Walker appeals to Massachusetts for aid in speaker fight
Joseph Walker urges Republicans to attend a Jan. 4 caucus at the State House to nominate candidates for speaker and other posts. He warns of Democratic efforts to gain control via absenteeism and cross-voting and pledges an open, direct appeal to Republican members.
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House of Representatives
State House
House
United States
William M. Armstrong
Somerville
William B. Avery
Charlemont
Edison B. Barlow
Lowell
James W. Bean
Cambridge
James H. L. Coon
Watertown
Grafton D. Cushing
Boston
Andrew P. Doyle
New Bedford
Harry M. Eames
Andover
Clarence J. Fogg
Newburyport
John W
Martin L. Quinn
Swampscott
Amos T. Saunders
Clinton
George H. Stevens
Dracut
William R
Thomas
Quincy
Charles L. Underhill
Alton A. Upton
Orange
Joseph Walker
Brookline
Robert M. Washburn
Worcester
Norman H. White
Isaac E. Willets
Fall River
Roger Wolcott
Milton
Russell A. Wood
Massachusetts
Walker
Commonwealth
Boston Democracy
Martin M. Loimasney
Ward
Five Sudden Deaths in Day Five in Lawrence
Lawrence reports five deaths within 24 hours. James Brandy 74, inventor of a fibre cleaner, died of heart failure after returning from work. Mina Hammond 52, died from heart trouble after breakfast. Phineas M. Griffin 64, farmer, died at home of natural causes. William Gammell 65, died suddenly while seated. Joseph Viens 46, died after a prolonged Christmas celebration according to police.
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Phineas M. Griffin
Lowell Street
William Gammell
Valley Street
Joseph Viens
Final Action on Barring Picture of Mrs Howe From Faneuil Hall
The plan to display Mrs Howe’s memorial portrait at Faneuil Hall was not pursued after concerns it would block views for rear seats and look undignified. Chairman Allen proposed the blank wall space near the entrance as an alternative, but the caretaker argued a low hung portrait would be brushed.
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Allen
Art Commission weighs memorial to Julia Ward Howe
The Art Commission may favor a bust of Julia Ward Howe in the Public Library over a portrait in Faneuil Hall. Mayor Fitzgerald backs a public meeting and possible legislative action if the commission does not relent. Mrs Howe’s daughter-in-law, Mrs Elliott, and ex mayor Green express surprise and support for careful consideration.
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Allen
Art Commission
Tremont
Ianelll Hall
Wendte
Howe
Fitzgerald
Portrait debate over Mrs Howe at Faneuil Hall sparks suffrage talk
Reporters toured Faneuil Hall as officials weighed placing a Mrs Julia Ward Howe portrait amid other famed figures. Critics argued Howe led one sex, not the nation, and some members questioned room and fit within the hall’s historic gallery. The scene contrasted with portraits of Washington Lincoln Webster and other national figures.
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Howe
Faneuil Hall
Green
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
Wendell Phillips
Plan for Civic Memorial for Julia Ward Howe in Symphony Hall
The state judiciary, lawmakers, and foreign consuls in Boston will be invited to a grand civic memorial for Julia Ward Howe at Symphony Hall on Sunday evening. Invitations will extend to national and state leaders and foreign society representatives. The Boston Opera House orchestra will perform, tickets will limit access, and portions of the hall will be open to the public. The mayor noted Art Commission opposition to hanging Mrs Howe’s portrait in Faneuil Hall, though sentiment at the meeting leaned toward approval.
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Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Symphony Hall
Boston Opera House
Fitzgerald
William A. Leahy
Art Commission
Howe
Faneuil Hall
Citizens’ Committee
South Boston Man Fined for Blocking Trolley Track
In the South Boston District Court yesterday Thomas Dillon of South Boston was arraigned on a charge of obstructing the Boston Elevated track with a team he was driving. He was found guilty and fined $10.
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Terday Thomas Dillon
South Boston
Boston Elevated
Plant Retiring Trims Staff as He Exits
As Mr Plant retires as president of the Plant Company the probable new president is William L Raccliffe the present treasurer. About 40 percent of stock is held by superintendents and officers. A previous sale included the Wonder Worker Shoe Machinery Company. A further distribution of about 50000 may follow for quality work cleanliness and orderliness under a new credit system. Mr Plant plans no future venture and remains at Hotel Somerset.
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Plant
William L. Raccliffe
Plant Company
Plant & Company
Hotel Somerset
Obituary notices list partialBoston area mourners
A string of death notices from December list the families and funeral details for residents across Massachusetts. Entries include Eaton Malden. Hawley Charlestown. Hersey Roxbury. Hynes Roxbury. Keen South Boston. Kiley Watertown. Landrigan Dorchester. Leyser Roxbury. McFadden Charlestown. Ostberg Melrose Highlands. Scheeler Boston. Schwenk Boston. Simmons Dorchester. Wenzler South Boston. Each item invites relatives and friends to attend and notes church or mass details where given.
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St. Francis de Sales
Bunker Hill Street
Hudson
Mass
Hersey
Roxbury
Sarah Atwood
Joseph Warren Hersey
Winthrop Place
Hynes
Thomas F
Michael
Maria Hynes
Durkin
Hampshire Street
St. Francis de Sales Church
Vernon Street
Keen
Boston
East Seventh Street
Charles BR. Keen
South Baptist Church
L and
Fourth Streets
Portsmouth
N. H
Kiley
Watertown
James Kiley
Harnden Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Landrigan
Dorchester
Mary
Thomas Landrigan
Glynn
Duncan Street
St. Peter's Church
Leyser
Holborn Street
Louis Leyser
Tind Leyser
East Boston
Noem Lodge
McFadden
Charlestown
Mary E
John J. McFadden
Coleman
Ferdinand Street
Melrose Highlands
Scheeler
Fort Strong
Boston Harbor
Francis
Frank H
Fannie Scheeler
Forty
Commercial Wharf
Holy
Mary A. Simmons
Scituate
Wenzler
South Boston
Nora A
Frank Wenzler
Eighth Street
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Edward Everett
Charles Wendte
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Alexander W. Longfellow
The
City Hall
Wendie
Washington
Samuel Adams
Faneuil
Julia Maude Howe Elliott
John Elliott
Mrs. Howe
Samuel A. Green
City Art Commission
Liberty
Alessandro Bonci
America
Signor Bonci
Curtis Guild
Post
John Quincy Adams
John Hancock
Farnell Hall
John A. Andrew
Charles Sumner
General Knox
Caleb Strong
Henry Wilson
Anson Burlingame
Rufus Choate
Robert Treat Paine
Commodore Preble
Admiral Winslow
Alabama
E. H. Smith Company
No. 11
School Street
Harvard Square
Coes & Young Co
South Boston District Court
Irma
Wilson Bros
Rogers’ Silverware
Waltham Watches
Wilson Brothers
Scollay SQ
Baker
Torbrook
N. S
Fanon Baker
Baumeister
Rosina
Augustus Baumeister
Putnam Avenue
Pe Ee J. Newman & Sons
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