Hero of Hot Springs romance linked to Boston shoe clerk
James L. Bancroft of Brookline, former Regal and Filene’s shoe staff, wed Pearl White of Cleveland after working as master of ceremonies at a Hot Springs hotel. Bancroft, 22, and Miss White, 19, reportedly planned to travel to Cleveland after the marriage, with Bancroft’s mother noting a two month acquaintance.
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Hero OF Hot Springs Romance
Boston
James L. Bancroft
Brookline
Hot Springs
Ark
Pearl White
Cleveland
Regal Shoe Company
Filene’s
Bancroft
Miss White
Washington Street
James
Maine Solons Visit House Delegation Tours Boston
A Maine legislative group led by Colonel E C Dill visited the Massachusetts House last night. They were hosted by the Maine Club of the Massachusetts Legislature at Youngs and later attended a theatre program and a banquet. The visitors observed steam boiler insurance discussions and planned a subway ride plus a Fort Point banquet before returning to their hotel.Members include Speaker M M Drew and Representatives M F Higgins D A Sargent with Senators I K Stetson W W M Ayer E L Phileon A H Shaw J B E Tartre L A Buzzell.
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Maine
Mellen A. Pingree
Haverhill
Pine Tree State
Demosthenes
Cicero
Fort Nawn
Boston Common
M. M. Drew
Portland
House
I. K. Stetson
W.W. M. Ayer
E. L. Phileon
A. H. Shaw
J. B. E. Tartre
M. F. Higgins
E. N. Merrill
D. A. Sargent
L. A. Buzzell
Overtime Bill Killed in Senate Vote
The Senate killed the overtime bill for women and children by 19 to 18 after debate and failed postponement motions. The measure would limit work hours in manufacturing, originally applying to textile mills, and faced Republican opposition before reaching Governor Douglas.
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Senate
Bates
Ross
New Bedford
Douglas
House
Leahy
Boston
Yeas
Beck
Bullock
Castle
Chace
Chapple
Collins
Garfield
Gartland
Kyle
Mellen
Peters
Taylor
Portland Officials Named in Legislative Roster
Frederick Hale J Putnam Stevens P Baxter all of Portland represent S C Whitmore T S Burns from the Governor's council Francis Keefe superintendent of the State House and Colonel E C Dill legislative reporter listed among attendees.
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Frederick Hale
J. Putnam Stevens
P. P. Baxter
Portland
S. C. Whitmore
T. S. Burns
Governor’s Council
Francis Keefe
State House
E. C. Dill
Luce Bill Postponed After Nomination Paper Debate
After a lengthy session the Luce bill to shift filing of nomination papers to election commissioners was postponed amid debate. The measure seeks to change who handles candidate filings and timing.
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Luce
Coupon offer for 14k gold fountain pen deal
Save six coupons for a 14k gold fountain pen valued at $1.50. The offer promises full warranty and satisfaction with a polished barrel and rubber cap. Coupons are to be redeemed at multiple drugstores and addresses across Boston and nearby cities.
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Time Post
Tremont St
Woodward Drug Water
Oberhauser
Friend St
Eaton
Summer
Walker
Rintels
Dudley
Reconsideration Schedules After Postponed Bill
Political committees postponed until Monday after a Thursday rejection. Mr Luce moved reconsideration and it was secured.
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Luce
Ways and Means Cuts Forest Commission in Massachusetts
The Senate Ways and Means Committee faced a cool reception as a forestry encouragement measure came up. The original plan for a three member commission was reduced to a single forester after brisk debate. The anti bucket shop bill was sent to Monday for further action.
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Senate Ways and Means
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Casualty Company Bill Advances in House
The measure to incorporate the Massachusetts Casualty Company passed to be engrossed after a 79 to 60 vote. The charter allows the firm to engage in casualty and boiler insurance operations.
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Massachusetts Casualty Company
Fire Safety Bill Aims To Clear Obstructed Exits
The committee on mercantile affairs has voted to report a bill prohibiting blocks on stairways and fire escapes by boxes barrels and similar items.
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Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Collins Wins Fight For Bay Dredging Bill Passes
Representative Walter Collins of Ward 20 wins a House vote for a Dorchester Bay easterly shore dredging bill. The measure with $25,000 yearly for four years faced harbor and public lands committee opposition before amendments were defeated. Final tally 80 to 78 in favor.
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Walter Collins
Ward 20
Dorchester Bay
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Collins
Oppose Nantasket Hotel Liquor Licenses Stir at Nantasket
Promoters of Paragon Park seek two liquor licenses for the Rockland House and the Palm Garden at Nantasket Beach. Other hotel owners oppose granting two licenses, arguing it would be unfair to long time licensees already paying fees.
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Nantasket
Paragon Park
Nantasket Beach
Rockland House
Palm Garden
Barber Fined for Promoting Gambling in Watertown Shop
Watertown. John Holmes a barber in the Mt. Auburn district was fined 25 in District Court at Wal tham for promoting gambling. A gambling machine valued at 250 was seized from the shop and Holmes paid the fine.
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Watertown
John Holmes
Mt. Auburn
Waltham
Holmes
Rose Pastor and Graham Phelps Stokes Face Public Scrutiny
Rose Pastor recounts meeting Graham Phelps Stokes while on assignment for the New York Jewish Daily News. She describes an immediate, deep connection without using the word engagement, noting their souls “met” and their bond. The article highlights her striking auburn hair and distinctive look.
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New York
Rose
Graham Phelps Stokes
Stokes
New York Jewish Daily News
Lincoln
Pastor
Kane Again Weds Mrs Hargous Elliott in Georgia
Woodbury Kane and Sallie Hargous Elliott of Newport Rhode Island traveled from Aiken South Carolina to Augusta Georgia where a second wedding was performed by a justice of the peace. The license came from Richmond County Georgia because Georgia recognizes divorces while South Carolina does not. No reason given for the remarriage.
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Kane
Sallie Hargous Elliott
Augusta
Woodbury Kane
Newport
R. I
Aiken
Outbuilding collapse kills Henry C. Moulton in York
Henry C. Moulton 70 a well to do farmer was crushed to death when a small outbuilding he was moving collapsed in York Maine He leaves three daughters in the city.
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York
Henry C. Moulton
Moulton
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Winn
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NEW Boiler Insurance CO
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Prince Street
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Hood
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White Dental Parlors
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Chase & Sanborn’s Coffees
Thomas Jefferson King
King
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Alfred D. Foster
D. F. Appel
William B. Turner
Warren Sawyer
Thomas Sherwin
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Henry Parkman
Wallace L. Pierce
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Charles H. Flood
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Federal Street
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Hammond Street
Halifax
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Warren, O
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