Tytus Proposes Real Merger Bill In Legislature
Rep R deP Tytus of Tyringham introduces a bill to legalize holdings of the New Haven and to permit the Boston & Maine to buy trolley stock. The measure follows Attorney General Malone’s report as merger and anti merger factions split the Legislature. Signers include George A McLean for Public Transportation Improvement Association and other corporate figures.
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New Haven Holdings
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Dep. Tytus
Tyringham
Tytus
Malone
Lawmakers Debate Mergers and Rail Penalties in State House
Representative Harry Leonard introduces a bill to fine and jail railroad officials who disobey merger bans. Norman White seeks information from the Railroad Commission on New Haven steam and trolley holdings post Supreme Court ruling while opposing hasty action. Tytus claims the New Haven lacks direct trolley stock interest and denies control of New England Securities. Talks surface on reenacting the Cole anti merger bill as postponement, and lawmakers clash over charter legality. House rules defeats travel and absent member recording changes, affecting committee travel. Anti labor bills appear, including measures against employer discrimination and coercion of workers to join unions. Parks refiles the English workmen compensation text. Chief Justice Aiken requests one trial justice for capital cases. Mayor Hibbard seeks old age pensions for 5000 workers costing about 75000 annually.
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Harry Leonard
Roxbury
Norman White
The
Railroad Commission
New Haven
Supreme Court
White
Tytus
New England Securities & Investment Company
Frank P. Burnham
John H. Wells
Aiken
Superior Court
General Court
Hibbard
Myron Pierce
Petition Seeks Return of Elevated Trains for Boston Subway
Businessmen near Tremont Street and Seollay Square file a petition asking resumption of elevated trains through the subway. They claim injuries to real estate and business from the Washington Street tunnel opening and urge legislation to restore and improve transportation for Greater Boston. Henry C. Brine is named in the filing.
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Tremont Street
Seollay ‘Square
Washington Street Tunnel
Seollay Square
California Fig Syrup Co Publishes Full Ingredient Statement
The company asserts that full disclosure of all components is provided with every package to gain public confidence and physician approval. It emphasizes a pure process, California figs for taste, and medicinal ingredients derived from beneficial plants, urging buyers to seek genuine California Fig Syrup Co products only.
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California Fig Syrup Co
California
Last-Minute Petitions Loom For 1909 General Court
Tonight at five o'clock is the final filing time for petitions for legislation. The expected 1000 proposals cover city overhauls, transit tunnels, and public works. Bills include fine for nonvoter duty, vehicle registry for all conveyances, licensing for baby carriages, Essex county farmer training, bond requirements for collection agencies, and local option liquor districts with Luce opposing the anti saloon position.
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General Court
House
Senate
Boston
E. Gerry Brown
Brown
Draper
Frank Hurtubis
Essex County
Richard Humphreys
Robert Luce
House Votes for Two Big Battleships
The House advanced a naval funding bill amid debate over the Finley amendment and overall defense spending. Tawney warned against a $24 million battleship outlay amid peacetime, while Hepburn pressed for stronger naval strength and Cockran warned of anti-Japanese sentiment and racial tensions. The measure, amended to cap colliers at $900,000 each, passed at $135 million with marines not restored to ships.
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Cockran
New York
Hepburn
West
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
Tokio
Japan
Navy Department
Myr. Fitzgerald
Senator Flint on California Japan Policy
Senator Flint of California said the situation is not pointing to a break with Japan nor imminent hostile legislation. He noted no present danger of such action by the state legislature but warned the issue will need handling in the future and observed that Japanese are still migrating to the United States in large numbers.
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Congress
United States
Washington
California
Flint
Japan
Lincoln Way Memorial and February 12 Holiday Proposed
The Senate adopted a joint resolution declaring February 12 a special legal holiday and proposing a survey for a Washington to Gettysburg highway named The Lincoln Way. It does not commit Congress to construction. Final action on the legislative bill included a rejected $75,000 President salary limit amid a $100,000 amendment.
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Washington
Gettysburg
Lincoln Way
Abraham Lincoln
Senate
Congress
Relations With Japan Dominate White House Talks
President Roosevelt meets Californians and discusses California anti Japanese bills. Officials express cautious optimism that California measures may be suspended for two years, reducing friction with Japan while awaiting legislative action next Wednesday.
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Washington
Japan
California
White House
Japan Says Not Preparing for War Amid Budget Review
In TORIO on January 22 the Diet budget committee heard cabinet remarks on the economy. Viscount Terauchi, Secretary of War, said expenditures totaling 107,000,000 yen were postponed and that the department aims to cut spending. He urged disabusing the world of the notion that Japan plans for war.
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Torio
Diet
Viscount Terauchi
Japan
Hobson Warns War With Japan Likely If Navy Not Sent
Congressman Richmond Hobson, speaking at Harvard, says war with Japan is certain unless President Roosevelt orders the battleship fleet into the Pacific immediately. He urged swift action to deter aggression and protect national interests.
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Hobson
Harvard
Richmond P. Hobson
Japan
Roosevelt
Pacific
Harvard President Eliot Guest of Honor at Dartmouth Banquet
President Eliot appeared as guest of honor at a Dartmouth Alumni Association banquet honoring President Tucker who will vacate his chair after a successor is chosen. Tucker spoke on leadership and retirement while Eliot reflected on plans for Harvard and higher education. Over 400 alumni attended as toasts were offered and admiration for Eliot's tenure was voiced.
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Dartmouth
Boston
Somerset
Tucker
Eliot
Harvard
Starvard
Dartmouth Alumni Association
Eirot
Isaac H. Clarke
Charles A. Prouty
Stevens
FE. K. Hall
J. A. Brown
Earthquake Affects 184 Towns in Italy United States Aid Noted
Rome reports that 184 towns and villages were shaken by the quake, with over a million residents affected. Some villages remain cut off as residents flee to rural areas. Milazzo welcomes aid from the United States aboard the Celtic, and a quarter of Milazzo will be renamed America in gratitude.
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Rome
Milazzo
United States
America
Quake Relief Funds Grow With New Contributions
Nearly $1000 was added yesterday to Massachusetts relief funds aiding Italian sufferers in Sicily and Calabria. Total contributions reach $178,056.19 with $145,981.20 in the State fund and $22,074.89 in the Red Cross fund. New gifts include Societa Grottesa di Mutuo Soccorsoe Ben $100.00 and Maria S. S. di Carpignano $200.00 from the Citizens of Uxbridge $143.50.
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Massachusetts
Sicily
Calabria
Red Cross
APRN
Societa Grottesa di Mutuo Soccorsoe
Fire at Phillips school annex sparks police clue
A clue to the arsonist who set fire to the Phillips school annex Thursday morning was found by the State police. Boston officers joined the investigation and an arrest is expected soon as detectives Smith and Proctor supervise the case with Deputy Chief Neal.
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Phillips School
Boston
Joy Street Station
Neal
State Police
Smith
Proctor
State Force
Bowdoin Alumni Banquet Highlights $650000 in Gifts
Bowdoin College finances were described as sound after a speech by Professor Frank Lin C Robinson at the New York alumni dinner. He noted that bequests totaling 650000 received in the last two years enable the college to meet all expenses.
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New York
Franklin C. Robinson
Department of Chemistry
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin Alumni Association of New York
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Copy
An advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy for red weak weary and watery eyes. It claims the marine formula soothes eye pain and provides relief.
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Marine
Mrs Draper Attends Fannie Ward Reception in Boston
Mrs Eben S Draper appeared publicly for the first time since being dubbed first lady of the State at a Vendome reception for English actress Miss Fannie Ward. The Pro fessional Women's Club hosted with Miss Marion H Brazier receiving alongside Mrs Draper Mrs Curtis Guild Jr and Mrs George A Hibbard among the notable attendees including Mrs Victor Herbert and Mrs Roger Wolecott.
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Draper
Fannie Ward
Eben S. Draper
Joe Lewis
London
Professional Women’s Club
Marion H. Brazier
Curtis Guild, Jr
George
Frank McDonald Boston Globe Engraver Dies at Cambridge Home
Frank McDonald a longtime Boston Globe engraver and Popular Photo Engravers Union member died after several weeks illness at his Cambridge home on Hampshire street. He leaves his mother two sisters and three brothers. Funeral service set for Monday morning.
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Frank McDonald
Boston Globe
Hampshire Street
Cambridge
McDonald
Photo-Engravers’ Union
Bartlett
Loring Avenue
Salem
Ziba L. Bartlett
Forest Hills
South Station
Ellsworth
Lenth
Roxbury
Geor Leath
Royce
Warwick Street
McAvoy
Everett
Joseph R
James F
Catherine FE. McAvoy
Boston
Maurice Do. O'Connell
Jackson Avenue
Tate
Peaslee
Adora Eliza
William H. Peaslee
Greenville Street
Ruddy
Hosband
Grace Ruddy
Ag Mt. Pleasant Avenue
J. Patrick's Church
Dudley Street
San Francisco
Cal
Tufts
Revere
Anne E
John Russell Tufts
Church of the Imp
Buckley
Mitchell is cheered by miners at UMWA convention
John Mitchell appeared before 1300 delegates at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis as a hero of labor, receiving wild cheers and tears from miners. He spoke about jail sentences for Gompers Morrison and the law, urging solidarity and continued organizing. Samuel Gompers sent greetings urging a strong convention.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Tomilson Hall
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
Wright
District of Columbia
Organized Labor
Stay in the game Telegram backs AFL legal fight
The United Mine Workers of America urge President Gompers to persist in the Buck Stove & Range contempt case and the sentences for Gompers Mitchell and Morrison. The telegram says three hundred thousand black diamond artists support the AFL in the legal battle. Signed T. L. Lewis President.
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Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Gompers
American Federation of Labor Today
Federation of Labor
Buck Stove & Range Company
Messrs. Gompers
Mitchell and Morrison
Wright
District Supreme Court
T. L. Lewis
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