Storm of anti trust bills hits Beacon Hill in Legislature
Legislature sees a barrage of anti trust measures modeled on Georgia law. Proposals by Senators Gallivan and Representatives George and Keenan aim to prohibit trust agreements, limit corporate power, and impose heavy penalties. The debate foreshadows a fierce fight with the Sugar Trust and other interests resisting the bills as a cold wind blows through State House corridors.
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Young’s Hotel
Burns Night Pleasures With Vocalists And A Highland Reel
A Burns night program featured Miss Jennie Corea and others performing Highland songs and dances. Rev. Charles Cameron delivered a prophetic Burns address praising liberty and revolting against clerical narrowness, while the grand march closed the night with hundreds dancing to Burns inspired tunes.
Burns Day in New York Celebrated by Caledonian Club
The Caledonian Club held its Burns anniversary in Teutonia Assembly rooms New York on January 25 with dining wining and singing. About 500 attended as Chief James Robb welcomed guests and Rev David Mitchell gave grace. David Kay spoke on the haggis as a piper led the waiter procession. A toast to the poet was observed in silence. Robert Grant sang traditional songs including There Was a Lad Born in Kyle and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Teutonia
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Steam pipe explosion disrupts Foster Grammar School
Yesterday afternoon a steam pipe burst at Foster Grammar School in Somerville causing escaping steam to fill nearly all rooms. Teachers kept order and dismissed the pupils in good form despite a near panic among the children.
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City discusses cost options for East Boston ferry plant
A municipal meeting weighed a full plant at over $50 000 or a partial setup around $20 000 while current costs run $70 000 annually for composition and press work. An assigned one week communication and two Aldermanic orders on East Boston ferries were approved, calling for plans for a propeller ferry and a new head house for South Ferry on the East Boston side.
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View of Citizens Holds City Clerk in Poor Regard
Senator Martin M. Lomasney endorses the Curtis era finance commission critique of City Clerk Galvin calling it the worst managed department. He says Galvin’s election marks a triumph for Republican insiders and urges a civic audit. The exchange continues with Alderman Presho declining comment.
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City appeals for aid as record cold grips residents
Extreme fuel and food shortages amid a severe cold wave. Mayor Swift issued a relief proclamation urging $100,000 in donations as 76 people suffer frostbite or freezing. Shelters open police distribute aid. soup houses planned. church and Salvation Army mobilize.
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Suffering in St. Louis Amid Severe Cold Wave
The January cold wave left over 400 people sheltered at police stations in St. Louis as temperatures plunged across the region. Reports show the cold extended to Texas and the Rocky Mountains with 60 degree drops in Missouri and widespread crop and fruit damage. Oklahoma Arkansas and northern Texas saw temperatures fall 30 to 70 degrees. western Texas faced blizzard conditions and potential cattle losses. Kansas records suggest the worst cold in two years.
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Severe cold grips Fremont as gas supply fails
Fremont Ohio residents endured a 14 below zero morning with a temporary natural gas outage. The cold forced many to stay in bed for warmth as crews worked to restore gas service.
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