Prohibitionists Target Liquor Sale and State Alcohol Policy
Massachusetts House debates prohibition measures led by Rep David Bb Andrews of Nantucket while supporters push a bill to restore the old state liquor agent system and create a governor appointed commission. Other lawmakers seek polygamy protests, extended bounty filing, and procedural orders for labor travel and caucus polling access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bb. Andrews
Nantucket
Massachusetts
Jank M. Torbush
Natick
Herbert M. Small
Templeton
Frederick W. Clark
Boston
Cherke
Whall
Whittlesey
Berkshire
McClellan
Worcester
Committee On Labor
Mr. Williams
Norfolk
Senator Innes
Suffolk
Boston School Board Divides Roles in Short Session
The Boston school committee met briefly and assigned committee appointments led by President Huggan. Key posts include Accounts chaired by Francis T. Coolidge, Courses of Study led by Thomas F. Strange, and Normal School divisions with Aldrich, Berridge, Bowdlear, Courtney, and Nenney among chairs and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huggan
Messrs
Gallivan
Nichols
Burrill
Merritt
Thomas F. Strange
McDonald
I*ifield
Keller
Anderson
Loening
James A. McDonald
Fleischer
Brett and
Bennett
Horace Mann
Fifield
McDonough
Samuel HH
Calderwood
Bateman
Kenny
Charles Wleiseher
Batieyiany
Strange
Berridge
Aldrich
Bowdlear
Courtney
Nenny
Brett
Davison
Wille
McDoneurd
Surrill
Weischer
Nenuny
Andersen
Coolidge
Campbell
Towdlear
Nichols and Strange
Adams Square Clothiers Plan January Sale Campaign
Notice describes a humorous illustration at the head of the January sale by Messrs. Leo Morse & Co. The image features a patronage target and a gun projecting from Leonard Morse buildings, with “Established 1853” visible. The piece notes Brattle Street show windows displaying clever new dress ideas as part of an aggressive campaign for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. L.eo Morse & Co
Adams Square
Leonard Morse
Governor Wolcott Names Appointments to Executive Council
Fisher Ames of Boston to prepare changes in the public statutes. Henry W. Flagg of Brockton named clerk of the Police Court of Brockton. Alexander O'Driscoll Taylor of Newport Rhode Island named commissioner of deeds for Massachusetts and notary public. Elva Hubbard Young of Springfield, daughter of Colonel Charles L. Young, named special commissioner and recently admitted to the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Executive Council
Fisher Ames
Boston
Henry W. Flagg
Brockton
Alexander O’driscoll Taylor
Newport
Massachusetts
Elva Hubbard Young
Springfield
Charles L. Young
Miss Young
Fire destroys most Bridgewater stores in Nova Scotia blaze
Halifax dispatch reports the second great Nova Scotia fire engulfed Bridgewater, destroying 56 of 58 stores along Main street over twelve hours. The blaze caused outages to telegraph and electric wires, spared only two storefronts, and left about half a million dollars in damage with under 60 dollars in insurance coverage. The town faced panic as residents regrouped in frigid conditions and fire crews saved dozens of homes nearby.
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Halifax
N. S
Nova Scotia
Bridgewater
la Have
West Indies
South America
New England
Europe
Main Street
Lunenburg
Dedi cation Ball Highlights Revere Social Season
The dedication ball at the new Town Hall in Revere drew about 360 couples dressed in period styles. Marshal William H. Bryant led the march, followed by dances including the flag reel and minuet, with Miss Margaret M. Eager directing fancy dances. Supper and late hours accompanied the social event, which honored Revere’s best society.
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Revere
William H. Bryant
Crescent Beach
Beachmont
Margaret M. Eager
Savin Hill Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting at United States Hotel
The Savin Hill Yacht Club gathered for its annual meeting at the United States Hotel last evening. A key agenda item approved funds for the open regatta under the Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association. Officers elected included Commodore W. F. Bache, vice Commodore B. N. Small, rear Commodore J. F. Robinson, secretary E. K. J. L. Bragg, treasurer C. Willard, and measurer Clinton Noble.
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Savin Hill Yacht Club
United States
Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association
W. F. Bache
8. N. Small
J. FE. Robinson
JL. Bragg
R. Willard
Clinton Noble
Maritime Provincial Club
Washimpton Street
A.C. Chisholm
Joseph Fortune
John A. Gillis
James Grant
H. P. McKinnon
John A. McPherson
J. C. Drahan
W. D. McDonald
James McLellan
Ocean Towboats Under Construction At Atlantic Works Yard
Two new wooden ocean towboats for Haley and Appleton are under rapid construction at East Boston’s Atlantic Works. One hull is framed and partly ceiled, the other is about three quarters done. They will measure 1235 feet over all and be christened Boxer and Teaser after Gladiator.
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Haley & Appleton
Atlantic Works
Boston
John Campbell
Boxer
Teaser
George M. Winslow
Cunard Steamship Company
Queenstown
Liverpool
Carinthia
Warren
Sachem
Cephalonia
Atlantic
Nathaniel T. Palmer
Baltimore
Bath
Harding
William B. Palmer
Portland
Johnston Line
Pinemore
Alfred C Goldsmith
Mackay-Bennett
Prince George
Yarmouth
N. Y
Mate Holmes
Harkentine
Allan- Wilde
Lewis Wharf
New England
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
L. C
William McKinnon
Marguerite
Rockland
New York
Clyde Line
Charleston
S. C
Centaur Company wins restraining order over Castoria wrapper
The Centaur Company of New York obtained a federal restraining order against Edward H. Robinson of Terre Haute for using a Castoria wrapper resembling Centaur’s. The court noted the need for clear labeling to prevent buyer confusion, barring Robinson from selling Castoria with labels similar to Centaur’s.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Centaur Company of
New York
Edward H. Robinson
Terre Haute
Centaur Company
Kansas City
Robinson
Castorla
Centau
Mrs Cocke Denies It All In Probate Court Ruling
Judge Grant orders Dr J B Cocke to pay Ella T Cocke 25 a week as separate maintenance while case pending. Cocke cites financial and personal disputes over money and control, while Mrs Cocke denies accusations and defends her conduct. Cocke, famed blind physician of Back Bay, also known for hypnotism writings and artistic works, disputes her claims and management of funds.
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Grant
J. BR. Cocke
Back Bay
Ella T
Robert G. Ingersoll
New York
Cocke
Swampscott
Dr. Cocke
Marlboro Street
Boston
FISH FAMINE AS COASTAL WRECKED FLEET ARRIVES
Rough weather and heavy seas along the coast threaten a fish famine unless larger vessels reach the wharf today. Five ships are due, including the Indiana under Captain John Lowery from Gloucester, which had left the Gloucester fleet. The Horace B Parker with 25,000 pounds of fresh fish also arrived, prompting Gloucester dealers to vow penalties for further secession from the ironclad landings agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twhardz
Indiana
John Lowery
Gloucester
Horace B. Parker
William Thomas
Two-Masted Schooner Anna Shepard Strikes Broad Sound
The two mast schooner Anna Shepard ran ashore on Devils Back in Broad Sound Wednesday night, inward bound from Rockport Maine with 1200 barrels of oil, and will be a total loss. The tug Fannie Lenox and wrecking fighter Dewey go to the scene to strip the vessel. Captain Godfrey of Cape Ann reports the bow crushed and the ship a helpless wreck. Captain Greenlaw and four crew members reached Spectacle Island shelter and were landed by tug Francis J. Ward. they saved no effects. The skipper lost his bearings.
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Anna Shepard
Devils Back
Broad Sound
Rockport
Fannie Lenox
Dewey
Godfrey
Cape Ann
Greenlaw
Spectacle Island
Adelbert Doane
Francis J. Ward
Navy orders reprimands after court of inquiry findings
Washington Jan 12 The Navy Secretary released action on the Massachusetts case. The department approved the court proceedings and issued reprimands to Captain Ludlow and Lieutenant Potts. Pilot Frank W Bell is suspended six months and Sandy Hook Pilot Henry L Weaver may not be employed again if avoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Massachusetts
Ludlow
Potts
Navy Yard
Frank W. Bell
Sandy Hook
Henry L. Weaver
Mayor's plan endorsed by union on construction department
The Painters Union No 11 and Local 3830f carpenters and joiners both unanimously endorse Mayor Quincy's proposal to establish a building construction department and urge the Common Council to pass the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painters’ Union
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Quincy
Common Council
Carpenters and Joiners
Start the New Year Health with Dr Mark Bart Tablet
A bold health claim promotes Dr Mark Bart's Vegetable Compound Tablets as a source of renewed strength for the new year. The advertisement emphasizes vigor and vitality through a dietary supplement product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Markbart
Stage Talk on Julia Arthur Scenery Attachment in New York
Reports detail a legal dispute over an attachment to Julia Arthur scenery in New York, impacting her tour as illness delayed performances. Olga Nethersole’s arrival prompted removal, with the plaintiff bearing storage costs. bonds and the scenery will be settled next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Arthur
New York
Miss Arthur
Olga Nethersole
Poston
Francis Wilson
Lulu Glaser
Tremont
Zaza
Nat Cc. Goodwin
Grenoble
Seventh Avenue
the Park
Rail line timetable for New England branches and towns
Schedule listing frequent passenger trains and stopovers across Manchester Concord and surrounding towns. Includes times for New Boston North Weare Henniker Laconia Plymouth Franklin White River Junction Woodstock St Johnsbury and Montreal routes with notes on Sundays stop patterns and exceptions. Transportation official D J Flanders designated as General Passenger Agent.
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New York
New Haven
Hartford
Eastern District
Boston
Park Square
New Staveien
New London
Shore Line
Wight
NE Haven
Middletown
Willimantic
Air Line Limited
Fall River
Stonington
Norwich
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Newport
New Bedford
Plymouth
Whitman
Vie Cohasset
Provincehiown
Chatham
A. m
P. m. Hyaxnis
A. m. Woods Hole
Cottagh City
Nantucket
A. Mi
Milford
Whonkoeket
Wyoonsocket Junction
Wester
Southbridge
Fitchberg
Leominster
Clinton
M. Needham Twighlandville
Upper Palls
Son
West Medway
Ami
Woonsockey and Latermediate
No. i
Pascoag
Old State House
Wark Square
Pail River
Thstead
LH. Palak
Boster
Peter Clalk
Geo LL. Connor
C. Kendall
Gee
Manchester and Concord
New Boston
North Weare
Henniker
North Wears
Portsmouth
Vis Manchester
Sop
Hooks
Suncoodk
Tf Pr
PiTreniela
Suncook Valuley
Nas ‘Hoa
Concord
Ns & S
Belmont
Tilton
Lakeport
Meredith
Ashland
Laconta
Weir
US P
Saga
P. Warren
Javerhill
Cs P
C& P
Camvton
North
WwoopsTock
Stavions
Pemnigh
Y Valley
Lisbon
Littleton
Win Field
Lancaster
Bhivostrem Junction
Twin Mountain
Lankmont
Hanover
Johnsbury
Lyndonv LE
ST. J
St. Johnsbury
Ee Monypelda
Lgton
White River
Montreal
Quebec
Boston Air Line
Chicago
The
West
G. T. Ry
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Boston Caucus Law
Utah Roberts
Murphy
Lawrence
Committee On Federal
General Court
WT Cells
Brigham 4Hoberts
Utah
Congress of
Ross
Labor Committee
Samuel W. Abbott
State Board of Health
Driscoll
Chicopee
Trow
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Donahue
Fil River
Heengsing Board
Senate
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Choate
Joseph H. Choate
Court of St. James
Roger Wolcott
Bridge Water
Franklin
Sunday Post
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Mrs. Cocke
T Wharf
Devil's Back
Town
City Theatres
Ethel Barrymore
John Drew
Mr. Drew
Ellis Opera Company
Catherine
Museum
Elise de Wolfe
Bowdoin Square
N. ¢. Wood
Castle Square Company
Russia
Johnson
Davis
Howard
Adkett Brothers
Tim” Thornton
Keira’s
Heed’s Dog Circus
Naara
Hol
Josie Evans
Isle of Man
Cantona
Nee Centre
Entertainments
Wuseum
Ana Sat
Charles Frohman
Sweiss
Annie Russell
Garrick Theatre
HOLLIS +HEATRE
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Comedy Park Theatre
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Bernard, Vindge Bracing, and Great Company
Maid Atinee Saiurtar
Raymond & Whitcomb
California
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Los Ausseles
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New Orleans
Mexico
Floridia
Jamaica
Hawaii
Japan
China
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Washington St
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Raeves
eGo
Chelsea
Les
Vaudeville
Mitten
Dolly Norries
Walker
Alice Atherton
James Thornton
Marco
Nevarros
Paulton and
Dooley
Holly ‘Tree Inn
Servais LeRoy
Tmagician
T. Nelson Downs
Jos O'Hare
Marie Jansen
Bowdoin SQ. Theatre
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McAvoy
May
O’brien
Havel
Doors
Hastings
Wright
Theatre Coy
Dover Sts
Josie Jans
Wreddy Curran
le Clair
Hayes
Clifford Sisters
Watson
Price
Delmore and
Mack
Wing Trappe
Jegglers
Columbia Sitcon
Dilmore & Leonard Hogan’s Alley
Smith
High Vigers Burlesque Co
Tremont St
Tele
Oxford
Madanax
Gillette
Too Much
Fisher
Harkest
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Dennan Thompson
Symphony Orchestra
Wilhelm Gerick
Emer Saura
Marisian
Mozart
Henselt
Wagner
Grand Opera House
Fitchburg Railroad
Union Station
Causeway Street
Hoosac ‘Tunnel
Fitchburg
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Albany
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Utica
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Rochester
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Niagara Sal's
Hamilton
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Points
Continental
Ravena
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Yaciic Express
Niagard Falls
Lake Champlain
Keene, Bellows Falls
White River Junction
Rutland
Whitewall
Fort Biward
Glens Walls
Platttsburg
Adirondacks
and. Albans
Matone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Vermont
New Yorg
Canada
Burlington
Plattsburg
Rostom
Bellows Falls
Burlingt
Ace Washington Street
J. R. Watson
Noaps
Boston &Maing
R.R
City Ticket Office
Washington Street
Vane
Augusta
TAS P. Om
Werner
Bangor
Ang
Manghester
N. IL
Sv. Iomn
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Intervale
Mn Sita
Weis
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Stanstead
Frethiebem Jet
Fabyatus
D. J. Flanders
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