Frothingham Scores Against Schofield in House Clash
Speaker Frothingham and Rep George A Schofield of Ipswich clashed over a rule about committee travel and investigations and the speaker prevailed. The session examined salaries, dog license money shifts, and a potential reconsideration to curb committee power.
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Frothingham
George A. Schofield
Ipswich
Commonwealth
Purdy
Frank P. Bennditt, JR
Saugus
Committee On Rules
Emmons
Curtis and
Adams
Boston
Schofield
House
Hayes
Lowell
Frank P. Bennett, Jr
Tules
Mysterious Vital Life Fluid Promised for Free Cure
A startling advertisement offers a so called Vital Life Fluid claimed to cure nearly all ailments. The dealer Dr OG 8 Ferris promises free samples by mail from 2025 Strawn Building Cleveland Ohio and asserts universal health restoration regardless of illness or prior medical advice.
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Dr. OG
Ferris
Strawn Building
Cleveland
Ohio
Waltham patrons protest Moore Street car route changes
On January 13 a wave of dissatisfaction rose among Newton street railway riders over new routes and service. Moody street cars now stop at Central square, forcing transfer checks and a second fare for some trips. Travel time has nearly doubled from Reed's Corner to the upper Main street barn. Lexington riders face difficulty linking to the South Side. Alderman Marcy of Ward 4 has brought the issue to the Board of Aldermen.
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Waltham
Newton Street Railway
Moody Street
Central Square
Moody and
Main Streets
Upper Main Street
West End
Newtons
Newton Lower Falls
Newton Centre
Needham
Reed’s Corner
Upper Moody Street
Lexington
Marcy
Board of Aldermen
Lynn Breaks Her Shoemaking Record in 1903
Lynn reports a record shoemaking output with 21,879,424 pairs produced in 1903 valued at 28,443,251 dollars, per Board of Trade statistics. Output for 1902 stood at 26,000,000 dollars. accuracy noted as validated.
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Lynn
Board of Trade
Hanna Vindication at Ohio Senate Session
In Columbus on January 18 Lieutenant Governor Harding announced Marcus A Hanna was re elected United States Senator for a six year term starting March 4 1906. Hanna received an ovation and spoke of serving all Ohioans beyond party lines.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
House
Warren G. Harding
Marcus A. Hanna
United States
Ohio
Hanna
Herrick
Seventy-sixth General Assembly of
General Assembly
Congress
Officers of St Josephs Court Installed
The officers of St Josephs Court No 11 Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters were installed last evening in Lockhart Hall by D H C R John Brant, assisted by the degree staff of Leo Court.
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St. Joseph's Court No. 11
Massachusetts
Nantucket Free From Ice Embargo as Steamer Breaks Through
Nantucket rejoices as the steamer Nantucket finally breaks the ice embargo, delivering mail and supplies after eight days. Crowds gather along a six to ten inch ice crust, shipping scarce goods inland, while rescuers receive medals and funds. The Port faces a wary forecast with a southeast gale threatening a return voyage.
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Nantucket
Brant Point
Furber
Exiled Representative Writes for Post of His Ice Bound Home
Nantucket representative Arthur Gardner recounts island ice blockades and their impact on 19th century life. He notes how winds and tides trap floes against Great Point and Eel Point, isolating about 3000 residents, while telegraph cables and rare mails lessen hardship. He recalls historic rescues, mail boats frozen to Brant Point, and the Island Home era before new boats shortened blockades.
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Waugoit
Nantucket
Wood's Hole
Farber
General Court
Ice Arriers
Cape Shore
Buzzard’s Bay
Great Point
Brant Point
Ber
Old Island
Squam
Quidnit
Island Home
Amos Phipps of Holliston Dies at Eighty Eight
Amos Phipps longtime Holliston resident and prominent horse buyer died Tuesday night at age 88. He retired in 1894 due to ill health after a long career, served on the town Board of Overseers of the Poor in 1871-72, and was a 30 year member and treasurer of Mt. Hollis Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 from his home.
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Holliston
Amos Phipps
Brockton Women Assist At Foresters Installation
At Rathbone Hall Brockton last night a women’s degree staff from St Rose Court Brockton assisted in the installation of Mt. Pleasant Court Roxbury officers by deputy high chief ranger Eugene E McCarthy. It marked the first time a women staff installed officers of a men’s lodge in the city.
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Rathbone Hall
Warren Street
Order of Foresters
Mt. Pleasant Court
Roxbury
Eugene E. McCarthy
St. Rose Court of
Brockton
Dr Miles Headache and Neuralgia Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Dr Miles Medical Co remedy for headache neuralgia backache and similar pains. Claims preventive and curative benefits without opiates or laxatives, never sold in bulk, sold on guarantee. 25 doses for 25 cents, distributed by druggists.
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Miles’ Medical CO
Sample Co
Chicago
New York
Whiton Seeks Hingham Postal Chief Postmaster Job
Major Lyman B. Whiton announced his candidacy for postmaster of Hingham to succeed George Cushing. News from Washington confirmed Cushing’s dismissal but a stay of proceedings was granted, pending a further hearing, amid charges he sold stamps to Boston-based parties, boosting local receipt concerns.
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Hingham
Lyman B. Whiton
George Cushing
Washington
Cushing
Massachusetts
Boston
Appointment History Highlights in Local Office
The text outlines a sequence of appointments to a local office, noting Cushing’s several terms under Presidents Cleveland Harrison and McKinley and his Democratic affiliation. Major Whiton ran as a candidate under Harrison, but Cushing received renewed appointment with support from Congressman Elijah A. Morse. in 1900 under McKinley the major again sought the office but was denied.
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Cushing
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Major Whiton
Elijah A. Morse
Mass for Father Norris at Sacred Heart Roslindale
An anniversary mass will be celebrated at 10 o clock at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Roslindale by Rev John F Cummins for the repose of the soul of the late Rev Thomas Norris who served as an assistant to Father Cummins for over eight years.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Roslindale
John F. Cummins
Thomas Norris
Father Cummins
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