Yeggmen Squeeze Senators in State House Corridor
The State House faces a yeggman problem as intrusions target senators and representatives. Senators Harvell of Rockland and Bemis of Foxboro face pressure as campaign workers and ticket promoters push for favors. House members evade detection while senators fear elevator encounters and cloistered access until they reach the Senate chamber.
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State House
Senate Chamber
Watts
Harvell
Rockland
Bemis
Foxboro
Congress
Senate
Ex convict seeks honest work after 18 years in prison
John J. Mooney, 50, released after 18 years for robbery, speaks of his vow to stay straight and asks employers to judge him by merit. He has done odd jobs, fears detectives and stigma, and hopes for a chance to prove himself without charity. He insists he wants a job and dignity, not excuses.
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John J. Mooney
Post
Ufe
Mr. Mooney
R. Hartman
United States
Barge Load of Waltham Scholars Runaway Incident
A barge carrying Lincoln Park district children tipped on Main Street in Waltham as snow piled up streets hindered control. Driver J B Kelly was thrown, horses ran briefly, Truant Officer Joseph Flood aboard to keep order. Both men were bruised and shaken.
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Waltham
Lincoln Park
Main Street
Linden Street
J. B. Kelly
Joseph Flood
Beaver Brook Crossing
Kelly
Ficood
Oakes criticizes state police raids on Lincoln House and Revere sites
The former Revere police chief Edward H. Oakes resigns and alleges that July raids on Lincoln House later known as Hotel Roberts and a Revere street gambling den were rushed. He claims evidence was lacking, some arrests led to fines, and liquor was seized but not forfeited. He accuses the state police of haste and newspaper-driven scandal.
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Edward H. Oakes
Revere
Lincoln House
Revere Street
Revere O Street
Commonwealth
Revere Beach
Chelsea
Scandals Shake Chicago Society in 400 Series
In Chicago the past two weeks have brought a flood of scandals and breach of promise suits against six prominent, married men. The latest case names Charles Wiltz, a wealthy retired businessman, sued for 10000 by Sophie Wilkin who says he promised to wed her three years ago.
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Chicago
Til
Salaries Changed in the Wire Department
A mayor approved readjustment of wire department salaries with multiple increases and reductions. Key changes include Frank H. Rice down to 1500, Arthur L. Jacobs down to 1400, James T. Ball down to 1400, and several inspectors and operators up to 1100 1400 or 1300. Net annual salary increase totals 533.
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Frank H. Rice
Arthur L. Jacobs
Ames T. Ball
Haynes
Peter F. Wat
William F. Peters
Joseph M. Mahoney
Thomas F. Pins
George W. Fuller
Timothy F. Holland
Thomas Aa
James W. Colins
James M. Kenney
William A. O'Donnell
Charles D. Regan
Hneman
Agnes T. Fetherston
Interaneis Te Sherer Codenial
Edward Gately Funeral Largely Attended
Funeral services for Edward Gately of Edward Gately & Co. were held at St. Bernard's Church Newton. The death occurred Tuesday at 19 River street. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated. The body was taken to Calvary Cemetery after the mass. Relatives, business acquaintances and Newton Council Knights of Columbus attended in a body.
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West Newton
Edward Gately
Boston
Edward Gately & Co
River Street
St. Bernard’s Church
Calvary Cemetery
Newton Council
Knights of Columbus
Try 10 Day Change With Grape Nuts and Postum
A domestic health suggestion promotes a ten day plan starting with breakfast of two soft eggs cooked fruit Grape-Nuts and cream Postum Coffee toast and butter followed by a meat and vegetable dinner. It hints at a book titled The Road to Wellville in each Grape-Nuts and Postum package.
Senate votes loan for fair exposition
In Washington on February 6, the Senate ended three days of debate on a $4,600,000 loan for the St. Louis exposition by approving the loan provision in the urgent appropriations bill. Senator Patterson of Colorado attacked the 1893 panic linked to anti silver agitation and said he is not in favor of another Democratic silver pronouncement.
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Washington
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
Somerville Universalist Church Marks 60th Anniversary
The Cross Street Universalist Church in Somerville begins a 60th anniversary celebration February 15 with a reception and reunion of past and present members. Rev H D Maxwell will participate and an anniversary service features former pastors and leading clergymen on February 17 in the church auditorium. The annual parish supper is set for February 19 with a special service the following Sunday.
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Somerville
First Universalist Church
Cross’ Street
Wyatt
H.D. Maxwell
the Cross Street
Universalist Church
Mme Wiehe Entertained At Mrs Crosby’s Mt. Vernon Home
Mme Charlotte Wiehe charmed guests at a private gathering at 47 Mt. Vernon street hosted by Mrs. Edward H. Crosby. The actress conversed in French German and English while her violinist husband M. Henri Beverly attended. Attendees included Harvard’s Prof. and Mme. de Sumichrast, Rev. Paradise, and several notable figures.
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Mme
Charlotte Wiehe
Edward H. Crosby
Mt. Vernon Street
Mme. Wiehe
M. Henri Beverly
Mme. de Sumichrast
Harvard University
Paradise
Arthur Howard Pickering
Nathan Haskell Cole
Ida’ Farwell Brown
Elene Foster
Morrison
Andrew Paul Baggio
John Craig
Mt Sinai Hospital Opens Monday in City
Mt Sinai Hospital at 17 Stamford Street will open to the public next Monday. Open for out patient and dispensary work the hospital will employ visiting doctors and schedule care from 10 to 11 a.m. on designated days for medical, surgical, children’s diseases, ENT, nose throat skin, women’s health, and oral orthopedic care.
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Mt. Sinai Hospital
Stamford Street
St Patrick's Temperance Society Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
The St Patrick's Total Abstinence and Literary Society marked its fifth anniversary at Jubilee Hall Roxbury with about 400 attendees including officials from several broader groups. A concert program stood out and the event concluded with dancing led by John J. Quinn with assistants William J. Butler Hugh Gallagher John Nolan and C J Crowley.
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St. Patrick's
Jubilee Hall
Roxbury
John J. Quinn
William J. Butler
Hugh Gallagher
John Nolan
Peruna Cited By Two Women In Catarrh Cure Tale
Amanda Johnson of Fairchild Wisconsin and Flora Hauser of Indianapolis recount how four weeks of Peruna eased head and eye pain and nasal congestion. The ad touts Dr. Hartman and Peruna as a universal cure and preventive for catarrh with an offer of free advice.
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Amanda Johnson
Fairchild
Wis
Flora Hauser
New Jersey Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Peruna
Ginter Grocery Opens Two New Stores in City
The Ginter Grocery Company opened two new outlets. One occupies part of the Arcade building moving from 602 Washington Street, and the other at 16 18 Canal Street with eight floors renovated. A grand double opening is planned for Monday, marketing high grade groceries at low prices and serving North station travelers.
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The
Ginter Grocery Company
Washington Street
Canal Street
Ginter Company
Handel and Haydn Society Performs Paradise Lost in Symphony Hall
The Handel and Haydn Society will sing Dubois Paradise Lost next Sunday at 7 30 in Symphony Hall. Soloists include Signor de Gogorza Louise Homer Anita Rio George Hamlin Leverett Merrill John Codman. Organist Hiram G. Tucker and conductor Emil Mollenhauer lead a 60 musician orchestra and 40 voice chorus in a premier pre Lent concert.
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Handel and Haydn Society
Dubois
Symphony Hall
Signor de Gogorza
Mme
Louise Homer
Anita Rio
George Hamlin
Leverett
Merrill
John
Codman
Hiram G. Tucker
Emil Mollenhauer
Clancy and Murphy Sentenced to Long Terms in Fraud Case
Alfred M. Clancy and Richard A. Murphy received five to ten year sentences plus three days’ solitary and hard labor in state prison for defrauding multiple victims through false sales representations of provision stores they later repurchased. Bail was set and altered amid courtroom maneuvers including a trustee writ and disputed cash bail.
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Alfred M. Clancy
Richard A. Murphy
John B. Moran
Bond
Moran
Malcolm Green
Young Texan Rep Battles Government Seed Distribution
A young Democratic Texas member of the House urged reform of federal seed distribution. He moved to strike seed distribution machinery from the agricultural appropriation bill, his point sustained, but the House added the sections back as an amendment by an overwhelming vote, with only three voting against.
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Dem
Texas
House
Sheppard
Religious clubs unite to observe Washington's birthday
The Channing Unitarian and Boston Congregational clubs plan a joint Washington's Birthday event. Tremont Temple will host a large audience room, with Dr. Boynton of Tremont Temple a Congregational Club member. Dr. Lyman Abbott will speak on Patriotism, and a second speaker is to be announced by the Unitarian Club.
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Channing Unitarian
Boston
Washington
Boynton
Tremont Temple
Temple
Congregational Club
Lyman Abbbott
Unitarian Club
Don’t Treat Grip Lightly Its After Effects
Public health note warns that influenza like grip has serious after effects if not treated with orangeine powders. It urges prompt use of the remedy and awareness of lingering symptoms that may follow a grip episode.
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Marion Harland
England
New England
Teese
Providence
Yeggman
Mooney
UE UU
Sloan
MTA
Oakes
Wellville
ST. Patrick’s Temperance Society
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Imis
Manda Johna
Flora Kauser
Ginter Grocery New Stores
Handel and Haydn
Clancy
Murphy
Mr. Manning
Borden’s Condensed Milk CO
New York
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