Congress Moves to Remove Coal Duty
Washington Jan 12 Congress is expected to pass a bill removing the 67 cent per ton coal import duty. Provisions may include a 90 day rebate or drawback and reciprocity allowing free Canadian coal, with Nova Scotia coal entering free while Allegheny and Westward coal would enter Canada duty free. The Ways and Means Committee meets tomorrow and aims for swift House passage and rapid Senate action with minimal debate. Republican leaders seek to avoid broad tariff changes while expediting approval.
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Congress
United States
Canada
Nova Scotia
Alleghanies
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Senate
Senate debate over coal duty and omnibus bills in Washington
In Washington a lively Senate discussion featured Aldrich West and Carmack as Aldrich sought postponement of the West resolution to repeal the coal duty. West opposed delaying the measure and Nelson spoke against the omnibus statehood bill while many private pension bills passed by unanimous consent before the 5 10 p m adjournment in honor of the late Representative Tongue of Oregon.
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Senate
Messrs
Aldrich
West
Carmack
Committee On Finance
Nelson
Oregon
Removal of coal duty dominates Boston Associated Board of Trade meeting
The Boston Associated Board of Trade debated coal tariffs and urged immediate talks with Canada on a free coal trade. It backed removing coal duties, requested a Canada United States trade treaty, and sent copies to the President and Massachusetts senators. The session also endorsed traffic- relief measures, street widening plans, and freight handling improvements in Boston Harbor.
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Associated Board of Trade
Young’s
Canada
John M. Little
William JB. Rice
Committee On Customs Laws
Boston Associated Board of Trade
Congress
Dominion of Canada
United States
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Boston Music Trade
Willian Moody
Secretary of the Navy
Boston Harbor
Little
Chandler W. Smith
Isargee Chase
Benjamin B. Whittemore
Henry Hooper
Charles Vose
New England Iron and Hardware Association
Newland Iron and Hardware Association
Associated Board of Trade Carelly
Atlantic Avenue
Causeway Street
Charlestown
Warren Bridge
Amos Towle
Frank St. Young
Exchange Street
Board of Trade
William G. Rice
Dewey Square
Lowell Street
Men Fined in Chelsea Coal Train Raid Case
Jeremiah J. Donovan and Michael Connors faced charges in Chelsea Police Court for taking coal from a Boston and Albany coal train raid. Donovan claimed his act was to feed his freezing family, while Connors denied guilt, later fined for larceny. Witnesses and patrolmen testified against Connors. Donovan paid a $10 fine amid public sympathy for the poor families needing coal.
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Jeremiah J. Donovan
Chelsea
Michael Connors
Boston & Albany
Connors
Parsons
Donovan
Cary Cut
Co operative coal yard proposal backed by Boston group
Charles Rice endorses J H W s coal yard idea and cites the Boston Workingmen s Co operative Association as a powerful ally. He notes the association can help spread cooperation with organized labor and invites groups or individuals to join in advancing a cooperative coal yard plan.
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Boston Workingmen’s Cooperative Association
Charles Rice
Boston Harbor Coal Fleet Delivers Thousands of Tons
A massive coal import into Boston Harbor shows 18 vessels delivering about 27 500 tons of anthracite and bituminous coal with another 125 000 tons received over three days. Foreman and dock crews race to unload at private docks while sailors profit from high freights, as 38 vessels cluster near pier heads and new wharf facilities handle the surge.
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Cambridge
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Wellington-Wild Company
Thomas & Pike Company
Navy Yard
Bragdon
Doane Towboat Company
Crowley
Thomas W. Lawson
George W. Wells
T. Carleton Henry
J. C. Strowbridge
Concession on Coal Telegrams Reach Boston Committee
Washington report on January 12 notes telegrams sent to Chairman Robert Treat Paine Jr of the Boston based committee of Ways and Means seeking congressional relief from the coal shortage. Paine, located at 808 Paddock building, is coordinating the relief effort.
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H. F. Naphen
Washington
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Boston
Maas
Sopreno Payne
Ways and Means
Faneuil Hall
Paine
Paddock Building
Mass
Mayor Bryant of Quincy Gets More Coal
Quincy January 12 Mayor Bryant secured another carload of coal for the needy delivering 100 pound bags. Citizens crowded the city messenger’s office begging for a share and by 10 a.m. the supply was exhausted. Wealthier residents back the move and Bryant hopes for another carload tomorrow.
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Bryant
Quincy
Carnegie aid should feed the poor with coal, Kennedy says
In a letter to the Post Kennedy, writing from Boston on January 11, urges Andrew Carnegie to direct his vast wealth to coal for the suffering poor in large cities. He commends the Salvation Army as a conduit for these charitable gifts, noting the critical fuel shortage amid winter.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
The
Salvation Army
T. C. Kennedy
Boston
One View of Coal Commission's Investigation
A frank line on coal weights contrasts anthracite and bituminous coal tonnage questions. The debate centers on standard tonnage and measurement methods under scrutiny by the commission. The exchange underscores the commission's demand for precise, non evasive answers.
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Coal Commission
Oklahoma Governor bans bloomers for Territorial girls
Guthrie Okla Jan 12 Governor Ferguson declares bloomers banned in Territorial schools after a basketball game incident. He supports physical culture but calls the attire inappropriate and says no more basketball in bloomers. He also criticizes teachers and presidents smoking in public spaces and urges better example.
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Guthrie
Okla
Thompson B. Ferguson
Oklahoma
Boston Bloomers
State urged to aid coal crisis with 500000 for coal sales
Representative D H Finn of Lawrence pushes a plan for the state to appropriate 500000 to buy coal for distribution to needy towns and sell at affordable prices, aiming to recoup costs. The House discussed the coal shortage amid a clash between Socialists Carey and MacCartney and lawyers Newton and Dana. Debate focused on municipal coal yards constitutional questions and potential Supreme Court action.
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Lawrence
Finn
Carey
MacCartney
Newton
Everett
Judiciary
Dana
Supreme Court
Haverhill
House
Myers
Foot and Mouth Disease Bills Filed in Senate
Beacon Hill legislation tackles compensation for cattle killed to curb foot and mouth disease. Senator Tufts of Worcester proposes payment to owners covering the gap between already paid amounts and the cattle value as appraised by a United States agent. Senator Osgood of Worcester backs a related measure on petition of Robert M.
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Beacon Hill
Senate
Tufts
Worcester
United States
Osgood
Robert M
Side walls completed on East Boston tunnel project
Cold weather slowed concrete work on the State street side of the East Boston tunnel, with piles and old wharf remnants hindering progress. Men operate under the old State House as wall sections toward Atlantic avenue advance, and no final decision has been made on extending the tunnel into Scolley square.
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East Boston
Merchants’ Row
California Club Concert at Masonic Hall Draws Large Attendance
The California Club of East Boston, comprising Knights Templar members, held a concert at Masonic Hall last night to honor members chosen to attend the Masonic conclave. The event drew a large crowd and featured remarks praising Fels-Naptha as a back-saving and clothes-saving soap for use without hot water.
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California
East Bosto
William Parman Commandery
Knights Tal
Masonic Hall
Woman's Club House Corporation Elects Officers
The annual meeting at Potter Hall elected officers for one year and approved a constitutional amendment to lease offices and halls of the New Century building for more than one year. New officers include Treasurer Harriet L. Reed and Clerk Helen M. Folger along with a list of directors and a board of inspection and nominating committee.
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Woman's Club House Corporation
Potter Hall
New Century
Huntington Avenue
Harriet L. Reed
Helen M. Folger
Clara P. Bigelow
F. F. Risteen
A. A. Rogers
E. P. Thayer
E. P. Pratt
Hersey
Lena F. Weed
A.S. Copeland
Austin C. Wellington
Boston Veteran Firemen Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The Veteran Firemen's Association of Boston held its annual meeting at 1019 Washington Street with President McLean presiding. Walter M. McLean, T. W. Conway, J. J. Hughes, and Chief William T. Cheswell were unanimously re elected to key posts. Trustees were named for each company. the treasurer reported assets of 113,837.69 in cash and bonds and 4,200 in real estate, with 2,070.55 spent during the year.
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Veteran Firemen’s Association of Boston
Washington Street
McLean
Walter M. McLean
Engine 8
T. W. Conway
Hadder 9
J. J. Hughes
Engine 3
William T. Cheswell
Lawmaker Targets Shower Baths at Essex County Jail
Representative D H Finn of Lawrence introduced a bill in the House to equip the Essex County Jail in Lawrence with shower baths. He cites a contagious disease outbreak last year linked to inadequate bathing facilities and notes the jail currently has wooden bathtubs unfit for human use.
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D. H. Finn
Lawrence
Essex County
Finn
Soule Resigns From Senate Committees
Former President Soule tendered his resignation from three committees. Ways and Means goes to Senator Nye, Federal Relations to Senator Skinner, and Constitutional Amendments to Senator Bemis. He will serve on the Rules Committee only.
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Soule
Senate
Jones
Senator Nye
Skinner
Bemis
Finn bill would separate women and children from criminals in police courts
Representative D H Finn of Lawrence argues a bill to stop placing women and children in the same dock with hardened criminals in police courts. He says such association is depraving and harmful, even if they are guilty.
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D. H. Finn
Lawrense
Railroad Board Approves $250000 Stock Increase for Line
The railroad commissioners have issued an order authorizing the Boston and Worcester Street Railway Company to issue 250000 dollars in additional stock for construction and equipment. This amount, petitioned by the company, raises its total capital to 1000000 dollars.
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Boston & Worcester Street Railway Company
Callender seeks to force attorney general in Commonwealth case
Representative E B Callender will present an order in the House this afternoon to authorize the attorney-general to represent the Commonwealth in the Doherty versus Adams and others case. The discussion will run alongside the attorney-general’s refusal to act in the January 8 injunction proceedings, with focus on whether the House has rights the attorney-general should recognize.
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E. B. Callender
Commonwealth
Doherty
Adams
Callender
Stratton Suit Seeks 6 Million Over Salted Mine Samples
The Stratton Independence Company filed in federal court a claim for 6 million dollars against the Stratton estate executors and trustees and I Harry Stratton alleging mine samples were salted during a sale negotiation through Venture of London. The suit says the samples overstated ore value at seven million, while the actual ore in sight was two million or less.
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Denver
Col
Stratton Independence Company (Limited
United States
Stratton
Harry Stratton
Venture Corporation of London
Bates Attend Funeral of Governor Bates's Mother
Governor and Mrs Bates attend the funeral of Mrs E C Smith mother of Mrs John L Bates wife of Massachusetts governor The service at the family home in Westfield New York was conducted by Reverend John McKinney of the Episcopal Church with a large turnout
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N. Y
E. C. Smith
John L. Bates
Massachusetts
John McKinney
Episcopal Church
Bates
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