Features of the Senate Tariff Bill
The Senate tariff bill cuts duties on 75 percent of articles, expands the free list, and raises duties on many luxuries. Wines and spirits see notable rate hikes, cocoa joins tea and coffee on the free list, and coal duties are to be reported without recommendation. Senate leans against free lumber and may set higher tariffs than the House. Western senators expect a duty on hides.
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Payne
Senate
Free Island
Articles of
Coffee Syndicate
Payne tariff bill sent to public printer for Senate committee review
Washington April 11 The Payne tariff bill as amended by the Senate finance committee was sent to the public printer and will be ready for the full committee tomorrow at 10. An effort will press minority consent to report the bill to the Senate then and allow it to go over until Thursday when Chairman Aldrich will explain its provisions. Senator Daniel, the ranking Democrat, will outline the minority’s expected position.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Aldrich
Daniel
Senatorial tariff debate notes and Lenox fire tragedy
Senate leaders anticipate lengthy tariff discussion with many items to be sent to the Senate for judgment without recommendation. Aldrich cites big reductions and a longer free list. A fire in Lenox’s Clifford building claims several lives as a brave rescue unfolds, aiding efforts from Pittsfield and Lee.
Lenox Fire Losses and Insurance Strain Town Mecca Status
Strong wind threats and a massive blaze in Lenox caused near 300000 dollars in losses, with only 116700 dollars insured. Police and fire crews fought flames in the business district as locals and visitors flocked to the scene and nearby residents provided meals for firefighters. About 10000 spectators gathered as insurers assessed the risk and insurance coverage remained light due to poor fire protection in Lenox.
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Lenox
Bryant
Post
Lenox National Bank
Peter Murtha
Curtis
Clifford
Klipp
Ladies Aid Fire Victims in Lenox Fund Drive Gathers Speed
Lenox on Easter weekend sees rapid volunteer relief as women gather funds and organize clothing and furniture for victims. Miss Florence Mahanna leads rescue efforts and secures fire apparatus. donors from Boston, New York, and local residents pledge thousands.
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Miss Plorence Mahanna
William T. Mahanna
Miss Mahanna
Smith Paper Company
Lee
Pittsfield
Lenox Selectmen
Patrick Hughes
Richard A. Stanley
Hughes
Lindsey Fairfax
Washington
Willam D. Curtis
Samuel Juliet Guild
Lindsey Airfax
William H. Bradford
Frank Ik
William D. Curtis
Barclay Hazard
New York
Desperate Fire Traps Ruin Lenox Business District
A deadly blaze in Lenox, Berkshire County, consumes the old fire trap and kills an entire family among several victims. Two bodies recovered, others unreachable due to extreme heat. Town plans rebuild, building restrictions, and a new fire department after the disaster.
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Knox
Berkshire
Lenox
Mob Beats Police in Chelsea During Easter Riot
Four officers fought a mob of about 20 in Chelsea's Polish district on Medford street after arresting Patrick Mulligan for drunkenness. Sergeant Hibblethwaite and Patrolman Duggan were seriously injured. Anthony Kopersinski and John Racpee were arrested with three others later detained for drunkenness and assault.
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Chelsea
Hibblethwaite
Duggan
Medford Street
MacGauley
Patrick Mulligan
Decatur Street
Charlestown
Mulligan
MacGanley
Edward Hoyt
Anthony Kopersinski
John Ricapee
President Eliot’s 1915 plan faces tax and land hurdles
President Eliot argues stagnation in Boston planning stems from eminent domain limits on private land and the cost burden of bridges shared unequally between counties. He cites failed legislative adoption of modern personal property taxation despite commissions’ recommendations, hindering public funding.
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Boston
Cambridge
Middlesex County
Bridge to replace Dead Man's Crossing on Somerville avenue
A reinforced concrete bridge will replace the grade crossing at Somerville avenue over the Boston & Maine tracks. The crossing, long known as Dead Man's Crossing for frequent accidents and fatalities, will become a major elevated span once construction raises the street.
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Somerville Avenue
Somerville
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Improvements in Massachusetts cities quoted as deplorable
The text argues municipal wastefulness hampers public works and contrasts it with Houston's commission government paying one dollar for one dollar's value. It claims Houston built four large schoolhouses and many miles of streets with sewers and lights, funded by receipts and without extra charges to property abutters beyond granite sidewalks.
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Massachusetts
Houston
Commission
Judge Fred M. Bixby Dies in Brockton at 47
Judge Fred M. Bixby a leading Plymouth County attorney and former city solicitor died suddenly of dropsy at the Belmont House in Brockton aged 47. Born in Brockton he had practiced law there for 25 years and is survived by his widow. He was stricken on the street after attending church and died within minutes.
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Brockton
Fred M. Bixby
Plymouth County
Belmont House
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