Protestant protests begin over Ena's proposed marriage
London February 12 Protestants launch a petition from the Imperial Protestant Federation urging King Edward to withhold consent to Princess Ena of Battenberg marrying King Alfonso of Spain The federation says the union would cause sorrow among Protestants and that Ena intends to join the Roman Catholic Church The king's formal reply is awaited with interest
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London
Ena of Battenberg
Alfonso of
Spain
Imperial Protestant Federation
Edward
Bership
Wilson Sent Back to Prison for Six to Eight Years
A man released from the State prison a month earlier received a six to eight year sentence after pleading for mercy failed. The judge ruled he could not stay out of trouble for even a month.
Mother Fired His Conscience Luthering Liquor Dealer Faces License Revocation
Philadelphia February 12 A conscience stricken liquor dealer asks revocation of his license citing impure liquors as cause of human misery and death His aged mother’s appeal moved him not religious conversion He denounces selling cologne spirits and fuses oil for liquor saying the business destroys money willpower and reason and leaves patrons wrecked and ruined
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Philadelphia
Matthew M. Farrell
Cologne
Farrell
Bigelow's Job Before Court
Judge Braley heard the mandamus petition of Lyman H. Bigelow against Mayor John F. Fitzgerald over alleged wrongful dismissal as legislative clerk in the corporation counsel's office. Bigelow claimed veteran status and reinstatement. witnesses described prior law department employment, salary arrangements, and a warning of a forced vacation. The judge adjourned the hearing to this morning, hinting likely opposition to the petition.
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Braley
Supreme Court
Lyman H. Bigelow
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Corporation Counsel
Bigelow
Law Department
Collins
Babson
Mr. Bigelow
Andrew J. Bailey
John H Taggart Pleads Guilty to Copper Plate Larceny
John H. Taggart pleaded guilty to larceny of copper plates valued at about $60 and received a three year sentence in the house of correction from Judge Gaskill yesterday.
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John H. Taggart
House of Correction
Gaskill
Willis Wilford Sentenced for Assault and Robbery
Willis Wilford a colored man was yesterday sentenced by Judge Gaskill to a term of not less than seven nor more than eight years in the state prison at Charlestown He pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting and robbing a local merchant.
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Willis Wilford
Gaskill
Charlestown
Wilford
Moving for End of Death Penalty
Friends of Charles L. Tucker press a favorable report on bills to abolish capital punishment or substitute life for circumstantial evidence convictions. Lawyers say laws cannot affect Tucker once convicted, but lawmakers think abolition could sway Governor Guild. The joint judiciary committee scrutizes the bills as public interest grows while Guild awaits a petition to save Tucker.
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Charles L. Tucker
Legislative Committee On Joint Judiciary
Tucker
United States Supreme Court
Beacon Hill
Governor Guild
Turtle
Pittsfield
House
Guild
Dainty Spanish Senorita Visits Somerville Home
Carolina Marcial a Spanish senorita touring the United States with the International Institute of Spain spends the winter at Miss Helen J. Sanborn's Somerville home. She plans to return spring to receive her A B from her alma mater. She speaks English well and has written articles on women of different nations while in Seville.
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Carolina Marcial
International Institute of Spain
Helen J. Sanborn
Broadway
Somerville
Senorita Marcial
Seville
Germany
China
America
Liberal Club
Prospects of Ireland Good Declared by Redmond Letter
John E Redmond Irish Nationalists leader thanks United Irish League of America for over 50000 dollars in recent British campaign funds. Treasurer T B Fitzpatrick receives note stating money supported a strong movement and a pledge bound 80 member party returning to Parliament. Redmond says prospects of Ireland are good and a large advance toward their hopes is expected.
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John E. Redmond
United Irish League of America
Great Britain
T. B. Fitzpatrick
League
Mr. Redmond
Ireland
Say Assessor Blundered Weymouth Feuds Over Poor Aid
Nelson W. Gardner former selectman vows to prove Weymouth current Board of Assessors bungled poor relief. He charges four deceased paupers with real estate values totaling 7600 dollars received aid, insufficient estate collection, support for out of town and state paupers, no bills to State, and unpaid state weekly allowances for ten insane residents. He alleges a $500 bill to H E Swasey paid by Selectmen that Old Colony Street Railway had agreed to cover.
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Weymouth
Nelson W. Gardner
Board of Assessors
H. E. Swasey
Old Colony Street Railway Company
Merchants Week Planned by Waltham Business Men
The Waltham Business Men's Association names a committee to arrange Merchants' Week celebrations from May 7 to 12. Members include George I. Welly J. H. Lewis E. C. Graves R. B. Somers P. P. Adams Revele Harrington Robert B. Johnson L. O. Dennison H. E. Wallis G. E. Kirwin F. T. Bearce Mathew C. Brush J. P. Cronin W. A. Webster D. A. S. Barker J. H. Clarkson F. P. Rutter M. R. Leonard C. D. Blomberg and George A. Field.
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W. A. Webster
D. A. S. Barker
J. H. Clarkson
F. P. Rutter
M. R. Leonard
C. D. Blomberg
George A. Field
Trustees Hire Counsel Without Permission Sparks Dismissal
The Rutland Sanatorium hearing between Dr V Y Bowditch and the trustees led to Bowditch dismissal and charges against management. It revealed trustees had engaged Samuel J Elder as counsel without attorney general consent, a move allowed only by council vote. The council approved 5 to 2, with Bartlett and Cox voting no.
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Executive Council
Rutland Sanatorium
Norwood Typographical Union Trades Strike Ruling
In Dedham Feb 12 Chief Justice John A Aiken granted a temporary injunction restraining Typographical Union members and others from interference with the business of J Stearns Cushing Co of Norwood The court ruled the 50 strikers had a right to strike while other employees could remain at work.
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Dedham
Norwood Typographical Union
J. Stearns Cushing & Co
Norwood
John A. Aiken
Superior Court
Cushing
Aiken
Clerk of Courts of
Norfolk County
Rutland sanatorium hearings reveal Bowditch concerns on management
Testimony shows Dr Bowditch discussed resigning as early as 1901 and argued administrative focus harmed medical work at Rutland. He favored limiting patient numbers to 150, insisted the superintendent sign medical reports, and criticized Dr Marcley’s administrative style while denying Dr King’s demand for 5000 dollars. Other trustees defend Bowditch and urged accountability for dismissals.
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Bowditch
Rutland
Councillor Bartlett
Elder
Dr. Bowditch
Marcley
Girls Deceive From Start Judge Warns Club
Chicago February 12 Judge Julian Mack tells a social condition club that women lack training for home life and that 70 percent of wrecked marriages stem from wives failing to learn domestic skills. He says many girls cannot cook and avoid responsible preparation for marriage, urging accountability.
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Chicago
Julian Mack
New Atlanta religious rite prompts police probe
In Atlanta on February 12 a new creed among the city’s colored population draws police attention. Women are required to hug and kiss pastors and elders, while men may claim a hug and kiss from any willing woman. The church, a branch of the West Indies church, emphasizes these rites.
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Atlanta
Court rules strike caused employee agitation in union dispute
The court found the trouble stemmed from a strike rather than a lockout and that union sympathizers annoyed non union workers with cat calls and indecent language. An injunction was issued to restrain interference with the plaintiff's business and employees.
Immigrant Crew Watching At East Boston Harbor
Immigration officials closely monitor a British steamer the Amatonga from Chittagong as most of its crew are Chinamen. Inspector Billings assigns guards to prevent any landings and keep the men aboard until the ship sails. No one has attempted to disembark yet, with guards posted day and night.
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Harrison Avenue
Amatonga
Chittagong
East Boston
Inspector Billings
Charles Hunter Dies at 110, Oldest Civil War Veteran in Vermont
Rutland Vermont February 12 Charles Hunter said to be the oldest colored Civil War veteran in the state died today at age 110. Hunter served in the Twenty second New York Volunteers during the war.
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Rutland
Charles Hunter
Hunter
Twenty-second
New York Volunteers
Scott's Emulsion: a food medicine for all wasting diseases
The advertisement praises Scott's Emulsion as a food-medicine that combines the benefits of food and medicine. It claims strong value in wasting diseases, helps growth in children and nourishment in adults, and markets the product by BCOTLT & BOWL at 40g Pearl Street, New York.
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Pearl Street
New Yor
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