Business leaders back 12 o'clock liquor bill in Boston
Boston business figures press for changing the 11 o'clock liquor closing rule. They argue hotels and commerce would benefit, healing Puritan restrictions while noting Boston’s need to compete with New York and other cities. They urge a statewide referendum and emphasize the city’s dense population and economic stakes.
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la Newburg
Boston
New York
John F. Crocker
Boston Chamber of Commerce
United States
Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine R. R
State House
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Metropolitan Park District
Mayor's Argument on Boston Population Primacy
The piece argues Boston remains the leading population center, urging temperance interests to align with present law for urban status. It frames municipal prominence as tied to policy and public sentiment, calling for reform to sustain growth and influence.
Boston Liquor Referendum Debate Rises in City Hall
Mayor Fitzgerald urged the House to reconsider its rejection of the 11 o'clock repeal law. He argued a full vote would let Boston voters settle the question, backed by broad business interests. He noted Boston’s mercantile activity totals about $1.1 billion with $900 million generated in the city.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Fitzgerald
Apitero and Apitezo Cereal Promote Health and Energy
An advertisement extols Apitero as the only cereal supplying vegetable iron to nourish the blood and boost vitality. Apitezo is described as a crisp grain product with iron like peas and spinach, benefiting athletes and children alike. Biscuits cost 15c and grains 10c, sold by grocers nationwide.
Winchester Man Stabbed in Street Fight
Daniel Reardon of Arthur Street, 25, was stabbed in the head with a large jack knife by Patrick McCarthy, 35, a Boston & Maine section hand, as they argued after stones were thrown by local youths near Main Street. McCarthy crossed into Woburn and was arrested by Officer Boutwell.
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Winchester
Daniel Reardon
Arthur Street
Patrick McCarthy
Boston & Maine
Reardon
Main Street
Woburn
McCarthy
Boutwell
Parker Considered Brookline Selectmen Candidate
Judge Philip S. Parker says he would run for the Brookline Board of Selectmen if Chairman James M. Codman resigns this week, triggering a special election.
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Philip S. Parker
Brookline Board of Selectmen
James M. Codman
Chelsea License Muddle Restraint Sought in Liquor Licensing
A bill in equity to restrain Chelsea liquor license commissioners from issuing licenses will be applied for this week. Ex-Alderman Justin F. Bartlett, who leveled graft charges, will seek to restrain licenses until the pending case is heard.
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Chelsea
Justin F. Bartlett
Moran
Bartlett urges delay in liquor licenses amid grand jury case
Mr Bartlett says licenses should not be granted while a commissioner faces grand jury charges. He questions the competence of the issuing authorities and notes dealers were told to renew and pay fees. He plans to hold up remaining licenses next Friday if possible.
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Bartlett
Vermont Prison Report Condemns Poor Interior Layout
A Vermont legislative commission reports the Windsor State Prison’s interior design allowed contact between female prisoners and staff and guards. It condemns the arrangements and urges alterations to isolate women inmates. The panel exonerates ex-Superintendent Oakes on supplies and commends Wilson Lovell for discipline but cites poor judgment in interviewing Mary Rogers and handling related court actions. No graft found in finances.
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Burlington
Special Legislative Commission
Vermont
Windsor
Charles J. Bell
Mary Rogers
Durkee
Kimball
Oakes
Wilson S. Lovell
Cruiser Washington Ready for Trials at Rockland
The U S government new cruiser Washington arrived at Rockland Maine at 7 p m and anchored outside the breakwater for trials to be held off Owl s Head measured mile course Tuesday The contract requires a minimum speed of 22 knots per hour
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Rockland
Washington
United States
Agent Fights Alone Over Insurance Rebates Indictment
Frederick F. Hockaday of Newton Upper Falls faces Suffolk grand jury charges of rebates on policies. New York Life refuses to back him, stating it will not involve itself. Hockaday arraignment set for morning with Thomas W. Lawson testifying for the government.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Frederick F. Hockaday
Newton Upper Falls
Thomas W. Lawson
Suffolk Grand Jury
William A. Morse
Hockaday
Hatch to be arraigned on aiding escape charge
Charles R. Hatch former jail official is indicted for assisting a prisoner to escape. He plans to plead not guilty at arraignment this morning at the court. Hatch says he has not yet secured counsel but will tomorrow and will fight the case to the end.
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Charles R. Hatch
Charles Street
Grand
Hatch
Lamartine Street
Jamaica Plain
Lunatic McDonough Recaptured After Escape From Insane Hospital
William McDonough, recent patient at Med field Insane Hospital, escaped yesterday afternoon then wandered to West Newton where Patrolman Taste arrested him after he walked all night. He greeted the officer, claimed they are after him, then tried to run before being pursued back to the hospital.
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West Newton
William McDonough
Medfield Insane Hospital
Taste
McDonough
Carriage and Car Collision Near Marlboro
A carriage with Ernest Golbert and Miss Lillian Snow both 21 was hit by an electric car on the Southboro road near Marlboro. Golbert suffered a likely fatal skull fracture while Snow escaped unharmed. The horse died and the carriage was demolished as the car and mare moved in opposite directions and the horse bolted onto the tracks.
Five Little Tots Strayed From Roxbury Homes Found Safe
Five children aged four to six who wandered from Parker Hill Roxbury areas were tracked to a barn near Oak Square Brighton by Patrolman Starbird. The group includes Martha Frank and Lizzie Cooney Ellen Dugan and William Kennan. Residents of Hillside Street addresses.
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Roxbury
West Roxbury
Dorchester
Parker Hill
Brighton
Starbird
Oak Square
Martha
Frank
Lizzie Cooney
Ellen Dugan
William Kennan
Hillside Street
Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey Ratifies Navy Health Claim
A medical note recommends Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a small corrective measure on ships to reduce navy deaths from tuberculosis. Druggists would sell a full quart limited to ships with a signed label. The whiskey is described as mild and usable in tea or with leaf sugar to ease cough and aid digestion.
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Maryland
Graves’ Maryland
Miners Clash With Police in East Boston Village
Two mounted police officers, Sergeant H. C. Dimon and Private Cooney, faced a magistrate in Wilkesbarre on charges of threats and forcible entry after a clash with Italian mine workers amid a Hillside Coal & Iron Company strike at Fernwood colliery. The officers had seized three shotguns after threatening to burn the village, and a night of gunfire terror preceded reinforcements.
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Wilkesbarre
East Boston Village
H. C. Dimon
Cooney
Hillside Coal & Iron Company
Fernwood
Dimon
Shamokin scale committee returns to discuss talks with operators
Some members of the Shamokin scale committee of 36, tasked with mediating differences between mine workers and coal operators, returned to New York today and held informal talks on plans for the next day.
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New York
Miners Expected to Return in Pittsburg District
No new disturbances reported in the bituminous coal fields. In the Pittsburg district 90 percent of out miners are expected to return tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Coal Trust Sells Amid Legal Uncertainty and Price Stance
Officials of the coal trust indicate coal will be sold as usual despite pending appeals. Secretary Olin says a decision is rendered and further action rests elsewhere, while price levels stay high due to tight supply and cautious dealer behavior awaiting the Metropolitan license ruling.
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Olin
Coal Trust
Boston
Edward Hamlin
Metropolitan Coal Company
Trust
Cambridge men comment on coal strike’s impact
William A. Hunnewell of Bay State Fuel says he will consult partners before commenting and will decide in a day or two. Hans L. Carstein of Cambridge states he has no coal to sell and that March orders were only partly filled, downplaying personal stake in the strike.
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William A. Hunnewell
Bay State Fuel Company
Cambridge
Hans L. Carstein
Coal Club
Break in Prices by Newton Coal Dealer Dolan
Newton Lower Falls coal dealer John Dolan on Washington Street defies higher Boston Coal Club rates and returns to original prices after stockpiles. Several dealers have already reverted to the old pricing with more expected to follow.
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Newton
John Dolan
Washington Street
Newton Lower Falls
Boston Coal Club
Dolan
Whittemore Sons Firm Maintains Coal Prices
John A. Whittemore's Sons Company of West Roxbury states it will continue to charge per ton for stove and chestnut coal amid ongoing unsettled market conditions.
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John A. Whittemore’s Sons Company
West Roxbury
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Founder’s Life
A sketch of Lydia E. Pinkham born 1819 in Lynn Massachusetts and her rise from teaching to creating a healer’s work. The piece traces her roots, marriage, family business, and the birth of a widely used herbal remedy that grew after 1873 with the Pinkham family turning to advertising and patient records to support women’s health.
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Whlose
Estes
Lynn
Mass
Isaac Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Pinkhams
Coal Prices Hold Steady Amid Market Warrant Notes
L Hupprich of Highland Coal Company Roxbury says no pea coal available and coal price remains at eight dollars per ton with no prospect of reduction. The market warrants the price stay high as demand persists.
Brighton Coal Company sets regular prices for loyal customers
Mr Woods of the Brighton Coal Company announces coal will be sold only to regular customers at prices that prevailed before the strike. He states demand from some buyers reached 8 dollars a ton, but he will supply 1600 tons at the standard rates while supplies last.
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Mr. Woods
Brighton Coal Company
Lynn Coal Trust in Lynns Aprils Talks Open
Mayor Barney states no action against the local coal trust yet awaiting suspension outcome of the Metropolitan coal license. He accuses trust members of conspiring to keep coal prices high and notes Secretary Olin's decision dampens dealer plans.
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Lynn
Barney
Olin
Stoneham Coal Prices Expected Drop
Mr Furness of Taylor Furness Coal Company said tonight a drop in coal prices is expected if demand does not surge and yards are cleared. He noted a good supply and that the firm can handle orders up to 15 tons.
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Stoneham
Furness
Taylor Furness Coal Comany
Melrose Trade Chief Backs Cautious Pricing Policy
C. B. Goss says the business cannot lower prices until orders are confirmed and limits orders to a ton. He notes a 25 cent premium over Boston pricing but acknowledges higher freight costs. The remarks reflect careful pricing amid supply uncertainties.
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Melrose
C. B. Goss
Boston
Coal sellers vow to hold Wakefield price at seven fifty
Wakefield April 8 coal men promise not to raise prices above $7.50 if operators ensure a continued supply. Thomas Hickey says supply is small but prices will stay down if coal can be secured.
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Wakefield
Wakefield Coal
Thomas Hickey
Malden Coal Dealer Comments On Near Term Prices
Malden on April 8 E. E. Locke a prominent coal dealer said that he does not expect a price change tomorrow though the next 24 hours are unpredictable and a dealer cannot state what change may occur.
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Malden
E. E. Locke
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