Butler Loses Seat in House Amid Turbulent Debate
The House seated George C. Wagoner over James J. Butler after a three hour roll call and a day of heated clashes. Democrats vowed a filibuster until March 4 while Republicans pushed rules to limit minority obstruction and press ahead with appropriation bills.
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Robbers Loot Brookline House While Family Out
Thieves entered Frank Small's Davis Avenue home about 11 o clock and stole watches and jewelry totaling approximately 270 dollars. The pug dog was found beaten in the house, and neighbors reported no suspicion or disturbance.
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Fair Weather Forecast and a Cigar Bargain Notice
Fair weather expected in Boston with a Friday forecast and Saturday’s mix of sun and clouds. Winds will be fresh from the south or west. A peculiar local ad promotes Cuba Big Brother Cigarro five cigars for five cents, claimed as a daily smoking supply for a businessman.
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May Be Miss Bryan Slayer Confessed by Knapp
Albert Knapp confessed before Mayor Bosch to five murders of women including two wives in Indianapolis. Doctors describe him as a degenerate pervert who choked victims, with deaths dating 1894 to 1902. Authorities link him to Pearl Bryan case and note first wife alive in Louisville.
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Annie Knapp
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Son Causes Sires Arrest for Polygamy, 67
Alpheus D. Allen aged 67 of 6 East Dedham Street was arrested on a polygamy charge by Patrolmen Lane and McMullin. The warrant, sworn by his son, alleges he maintained establishments at both the South and West ends.
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Black and White Scotch Whisky Touts Health Benefits
An ad claims Black and White Scotch Whisky provides a pleasant taste and stomach benefits, advising use with reference to a hacking cough and Lung Kuro as a remedy. The tone mirrors vintage promotional copy highlighting health effects.
Roosevelt Voices Courage and Frontier Spirit in Methodist Tribute
President Roosevelt headlines a Carnegie Hall gathering honoring John Wesley and Methodism. He links frontier virtues to moral drive, urges unity of faith and duty, and urges Americans to pursue strength in virtue to sustain civilization amid modern challenges.
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Praise Methodism founder John Wesley celebrated in Boston
Local Methodists in Boston marked the birthday observance privately as the June 17 date arrives, while New York held a full celebration. Reverends Crane and Davis extol Wesley’s loyalty to truth and his life as a monument to dedication to God and humanity.
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People's Temple
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Lowell Fire Devastates Burbank Building. Warns of Losses
A five story Burbank building on Prescott street in Lowell burned from 3 a m. The Belvidere Hotel next door was saved. Reports say seven or eight lives may be lost with many injured as passengers and lodgers escaped via ladders. Total loss estimated at about 100000 dollars. Howe block and stores submerged. Fire department fought the blaze with multiple alarms. owners H H Shattuck & Son.
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Prescott Street
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Mercantile District
H.H. Shattuck & Son
Merrimack Street
Wool Dealers Decry Boston Quarantine Impact
Merchants from Brown & Adams J Koshland Co and Jeremiah Williams & Co warn the foot and mouth disease quarantine halts most shipments from Boston wool firms. They say no wool comes from infected districts to Boston and fear massive mill layoffs if the order remains. A wool dealers meeting is expected today.
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Boston Women on Picket Duty at David Frank Shop
A Boston district sees a new women’s strike at 109 Kingston Street where 50 to 100 girls from the White Goods Union picket the David Frank shop over a move to section work and an undisclosed pay scale. They accuse forelady Miss Carbell of harsh management and say pay averages about eight dollars weekly, with some earning up to fifteen. Frank disputes the necessity of the strike and expects a quick return to work.
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