Hibbard and Bates Urged New Charter
The hearing on a proposed Boston charter revisions drew exgovernor Bates and ex mayor Fitzgerald amid debate over a Finance Commission’s power. Supporters argued for reforms to empower poorer citizens while critics warned of graft and centralized control. The session continued with remarks from Technological Institute professor Allen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hibbard
John F.fitzgerald
Finance Commission
John L. Bates
C. F. Allen
Frank Seiberlich
Charles W. Brown
Ward 20
W. H. Hayes
Charlestown
McCarthy
Gamaliel Bradford
Boston
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
Bates
Hibbard
Babson
Arthur L. Spring
Mr. Babson
Mr. Bates
Corporation Counsel
Guy A. Ham
Ham
State House
Aty
Crosby
Professor Allen
Technology
Laurence Minot
Good Government Association
Martin Lomusney
William H. Hayes
Senator Crosby
Hayes
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
C. Frank Allen
Engineering At Technology
Seiberlich
Finance Committee
Hartford meat dealers halt home deliveries over costs
Eight city meat dealers signed an agreement to remove telephones and stop delivering meats, claiming weekly costs of 10 to 15 dollars. When women learned of the cutoffs they called a meeting and vowed not to buy meat from the butchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Woman's Hat Set Afire in Cigar Store Accident
In Millville New Jersey on February 15 Mrs Mark Smith leaned over a cigar case when a plume on her large hat touched a lighter and burst into flames. Mr Smith ripped the hat off and Colonel Smith wrapped her in an overcoat to smother the fire on her dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millville
N. J
Mark Smith
Best Kidney Prescription Delivers Quick Kidney Relief
A claimed remedy promises rapid, lasting kidney and bladder relief using half ounce Buchu, half ounce Murax compound, six ounces gin. The mixture is shaken and given in one to two teaspoonful doses after meals to restore kidney filtration and purge wastes.
Big Washington's Birthday Governor Reception Sets Attendance
A large reception for Governor Draper on Washington's Birthday draws many groups including the Grand Army of the Republic, Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, National Guard units, Fusilier Veteran Association, Highland Dress Association, and several veteran and colonial societies. The event runs 11:00 to 12:20 with the governor and Mrs. Draper receiving alongside the full military staff.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
National Guard of Massachusetts
Fusilier Veteran Association
Highland Dress Association
Scots’ Charitable Society
Daughters of the Revolution
Sons of the Revolution
Society of Colonial Wars
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
Kearsarge Association
Naval Veterans
Draper
Archbishop to Visit Pope in Rome
Arch bishop O'Connell will depart for New York today and sail to Rome on Saturday. He plans to report on his diocese to the Pope as part of a long standing 10 year church custom. Bishops from around the world meet there, aiming for beneficial outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell
New York
Rome
John Mitchell Slightly Injured in Trolley Collision
John Mitchell secretary of the National Civic Federation was slightly injured in a trolley car collision while en route to New York after a short visit at his home in Spring Valley Illinois. His wounds were dressed and he continued his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley, Iil
John Mitchell
National Civic Federation
New York
Mitchell
Smith Invited to Taft's Inauguration
Charles W. Smith of Charlestown navy yard, a longtime painter in the yard’s shop, receives a Navy Department invitation to attend President elect Taft's inauguration on March 4. He is known as the youngest comrade of the Grand Army of the Republic and also invited by Congressman William C. Lovering to join him in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Charles W. Smith
Charlestown Navy Yard
Smith
Navy Department
Washington
William H. Taft
Grand Army
William C. Lovering
Egg Within an Egg Stuns New York Man in Odd Hatching
Lynn Hen reports a奇egg within an egg found by Harry Bettinger at 136 Broadway. The pear shaped shell came from a Rhode Island red. After breaking the ends to blow it, no yolk appeared but a rattling inside led to a second egg about robin’s egg size revealed inside the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Harry Bettinger
Broadway
Rhode Island
Mayor Hibbard Refuses Itemized City Expenditures
Mayor Hibbard declined to provide the Common Council with an itemized record of $8125 for sundry parties $3581.75 for travel and $4527.53 for stationery in the past year. Councilman Charles Harding had urged disclosure after an approved order dated February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Common Council
Mitchell
Letter Carriers Ladies' Auxiliary Meets Tonight
The National Ladies' Auxiliary No. 25 of the National Association of Letter Carriers holds its annual reunion and dance at Columbus Hall Dorchester this evening. The group, in its sixth year, operates in strong financial and numerical condition.
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National Ladies’ Auxiliary
National Association of Letter Carriers
Columbus Hall
Pleasant Street
Dorchester
William W. Lindsay
James L. R. Brawley
John T. Cass
C. Fred Duffey
Florence Cates
James W. Hurley
W. W. Lindsay
Walter R. Hodgkins
William Denehy
Thomas J. Rooney
E. Frank Kennedy
Louise Craig
Maud Craig
Maude Parker
Grace Duffy
Susie Greenfield
Farmer Receives $100000 Left by Grateful Captain
George W. Rollins of Extra Post Office West Virginia learned yesterday he has been left $100,000 in cash by Captain G. W. Forrester a former Ohio River steamboat man who grew wealthy in South Dakota. Forrester saved Rollins' father during a Civil War era steamboat accident near Pomeroy Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George W. Rollins
W. Va
G. W. Forrester
South Dakota
Rollins
Forrester
Pomeroy
Mary Sanford's Crew Rescued After Vessel Wreck
A cablegram to R R Freeman reports the lumber schooner Mary Sanford lost off the southern coast after leaving Morgan City for New York on January 6. All hands survived, rescued by the British steamer Mineola near Havre after days adrift in a dory. Captain Elwell W Stone of 65 Lexington Street survived. the ship built in East Boston in 1881, valued at 15000 with cargo worth 20000.
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R. R. Freeman
Mary Sanford
Morgan City
New York
Elwell W. Stone
Havre
Sanford
Gulf
Mineola
Atlantic
Stone
Lexington Street
Post
Boston
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Willard G Nash
creditors in the United States district court petitioned Willard G Nash into bankruptcy with claims totaling 4806 from Salem State Deposit Trust Rochester Loan Banking of New Hampshire and Winchender Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard G. Nash
United States District Court
Salem Sate Deposit & Trust Company
Rochester Loan & Banking Company of
New Hampshire
Winchender Savings Bank
Longwood and Lexington Stake In Battle Over Insane Hospital Site
Boston suburb Longwood joins Lexington in the fight against placing the state hospital for the insane in their neighborhoods. Local opposition cites property values and safety, while supporters argue the hospital aids surrounding areas.
Five Years for Eloping With Another's Wife
Edwin Barnhart, who eloped with Mrs. J. A. Pyke, was sentenced by Judge McDonald to five years in Kingston penitentiary. Intercepted at Lynn, he was horsewhipped by the woman's father and uncle, while the wife was returned to her husband. Barnhart later captured at Oshawa. charged with stealing $30 and aiding the elopement.
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Brockville
Can
Edwin Barnhart
J. A. Pyke
McDonald
Kingston Penitentiary
Lynn
Here
Barnhart
Oshawa
Pyke
Free Cure for Rupture Promises Lifetime Relief
Advertises a home cure that eliminates the need for trusses and prevents strangulation. Claims universal applicability regardless of rupture type or size and urges immediate mail-in coupon submission for a free cure. Portrays trusses as dangerous and promotes the method as safe, pain free, and life extending for all ages, including children.
Symptoms of Stomach Trouble and Pink Pills
Symptoms of stomach trouble vary with appetite and chest fullness. Digestive processes rely on blood and nerves, and Dr Williams Pink Pills are claimed as a tonic. A Springfield man credits the pills with curing seven years of stomach distress after trials of other medicines. A booklet on diet is available, pills sold at 50 cents per box or six for 2.50 by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
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Charter Hearing
Fitzgerald
John F. Fitzgerald
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Charles Brown
Lomasney
Taft
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Farmer
Longwood
Lexington
Minute Men
State Hospital For the Insane
State Board of Insanity
State Board
Brookline and
Longwood Avenues
Longwood Avenue
Brookline Avenue
Binney Street
State Board of Health
Henry P. Field
Northampton
T. A. Hildreth
New England Deaconess Association
John H. Colby
Insane Hospital
William T. Sedgwick
Brookline
Simmons College
John W. Bartel
Windsor School For
Sarah SS. Perkins
Parker Hill
Dr. Channing
Walter Channing
Board of Insanity
Fairbanks
P. Martin
Representative Bailey
Robert M. Lawrence
W. S. Rice
Main St
Adams, N.Y
Apolina
Emperor of
Germany
King of
England
Prince of Wales
Spain
Springfield
Bass
Guinness
Overland Limited
Chicago
California
Great Salt Lake
Sierra Nevadas
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Willard Massey
Washington St
Mass
J. BR
Petts-Vocel Company
Washington Street
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