Inauguration Day at State House for Guild and Draper
Governor Guild and Lieutenant Governor Draper begin second terms in a pomp filled ceremony at the State House. The event draws ex governors Long Crane Bates Brackett and Douglas, with joint sessions, inaugural address, and formal organizational steps for the House and Senate.
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Draper
State House
House
Senate
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Crane
Bates
Brackett
Douglas
Executive’ Council
Legislature Opens With Bills To End Death Penalty And Lease Abolition
The opening of the Legislature features measures by Senator Vahey Water town to annul the Boston and Albany lease and to abolish the death penalty in Massachusetts. Additional petitions for lease annulment are planned for the month. Representative Bennett Springfield introduces licensing for ice dealers overseen by the Secretary of State.
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Vahey
Watertown
Massachusetts
Bennett
Springfield
Secretary of State
Despondent Man Commits Suicide Before Reunion
Marshall S. Noble aged 54 of Grand Rapids Michigan and former resident of Chicago and Buffalo killed himself in the Hotel Preble on Court street yesterday. He had been separated from his wife for 12 years and was en route to visit his son Cleveland K Noble of 64 Edson street Dorchester when he shot himself.
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Marshall S. Noble
Grand Rapids, Mich
Chicago
Buffalo
Preble
Court Street
Mr. Noble
Cleveland K. Noble
Edson Street
Dorchester
Son's planned visit ends in fatal shooting at hotel
Nobler, arriving Tuesday night and lodging at Preble House, was found shot dead after gaining entry via fire escape. A note to his son read goodbye. Noble, a New York hotel proprietor, had divorced from his wife. their son Cleveland lived with his mother and never saw his father again. The visit had been arranged after correspondence following his son’s marriage.
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Noble
New York
Hornell
Cleveland
Malden Fire Department Report Finds Chief Too Old
The National Board of Fire Underwriters released a report on Malden's fire department. It praises no one and lists 71 recommendations for overhaul, citing poor hydrants, outdated engines, weak training, undermanned companies, and reliance on inefficient call men.
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Malden
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Thomas W. Gowan
Ginger Tea Eases Tired Mothers Says Sanford’s Advertisement
An advertisement extols Sanford’s Ginger Tea as a comforting remedy for tired and nervous mothers. It claims the blend uses genuine ingredients to provide relief and a soothing experience.
Plan to Bottled Up Moran Faces Sunday Law Committee
Boston lawmakers discuss a scheme to appoint Mr. O Meara instead of District Attorney Moran to decide what Sunday work is lawful. The Sunday law committee debates authority, citing Governor and police limits, amid Moran’s push for safeguards.
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Sunday Law Committee
O’meara
Shoots Man At Wedding In Lagrange Ga
Frank M. Ridley Jr of Lagrange was shot and badly wounded by Harvey Hill of Atlanta at the wedding of Miss Ellie Ridley. Hill, a prominent Atlanta figure and former Young Democrats leader, was arrested. The motive remains unclear though Hill’s friends say he loved the bride for years.
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Frank M. Ridley
Harvey Hill
Atlanta
Ellie Ridley
Hill
Ridley
Young: Men’s Democratic Organization
Georgia
United States
Ben Hill
Sunday law tangle prompts shift to sole official guidance
The Sunday law debate pushes for a single issuing authority to decide permissible acts and licenses. The plan shifts power from the district attorney and police commissioner to one official, aiming to curb acrimonious dispute while clarifying terms like necessity and classic in Sunday amusements.
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O'Meara
Moran
Copper Stock Boom Returns to Boston Trading Scene
Boston traders surged into copper stocks amid renewed buying and rising quotes on New Year optimism. State Street led activity as Amalgamated remained restrained, yet many believed a broader advance would follow, ending with a strong, positive close for the copper list.
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Stock Exchange
New York Board
Terrorists kill two gendarmes in Granitzna Street raid
In Warsaw today two terrorists fatally shot two gendarmes on Granitzna Street and fled. Soldiers pursued and opened fire, wounding four bystanders as the attackers evaded capture.
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Russian
Poland
Granitzna Street
Gans Signed to Meet Britt in Finisher Bout
Ben Selig acting for Joe Gans and M M Riley for the Casino Athletic Club signed articles for a finish fight between Joe Gans and Jimmy Britt. Purse 25000 with 60 to the winner and 40 to the loser. The bout set at 133 pounds two hours before the fight.
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Tonopah
Ben Selig
Joe Gans
M. M. Riley
Casino Athletic Club
Jimmy Britt
Rain and wind heads Boston area this afternoon
Forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain this afternoon in Boston and vicinity. In New England expect rain or snow Thursday with colder west portions and easterly winds. Steamers bound for Europe from Thursday will face fresh northeast winds and partly cloudy weather to the Grand Banks.
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New England
Maine
Middle Atlantic
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Grand Banks
Protest Order to Muzzle All Dogs in State
The State Cattle Bureau obtained approval from the executive council to issue orders muzzling dogs when rabies prevention requires action and local authorities do not act. Dr. Austin J. Peters of the bureau requested the measure.
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Austin J. Peters
State Cattle Bureau
Executive Council
Cattle Bureau
Governor and Council Order Muzzles All State Dogs
Massachusetts officials authorize Dr Austin J Peters head of the State Cattle Bureau to muzzle every dog outside Boston to combat rabies. Citizens from Revere Brookline and Dedham weigh risks and support or oppose a uniform canine muzzle policy amid rabies concerns.
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Austin J. Peters
State Cattle Bureau
Massachusetts
Boston
Peters
Dr Peters Orders Dog Muzzling Across 360 Towns
Dr Peters will notify officials in 360 cities to muzzle dogs and enforce the order. Some towns back the plan while others doubt its wisdom and fear authorities may need to assert power. Wire muzzles are favored over strap styles, with an automatic wire muzzle recommended but scarce from Boston suppliers.
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Dr. Peters
Peters
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Boston
Opinions Pro and Con on City Officials' Views
Post reporters gathered insights from numerous city and town officials regarding the wisdom and necessity of a proposed policy. The piece surveys arguments for and against, outlining key concerns and supporting points from local leaders.
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Post
Mayor Fitzgerald lauds Post for pushing lower telephone rates
Mayor Fitzgerald commends the Post’s efforts to secure lower rates and better service from New England Telephone. He notes his veto of the Metropolitan Home Telephone franchise and urges complaints to inform a highway commission petition. The mayor offers support for improved telephone conditions and asks readers to sign the petition on page 5.
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New England Telephone Company
Boston
Highway Commission
Board of Aldermen
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