Leaks Probe Debate Divides House Members Over Counsel
The House debate on expert counsel for the leak inquiry centers on names like Samuel Untermyer and Charles Evans Hughes. Some members attack the probe as partisan while others defend a principled, impartial investigation as witnesses wait and lawmakers map out procedure for future hearings.
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House
Rules Committee
Moore
Pennsylvania
Samuel Untermyer
Charles Evans Hughes
Lawson
Hughes
Howard
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
Visconti
Woman in leak case Ruth Visconti tied to politicians
New York January 17 Mrs Ruth Thomason Visconti linked to confidential schemes and Washington politics. William Burns says she is Charleston West Virginia born, 35 to 40, once married to an Italian nobleman, now in Washington as a secretary or stenographer.
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New York
Ruth Thomason Visconti
William J. Burns
Washington
Mr. Burns
Visconti
Ruth Thomason
Quick Way to End Coughs with Pinex Remedy
An advertisement touts a home made cough remedy using 2% ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to treat severe coughs chest colds and croup. It claims fast relief while warning against imitations and offering a money back guarantee from the Pinex Company of Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Pinex O
Fort Wayne
Ind
Six-Cent Street Railway Fare Questioned by Commission
The Public Service Commission in its annual report to the Legislature doubts that the six-cent street railway fare benefits average companies. It urges better management, expense cuts, and faster, more attractive service as solutions based on experiences with the six-cent fare.
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Public Service Commission
Commission Criticizes Rail and Street Car Operations and Urges Reforms
The commission calls for investigations into steam rail passenger service and the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co, and urges radical reorganization of the Boston & Maine. It warns that future street railway consolidations must not sideline low earning lines, laments unregulated express trusts, and proposes extending eminent domain powers with caution. It notes excess freight, lacks facilities on the New Haven line, and cites a potential $28 million upgrade that could benet the public and the road. The Boston & Maine showed revenue gains and higher dividend capacity last year.
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New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Boston & Maine Company
New Haven Road
New Haven
Commission Doubts Sixcent Fares Solve Street Rail Way Troubles
The commission doubts six cent fares will solve street railway woes and urges better service and equipment. It calls for investigating New England Telephone rates, criticizes steam railroad passenger service, notes freight costs rose but improved equipment needed, and supports radical Boston and Maine reorganization. It aims for new capital and terminal freight studies in Greater Boston, plus cleaner cars and relief from unjust burdens.
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Commission
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
American Telephone Company
New Haven Road
Boston & Maine Road
Boston
Commission notes stock gains at New Haven road draw extra profit
The commission cites stock gains that turned a $3,814,173 loss into a $23,966 surplus, contrasting this with the New Haven road whose operating revenues rose by $10,932,389 and net income by $2,007,785. Yet the commission still views reorganization as desirable.
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Ing
New Haven Road
Housewives League appeals for bag coal at bag rate
Portland Maine January 17 The executive committee led by Mrs J M Strout appeals to local coal dealers to sell coal by the bag at the ton rate to aid the poor amid extreme cold. If dealers refuse the league may seek a federal inquiry into high coal prices.
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Portland
Housewives League
J. M. Strout
Housewives’ League
United States District Attorney’s Office
MISS GILMORE WEDS MORTIMER WILLIAMS AT WESTMINSTER
Miss Hazel Blanche Gilmore daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis H Gilmore of Needham married Mortimer D Williams son of Mr and Mrs Spencer T Williams at the Hotel Westminster. The ceremony was by Rev William F Dusseault with Dr Spencer T Williams Jr as best man and Mrs Anna Williams as matron of honor. They depart for a wedding journey and will reside at 38 St Botolph after March 1.
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Hazel Blanche Gilmore
Otis H. Gilmore
Needham
Westminster
Mortimer D. Williams
Spencer T. Williams
William F. Dusseault
Second Universalist Church
Lynn
Malden
Spencer T. Williams, Jr
Anna Williams
Williams
South
Chicago
Harcourt
St. Botolph Street
Harvey Knight Wins Oratorical Contest at BU Law
Announcement from Boston University Law School confirms Harvey Knight of South Eliot Maine won the oratorical contest held at Ashburton Place on Jan 2. He will be the orator for the class of 1917 on class day. Eben G Townes of Brockton took second and Maurice M Berman of Lawrence was third and alternate. Thirteen contestants entered.
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Boston University Law School
Ashburton Place
Harvey Knight
South Eliot
Eben G. Townes
Brockton
Maurice M. Berman
Lawrence
Old Franklin School Housed G A R Posts May Guide Federal Office
The old Franklin schoolhouse on Washington street near Dover now houses Grand Army posts and may be repurposed for United States free employment service officers. Immigration Commissioner Henry J. Skeffington and his staff are considering the plan. The building was offered to the U S by Boston Mayor Curley.
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Franklin
Washington Street
Dover
Grand Army
United States Free Employment Service
Henry J. Skeffington
Immigration
United States
Curley
Boston
Belgian Intercession Service at The Advent
The Advent on Brimmer Street hosts a Belgian relief intercession Thursday at 8 p m with Gounod's Gallia sung, an address by Dr. van Allen, and offerings for Belgian Relief. Allied consuls attend and all are invited.
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Brimmer Street
Gounod
van Allen
Dorchester High School Lunch Room Probe Prompts Parents Protest
Deplorable lunch room conditions at Dorchester High School trigger a planned protest by 2500 pupils' parents to the Boston school committee. The alarm arose after a cooking lecture by Frank M. Keith of 96 Harvard Street Newtonville in the school building.
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Dorchester High School
Boston
Frank M. Keith
Harvard Street
Newtonville
Overcrowded Dorchester School Faces Privacy and Lunchroom Flaws
Experts and parents protest 2500 pupils in a building meant for half that number. Dressed rooms overflow with boys nearby and a leaking lunch room valve causes odors. Officials admit discomfort but cite lack of funds for a new building. crowding leaves many students unable to eat properly or digest meals.
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Keith
Plex
James E. Thomas
Jeremiah E. Burke
Dorchester
Death by gas accident Roxbury man 69 found dead
Police say Henry Jacober of 92 George Street Roxbury died from accidental gas poisoning. He had not been seen since Sunday and police found a partly opened gas jet leaking as they investigated his death.
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Henry Jacober
George Street
Roxbury
Jacober
Musterole Ad Claims Quick Relief for Sore Throat
An advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard that penetrates to the sore spot with a tingling sensation. It promises relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuraglia headache congestion rheumatism lumbago back pains and more including prevention of pneumonia in children.
Leiter to Dr Kilmer Co Kidney Remedy
A classified notice states that Leiter seeks a remedy from Dr Kilmer and Company in Binghamton New York for kidney related treatment or product. The brief item identifies the supplier and city without additional context.
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Leiter
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Plant Juice Man Promotes Remedy Across Cities
The Plant Juice Man speaking to prominent Boston citizens claims 90 percent of sickness stems from a deranged stomach and touts Plant Juice as a rapid permanent treatment for stomach liver and kidney issues. A Somerville woman testifies to relief from indigestion rheumatism sleeplessness and swelling after using Plant Juice. The promoter operates from Houghton & Dutton Drug Department meeting locals daily to explain the product.
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Drug Department
Houghton & Dutton
Boston
Susan J.fitzgerald
Albion Street
Somerville
Mass
Stomach Medicines Danger: Avoid indiscriminate Drugging
An old warning explains that overuse of stomach drugs can worsen conditions like ulcers and acidity. It promotes bisurated magnesia as a safe, tasteless antacid to neutralize excess stomach acid after meals and prevent fermentation.
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Wisconsin
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Georgia
Mann
Mr. Hughes
Caldwell
McAdoo
South America
Focht
Fecht
Roosters
Wall Street
Lenroot
Bankers
Franklin and
Milk Streets
Arch Street
Victor
Steinert Hall
New England
M. Steinert & Sons CO
Uptown
Boylston Street
Beach
Franklin & Milk Sts
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Plenty
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
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Pacific Limited
Mark Cross Company
Tremont Street
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Fifth Av
Broadway
Regent Street
London
Chchohoh
Gwe Sonia Savites
Hunter Rye
Mt. Vernon
Mentor
Calif
Gordon
Usher Sadun
Duffy’s
M. &R. Vernouth
Ginter Co
Union St
Cor-Elinginivc
Canal St
Flagmarket
C. B. Brown Co., Inc
Ington
Tremont St
Berkshire Street Railway
Bay State Road
Boston & Maine
Bong Tha
Thos. Snow & Son
North Market St
Features OF Public Service Board Report
Miss Gilmore
Mortimer Williams
Boston Daily Post
Liniment
Radway & CO
Centre St
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