Ancient Protest Against Jury Duty Reforms In Suffolk
In a Suffolk hearing, Senator Sullivan urged limiting exemptions to jurors, arguing many able bodies are excused. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company leaders warned reform would harm civic duty, while supporters noted active drills and long-standing service. debate moved to next General Court with several related public measures.
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Committee On Probate and Chancery
Charles S. Sulivan
Suffolk
Sullivan
Knowlton
Suffolk County
Commonwealth
Frank Huckins
Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
George A. Perkins
Berry
Perking
J. Montgomery Sears
Perkins
Sears
Henry Walker
The
Ancients
Lincoln
Quebec
Washington
Walker
England
Dyar
George A. Hall
Alfonso XIII to be crowned King of Spain May 17
King Alfonso XIII, the single unmarried European king, will be crowned in Madrid on May 17 with royal and imperial attendance from Europe. Born May 17, 1886, he reaches majority at 16. the succession shifted from Infanta to the young monarch, with Don Carlos still a figure in minds for future alliance possibilities.
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Madrid
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Europe
Alfonso
Infanta
Alfonso XII
Don Carlos
Mary
Opposition by Socialists to Joint Session for Prince Henry Visit
Two Socialist lawmakers Carey and MacCartney objected in the Massachusetts House to a joint session with the Senate to greet Prince Henry of Prussia. Carey denounced monarchies as crimes against progress and urged the door to be closed, while MacCartney framed the visit as imperialism versus democracy, urging official treatment only for official representatives.
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Carey of
Haverhill
MacCartney
Rockland
House
Senate
Prince Henry
Prussia
Albert S. Apsey
Cambridge
Apsey
Bunker Hill
Hen Power
Henry
Women Want to Vote in School Committee Elections
The Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs petition for women to participate in primaries and caucuses for school committee nominations gains a hearing. Alice Parker Lesser represents about 22,000 women seeking an actual vote and broader primary election reform is suggested.
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State House
Alice Parker Lesser
Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs
Adams
Melrose
Amy F. Acton
Organized for Bates John L Bates Republican Club forms in Ward 10
A social and political club named the John L Bates Republican Club was organized at the Hotel Nottingham. Officers elected include President Charles H Innes Treasurer George Nicols and Secretary J 33 Ferber. Attendees included Representatives Inney and Nichols Councilmen Cox and Phelan and others. The permanent HQ is on Dartmouth Street near Columbus Avenue and membership will be limited.
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Nottingham
John L. Bates
Republican Club
Charles H. Innes
George Nicols
Ferber
Inney and Nichols
Cox ‘and Phelan
George H. Moore
Wiliam D. Wright
A. ’. Bemis
N. R. Pettinger
R. A. Warden
Dartmouth Street
Columpus Avenue
Hearing on Measures to Relax State Corporation Laws
The committee on mercantile affairs held a hearing on several measures to ease the corporation laws. Representative Frothingham explained a bill to appoint a special commission to study reform, noting past rigidity and current view of corporations as benefits. He urged full investigation and ample time for a hearing before any decision.
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Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Frothingham
Statue to Roger Williams Advocates Eloquent Speech
A public meeting urged an appropriation to erect a statue of Roger Williams on state grounds. Speakers included Rev. Dr. A. H. Plumb Rev. A. C. Dixon D. D Pr Johnston and Dr. Evarts associate pastor of Tremont Temple.
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State House
Roger Williams
A. H. Plumb
A. C. Dixon
D. D
Pr. Johnston
Dr. Evarts
Tremont Temple
Alderman Tinkham Backs Eight Hour Day Petition
Alderman George Holden Tinkham of Boston testified to the labor committee in support of his petition for an eight hour work day for state and municipal employees. The proposal seeks a uniform limit on working hours across government employers.
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George Holden Tinkham
Boston
Committee On Labor
Quarrel Threatens to Disrupt Matrimonial Trust at Old Court House
Three justices of the peace monopolize marriage licensing at the Old Court House. A fist fight smashed a civil service office door as two rivals clashed over the spoils. One clerk reports daily about 29 certificates and small bribes lure couples. Police may station an officer after the melee.
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Old Court House
Mr. Concannon
Petition backs new law with penalties for officials
The bill carries a penalty of a $100 fine or six months imprisonment for any public official who violates the law. The petition also earned support from Mark B. Mulvey of the Building Trades Council and James McCabe of the Sewer Workers' Union. There was no opposition and the hearing was closed.
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Mark B. Mulvey
The
Building Trades Council
James McCabe
Sewer Workers’ Union
Carey Advocates Jury Trials to Check Injunctions
Mr Carey of Haverhill told the judiciary committee that during labor disputes firms seek injunctions against strikers without hearing them, risking the strike being broken and workers harmed. He argued jury trials could curb a “legal autocrat” and protect workers who commit no crime.
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Carey
Haverhill
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Carey
Street Railway Bills Reported In Executive Session
The committee on street railways voted to report bills extending two years for Berkshire and Canaan street railway to complete its line and extending time for J Wachusett street railway. They instruct railroad commissioners to investigate car fenders and to report on wat brakes. They authorize New Hedford and Onset street railway to use portions of Union street railway. They voted leave to withdraw on Skerrett Worcester bill compelling automatic brakes.
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Committee On Street Railways
Berkshire & Canaan Street Railway
J. Wachusett Street Railway
Hedford & Onset Street Railway
Union Street Railway
Skerrett
Worcester
Chelsea petition to allow Soldiers' Home inmates to vote in city
The committee on election laws heard the Chelsea mayor petition to permit Soldiers' Home inmates to vote in Chelsea without settling there. Senator Willard Howland supported the petition while Otis Merriam, for the Massachusetts Association of Relief Officers, warned that granting settlements would burden the city.
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Committee On Election Laws
Chelsea
Soldiers’ Home
Willard Howland
Otis Merriam
Massachusetts Association of Relief Officers
City Committee Hears Arguments On Yester Day Morning
The committee on cities devoted yesterday morning to hearing arguments in fa t of proposed ordinances. Citizens and advocates spoke for and against reforms aimed at urban development and housing. the session continued into the afternoon with questions from members and notes taken by staff.
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Committee On Cities
Unopposed Boston Bills Aid Families of Deceased Employees
A string of unsigned measures would authorize Boston to cover outstanding salaries for families of deceased city workers. Beneficiaries include Caroline Ke widow of A G Pike and widows of John A Kidney James J Dunlea and Frank A Drew plus Daniel J Leary Dennis McGee and Frank P Murphy.
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Boston
Emninoyco
Caroline Ke
A. G. Pike
John A. Kidney
James J. Dunlea
Daniel J. Leary
Dennis McGee
Frank A. Drew
Charles A. Belford
Frank P. Murphy
Supreme Court bars closure of church in Brookfield case
The Supreme Court, in Canadian Religious Association v Parmenter et al, rules trustees cannot permanently close St. Annes Church. Decrees enjoin closure to allow services and instruction by members. November 21 meeting declared invalid. trustees lack power to override minority worship wishes under the trust. The decision does not decide on member expulsions.
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Supreme Court
Canadian Religious Association of North
$1000 LOOT FOR THIEVES
Thieves broke into Charles W. Dyer’s home at 171 Warren Avenue between 1 and 6 yesterday morning. They entered through a basement door, moved through the halls to Dyer’s room, and stole from a bureau while he slept nearby.
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Dyer
Charles W. Dyer
Warren Avenue
Mr. Dyer
New York Man James McLean Charged With Pistol Assault
James McLean of New York was arraigned in Municipal Court on charges of assault with a pistol against John C Pherson on a January date with intent to kill. He was held for the grand jury in 1000 dollars bond.
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James McLean
New York
John Cpherson
Prince Henry Visit Sparks Debate in Legislature
In a heated session Representative Hayes of Lowell and others opposed welcoming Prince Henry, arguing the gesture favored monarchy and capitalist oppression. Arguments framed the visit as support for a past political order while others said the courtesy reflected goodwill toward another nation. The vote on the order to extend courtesies passed with only Carey and MacCartney voting no.
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Chickering
F. C. Maccartney
Rockland
Prince Henry
Germany
America
Hayes
Lowell
Eaker
Dean
Wakefield
Myers
Messrs.Carey
MacCartney
Carey
Journal of the House
Mission Board reports funds and slave reform in Japan
Over 55,000 girls freed in Japan after a reform movement spread to Yokohama. U S Grant Murdy reports as missionary there, noting a Supreme Court decision ending the practice of selling daughters to disorderly houses. The measure liberates about 66,000 girls with 11,000 already escaped bondage.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Methodist Protestant Board of Foreign Missions of the
United States
U. S
Grant Murdy
Yokohama
Japan
Supreme Court of Japan
Palmer Hall Collision Eyed Under Inquiry
William F. Palmer confirms receipt of Captain Creighton's letter regarding the collision between the Palmer fleet craft and the schooner Charles D. Hall near Fenwick Island Light. An in port inquiry will decide fault. The Hall was not sunk but rolled over and sighted by the Norwegian steamer Alliance 40 miles north of Cape Hatteras with sails standing and no signs of life.
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William F. Palmer
Palmer
Creighton
Marine Palmer
Charles DD. Hall
Fenwick Island Light
Mr. Palmer
Charles D. Hall
Alliance
Cape Hatteras
Hall
Secret oath of secrecy in Balkan kidnapping tale
Miss Stone and a companion were captured by brigands who bound them to absolute secrecy about identities locations and other facts. After a night march they were left near Seres Macedonia and later released near Strumitza. US State Department approves actions of Minister Leichman Spencer Woldy and Consul General Dickinson.
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Salonica
Roumelia
Miss Stone
Seres
Macedonia
Dragoman Gargiulo
Mr. House
Strunitza
State Department
Leichman
Spencer Woldy
Legation
Dickinson
Stone release announced by Constantinople cable
The State Department received the first official word of Miss Stone's release from Minister Leishman in Constantinople. Officials say they cannot decide next steps until pledges from Turkey and Bulgaria are assessed, with possible expulsion of brigands if promises are not kept. Stone and Mme Tsilka will travel to Constantinople at the urging of the U.S. legation there.
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Washington
State Department
Leishman
Constantinople
Miss Stone
Turkey
Bulgaria
Salonica
Mme. Tsilka
Letter From Miss Stone From Macedonia 1901
The Congregationalist prints a letter from Miss Stone dated October 29 1901 somewhere in Macedonia. She describes captors prolonging their confinement awaiting ransom and expresses hope for release. She notes Americans are trying to raise the sum, while praising God for steadfast hope amid hardships.
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Congregationalist
Miss Stone
Macedonia
America
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