Walsh and Brandeis attack in public service hearing
Public Service Commissioner George W. Anderson and Louis D. Brandeis were labeled destructionists as Gov Walsh faced a scathing attack from Representative Washburn of Worcester during a legislative committee hearing on street railways. The three bills seek repeal of the western trolleys bill and Washburn urged State over federal resolution, noting Governor Walsh’s potential to influence the railroad question with a trustees board proposal.
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Public Service
George W. Anderson
Louis D. Brandeis
Walsh
Washburn
Worcester
Legislative Committee
Anderson
Problems for State Board in Boston Tailoring Labor Dispute
The State Board of Arbitration reported on a dispute between employers and employees in 65 Boston tailoring and dressmaking shops. Issues cover pay legal holidays and discharge procedures. It seeks interpretation of three clauses and defines fair wages for boilermakers versus general hands.
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State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Big Boston
State Board of Arbitration
Greater
Boston
Ella the Norwegian steamer arrives two days late
The Norwegian sugar steamer Ella limped into East Boston two days overdue and five days out of grog. Captain Jacobsen said the crew drifted off the South Carolina coast and hove to near Cape Hatteras for 16 hours while the grog supply, said to be ginger tea, ran dry. Firemen and sailors described the voyage as a dry trip and less romantic than expected.
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Ella
East
Boston
South Carolina
Cape Hatteras
Jacobsen
Turks Island
Champions Award Prizes At Dog Show In Boston
Inclement weather did not deter a large crowd at Mechanics Building for a Boston dog show. Hercules the Griffon Bruxellions owned by Otto H. Gross won top honors. other winners included Luansdowne Butcher Boy the English greyhound and Bob White's My Choice the English setter. Four dogs from Walter T. Stern were removed after veterinary inspection.
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Mechanics’ Building
Alexander Higginson
Boston Terriers
Bruxellions
Hercules
Otto H. Gross
Pittsburg
Mr. Gross
Washington
Ben Lewis
Lansdowne
Penn
Mr. Lewis
England
Boston
Butcher Boy
Lewis
Bob White
E. B. Chase
Philadelphia
New York
Constance Russell
Walter T. Stern
Thomas W. Lawson
Clarks Thinning Salts Offer Rheumatism Relief
Advertising copy touts Clarks Thinning Salts as a home bath remedy for rheumatism. Claims include nearly 100 percent relief, muscle relaxation, and flesh reduction with regular daily or every other day use. Sold by multiple Boston-area firms with a booklet available from the Clark Corporation in New York.
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United States
Clarks
Jordan Marsh Company
R. H. White Co
Shepard Norwell Co
Houghton & Dutton Co
Liggett’s
Amaigrissant Clarks Corporation
Broadway
New York
Hemenway Estate Slavery Tiesweigh Tax Case in Milton
Boston merchant Augustus Hemenway left slaves in Cuba in 1875 per his will. The suit by his trustees to recover a $2300 tax against funds held by executors focuses on undisclosed New York property and later Boston securities. The case questions tax liability on estate assets across jurisdictions.
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Augustus Hemenway
Boston
Supreme Court
Milton
Hemenway
Cuba
Republic of
Chili
New York
Milcom
Will of 70 year old dies in 1576 with Cuba estate
Mr Hemenway died on June 1 1576 at age 70. In the year before he made his will disposing of all property except his real estate and immovable property on the island of Cuba including the slaves.
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Mr. Hemenway
Island of
Cuba
Scott pictures at Press Club event in Boston
Boston newspaper men accompanied Captain Scott on his fatal South Pole voyage in moving pictures last evening and were entertained by talent from local theatres in a famous midnight trees performance at the Boston Press Club.
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Boston
Captain Scott
South Pole
Boston Press Club
Sandy Ferguson Faces Larceny Charge in Chelsea
heavyweight boxer Johnn A. Ferguson known as Sandy pleaded not guilty in Chelsea court to larceny of money from Lester C. Morris druggist. Ferguson and an accomplice allegedly presented a check at a police station, claimed funds were short, then had it cashed at Morris with the inspector’s supposed endorsement. The case was continued for one week.
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Johnn A
Sandy) Ferguson
Chelsea
Lester C. Morris
Sandy
Ferguson
Jack Bond
Guillac
Gaillac
Morris
Revere Eagles Hold 12th Annual Ball
The Revere Aerie of Eagles held its 12th annual ball at Crescent Garden last evening with over 70 guests. Proceeds surpassed expectations and will fund the new aerie club house in Revere. Wallace served as floor director.
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Revere Eagles
Revere
Aerie of Eagles
Crescent Garden
The
Aerie
Wallace
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the Press Publishing Co
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Shepard Mens Store
Hepard Norwell Company
Manhattan
Shepard
Chavalon
Ane
Sunday Post
Bessie Burt
Edwin M. Bacon
Boston Post
William R. Leigh
Hilda Kelley
Croft Regis Wit
J. ©. Fairchild
Lansdowne, Penn
Boston Merchant
Scott
Vorenberg
Ionover
Elm Sts
Washington, Hanover & Elm Sts
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