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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1909

Page

14

Anti Lobby Rule Up for Shaw As Law Makers Clash

Legislative committee on rules meets to decide if the lobby must go. President Allen T. Treadway and Senator James F. Shaw clash over a proposed anti lobby rule for Senate corridors. The House already debates or rescinds a similar rule as the panel convenes this afternoon.

Legislative Committee Alien T. Treadway James F. Shaw Manchester Francke W. Dickinson Springfield Elmer C. Potter Worcester Richard S. Teeling Boston Joseph Walker Underhill Somerville Cushing Stearns Cambridge Hobson Palmer Washburn Madsen Holyoke Hodskins Curtiss Hingham Pope Leominster Carmody Treadway Senate House Allen T. Treadway Committee On Rules Senator Shaw Shaw Senate Chamber Merrimac Lawrence Allen Treadway

Senate Rules Battle Centers on Treadway Shaw Pact

Senator Shaw and Senator Treadway back a rule to bar lobbyists from the Senate chamber and corridors, aligning with President Treadway who seeks House rule parity. The plan, pending in the rules committee, faces cautious support and opposition among lawmakers and lobbyists.

Shaw Treadway Senate House Joint Committee On Rules Committee On Rules

Washburn in revolt over railroad policy stance

Representative Robert Washburn of Worcester, named chairman of the committee on railroads, openly opposes the driving policy of President Treadway and Speaker Walker. He vows no committee hearings until all pending railroad bills reach the committee, promising not to revisit the same ground.

Robert Washburn Worcester Committee On Railroads Treadway Walker

Uniform Auto Laws Reform Shifts Toward Uniform Statute

State Highway Commission report to Legislature outlines recodification of automobile laws to draft a uniform statute. A traded fee based on horsepower is proposed, following a suggestion from New England Governors.

State Highway Commission New England

Garcelon Denies House Leadership. Underhill Named Leader

Representative William F. Garcelon of Newton says he is not the leader linked to Speaker Walker. Charles L. Underhill of Somerville is identified as the ranking man on the Speaker's cabinet and the House leader, after returning last year from a six year absence.

William F. Garcelon Newton Walker House Garcelon Charles L. Underhill Somerville Committee On Rules State House Underhill

Draper Names First Appointments for New Term

At yesterday's Executive Council meeting Governor Draper announced four reappointments. Henry M. Howard of Newton to the Board of Agriculture Harold Parker of Lancaster will chair the Highway Commission Fisher Ames of Weston will prepare tables showing changes in the revised statutes and Matthew Walker of Barre will serve as trial justice in Worcester County.

Executive Council Draper Henry M. Howard Newton Board of Agriculture Harold Parker Lancaster Highway Commission Fisher Ames Weston Matthew Walker Barre Worcester County

Chinese Envoys Cleared in Chinatown Assault Case

Investigation shows four Chinese envoys who left Boston the day after the assault on Yee Dun Ging had no involvement. The leaders Yip Yin Law A Yam Lau Sz Ki and On Won Gow were studying Chinese welfare in America, were guests of prominent Chinese in Boston, and departed as planned, unaware of any factional ties.

Yee Dun Ging Chinatown Boston New York Yip Yin Law A. Yam Lau Sz Ki On Won Gow America Tongs Yee

Earthquake Relief Funds Total $159 144 09 State and Red Cross

Funds raised for earthquake victims combine state and Red Cross drives, totaling $159 144 09. Major gifts include $130 555 86 from the Massachusetts Italian relief effort and $28 588 23 to the American National Red Cross Massachusetts branch. Major donors exceed $100, with several city events and organizations contributing, including Boston and Lynn groups and Circolo Italiano di Boston.

Massachusetts American National Red Cross Star Theatre Caroline A. Williame Boston Lynn French Women's Christian Union Red Cross Fund Circolo Italiano di Boston Delcesiog. Coi Ccaccente

Vahey Men 10 Get Control

Democratic State committee meets at Quincy House at 1 pm to organize. Frederick J. Macleod of Cambridge expected to win the chair, backing Vahey followers. Secretary race features Daniel J. Kane and John F. McCarthy amid at large voting dispute.

Democratic State Committee Quincy House Friends Frederick J. Macleod Cambridge James H. Vahey Macleod Ward 19

Marines Oppose Shipboard Withdrawals Behind Naval Affairs Panel

Brigadier General Elliott and Marine officers told a House naval affairs subcommittee that continuing the order to withdraw marines from ships would hurt enlistments. They argue that target practice comparisons were biased and that efficiency figures were not comparable. Cablegrams from fleet commanders urged removal, while Admiral Swinburne supported removal but under naval authority.

Washington Elliott Marine Corps House Committee On Naval Affairs Sims Waller Laucheimer Neville Dunlap Atlantic Pacific Admiral Sperry Naples Vermont Connecticut Swinburne

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