Legislature Opens With Jones Elected Senate President
The Massachusetts Legislature opened for 1903 with Governor Crane administering oaths. James J. Myers won the House speaker election with 201 of 214 votes amid Democratic caucus wrangling. Senate President Jones claimed 39 votes, succeeding Soule, while Seaver led in the absence of Soule. Clerks and assistants were named, and the body planned early committee appointments. A crossing dispute on Grand Junction track near Addison Street in East Boston prompted a separate petition to the Metropolitan District Commission.
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Factional Caucuses in State House Name Speakers
Three caucuses met at the State House for speaker selection. Republicans backed James J. Myers in a large room with no friction. Democrats in a smaller hall nominated Charles A. Dean as chair and defeated nominating Daniel J. Kiley. Socialists Carey, MacCartney, and Ramsden had Carey unanimously named, then voted for him. Debate covered coal measures, corporation law revisions, and labor issues.
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O’brien
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National House
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Salem
Jackson
Fall River
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Lehan
Aylward
Cambridge
House Debate Ends With Lost Motion On Rights
In a heated session the speaker was urged to concede what is rightfully ours and a threat to fight on the House floor was voiced. The motion was lost by voice vote while another motion authorized the chairman to appoint a general advisory committee.
Equity petition heard by railroad commissioners
The railroad commissioners yesterday morning heard the petition of the Equity group seeking grade crossing improvements. Details of the proceeding or proposed actions were not specified in the accessible text.
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Easy Dish Cleansing
The ad extols Fels-Naptha soap for purifying and cleansing with minimal labor and time. It claims dishes can be cleaned without boiling water, combining naphtha and soap to simplify chores.
Shuman Corner Reduction Sale Pre Stock Taking
Shuman and Co announces a stock taking sale on boys odd trousers. Prices cut from 1.50 and 2.00 to 1 dollar, offering savings for buyers ahead of inventory.
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SI. A. Shuman & CO
House Rules Committee Recommends Friday Session for Speaker’s Committees
Members of the House committee on rules met after the session and voted to recommend a Friday session when the speaker will announce his committees. A general discussion covered ways and means to expedite the session’s business.
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Governor Crane Staff Bid Farewell at Union Club Dinner
Governor Crane's staff gave a farewell dinner at the Union Club last night and presented him a loving cup as a sign of appreciation and friendship.
Soule Refuses Hand of Jones in Senate Duel
In the Senate reading room Senator Rufus A. Soule of New Bedford refused Senator George R. Jones of Melrose a handshake after Jones, newly presiding, invited it. Soule also did not vote for Jones and did not call the Senate to order, signaling a lasting rift.
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Melrose
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New Bedford
Colonel Bliss
Pittsfield
State House
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Jones
Senator Soule
North End Improvement Leader Proposes New Dues and Plans
Mr. Meyer Bloomfield, elected president of the North End Improvement Association, outlines a policy shift including a $1 yearly tax on members. He envisions a working body, police support when lawful, monthly meetings at hotels with social gatherings, and at least four annual banquets with city and State officials. Bloomfield, Harvard graduate and Civic Service House head, notes a banquet next month in February.
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Civic Service House
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North End
Five Legged Lamb With a Bear's Tail
In Worcester at Greendale race track a five legged lamb sits in a box stall awaiting exhibition. Owned by Lyman H. Brackett, superintendent of the Worcester Agricultural Society grounds, the normal sheep has an extra leg and bear like tail. Some believe it was born in Labrador from a sheep bear cross. long wool touches the ground and the fifth leg resembles an auto fifth wheel.
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Webb Sells 10,000 Acres in Adirondacks by Deed
Dr W Seward Webb conveyed to W J Thistlewaite of Little Falls ten thousand acres of land along Fulton Chain Big Moose and other lakes in the Adirondacks a deed filed today in the county clerk's office confirms the transfer.
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Adirondacks
Comfort and Protection for Travelers Against Car Sickness
Orangeine offers relief from car sickness fatigue and fatigue from changing climates. It promises protection for travelers by easing motion discomfort and supporting energy during journeys.
Curzons See Golden Show at Delhi Durbar
In Delhi the viceroy Lord Curzon and Lady Curzon with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught reviewed ruling chiefs' retainers in the durbar arena. Processions displayed vast wealth, gold and silver carriages, armor, and exotic uniforms from states including Cutch, Jaipur, Kota, Alwar, Datia, Jind, Patiala, Nabha, and Kashmir.
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Datia
Burmah
Jind
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Nabha
Kashmir
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Lady Curzon
Cambridge youth charged with double assault in Union Square
John P. Boyle, 20, of Cambridge, was arrested by Somerville Patrolman Kennedy on a warrant for assault and battery. He is alleged to be the man who attacked Herbert Thompson and Thomas Conn in Union Square Saturday night, disfiguring Thompson and breaking Conn’s front teeth. Boyle was held on bail after last night arrest as Kennedy and Byrnes had been pursuing him since the incident.
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Cambridge
Kennedy
Somerville
Boyle
Union Square
Herbert Thompson
Thomas Conn
Conlin
C. E. Byrnes
Bates Evicted From State House Quarters
Governor-elect John L. Bates was moved from his State House rooms used by the Senate committee on rules to another space as Republicans needed the room for a caucus. He accepted the disruption with good humor while preparing his inaugural address for the Legislature.
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Patrolman Culhane Dead in Charlestown
Patrolman Charles A. Culhane of Division 15 Charlestown died at his home 69 Pearl Street after a four day pneumonia illness. He leaves a wife and two small children, was born in Cambridge August 10 1870, and served as reserve officer since 1896 then as a permanent member from 1899. His family has suffered three deaths in seven weeks from the same disease. Burial occurred Saturday.
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Division 15
Charlestown
Pearl Street
Michael
Cambridge
Charles
Boston
Council to Recount Ward 12 Votes in Tie Case
The special committee of the Common Council will meet at City Hall this afternoon to recount Ward 12 votes in the tie election. A prior recount by the Election Board has already been conducted.
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Common Council
City Hall
Doctors in a Wrangle Not Mentioning Perry Stated
A Somerville Medical Society meeting was reported as attacking Dr. Arthur G. Perry, but the record confirms Perry’s name was not mentioned at the gathering.
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Somerville Medical Society
Arthur G. Perry
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