Gas safety bill seeks to curb poison gas in Massachusetts
The Boston Post discusses Rep Nichols's bill to ban manufacture and distribution of gas with more than 10 percent carbonic oxide. It argues the measure would reduce deadly poison gas risks while preserving safe uses. The piece also questions President Roosevelt's stance on tariff concessions to Cuba and hints at a looming veto in a partisan clash.
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Nichols
Boston
Massachusetts
Tremont Theatre
Jack
Call to resign from Boston school committee
The Public School Association urged Frank Vogel to resign from the Boston school committee after disclosures of a business link with publishing houses. The association should also press Mrs Fifield to step down as her presence embarrasses reformers. The public will likely not re elect Vogel, and the Association must act to salvage its credibility.
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Public School Association
Frank Vogel
Boston
Vogel
Fifield
Julia Duff
Duff
Lobster Threat Prompts Call for Close Season
Inland fisheries and game commissioners urge the Legislature to act on a lobster conservation plan as prices rise and supply tightens. They recommend a close season during spawning and shedding, arguing prohibition would be best but supporting a months long restriction if needed to prevent extinction.
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Commissioners of Inland Fisheries and Game
Museums of Natural History
Roosevelt and naval dispute over Santiago honors
President Roosevelt faces a legal wrangle as Judge Advocate Lemly and Solicitor Hanna dispute Admiral Schley’s claims regarding the Santiago battle. They challenge the findings of the court of inquiry while Admiral Dewey’s opinion affirms Schley’s command and the victory. Theodore Roosevelt weighs the quibbles against the fighting record.
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Roosevelt
Lemly
Hanna
Schley
Court of Inquiry
Santiago
Brooklyn
Admiral Dewey
Commodore Schley
Theodore Roosevelt
Will Roosevelt Stand Fast on Cuba Reciprocity
Indications grow that President Roosevelt faces Republican opposition in Congress over Cuba reciprocity. Beet sugar interests and anti annexation factions push to block any trading deal. Signatures from beet sugar state Republicans target defeating action, with a caucus possible to chart a line of defense.
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Cuba
Republican Congress
Beet Sugar Trust
Ways and Means Committee
House
Congress
Observant Citizen notes and Boston social chatter spill over
A column blends theatre chatter from Tremont Theatre, local patrolman praise, and social curiosities in Somerville Cambridge and Boston. It reports Mrs. Julia Arthur’s comeback, a sailing family scene near the New Hampshire border, and jokes about crossing guards, diary fever, and local gossip.
Social Life at Washington and Other Satirical Snippets
A column mocks Secretary of the Treasury G W Shaw’s $8000 salary and Washington social pressures including new ties, shoes, gowns, and etiquette. It riffs on celebrity visitors, a pastor’s fears, Kubelik, Parkhurst, jury duty, a memory gag, and a stray line about Santod Dumont.
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Washington
G. W. Shaw
Shaw
Roosevelt
Mr. Shaw
Secretary Shaw
Treasury
Prince Henry Studies United States Ahead of Kiel Departure
Prince Henry of Prussia pursues privacy at Schloss reading about America and seeks American conversations before his Kiel departure. Aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm the ship is being prepared for a New York docking planned for February 22 with Admiral Von Tirpitz and aides aboard.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Schloss
United States
Kiel
Count von Buelow
Prince Henry
America
von Tirpitz
Navy
von Seeendorff
von Plessen
Kronprinz Wilhelm
New York
Etiquette Debates Over Addressing Prince Henry
Society circles discuss proper forms for addressing Prince Henry visiting New York. An etiquette expert says use sir in everyday talk and royal highness only sparingly, noting English has no German accent and recalling royal highness was overused in a baccarat witness trial.
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New York
Prince Henry
Edward
Prince of Wales
Sir Charles Hall
Royal Highness
Edward Clarke
Sir Charles
Fragmentary Gazette Clippings and Quips From Boston
A disjointed collection of conversational lines and playful asides features Millicent and Maude debating books and memory, references to Roosevelt and President Roosevelt, a New York attorney, golf terms, and plans for a Boston reception for Pinky Panky 007 Newton Newkirk, with scattered hints of weather chatter and social chatter.
Auntie Kate's plan backfires at the hotel suite
Alice confronts her aunt about an arranged marriage after mistakenly visiting Suite 7 in a hotel. A tall stranger in the room reveals a playful chase, sparking her anger until the truth surfaces. They reconcile with the aunt and the couple begins a hopeful romance, while the aunt reveals the suitor was a wealthy older man.
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Alice
Kate
Spain
Allie
Bert
Miss Ervington
Suite 7
Suite 9
No. 7
Cassee
Chorcen
Damages Awarded in Boaston Elevated Railway Land Suits
A jury before Judge Sherman fixed total damages at 191 742 50 for land seized for stations on the Boaston Elevated Railway. Awards cover the old Boston Hotel property at Beach Street Harrison Avenue and parcels on Tyler Street, with named recipients including B R F Shattuck W A Gaston and others.
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Boaston Elevated Railway Company
Sherman
Superior Court
BR. F. Shattuck
Shattuck
Harrison Avenue
Beach Street
Tyler and
Beach Streets
Boston
Pather Johns Medicine Promises Pneumonia Prevention and Strength
An old medicine claim touts pneumonia prevention and increased strength with no poisonous drugs. The text markets Pather Johns Medicine as safe and effective.
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Pather John
Marines Advance in Samar Amid Casualties and Delays
Cable dispatches from Cavite report details of Waller's Samar expedition not yet received, praise for Shoemaker's rescue work, and a Lanang detachment. Casualties in Captain Porter's march include wounded and missing soldiers, with many cases of weeping eczema.
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Washington
Long
Rodgers
Cavite
Samar
Waller
Shoemaker
Lanang
Porter
Bosey
A. S. Williams
W. Slattery
J. McBay
P. Witzell
J. W. Hackler
W. D. Smith
R. Desmond
J. B. Gan
T. J. Carrey
P. J. Connell
Tf. Sanjule
G. N. Foster
T. Brectt
J. Woods
T. T. Brown
T. Murray
M. Bassett
L. A. Bailey
J. Baronie
William R. Shoemaker
Admiral Rodgers
Schwab Seen In Paris Amid Resignation Rumor
Paris January 30 Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel was seen here with Wall street rumor he resigned the presidency He would not confirm or deny the report saying I wont say anything twice in a firm tone.
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Paris
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Campaign Receipts and Expenditures during Mayor Collins Race
Report by Treasurer Henry Nann of the Democratic city committee shows receipts totaling 15 625 and expenditures of 16 163 53. Major contributions included 1 000 from General P A Collins William A Gaston Harry P Nawn and Michael Roughan and smaller gifts from C L Peirson James McGovern Gilligan Bros John Collins Ham Carter Josiah Quincy Nathan Matthews Jr Charles S Hamlin John C Coleman P Mee Govern John H Lee and others. Expenditures cover ward committee chairmen 5 000 loan payoff 4 000 John D O Connor printing 2 300 L J Keenan 20 postage 2 000 advertising 1 578 20 shorthand notes 149 carriages 49.
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Henry Nann
Democratic City Committee
Collins
P. A. Collins
William A. Gaston
Michael Roughan
C. L. Peirson
James McGo
Federal Trust Company
John D. O’connor
L. J. Keenan
W. F. Murray
Post's Illustrated Menu Prune Jelly and Fruit Prep Tips
Practical guidance on drying and preparing mixed dried fruits such as prunes. Rinse soak and plump in cold water, then simmer until soft but intact. Preserve soaking water for juice. make jelly from prune juice if desired. avoid overgelatinization. serve with whipped cream. By ALICE E. WHITAKER.
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Alice E. Whitaker
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Chicago
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New York Subway
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