Aldermen clash over power to summon fire officials
Boston aldermen debate their authority to summon fire department officials to testify, with Corporation Counsel noting limits set by the city charter and state laws. The discussion centers on whether the board may compel the fire commissioner and chiefs to appear and furnish information, and a vote orders a hearing for the next Wednesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Muavor
Fire Commissioner
Board of Aldermen
Babson
Boston
City of
City Council
Curley
Kneeland
Miraculous Cure by Cuticura Remedies
An elderly man from Newburgh New York recalls a severe blood poisoning cure after two months in hospital. He credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with rapid recovery from a leg infection that left him unable to work. He praises the treatment and notes the dramatic restoration of his foot appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schoenhauer
Newburgh
N. Y
Treasury cuts again reduce custodian salaries
The Treasury Department unofficially announced yesterday further expense cuts in the custodian service at the Federal building. Twelve employees lost part of their salaries last week, and an elevator man earning 12 dollars a week is to be discharged. The reductions reflect shortages caused by staff added for new buildings. many affected men now earn under 900 dollars yearly.
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Federal Building
Treasury Department
Washington
Fitzgerald
City Htall
Democratic Party
City Hall
City Against Jack London in Pittsburg Libraries
Pittsburg, Penn. Feb 9 Jack London novels face removal from city libraries due to anarchistic writings amid recent raids on anarchists in Mononghela Valley. Carnegie library board hears protests from broad reading public. Board president William N Frew says if sentiment remains, London books will be removed.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Jack London
Mononghela Valley
Carnegie Library Board
London
William N. Frew
Carnegie Board
Somerville Society at Colonial Club Dance
Fully 1000 persons crowded into Union Hall Somerville last night when the Colonial Club gave its first minstrel show and dance. The minstrel program featured Martin J. Ryan as interlocutor with bones by Lizzie A. Sullivan Sadie A. Furlong John J. Niles and John A. Aylward and tambos by Rose E. Bradhurst May Sk McPhail Charles Hassett and Louis Tabaldi. Solo parts were taken by Miah Ponovan John J. Purcell Master William Cody Miss Ethel McDonough Miss Christine V Sears and Miss Nellie Twigg. Dancing followed the show.
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Union Hall
Somerville
Colonial Club
Martin J. Ryan
Lizzie A. Sullivan
Sadie A. Furlong
John J. Niles
John A. Aylward
Rose E. Bradhurst
May Sk. McPhail
Charles Hassett
Louis Tabaldi
Miah Ponovan
John J. Purcell
William Cody
Ethel McDonough
Christine V. Sears
Nellie Twigg
Master Carpenters and Contractors Organize Meeting
About 55 master carpenters and general contractors from the city met at the Quincy House to organize a formal body. Charles Redmond chaired the gathering and formed a five member committee to consult existing organizations and propose action for the builders’ best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy House
Charles Redmond
George Macauley
J. S. Paul
T. T. Tracy
Angus McDonald
Robert Bogart
Willard's Boston Cast Shines in A Pair of Spectacles
Mr. E S Willard and company presented Sidney Grundy's comedy at the Colonial Theatre last evening. Benjamin Goldfinch and Gregory Goldfinch were playfully rendered by Willard and Stallard, with strong ensemble praise for the whole cast despite bad weather. Matinee today repeats David Garrick and The Man Who Was, while evening shows feature Tom Pinch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Goldfinch
Willard Gregory
Ernest Stallard Percy
Walter Edmunds Dick
William Sauter
Lorimer
Ivan F. Simpson Bartholomew
H. Cane Joyce
H. Barfoot
J. W. Laurence
Goldfinch
Alice Lennon
Charlotte
Nelly Angell
Ruth Barry
Willard
Mr. Willard
David Garrick
Senator Gorman Suffering From Grip and Neuralgia
Washington February 9 Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland is afflicted with grip and neuralgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
State broad bank power extends to foreign firms
Attorney-General Malone pushed a bill through the Legislature to empower the bank commissioners to act against a foreign banking corporation as they do against a domestic one. The measure targets Provident Securities of South Dakota and Hanover Bank of West Virginia. Debate clarified the bill gives commissioners equal power over foreign and domestic banks. President Dana involved Taft in explaining the action urged by the attorney general for immediate enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Provident Securities Company
South Dakota
Hanover Bank
West Virginia
Senate
Taylor
East Boston
Taft
Worcester
Massachusetts
Dana
Fight to stave off receiver for Hanover Bank item
Foster Hooper leads a determined effort to block a receiver as Hanover Bank turmoil continues. Lawyer Warren says Achorn’s Europe trip is coincidental and not connected to the bank case. De Goosch to represent Hanover Bank at Tuesday injunction, with no relation to the controversy.
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Hanover Bank
Foster Hooper
Achorn
Carrol H. Warren
Europe
Boston
Warren
Hooper
de Goosch
Coal Strike Fever Grips Pittsburg District
Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia miners press for a strike unless demands are met. In Dubois, 60,000 miners union strength, planning a prolonged battle under W. W. Wilson, with no agreement in sight with Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Coal & Iron. Massillon leaders struggle to control, while West Virginia miners prepare to back a strike. fellow independents may support but conflict looms. Pittsburgh convention sees writs barring delegates from duty as Pat Dolan faces opposition from United Mine Workers leaders.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Dubois
Johnstown
W. W. Wilson
Punxsutawney
Robinson
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Coal & Iron Company
Massilon
Pat Dolan
Mitchell
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Dolan
Pat
Contested Mayor Appointments Prompt Slow List Draft
The mayor may delay releasing an appointments list beyond Tuesday amid careful consideration of political interests. Only James H. Doyle and James F. Nolan appear assured for street and ferry posts, while other candidates including McCaffrey, Byrne, Cummings, Meneno, and Sullivan face uncertain prospects.
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Republic Today
James H. Doyle
James F. Nolan
William H. Hayes
Chris McCaffrey
Ward
Daniel J. Byrne
Mathew J. Cummings
Navy Yard
John J. Meneno
J. H. Sullivan
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief For Girls And Mothers
A promotional piece for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims to prevent or cure common female ailments from head and back pain to nervous disorders. It describes benefits for adolescence and childbirth, touts natural ingredients, and urges mothers to seek advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York. It promotes the accompanying Pleasant Pellets as a liver and digestion aid and advertises a medical adviser book offered for sale.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
DR. Pierce
R. Pierce
Pierce
Common Sense
Provident Bank Receiver Visits New York for Stock Sale Plans
Receiver Hall of the Provident Bank traveled to New York on business beyond the bank’s affairs. He may discuss Franco American stock with New Yorkers and plans to depart for the West next week. The Shenandoah property lies in Colorado near Montrose and Denver likely hosts ensuing legal proceedings. Receivers hold several bids for 4500 leftover banks, with a 20 cent offer for consecutive numbers, and will consider full or partial lots to maximize the return.
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Denver
the Provident
Eastern Yacht Club to Elect Tuesday
Commodore Laurence Minot will be succeeded by W Amory Gardner at the Eastern Yacht Club this year. The annual meeting at the St Botolph Club next Tuesday evening will consider by law changes and racing rules with a full roster of officers and committees announced by the nominating group.
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Laurence Minot
The
Eastern Yacht Club
W. Amory Gardner
St. Botolph Club
F. Lewis Clark
Gordon Abbott
George Atkinson, Jr
Patrick T. Jackson
Henry Taggard
George A. Goddard
Rank B. McQuesten
Henry Howard
Louis M. Clark
A. Appleton Packard
Henry A. Morse
Theophilus Parsons
James PD. Colt
Charles S. Rackemann
Robert Saltonstall
Parkman Dexter
Frederic ©. North
Edward M. Beals
Ernest W. Bowditch
William B. Revere
A Boon to the Bilious
Questioning biliousness and diet as the cause, the piece argues the liver and stomach need attention during bilious attacks and suggests a remedy to take.
Beecham's Pills Advertised For Digestive Relief
Pitch for Beecham's Pills claims quick stomach ease and liver regulation. Promotes digestion and waste elimination without irritating intestines. Targets symptoms like sick headache furred tongue constipation sallow skin and inactive liver. Sold everywhere in 10c and 2d boxes.
Malden Principal Resigns to Lead Emerson School in Newton
Frederick R. Hodge, principal of the Belmont Grammar School for a decade, resigns in Malden and will assume leadership of the Ralph Waldo Emerson School at Newton mid March. His salary will rise, and he is a member of the New England Conference of Educational Workers.
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Malden
Frederick R. Hodge
Belmont Grammar School
Ralph Waldo Emerson School
Newton
New England Conference of Eucational Workers
Randolph Leader Mourns Belcher Chairman dies after lingering illness
J White Belcher, long time chairman of the boards of trustees for the Massachusetts State farm at Bridgewater and the State almshouse at Tewksbury, died at his home in Randolph after a lingering illness. He was aged 82 years.
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Randolph
J. White Belcher
Massachusetts State Farm
Bridgewater
Tewksbury
Water Front Shipping Notes From The Port
Cunard freighter Sylvan ia after a nine day passage reached quarantine amid a gale and heavy seas. Pilots Reid Sr and Jr guided European liners into port as tug Hamilton A Mathis was chartered for towing work. Sagamore set to sail for Liverpool with corn wheat provisions beef cattle and cotton. Allanwilde arrives at Montevideo. captain ill and to return home. Frostburg renamed Theodore Weems and Nan tucket under Captain Nickerson. Romanie reached Port earlier and heads to the Med.
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Cunard
Sylvania
W. R. Cresser
Massachusetts Bay
Dresser
Hamilton A. Mathis
Aaron Wall
Morris & Cummings
Wall
Worr
Nantucket
Morning Almanac Notes and Steamship Movements
Sun rises 6 48 sets 5 09 length of day 19 21. Moon rises 6 52 pm. High water 12 m 12 pm. Arrived Feb 10 steamers Sylvania Tranter Kaldager etc. Cleared steamers Sagamore Siberian Louisburg Chatta hoochee. Sailed wind ENE to NNW. Vessel list includes Nantucket Nickerson H F Dimock etc.
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Sylvania
Cresser
Liverpool
Caledonian
Tranter
Manchester
Eng
Brighton
Kaldager
Port Antonio
Jam
Nantucket
Nickerson
Baltimore
Norfolk
Smith
Philadelphia
H. F. Dimock
Baker
New York
Calvin Austin
Oliver
Portland
City of Gloucester
Godfrey
Gloucester
Paoli
Kelly
South Amboy
Haverford
Malvern
Wayne
Leader
Doane
Beverly
Mass
Irish History in the Schools Debate at Wells Memorial
Delegates at a Wells Memorial convention urged adoption of Irish history in public school curricula. A letter from Matthew Cummings of the Ancient Order of Hibernians said European educators view Gaelic history as essential. Emmet Day observance on March 5 in Paine Hall will be free to the public with an oration by Senator Casey.
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Wells Memorial
M. J. Murray
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Matthew Cummings
Cummings
Europe
Boston
Treland
Emmet
Paine Hall
Robert Emmet
Senator Casey
Adams
Hamlet Presented by West End Boys and Girls
The Boys Industrial League directed by Max Mitchell staged Hamlet before a large audience at Potter Hall Huntington Avenue. Samuel Block, 17, drew applause as Hamlet with Julius Weinstein as Claudius, Julius Aisner as Ghost, Gertude T. Saxt as Ophelia, and Annie Stanierman as Queen.
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Boys’ Industrial League
Max Mitchell
Hamlet
Potter Hall
Huntington Avenue
Samuel Block
Julius Weinstein
Claudius
King of
Denmark
Julius Aisner
Ghost
Gertrude T. Saxt
Ophelia
Annie Stanjierman
Queen
Cambridge Priest May Succeed BP O Connell
The Rev Dr Patrick J Supple, Cambridge priest and St Peters assistant pastor on Concord Ave, is named as a possible successor to Bishop William H O Connell as Portland diocese head. Born in Charlestown and educated in Boston, he studied in Rome and remains a close friend of the bishop.
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Patrick J. Supple
William H. O'Connell
Portland
Cambridge
St. Peter’s
Concord Avenue
City
O'Connell
Supple
Charlestown
Boston
Boston College
Rome
R R Commission Not To Be Elective
The House rejected by 35 to 87 a bill to elect the Board of Railroad Commissioners by popular vote. Mr O’Rourke of Worcester moved to substitute the bill for the committee’s adverse report. Mr Mellen of Worcester said recent conditions have shaken public confidence in the commission.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
O'Rourke
Worcester
Committee On Railroads
Mellen
Trio Charged With Robbery At Local School
Three youths George J. Collins Joseph Davis and William A Maher were arrested at Roxbury Crossing station charged with breaking and entering Leon street school and stealing fire extinguishers and a lead pipe valued at 150 dollars. Officers Murphy and Angell traced the articles to a junk shop on Ruggles street and obtained a description of the men who sold them.
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George J. Collins
Joseph Davis
William A. Maher
Roxbury Crossing
Leon Street
Murphy and
Angell
Ruggles Street
Langner Pardon Effort Reaches Governor Guild
A delegation from the Langner Aid Society visited Governor Guild seeking a pardon for August Langner serving life for the 1891 murder of Miss Mary Emerson. Society president Mrs. Angelica Post has pressed for clemency since 1895.
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Governor Guild
August Langner
Mary Emerson
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Federal
Somerville Society
Senator Gorman IN
Hanover
Health and Happiness
Beecham’s
James Reid, Sr
James Reid, Jr
Tug Mathis
Sagamore’s
Warren Line
Sagamore
Hoosac Docks
Allanwilde
Barkentine Allanwilde
Montevideo
Paysandu
James H. Moore
Herbert
Grace
Harrington
West Indies
Collier
Frostburg
Baltimore & Carolina Steamship Company
Theodore Weems
Hastburg
Here
Consolidated Coal Company
Merchants & Miners
Battery Wharf
Harwood Palmer
Juniata
Ponta del Gada
Mediterranean
Yesterdas
Alice M Guthrie
Haddock
Mary E. Silveira
Thenalter P. Goulart
Hake
Eee
Sadie A. Nunan
Mildred V Nunan
Hoo
Sylvie M Nunan
Estella S. Nunan
Mary I. Coone
Mary FE Silveira
Elsie
Mortis H Perry
Oliver Hutchins
Gov. Russell
Mattakeeset
Emily Cooney Weet
Woo
Flavilla
Viola Nokomis
Shipping News
Siberian
Glasgow
Louisburg
C. B
Chattahoochee
Savannah
Lancastrian
Marquette
Antwerp
Yarmouth
N. S
Jershaw
James S. Whitney
West End
O’connell
R. R. Commission
Langner
Nature
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