Gas inquiry hearing erupts as Whitney and Lawson clash
At a legislative hearing on a proposed gas investigation Representative Charlestte McPherson asserted a $1,000,000 gas expense fund. Thomas W. Lawson accused the fund of appearing on New England Gas and Coke Company ledgers while Henry M. Whitney denied all such charges. The session ended amid a tense crush outside the committee room.
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Henry M. Whitney
Stat House
Charlestte McPherson
Lawson
Whitney
Myers
McPherson
Mr. Lawson
Mr. McPherson
New England Gas and Coke Company
Mr. Whitney
Speaker Myers
Mr. Pawson
Homer Albers
Rearly
Turtle
Luce
Committee On Rules
New England Gas & Coke Company
Chickering
Henry A Whitney
State House
Gas committee hearing reveals alleged embezzlement and blackmail
The committee hears testimony from Mr. Lawson and Mr. Whitney about funds linked to the New England Gas & Coke Company, alleging millions moved for legislative purposes and cross dealings among gas firms. Witnesses dispute claims and call for further inquiry while denying personal gain.
Pledge to pursue corporations amid bribery claims
A Boston speaker recounts repeated bribe offers totaling a million dollars to desist from attacking New England Gas and Coke. He says directors admitted voting a million from company treasury as payment to him, to deter his accusations and protect the gas firms under investigation.
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Manufacturers’ Committee
Mr. Whitney
Commonwealth
Boston
Benny MM. Whitney
New England Gas and Coke Company
Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Public debate on medicine claims and gas legislation in Boston
Boston letters discuss Dean's Widney Pills as a lasting cure for kidney issues with testimonials from Charles Swanberg of Cambridge. The piece also critiques legislative gas price intrigues and proposes a bill to curb gas squabbles while protecting public interests.
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Boston
Dean
Citivery
Charles Swanberg
Regent Street
Cambridge
Itlenderson Bros
Burwell
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Hair Care Book Promo Promises Beautiful Locks
An advertisement invites readers to order a new book on The Hair, highlighting styling tips and beauty insights. The promo emphasizes enhancing appearance and confidence through expert guidance.
Dorchester Proposes End to Gas Squabbles
A Dorchester member writes to the Post proposing a solution to ongoing gas disputes. The letter uses a Harvard Law analogy about cases and illustrates concerns over deceptive practices and rising gambling-linked profits described as past night’s winnings.
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Dorchester
Harvard Law School
Tom
Maybrick Pardoned Rumor Denied by Home Office
London officials state there is no foundation to the report that Mrs Florence Maybrick has been pardoned by the King. A United States embassy official calls the claim absolutely baseless and notes no facts justify any release.
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London
Home Office
Florence Maybrick
United States
Maybrick
Mrs Mary C Thresher Dies At Brockton Home
Mary C Thresher aged 73 dies at 59 Weston Street Brockton mother of thirteen children ten living grandmother of twenty four and four great grandchildren Her eldest son is Hon W L Douglas shoe manufacturer and former Brockton mayor
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Brockton
Mary C. Thresher
Weston Street
W. L. Douglas
Captain Abner I. Stowell Dies Refined Boston Harbor Pilot
North Weymouth reports Captain Abner I. Stowell a retired sea captain and noted as one of the ablest pilots in Boston Harbor died last evening.
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North Weymouth
Abner I. Stowell
Boston Harbor
Death in the Twenty Sixth Infantry Report Appears
Feb 11 news from Washington reports General MacArthur's death notice includes Dee a 24 year old private in Company D Twenty sixth Infantry Edward Mountz identified as the casualty.
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Twenty-Sixth
Washington
MacArthur
Dee
Company D
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Edward Kk. Mountz
Thomas Curran Found Near Mt Tom in Cold Exposure
Thomas Curran, 60, of East Hampton and unmarried, was found insensible from cold near Mt Tom this morning and died shortly after. Local authorities report exposure as the cause.
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Northampton
Seb
Thomas Curran
East Hampton
Mt. Tom
Suffragists in Somerville Protest Caucus Voting Privilege
Somerville women condemn the rescinding of their voting privilege in Republican caucuses for School Board selections. The issue, led by Attorney Frank E. Dickerman, sparks debate as Mrs. Warren of the Woman's Suffrage League denounces the change and argues for keeping the historic right. Other prominent women join the discussion.
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Somerville
Ielion
Republican City Committee
Frank E. Dickerman
State Central Committee
Warren
Woman's Suffrage League
Dickerman
Mrs
Examination Notice for Grade FE Library Service
An examination for Grade FE of the library service will be held at the Public Library on Thursday at 11 p.m. The venue is the special librarians' floor.
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Library Service
Public Library
Special Librarians
Democrat Wins in Waterville Legislature Race
Gyrus W. Davis, Democrat, won the Waterville Maine legislative seat by a 116 vote majority over Republican Harvey De Baton. The September election had ended in a tie.
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Watervitle
W. Davis
Harvey de Baton
Christian Endeavorers in India described at Warren Avenue church
At Warren Avenue Baptist Church last night speakers highlighted Christian Endeavor work in India led by Revel Perse. The meeting was attended by Massachusetts Christian Endeavor leaders and chief workers in the movement.
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Warren Avenue Baptist
India
Revel Perse
Christian Endeavor
Massachusetts
Asphalt Trust Arm ing 11s Employees
The New York Bermudez Company or Asphalt Trust arms and drills its workers for a possible armed clash with Venezuela over the Felicidad mining claim. Captain Rafferty sails to Guanaco to organize the force. Warner Quinlan syndicate counters and a filibuster fleet is in prospect. Venezuelan and U S actions unfold as tensions rise.
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New York Bermudez Company
The
Asphalt Trust
Venezuela
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Seventy-first Regiment
Francis V. Greene
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la Felicidad
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Jacksonville
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Tie
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Hirroward
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