Littlefield Trust Bill Favored Report in House
Washington December 5 The House judiciary sub committee reported favorably on Mr Littlefields publicity for trusts bill with amendments. It imposes annual returns to the Interstate Commerce Commission detailing organization, capital, assets, earnings and taxes for interstate or foreign concerns and allows sworn questions under oath. Exemptions include small concerns with capital under five thousand dollars.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Jenkins
Maine
Overstreet
Indiana
Powers
Massachusetts
DeArmond
Missouri
Clayton
Alabama
Inter
State Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
District Court
House approves gifts from foreign governments to officials
Washington December 5 The House passed a private calendar bill authorizing certain officials and appointees to accept presents and decorations from foreign governments. Names listed include Captain B H McCalla Dr Eugene Wasdin Dr H B Geddings Henry E Alford W A Taylor H W Wiley M A Cameron John I Shulte John A Okerman Casper Crowninshield Miss Anna Tolman Smith and Lt Col F H Phipps.
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Washington
House
B. H. McCalla
Eugene Wasdin
H. B. Geddings
Henry E. Alford
W. A. Taylor
H. W. Wiley
M. A. Cameron
John I. Shulte
Department of Agriculture
New York Issues Warning on Foot and Mouth Disease
State Superintendent Charles A. Well ing notified railroads to disinfect all cars that carried animals since August 1. An outbreak of foot and mouth disease reported among animals in New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut prompts the order. Forty inspectors will be stationed at state borders to enforce compliance.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles A. Welling
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Movements of the Enemy Squadron Reported from Port of Spain
United States Consul in Port of Spain cables the State Department with details of a supposed foreign fleet heading toward the United States through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The squadron left Port of Spain via the Bocas Grande, steering eastward with ships fueled and stocked. The commander asked about Bermuda’s health, a possible ruse to mask its true destination. Navy will be informed.
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Washington
Caribbean
United States
Smith
Port of Spain
State Department
Gulf of Mexico
Spain
Bocas Grande
Bermuda
Navy Department
Higginson
Hypnotist Aids Trance Girl in Gloucester Case
In Gloucester on December 5 a hypnotist is aiding 11 year old Gladys B McLean who has been in a trance two weeks. Professor Lawson Herrmann found ether debility and worked nearly two hours to restore nourishment and relieve agony. He plans another attempt Sunday to arouse the patient.
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Gloucester
Gladys B. McLean
Miss McLean
Lawson Herrmann
Herrmann
Baldwin Answers Slattery in Ward 15 Rally
Ex Senator John P. Baldwin the Democratic nominee for Alderman in Wards 14 and 15 faced attacks from Alderman Slattery at a Ward 15 rally in the District Court room. Speakers voiced strong support for Baldwin and urged his election while denouncing Slattery for party, license, and caucus conduct. Tonight a second Baldwin rally is planned at Gray's Hall.
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John PD. Baldwin
Alderman Slattery
Baldwin
District Court Room
M. J. Sullivan
Mei Isaacs
ID. W. Creed
Creed
J. J. Collins
Reuben Rush
M. J. Reidy
J. F. O’hare
M. F. Curran
Ward 14
Timothy Sullivan
J. J. Daly
T. F. Fitzgerald
John Cannon
Slattery
Meiisaacs
MeIsaaecs
McIsaacs
Carney Hospital
O’hare
P. S. A. School Committee
Sullivan
John H. Duane
Gray’s Hall
Discovery of Coffee Exposes Its Nerve Dangers and Postum Benefit
A historical account traces coffee from its sixth century Arabian discovery to European spread, detailing its stimulant effects and nerve strain. It notes symptoms from prolonged use and cites a Sebastopol woman praising Postum Food Coffee for calming nerves, aiding digestion, and improving sleep, per Postum Co. claims.
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France
Sebastopol
Cal
Pdstum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Rally in Courthouse Ward 15 for Alderman Slattery
A rally will be held tonight in the courthouse Ward 15 in support of Alder man Charles H Slattery. Speakers include ex-Alderman Thomas W Flood Martin T Egan Councilman William E Hickey George E McNeill Representative Edward L Logan Councilman Patrick J Shiels ex-Councilman James F Mulcahy ex-Representative John J Toomey John White Jr John L Turner Building Trades Council secretary Walter H Keenan and Alderman Slattery. John J Ahearn Esq will preside.
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Charles H. Slattery
Thomas W. Flood
Martin T. Egan
William E.hickey
George E. McNeill
Edward L. Logan
Patrick J. Shiels
James F. Mulcahy
John J. Toomey
John White, Jr
John L. Turner
Building Trades Council
Walter H. Keenan
John J. Ahearn
Entertainment and Smoke Talk in Ward 10
A large audience at the Democratic headquarters on Pleasant Street enjoyed a program of music and comedy supervised by Henry F. Montague. Performers included Danny Hayman, Frank Webber, Frank P. Paten, Selig brothers, and others. John J. Flanagan spoke on Democratic duties to candidates. Refreshments followed.
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Ward 10
Pleasant ‘Street
Henry F. Montague
Danny Hayman
Frank Webber
Frank P. Paten
John E. Fleming
Selig Brothers
Charley Cohen
Max Greenbaum
Benny Bland
John F. Montague
Frank McKervey
Leslie Kemmett
Harry Bixby
Patrick F. Connolly
Dock Ryan
George H. McCarthy
John J. Flanagan
Defies Love Ultimatum in Divorce Bid at Mount Vernon
Inventor Peter Spies returns from England to Mount Vernon to demand his wife Marguerita accept him as husband by noon tomorrow or face divorce and custody action for their eight children. Spies accuses boarder Peter Miller of larceny over clothes dispute. Marguerita denies theft and says she will seek separation but not remarriage. She found Spies with love letters from Emily Buckey in Liverpool and his picture in his watch, chilling their marriage.
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MT. Vernon
Peter Spies
Marguerita Katherina
Spies
England
Peter Miller
Miller
Emily Buckey
Great George Square
Liverpool
Neglected Colds in Children Prompts Peruna Advertising
A long promotional piece warns that neglected colds in children lead to capillary bronchitis, rheumatism, and other maladies. It extols Peruna as the household safeguard, urging immediate use and keeping it on hand. Several testimonials from families in Chicago and other cities claim cures and health improvements after Peruna treatment, with a closing invitation to write for free advice from Dr. Hartman.
Coburn & Co Assigns With Large City Projects At Stake
F G Coburn and Co one of Boston's large contracting firms has made an assignment with liabilities around 150000 and assets about 62000. Half the debts are to Central National Bank and the rest to 71 creditors including Boston traders. The move may delay city projects including two hospitals a Cambridge schoolhouse and Charlestown navy yard shops. Efforts seek to have creditors permit continued completion of these jobs.
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F G. Coburn & Co
Central National Bank
Boston
Coburn & Co
Ladies Auxiliary Ball Honors A O H Division 72
The Ladies Auxiliary No 29 affiliated with Division 72 A O H held its third ball at Paine Memorial Hall last night a concert ran from 8 to 9 with Brothers Cooney and Cotter of Division 72 receiving badges the emblems of the order. The grand march began at 9 30 led by President Ellen Toomey and Mr Patrick Cooney. Supper was served at midnight and dancing continued until 2 am.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Division 72
Paine Memorial Hall
Brothers Cooney and
Cotter
Ellen Toomey
Patrick Cooney
Free Asthma Treatment Offered by Dr Whetzel
Dr Whetzel offers a free trial course of asthma treatment to applicants who provide a brief case description and help by naming two other asthma sufferers. Request the booklet of particulars in writing for the free trial and send your name to the specified address.
Gift to Elwyn G Preston by Boston Chamber Directors
The Boston Chamber of Commerce surprised secretary Elwyn G. Preston with a gold watch chain and seal in a noon presentation led by President Lincoln and Vice-President Leonard. Preston, born 1866 in Burlingame Kansas, rose from Nashua railroad clerk to chamber secretary in 1892 and has shaped its public service approach. He chairs the Woburn Board of Public Works, serves as water commissioner, and was recently nominated for mayor on the Citizens' ticket.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Elwyn G. Preston
Chamber
Lincoln
George H. Leonard
Preston
William H. Lincoln
Leroy S. Brown
Daniel D. Morss
Amos S. Crane
John F. Crocker
Edward C. Paull
Howard P. Harris
Daniel H. Ranlet
Wallace L. Pierce
Frank R. Shepard
Charles A. Rand
Charles P. Washburn
Robert E. Burnett
Jerome Jones
Herbert B. Griffin
Edward Kemble
Burlingame
Kan
Nashua
N. H. Elwyn
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Acton & Boston
Boston & Lowell
Board of Public Works
Woburn
Citizens
Skeleton found on Ulster farm linked to missing son
Mrs Thaddeus Haight unearthed a human skeleton while ploughing three miles from Milton on the Hudson. Believed to be Thaddeus Haight Jr who vanished eight years ago after taking over $200 to settle debts. He is presumed murdered and buried. Ulster County district attorney to investigate.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Thaddeus Haight
Milton-on-the-Hudson
Haight
Ulster County
London druggist notes orangeine rush shipment
The prominent London druggist Mr J Colman Nicoresti reports urgent dispatch of Orangeine with the last box sold and a rush shipment noted indicating high demand and swift delivery requirements.
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London
J. Colman Nicoresti
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