Judge Frees Contractor in Eight Hour Law Case
Judge Ely ruled Andrew M. Cusick, contractor for a sewer in Copley Square and St James Street Back Bay, not guilty of violating the eight hour law. The charge claimed night watchman George Stas started late and stood watch until the following morning crew arrived. The defense argued night watchman is not a working man under the act since hours were not continuous and part of the time covered grounds nearby.
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Ely
Municipal Court
Andrew M. Cusick
Copley Square
St. James Street
Back Bay
Mr. Cusick
George Stas
Stas
Stomaching Relief with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
The advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick remedy for stomach tightness indigestion and related symptoms. It claims benefits after meals improved appetite better sleep and pleasant disposition. It notes availability at drug stores a 50 cent price and offers a free trial package from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Defeat Threatens Grand Trunk Admission Bill in Boston Port Fight
The Grand Trunk petition for Boston port admission faces defeat in the House as the measure, introduced without due advertisement, would require a four-fifths vote to proceed. Efforts to sway Robert Washburn of Worcester, ex-chairman of railroads, have failed, and Speaker Cushing’s committee reported no progress.
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Grand Trunk
Boston
Robert Washburn
Worcester
Lawmakers Debated Grand Trunk Bill amid Party Tensions
A rules suspension was proposed to admit the Grand Trunk bill to the Legislature. Washburn voiced strong opposition, despite his history of opposing the New Haven railroad merger and the railroad holding bill. The contest hinges on securing four fifths in the House.
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Rules Committee
House
Washburn
New Haven
Boston Chamberof Commerce backs Grand Trunk charter plan
At the annual meeting in Boston the chamber unanimously endorsed the Grand Trunk Railway’s charter, urging support from legislators. George S. Smith led a strong vote for the forthcoming directors, with assets listed at 588,718.12 and 400,000 in membership certificates.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Grand Trunk Railroad Company
Boston
Southern New England
Grand Trunk Railway
New England
Transportation Committee
Board of Directors
George S. Smith
Alexander Whiteside
Albion H. Brown
J. Randolph Coolidge, Jr
Henry S
Chamber
Collins wins Governor's Council seat in Boston race
Ex Representative Edward D. Collins of South Boston was elected to the Governor's Council to fill the place of John Quinn Jr. Collins won 133 of 179 votes with Patrick B. Carr receiving 33 and Edward L. Logan seven. Senate ballot follows. term ends in fall.
Cascarets Promise Overnight Liver and Bowel Cleansing
Advertisements claim Cascarets will cleanse the liver and bowels, relieving a furred tongue indigestion and foul taste. The 10 cent box supposedly works while you sleep and keeps stomach and bowels regulated for months, appealing to adults and children alike.
Bryan backs Wilson in Harper's Weekly dispute
William J. Bryan supports Governor Wilson in his split with Colonel Harvey and Henry Watterson. In a public letter from the East Bryan defends Wilson's move to remove his name from Harper's Weekly columns.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Harvey
Henry Watterson
New Jersey
Harper’s Weekly
Mr. Bryan
Break between Wilson and Harvey Shows Public Rift
The split reveals that men with opposite views on public questions cannot cooperate. Colonel Harvey, once a Wilson supporter, now undermines his candidacy. Wilson calls Harvey’s support a liability and hints at further desertions as the political landscape shifts.
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Wilson
Harvey
Mr. Wilson
New Jersey
Colonel Harvey
Ananias
Taft Renominated in Oklahoma Fourth District Victory
Taft supporters win the Fourth Congressional District Republican convention in Colgate Oklahoma over Roosevelt backers. Edward Perry led the Roosevelt campaign with dramatic stunts including a Roosevelt balloon and a Rough Rider boy in stage show. Taft backers secured the chair and the canvassed votes show Taft ahead.
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Colgate
Okla
Taft
Fourth
Roosevelt
Edward Perry
Perry
Teddy
Taft Wins Yale Republican Vote. Wilson Chosen by Democrats
At Yale University on January 23, Yale students cast ballots with Taft the top Republican choice and Roosevelt trailing. Democrats preferred Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey as their pick.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Taft
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Real Hair Growth Breakthrough Promises Quick Results
Radizene, a new hair treatment marketed as a simple, safe remedy for baldness dandruff gray hair and itchy scalp, claims rapid merit recognition. The Boston Post offer guarantees satisfaction or money back and a $100 reward with free information upon sending a coupon.
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Radizene Laboratory
Boston Post
Dept. 208
Scranton
Baldwin Ousted After Technical Disqualification
After votes were cast for Governor Simeon BE Baldwin, he was removed on technical grounds. The incident caused immediate uncertainty about the election results and sparked a review of ballot procedures and candidate qualification.
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Simeon BE. Baldwin
Missouri Governor backs Theodore Roosevelt for president
Jefferson City Mo January 23 Governor Hadley issued a statement declaring his support for Theodore Roosevelt as the Republican presidential candidate He said information from across the state shows a large majority of Republicans favor Roosevelt’s nomination and a large majority of people favor his election.
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Jefferson City
Hadley
Theodore Roosevelt
Lodge Art Bill Reintroduced for American Academy
Washington January 23 The Henry Cabot Lodge bill creating an American Academy of Arts and Letters has been reintroduced in Congress by Representative Slayden of Texas. It was referred to the committee on library.
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Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Congress
Slayden
Texas
Committee On Library
Troops Readied as Belfast Tensions Rise
In Belfast Ireland on January 23 regiments of cavalry and infantry were ordered to ready themselves to move at short notice due to escalating passion among Nationalists and Unionists over home rule. Unionists threaten to block Ulster Hall where the demonstration will occur provoking Liberals and Nationalists to brace for trouble as merchants plan to board up properties near the hall.
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Belfast
Ireland
Ulster Hall
28 Year Suit for Millions Heads to Court of Appeals
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals will decide counter appeals by American Bell Telephone and Western Union in a $7 000 000 suit for telephone rentals. Judge William L. Putnam with Judges Aldrich and Brown set the equity basis as the broader issue rather than contract. The case has played out in Massachusetts federal courts for 28 years.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
American Bell Telephone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Nate Rower
William L. Putnam
Aldrich
Brown
Massachusetts
Western Union Bell patent case heads to Appellate Court
The 1879 contract gave Western Union 2 percent of rentals and licenses from speaking telephones and stock in exchanges. Western Union seeks 5.9 million cash and 38,188 shares. Bell asks to affirm $3,141,529.11 cash and 88,188 shares. American Telephone & Telegraph now holds a large Western Union stake worth about 30 million dollars.
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Western Union
Bell Company
United States Circuit Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Colt
Telephone Company
American Telephone &Telegraph Company
American Bell Company
Mannes Recital Appeals With Wolf Ferrari Sonata In Boston
An audience at Steinert Hall in Boston heard Clara and David Mannes perform in the season finale recital. The slow movement of Wolf Ferrari's A minor sonata debuted here and impressed with its clarity and thoughtful presentation. The Bach sonata impressed for breadth and tone quality from both musicians.
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Jhear Clara
David Mannes
Boston
Steinert Hall
Wolf-Ferrari
Mozart
Rossini
Agaiim
Pictures at Keith's Cardinal Farley Arrival Shown
The first moving pictures of Cardinal Farley's New York arrival will be shown at B F Keith's Theatre tomorrow afternoon in Boston. The footage covers his landing from the Rome steamer and related ceremonies.
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Cardinal Farley
New York City
Boston
B. F. Keith
Cardinal
Rome
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