CAS FIGHT ON Big gas fight and across party lines in Boston
A heated hearing on consolidation of the Bay State and Brookline gas interests opens a year long dispute. Lawmakers question Bay State leadership and probe ties to executives like Tom Lawson and Homer Albers while Ed Addicks faces scrutiny as a prominent figure in the gas trust. Also noted is a push to form a 27 councillor legislative body and a rejected chiropody board bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Manufactures
Homer Albers
Bay State
Brookline Company
Tom Lawson
Bay State Company
Eix
Matthews
Messrs
Lawson
Albers
Winchester
John J. Hoar
Brookline
J. Edward Addicks
Addicks
Bay State Gas Trust
Boston
A. B. Coffin
Coffin
Parker C. Chandler
Bay State Gas Company
Burns
Bay State Gas Company of
New Jersey
Mr. Chandler
New Jersey Corporation
Delaware Company
Hoar
Conry
Boston Common Council
John Colby
Common Council
Almer Stevens
Gene Moriarty
Mr. Searls
Stevens
William H. Morgan
House
Senate
Massachusetts Women Push Again For Constitutional Suffrage
The hearing on a proposed constitutional amendment to grant women the vote drew support from Julia Ward Howe William Lloyd Garrison and others while opponents noted last fall's decisive vote. Despite a sparse audience the petitioners urged presenting the issue to voters again as supporters argued equality and justice would be served. The hearing closed at 1 PM with many speakers backing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McCarthy
Blackwell
Julia Ward Howe
William Lloyd Garrison
Miss Kollock
Every Day Church of
Boston
Oswald G. Villard
Harvard
George A. O. Ernst
Isabel Barrows
The
Christian Register
Clyde Dunaway
Cora Dennison
Thomas Russell
Commonwealth
Russell
Gail Laughlin
Wellesley College
Mary Clark Smith
Women Seek Full Suffrage in Massachusetts Petition
Amid last fall’s Waterloo the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association presses for constitutional change to strike the word male from suffrage. Mrs Mary A Livermore leads the petition with Henry B Blackwell opening for the petitioners, arguing the November vote was not a fair test and more time was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Livermore
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Henry B. Blackwell
Creed
Blackwell
Transfer checks spark transit clash on Dorchester Ave
A Somerville woman was refused a blue transfer check on a West End Street Railway car while traveling from Somerville to Dorchester. The Post reports the conductor said blue checks are limited to certain blue cars and that misread transfers can cause extra fares. Officials acknowledge imperfect checks and promise a redesigned system to reduce such incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
Dorchester Avenue
Somerville
Boston
South Boston
Old Tremont House
Franklin Street
Andrews Square
Broadway
Dorchester Street
West Somerville
Winter Hill
Men Interested in Y M C A Work Dinner in Boston Speakers Highlight Endowment Plan
The Massachusetts Rhode Island Y M C A state executive dinner at Hotel Brunswick featured ex governor Beaver and remarks by Walter G. Douglas and Rev Alexander McKenzie. An endowment fund aims to finance a central Boston building with rents to fund broader Y M C A work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Associations of
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Hotel Brunswick
Durell
Armstrong
Boston
Beaver
Douglas
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Pacific
Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
Walter G. Douglas
Philadelphia Y. M. C. A
New England
Alexander McKenzie
D.D
Cambridge
Yale College
George Keith
Brockton Y. M. Co. A
F. O. Winslow
Norwood
Andrew Case
Lynn
J. W. Bernard
Andover
Russell Sturgess
Manchester
F. P. Shumway
Melrose
H. M. Moore
Somerville
G. L. Richards
Malden
D. S. Burley
Newburyport
A. B. McCrillis
Providence
R. I
Jd. A. Hale
Haverhill
H. M. Phillebrown
Frederick White
E. W. Watkins
C. D. Munroe
G. E. Day
Dr. Beale
J. J. Estey
Brattleboro
L. L. Hopkins
W. P. Cooke
Charles C. Hoyt
D. S. Paige
QO. M. Wentworth
R. H. Stearns
B. E. Cole
Charles A. Vinal
S. B. Carter
F. W. Hunt
A. W. Sawyer
G. W. Mehaffy
Robert Treat Paine
J.W. Pickering
Lowell
H. B
Boston University Men's Club Denies Involvement in Constitution Disappearance
The Men's Club of the class of 1896 at Boston University issues a statement declaring no member had knowledge of the disappearance or current whereabouts of the first class constitution. The committee interviewed all members and asserts the lack of evidence linking anyone to the loss, aiming to quell rumors and protect the club's honesty.
Kletsch Collegium Reception Rumors At Gamma Delta
Dr. Marshall L. Perrin of B U C L A German department has the most cards for Kletsch Collegium to be held this evening. He joked about not reaching his hundredth birthday as the reception promises to be the most elaborate in Gamma Delta history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall L. Perrin
Kletsch Collegium
Gamma Delta
MIT K of S Holds Midyear Dinner at Thorndike
The K of S Society of MIT hosted a midyear dinner at the Thorndike with 38 members and guests. Professor Charles R Cross and other scholars spoke on Roentgen rays as H Davis presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of S. Society of Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Thorndike
H. Davis
Society
Guess
Charles R. Cross
Hofman
Lodge
Lincoln
Norris
Mulligan
Professor Cross
Coal Club of
Boston
Young’s Hotel
H. G. Jordan
J. F. Wellington
B. F. Wilde
J. A. Tighe
C. A. Campbell
G. E. Campden
John A. Bradford
L. G. Burnham
Eugene Nelson
John A. Stetson
T. C. Thatcher
F. W. Stuart
A. H. McAloon
Franklin Snow
H. M. Burton
Seth Sears
Prince School
H. N. Andrews
Chapman School
W. L. Murphy
Bigelow School
A. H. Mayers
Dearborn School
F. M. King
Gibson School
W. L. Harrington
Frothingham School
W. Cc. Boyden
Normal School
Alaric Stone
Charles Sumner
Professor Elliott Aims to Gather African AnteLOpe Specimens
Professor Daniel G. Elliott of the Field Columbian Museum plans a long African expedition to collect zoological specimens. He will focus on many antelope species, aiming to document survivors as they face extinction. The party includes 100 native porters and two ox carts for supplies and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel G. Elliott
Zoological Department
The
Field Columbian Museum
Elliott
Africa
Joshua Atwood Is Named Deputy Street Superintendent
Superintendent Wells announces Joshua Atwood third as the new deputy superintendent of street cleaning, after weeks of jockeying by Jim Lanigan Tom Fallon and Charlie McConnell. The выбор shifts leave several messengers from Mayor Curtis era set to depart, with ward delegations seeking Norton’s promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Wells
Joshua Atwood
Atwood
Boston
Lincoln Grammar
English
City Surveyor’s Office
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Morrison
Board of Street Commissioners
First Corps of Cadets
Washington Lodge
Technology
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Mr. Wells
Quincy
Jim Lanigan
Tom Fallon
Charlie McConnell
McConnell
Curtis
John C. Norton
Mrs Fulton Laid To Rest In Somerville Funeral
Services for Mrs Laura W Fulton widow of Rev Justin D Fulton were held at the First Baptist Church Somerville. Rev Orville Coats led the service with prayers by Rev E S Wheeler and eulogies by Rev Adam Burwash and Rev Coats. The remains were taken to Brooklyn for interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Spring Hill
Somerville
Laura W
Justin D. Fulton
Orville Coats
E. S. Wheeler
Boston
Adam Burwash
Mr. Coats
Brooklyn
N. Y
Greenwood Cemetery
Cost Of Running Brockton Budget Passed In City Hall
Brockton votes final appropriation for 96 totaling 444513.51 dollars, about 50 thousand more than last year. Tax rate per thousand rises to about 12.00 with allocations to street, police, school, fire, pauper departments and city property, library, lighting and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Charley Town recital of Midsummer Night's Dream at Miss Barr's
An intimate salon at 49 Monument Square Charles Town featured Eleanor Sullivan in Midsummer Night's Dream with Kitty Roach soprano Helen Nolan mezzo soprano and the Barr sisters on piano. About 100 guests attended as Sullivan offered a refined Shakespearean portrayal and Barr provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barr
Monument Square
Charlestown
Eleanor Sullivan
Kitty Roach
Helen Nolan
Misses Barr
Executive Committee Meeting Held by Young Men's Democratic Club
The executive committee of the Young Men's Democratic Club met at the Union Club last night. Superintendent of Streets Benjamin W. Wells attended and spoke on Boston streets with details not yet published. He hinted that New York sidewalks are not part of the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Union Club
Benjamin W. Wells
Boston
New York
Fitzsimmons Makes Boasts on Road to New York
Bob Fitzsimmons and his party passed through Atlanta on the way to New York. In an interview he roasted Corbett saying the challenger must beat a good man first. He proclaimed I am the champion now and warned Corbett to come to me. He added I shall lend Corbett a merry dante and he will return to a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bob Fitzsimmons
New York
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Dante
City Briefs Highlight Local Court, Crime and Fire
William Gunnerson an Oxford street barber was held in the Municipal Criminal Court by Judge Hardy for the March grand jury on larceny of a trunk and clothing belonging to William Horgan orchestra leader at the Lyceum Theatre. Mary Morrow 6 fell and broke her right leg at Pope school yard in South Boston. John Carroll 33 was arrested on a warrant for attempting to rescue a prisoner on Longwood avenue. Emma H tall 23 and Henry Bell 37 of 69 Kendall street were arrested for larceny of a fur cape from Hattie Smith. Engine Company 24 extinguished a fire at 83 Humboldt avenue Roxbury caused by spontaneous combustion with $100 damage. Mary Smith 47 of 8 Cunard street Roxbury was arrested for shoplifting about $12 at Jordan Marsh & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gunnerson
Oxford Street
Municipal Criminal Court
Hardy
March Grand
William Horgan
Lyceum Theatre
Pope School
South Boston
Mary Morrow
N Street
John Carroll
Longwood Avenue
O'Neil
Emma H. Tall
Henry Bell
Kendall Street
Hattie Smith
Engine Company
Humboldt Avenue
Roxbury
James Bowker
Douglass
Mary Smith
Cunard Street
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Coming Events at Channing Hall and Local Churches
The Channing Hall talk at 25 Beacon street is next Saturday at 2 30 by Rev Wm Hanson Pulsford on the Conversion of Saul. A free lecture at the Church of the Disciples this evening by Rev Charles G Ames tackles Tow Great Men Became Gods. The Minute Men of 61 hold a special meeting at 7 30 Monday evening at 21 School street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Ww. Hanson Pulsford
Saul
Church of the Disciples
Charles G. Ames
School Street
First X ray Picture Sent to Yale
The first X ray image from Professor Rentgen was received in New Haven and sent to Dr W H Carmall at Yale. It shows a broken arm with improper fracture reduction and the bone union visible by cathode rays. Yale Medical Journal will publish it in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Rentgen
Yale
W. H. Carmall
Yale Medical Journal
Yale Medical School
American Wringer Company Catalog and Services
The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 16 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. Repairs are provided and delivered without extra charge. Write or call Tremont 764 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Proctor argues for immediate coast defence improvements
In a lengthy Senate speech Mr. Proctor of Vermont urges rapid coast fortification, contrasting land defences with naval power. He warns that without proper harbor defences the navy remains vulnerable and that Britain maintains gun-equipped reserve ships ready for war. The session then moves to approve two Pacific coast steam revenue cutters and passes the army appropriation bill of 23,279,402.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Proctor
Rep
Senate
Great Britain
Congress
Ongland
Pacific Coast
Squire
Attorney General backs bill to end fee system
Washington February 27 Attorney General Harmon met with the House judiciary committee on a bill to abolish the fee system for United States district attorneys and marshals and replace it with salaries. He favored the change and the bill will be reported to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harmon
House
Judiciary Committee
United States
Tarsney of Missouri Unseated in House Vote
In Washington the House voted 164 to 112 to unseat John C. Tarsney Democrat representing Missouri fifth district and seated his challenger Robert T. VanHorn Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
John C. Tarsney
Missouri
Kansas City
Robert T. VanHorn
Stamford Named Sub Port of Entry in Connecticut
A bill to create Stamford Connecticut as a sub port of entry in the Fairfield customs district was reported to the Senate and placed on the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Washington
Stamford, Conn
Fairfield
Senate
Everett Republicans Elect Deligates to State and District Conventions
Everett appears to have held caucuses on February 27 to elect district and state delegates. Delegates favored ex-City Solicitor George E. Smith as a seventh district candidate, with lists of state and district delegates in wards 1 through 6, naming multiple individuals and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
George E. Smith
Garden City Forfeits Bowling Match With BC Wheelmen
The Boston College Association Wheelmen were set to play Garden City last evening, but Garden City forfeited the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College Association Wheelmen
Garden City
Defender dispute over measurement and ownership letters
In a personal note Dunraven discusses his belief about Defender’s measurement and ownership knowledge. He claims to have written to Iselin and other owners to clarify the issue and mentions communication with Canfield and Rogers about the marking and intent of the cup committee on September 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
Messrs
Canfield
Rogers
Messrs. Canfield
Mr. Phelps
Dunraven
No Separate Salvation Army Movement From Booths Denied
NO SEPARATE ARMY MONTCLAIR N J Feb 27 Commander Booth denies forming a separate Salvation Army and says any new movement would be of their own making. They assert no orders were given beyond dismissal and plan to announce how properties and banking accounts will be handled. Mrs Booth shows some improvement while Commander Booth recovers from illness and worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montclair
N. J
Booth
Salvation Army
Indictments Dismissed for Burnside Embezzlement Case
Attorney-General Harmon ordered the dismissal of indictments against Colonel J O P Burnside once of the Post Office Department for embezzlement. Burnside has been confined in an insane asylum for twelve years. The report also notes the Youghiogheny River drowning of John A Wolfe and his daughter at Smithton after a fording accident. Dr Edward A Dill and assistant J J Seaman quarrelled leading to Dill being shot and Seaman dying from a gunshot wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
J. O. P. Burnside
Post Office Department
Burnside
Iowa House
Hattie M. Bain
Turk’s Island
Providence
Hull
Eng
John A. Wolfe
Youghiogheny
Smithton
Penn
Wolfe
Edward A. Dill
St. Louis
J. J. Seaman
Seaman
Dill
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Cas
Edward Addicks
Charles A. Sinclair
Manchester and Lawrence
Board OF Ichiropody
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Cutler Bros
Broad St
James T. Powers
John J. Kelliher
C. J. Moriarty
George L. Paget
William Otis Elliott
A. H. Borden
T. A. Maguire
J. Bertram
Charles A. Borden
Emerson Grammar School
C. L. Christiernin
E. L. Howland
Blanche Young
Albert Beaton
Williams College Alumni Association
Parker
F. G. Peabody
Harvard College
Alfred Hemenway
Horace E. Scudder
James R. Dunbar
Charles L. Hutchins
Concord
Mass
H. P. Dewey
N. H
James M. Barker
Irvin McD. Garfield
H. F. Grout
Boston University
John Mason, Ernest B. Lavalette
Howard T. Crawford
Hood
Professor Elliott
Joshua
McDonnell
Fitz
HILL
Hill Mediciny CO
19Th St
New York City
J.A. Melvin
Blackstone St
Puritana
Puritana Compound Co
Labaal
Dod Cresby,m.d
Senator Proctor
Tarsney
Republicans
W. H. Degino
A. Littlefield
Wr. L. Wallace
C. F. Washburn
Be. C. Mead
Thomas Milligan
George H. Mariners
H. A. Tenney
Charles O. Tukey
Robert H. Jenkins
Lt. Allen
G. 8. Marshall
Hall
J. Blagdep
George H. Ford
J. Shopperley
Wwara
E. K. Dandéron
George W. Dockum
G. W. Whittemore
Charles Bruce
H. W. Lewis
Charles Manser
George H. Burr
George A. Brown
C.A. Greenleaf
Charles M. Cook
Alexander Knox
Jerome D. Martin
Dudley P. Bailey
P. Connell
Johns
Cate
A. Beals
D. P. Fessenden
Charles L. Paine
Ballington Booth
Marry
Joseph
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Nesbit—Davison
East Boston
James T. Black
Presbyterian Church
John Nesbit
Margaret Davison
Appleton
Edward G. Appleton
Appley
Oliver G. Appley
Beale
Mary Carver Beale
George Beale
Bennett
East Bridgewater
Susan W. Bennett
Bath
Margaret E
Robert J. Bath
St. Joseph’s Church
Chambers Street
Porter Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Crosley
Revere
Clarabell A
Thomas H. Crosley
Wilson Square
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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