William Claflin Rises to Fame in Massachusetts History
In his 86th year William Claflin dies leaving among past Chief Magistrates of Massachusetts Boutwell Brackett Long Crane Bates and others. He served from 1849 in the Legislature, to the State Senate, Lieutenant Governor under Bullock, three terms as Governor, and two terms in Congress. A true New Englander and manufacturer he returned to business after public life. Governor Boutwell remains with us to honor his colleague.
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Commonwealth
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Congress
New England
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Massachusetts arbitration meeting on arbitration treaties
A meeting arranged by the Massachusetts International Arbitration Committee for next Tuesday at 12:30 at the Chamber of Commerce. Henry M. Whitney will call the meeting to order, with John D. Long presiding to deliver the principal address. Speakers include Lucius Tuttle William H. Lincoln and Henry E Cobb. The event aims to demonstrate commercial interest in peace and protest the waste of national resources by war.
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Massachusetts International Arbitration Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Senate
Washington
Henry M. Whitney
John D. Long
Lucius Tuttle
William H. Lincoln
Henry E. Cobb
Boston business leaders push Washington for treaty ratification
The passage notes a plan to adopt resolutions reflecting Boston businessmen's sentiment and to send a special delegation to Washington to urge ratification of the pending treaties.
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Boston
Washington
Governor Douglas Sets Practical Reform Aims In Message
The address by Governor William L. Douglas urges tax relief and local self government, calls for local control of liquor hours, tariff reform including repeal of hides and coal taxes, and a Dingley tariff study. He champions short hours, strict reforms for women and children, municipal ownership principles, and urging legislative action aligned with Massachusetts industries.
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William L. Douglas
Douglas
Boston
Fall River
Massachusetts
Washington
Russian Crisis Deepens as War Persists at Home
The article notes Moscow students professors and anarchists cry down with the war after a ukase promises reforms. It discusses Port Arthur capitulation fueling discontent and asks how the autocracy can suppress internal agitation while waging war. It cites liberal demands for a national assembly and bold press criticism.
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Moscow
Ukase
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Zemstvos
Nobody's Dog Learns Hard Lessons After Banished from Home
A yellow dog narrates being cast out by Donald's father for being a yellow hound not a fox terrier. He wanders streets, meets a friendly St Bernard, but the rescue fails as the mistress chases him away, leaving him a true nobody's dog.
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Donald
St. Bernard
St. Bernard's
Don
Dr Samuel H Durgin to Attend South American Health Meeting
Dr Samuel H Durgin of this city left for Havana to attend the South American Health Association meeting in the Cuban capital next Monday. A gentleman remarked that life holds many moments of action and reaction as he recovered from a snowy fall with a steady temper. Chelsea High School's new building is near opening to ease crowding and free space for lower grades at City Hall. Dorchester High School forms a camera club showcasing early high school student initiative.
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Samuel H. Durgin
Havana
South American Health Association
Chelsea High School
City Hall
Dorchester High School
Mystery Man Defies Elements Amidst Curious Onlookers
Eyewitnesses ponder the motive of a man who stood in harsh weather, drawing a crowd with a shuddering gaze. He showed no sign of discomfort or awareness of his odd appearance, defying the elements while speculation swirled about his purpose.
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Boston
Cheswell
Boston Fire Department
Pemberton Square
Ed Head
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