Massachusetts House Bans Night Work for Messenger Boys
The Massachusetts House passed a bill prohibiting messenger boys under 21 from delivering messages between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The measure, pushed by the state child labor committee, faces Senate approval. Officials warned it will affect several firms in Boston and beyond.
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Reciprocity Legislation Debated at Democratic Caucus
Washington April 11 the caucus decided to take up reciprocity with Canada and a farmers free list in the order named by the House of Representatives Woolen and cotton schedules are expected to follow according to present indications
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Caucus endorses Underwood reciprocity bill with Canadian plan
The caucus backed the Underwood reciprocity bill by a 128 to 29 vote with six present, calling on the President to pursue further reciprocal trade with Canada. Debate featured pushback from Mr. Fitzgerald of New York and moves to merge the Canadian and free list bills, while Ways and Means support remained strong. It’s likely the Canadian bill will be introduced Thursday alongside other party measures on Senators’ election and Arizona New Mexico statehood.
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Doctor Tarred and Feathered in Albert Minnesota Man Punished
Sheriff Subby is at Glenville investigating a mob that tarred and feathered Dr. J. P. Freeman last night. Freeman, a prominent physician, was ridden on a rail after a dispute between him and his wife, drawing strong support for Mrs. Freeman from locals. Freeman will seek prosecution of the participants.
American Children Captives in Alamo Stockade
News from San Diego reports Mexican filibusters hold a number of American women and children captive in a stockade at Alamo California. Captives reportedly suffer insults while protests have been sent to Secretary of State Knox and Senator Perkins who leads the Senate naval affairs committee.
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Americans Held by Rebels at Alamo Mexico Plea for Rescue
G Raffi his wife and five children of San Diego are among captives at Alamo Mexico. O Henry Savage appeals to Secretary Knox for warship intervention after reports of no relief and downed wires. Knox and Ambassador in Mexico City instruct protection measures. Navy action pending Washington orders.
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State Tax on Stock Sales Passes Committee Vote
The taxation committee approved a bill taxing stock transfers at 2 cents per $100 value for shares transferred after Sept. 1. Adhesive stamps to be sold by the tax commissioner. noncompliance carries fines up to 1000 dollars or six months imprisonment. Revenue goes to the state treasury. A tie vote blocked a proposal to limit legislative sessions to 100 days. Other items cover railroad investigations, restraint of the insane, and promotions rules for the Marloro fire department.
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Maine State Senator B F Hamilton Dies at 71
Biddeford Maine April 1 Heart disease caused the death of State Senator Benjamin F Hamilton today He was taken ill at the legislature last February brought to Biddeford and did not recover He was admitted to the York bar in 1860 a prominent member of the Maine Republican State committee postmaster during Grant's presidency and longtime leader in the Maine State Agricultural Society aged 71
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Mrs James C McCarthy Dies After Short Illness
Maria Louise Slattery McCarthy wife of James C McCarthy died at 140 West Newton Street South End after a short illness. She helped found E T Slattery & Company Tremont Street and later retired. She was longtime member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Funeral from the church Thursday at 2 30 PM with a high mass of requiem Monday morning.
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Sunk Italian launches found north of Governor island linked to Black Hand
Divers Frederic Wallace and Michael Frazier recovered two Italian gasoline launches from the channel north of Governor's Island. The vessels show deep axe marks, valued at about 600 dollars each, with salvage expected at 400 dollars. Officials doubt the Black Hand story while noting possible more missing boats.
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Newton Florist Walter H Knapp Dies in Rutland
Walter H Knapp a Newton and Wellesley florist died after a two week illness at Rutland He was about 56 and had sung in Newton and Wellesley Hills church choirs He was born in Brookline a Amherst Agricultural College graduate class of 1875 His funeral will be held Thursday from his North Street Newton home survived by his mother
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Medals Awarded to 24 New York Firemen
In a ceremony attended by women and children rescued earlier, 24 New York firemen received medals for bravery during 1910 11. Mayor Gaynor praised the fire and police departments as the best in the world.
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Man Found Dead in Vacant Pine Street House
An unidentified man about 55 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, dark complexion and shabbily dressed, was found dead yesterday among tramp sleepers in an unoccupied Pine Street house by Patrolman Cronin of the La Grange Street station.
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Sam Loyd Puzzle Expert Dies at 70 in Brooklyn
Sam Loyd, famed puzzle creator for newspapers and magazines, died today in Brooklyn of apoplexy at age seventy. He had long entertained readers with his popular problems and built a fortune estimated at more than 1 million dollars.
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Humane Day in Schools Promotes Kindness to Animals
More than 100000 public school children and 1200 teachers joined the Humane Day programme run by the American Humane Education Society. Teachers read pamphlets, children shared experiences, from urban to suburban districts, highlighting birds and animals and compassion.
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Weekend menus and recipes in Sunday Post pages
Dozens of tested recipes appear in the Sunday Post cooking section alongside menus for a small wedding breakfast a children's party for 50 and a company dinner offering ideas for event catering.
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