Howland Favors Keeping Expert Advise for Board of Arbitration
Willard Howland chairman of the State Board of Arbitration told the labor committee that the law should remain as last year allowing experts to be employed but not compulsory. He argued the board should rely on technical advisory input without prejudice, opposing Governor Douglas's position.
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Willard Howland
State Board of Arbitration
Bates
Douglas
Labor Committee
Howland
Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Committee Reports Leave to Withdraw Tyler Petition
In the House yesterday the committee on election laws reported leave to withdraw the petition of W. J. Tyler to prohibit holding public office by persons who have served criminal sentences within five years.
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House
Committee On Election Laws
W. J. Tyler
One Night Cure for Stomach and Digestive Ailments
The passage describes mild illness with heavy fatigue lack of appetite and restlessness caused by the stomach bowels liver and digestive organs. It claims habitual neglect leads to sickness and promises a remedy in one night. The tone mirrors a home remedy pitch aiming to reassure readers.
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Smith
Arrest of Owen Kelly in Los Angeles under embezzlement suspicions
Owen Kelly, former Philadelphia grocer, who vanished after allegedly embezzling over 50 000 dollars, was arrested in Los Angeles by Chief Hammer and Chief Bradish. He had traveled from Boston to Europe, then crossed to San Francisco before being traced to California. He admitted the allegations, said he owed about 50 000 dollars, and planned to return to Philadelphia. Police found 500 dollars on him at the station.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Owen Kelly
Philadelphia
Kelly
Hammer
Bradish
Boston
Europe
Atlantic
San Francisco
California
Assemblyman Palmer Proposes Niagara Falls Preservation Resolution
Albany Feb 14 The first response to public demand to save Niagara Falls from power company destruction comes as Assemblyman Palmer the Democratic leader in the lower house introduces a resolution. It memorializes the President and Congress to seek negotiations with Britain to preserve the falls from further waste.
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Albany
Niagara Falls
Assemblyman Palmer
Congress
Gunboat Hist Rams Pilgrim Near Newport Landing
United States gunboat Hist struck the Fall River line steamer Pilgrim near Newport while Hist broke ice. The collision tore planks from the Pilgrim’s paddlebox and the Hist lost part of its bowsprit.
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Newport
R. I
Hist
Fall River Line
Pilgrim
Mrs Okado Talks on War Women of Japan Spearhead Effort
Mrs Mitsu Okado, daughter of Japan, spoke before the Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club at Eliot Hall about the women of Japan and their role in the Far East conflict. She described women making bandages for the front and urging their husbands to enlist, praising their patriotism as equal to men.
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Mitsu Okado
Japan
Jamaica Plain
Eliot Hall
Far East
Clark Delays Amendment Move on Civil Service Bill
In the House yesterday Representative Clark of Cambridge did not move to amend the bill to require a hearing before civil service commissioners for discharge of public servants. He said he would seek the amendment in a similar measure before the public service committee when it returns to the floor.
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Clark
Cambridge
Civil Service Commissioners
Committee On Public Service
Senate re commits bill to appoint special assistant clerk
In a Senate session yesterday Senator Taylor of Boston moved the bill to provide for the appointment of a special assistant clerk of the Superior Court for civil business in Suffolk county, and it was re committed to the public service committee.
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Senate
Taylor
Boston
Suffolk County
Public Service Committee
Mayor Wood Juggles Humor in Street Railway Debate
Roswell L. Wood of Haverhill mocked the street railway location repeal at the State House. He quipped about giving the whole kite not just a piece and warned against undue influence by authorities. He defended own affairs analogy and urged locals to settle their own matters.
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Roswell L. Wood
Haverhill
State House
Wood
Cummings
New Member Wins Victory in Druggist License Bill Vote
Representative George F. Birch of Milford, a new Massachusetts House member, won a tight 93 to 91 roll call on a bill to require provisions affecting druggists licenses. Lawmakers debated board authority, temperance aims, and the impact on pharmacies as the measure moved toward a third reading with a 98 to 91 roll call looming.
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George F. Birch
Milford
Massachusetts House
Birch
Mayo
Representative Hayes
Spinlow
Lawrence
Debate over sixth class liquor licenses for druggists
Lawmakers clash over a bill restricting spirituous liquor licenses to sixth class permits for retail druggists. Representative Schofield accuses the State Board of Pharmacy chairman of selling liquor without a sixth class license, alleging local officials condone it, while others defend existing safeguards and qualification rules.
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State Board of Pharmacy
Board of Selectmen
Pierce
Milton
Schofield
Ipswich
Representative Moore
Boston
William Waldorf Jackson Jr Attempts Roosevelt Interview
Lowell man William Waldorf Jackson Jr a known itinerant preacher and harmless crank tried to interview President Roosevelt at Douglas Robinson's New York home this morning but was blocked by secret service. He arrived in Lowell 16 years ago, preached widely and later settled as a theology expounder for Atherton. He recently boarded at a Hamilton House boarding house, washing dishes to fund his travels and planned a stumping tour of the West and South.
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William Waldolf Jackson
Lowell
President Roosevelt
New York
Secret Service
William Waldorf Jackson, Jr
Roosevelt
Douglas Robinson
New York City
Jackson
Atherton
Philadelphia
Mr. Jackson
Hamilton Corporation
Elopement Rumors Stir Chelmsford Society
Chelmsford Centre buzzes as gossip links Joseph Weaver and Mrs. Dresser Worden to a suspected elopement. Weaver left for work Monday morning and did not return. Worden reportedly followed later, leaving families and neighbors uneasy about the couple’s whereabouts and future.
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Lowell
Chelmsford
Joseph Weaver
Lowell Water Works
Dresser Worden
Denied Divorce in South Dakota
Judge J W Jones refused to grant Frank A Bassett a divorce from Florence May Bassett after finding illegal relations alleged in Bridgeport. Bassett was ordered to pay alimony and fund the support and education of their two children, who will remain with Mrs. Bassett in Bridgeport.
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Canton
S. D
J. W. Jones
Frank A. Bassett
Bridgeport
Conn
Florence May Bassett
Bassett
Jones
Inspecting New England coast defences at Newport
The fortification board led by Secretary Taft will visit Newport Rhode Island to assess harbor defences and determine what is needed to strengthen the harbor's fortifications. They will also tour other New England forts with special focus on Newport due to its naval importance.
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Newport
R. I
New Fortification Board
Taft
McKenzie
Crozier
Greely
Goethels
United States Corps of Engineers
New England
Woman Rescued From Outbuilding in West Lynn
A middle aged woman who identified herself as Elizabeth Hogan and said she lived on North Franklin street was found alive inside an outbuilding behind 55 Walnut street early this morning. Police took her to headquarters pending arraignment on a drunkenness charge as rumors of freezing deaths circulated in West Lynn.
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Lynn
Elizabeth Hogan
North Franklin Street
Walnut Street
West Lynn
Joint Reunion of Abstinence Societies in Boston
The St. Valentine and St. Teresa Total Abstinence societies hold a joint annual reunion and whist social this evening in Boston College’s music room. Arrangements are led by society presidents Charles H. Farrell and Mrs. Tilson.
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St. Valentine’s
St. Teresa’s
Boston College
Charles H. Farrell
Tilson
May Find Paul Jones Remains in Paris Project
Ambassador Porter reports to the State Department from Paris on a plan to locate John Paul Jones remains by shafts and tunnels at the former cemetery site. He notes grave rows undisturbed at 17 feet and aims to search without buying or razing surrounding houses.
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Washington
Porter
State Department
John Paul Jones
Paris
Cathedral Damages Settled For Boston 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. Payment has been made.
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Boston
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Washington Street
St. James Church
Harrison Avenue
A Pretty Wedding in East Somerville
Miss Catherine Sullivan of Westerly Rhode Island and Joseph H. Dion of Somerville were married at St. Anne's Church rectory Somerville with Rev Father Sheehan officiating. Maid of honor Miss Mary T Sullivan sister of the bride and best man William J Dion groom's cousin. They celebrated at Mr Dion's home with relatives, gifts, and a reception ending with music and games.
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Catherine Sullivan
Westerly
R. I
Joseph H. Dion
Somerville
St. Anne’s Church
Father Sheehan
Mary T. Sullivan
Bridgeport
McKenna
Rhode Island Senate endorses plan to enlarge House
Providence Feb 14 The Rhode Island Senate moved to end the Legislative battle on a constitutional amendment to raise House of Representatives membership from 72 to 100. The assembly voted 26 to 4 to endorse the proposal which voters will decide in the next election requiring three-fifths of the popular vote to pass.
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Providence
R. I
Senate
House of Representatives
Dancing Party in Neponset on Washington's Birthday
A dancing party under the patronage of the Ladies' Auxiliary 18 affiliated with the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be held in Odd Fellows' Hall Neponset on Wednesday evening February 22. The committee in charge is headed by president Miss Nellie F. Carroll.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Neponset
Nellie F. Carroll
Growing Up and the Need for Nourishment
An article extols the dangers of underdevelopment in children and praises Scott's Emulsion for providing essential nourishment. It claims the product promotes rapid growth, healthy flesh, and strengthening of blood and vital organs.
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Scott
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Board of Police Commissioners
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Gloucester
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Luce
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Summer St
J.H. Ormsby
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Agt
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Mrs. Worden
Lage
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N. E. Coast Defences
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