Civil service debate tightens in House over reform law
In Washington on January 10 the House saw a strong opposition to the civil service reform bill with nine of eleven speakers against it. Debates focused on closing debate and possible modifications before April 1, with Republicans split between repeal and modification while Democrats and others pledged to resist. Moody announced a test vote to close debate, and the session adjourned at six.
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Jt&n
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Friends of the Law
Reed
Rules Committee
Moody
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Cox
Tenn
Little
Ark
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Penn
Committee On Rules
Civil Service Commission
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Dorr
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Tennessee
Arkansas
McCall
Massachusetts
Legislative Branch
Civil Service
Cowherd
Missouri
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Parker
N. J
Law
N. Y
Mass
Senator Hoar Seeks Flag Desecration Ban in Senate
Senator Hoar introduced a bill in the Senate to prevent desecration of the national flag and to prohibit the use of the flag or the coat of arms as an advertising device by any person, corporation, or company.
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Washington
Hoar
Senate
United States
American Wringer Co Advertises at 77 79 Franklin and 80 Arch
The American Wringer Company advertises cloth wringers man gies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
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American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Dermatologist John H Woodbury and the rise of beauty health
A feature on NY dermatologist John H Woodbury praising his cosmetic and surgical work to restore beauty. He emphasizes overall health, especially kidney function, and credits Warner's Safe Cure as a key aid in maintaining youth and beauty alongside his procedures.
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America
John H. Woodbury
New York
Coe
Warner
Esterhazy Trial Opens in Secret Session in Paris
Paris Jan 10 The Esterhazy trial begins with secret testimony to determine authorship of documents that led to Dreyfus conviction. Mme Dreyfus and Mathieu Dreyfus attend as Esterhazy enters guarded hall. Public evidence limited. Colonel Picquart to testify behind closed doors amid heightened tension.
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Paris
Esterhazy
Dreyfus
France
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Mme. Dreyfus
Mathieu Dreyfus
Count Esterhazy
Major Barosy
Major Esterhazy
M. Dreyfus
M. Scheurer-Kestner
Senate
Mathieu
Ministry For War
Bordereau
Donge
Picquart
Weil
Friends of
Famine Threat Fades as Dawson Quest Continues
From Seattle dated January 10 a report relays that famine danger at Dawson City has subsided after arrivals from the Klondike. Harry Dobson and J. D. Barnes describe a harsh journey, borderlining survival, with many prospectors leaving for Skaguay and Circle City.
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Wash
Dawson City
Klondike
Harry Dobson
J. D. Barnes
Dawson
Bereas
Law and Order
Alaska
Dobson
Mr. Dobson
Presho Holds the Chair in City Board Deadlock
The Boston Aldermen's meeting ends after nineteen ballots fail to elect a permanent chairman. Alderman Charles blocks business while urging legality and urging the chair to be resolved, with talks of Mayor Quincy stepping in. The board adjourns to Wednesday.
Nuggets in bed of creek reported near Tacoma
Tacoma dispatch reports Alaska Indians finding large quantities of gold in a creek bed. The claim comes from L. T. Wat, indicating potential rich deposits beyond typical Klondike fever. Further verification pending.
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Tacoma
Alaska
Alaska Delegation Talks on Territory and Delegation
In Washington on January 10 Senator Carter and Chairman Knox held an informal conference on Alaska. They agreed not to pursue territorial government yet and to expand the district's US commissioners, with proposed court appointment. They supported local tax authority and discussed granting Alaska a congressional delegate.
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Washington
Carter
Senate Committee On Territories
Knox
House Committee
Alaska
United States
Prisoner Harris Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
John M. Harris pleaded guilty in Middlesex County Superior Court to the murder of Mrs. Emma F. Butters of Concord on September 4. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Fessenden after the district attorney said evidence doesn’t prove premeditation for first degree murder. Harris’s attempt on his own life and the lack of planned intent were cited. he was received at the State Prison for solitary confinement after booking.
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John M. Harris
Emma F. Butters
Concord
Fessenden
Middlesex County Superior Court
Weir
Harris
State Prison
N. D. Allen
Queen Lis de Gay
Aldermen Debate Power to Act Without Permanent Chair
Alderman Presho, as senior member presiding, reads an opinion on whether the Board of Aldermen can take official action before a permanent chairman is elected. The board members have qualified by oath before the Mayor and a duly qualified clerk serves as recording officer.
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Berwin
Dyar
Charles
Conry
Presh
Emand
Alderman Presho
Board of Aldermen
Reading
Massachusetts Senate
Morning Rub Down and Postum Coffee Advised
A health note extols a brisk morning rub down with cold water and towels to start the day. It urges ditching coffee for Postum Food Coffee, praising its nourishment and claiming coffee harms nervous systems. Endorsed by Mr. Curtis of Ladies' Home Journal Co. and urged for thoughtful households.
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Curtis
Ladies’ Home Journal Co
Aldermen clash over chair position and legality of actions
Alderman Charles questions the chair and cites charter limits while Alderman Presho cites authorities. Berwin服 supports a legal view but loses moves as multiple ballots fail to elect a permanent chair. The session proceeds with Berwin’s bid to take up a Mayor’s message on Granger Street extension.
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Mr. Charles
Berwin
Granger Street
Alderman Berwin
Alderman Clashes Over Illegal Procedure On Calendar Item
Alderman Charles questions authority for a proposed motion calling it horseshed law and vows not to allow illegal business through the board. Alderman Berwin asks the clerk to read item No 1 on the calendar.
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Charles
Berwin
Aldermen clash over calendar reading and balloting
Alderman Charles defies clerk suppressing the number while Alderman Presho pushes for No 1 to be read. Galvin avoids embarrassment as debates turn to frivolous motions and multiple ballots before Lott seeks State aid order.
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Alderman Presho
Galvin
Charles
Berwin
Conry
Presho
Lott
Alderman Confronts Chair Over Reading of Order
Alderman Charles objects to reading an order and warns the chair in a dramatic confrontation. He states that he forbids reception of the order and vows further action at the next board meeting as Alderman Presho advocates for the clerk to proceed.
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Presho
Cherles
Berwin
Charles
Man Arrested After Wife Reports Threat With Revolver
Charles H Poole colored of 4 Townsend place West End was arrested by Station 3 officers after his wife accused him at the corner of Anderson and Phillips streets of pulling a loaded revolver and threatening to shoot her during a nighttime quarrel. He was booked on assault with a loaded revolver.
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Charles H. Poole
Townsend Place
West End
Anderson and
Phillips Streets
Poole
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