Liquor License Rule Forces Quick Payment by Dealers
The Police Commission imposes a ten day deadline for license fee payment after notice, affecting 896 licensees who must settle by April 16 to obtain new licenses. The move aims to enforce strict compliance before May 1, with many saloons and hotels awaiting notices and others potentially closing. The commission defends the iron hand stance amid inquiries from a state investigation, while spotters assess violations and licenses are issued as funds arrive.
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Police Commission
Baker
State House
Commission
Commissionera
Clark
Voting on strike in five Central railroad brotherhoods
Jersey City April 8 voting begins among the five Central railroad brotherhoods tele firemen trainmen conductors and telegraphers to decide on a potential strike. Two thirds support needed and a cooperative board will oversee actions. Officials deny Delaware Lackawanna and Lehigh Valley workers may join.
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Jersey City
Brotherhoods
Central
National
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Lehigh Valley
Co-Operative Board
Co-Operative Committee
E. B. Clark
Brotherhood of Railway
Jersey Central
Warren
C. H. Warren
Nine-Hour Day Or Strike Moves In Boston
Machinists in Boston and surrounding areas plan a nine hour workday demand with strikes if rejected. They held a kickoff meeting at 987 Washington street and announced a visit by AFL leaders President Gompers and Vice President OConnell on April 13 to energize the campaign.
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Boston
Washington Street
Gompers
O’connell
American Federation of Labor
Sympathy Shown For Vesce Arrest Reported
The article notes the arrest of Raffaele Veace on a charge of illegally conducting a bank at 3orth street and details alleged involvement in a partner’s bank fraud last summer. It describes Vesce’s suffering and claims he supported victims whose funds were taken.
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Orth
Orth End
Vesce
Acc Rane
Carter Seeks Bail in Supreme Court Motion
In Washington on April 8 Judge Jeremiah Wilson filed a motion in the Supreme Court seeking bail for Captain Oberlin M. Carter. Solicitor General Richards indicated he would oppose the motion on behalf of the United States. Eiken Sveders acted for Carter.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Jeremiah Wilson
Oberlin M. Carter
Richards
United States
Eiken Sveders
Cannes
South Danvers Bank to Pay 20 Percent
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a South Danvers Bank plan to pay a 20 percent amount, but text is garbled leaving the event unclear and details absent.
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South Danvers Bank
Wife’s Testimony Helps Doherty Avoid Reformatory
John A. Doherty faced trial in the Superior Criminal Court on charges of stealing three turnout items and wagons. Judge Gaskill, noting intoxication as a factor, placed Doherty on probation after his wife testified he was a good husband when sober and that leniency might aid his rehabilitation.
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John A. Doherty
Jounsey Cron
Doherty
Thin Child and Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Guidance
The notice advises giving a small dose of Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil to thin children. Start with a half or quarter teaspoon if the stomach is weak, then increase as tolerated. The child should gain strength, become hungrier, eat, and ideally gain weight and health. Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott & Bowne
Oo Veal Rest
New York
Beverage described as best for all ages and health
A historic promo lines up a beverage as valued by drinkers of all ages. It claims to cheer strengthen the old and young, aid the sick in recovery, and make the well better, presenting a universal healthful image of the product.
Van Nostrand Named at Bunker Hill Breweries
A. G. Van Nostrand is noted with Bunker Hill Breweries in Charlestown, indicating an association or leadership role within the brewery.
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Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown
Senate Debates Three-Year Term for Boston Assessors
Senate discussion centers on a bill to appoint Boston assessors for three-year terms by the mayor. Amendments proposed by Shaw and Dowd are defeated or postponed as the chamber delays action. The session then proceeds to consider a $20,000 appropriation for Major General Bartlett’s statue with remarks by Porter and Post.
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City of
Chamberlain
Plymouth
Dowd
Suffolk
Shaw
Sullivan
Gardner
Essex
Bartlett
Messrs. Porter
Post
Lawmakers Debate Sunday Rail Work and Education Bills
In Lowell Mr Stearns opposed a measure to allow boot blacks to work on rail to stations on Sundays. Frost Lawrence Harrington Boston defended it, Gilpatric Boston and Googins Cambridge opposed. The bill was rejected. A separate bill to create a State survivor of normal schools carried by a large vote. Davis Salem moved to study railroad sleeping accommodations in ordinary coaches. the measure was rejected. Foster Somerville moved city clerk term limits to three years. the amendment was adopted.
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Lowell
Messrs. Frost
Lawrence
Harrington
Boston
Messrs
Gilpatric
Googins
Cambridge
Mr. Davis
Salem
Committee On Railroads
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Somerville
Aldermen Discuss City Staffing and Major Building Costs
Boston Aldermen push for a semi annual publication listing city employees and salaries. A plan to expand a public works project prompts a request for a $900,000 budget increase and a $300,000 initial order. Mayor urges immediate action to proceed in one operation for a new building.
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Tees Aoe
A. Warren Gould
Morrison
Board of Aldermen
Finance Committee
Tinkham
Bureau of Statistics
Republican Board of Strategy
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Gerry
Boston
Boylston Street
Arlington
Berkeley
Alderman
Norris
M. J. Desmond
Massachusetts
Rice Will Hearing Delayed as Patrick Case Moves Ahead
In New York, Surrogate Fitzgerald heard two wills of William Marsh Rice on the calendar for trial dates. Counsel for Patrick and the Rice heirs asked for adjournment to June while the temporary administrator urged immediate trial, with adjournment set for next Monday or end of Patrick proceedings before Justice Jerome on the murder case.
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New York
William Marsh Rice
Fitzgerald
Albert T. Patrick
Rice Heirs
Rice Institute
Texas
Patrick
Rice
Jerome
Storekeepers debate Sunday opening and discrimination
Mr Amazeen of Haverhill opposed a measure allowing stores to stay open on Sundays observing the seventh day. He argued it discriminates against American merchants and any race doing business should follow the laws. On Mr Borofsky of Boston's motion the bill was laid over to Wednesday.
General Young Meets McKinley Before Philippine Return
General P M B Young who has come from the Philippines visits President McKinley in Washington and then the War Department He does not discuss Philippine conditions but hurries to the bedside of his son in law Major John T Knight who is gravely ill
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Washington
P. M. B. Young
Philippines
Department of California
McKinley
War Department
Young
John T. Knight
Special committee weighs Beaton electric light concern
The joint committee on manufactures and mercantile affairs held an executive session to consider sense scenes of the Beaton electric light company. A subcommittee was appointed to report on potential stock watering, already flagged by the gas commissioners, for presentation to the full special committee.
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Joint Committee On Manufactures and Mercantile Affairs
Beaton Electric Light Co
Gas Commissioners
Probate Committee Reports Withdrawals and Retiring Judges Plan
The committee on probate and chancery held an executive session yesterday afternoon and voted to report leave to withdraw on two petitions to restrict vivi section practice and on a petition for a system of retiring judges of probate. There were no dissenters on either report.
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Committee On Probate and Chancery
End of Gas Controversy Sparks 1901 Debate
Fragmentary text notes an end to a gas controversy in 1901 with action by a representative and a committee. It references a proposed 5-cent rate in Boston and a representative named Horgan, with Van Remee appearing. The passage hints at bill passage considerations.
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Ates
Cis J. Horgan
Boston
Mr. van Remee
Spring Humors of the Blood and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad
Advertising copy claims 75 percent of people are cured yearly by Hood’s Sarsaparilla and urges the rest to try this spring medicine. It touts appetite improvement, stomach relief, and energy boost, calling it a strong blood purifier with noted cures for scrofula and blood poisoning.
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Hood
Inspection of laundries disrupts Chinese workers
Fragmentary report notes an inspection affecting laundries and mentions Chinese workers. Details are unclear but action by authorities appears to impact the labor force.
Fragmented OCR Names and Addresses in Swampscott Area
Readable fragments list individuals and addresses in Swampscott and nearby areas. Names include Samuel Brir Miller and Charles Frasca with multiple street references in Dorchester Roxbury and Harwich. Contains scattered personal names, street names, and ages amid damaged OCR lines.
Letters From Competitors Promote Boston Sunday Post
A Nashua Nashua letter from George C. White praises the Boston Sunday Post and claims strong sales in Roxbury Massachusetts. The writer urges rivals to support and stress the Post as the best paper, noting competition and asking for continued readership.
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Pees Y Post
Boston Sunday Post
Roxbury
Mass
George C. White
Loyalty coupon request from Milton Lewenberg
A reader letter from Milton Lewenberg of Linwood Street Roxbury thanks the Sund Post for daily and Sunday editions and mentions future coupons to be sent for credit. The note asks the paper to credit one coupon to Lewenberg.
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Sund Post
Milton Lewenberg
Linwood Street
Roxbury
Aguinaldo’s downfall aided by Lt Taylor letter from Philippines
The letter dated Feb 18 1901 from Lieutenant James D. Taylor Jr. describes luring seven insurrectos with cigars and questions, obtaining letters, and revealing Aguinaldo in Pantabangan. Taylor helped by releasing natives to gather truth, earning praise from General Funston and hope for Aggie’s capture.
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J. D. Taylor
James D. Taylor
General Funston
Aguinaldo
Pantabangan
Philippine Islands
Pepa
Aggie
Moon Rise
Manila
Palanan
Taylor
Philippines
Competit dn for Sunday Post contest update
Fragmented text notes a Sunday Post contest and a prize linked to a 1 percent blue token, with unclear references to weapons and personal mentions. The readable ideas include contest timing and a gift or reward, but no coherent event details or names are recoverable.
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Sunday Post
Ren
Shirin
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