Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Public Opinion Bill Moves
The article reports on a Massachusetts public opinion bill on equal suffrage for women as the Legislature debates an optional referendum. It notes support from Cushing Cox and Drury with petitions urging voters to express opinion, and mentions that some prefer a constitutional amendment over the public opinion bill.
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Massachusetts
Secretary of the Commonwealth
State House
Cushing
Cox
Drury
Waltham
Miss Foley
Public Opinion Bill Sets Ballot Question on Suffrage
The legislators chose to present a public opinion bill to place the suffrage question on the ballot rather than待 awaiting a constitutional amendment. The move pleased women who supported immediate voter referenda as the fairest path.
Charter Repeal Bill Fails to Enter Legislature
The measure to repeal the charter of Southern New England, a Grand Trunk subsidiary, was not admitted yesterday in the Legislature. It cannot be acted on this year unless Representative William J. Sullivan restarts the bill.
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New England
Grand Trunk
William J. Sullivan
Proposed phone company probe defeated in House committee
A second proposal to investigate the telephone company failed in the House committee on rules. The committee ruled the House had no authority to appropriate funds for such an inquiry, dismissing Representative Griffin's motion.
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House Committee On Rules
Griffin
House
Devore eyed to join Braves in center field swap
New York Jan 16 Manager Stallings of the Boston Braves considers Josh Devore a potential center fielder to replace Vincent Campbell. The trade hinges on Muggsy McGraw’s approval and availability.
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New York
Stallings
Boston Braves
Josh Devore
Centre Garden
Vincent Campbell
George
Muggsy McGraw
Noah Park Hotel Fun Prompts Comic Section Tease
Readers are invited to enjoy more lighthearted fun at Noah Park Hotel with a hint to check the comic section of next Sunday's Post for a new installment.
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Noah Park Hotel
Next
Post
Roxbury hair snipper strikes again at Hyde School
Catherine Lewis a 13 year old of 1026 Tremont street becomes the second victim of the Roxbury hair snipper. Five inches of her braid were cut on the way to school yesterday, a red bow fell away revealing the cut. Catherine notified her teacher and her mother, and police were alerted as the manhunt continues.
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Catherine Lewis
Tremont Street
Roxbury
Hyde School
Sarah Egan
Miss Lewis
Lewis
Catherine
English
Brother and Sister Reunite After 60 Years in Haverhill
Napoleon Bonaparte Dearborn, longtime hotel proprietor of The Weirs New Hampshire, and his sister Mrs Peter Colvin of Haverhill met at her home after sixty years apart each believing the other dead.
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Haverhill
Jan
Napoleon Bonaparte Dearborn
the Weirs
N. H
Peter Colvin
Powder Trust Targeted by Fortification Bill
A fortification appropriation bill reported to the House seeks to curb the so called powder trust. It cites lobby activity by the DuPont Powder Company and caps powder prices at 50 cents a pound, with a total appropriation of 5 218 250 dollars.
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Washington
Powder Trust
DuPont Powder Company
House
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Pleads Poverty Over Jewelry Suit
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wife of Harry K. Thaw faces a jewelry claim for 2041 dollars filed by Fifth Avenue firm. She contends she cannot afford legal defense while her husband awaits a second trial for the Stanford White killing.
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Evelyn Thaw
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Fifth Avenue Jewellers
Thombs
Stanford White
Seven Die as Launch Explodes in Hillsboro Bay
Seven persons are believed killed when a launch exploded and sank in Hillsboro Bay late today. Advices from St. Petersburg, Florida, report the casualties as the vessel went down off Tampa.
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Tampa
Fla
Hillsboro Bay
St. Petersburg
Adamson's Cough Balsam Promoted by Local Drugstore
A local 4druggist advertises Adamson's Cough Balsam as a cure all. The notice urges readers to purchase the bottle for relief.
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Adamson
Peace talks stall as German delay holds up note
London reports no progress as ambassadors fail to present a collective note to the Porte. Delay blamed on German instructions and telegram code issues. King Ferdinand and ministers meet with Savoff in Bulgaria while refugees flee Adrianople amid Bulgarian threats of war.
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London
Porte
Constantinople
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Mustapha Pasha
Savoff
Adrianople
Shukri Pasha
European press blames Germany over concert of Europe stance
Reports from London cite European press charging Germany with acting independently from the concert of Europe. Ambassadors deny the claim saying the suggestion is wholly unjust and note a hopeful sign in the current situation.
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Germany
Europe
London
Bulgarians Prepared to Resume War Over Allied Demands
The Mir reports a Mustapha Pasha council including King Ferdinand and his ministers decided to resume hostilities if Turkey fails to accept the allies' terms immediately after receiving the powers' collective note.
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Sofia
Mir
Mustapha Pasha
Ferdinand
Turkey
Bank Clearing Houses Propose Convertible Loan Certificates
W A Nash of the Corn Exchange Bank proposes a network of 20 clearing houses to issue loan certificates that can be converted on demand into government money at half face value. The plan aims to be the natural solution to the currency problem, presented to the House currency reform committee in Washington on January 16.
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Washington
House Currency Reform Committee
W. A. Nash
Corn Exchange Bank of New York
New York Clearing House
Plan Exposition in Balboa's Honor
Panama Jan 16 A National Assembly bill authorizes expenses for a national exposition to commemorate Balboa's discoveries. The executive may invite delegates from the United States Spain and nearby republics. A $100000 credit is set for celebrating the canal opening.
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Panama
National Assembly
Balboa
United States
Spain
Cough Remedy Advocated By Health Board Jingle
A health board urges precautions against coughs and colds. A famous throat specialist recommends a home remedy mixing glycerine whiskey Virgin Oil of Pine to treat acute coughs and fast break up colds. Virgin Oil of Pine sold in sealed vials by Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
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Board of Health
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
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