Telegraph bill aims at state control of rates and service
Representative John J. Whipple of Brockton filed a bill to place telegraph firms under the supervision of the state gas and electric light commissioners. The measure, joining its companion telephone bill, sets rate and service oversight, book exams, witness summons, and hearings on municipal complaints. The bill moves to the mercantile affairs committee for hearings.
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John J. Whipple
Brockton
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Porter
Lynn
Ward 13 Ward 18 caucus nominates candidate
Ward 13 caucus in Ward 18 to nominate a representative. Three candidates: Corporal Fred C. Mahoney of the Ninth Regiment, James J. Waalen, and John W. O Neil. Mahoney served in Santiago and earned corporal rank. his wartime service is noted.
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James T. Mahoney, Jr
Fred C. Mahoney
Company
Ninth Regiment
Santiago
James J. Waalen
John W. O'Neil
Mahoney
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Advertises Curing Bronchitis and Quinsy
A vintage ad claims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup subdues bronchitis and quinsy and cures laryngitis in girls, presenting a bold medical promise amid period medical quackery.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Grip Remedy
A newspaper blurb urges readers to treat early grip with Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. It describes grip symptoms and touts the whiskey as a government acknowledged, physician recommended stimulant used for decades to fortify the system and halt early illness.
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America
Senate debates admiral promotions over Sampson and Schley
The Senate met in executive session to discuss the merits of promoting Admirals Sampson and Schley and other officers from Santiago campaign ranks. Debate centered on favoritism, clarity of records, and whether Schley deserved advancement over Sampson, with votes on the Butler documents and postponement for Navy records.
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Senate
Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Butler
Hale
Gorman
Wellington
Maryland
Navy Department
Lindsay
Pettigrew
Perkins
Money
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Chandler
Lodge
Admiral Schley
Commodore Watson
Platt
War Investigating Commission
Naval Committee
Enate
Higginson
Massachusetts
Hoar
Codman Attacks Shipbuilders for Charity Policy
Captain John Codman of Boston told the House committee on merchant marine that shipbuilders beg for national charity. He named prominent builders and owners, criticized the market policy, and urged a free ship policy as best for the public sailors and shipping.
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Washington
John Codman
Boston
House Committee On Merchant Marine
Hanna-Payne
Devonshire says relations with U S never more friendly
At the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce banquet the Duke of Devonshire declared that the Queen and foreign nations enjoy unusually friendly ties. He suggested the throne speech may praise improved relations with the United States and noted Britain’s strengthened links with Germany Italy and Russia while France crisis eased prospects for a settlement.
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Birmingham
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Duke of Devonshire
Council of Ministers
Foreign Office
United States
Atlantic
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Russia
France
Republican Club of Massachusetts Holds Annual Meeting
The Republican Club of Massachusetts met at 19 Milk Street yesterday at 4 o clock. Col William O D Sohier of Beverly presided and the executive committee report was read by chairman Hon George v L Meyer.
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Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Milk Street
William 0D. Sohier
Beverly
George v. L. Meyer
Hamilton Republican Club Holds War Service and Elections
The Hamilton Republican Club reported its members aided relief societies during the war, surpassing any club activity in service to country and club. Treasurer A L Devens reported receipts of 4927.43 and expenditures of 4709.45, balance 217.43. Elihu B Hayes of Lynn was elected president with Augustus Gardner of Hamilton as secretary and A Lithgow Devens as treasurer. Hayes warned against political bossism and costly government, urging currency reform and debt restraint.
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Hamilton
Republican Club
A.L. Devens
Elihu. B. Hayes
Lynn
Augustus P. Gardner
A. Lithgow Devens
Hayes
Colon's Railroad Strike Keeps Docks Guarded
In Colón Colombia on January 23, soldiers remained posted at docks and railroad sites as the strike persists. Both ends of the line are now blocked with workers demanding pay of 1 dollar gold per day amid a rising exchange rate of 1.70 percent.
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Colon
Colombia
Mordecai Lodge Holds Fourteenth Annual Ball at Minot Hall
About 400 attendees gathered for the Mordecai Lodge No. 39 annual ball at Minot Hall last evening. The grand march was led by floor director Mir Samuel Hirsch and Mrs Hirsch, with Mr and Mrs M Corwin as the second couple.
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Mordecai Lodge No. 39
Independent Order of Sons of Benjamin
Minot Hall
Mir
Samuel Hirsch
Hirsch
M. Corwin
New York Stock Exchange hits record day on Jan 2 market surge
The New York market led a global rally with bond trades totaling 9,046,000 and 1,620,615 shares, while Boston saw smaller activity. The era's copper and mining chatter centers on Lake Superior ventures under Standard Oil, including Miners' Copper Company with 60,000 of 100,000 shares offered at 20 each.
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The
Stock Exchange
Boston
Miners’ Copper Company
Lake Superior
Standard Oil
Treasury
Bigelow-Lewisohn
Chase & Barstow and
Brown, Riley & Co
Thomas W. Lawson
New York Stock Exchange
Cochiti Gold Mining Company
United States
Johnson No. 2
Alfred Meade
Marquette
Mich
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Dalota
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Winona
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Flint Steel
Victoria
Ridge
Mass
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Belt
Central
National
Quincy
Quincy Mining Company
Mahala
Leadville
Col
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State Street
P. C. Shull
A. N. Parlin
Fortuna Gold Mining Company
California
London
Lake
Calumet
General Electric
American Loan and Trust Company
Rhode Island Copper Company
Santa Fe
Bingham
Rhode Island
Pawnee
Trimountain
Boston Land Co
Butte
Montana
Franklin
Isle Royale
Arcadia
Long Centennial
New Santa Fe Mining Company
James Chynoweth
Centennial
Old Colony
Tecumseh
Freedman Levey Wedding at Legion of Honor Hall
Miss Lena Freedman daughter of Mr and Mrs David H Freedman wed Mr Sidney F P Levey last night at Legion of Honor Hall 200 Huntington Avenue The ceremony was led by Rabbi Rafael Lasker with Miss Fannie Freedman serving as maid of honor.
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Legion of Honor Hall
Huntington Avenue
Lena Freedman
David H. Freedman
Sidney FP. Levey
Rabbi Raphael Lasker
Fannie Freedman
Fayne Strahan Moore Bail Increased in Two Charges
Judge Bookstaver in New York Supreme Court raises Fayne Strahan Moore bail from 4000 to 6000 on the charge of badgering Martin Mahon and sets an additional 1600 bond on a larceny accusation.
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New York
Bookstaver
Supreme Court Today
Fayne Strahan Moore
Martin Mahon
Iowa Representative Introduces Anti Polygamy Congress Bill
Representative Clark of Iowa introduces a bill barring polygamists from serving as U S Senators or Representatives. It states no person living in or practicing polygamy may be eligible for Congress and that evidence of polygamy will establish the fact. The act would take effect immediately.
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Apsey
Cambridge
Chadwick
Newton
Boston
Cullinane
Lawrence
Davis
Amesbury
Spain
Everett
Washington
Clark
Iowa
House of Congress
United States
Albany House Adopts Resolution on Seating Reps with Polygamy
In Albany on January 23 the House adopted a resolution memorializing Congress not to seat any Representatives who may be identified with polygamy or who may have a superfluity of wives.
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Albany
N. Y
House
Congress
Soldier Benefit Concert Planned for James F McGinn
A Lyceum Hall meeting in East Boston formed a committee to organize a testimonial and benefit concert for James F McGinn of Company H Ninth Regiment M V M still recovering from illness contracted at Santiago. The benefit will be held Sunday evening February 19 at Lyceum Hall. Officers chosen are Marshall Brown chairman Councilman Joseph F Hickey secretary and Patrick C Donovan treasurer.
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James F. McGinn
Ninth Regiment
Santiago
Boston
Marshall Brown
Joseph F. Hickey
Patrick C. Donovan
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