Lawmaker says every member a liar before the law during campaign bill debate
In a floor clash over a bill to bar corporate political contributions, Representative Cole of Andover declares no man in the House is free from legal lies. The measure fails on engrossment 89 to 98 after a back and forth with Representative Luce of Somerville and others.
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Somerville
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Lowell
Walker
Waltham
Moore
Boston
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Seiberlich
Ward 22
Good Government Association
Evans
Everett
W. L. Douglas Company
Davis
Plymouth
Boston Electric Debate Highlights Public Ownership Clash
In a State House hearing, E. W. Burdett of Boston electric light firms challenges John Moran on city takeover. Burdett warns politics would hinder efficiency and payroll growth. Moran probes profitability and public management risks.
Scott's Emulsion Cod Liver Oil Endorsed by Doctors
A doctor recommends cod liver oil and suggests Scott's Emulsion as easily digested for sensitive stomachs. The ad notes broad acceptance and promises a sample, signed Scott & Bowne of Pearl Street New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Gro Pearl Street
New York
Height Restriction Commission Authorized for Boston
A new three member Height of Buildings Commission was authorized by a bill from the committee on cities. The panel will identify parts of the residential district intruded by business blocks where building heights may exceed 80 feet. Disputed areas include parts of South Boston Boylston Street Columbus Avenue and Charles Town where current law places them in the 80 foot residential limit.
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Committee On Cities
South Boston
Boylston Street
Columbus Avenue
Charlestown
Labor for Future of Youthful Offenders
The joint judiciary committee reported a House bill to investigate employment methods for minors convicted of imprisonable offenses. It authorizes the governor to appoint a five member commission to study establishing a trade or industrial school for youths ages 14 to 21.
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Joint Judiciary Committee
Mayor Collins Betterment Assessment Bill Defeated
The House yesterday defeated Mayor Collins proposed betterment assessment for street improvements by a 62 to 21 vote.
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House
Collins
Grass Plot Replaces Boston Triangle Under Mayor Order
Boston officials move to convert the Copley square triangle from a flower garden to a grass plot after Back Bay residents protested the display. Superintendent William Doogue says orders from Mayor Collins’ office require the change while promising new flower bed designs for special events.
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William Doogue
Post
City Hall
Back Bay
Harry Frothingham
Ward 11
Frothingham
Trinity Church
Public Library
Boston
Doogue
Grand Army
London
Taylor Bill On Employer Liability Up For Debate
State House debates on labor measures as Senate Bill 165 seeks to grant employees the same remedies for on the job injuries as if they were not employees. House examines Samuel Ross bills restricting overtime for women and children in mills and setting eight hour day for public workers. Masters builders oppose eight hour limit.
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Senate
William Taylor
East
Boston
Committee On Joint Judiciary
Callender
Grady
Samuel Ross
New Bedford
Bates
Ross
Return of Civil War guidon to Memorial Hall
Assistant Secretary of War Oliver restored a tattered United States guidon captured by the Third Virginia Cavalry at Aldie Virginia June 17 1863 from the First Massachusetts Cavalry and later recaptured by an unknown Union regiment. Sergeant at Arms Remington will mount it on a staff with other relics in Memorial Hall.
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Douglas
United States
Third
Virginia Cavalry
Aldie
Massachusetts
Remington
Memorial Hall
Sedgwick bill on street height defeated in Senate
The bill by Professor William T. Sedgwick to limit building height to one and one quarter times street distance was defeated in the Senate yesterday afternoon by 9 to 14, the vote on substituting the bill for the committee on cities adverse report.
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William T. Sedgwick
Senate
Committee On Cities
Plainville to secede from Wrentham amid town meeting
Governor Douglas signs the secession bill and a warrant for a special town meeting is issued to elect officers. Bonfires blaze as Plainville rejoices and declares it will no longer be outvoted by Wrentham.
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Douglas
Wrentham
New Election Law Bill Proposes Direct Plurality Nomination
A House committee bill on election laws seeks to end political conventions for Congressmen district attorneys clerks of courts elective county officers and state legislators. Nomination would move to direct plurality voting replacing conventions.
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Committee On Election Laws
General Court
Copley Square To Be Transformed With New Hotel Theatre
Real estate rumors claim Copley Square will shift from public buildings to business blocks. A modern hotel will replace the Museum of Fine Arts site, with a rear theatre facing Dartmouth street. the current Art Museum site will be sold for commercial use while preserving a 90 foot height limit.
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Museum OF Fine Arts
Dartmouth Street
Museum
Copley
United States
Berkeley
Art Museum
Boston Water Power Company
E. D. Codman
C. R. Sturgis
Fens
Stuart Street
Trinity Place
Melrose highway visit ends with missing officials
Alderman Andrew J. Burnett led a large party including Mayor Buttrick ex Mayors Gould and Larrabee and State Highway Commissioners William E. McClintock and Harold Parker on a motor tour toward Upham street. The two lead cars vanished for two hours, prompting concerns from Saugus selectmen about the proposed State road.
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Melrose
Andrew J. Burnett
Lynn
Saugus
Cliftondale
William E. McClintock
Harold Parker
Upham Street
Burnett
Buttrick
Gould
Larrabee
Saugus Board of Selectmen
Larabee
Boston School Board Bill Moves Toward Docket
The Boston House will settle a bill reducing the School Board from 24 to five after a third reading. Petitioners led by James J. Storrow and ex mayors back the measure as a way to curb political deals and improve openness. excitement surged when House rules were suspended to consider a similar Haverhill petition to cut its board from 21 to seven.
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Boston
James J. Storrow
Haverhill
Public lighting bill debate over municipal power criticized
Remonstrants opposed to ex Mayor Nathan Matthews bill for municipal ownership of electric plants spoke to the public lighting committee yesterday. Governor Douglas recommendation underpins the bill, Edison company backers praised Matthews bill but warned city politics in Boston would have harmful effects.
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Matthews
Mr. Moran
Mr. Burdett
Moran
Burdett
Nathan Matthews
Public Lighting Committee
Douglas
E. W. Burdette
Edison Company
Boston
Machine Wants Good Candidate in City Campaign
The Democratic machine led by Superintendent James Donovan seeks a candidate if Mayor Collins opts out. Reports say Collins wavers on running while Kennedy and Curran forecast nonparticipation. Ex-Chairman James Doyle may be urged to run for street commissioner with machine backing, in a bid to counter Duane. Discussions continue with ex-Mayor Josiah Quincy also possibility if Collins sits out.
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James Donovan
Collins
P. J. Kennedy
Colling
Curran
Joseph Corbett
Board of Strategy
James H. Doyle
Doyle
John H. Duane
Salem D. Charles
Josiah Quincy
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