Trade school story denied by government aide
Private Secretary Buchanan for Governor Douglas yesterday denied a newspaper report that a million-dollar trade school is planned. He said the governor only recommended appointment of a commission to study trade schools as part of the inaugural message, not a new bill. A Wednesday Exchange Club meeting will discuss feasibility with trustees from the Franklin fund Wentworth fund and the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association attending.
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Buchanan
Douglas
Exchange Club
Arts and Crafts Association
Franklin Fund
Wentworth Fund
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Senators Question Appointment of Special Civil Clerk
In Suffolk County matters the Public Service Committee reported against passing a bill creating a special assistant clerk for civil business at the Superior Court. The Committee on Towns favored against the Blackstone petition to appoint deputy tax collectors. Discussion on increasing Boston Real Estate Association capital stock was postponed. A adverse report on Tibbetts damages claim was continued to Monday. The committee also accepted a leave to withdraw on computing Clerical work for the Second District Court in Barnstable.
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Senate
Committee On Public Service
Superior Court
Suffolk County
Blackstone
Boston Real Estate Association
James C. Tibbetts
Lynn
Nahant
Park Commission
Public Service Committee
Second District Court of
Barnstable
O'Dwyer and Hardigan Pardons Scheduled Tomorrow
Governor Douglas will present the pardon petition to the Executive Council for William O'Dwyer and Cornelius Hardigan who have served about ten years of a life sentence for assault and robbery of a Waltham farmer named Teele at Charlestown State Prison.
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O’dwyer
Hardigan
Douglas
Executive Council
William O’dwyer
Cornelius Hardigan
Charlestown State Prison
Waltham
Teele
What is a Backache and its common signs
Women describe recurring back pain with ache in the small of the back and sides, bearing down sensations, nervousness, and low ambition. The article frames these as persistent, everyday suffering and notes common symptoms without medical detail.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Mrs Thompson
Mrs Elizabeth H Thompson of Lily Dale New York shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for her backache and womb issues. The letter promotes the compound as the best remedy for female illnesses and notes Mrs Pinkham's free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Elizabeth H. Thompson
Lily Dale
N. Y
Pinkham
Lynn. Mass
Enlarge State Prison Needed for Charlestown Overcrowding
The report to the Legislature cites rising prison population from 812 to 872, exceeding single cell capacity at Charlestown. It urges enlarging accommodations with existing separate-building rooms used for overflow, and notes no plan to extend old Charlestown structures. A new institution for consumptive prisoners is proposed.
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Charlestown
Linehan Seeks City Expenditure Figures Since 1884
Alderman Linehan introduced a board order to reveal contingent fund expenditures by all city departments since 1884. The city auditor must present detailed yearly sums at next Monday's meeting, aiming to compare Prince Henry of Prussia entertainment costs with those of Admiral Dewey and other city spending.
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Frank J. Linehan
Board of Aldermen
Linehan
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Admiral Dewey
Schooner Gleason Crew Back From Ice Trip
Steamer Boston arrived from Yarmouth with 10 crew members from the Gloucester fishing schooner Agnes V. Gleason. The Gleason sailed December 10 for haddock near Cape Shore, faced heavy weather, sheltered at Nova Scotia ports, lost two anchors at Liverpool, but recovered. About 20,000 pounds of haddock were caught, and the ship was frozen in at Argyll, remaining until ice breaks.
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Boston
Yarmouth
N. S
Gloucester
Agnes V. Gleason
United States
Gleason
Cape Shore
Nova Scotia
Liverpool
Argyll
Bill to restrict removals in public service refused third reading
In the House yesterday the bill to bar removals or transfers without Civil Service Commission approval was denied a third reading. Representative Clark gave notice to reconsider and limit the bill to apply only to veterans.
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Stevens
Somerville
Committee On Public Service
Civil Service Commission
Clark
Cambridge
Early release sought for Worcester depot breaker Murdock
In Waltham on February 13 an effort will be made to secure the early release of William Murdock Jr who is serving the first month of a one year sentence in the Worcester House of Correction for breaking and entering the Coldbrook depot He has a wife and family in needy circumstances and supporters hope a reduced sentence will allow him to return home to provide for them.
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Waltham
William Murdock, Jr
House of Correction
Worcester
Coldbrook
Fitzpatrick asks Boston Board to probe building department
John B. Fitzpatrick, ex building inspector, petitions the Boston Board of Aldermen to investigate the building department and alleges unlawful practices by Commissioner James Mulcahy. He requests to appear before a committee with sworn charges and evidence to justify the call for inquiry.
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John B. Fitzpatrick
Building Commissioner’s Department
Board of Aldermen
Fitzpatrick
Matthews
James Mulcahy
Building Department Committee
City of
Boston
Downey Held for March Court in Jewelry Theft Case
Frank Downey believed to head a gang that robbed Wilbur Merrill of two checks for jewelry worth over 7000. He was held in 12000 bail for the March Superior Court session by Judge DeCourcy after being brought from New York on a Boston police warrant.
Graves Grain Alcohol Ad Promotes Sealed Bottles and Brand
A business message from Chester H Graves and Sons asserts their Graves Grain Alcohol as the best in its class. They urge customers to ask for 8 16 or 32 ounce bottles and to verify the firm name on the face label and cork strip. They warn against substitutes and promise satisfaction with sealed goods.
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Chester H. Graves & Sons
St Philip's Parish Reunion Draws 1500 At Paul Revere Hall
The 10th annual St Philip's parish reunion attracted 1500 or more attendees led by Rev. Philip J O'Donnell and assistants. A concert, grand march, floor officers, and a large reception committee highlighted the evening with many prominent parish members in attendance.
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St. Philip’s
Paul Revere Hall
Philip J. O'Donnell
Austin E H. Doherty
W. H. O'Connell
Benjamin F. Teeling
James E. Norton
Mary A
Martin IF. Kennedy
Mary Murphy
James M. Curley
William P. Grady
Mollie E. Doherty
William B. Havey
Andrew Monahan
J. J. Dowling
W. Madden
Joseph Cahill
N. D. Drummy
P.M. Smith
Thomas Carty
Francis A. Campbell
Denver Fight Over Limited Marriage Bill Sparks Clubwoman Rally
Representative Townsend submits a limited marriage bill. Denver clubwomen urge statewide opposition. Key provisions include licenses, term lengths from three to ten years, optional additional ceremonies, and a potential life contract after six months. The bill also lets parties designate the head of the family.
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Denver
Col
Townsend
Widow Ruth Baldwin’s Will Bars Remarriage Share
Ruth Standish Baldwin, widow of William H. Baldwin Jr., reveals a will clause denying her any share if she remarries, with the estate valued at $1,175,000 and income of over $10,000 while single. The will—probated after the testator’s death—divides remaining assets to children if she remarries, with gifts to Harvard University and Tuskegee Institute.
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New York
Ruth Standish Baldwin
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Boston
The
Long Island Railroad
Baldwin
Harvard University
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Booker T. Washington
Norwich University Alumni Reunion to Be Held Feb 21
The 17th annual reunion and banquet of the Norwich University Alumni Association of Boston and vicinity will be at the American House on Tuesday evening February 21. Graduates and ex cadets of the State Military College of Vermont will greet the new president Major Charles H Spooner LL D Norwich University 78. Faculty members will be guests.
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Norwich University Alumni Association of
Boston and Vicinity
American House
State Military College of Vermont
Charles H. Spooner
Norwich University
Moran Seeks Adjournment Of Capitalization Hearing
John B Moran requested an adjournment of the capitalization hearing before the Gas and Electric Light Commission to April 8 for legislative inquiry into alleged corruption linked to the Consolidated Act of 1903. The commission denied the motion, with Commissioner George accusing Moran of hindering the board.
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John B. Moran
Gas and Electric Light Commission
George
Moran
Cathedral Damages Settled Between Church and Rail Line
The Roman Catholic archbishop of Boston and the Boston Elevated Railway have amicably settled claims for damages to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Washington Street and St. James Church on Harrison Avenue. The settlement amount has been paid.
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Boston
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Washington Street
St. James Church
Harrison Avenue
Whelton Holds Two Positions In City Government
Alderman Whelton, acting Mayor, presided in the aldermanic chamber as the city board met. The hospital committee received a petition from women clubs seeking 150000 for consumption victims care. A special committee was appointed to redistrict Precincts 7 Ward 20 and 3,8 Ward 24. The board approved Standard Oil tanks and ancillary facilities at 20 Freeport street.
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Hospital
Clark, Hennessy and Linehan
Standard Oil Company
Freeport Street
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