Direct Taxation Debates Shape State Finances and Snow War
The state faces possible tax increases with Governor Bates’s plan reconsidered as lawmakers weigh direct taxation to cover expenses. Snow removal sparks a dispute between Amesbury officials and a street railway, while the Legislature’s committees brace for a packed session with labor and public health bills on the agenda.
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Bates
Senate
Amesbury
Street Railway Company
Street Railway
Boston
State House
Wil
Paw-Paw Tonic touted as universal cure for dyspepsia
A testimonial advertisement claims Munyon's Paw-Paw Tonic cures dyspepsia nervousness sleeplessness and weakness with numerous patient testimonies. It urges doctors chemists and the public to investigate and try Paw-Paw Laxative Pills as a stomach and liver remedy priced at 25 cents.
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Munyon
Malt Whiskey Promoted as All Purpose Cure
An advertisement claims Malt Whiskey cures indigestion dyspepsia and stomach troubles after other remedies fail. It supposedly treats sleeplessness nervousness bronchitis grip pneumonia throat and lung diseases malaria and fevers. It is touted as vital for run down energies and for the elderly with a gentle daily stimulant. The text asserts no medicine can match its cure and notes it contains no fuse oll and is government recognized as a medicine.
Congressman Shafroth resigns seat over fraud taint
Washington February 15 The Colorado first district representative Mr Shafroth resigns his House seat after admitting his election involved fraud. He claims no responsibility and thanks colleagues as Democrats extend sympathy. Olmstead moves to seating Bonynge. Congress adjourns. Shafroth had been elected as a Silver Republican.
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Representative Winslow
Fitchburg
Winslow
Washington
House of Representatives
Shafroth
Colorado
Mr. Olmstead
House
Ig Anid
Appointments to Police Force Under Judge Emmons Rule
The board appointed Joseph L. A. Cavagnaro to Station 1 Andrew J. Widdup to Station 7 Edward C. Blake and Edward McMahon to Station 9 Perry W. Eaton to Station 12 Robert M. McCloughin and James H. Egan to Station 13 Patrolman Thomas S. Connerton transferred to Division 13 and Owbin Farley to Division 10 Judge Emmons aims to place top officers at key stations and maintain a large force.
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Owbin Farley
Judge Emmons
Hebrew Educational Association Formed in East Boston Merger
The East Boston Educational Club and the East Boston Young Men's Hebrew Club merged to form the Hebrew Educational Association. The combined group aims to advance Jewish education and community activities in East Boston.
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Hebrew Association
East Boston Educational Club
East Boston Young Men’s Hebrew Club
The
Hebrew Educational Association
Heber Jewish group elects officers and plans April ball
The organization named officers including President Benjamin A. Hellman and Vice President A C Sisonsky. A committee was formed to arrange a ball on April 18 with A Silverman B Buanick A Marcus R Nathersey H Feingold A Sisonsky and A Berman.
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Heer
Benjamin A. Hellman
A. C. Sisonsky
H. Feingold
Benjamin Freedman
Morris Gilbert
A. Silverman
B Buanick
A. Marcus
R. Nathersey
A. Sisonsky
A. Berman
Cambridge man charged after failed jewel theft
Philip Rollins of Cambridge was arrested at Park Street station after allegedly taking a diamond stud from Albert H. Hayes. Hayes says Rollins used unusually long arms and fingers but failed to escape.
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Philip Rollins
Cambridge
Albert H. Hayes
Park Street
Hayes
Rollins
Examination for Sub Treasury Service in Boston
The United States civil service commissioners announced an examination to be held in Boston on Feb 24 for the positions of messenger and chief watchman in the sub-treasury service. Salary listed is 1060 dollars per year to fill an existing vacancy and future similar vacancies in that grade.
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United States Civil Service Commissioners
Sub-Treasury Service
Boston
Brandy Breath Suspects Held After Hawley Street Theft
Last night several individuals with brandy breaths were arrested on suspicion of larceny. The crime involved 1 quart of brandy stolen from a grocery wagon on Hawley street in the afternoon.
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Hawley Street
Bates to be examined mentally by Dr Jelly
Bates, a young man charged with stealing numerous valuable books from the Boston Public Library and other libraries, pleaded guilty and now faces a sanity examination by Dr Jelly. The indictment lists seven counts.
New Treasury Agent Johnson Begins Duties in Boston
Frank Johnson, a Treasury Department special agent assigned last week to New England with headquarters in Boston, assumed his duties yesterday afternoon. He has two years of prior Treasury experience.
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Frank
Johnson
Treasury Department
New England
Boston
Pardon Papers for Charles H Cole Arrive in Boston
Pardon papers signed by hundreds of Boston leaders for Charles H Cole former Globe National Bank president have reached U S District Attorney Moulton office asking for a pardon report. The bank chief was sentenced to eight years for misappropriating 1 74 750.
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Charles H. Cole
Globe National Bank of Boston
Department of Justice
Washington
United States
Moulton
John H. Casey
Cole
Charlies H. Cole
Globe Bank
Greenfield
Massachusetts
Ara Cushman Dead In Auburn Shoe Manufacturer Leader
Ara Cushman, prominent shoe maker and banker, collapsed on a street in Auburn Maine on February 15. Born in 1828 at Minot, he started in the shoe trade in youth, later expanding to a large factory in Auburn and pioneering a profit sharing plan for workers. He also held interests in multiple ventures including the Auburn Trust Company.
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Auburn
Ara Cushman
Maine
Massachusetts
Mr. Cushman
Minot
Auburn Trust Company
Quito Damaged in Drydock Repair Plan
The British steamer Quito was surveyed in Simpson's drydock yesterday morning by Lloyds surveyor B. S. Murphy and Captain Baxter of New York. The bottom was slightly damaged while the propeller is broken and the rudder injured. Repairs awarded to Lockwood Manufacturing Company. A new propeller and rudder repair plus hull and engine work planned. Dock time estimated at three to four days.
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Quito
Simpson
Lloyds
B. S. Murphy
Baxter
New York
Lockwood Manufacturing Company
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Worcester County
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Duffy’s Pure Malt
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Rochester
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Druffy
Thomas Lekey
Thos. Moran
Rochester, N. Y
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Duffy
New Orleans
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National
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Hebrew Educational Association of East Boston
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Elmo Street
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Subway
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Mission Church
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