Contempt Powers Bill Debated as Lynn Grade Crossing Fails
In the House a bill on contempt powers for courts was discussed for nearly two hours without a vote. The Lynn grade crossing measure was defeated 95 to 109 with a quorum issue noted. debate touched on judiciary authority and public rights amid legislators citing state and federal parallels.
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Manning
Worcester
Commonwealth
Union
United States
Colby
Boston
Selfridge
Selfridgeston
Venport
Greenfield
R. Mills
Neiser
Sponte
Fair River
Mogerron
Belfrime
Howland
the Cittee
Brigham of
Marlboro
Exemption Favorable for Westminster Chambers Height
The committee on cities endorsed a bill exempting the Westminster Chambers in Copley Square from height limits enacted in 1898. Senators Chamberlain and Butler and Representative Spooner dissented, with Representatives Dillon and Minehan reserving the right to dissent. The project prompted financing changes with Woodbury & Leighton taking the building. The committee’s action will be reported to the House today.
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Westminster Chambers
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Chamberlain
Butler
Spooner
Chelsea
Dillon
Holyoke
Minehan
Cambridge
Woodbury & Leighton
Quincy
Mable
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Elder
Sunday Law Repeal Hearing Before Judiciary Committee
A hearing before the committee on judiciary will begin today on repealing Sunday laws relating to Sunday tobacco sales. The bill, offered by Mr. Saunders of Boston, will be considered as Sabbath Reform League members and other supporters attend to urge preserving the current laws.
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Committee On Judiciary
Saunders
Boston
Sabbath Reform League
Prophetic Lecture Series by William Read to Public
A fragmented notice promotes William Read presenting illustrated prophetic lectures to the public. It references a schedule in Washington and mentions a venue at a place resembling Gington with vague dates and topics.
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Ppteckertas
Poe
Gington
Ender
Harvards Stages Elizabethan Comedy Maid in the Mill
Harvard chapter of Delta Upsilon presents John Fletcher and William Rowley’s The Maid in the Mill at Copley Hall. Produced under Mrs Janet Edmondson Walker’s direction, the cast includes Philippe King of Spain A P Fitch and other noted players. The revival recalls the play’s 1623 court performances and notes Fletcher’s lineage and Rowley’s collaborations.
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Copley Hall
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Brotherhood of Delta Upsilon
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Mary Queen of Scots
London
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J. H. Holmes
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Moncado
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Vertigo
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Constable
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Tank
Harvard Trial Races Produce Cracked Crews on Charles
Four strong races and one swamping marked Harvard trial races on the Charles in cold cross winds. Weld and Newell crews battled with Newell winning the 1902 second crew by half a length while Weld’s 1902 first crew swamped. Newell won 1901 and 1900 events, and Weld took the Law School race.
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Charles
Harvard
Newell-Weld
Weld
Newell
Newell-Weld Law School
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Bancroft
W. A. Bancroft
Historic Newell Weld Rowing Race Recap on Charles River
The race details a tight dual between Newell and Weld crews with Newell 1901 and 1900 testing Weld’s lead. Newell wins in 1901 by three feet amid a dramatic finish, while 1900 sees Newell pull away for a clear open-water victory. Weld Law School also fields a strong entry with a late surge and competitive showing. The article lists the lineups for Newell 1900 1901 and Weld 1902 and others.
First of new ocean line arrives in New York
The Minneapolis, first of four new Atlantic Transport Line steamers, arrived from Belfast commanded by Captain Sidney Leyland. Built for New York to London service, she is 60 feet long 6 feet beam 44 feet deep with 13 700 gross tons and 26 000 displacement, 250 cabin passengers amidships. Expected eight day passage.
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New York
Atlantic Transport Line
Minneapolis
Sidney Leyland
Belfast
Ireland
Minnehaha
Minnetonka
Minnewaska
London
Unclear OCR shows crew names and scores
Fragmentary text lists rowers and coxswains with partial scores and placements, including names Bancroft Wood Shepherd Butler Davis Moretti Cox Kelly Newell Blake Sheafe Swift Burden Marvin Byrd Parker.
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Shepherd
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Bow
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Sheafe
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Burden
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Wae
Byrd
Parker
Coxswain
Atson
Funeral for Dr Roche Held at Sacred Heart Church
The funeral for Dr Thomas Francis Roche, Deer Island resident physician for fourteen years, will be held at 9:45 this morning at the Church of the Sacred Heart with a solemn high mass. He died Sunday noon after a period of illness and heart trouble. Born in Watertown in 1862, he lived in Boston as a child, studied in Canada, and graduated from the University of New York in 183. He practiced in New Bedford before his Deer Island appointment. He was a Democrat, unmarried, and lived with his mother at 4 Marion Street. four sisters survive, including Catherine Roche.
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Deer Island
Church of ‘the Sacred Heart
Dr. Roche
Watertown
Boston
University of New York
New Bedford
Pees
A. Partin
Captain Codman Burial Funeral at Trinity Church
Six nephews of the late Captain John Codman served as pallbearers at his funeral held at 1 PM yesterday at Trinity Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert Codman Jr and Rev. Dr. E B Winchester Donald assisted in the service. A large gathering attended as the choir sang There Is a Land of Pure Delight It Heard a Voice From Heaven and Forever With the Lord. Pallbearers included William Codman Jr C R Cobb Dr F C Cobb Dr E B A Codman E D Codman and Stephen Codman. The body was interred in the Forest Hills Cemetery and ashes deposited in the family tomb in Dorchester.
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Diocese of
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F. C. Cobb
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Stephen Codman
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Dorchester
Funeral for Captain Silsbee and Major Macnamara
A large delegation attended Captain Edn A. Silsbee’s funeral at the First Church in Boston and Marlboro and Berkeley reels yesterday. The body went to Salem for burial. Major Daniel Macnamara’s funeral followed at 40 Alleghany Street with a guard from the Ninth Regiment and G A R posts escorting to Holyhood Cemetery.
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Holyhood Cemetery
Rev Dr Edward Kraus Buried in New York
The funeral of Rev. Dr. Edward Horatio Kraus, late rector of St Matthews's Episcopal Church, was held at the church today in New York.
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Edward Horatio Kraus
St. Matthews’s Episcopal Church
Blind Peter Pepneulx Dies in Dorchester Home
Local obituary notes the death of Peter J. Pepneulx a blind pnanter who lived with Mr and Mrs John Riley at 887 Dorchester Avenue near Mt O Wernok Street Dorchester He died yesterday morning at 430 due to a malignant abdominal trouble that had kept him in bed for about a month He had reportedly expressed a wish to die on Palm Death was the cause of death with his final days spent at the Riley residence.
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John Riley
Dorchrchester Avenue
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Dorchester
Freven
Deaths and Funeral Notices from Jamaica Plain Area
Deaths include Ellen Harrington widow of Michael and Mary Kelley daughter of D L Kelley. Funeral from residence at 76 Spring Park Avenue Wednesday at 9 o clock to St John Church Jamaica Plain. Services and burial details listed for several local families.
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Binerotee
George W. 2 Harrington
Jamaic Water
Ellen
Michael ‘Aess
Edward Kennelly
Spring Park Avenue
Weday
Jamsica Pisin
Kelley
Mary. L
Willie Own D
Nnle
Elley
Urch
No Excuse to Ignore Health Signs and Seek Medical Advice
The piece urges prompt physician consultation at early warning signs to prevent weeks of decline. It praises Munyon's Remedies and free doctor visits, claiming 57 cures and widespread approval as preventive and curative options.
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Munyon
Near to Death in Freight Train Incident
Edward Kenney was struck by a moving freight train and fell into the Mystic River. His right leg was severed in the accident, and bystanders reported the fall into the water as the train passed. He was reportedly rescued and transported for emergency care.
Waltham Man Hit by Backing Freight Falls Into River
Edward Kenney aged 42 of Waltham, employee of the Fitchburg railroad, was struck by a backing freight train on the south draw of the Boston and Maine last night at 9 15. He severed his right leg above the knee and fell into the river, nearly bleeding to death before an attendant rescued him. He is in serious condition at Massachusetts Metal Hospital.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Edward Kenney
Waltham
Division 1
Massachusetts Metal Hospital
Kenney
Fitchbur Railroad
Hanlan vessel owner dies suddenly in Toronto
John Hanlan a prominent Toronto vessel owner and brother of famed oarsman Edward Hanlan died suddenly yesterday. The obituary notes his prominence in local shipping circles and his relation to the celebrated athlete.
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Ont
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Edward Hanlan
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