Pension bills set new record amid House session
Washington February 14 The House passed the sundry civil bill and 32 private pension measures, the best showing yet this session. It also approved a Senate bill to retire Army Colonel Howard L Bailey after 89 years of service. The Indian appropriation bill was read and awaits final action, and a Senate resolution urging a March 2 statehood vote passed over.
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Howard L. Bailey
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Senator Quay
President Roosevelt Signs Commerce Department Bill
President Roosevelt signed the bill creating the Department of Commerce, signaling its enactment into law. George B. Cortelyou is expected to be named secretary with an official nomination to follow, as William Loeb Jr. is set to become secretary to the President.
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Roosevelt
Department of Commerce
George B. Cortelyou
Senate
Cortelyou
Sabor
William Loeb, Jr
Amherst Beats Brown In Overtime Tilt
Providence report says Amherst defeated Brown 16 to 15 in overtime after a close game played in Providence on Feb 14.
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Amherst
Brown
Providence
R.I
Hanna and Clark Sons Sought After in Kanawha County Incident
Winder Hanna Clark and others fled by Kanawha & Michigan train toward Columbus after Caldwell was injured and taken to a hotel. A warrant for their arrest was issued by Caldwell and sent to Point Pleasant, but no arrests occurred. Caldwell may lose an eye. warrants may trigger cross state actions.
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Winder
Hanna
Clark
Columbus
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Ohio
John H. Winder
Ohio River
J. B. White
J. P. Morgan
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Kanawha
Hanna Denies Assaults in Columbus Trip
John Winder and Dan Hanna, son of Senator M A Hanna, deny involvement in an assault on Representative Caldwell. The private car from Charleston arrived in Columbus, transferred to the Big Four, and Hanna and his party left for Cleveland after hours in Winder’s office.
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Kanawha & Hocking
Sunday Creek
Dan Hanna
M. A. Hanna
Columbus
Charleston
W. Va
Big Four
Cleveland
Caldwell
Winder
Hanna
W. A. Clark, Jr
Clark
Carawell
Somerville Hoodlumism Alarm Calls Burden Fire Dept
Four fire calls stretched Somerville yesterday with mostly minor losses. A 200 dollar blaze at Maurice Barry’s Florence street shouse woke the day at 6 20 am. An 8 40 pm false alarm from Box 426 led to the arrest of Frederick Mayrellis and Frank Oliver on suspicion of pulling the alarm. both teenagers were bailed. Women reported broken glass and gates pried from their fastenings amid hoodlum activity.
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Somerville
Maurice Barry
Florence Street
Lowell and
Albion Streets
Sudbery
Sutherland
Albin Street
Frederick Mayrellis
Frank Oliver
Boston Architect Wins Utica Courthouse Plans
The commission overseeing a $50,000 Utica courthouse project selected the plans submitted by O. W. Cutter of Boston. The chosen design was announced today in Utica New York.
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N. Y
Oo. W. Cutter
Boston
Belmont Sails to Buenos Ayres with Lumber Cargo
The iron bark Belmont set sail yesterday aided by a strong northwest wind bound for Buenos Ayres carrying an enormous cargo of 1 423 000 feet of lumber.
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Belmont
Buenos Ayres
Venezuela Seeks Debt Settlement and Port Blockade End
The protocol outlines 30 percent of La Guaira and Puerto Cabello customs receipts to be paid to Bank of England representatives in Caracas pending The Hague decision. It calls for a fresh external debt arrangement, defines payment sources, and promises to raise the blockade on Venezuelan ports with Britain Germany and Italy.
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la Guaira
Puerto Cabello
Bank of England
Caracas
Venezuela
Germany
Italy
Blockade Raised Prompts Cuban Leader’s Gratitude
Caracas reports a cable from Bowen announcing that the protocols are signed and the blockade will be raised tomorrow. President Castro responds with thanks in the name of Venezuela, praising Bowen’s spontaneous service to justice and humanity.
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Castro
Bowen
Venezuela
Keeping Our Eyes on 1904 Says Odell
Albany New York February 14 Governor Odell announced after meeting with the President that the state will stay focused on the 1904 presidential election. He said Republicans will not quarrel with Democrats and will avoid internal disputes.
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Albany
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Washington
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Quick Relief for Piles
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure for hemorrhoids, claiming rapid relief and complete cure from the first use. It warns of neglect and pain during bowel movements, notes the product is a fifty cent suppository, and urges readers to obtain a free explanatory booklet from Pyramid Drug Co.
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Marshall, Mich
Margaret Brady
Whitman St
Cleveland
Ohio
Ellen Murphy Not Killed In Boston Mystery No One Entered Attic
Reports say Ellen Murphy 75 lived a reclusive life at 13 Oneida street. On Friday night she was found dead in her attic room after a quiet life. officials suspect natural causes though a large hidden fortune is rumored in the long-sealed space.
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Oneida Street
Sweeney
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Fannie
Reading Boy Tells Sorrowful Escape From Home Life
In Reading a court hears 18 year old John Ames recount a cold night life in a pigeon loft. He details hunger cold and mistreatment by a housekeeper while his father, a Read ing letter carrier, asserts neglect and lack of schooling. The judge commits the boy to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children pending further action.
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Woburn Court
Johnson
Reading
John F. Ames
Ames
Summer Avenue
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Casey
Post
Mary E. Oakes
John
Sam
Beloved in Brookline Retires to Celebrate Milestone
A Brookline town clerk George F. Joyce discovered a poem and seven pink Lawson blooms at the Town Hall marking his 75th birthday. The scene reflected community respect as Joyce reached another milestone in his life and service.
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George F. Joyce
Brookline
Missing youth and girl from Somerville area
Bessie Stanley fourteen and James Stanley nineteen are missing from their homes at 45 Skehan street and corner of Leland street and Dane avenue. The cousins left after six pm with only the clothes they wore. Bessie is described as 140 pounds with rosy cheeks and a gray hat. James is about six foot ten with a dark complexion. Police are investigating with family suspicion focusing on James.
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Bessie Stanley
Skehan Street
Somerville
James Stanley
Leland Street
Dane Avenue
James
Cavanagh
James Nley
Stanleys
Brookline Honor: Joyce Receives Community Recogni tion
Yesterday morning friends visited his office to extend congratulations. An informal 4 to 6 reception at 101 School street honored Mr Joyce as Brookline’s long serving public figure. Born in New Brunswick in 188, he moved to Brookline years ago and left the grocery business for his current role. He is a Baptist deacon with three children, including George F Joyce Jr, principal of Dedham High School.
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School ‘Street
Brookline
Mr. Joyce
New Brunswick
Roxbury
The
Baptist Church
George F. Joyce, Jr
Dedham High School
Joseph T. Low
Common sense on flesh forming foods and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
The piece argues that flesh forming foods like eggs beef and cereals cause weight gain only if digestion is proper. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as aiding digestion by supplying peptones and diastase, claiming benefits for thin dyspeptic men women and children and noting availability at 50 cents for complete treatment.
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Stuart
United States
Canada
Great Britain
York Physician and Miss Adeline Toyce Profile
A York physician and Miss Adeline T. Toyce are described in a portrait emphasizing Mr Joyce's old fashioned courtesy and tact. He is noted to be in excellent health and respected for his professional demeanor and interactions with colleagues and the public.
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York
Adeline T. Toyce
Joyce
View of money in politics sparks debate in Washington Star
Senator Sorguhm remarks that donors and vote controllers hinder campaigns, asserting even well-meaning people fear spending money. The Washington Star notes the tension between idealism and the cost of influencing elections.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
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