Duty On Foreign Catches Raises U S Fisheries Duty
The Treasury Department set a major customs rule clarifying that fish caught abroad and landed in U S ports by American fishermen will not be free of duty. If the catching vessel has an American master and crew, fish bought from foreign fishermen remain duty free. Otherwise such fish are taxed.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Board of General Appraisers
Customs Court
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
Harvard Doctor Seeks Rest in Los Angeles
Dr. George Gray Sears of Harvard Medical School arrived from Boston for health recovery. The professor, now in Los Angeles, was weakened by the cross country trip and remains confined to his Alexandra Hotel room with wife Mrs. Sears. His relapse is not serious and he hopes to be up again in a few days.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Boston
George Gray Sears
Harvard Medical School
Alexandra Hotel
Radicalism on Beacon Hill fears rise of union influence
A Boston employers group forwards a confidential letter warning that radicalism could engulf Beacon Hill this winter. The misive asserts Governor supports frenzied emotionalism and urges all employers to pledge action, opposing closed shops and boycotts while defending private and public liberty.
Peruna Remedy Praised by Napoleon Resident
David Meekison of Napoleon reports strong relief from thirty years of catarrh after using Peruna. He believes extended use will finish eradicating the long standing disease.
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David Meekison
Napoleon, Oo
Peruna Restored Health Accounts From Iowa and Michigan Patients
Letters from Council Bluffs Iowa and Oceana County Michigan describe Peruna restoring health after store confinement and chronic stomach catarrh. The Iowa writer reports immediate improvement and five bottles restoring complete health. The Michigan case notes prior typhoid, sour stomach, and cure after three to four bottles allowing normal meals.
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C. N. Peterson
South Main Street
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Massachusetts Employers Fight Radicalism Pressure Amid Political Crisis
A Massachusetts business association urges decisive action against rising radicalism as Governor and party members align with labor forces. Employers are asked to pledge support, answer questions, and recruit influential citizens to oppose proposed legislation, with confidential participation guaranteed.
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Beacon Hill
Senate
Massachusetts
George R. Hugo
Albion P. Pease
Broad Street
Boston
Sena
Commonwealth
Chelsea to Have New Schoolhouse
The Board of Control orders a new three quarter size schoolhouse on Fourth street beside the 24 room Williams School built last year to relieve crowding. About 1000 children have faced half time or no schooling due to insufficient space. Kilham Hopkins of Boston to prepare the plans immediately.
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Chelsea
Board of Control
Fourth Street
Williams School
Williams
Cary School
Kilham & Hopkins of
Boston
New Haven Plans 30000 Investment in Middleboro Freight
The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad will spend 30000 to improve Middleboro freight service and build three macadamized street extensions near the depot. The freight shed will be moved 500 feet closer to the station, its capacity to handle freight cars will be quadrupled, and the shed will be renovated with new offices.
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Middleboro
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Agreement Cuts Customs Duties Between United States and Canada
Within two weeks of the Canadian reciprocity commission's Washington start, the executive branches of the US and Canada have agreed on substantial reductions in customs duties on a range of natural and manufactured goods.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Representative Washburn Announces Speaker Candidacy
Representative Robert Washburn of Worcester announced his candidacy for Speaker of the House for 1912 last night. He declared he would seek the post as a reformist candidate aiming to lead the Republican majority in the coming session.
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Robert Washburn
Worcester
House of Representatives
Commissioners Discuss Canadian Reciprocity Tariff Plans
State Department officials meet to compare schedules and avoid future construction conflicts. They withhold product details until sessions end and a formal announcement follows. The approach may shift from a treaty to legislative action to align tariff rates for Canadian products. The conference is expected to close negotiations tomorrow.
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State Department
Congress
Senate
House
Early speakership race heats up with several candidates
The speakership contest opens with multiple contenders. Grafton Cushing is holding lunches with lawmakers to discuss his bid, while Roger Wolcott of Milton and James F. Cavanagh of Everett are actively pursuing the position, following calls to challenge Speaker Walker.
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Washburn
Grafton Cushing
Roger Wolcott
Milton
James F. Cavanagh
Everett
Walker
Violin Larceny Suspect Guilty in Maine Pursuit
Charles J. Cross, 28, found guilty of larceny of a 3400 violin owned by Gustaf Fiedler, brother of Max Fiedler of the Symphony Orchestra. He faces sentencing Monday after a yearlong police chase across Bangor, Dexter, East Boston, New York, and a Maine woods hamlet. Cross, previously a seaman and lumberman, had studied violin with Fiedler on Columbus Avenue.
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Charles J. Cross
Gustaf Fiedler
Max Fiedler
Cross
Bangor
Dexter
Boston
New York
Maine Woods
Ripley
Irwin
Division 5
Fiedler
Columbus Avenue
Norton Cleared in Manslaughter Case in Waltham
A jury in East Cambridge's Superior Criminal Court found William A Norton not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Louis Lieberman a Waltham junk dealer. Norton had been accused of failing to lower gates at the Elm Street crossing on September 14, leading to Lieberman’s death.
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Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
White
William A. Norton
Waltham
Governor proposes major budget cuts across departments
The governor unveils a $500000 economy plan affecting judicial clerical staff and multiple commissions. Notable cuts include $8000 for the Conciliation and Arbitration Board and $1000 in Secretary Olin’s department, with several agencies facing reductions ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Highway and Health bodies request large sums while the Railroad Commission is exempt. The province laws publication faces a $9600 risk amid funding debates.
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Olin
Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Walker
Railroad Commission
Highway Commission
The
Fish and Game Commission
State Board of Health
Military Department
Excise Board Denies Lodge Influence in Lodge Re election
The Bos ton Excise Board issued a formal denial of claims that any member used influence to aid Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s re election. The statement says two members do not know Martin Curley and three recall no Curley appearance. Board members defend procedures and say unmerited requests are dismissed or referred for formal action.
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Excise Board
City of
Boston
Ezra H. Baker
Henry Cabot Lodge
Martin Curley
Michael Murray
Curley
Murray
Lodge
Martin P. F. Curley
Police Department
Frederick Emery
Charles Street
Cambridge political and business figure Hans L. Carstein dies
Hans L. Carstein 65 of Cambridge died of apoplexy at home 66 Coggswell avenue yesterday morning. A German-born immigrant, he rose in Cambridge politics serving on the Common Council in 1899 and 1900 and as an alderman 1901 to 1906. He advocated Cambridge subway. He leaves wife, three sons Lorenzo Gustav Hans Jr and daughter Gretchen.
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Hans L. Carstein
Cambridge
Coggswell Avenue
Germany
Lorenzo
United States Navy
Gustav and
Hans, Jr
Gretchen
Bostonian Society Elects Norcross and Manning
The Bostonian Society board met in the Old State House and elected Grenville H. Norcross as president and Frank H. Manning as vice president for the coming year with Manning as the re elected VP.
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The
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Grenville H. Norcross
Frank H. Manning
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