Whipple and Thayer Debate Slater Will Case in Tremont Office
Democratic lawmakers split in a hot caucus over Senate candidates Sherman L. Whipple and John R. Thayer while Whipple and Thayer, both counsel in the Slater will case, discussed the legal questions arising from the mission contest in Whipple's Tremont building office.
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Whipple Learns of Senate Nomination by Democrats
In a Worcester office a phone call confirms Sherman Whipple has been nominated by Democrats for United States Senator. He shares the news with John Thayer amid legal discussions on a Slater case as both men momentarily set aside the vote drama.
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Vote Against Wage Raise by Boston Bricklayers Union
Boston Bricklayers Union 3 members voted against a five cent raise to 65 cents an hour, effective July 1 1911, by referendum ballot. The 60 cent minimum would remain. Heavy turnout with polls open 7 30 to 9 20.
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Icebound Fleet Reaches Harbor After Northwester
Ships arrived battered by a fierce northwest wind. The Memphis from Savannah, Herman Winter from New York, Indian from Philadelphia, Junia ta from Newport News, and Spray the heaviest ice coated beam trawler, all entered port as crews labored to break ice and unload amid freezing spray and dense ice on decks and pilothouse.
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Newport News
City considers extending Boylston and Jersey streets through Fenway
Plans before the Legislature would connect the Back Bay dead ends of Boylston street and extend Jersey street toward the Art Museum rear. The measures, to be reviewed by the Mayor and City Council, would use city property to link Fenway undeveloped land with Back Bay arteries. The Jersey street extension is favored by the Park Commission and the Mayor supports Boylston street frontage for a proposed High School of Commerce if Fort Hill square is not used for the site.
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Boston City Council Calls Mayor to Probe Cemeteries Grievances
At yesterday's meeting Boston's City Council approved an order urging the Mayor to investigate rumors that portions of Granary and South burying grounds have been taken for private use. If surveys show land has been appropriated, the Mayor should demand its return and cemetery trustees be questioned.
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Missing German Aeronauts Found Dead in Lake
The German balloon Hildebrandt, missing since Dec. 29 after a Schmargendorf ascent, was found today in a lake in Pomerenia Prussia. Both aeronauts lay in the gondola, earlier believed to have perished in the Baltic while pursuing a 48 hour voyage. An airship sighting over Hoegannes, Sweden, on Jan. 10 sparked search hopes.
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Hotel Union Urges Repeal of Bar Bill in New England Meet
Holyoke January 16 delegates to the New England branch of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union adopt a resolution seeking repeal of the bar and bottle bill. Officers elected include President John T. McLaughlin and Secretary Treasurer J J Griffin. Thomas J Durnin named as delegate to the international convention in Boston next May.
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Boston
Malden Ex Mayors Discuss Charter Board Selection
Seven former Malden mayors met at ex mayor Haverett J. Stevens home to review candidates for a citizen committee. The group included Everett J. Stevens Charles G. Warren Henry Winn Clarence O. Walker G Louis Richards William A. Hastings and Dr. Charles D. McCarthy.
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Charles D. McCarthy
Washington House Defeats Speaker In Rule Clash
The House votes 145 to 1126 to sustain Rep Fitzgerald of New York in an appeal against Speaker Cannon. Democrats and insurgents unite, re enacting the spirit of revolution from the last session as they challenge rule changes.
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House Rules Clash Over Discharge Motions Sparks Debate
The second attempt to use a new rule allowing discharge of committees triggered a freewheeling House debate. Speaker Cannon ruled the rule non mandatory, siding with Hull on the army appropriation, while Fitzgerald’s appeal failed 155 to 124 and then 126 to 14 on the final vote, with multiple Republicans crossing party lines.
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