Guilty Verdict Over Cattle Slaying Case In Concord
In Concord on January 13 Judge Keyes fined Dr. H O Thompson of the State Board of Agriculture fifteen dollars and costs for cruelly killing a herd of 41 cows. Thompson appealed and was released on bond for further hearing as O E Patch owner of the herd and NE Milk Producers Association president testified. Dr Salmon of the national Board of Agriculture helped defend and posted bail after the appeal. The incident occurred about a month ago prompting action by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Concord
Keyes
H. O. Thompson
State Board of Agriculture
Thompson
O. E. Patch
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Salmon
National Board of Agriculture
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Miss Barbara Higginson Debuts at the Somerset Ball
A Boston debutante Miss Barbara Higginson is feted at a late night Somerset ball hosted by Mr and Mrs Francis Lee Higginson. Decorations feature palms and American Beauty roses while guests in elegant gowns admire the lavish setting. Mrs Higginson wears rose pink chiffon and Juliette Higginson appears in white chiffon.
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Francis Lee Higginson
Barbara Higginson
Somerset
Boston
Tall
Doyle
Juliette Higginson
Ex Bank Examiner Wing Becomes Massachusetts National President
Daniel G Wing former bank examiner and vice president of Massachusetts National Bank was elected president with J W Weeks as vice president. New directors include S W Winslow George Brown W F Robinson and Roland Boyden. Other banks shuffled boards with Patterson Libby taking key roles. Wing says Weeks resignation was planned to stabilize affairs and that the bank will continue unchanged. Within 30 days Globe Bank affairs will close and receivership end with surplus assets returned to stockholders.
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Daniel G. Wing
Massachusetts National Bank
J W. Weeks
Weeks
S. W. Winslow
United Shoe Machinery Company
George Brown
W. F. Robinson
Roland Boyden
Hornblower & Weeks
Boston Insurance Company
Eastern Steamship Company
American National Bank
H. J. Patterson
H. A. Libby
Second National
The
American
M. L. Cate
F. C. Wood
Columbia Trust Company
F. A. Casey
A. C. Ashton
R. C. Bridgham
Wing
Post
Globe Bank
Republicans to Confer With Socialists On Coal Measures
A conference is planned today between Socialist leaders in the House and Republican leaders to decide a form for presenting to the Supreme Court on municipal coal and wood yards. Carey and MacCartney will meet Newton, Dean, and Dana to map a path, while Democratic leaders will not participate.
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House
Supreme Court
Congress
Carey
MacCartney
Newton
Dean
Dana
Belief in the Boy Who Fights Urged by Cleric
Rev Dr William B Forbush urged Newton educators that all normal children possess a fighting instinct and should be taught self defence. He opposed parental threats of punishment for fighting, saying it is a child s right in the current era.
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Purdy
William B. Forbush
Newton
Dr. Forbush
Bill seeks federal receivers for mining and transport strikes
A House bill introduced by Rep. Gibson of Tennessee would require the Attorney General to seek federal court receivership when coal mines halt operations due to strikes or disputes. The court would appoint a receiver to operate the mines. The measure also covers transportation lines whose service is suspended by labor disagreements.
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Washington
Gibson
Tennessee
Coal Duty Rebate Proposed For One Year
Washington Jan 13 The ways and means committee will report a bill that rebates the 67 cent duty on all imported coal for twelve months. The measure, an emergency response to coal shortages and high prices after a prolonged anthracite strike, authorizes full duty refunds on coal from all foreign sources for the period after passage.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Payne
Chicago
Eastport
Congress
19 405 Tons of Coal
A harbor report details numerous coal laden ships at anchor including the Governor Ames and Yorkmoor. Sailors describe plentiful cargo but no timetable for shore unloading as searches confirm about 50 000 tons of coal idle in the harbor fleet.
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England
Governor Ames
Metropolitan
Black Diamond
Hattie G. Dixon
Southern Cross
Childe Harold
Castle Island
Ward's Island
Brigadier
Neponset
Inez ‘M. Carver
South Boston
Margaret B. Roper
Lynn
Yorkmoor
Hathor
Belfast
Hull
Tariff Sensitivity on Foreign Coal Sparks Revenue Loss Debate
Collector Lyman told the Fort reporter that suspending or rebating the tariff on foreign coal for 1902 would have cost this port about 699 thousand dollars, based on 1 043 286 tons admitted at 67 cents a ton. He cited 1901 figures of 528 081 tons and 360 480 dollars in duties and noted uncertain future volumes while preferring rebates to full tariff suspensions.
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Fost
Lyman
Congress
Senate coal investigation hearing formal remarks and threats
Washington January 13 W A Baum of J Maury Dove Coal Co testifies that independent dealers forced price increases during a coal famine. Senator Stewart calls the rise a stand and deliver move and calls dealers sharks. Johnson the local coal dealer refuses to answer questions and will not appear again.
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Washington
W. A. Baum
J. Maury Dove Cot Company
Senate
Stewart
W. Baldwin Johnson
Johnson
Call for hearing on free coal demand in 1908 letter
A 1908 letter from Robert Treat Paine Jr in Boston urges Rep Payne to grant a hearing on repealing coal duties. The free coal and beef committee rejects rebates, insisting on permanent removal of coal duties. Members Meachum and Beard travel to Washington to press the case.
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Payne
Serena E. Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Robert Treat Paine, JR
Paddock Bldg
Boston
Mass
Free Coal and Beef Committee
Faneuil Hall
Coal Dealers Praise Free Coal Plan From Abroad
Boston coal dealers welcomed the congressional bills authorizing free coal imports for a year. They expect the rebate to ease the coal shortage caused by the strike, with Metropolitan Coal Company president Edward Hamlin stating the measure will relieve the situation and put money in people's pockets. He added the yearlong rebate will encourage importing English coal despite the 67 cent per ton duty.
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Boston
Congress
Edward Hamlin
Metropolitan Coal . Company
Mny
Mr. Hamlin
Miners' Claims Denied by Coal Commission Hearings
Philadelphia Jan 18 The Delaware and Hudson company closed its case after nearly three days of testimony opposing miners demands. Erie company witnesses described improvements in hillsides and employee welfare while disputing tonnage claims. Doctors testified mining health is relatively sound and hazards largely due to safety practices, not occupation. The commission adjourned to resume tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Delaware & Hudson Company
The
Coal Commission
Erie Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Wayne MacVeagh
Major Everett Warren
Scranton
Thomas 3
Delaware & Hudson
Wilson
Gray
J. P. Dickson
Wilkesbarre
H. W. Porter
Delaware &Hudson
Victoria Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia
Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Brockwayville
Penn
W. S. Lawrence
W. G. Fulton
Lackawanna Hospital
W. E. Keller
Fulton
Everett Warren
Major Warren
Charles W. A. May
May
Captain May
Miners Seek 25 Percent Wage Rise at Ohio Session
Ohio mine workers in annual session propose two demands for the Indianapolis convention on January 19. They call for a 25 percent wage increase and abolition of the screen system with a determined fight to the finish. Operators offer 6 percent but resist other asks. W H Haskins re elected president and G W Savage secretary treasurer. Roosevelt's stance on the anthracite strike is endorsed. defense fund assessment urged to rise to 1 percent of miners' wages from the current one half of 1 percent.
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Columbus
Ohio Mine Workers
Indianapolis
W. H. Haskins
G. W. Savage
Roosevelt
Haskins
Defence Fund
Shipload of bad soldiers arrive in San Francisco
The transport Logan rolled into San Francisco from the Philippines with 1164 discharged soldiers. One half of the men aboard were dishonorably discharged and most were weeded out as undesirable. Despite the poor records, perfect discipline was kept throughout the voyage.
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Philippines
San Francisco
Logan
North End Banker Sells Coal to Poor at $10.30 a Ton
Julius Rottenberg, a Boston banker and philanthropist, used $1,854 of his own money to buy coal at cost for the needy. Stored in his 116 Salem street cellar, it will be sold in bags or larger quantities at $10.30 per ton under Max Mitchell of the Federation of Jewish Charities. The first carload of 20 tons was delivered from Scranton and 16 city teams will deliver free. A second allotment of six cars, 150 tons, is due soon under the same arrangement.
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Rottenberg
Roxbury
North End
Post
Martin Baby in Court
The Boston doctor Dr John McLeod Martin faces a court hearing in New York over a disputed claim of a baby. The cross examination reveals frequent marital quarrels over finances and a question of whether Mrs Martin contributed to support while in London. Dr Martin admits giving his wife about 205 dollars, notes his monthly income, and examines the child for resemblance to Mrs Martin.
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New York
John McLeod Martin
Boston
Ledure
Louis Reynolds
Martin
Martins
London
Boston Florists Protest Higher Flower Shipments Rates
Flower growers and shippers in Boston and nearby areas plan a meeting at the American House Saturday morning to protest express companies raising flower carriage charges by 60 percent above ordinary merchandise rates. The movement spans major cities.
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Boston
American House
Express Companies
Fire Panic Drives 20 Families From New Haven Flats
In New Haven on January 13 a four story apartment house fire started in the basement and filled the building with dense smoke. Twenty families were driven out, several leaped from windows in panic, and 18 people were rescued by firefighters. Mrs. Charles Schlein fractured a leg, others sustained injuries.
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New Haven
Conn
Charles Schlein
Lease of the Columbia Theatre Passed to Mr J Grace
Upon the death of A H Chamberlyn the Columbia Theatre lease reverted to Mr J J Grace. Last night the theatre was released to Mr C Louis Cannor, Chamberlyn's brother who has managed the theatre and affairs during his illness. Cannor will continue as manager as before.
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A. H. Chamberlyn
Columbia Theatre
J. J. Grace
C. Louis Cannot
Chamberlyn
Cannor
Melrose Club hosts pop concert and vaudeville show
Melrose Jan 13 members of the Melrose Club and their friends enjoyed a lively pop concert and vaudeville show at the clubrooms this evening.
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Melrose
Melrose Club
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