Hana Hopeful of Great Results From Labor Commission
Senator Hana, chairman of the committee of 36, just back from the capital-labor conference in New York, visited the White House and voiced strong optimism about the conference outcomes. He called it the finest step yet toward quick settlement of labor capital disputes and noted the lasting organization of both capital and labor.
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Washington
Hanna
New York
White House
Organization of Labor
Big Names Involved in Case of W. C. Wakefield
William C Wakefield, an English promoter, arrived from London and was arrested in Framingham on charges of larceny amounting to 1250 dollars from Horace F Twombly. The tale links Dewey Seymour Gould Rockefellers Skinner and Edward, with Wakefield claiming royal ties and past finance schemes. His father defends him as a victim of malice while Wakefield’s entourage includes an English valet and a blooded pack of hounds.
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South Framingham
Piccadilly
William C. Wakefield
London
Fgan
Irving Street
H. F. Wwombly
Wakefield
Admiral Dewey
Seymour
Goulds
Rockefellers
Jacob Skinner
Edward
England
Arizona
Far West
L. B. Porter
Porter
Washington
Town
J. H. Whitney
Suffolk County
ex-Representa
Tive Horace F. Twombly
G. W. Gather
Kendall House
Yesteryond
Bos
Admiral Seymour
Philadelphia
New York
Prince of Wales
Willie Hancock
Boston
Albert Dutton
Dutton
Dewey
Framingham
William
Frank
Detroit
House of Representatives
Eagan
Wood
Napoleon
Italian Senate Deliberates on U.S. Lynching Brutality
Baron Fava urges action after repeated lynching cases in the United States. Signor Prinetti says culprits in Erwin, Mississippi could not be identified and the Donnin case was blamed on the will of God. Italy vows to protest for satisfaction under international treaties and considers indemnities for victims’ families, not as payment for crimes.
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Rome
Senate
Baron Fava
Washington
United States
McKinley
Erwin
Miss
Signor Prinetti
Signor
Prinetti
Butt
Aed
Baron Faya
Nis
Rhode Island Picks Charles D. Kimball as Governor
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Charles D. Kimball will succeed Governor William Gregory who died yesterday at his Wickford country home. Kimball, a former five year Rhode Island House member and 1900 electee, served as Gregory’s representative at public events and is noted for high voter support and leading ticket performance.
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Providence
R. T
Dee
Charles D. Kimball
William Gregory
Wickford
Rhode Island
Gregory
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Nerve crime blamed on morphine and opium use
The excerpt contends morphine and opium users suffer real after effects beyond dreams, calling the consequences nerve murder and stating opiates drain vitality from the nerves.
Lynn Express Strike Settled in Lynn Massachusetts
The Lynn Express drivers strike ends as workers plan to return to their jobs pending ratification of terms arranged with General Manager Julier of New York. A union meeting followed a Boston conference where wage and hour issues were discussed and a potential 12 dollar weekly increase for 59 hours and overtime pay were considered.
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Lynn
American Express Company
Juliet
New York
Boston
Lynn Team Drivers’ Union
Juller
Shellock
Lynn Board of Trade
Julier
Expressmen
Kehoe Promoted to Assistant Engineer in City Fire Dept
William P. Kehoe of Mystic street Charlestown was promoted by Fire Commissioner Russell from hoseman of Engine 27 to assistant engineer of Engine 10. The move rewards his many brave acts at major fires and reflects his popularity among fellow firefighters. He joined the department in 1897.
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William P. Kehoe
Mystic Street
Charlestown
Russell
Kehoe
Marconi signals across the Atlantic discussed
In New York the Electrical Review notes Marconi’s claim of successful cross Atlantic signaling. It says this achievement had been expected and could keep ships in constant contact on transatlantic passages. The issue also cites a cable from Marconi noting transmission with certainty and distinctness from Cornwall and mentions a stronger transmitter and a forthcoming paper.
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New York
Marconi
Atlantic Ocean
The
Electrical Review
Cornwall
Rabbi Schindler Speaks on Gambling Morals
Rabbi Solomon Schindler delivered a lecture on The Morals of Gambling at Temple Obabei Sholom Union Park Street last evening after Sabbath eve services. He illustrated the evils of speculation with apt examples and attracted a large congregation.
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Temple Obabei Sholom
Union Park Street
Solomon Schindler
Temple Adath Israel
Wakeman Letter Sparks Roosevelt Dismissal of New York Appraiser
New York Dec 20 W Wakeman the port of New York merchandise appraiser removed by order of President Roosevelt published tonight a letter to Secretary Gage. He explains why he refused to resign Dec 18 alleging his resignation would admit fault and contrasts Howell Spaulding administrations with his own. He cites Japanese silk frauds undervaluation and misclassification and requests an unbiased commission to examine his tenure.
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New York
W. VF. Wakeman
Roosevelt
Gage
Wakeman
W. B. Howell
Howell
Spaulding
Chicago
Department
the Treasury
Customs
Treasury Department
Customs Service
Congress
Wakeman Removed From New York Customs Post
The White House announced Wakeman, the New York customs appraiser, has been removed. George W. Whitehead, former Porto Rico customs collector, is named to succeed him. Alfred W. Brown, Boston merchandise appraiser, is sent to New York to oversee the office during the transition. Wakeman will vacate tomorrow.
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Washington
White House
Wakeman
New York
George W. Whitehead
Porto Rico
Gage
Alfred W. Brown
Boston
Senate
Drama at Boston College Henry V staged in college hall
Boston College students presented Henry V in the college hall with Joseph M. Duffy as Henry V and Michael A. Tighe as Charles VI. The performance drew favorable comment from Shaksperian scholars as Donlan and Dore received praise for their roles and staging.
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Boston College
Shakspere
Henry V
Joseph M. Duffy
Michael A. Tighe
Charles VI
France
Mr. Tighe
Henry C. Donlan
Leo Dore
Psto
Lecture on Zionism as a Phase of Social Progress
Friday evening talk by Horace M. Kallen for the Hebrew National Association discussed Zionism as a phase of social progress. He outlined Zionist aims within broader social reform and modern nation building.
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Hebrew National Association
Horace M. Kallen
Norah Lamison Becomes Mrs McLaren in New York Marriage
Norah Lamison of Julia Marlowe's Company wed Mr. McLaren in New York on December 12. The couple, both noted in theater circles, soon joined rehearsals with Julia Marlowe in When Knight Hood Was in Flower. Miss Lamison, a former choir singer, will take the role of Lady Jane in Cincinnati debut.
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Norah Lamison
Julia Marlowe
Mrs. McLaren
Mr. McLaren
New York
Miss Lamison
Park Theatre
Gra E George
Republic Theatre
Jane
Charlotte Crane
Cincinnati
Donahoe's $100,000 Fortune Rumor in Medford
Patrick Donahoe, a Boston Elevated conductor, may gain $100,000 from a distant relative's will. The estate, valued at $10,000 with distributed income to a widow and son, is tied up as heirs live in Ireland. Meanwhile Donahoe continues collecting nickels on his usual subway run.
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Medford
Patrick Donahoe
Boston Elevated
Donahoe
Brockton
Mr. Donahoe
Ireland
Will Not Expel McGuire From Carpenters Union
In a nationwide vote by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America unions, former general secretary treasurer P. J. McGuire will not be expelled. Vote counted by a three member committee showed the expulsion tally fell short of two thirds. McGuire faces indictment for allegedly being $10,000 short in his accounts.
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Philadelphia
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
P. J. McGuire
Brotherhood
McGuire
Alger Slightly Better After Consultation Planned
Detroit reports General R A Alger is somewhat improved tonight. Attending physicians to decide tomorrow on possible operation after a medical consultation at his residence in Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
R. A. Alger
Sampson Not In Danger Says Doctor At Home
Washington Dec 2 Dr W S Dixon doctor attending rear Admiral W T Sampson said the admiral is not in immediate danger and in usual condition He goes out for exercise to table for meals sits with the family after dinner and spends evenings in any room He smokes after dinner He is not feeble but in impaired health heart action vigorous life may be prolonged or brief daily medical rounds at residence
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Washington
Dixon
W. T. Sampson
Chilean Crisis Nearing Settlement After Talks
Reports from Washington on December 20 indicate that the Argentina Chili dispute has moved past its most serious phase. Negotiations are said to promise a satisfactory settlement with only the plan details left to finalize.
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Washingtn
Bank Consolidations Highlight New England Association Dinner
The New England Iron and Hardware Association dined at Young's last night with Alban J. Chase presiding. J. Adams Brown, cashier of the Second National Bank of Boston, spoke on Bank Consolidations.
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New England Iron and Hardware Association
Young
Alban J. Chase
J. Adams Brown
Second National Bank of Boston
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W. C. Wakefield
F. .Bradbury
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F. Eaton
Stee Ein
Tremont and
Boylston Sts
Lynn Express
William P. Khor
Upholds Marconi
Rabbi Schindler
Whitehead
M'Laren
M’guire
Carpenters and Joiners
ALGER
Diss DE
Theodore
Laura Jackson
Liss de Bar
Tojay
Padze
Jackson
Morse
Charles W. Morse
Fourteenth Street Bank
Sampson
Brown
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