Debate Over Infant Insurance Sparks Lawmaking Push
The article reviews alleged child poisonings and a Dexter Me case prompting scrutiny of child life policies. Massachusetts lawmakers consider prohibiting insurance for children under eight or beyond funeral costs, citing reports of neglect and profits from lapses. Experts warn infant policies may coerce poor families to insure for funeral funds, while advocates defend some relief for struggling parents.
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Whitten
Dexter
England
American
Massachusetts
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Frank B. Fay
Society For the Protection of Children
T. W. Birtwell
Children’s Aid Society
Fay
Persuad
Lincoln Hotel owners arraigned on manslaughter charges
Chicago December report says Fred A. Smith proprietor and night clerk E C Weber of the Lincoln Hotel were arraigned in Harrison Street Police Court on a charge of manslaughter as accessories before the fact for the smothering deaths of 14 men. Hearing set for December 15 with bonds of five thousand and two thousand dollars respectively signed by Alderman Brennan.
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Chicago
Fred A. Smith
Lincoln Hotel
E. C. Weber
Harrison Street
Smith
Weber
Alderman Brennan
Secretary Wilson Dowds Leaks In Cotton Report Doubt
Secretary Wilson rejected New York charges that the latest government cotton crop report leaked before release. He said he conducted investigations after being away last Wednesday and, with secret service aid, found no evidence to support the claims of premature disclosure.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Secret Service
Department
Cambridge Apartment Collapse Death May Prompt Arrest
Superintendent of Buildings Gray seeks to apportion blame for the Cambridge accident at the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Lee street where 30 tons of mortar fell from the seventh floor, killing a laborer. Gray says the building followed ordinances, though reports claim the floor bore 300 pounds per square foot instead of 75. An arrest is hinted.
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Cambridge
Gray
Massachusetts Avenue
Lee Street
Sangerfest Bazaar At Minot Hall Draws Large Boston Crowd
Despite a severe storm a large crowd attended the second Sangerfest bazaar at Minot Hall South End. The event, run by 22 Swedish societies to support the eastern division singing festival in Boston next June, featured Harmoni under Gustaf Sundelei, Doherty Orchestra, and the Swedish Gymnastic Club Posse with solos by soprano Marie Sundburg. Various booths hosted by named societies offered handmade linens, bric a brac, copper wares, and more. A late evening dance followed the displays, with a closing note promising a final night of glee club singing and solos.
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Gustaf Sundelei
Doherty
Posse
Marie Sundburg
Bunting
Linnea Circle
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Bric-Abrac
Ella Anderson
Lottie Callenburg
Sidiig Wid
Sidiig Jonson
Anna Carlson
Ernest Blomquist
Swedish Women’s Literary Association
Sidrig Cederouth
Else Jonnson
Sidrig Lofstedt
Erik Roseling
Carl Hammarback
John Jonson
Arthur P. Olsen
Ladies’ Society
Idun
Albert Erickson
Ruth Rose
Victoria Thurblad
Vega
Susie Johnson
Amalia Waldner
Igna Solomonson
August Hulten
Hilmer Hulten
Dra
Public School Association backs nonparty school board ticket
To Fathers and Mothers: the Public School Association, an independent Boston group, advocates selecting teachers for the benefit of children, not politicians or party lines. The Kispelation ticket is nonpartisan, aiming for the best welfare of the children and urging voters to support it.
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The
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Boston
Bazaar committee list for Sanger fest with Swedish societies
Among the 22 societies aiding the bazaar are Scandinavian Mechanics and Hundredmen, Svea of East Boston, Swedish Gymnastic Club Posse, T M B, Conclave Knights of North, Social Singing Chorus, Foresters' of America North Pole, Court Norden of Winchester, Norumbega of Waltham, John Erickson of Quincy, Viking of Lynn, Linnea Circle, C. of F., Ladies' Society, E Q V, Ladies' Gymnastic Club, Gnistan, Thun, Vegas Swedish Glee Club and Marmoni. Sanger fest committee: President Peter Smith Secretary Carl Swalander Treasurer August Wilson.
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Scandinavian Hundredmen Society
Swedish Society
Svea
East Boston
Swedish Gymnastic Club Posse
Conclave Knights of North
Social Singing Chorus
Foresters’ of America
North Pole
Court Norden
Winchester
Court Norumbega
Waltham
Court John Erickson
Quincy
Court Viking
Lynn
Linnea Circle
C. of F
Ladies’ Gymnastic Club
Gnistan
Thun
Vegas
Glee Club
Marmoni
Peter Smith
Carl Swalander
August Wilson
Holmes Leaves Court House After Leave of Attaches
Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes exited the court house at noon after bidding farewell to many longtime attaches who visited him in their departments. He then departed for Washington last night.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Court House
Justice Holmes
Washington
Easy Wash Day With Fels-Naptha Soap
The notice extols Fels-Naptha as a back saving and clothes saving soap for easy wash day. It advises using no hot water.
Demonstration Announced For Lorenz Surgery In Boston
Dr Bradford, chief of staff at Boston Children's Hospital, says Austrian surgeon Adolph Lorenz will arrive next week. A hospital demonstration is planned in the amphitheatre next Wednesday December 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. to show and explain each step of Lorenz method. Eight or nine patients will be treated, with two from New Hampshire, one from Worcester, and the rest from Boston and nearby areas.
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Dr. Bradford
Boston Children’s Hospital
Adolph Lorenz
Boston
Lorenz
Bradford
New Hampshire
Worcester
Austrian surgeon presents to Roosevelt at executive offices
Prof Lorenz and assistant Dr Muller met President Roosevelt today. Lorenz held a Providence Hospital clinic performing surgery on 6 year old WHileen Callahan. Two other club foot cases were prepared for operation.
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Prof. Lorenz
Muller
Lorenz
Providence Hospital
Whileen Callahan
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