Inaugural Address by Governor Guild Jr Delivered Before Legislature
The new governor outlines reforms including tariff revision, abolishing the present metropolitan police commission, placing liquor licenses under an excise board, extending the corrupt practices act, banning corporate campaign contributions, forbidding unauthorized banking, a general law for electric railways, state supervision of telegraphs and telephones, stricter laws against reckless drivers, reorganization of boiler inspection, broader medical school inspections, and tighter child labor laws.
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Governor Guild
Boston
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
State Board of Education
New England Society For the
Metropolis
Dana
Cole
Lane
Douglas
Guild
Senate
House
Police Commission
John Quinn
Robert Luce
Somerville
Neperty Democratic Organization
Truant law reform urged to empower officers and district attorney
Massachusetts lawmakers debate stronger truancy enforcement and penalties. A state official urges officers to report violations directly to the district attorney, amid reports of false age and schooling certificates sold to underage workers. The discussion frames education, labor and justice as a single Commonwealth duty.
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State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Plymouth
Anson Burlingame
China
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Massachusetts Address on Growth and Reform for the Commonwealth
The speaker urges Massachusetts to act as a strong, modern economy hub centered in Boston. He cites population, manufacturing, and wage gains, calls for reform in elections, civil service, and campaign finance, and urges restraint on spending while detailing state debts and tax policies. He warns against undue corporate influence and promotes transparent, merit-based public service.
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Commonwealth
United States
Franklin
France
Massachusetts
Samuel Adams
Massachusetts need for reform in insurance and public safety
A broad call for strengthening banking and insurance laws in Massachusetts, plus a push for codification of insurance and railroad statutes. Proposes an advisory board to revise laws, expands boiler inspections, improves school medical checks, and reforms police and liquor supervision. Also urges militiamen’ support and warns against special charters and monopolies.
Great Floral Display at the State House
The State House floral exhibit set a new record with vast roses and pinks filling the Governor Guild’s private room. The senders’ names were withheld by request. A standout tribute honored Senator James J. Mellen of Charlestown with a Bunker Hill Monument of white and pink blooms. Other officials including Lieutenant Governor Draper Speaker Cole and President Dana received numerous flowers.
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State House
Guild
James J. Mellen
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Draper
Cole
House
Dana
Senate
Governor Guild Receives Post Inaugural Receptions
Governor Guild was given a large reception at the executive chamber after the inauguration. He and Mrs. Guild were then hosted to a luncheon by the Governor’s military staff at the Algonquin Club. A separate luncheon honored Governor Douglas by his staff at the Exchange Club.
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Guild
Algonquin Club
Douglas
Exchange Club
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Othe Stata Arbie Btacaie Ce Eiba Bik Ase
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Hfe
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Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Washington
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Waltham
State Board of Insanity
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