Brandeis Defended Over Role in 1892 Rail Litigation
Justice Kelly of the New York Supreme Court defended Louis D. Brandeis before a Senate judiciary sub committee, saying Brandeis was not hired to wreck the New York & New England line, but to pursue receivership actions after the road was already in trouble. The testimony covered funding, Brandeis’ connections to Collier’s and Ballinger-Pinchot matters, and questions about his anonymity on certain cases.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
New York & New England
Senate Judiciary
Brandeis
Supreme Court
Kelly
New York Supreme Court
Justice Kelly
Corbin
Clark
New Haven Railroad
Mark Sullivan
Collier's Weekly
Collier's
Ballinger-Pinchot
Charles B. Kelsey
Liquor Ring Probe Ties to Woman Suffrage Losses
A federal probe into liquor men funding anti suffrage campaigns in four Eastern states will be part of a nation wide inquiry into the liquor ring. The Woman's Journal reports evidence held by the U S government and cites Atty E Lowry Humes initiating investigations in Pittsburg on February 18. Carrie Chapman Catt links liquor interests to suffrage defeats in Massachusetts and New York.
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Woman's Journal
United States
Pittsburg
E. Lowry Humes
Carrie Chapman Catt
Boston
Massachusetts
New York
Douglas Shoe Co Staff Banquet Marks Semiannual Meeting
Officers department heads and salesmen of the W L Douglas Shoe Co spoke at a banquet concluding the semiannual travelling force meeting. The event followed talks at the Brockton factory and a trade-focused session with H L Tinkham presiding and toastmaster. Speakers included C F Richmond A T Sweetser Frank L Erskine D W Packard and Harrison Beckman.
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W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Somert
Brockton Factory
H. L. Tinkham
Tinkham
C. F. Richmond
A. T. Sweetser
Frank L. Erskine
D. W. Packard
Harrison
Beckman
Attorney Saltonstall backs 3 percent loan cap
Ninety percent of Boston Elevated Company workers’ troubles stem from loan sharks, says Attorney Endicott P. Saltonstall who urged lawmakers to restrict legal interest on small loans to 3 percent a month before the committee on legal affairs.
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Boston Elevated Company
Endicott P. Saltonstall
Committee On Legal Affairs
Law bill draws broad backing from financial and civic groups
Representatives of legal associations and corporations joined in supporting the bill with the Boston Elevated Company noting a double interest in its passage for both the company and its employees. Saltonstall cited employees needing savings to avoid lenders, while the Boston Legal Aid Society backed it with a 600-signature petition from businessmen.
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Boston Elevated Company
Saltonstall
R. H. Smith
Boston Legal Aid Society
William J. Stanton
Massachusetts Credit Union
George J. Burrage
Workingmen’s Loan Association
Rowley
Gerry Brown
Miss Dodge to Wed Robert Esselstyn at Arlington Street Church
Miss Mary Augusta Dodge daughter of Louis L. Dodge of Beverly will wed Robert Esselstyn of Boston and New York this afternoon at 3 at Arlington Street Church. The ceremony will be by Rev. B. R. Buckley aided by Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham. Miss Louise Dodge is maid of honor with Miss Marion Pierce as bridesmaid and Brooke Farley as best man. Ushers include John West John W Simons Henry T Williams and George B Gavin. Esselstyn, son of George Esselstyn of Rhinebeck N Y, is a manager at R H White Co and known in golf circles in MA and NY.
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Mary Augusta Dodge
Louis Lee Dodge
Beverly
Arlington Street
Robert Blyth
Esselstyn
Boston
New York
B. R. Buckley
Leominster
Paul Revere Frothingham
Louise R. Dodge
Marion Pierce
Bradford
Brooke Farley
John West
John W. Simons
Springfield
Henry T. Williams
Brookline
George B. Gavin
Braintree
Mr. Esselstyn
George Esselstyn
Rhinebeck
N. Y
R. H. White Company
Massachusetts
Cherokee Butterfly Kamamah Rejects Indian Marriage
Kamamah daughter of Cherokee chief says she will never marry an Indian. College educated and knowledgeable in Longfellow, she argues mixed blood improves the race and favors paleface spouses. She notes Tahlequah residence and aims for a non Indian union.
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Kamamah
Longfellow
Connector Delehi
Fite
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Tahlequah
Fire Near Chemicals Hits Union Street Building
A two alarm fire yesterday damaged a 3 1 2 story brick building at 1 to 13 Union street in the market district. Flames trapped on upper floors reached the roof as a large stock of chemicals stored by Frye Drug and Chemical Company faced exposure. loss estimated at 4000 dollars. Miss Gertrude C. Deane of Arthur E. Dorr Company remained at her post through heavy smoke. John T. Connor Company occupied part of the building but escaped damage. State police will open an investigation.
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Union Street
Market
Frye Drug & Chemical Company
Gertrude C. Deane
Arthur E. Dorr Company
John T. Connor Company
Arthur E. Dorr & Co
Catholic Alumni Sodality Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Members marked the fifteenth anniversary with a concert at the Hotel Tuileries on Commonwealth Avenue. Performers Euphrasia Hernan James H. Rattigan and Joseph I. Whalen provided the program before dancing into the night. Guests of honor included Very Rev. Charles W. Lyone S J president of Boston College and Rev. John S. Keating S J spiritual director.
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Catholic Alumni Sodality
Hotel Tuileries
Commonwealth Avenue
Euphrasia Hernan
James H. Rattigan
Joseph I. Whalen
Charles W. Lyone
Boston College
John S. Keating
The
Sodality
New York Salesman Dies in Providence
John H. Waller a 42 year old Brooklyn salesman for a New York match firm died at his Providence hotel. Police report he was found dead in his bed with the medical examiner attributing the death to heart trouble.
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New York
Providence
R. L
John H. Waller
Brooklyn
N. Y
Literacy test debate fuels Burnett immigration bill
In Washington on February 25, Congressman Bennett of New York attacked the religious features said to drive the literacy test. He was granted 20 minutes by unanimous consent to discuss the measure in the House.
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Washington
Bennett
New York
Religious Freedom Debate Over Literacy Test Sparks Tension
Congressman Bennett defends religious freedom in a heated discussion on a literacy test policy. He argues the measure targets Catholics while noting Protestant heritage supports conscience-based worship. Senators Foss Toss and Gallivan press the debate as Bennett cites previous political pressure.
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Congressman Bennett
Gardner
Massachusetts
Toss
Ohio
Gallivan
New York
Foss
Bennett
Order of American Mechanics
Woodrow Wilson
Aged Woman Found Dead in New Bedford Home
Elizabeth Robinson age 80 was found dead after police forced entry to her home of 50 years. Bruises suggested foul play though near $8000 in cash and bank books were found. theory of robbery dismissed. Medical examiner to complete ruling. she had not been seen for days. a South niece is the only known relative.
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New Bedford
Elizabeth Robinson
Thompson's Spa Mutual Ball Featured Eva Dennison Solo
Thompson's Spa Mutual Benefit Association held its annual ball at Convention Hall with Miss Eva Dennison performing Firelight. James F Sullivan of Boston wrote the song, with music by a Spa employee. Organizers included Frederick F. Flanders Avard Oxner Idella Clark and others.
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Thompson
Spa Mutual Benefit Association
Eva Dennison
Firelight
James F. Sullivan
Boston
Spa
Frederick F. Flanders
Avard Oxner
Idella Clark
Michael T. Connor
Elizabeth Burehill
Thomas Egan
Mary Lyons
Grace O'Donnell
William Crawford
Cardinal O Connell To Head Georgetown Club Anniversary
Cardinal O Connell will be guest of honor at the 10th anniversary of the Georgetown University Club of New England. A reception and banquet for hundreds will be at the Hotel Bellevue at 6 p m. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Speakers include Rev A J Donlon S J president of the University Hon John B Madigan Judge Charles A DeCourcy Judge John D McLaughlin Hon John J Fitzgerald and Martin A Conboy.
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Cardinal O'Connell
Georgetown University Club of
New England
Hotel Bellevue
A. J. Donlon
S. J
University
John B. Madigan
Houlton
Supreme Court of
Maine
Charles A. DeCourcy
Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth
John D. McLaughlin
Superior Court
John J. Fitzgerald
Providence
Martin A. Conboy
New York
Honor Letter Carrier's 50 Years in Service
John H. Williams, a letter carrier at the central office, and A Otis Chamberlain, a carrier at Cambridge A, both of whom have served 50 years, will be honored at a reception tomorrow night at Encampment Hall by Branch members.
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John H. Williams
Central Office
A. Otis Chamberlain
Cambridge
Branch
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