Crane's Inaugural Starts Sharp Debate in House
Governor Crane's proposal on street railway locations sparked a landmark House debate. The rules committee defeat and Newton of Everett led to a major vote shift with leaders and factions named, signaling possible radical legislation this winter.
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Crane
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
House
Lil
Myers
Gilpatric
Boston
MacCartney
Rockland
Dean
Wakefield
Committee On
Senate
Board of Selectmen
Board of Aldermen
Brigham
Marlboro
Adams
Melrose
Hayes
Towell
Newton
Everett
Carriee
McNary
Lean
Brookline
Engineer Held On Charge Of Murder
A New York Central tunnel disaster near Forty-second Street leaves multiple dead and many injured. Engineer John Wische and Wireman Christopher Flynn are jailed as investigators probe signal failures and a possible torpedo blast amid fog and steam engulfing the tunnel.
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Miss Rice
Miss Scott
T. M. Murphy
Hughes and
Raffsky
Walkley
Mrs. Howard
Park Avenue
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York Central
J. H. Franklin
John Wische
Norwalk
Fingman
Wische
Christopher Flynn
Nfe
New Haven Road
Forty-second Street
New Haven
Fifty-ninth Street
Seventy-second Street
Croton
Grand Central
White Plains
Franklin
Jerome
State Railway Commission
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New Rochelle
South Norwalk
Eugene Herold
Rochelle’ Park
Fifty-seventh Street
East Fiftyfirst Street
Scholler
Maloney
Clerks of Committees Named in Legislative Organization
Several committees organized yesterday with clerks elected. Davis of Salem heads Liquor law. Bradley of Boston Water supply. Craig of Lynn Public health. Adams of Chelmsford Public charitable institutions. Harwell of Rockland Senate ways and means. Duff of Boston Taxation. Stearns of Waltham Election laws. Brewster of Springfield Public service. Williams of North Attleboro Banks and Banking. Phinney of Lynn Fisheries and game. Gardner of Nantucket Drainage.
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Davis
Salem
State Board of Agriculture Re-elects Officers
At the annual meeting the board re-elected President Governor W Murray Crane first vice president William R Sessions of Springfield second vice president Augustus Pratt of North Middleboro and secretary James W Stockwell of Sutton.
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State Board of Agriculture
W. Murray Crane
William R. Sessions
Springfield
Augustus Pratt
North Middleboro
James W. Stockwell
Sutton
Trustees named for Hospital Cottages for Children
At a Executive Council meeting the Governor reappointed D H Coolidge C H Allen Lizzie R Doherty Merrick Bemis and A H Lowe as trustees of the Hospital Cottages for Children and named D D Nye of Bourne as justice of the peace to solemnize marriages.
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Executive Council
D. H. Coolidge
C. H. Allen
Lizzie R. Doherty
Boston
Merrick Bemis
Worcester
A. H. Lowe
Fitchburg
D. D. Nye
Bourne
Large crowd attends ballroom and public notices union event
About 12 000 people thronged a hall for a dance before the music stopped. Police and city officials oversaw the crowd with a long list of officers present. Separately the town announces an available remodeled building for rent with electric lights and steam heat to ready by January 20, with inquiries directed to a Boston address.
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Pauline A. Shaw
Boston Dual Suffrage Association
Alfred 8. Hall
Metropolitan Park Commission
Revere
James i. Carey
House
United States
Alfred Winsor
Joseph B. Russell
James W. Hill
Massachusetts Steamship Company
Alfred Winager
John Parkinson
Frank ©. Webster
Boston Steamship Company
Howes
Morse
Hyland
Danny
Garland
Fottler
Yessenden
Harriman
Brickley
Jones
Gunn
Warren
Curry
Boynton
Clark, Curtis and Adams
Pierce
Bangs
Olice Department
Thomas Ryan
Olice Board
John H. Lee
Washington St
Dix Pl
Washington Street
R. EE
Town
Send
State St
Boston
Missing Taber Not Found in Bangor After All
Word from Bangor Missouri shows William B Taber town treasurer and tax collector did not go there to visit a young woman linked to his departure. A Philadelphia cousin says Taber has not been seen or heard from. Town officials consider bonding insurers to cover bonds while residents dodge the bond proposal.
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Warehaim
Bangor
William B. Taber
Taber
Frank
Philadelphia
Teen Girl Dies by Drinking Carbolic Acid in Somersworth
Ida M. Williams aged 15 committed death by her own hand this afternoon by drinking carbolic acid. She belonged to Attleboro Mass where her mother Mrs George L Danforth resides.
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Somersworth
N. H
Ida M. Williams
Attleboro
Mass
Georgel. Danforth
Townsend Hustling to Secure Bail in Taunton Case
Townsend remains in the New Bedford jail with doubtful prospects for a $20,000 bail. He may stay jailed until February when the U S Court in Boston hears the case. Seth Cushman, president of Bristol County National Bank, explains bond coverage and details of Townsend's thefts and bonds. Mrs Townsend has recovered and may visit New Bedford jail tomorrow afternoon.
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Taunton
Townsend
New Bedford
United States
Boston
Seth l. Cushman
Bristol County National Bank
Post
Cushman
Decrow
New York
Taunton Bank
Wreck Delays All Trains on New Haven Hartford Line
A wreck blocked the New York, New Haven and Hartford line leading to delays for all trains leaving New York after 8 AM yesterday. Traffic into Hartford and surrounding routes were also affected as crews cleared the obstruction. Wide-scale cancellations and revised schedules followed into the day.
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New York and Hartford
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
Park Avenue Tunnel Collision Site Described in 15 Fatalities
An illustration shows the railed space looking north from Fifty Fifth Street toward the tunnel opening where a train collision killed 15 people. A left lateral entrance allowed fire engines access the scene.
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Park Avenue
New York
Fifty-Fifth Street
Protect the Public and You Protect Yourself Wine Ad
Public safety slogan promotes wine as pure grape juice at $1.00 per gallon with free jug. Ad encourages mixing own blends and warns against paying water prices for wine. Lists Cushng Medical Supply Co and three addresses in Boston New York.
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Cushing Medical Supply Cod
Washington St
Boston
Fulton St
Sixth Ave
New York
Delays Hit Boston Trains After Night Wreck Debris
Train traffic in Boston suffered extensive delays as the 65 o clock express from Springfield arrived past midnight due to debris from wrecked passenger trains. Outgoing trains were diverted into a side tunnel disrupting schedules citywide.
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Boston
Springfield
No Open Switch in Subway Signals Safeguard Trains
The article explains a Boston subway safety system using automatic brakes and danger signals. Signals switch to danger when a train passes, releasing only after the next section is reached, preventing two trains on one section. Complex interlocking at Castle and Commercial streets avoids collisions between Atlantic circuit and Dudley street lines.
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Dyas
Norwalk
Barnum
Eingineer Wisene
White Plains
Slaughter House
Charles Blackman
Boston
New York Tunnel
Castle Street
Commercial Street
Atlantic
Dudley Street
Washington Street
Golden weddings mark two couples in New England towns
NORTH ATTLEBORO Jan 8 Mr and Mrs John Stanley observed their golden wedding today Harwich Jan 8 Fifty years ago today Captain Warren N Rogers and Rebecca S Eldredge were married Tonight they received congratulations from a large company of friends
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North Attleboro
John Stanley
Harwich
Warren N. Rogers
Rebecca S. Eldredge
Towle Endorsed for Chief Engineer at Cow Pasture station
At a Firemen's Union local 3 meeting James R. Towle of South Boston was unanimously endorsed for chief engineer at the main drainage station at Cow Pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen's Union, Local 3
James R. Towle
South Boston
Cow Pasture
Large shape with tails and chain fastening description
The item is a large shape with tails and a chain fastening offered for 15.00.
Six 1844 Graduates at Brimmer School Reunion
The Brimmer School Association held its sixth 1844 graduates’ reunion and dinner at Young's Hotel. Officers were elected for the coming year led by President William A. McDevitt Jr. The meeting included letters of regret from Mayor Collins and Rear Admiral Wilde and speeches by James A. Page and Quincy E. Dickerman.
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Brimmer School Association
Young’s Hotel
Boston
Frank A. Drew
William A. McDevitt, Jr
George FE
N. ©. Parker
E. M. Rumney
F. G. Roberts
L.L. Jones
G. H.page
E. L. Underwood
Robert Scott, Jr
W. H. Russ
Frederic J. Calway
John J. Keenan
E. A. Kerr
Sol Bacharach
Collins
Wilde
James A. Page
Dwight School
Page
Dickerman
William Parker Jones
Godfrey Morse
W. W. Fenn
Harvard Divinity School
A. H. Gilson
William
Chickering
William A. M'Devitt
Melrose Man arraigned for larceny of 11 cents
Ernest Courtin of Melrose faced Municipal Court after allegedly grabbing 11 cents from Angelo Vaccaro of 201 Chambers Street. Vaccaro testified he pursued the thief and Courtin fell. police took all into custody. Judge Dewey found Courtin guilty and fined 315. appeal filed.
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Ernest Courtin
Melrose
Angelo Vaccaro
Chambers Street
Angelo
Courtin
Cornrill
Vaccaro
Dewey
Unitarian Club Holds Annual Meeting at Hotel Vendome
The Unitarian Club gathered for its annual meeting at the Hotel Vendome with unusually large attendance. After business and dinner, speeches were delivered on The Puritan by Rev Renen Thomas of Harvard Congregational Church Brookline and Professor Francis G. Peabody of Harvard University.
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Unitarian Club
Hotel Vendome
Renen Thomas
Harvard Congregational Church
Brookline
Francis G. Peabody
Harvard University
Beacon Associates Annual Meeting And Banquet
The Beacon Associates held its annual meeting and banquet at the Bellevue with 25 members present. J. E. Fee spoke on investments. Elected officers were Thomas J. Kenney as president Charles F. R. Foss as vice president D F Carpenter as secretary and treasurer D L Prendergast Edwin A Hanley J E Fee F F Devine D F Tilley as directors Co J Brady T W OConnor W C Fitzgerald as trustees.
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Beacon Associates
Bellevue
J. E. Fee
Thomas J. Kenney
Charles F. R. Foss
D. F. Carpenter
D. L. Prendergast
Edwin A. Hanley
F. F. Devine
D. F. Tilley
Co. J. Brady
T. W. O’connor
W. C. Fitzgerald
Beachmont Improvement Association Hosts Smoke Talk in Parker Hall
The third annual smoke talk at Parker Hall Beachmont featured performers including Harvey Williams baritone James Lee with piano selections Benjamin Plassett Irish reel and back dance Robert Henry solo Harry Grossman humorous selections and the Hawthorne vaudeville company.
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Beachmont
Appalachian Mountain Club Elects Officers at IT Last Evening
The Appalachian Mountain Club met at the Institute of Technology last evening and elected officers for the present year. President C W Howe, vice president A Lawrence Rotch, recording secretary John Ritchie Jr, treasurer Rufus A Bullock. Councillors Harley Kelsey Fred Endicott Mes Tarlton and James Sturgis Pray.
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Appalachian Mountain Club
Institute of Technology
C. W. Howe
A. Lawrence Rotch
John Ritchie, Jr
Rufus A. Bullock
Harley ?. Kelsey
Fred Endicott
Mes. Tarlton
James Sturgis Pray
Hearing on Irwin coal wharf extension at Crystal Cove
Harbor and land commissioners held a hearing on Samuel G. Irwin's petition for a license to extend a coal wharf at Crystal Cove in Winthrop. The Winthrop Yacht Club and about 99 others attended. Also heard were unopposed petitions by the New Zealand railroad to extend a trestle over the South Bay.
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Harbor and Land Commissioners
Samuel G. Irwin
Crystal Cove
Winthrop
Winthrop Yacht Club
New Zingland Railroad
South Bay
Mass Meeting for Boston Longshoremen at Columbus Hall
A mass meeting will be held in Columbus Hall at 94 Washington Street tomorrow evening to support Boston longshoremen. Speakers include Benjamin Tillett and Daniel J. Keefe, leaders linked to the International Longshoremen's Association of London, noted as delegates from the recent A F L convention in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Boston
Columbus Hall
Washington Street
Benjamin Tillett
Daniel J. Keefe
International Longshoremen’s Association of London
England
A. F. of L
Scranton
Penn
City Briefs Fire and accident notices in city area
Fire alarms reported on first floor of a three story brick house at 1 Poplar street owned by Eben Rener and occupied by Isaac Remmer. A boy riding a sleigh near Dartmouth and Commonwealth streets was injured after being knocked down. A 15 year old fell through a Seattle at 84 North Street and broke both wrists. A fire at 754 Washington street Dorchester caused 28 dollars in damage. A knife wound injures Pasquale Galliardo in a North End quarrel. Newsboys licenses renewed at City Hall. Lowell Associates of Granite Dealers held monthly meeting in Quincy House electing officers.
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Poplar Street
Eben Rener
Isaac Remmer
Daimage
Dartmouth Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Percy Bissett
Clarendon Street
Joseph Park
Chelsea Street
Boston
Seattle
North Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Edward N. Fisher
Washington Street
Dorchester
Pasquale Galliardo
Guis- Bsepe Tollero
North End
Galliardo
Station 1
West Newton
City Hall Square
Lowell Associates of Granite Dealers
Quincy House
Mutch Trial Soon After Grand Jury Consideration
John D. Mutch who shot James Oakes at Haverhill is expected to be placed on trial for his life in the city within weeks after the grand jury considers the case.
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Lawrenched
John D. Mutch
James Oakes
Haverhill
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Charles A. Dan
Porter
Fales
Norfolk
Middlesex
Cambridge Street
Boston Transit Commis
Ion
Transit Commission
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Scott Repliet
Thomas Peperdy
Ernest Coffin
Peperdy
Coffin
Cornelus Vanderbilt
Moen
R. H. Molineux
G. W. Fearing
Presbyterian Hospital
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Scott
State Board OF Agiculture
Presho
W. T. A. Witzgerald
M. B. Burke
E. J. Sullivan
Patrick Bradley
Thomas A. Whalen
Henry 8. Fitzgerald
W. F. Merritt
Peter F. Tague
James A. Maloney
Fire Commissioner's
Fred Cruff
Roxbury District Court
Bowen
Cawley and
Teevan
Thomas Brickley
John McCaffrey
Louis Pasco
O'Brien
James E. O'Brien
Edward &. Shannon
I’red Caorriveau
Lizzie O'Shaughnessey
J. O'Shaughnessey
O’donnell
John Dorgan
Daisy Fitzgerald
F. J. Wright
William E. Stinson
K. Fandell
Lalor
Anniie
Neilie Lalor
Frank Curry
Charles Wallinger
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Lillian Dever
O'Neil
William Irwin
Henrys
Rowan
Brighton
Alice Wall
Kate Sawtell
Nellie Monahan
Kittie Marr
Matthew Ren
Chris Sheehan
Thomas Sheehan
John Wyman
George Katz
Katz
May Martin
Peter Sheehan
John McCarthy
Nora Keefe
Cambridge
John McAdams
Frank McNeill
William J. Sheehan
James Colbert
Michael Johnson
Edward Dever
John J. McCarthy
Dennis L. Reagan
George F. Pinkerton
Lovell
Thomas Goode
Dr. Williams
Roxbury
Richard Witzgerald
Francis McCauley
Daniel Driscoll
Lorin S. Gray
Albn E. Chamberlain
Richard I. Quirk
Patrick J. McNealy
Sadie White
Jennie Keating
Flora Isaacs
John A. Wragg
Flosd
Ie Gleason
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Mary Geare
Julia Walsh
Nora Driscoll
Amy Wise
Gert Locke
McCormick
Wareham
Wreck
Indorsed
Shepard, Norwell CO
Chinchilla
China
A. McDevitt, Jr
Charles H. Senter
Nims’s Battery
W. F. ‘Tufts
Charlestown
W. P. Jones
Y. H. Page
T. H. Kelley
Frank M. Howe
John Cavanagh
Beachmont Smoke Talk
Park Theatre
Paper Trade
Boston Paper Trade Association
Brunswick
J. Burgess
W. B. LeRoy
Charles N. Wesley
Mr. Kfilhaine
Daggett
Mutch
Pondex Shoe
Pondex Shoe CO
Tremont St
Houseman’s
Devonshire
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