles A Dean offers a broader bill. Hearings feature Standard Oil scrutiny and support for enforcing penalties on dealers who conspire to raise coal prices.
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Andrew J. Burnett
Melrose
Legislative Committee On Rules
Congress
Charles A. Dean
Wakefield
Dean
Legislative Committee On Mercantile Affairs
J. T. Auerbach
Standard Oil
United Shoe Machinery
St Pauls School marks semi centennial in chapel
The student body observed the semi centennial of St Pauls School in Concord New Hampshire in the chapel. An alumni observance is planned for June. The school received its charter in 1855 and was founded by the late Dr George C Sprivci of Boston on April 1 1856.
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Concord
N. H
St. Paul’s School
George C. Sprievci
Boston
Dedham Voters Voice April Town Meeting Actions
Dedham voters at Memorial Hall voted to form a 21 member by law committee for terms of one two and three years. They adopted a by law regulating junk dealers hawkers pedlers and street advertising. The firemen salary act was reconsidered and defeated. A three member committee was appointed to propose by law changes to improve budgeting. A vote of thanks was given to officials for opposing Hyde Park annexation. Total appropriations were 4387.74 with the largest item 1600 for fire engine house.
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Dedham
Memorial Hall
Charles H. Schriner
Board of Assessors
Board of Selectmen
Hyde Park
Reform talk sweeps Chelsea over aldermanic graft
Chelsea residents discuss a movement to restore the Common Council and cut aldermen from 15 to nine elected at large. Supporters say a City Hall cleanout would attract capable citizens and curb graft, while a clash rises over Assistant Assessor Bloomberg’s alleged opposition to the current administration and voter colonization claims.
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Bloomberg
Ward 2
O'Brien
Bloombergsh
Boston
Town in Uproar Over Bond Demand in Great Barrington
Great Barrington residents face payroll delays as new treasurer John E. Cleary refuses a combined 55 000 bond for town treasurer and tax collector. Selectmen rejected a proposed 15 000 joint bond. Teachers await pay as officials consider a new election if bonds fail. Community leaders push for another meeting.
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Great Barrington
John E. Cleary
Cleary
Charles Giddings
O. C. Bidwell
Proctor Seeks Libel Suit Against Moran
District Attorney John B. Moran faces a libel suit threat from Robert G. Proctor private secretary to Senator Lodge. Proctor alleges Moran falsely charged him in a State Legislature speech regarding payments to John G. Bestgen for a US consulate post in Solingen Germany. Moran plans to present Proctor’s case to the grand jury Thursday.
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John B. Moran
Robert G. Proctor
Senator Lodge
Moran
John G. Bestgen
Proctor
United States
Solingen
Germany
Grand
Joint meeting fails to break anthracite pay dispute
Eastern Pennsylvania anthracite operators and miners held their first joint session in New York City. After nearly three hours both sides stood firm, adjourning until Thursday noon without concessions as mining remains at a standstill. A rumor said arbitration was discussed, but Baer said it was not proposed at the session.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Trunk Line Association
Jersey Central
Baer
Proctor to sue Moran for libel over Boston charges
Mr Proctor traveling from Washington plans to sue Mr Moran for libel after Moran accused him and linked to Bestgen stories. Moran calls grand jury action against Republican State committee officers. The Commonwealth v John Doe et al summonses include Talbot Flanders Doty Peterson Pinkerton Evans Mansfield.
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Proctor
Washington
Bestgen
Boston
Moran
Republican State Committee
State Committee
the Commonwealth
John Doe
Thomas Talbot
William Flanders
George H. Doty
Joseph
Dr Greene’s Nervura Promises Health Amid Spring Weakness
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene’s Nervura as a cure for digestive and nerve complaints. It claims the remedy builds up the body, aids nutrient use, and strengthens health, with free consultations offered by Dr. Greene at his office.
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Dr. Greene
Greene
Retail coal price jumps in Boston amid strike fears
Yesterday Boston retailers raised coal prices to eight dollars per ton for stove, egg, fur nace and nut varieties while Shamokin and Franklin coal sold higher. Coke rose to six dollars. Dealers blame mine closures though shipper prices hold, with supply said normal.
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Boston
Boston & Maine Road
New England
Rotterdam
New York
Troy
Mechanicsville
Ernest J. Jackson
James T. Auerbach
William M. Olin
Metropolitan Coal Company
Commonwealth
Mellen Cuts Coal Rates Across New England Rail Lines
President Mellen announces a ten cent per ton reduction in New York New Haven and Hartford coal freight rates aiding New England coal supply. The cut applies to seven major coaling stations including South Providence Harbor Junction India Point East Providence Wilkesbarre Pier Fall River and New Bedford. The change took effect yesterday. A parallel reduction in passenger rates about two cents per mile will be implemented soon.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
Mellen
New England
South Providence
Harbor Junction
India Point
East Providence
Wilkesbarre Pier
Fall River
New Bedford
New Haven
Spring Fever and Mucu Tone Cited by Alderman Wendling
Alderman Peter A Wendling describes spring fatigue and mucous membrane inflammation reversed by Mucu Tone in a Rexall advertisement. He recounts his own recovery after four to five bottles, claiming restored energy and weight. The pitcher asserts the product cures spring fever through blood nourishment and membrane relief, with a money back guarantee.
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Peter A. Wendling
Chicago
Rexall Remedies Cut Running Costs and Offer Refund
The Rexall Remedies boast direct selling with only one profit between manufacturer and consumer, promising better value. Buyers are told to request the specific Rexall remedy for any ailment and can obtain a refund if it fails to meet expectations. Prices listed include Rexall Americaniugs Elixir for nervousness at 75 cents and Rexall Cherry Juice large bottle for coughs at 25 cents out of 196 remedies offered.
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Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Rexall
United Drug Company
Constitutional Democrats win strong in St Petersburg ward
In St Petersburg the Admiralty ward vote totals show the constitutional Democrats leading with about 1500 votes to 500 for M Kutler. Pole M Petrofitsky drew the lowest support on the same ticket as anti non-Russian sentiment appears to affect results.
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ST. Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
Admiralty
M. Kutler
M. Petrofitsky
Waterman Held for Grand Jury in Melrose Grocery Burglary
Malden April 3 Edward M Waterman 18 of Melrose charged with burglarizing Sanborn Co grocery store in Melrose weeks ago held for grand jury in Malden District Court before Judge Bruce with bond set at 1500.
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Malden
Sanborn & Co
Melrose
Edward M. Waterman
Bruce
Immigrant Swede Passes Wife Claim for Miss Birath
August Anderson a 40 year old Swedish farmer from Teien Kitson county Minnesota is jailed in Boston on perjury charges after immigration officials exposed his plan to pass Amelia Birath 28 as his wife The couple arrived on the Cunard liner Saxonia March 29 and registered as Mr and Mrs Anderson Birath admitted she was not his wife prompting detention
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Minnesota
August Anderson
Teien
Kitson County
Minn
Amelia Birath
Anderson
Charles Street
Immigration Board of Special Inquiry
Christiania
Cunard
Saxonia
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Douglas
D. F. Welling
Harvard Street
Solons
William D. McMillan
ST. Paul
Dedham Voters
Chicago News
Chelsea
Beecham
Sue Moran
Lodge
Fitzgerald
Jaynes
Washington and the Follo
J. Countie & CO
Charles and
Chestnut Sts
Hubbell & McGowan
Huntington Aves
H. D. Huggan
Mass. Ave
Boylston St
Fred A
D. F. Rourke
Brighton
Thos. E. Burns
Brookline
W. B. Hunt CO
Prospect St
Cambridge
Ubbard
Newton
Democrats
Petersburg
Long Wharf
REX Distilling CO
Stamiford St
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