Employers Liability Law Urged at Civic Federation Session
Washington January 18 Two distinct features marked the Civic Federation sessions today the unexpected speech of Senator Root and the strong interest from labor leaders and employers in compensating employees for injuries Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell urged the measure Root proposed a commissioner s court to draft uniform laws aligned with federation suggestions.
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Washington
Civic Federation
Senator Root
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
John Hays Hammond
August Belmont
George M. Gillett
Gompers
United States
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Europe
America
Senators Debate Workplace Compensation Standards
Senator Root urges federal action while noting varied state powers and the need for efficient lawmaking. Speakers including Gompers and Mitchell advocate Europe style compensation for mine accident victims, arguing employers cover injury costs and ensure timely payments to the injured, not heirs.
Hyomei Offers Cure for Catarrh with Money Back Guarantee
Hyomei promises to cure catarrh or money back, selling a complete $1 outfit with a pocket inhaler made from Australian eucalyptus and antiseptics. Extra bottles 50c. Claims rapid relief for sore throat coughs colds croup and bronchitis. Sold by druggists and Booth's Hyomei Co. Buffalo NY 36 handles mail orders.
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Booth’s
Hyomei Co
Buffalo
Eczema Cure Offered for 25 Cents by Riker Jaynes
A local drugstore advertises a 25 cent trial bottle of an eczema remedy from the D. D. D. Company made with oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine. The ad promises instant relief and a potential cure, touting ten years of success with the mild prescription wash and urging customers to try the PD. D. Lb. prescription.
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Chicago
D. D. D. Company
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
McDonald Receives Loving Cup At Fitzgerald Victory Dinner
Mayor-elect John F. Fitzgerald’s victory celebration honored his campaign manager John F. McDonald at Young’s Hotel. A silver loving cup was presented by Toastmaster Timothy Callahan as leaders of the Fitzgerald forces gathered. Eugene N. Foss declared his loyalty to the Democratic Party and his intent to stay and work for the people.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Young's
John F. McDonald
McDonald
Timothy Callahan
Fitzgerald
Martin M. Lomasney
Eugene N. Foss
Democratic Party
Foss
Republican Party
Party For the People
Fitzgerald Campaign Feast Celebrates Victory Night
Revelers filled a late night banquet with songs recitals and minstrels from Keith’s and Lew Dockstader’s troupes. The event featured a Fitzgerald march by Joseph M. Daly and a Yale Victory Song parody praising Fitz and denouncing Storrow's line. Timothy Callahan led as toastmaster with notable guests including John F. McDonald John J. McCarthy Eugene N Foss and M J Coyle amid cheers for Mayor-elect Fitzgerald.
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Keith
Lew Dockstader
John F. Fitzgerald
Joseph M. Daly
Fitzgerald
Yale
Fuzy
Jim Storrow
Fitz
Storrow
Timothy Callahan
Ward $9
Storrow-Donovanites
John F. McDonald
John J. McCarthy
Joseph Martin
Callahan
Eugene N. Foss
M. J. Coyle
Leopold Morse Company Ball Scheduled At Paul Revere Hall
The Leopold Morse Company Mutual Benefit Association will hold its first ball tomorrow evening in Paul Revere Hall on Huntington Avenue. L. G. Joel is floor director with assistance from John Levy and several listed attendees, promising to be a major city social event.
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Leopold Morse Company Mutual Benefit Association
Paul Revere Hall
Huntington Avenue
L. G. Joel
John Levy
Margaret McGowan
Sadie Brown
Local Reception Committee Names Prominent Citizens
Edith Henderson and a long list of names including Miss Helen T Nee Miss Margaret Downey and John Cohen are named. The reception committee is headed by Mark Marks with members Miss Annie Sanger Miss Alice Clay J F Cooper and others.
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Edith Henderson
Helen T. Nee
Margaret Downey
Annie Doherty
John Cohen
Archie Pennanacoor
Jacob Smith
Willia O'Neil
Edward Remington
Sol. Ascher
M. F. Maloney
Jesse Eddy
J. J. Biggio
Thomas F. Doolin
Peter St. Laurent
Samuel Peyser
Mark Marks
Annie Sanger
Alice Clay
John J. Delea
I. Greenburg
A. F. Ripley
L. E. Hanny
L. Puller
A. G. Crowley
J. P. Sullivan
Explorer Dr. Frederick Cook Hid in German Sanitarium
The Frankfurter Zeitung reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook arranged an incognito stay at a Heidelberg area sanitarium. His health is described as seriously affected by recent events.
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Cook
Frankfurt
Frankfurter Zeitung
Frederick A. Cook
Heidelburg
Chase & Sanborn Raises Wages for Workers Nationwide
Chase & Sanborn tea and coffee dealers announce a voluntary wage increase of 10 percent for all factory and shipping department employees, effective January 1. The raise follows a similar adjustment made two years prior, aimed at easing the cost of living pressures on workers.
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Chase 2 Sanborn
Chase & Sanborn
Parochial School Closed in Charlestown for Birthday Tribute
St Francis de Sales Parochial School in Charlestown closes today as a mark of respect to Rev James N Supple pastor who marks his 60th birthday.
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St. Francis de Sales
Charlestown
James N. Supple
Brookline Firemen Ball Supports Relief Association
A Brookline fire department ball to aid the Relief Association is announced. Firemen will respond to alarms even in dress attire. Grand march features 12 year old Olive May Mitchell with Assistant Chief John A. Allen as floor marshal assisted by 34 aides and other officers.
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Brookline
Relief Association
Olive May Mitchell
John A. Allen
George H. Johnson
The
Allen
William H. McManus
Benjamin F. Baxter
George L. Newcomb
Association
Meridian Bridge Too Shaky
City Engineer asks Boston Board of Aldermen for 323000 to repair the Meridian street bridge and seven South Boston approaches. He cites decayed planking, rotted piles, a weak draw, and frequent heavy use that could soon exceed the structure’s safety.
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Meridian Street
Boston
Chelsea
Jackson
Boston Board of Aldermen
South
Federal Street
Post
Meridian Street Bridge
Boston Bridge
Riches Lured Her to Wed at Seventeen Says Divorce Trial
Catherine Thompson testified in court that a desire for a home and luxuries led her to marry Fran Thompson after two weeks of acquaintance while she was a Cambridge High School student. The marriage ended four weeks later when he left, and a divorce was granted. Ceceline R. Vickers sought separation from Charles W. Vickers, a Newton physical instructor, describing repeated assaults and abuse. a decree was granted. Alice M. Stewart was granted divorce from David B. Stewart in Gloucester in 1887 due to gross and confirmed intoxication.
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Catherine Thompson
Cambridge High School
Fran Thompson
Providence
Cambridge
Ceceline ‘R. Vickers
King
Charles W. Vickers
Allen School
Newton
Vickers
Vassar Girl Inez Milholland Paroled After Arrest
Miss Inez Milholland former Vassar student and suffragist was arraigned in police court on charges tied to a demonstration by girl strikers near an East Side factory. She and Lt. Torney denied inciting riot and were paroled until tomorrow as the case is reviewed.
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New York
Inez Milholland
Vassar
East Side
Milholland
Henry
Flenry W. Torney
U.S. A
Torney
Taft Issues Tariff Decree
President Taft issued a proclamation stating that under the new tariff law the countries of Italy Great Britain Russia Spain Turkey and Switzerland are entitled to the minimum rate imposed by the act.
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Washington
Italy
Great Britain
Russia
Spain
Turkey
Switzerland
Gifts Pour In For Hattie LeBlanc In Jail Visit
Gloucester January reports that Hattie LeBlanc in East Cambridge jail, named in a murder indictment of Clarence F. Glover, has received gifts from a mysterious female donor. Relatives noted a Christmas delivery of a gold bracelet and silver belt buckle. Hattie hinted she will reveal more at the right time.
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Gloucester
Hattie LeBlanc
East Cambridge
Clarence F. Glover
Irene
William D. White
James B. McKay
Hattie
Glover
Auto Frauds in Customs New York
In New York the customs service faces disclosures about under valuing cars. Clerk Joseph P. McGrath is charged with defrauding the government of 450 dollars by lowering a vehicle’s value from 1850 to 80 dollars, reducing duty by 450 dollars. The case suggests a wider scheme damaging federal revenue.
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New York
Customs Service
Federal
Joseph P. McGrath
McGrath
B U Law Senior Smoker Highlights 1910 Class
The Boston University Law School class of 1910 held a senior smoker at the Phi Delta Phi rooms. Judge Thomas I L Lee of Providence and John P. Leahy spoke along with ex Congress man William S. McNary and Professor Archibald Boyd. Charles Alin chaired the event with committee members J Morrison J V Sullivan E Hershenson and J Gaffney assisting.
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B. U. Law School
Phi Delta Phi
Thomas IL. Lee
Providence
R. I
John P. Leahy
Suffolk Bar
William S. McNary
Archibald Boyd
Charles Alin
J. Morrison
Hyde Park
J. V. Sullivan
Middleboro
E. Hershenson
Roxbury
J. Gaffney
Salem
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Norris
Adams House Drug Store
Washington Street
M’donald
FR. Supple
Een Lorevyg
Geo 2
Tom Son
Glorge Newcome
Brookline Firemen's Relief Association
Gliss Olme Shutchelio
Frank F. Muldowney
E. Frank Proctor
Fayette F. Forbes
Meridian Bridge
Ey Dae
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cresson, Pa
Ella E. Askey
Baird
Wash
Sarah Leighton
TAFT
Harry Williams
House of Correction
A. Pilligrino
South End
Foreign Exchange Department
First National Bank
Franklin and
Congress
Morris & Butler
Summer Street
Colorado
California
St. Louis-Colorado Limited
Union Pacific
J. D. McBeath, N.E.P.A. Wabash R. R. Co
Mass
Willard Massey
Union Pacific R. R. Co
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