Peremptory Action Urged Over Equitable Scandal
A New England readership urges firm action to reform the Equitable Life scandals. The column cites plummeting business and calls for authoritative intervention, condemning whitewashing and naming figures tied to the dispute. It also includes readers’ letters and light assorted items.
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New England
Equitable Life
Equitable
New York
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Harriman
Mr. Alexander
Patriots' Day contrasts with arctic spring in 1905
The piece recalls the 130th anniversary of Lexington and Concord and contrasts April weather: in 1775 apple trees bloomed as farmers fought in shirtsleeves, while in 1905 northeast Georgia sees a killed peach crop, cold and snow in New England with overcoats and flurries.
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Lexington
Concord
Georgia
New
Supreme Court ruling on ten hour bakery law linked to Fourteenth Amendment
The article argues the decision rests on the XIVth Amendment clause prohibiting abridgment of privileges and immunities and due process. It notes the right to labor as property and discusses the historical context of amendments 1 through 12, with the Civil War era as a turning point. It emphasizes the unique wartime origins of the XIVth Amendment.
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United States Supreme Court
New York
United States
Dissenting Justice Argues Statute Not Clearly Unconstitutional
The text highlights Justice Tlar lan's dissent praising a landmark ruling as highly significant. He and two associates argue the duty is to sustain the statute if it is not plainly conflicting with the federal Constitution, deeming this an all-sufficient reason.
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Tlarlan
Public Opinion Bill Defeated In Senate
The public opinion bill passed the House but was defeated in the Senate by one vote. A reconsideration motion carried 15 to 11, and third reading ended with 19 to 11 against. The piece, a moderate measure, faced energetic opposition yet holds that such public policy questions belong to the people. The author hopes the idea will ultimately triumph in the state.
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House
Senate
Massachusetts
Newfoundland Legislature passes Bill Excluding American Fishermen
The upper house approved Premier Bond’s measure to bar American fleets from Colonial waters with a government discretion to suspend operation. The Governor’s assent is awaited. The move risks Newfoundland’s bait and herring profits but could aid a broader Hay Bond treaty and future talks with the United States.
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Newfoundland
Bond
Robert Bond
Senate
United States
Anti-Saloon League Inspired Woburn Raid Confirmed
In a letter to the Boston Post Charles H Cadwell president of the Anti-Saloon League of Woburn corrects a report on the Woburn liquor raid. He states the Anti-Saloon League and not the Reform League led the raid without local police aid and notes Ex Mayor Davis and Mr Plaice were not involved.
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Anti-Saloon League of
Woburn
Charles H. Cadwell
Boston Post
Anti-Saloon League
Reform League
Davis
Plaice
A. H. Zepp
Observant Citizen and Melrose Finances Mentioned
Observations on Patriots' Day link to 1775 and revises views on Revere. Melrose Aldermen approve a 5 dollar appropriation toward prisoner wagon costs. Melrose's quarterly share totals 20 dollars while fines revenue falls short, prompting funding from city. Putnam Bradlee remodeling near the South station noted with extensive repainting.
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Melrose
District Court
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