Votes on R. R. Bill Explain Northeastern Opposition
The House split on the Hepburn railroad rate bill with three New Fingland votes against it. Massachusetts and Maine legislators abstained or opposed, signaling regional resistance to federal rate regulation. The bill would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to set maximum rates and broaden carrier definitions, with seven commissioners and higher salaries.
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Sadie Stull Sent Letters and Pictures to Death Row Inmate
Sadie M. Stull of Charlestown explains her platonic letters and pictures to Charles Tucker, sentenced to death in Cambridge. She says she believes Tucker is innocent, aims to lift his spirits and cheer his mother, and plans to mail a valentine image and verses to the inmate.
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Lou Criger Ill With Worsening Condition
Elkhart Indiana February 9 Lou Criger remains in serious condition after a week of illness. He endured intense pain last night and was tranquilized with morphine this morning. Nervous spells and recurring pain persisted through the day and his outlook is poor for joining the Red Sox next season according to his physician.
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Bostons
Condition of Miss Keller Not Dangerous
WRENTHAM February ninth report states Miss Keller is slightly improved. Mr Macy says she has no disease, only exhaustion, and her condition is not dangerous nor alarming to her friends.
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Crocker Grand Jury Delays as Key Witnesses Absence Looms
The grand jury investigating the McNary charges against Fitzgerald could not complete its work as John Joyce and Arun dell of Lawrence left the state. Crocker case testimony was postponed. Moran seeks two additional assistants to extend jury activity through March. The Hotel Essex case was not taken up due to time limits.
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Money Trouble Hits Mt Olive A M E Church Cambridge
Dispute over about 3000 dollars raised by Mt Olive A M E Church in Cambridge prompts members to question the pastor Rev J Henry Duckery. Foreclosure threats on 8500 dollar mortgage loom as lawyers are engaged and potential court action follows four year rift dating to the pastors political support for McNamee. Treas urer Martin and Clerk White have resigned.
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Ferguson's Famous Staff of Life White Seal Pride
A compact item highlights Ferguson's renowned staff of life and the White Seal, celebrated as the pride of a tasteful wife.
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Aldermen Require Fire Chiefs To Explain Petitions
Aldermen decided to question fire chiefs about petitions circulated by firefighters seeking repeal of a five day off ordinance. Petitions were recalled amid criticism. Mayor and Corporation Counsel advised against, but a hearing was ordered for next Wednesday to determine who circulated the petitions.
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Aldermen Challenge Mayor and Counsel Over Fireman Hearing
The Board of Aldermen demanded a public hearing with Fire Commissioner Wells and the five fire chiefs to explain petitions in firehouses seeking repeal of the five day off ordinance. Despite Mayor and Corporation Counsel Babson opposing, Aldermen vow investigation and enforce witnesses. Hearing set for Wednesday at 2 PM. some members accused chiefs of contempt for not appearing.
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Engine kills Malden man on railway tracks
Timothy Monahan aged 27 of 175 Linden avenue Malden was fatally struck by the Danvers inward bound express near Oak Grove station while cleaning snow from switches on the milk train siding. He was a native of Ireland, single, one year with the Boston & Maine, and a member of Division 88 A. O. H. His body will be sent to Lawrence for interment.
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Lawrence
Sanderson Equity Suit Ends After Weeklong Trial
Dedham Feb 9 Judge Hitchcock reserved decision in the Sanderson equity suit which closed today after a full week of jury time.
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Hitchcock
Sanderson Equity
Boston Touraine bill passes Senate amid debate over liquor sale
The Touraine bill to let a Boston hotel sell liquor if no public bar remains within 400 feet of Winthrop School passes to engrossment after sharp debate. Senator Taylor attacks special privileges and lax law enforcement, while Senator Mellen pushes cautious delay. speech cites German room fears as a lure for schoolchildren.
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Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair and colder Saturday and Sunday with fresh westerly winds. No precipitation expected. Temperatures will run lower than recent days across Boston, with brisk conditions shaping the weekend outlook for area residents.
Weekend Weather in New England
For Saturday and Sunday the forecast calls for fair skies in New England with colder temperatures on Saturday. Snow is expected in extreme northeast portions before clearing. Winds will ease from the northwest. Sunday remains fair with clearer conditions overall.
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