New Law Stops Trusts in Proposed State Bill
A House member from Ward 23 introduces a Michigan based trust regulation bill. It defines a trust as a multi party agreement that fixes prices or limits competition and declares such trusts unlawful. Violators face fines from 50 to 5000 dollars, six months to one year imprisonment, or both with daily penalties. Damages to injured parties are doubled plus costs.
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Bryan
Minton
Ward 23
Michigan
Donovan and O'Toole Face City Clerkship Vote
The Common Council will again tackle the city clerkship issue this evening with Donovan and O'Toole supporters confident of success. Republicans may vote split, a premeeting conference is likely to align positions. O'Toole seeks stronger Democratic backing, Donovan backers claim clear ascent. Council friction over committee appointments fuels speculation about Donovan’s majority.
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Common Council
Donovan
O’toole
Broadway National Bank of Boston to Pay Creditors in Full
Daniel G. Wing temporary receiver reports assets sufficient to pay creditors in full with interest through February 6 1909 The Broadway Bank claims total 2231 and excess funds will be held in Boston sub treasury for unpaid proved claims John W Weeks to act as agent for shareholders and oversight praised by Comptroller Dawe
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Washington
Daniel G. Wing
Broadway National Bank of Boston
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts National Bank of Boston
Broadway National Bank
United States
Boston
Dawe
Wing
Broadway
Massachusetts National Banks
Italian Girl in a Harem Sparks Diplomatic Ultimatum
In Constantinople a 15 year old Italian girl Sylvia Gemeli was held in a Turkish officer's harem. After Ab durrahmar Pasha refused to surrender her, Italian ambassador Signor A Pansa issued an ultimatum warning of ruptured relations. The Porte finally yielded and the girl was returned to her father.
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Constantinople
Abdurrahmar Pasha
Sylvia Gemeli
Signor
A. Pansa
Porte
Young Mrs Whitcomb of Lynn Takes Harold
In Lynn on January 31, Harold Whitcomb was taken by his mother Mrs George Whitcomb and another woman amid sensational accusations. The young mother claims she will seek custody and support, while the Whitcombs run a pattern making business at 145 Monroe Street.
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Lynn
Jan
Harold Whitcomb
George Whitcomb
Stella Whitcomb
Miss Whitcomb
Glenwood Street
Ldward Marshall
Whitcomb
Ruby Annis
Boston & Maine
Whitcombs
Harold
Cliftondale
Monroe Street
Senate Orders Investigation of Metropolitan Water Board
The Massachusetts Senate approved an investigation by 16 votes to 13 into the Metropolitan Water Board. The motion cites alleged violations of the nine hour law liquor and labor statutes, extravagance and favoritism, and settlements with large property owners. Critics urged a committee to uncover facts, naming the secretary and a cited engine purchase as examples.
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Water Board
The
Commonwealth
Metropolitan Water Board
Senate
Kelcher
Boston
Walsh
Clinton
Davenport
Buffalo
N. Y
Twill
Lynn
Harrington
Worcester
Maxwell
Washburn
Worcester County
Parry
Cambridge
Keliher
Hiv
Atwill
Tie
United States
Massachusetts
State House
Huntress
Somerville
Sanderson
Nordica Stirs Up Society With Gould Snub
New York society circles discuss Mme Nordica after she snubbed Mrs. George Gould. Some defend her impertinence, while others see it as proper. insiders enjoy the drama. Nordica continues to win praise for her voice and dramatic power and may accept private engagements offered since the incident.
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New York
Mme
Nordica
George Gould
The
Gould
Mrs Zborowski Ordered to Recreate Deeds in New York
Referee Daniel P. Ingraham ruled that Margaret L. Zborowski must execute new deeds to her brother Arthur Astor-Carey for portions of real estate in New York. The prior deeds are invalid due to her brother Henry’s death while transit from Paris. The decision applies to property from her father’s estate and she will be served at her French home.
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New York
Margaret L. Zborowski
Baroness de Stuers
Elliott Zhborowski
Arthur Astor-Carey
Daniel P. Ingraham
Henry
Paris
Zaborowski
France
Canfield Divorce Suit Faces Court Hearing This Week
Sallie S Canfield known as Sallie Stem ble r, files for divorce from Eugene Canfield once a Hoyt comedian. She alleges brutal treatment and accuses a young actress as corespondent. He denies the charges.
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Bler
Eugene Canfield
Hoyt
Supreme Court
Miss Hepner Defiant in Divorce Suit
Miss Louise Hepner, star of Princess Chic at the Columbia, declares she fears no aspect of her husband William Hepner’s divorce suit. He says he decided to sue after a Jan 9 Toronto letter in which she asked for her freedom and implied she might name a corespondent.
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Sallie Stembler
Louise W. Hepner
Eugene Canfield
Louise Hepner
Columbia
Miss Hepner
William
New York City
Toronto
Paving Way to End Lederer and Columbia Dispute
Broadway theater reconciliation progress as Thomas J. Barry resigns as Columbia Theatre and Music Hall Co president, selling stock and liquor license interest. A $5000 four week guarantee to Lederer for The Rounders is offered with promise to settle Lederer’s claim in full, potentially moving shows to the Columbia starting February 12 after The Princess Chic.
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Columbia Theatre
George W. Lederer
Columbia
Lederer
Mr. Lederer
Thomas .J. Barry
Columbia Theatre and Music Halk Company
McNary Pushes State Takeover Of Boston & Albany Railroad
Representative William S. McNary of Boston filed a bill asking the State to purchase the Boston and Albany railroad under existing statutes. The measure sets the Board of Railroad Commissioners as price determiner and allows appeal to the Supreme Court. An accompanying order seeks detailed information on rates, salaries, freight income, and the legality of a reduction in dividends and potential lease terms. A separate proposal would enlarge the railroad commission to seven members to pursue the sale and operation if feasible.
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William S. McNary
Boston
Boston &Albany
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Supreme Court
Boston & Albany
Dean
Wakefield
Henry C. Long
Railroad Commissioners
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston Chinaman Celebrates New Year With Two Week Festivities
The Boston Chinese community marks the lunar new year with two weeks of revelry. Oriental cafes feature bright decorations and festive altars while shopfronts quiet in daytime but host offerings and aromas inside. A Sunday love feast is billed as the highlight.
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John Chinaman
John
China
Boston
Toy
Sampson Observes Naval Night at Grand Opera House
Rear Admiral Sampson attended Naval Night at the Grand Opera House to watch The Gunner's Mate. He sat in a floor box with officers and sailors, leaning forward to view the ship furnace scene in the third act from the wings.
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Grand Opera House
Admiral Sampson
Nestor Lennon
Sampson
PIANO AND VIOLIN RECITAL IN SCEINERT HALL
Violinist Huch Codman and pianist Miss Jessie Davis presented a recital at Sceinert Hall. The program featured Mozart K206 in D major, Lalo op.12, the first Boston performance, and Tschaikowski Scherzando and Serenade Melancolique. Davis played Chopin Nocturne op.62 no.2 and Strauss Tales from the Vienna Woods arranged by Schutt. both performers were well received.
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Sceinert Hall
Huch Codman
Jessie Davis
Edward Lalo
Boston
Mr. Codman
Lalo
Tschaikowski
Miss Davis
Chopin
Strauss
Vienna Woods
Edward Schutt
Averill Wedgeworth Wedding in St Stephen’s Church
Miss Lillian Wedgeworth and Herbert Averill both of Boston were married in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church last night. The Rev H M Torbert officiated with Charles Wedgeworth giving the bride away. A reception followed at 19 Roosevelt Street before a brief New York trip and their planned home at 19 Roosevelt Street.
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Lillian Wedgeworth
Herbert Averill
Boston
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
H. M. Torbert
Charles Wedgeworth
Roosevelt Street
East Boston Hebrew Ball Draws Large Crowd at Webster Hall
The East Boston Hebrew Educational Club held its fourth annual ball last evening at Webster Hall. A large crowd attended the event showcasing community spirit and cultural celebration.
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East Boston Hebrew Educational Club
Webster Hall
Assembly Hosts Hebrew Society Representatives Evening
An assemblage welcomed guests including representatives from several Hebrew societies. The evening began with a promenade concert and proceeded with a grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Miller. Louis A. Gingsburg served as chief marshal. Charles Bernon and David Bailin were in charge of the floor with Joseph Miller as assistant marshal.
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Louis A. Gingsburg
Jacob W. Miller
Miller
Joseph Miller
Charles Bernon
David Bailin
Shuman Its Founder Heads Boston Benefit Ball
The A Shuman & Co Mutual Benefit Association held its twenty first annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall in Boston last evening. Founder and firm head led a high spirited event with social and business figures, detailing generous support for employees and a strong treasury.
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A. Shuman & Co. Mutual Benefit Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
A. Shuman & Co
Shuman
Boston
A. Shuman &Co
Washington Street
Unmion
A. Shuman
Association
Ben
Edward Goodey
W. E. Simmons
F. C. Bradman
Trial of Molineux Delayed by Juror Illness
New York January 31 The trial of Roland B Molineux likely to be postponed again as Juror Manheim Brown remains ill Juror illness expected to force a further adjournment to Monday next as per Recorder Goff and Assistant D A Osborne decisions.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Goff
Osborne
Manheim Brown Willl
Woman killed by train near Manchester on morning commute
Miss Emma L. Rogers of 6 Westbrook Street was struck and killed by the Ce 6:19 express of the.none ton Maine railroad while en route to work. Her companion Mrs Meadd narrowly escaped with injuries in the incident this morning in Manchester New Hampshire.
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Manchester
N. H
Emma L. Rogers
Westbrook Street
Noneton & Maine
Meadd
Hartford Society Belle Unveils New Rubaiyat Version
New York January 31 Hartford society belle Elizabeth Alden Curtis descendant of John and Priscilla Alden and niece of Attorney General Griggs presents a scholarly and beautiful new version of Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat. Critics debate its merit versus Fitzgerald translation.
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New York
Hartford Society
Elizabeth Alden Curtis
John and
Priscilla Alden
United States
Griggs
Omar Khayyam
Fitzgerald
Assault and suicide in Taunton murder attempt
In Taunton between 2 and 3 am Manuel Perry aged 30 shot and wounded Mrs Annie Ramie aged 30 and then killed himself. Despondent over unemployment Perry threatened self harm before the dispute. Ramie has a husband in California and a nine month old child. she is expected to recover.
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Taunton
Manuel Perry
Annie Ramie
Perry
Manuel
Ramie
California
Judge Knowlton restrains Clark and Coolidge in EF Hovey case
Supreme Court Justice Knowlton issues a decree in the Hovey assignee matter restraining E A Clark and associates from disposing of securities held as collateral. The order also bars other defendants from handling securities deposited with them by Clark and Coolidge. Named defendants include Hayden Stone Co F H Prince Co Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank Clinton Savings Bank Dedham Institution for Savings National City Bank of Lynn and National Bank of the Republic.
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Knowlton
Supreme Court
Clark and Coolidge
Hovey
Dillaway & Starr
E. A. Clark
Clark
Coolidge
Hayden, Stone & Co
F. H. Prince & Co
Worcester Mechanics’ Savings Bank
Worcester Five
Cochran to Speak in Boston at Faneuil Hall
Under the New England Anti Imperialist League, the Hon W Rourke Cochran will deliver an address in Boston at Faneuil Hall on the evening of Feb 28. The Hon G S Boutwell will preside.
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New England Anti-Imperialist League
W. Rourke Cochran
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Boutwell
Wil
Tremont Church minister accepts Westfield call
The Rev. Dr. John Dickles of Tremont Street Methodist Church has accepted a call to become pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Westfield.
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Samuel A. Eliot
South Congregational Church
Edward Everett Hale
John Dickles
Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Westfield
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Sallie
Miss Hepher
Lederers
Barry
McNary
Mutual Benefit Association
Chinatown
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Wing Lee
Averill
Wedgeworth
Wheeler
Jacob W Miller
East Boston Education
1St Reg. Artillery
Jurgr Brown
Molineux Oass
A. Eliot
Cole
Charlies H. Cole
Globe National Bank
Fiske
Society Belle
Miss Curtis
Cogeran
DR. Pickles
Hawm U Furniture Co
Trement Kboston
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