Eulogies for Hobart Fill Much of House Session
The House devoted most of its session to tributes for the late Vice-President Hobart. Speakers included Gardiner Stewart Parker Fowler Daly Mahon Ray Moody and others. After a census bill conference report was adopted an attempted indemnity bill for Manila cable damage was debated but not passed.
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Washington
Hobart
Gardiner
Stewart, Parker, Fowler
Tennessee
Griggs
Georgia
Manila
Dewey
Moody
Mass
Great Britain
England
Sichardt
Now Promises to Cause Much Discussion
The House committee on accounts will review salary and mileage for Mr. Roberts. About $100 for mileage and $100 for salary are conditionally due, but doubt remains on approval. The attorney general declined jurisdiction, and the comptroller of the treasury returned it to committee. The panel will seek the law to resolve the issue.
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Washington
Roberts
House Committee On Accounts
Attorney-General
Comptroller of the Treasury
Committee On Accounts
Congress Revises Nicaragua Canal Appropriation Plan
The House committee on interstate and foreign commerce reconsidered the Nicaragua Canal Hill today and altered the appropriation section to authorize $10,000,000 available with power to contract for the full excavation construction defence and completion of the canal at a total cost not exceeding $146,000,000.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Nicaragua Canal Hill
Jaffna College Funds Trustees Elect Officers
The annual meeting at 14 Beacon Street reviewed a flourishing college fund in Ceylon and India. Rev R C Hastings leads the college with trained American and native faculty. Elected officers: President W H Willcox, Secretary James L Burton, Treasurer Charles F Stratton, plus finance committee Alpheus H Hardy and Charles Theodore Russell.
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Jaffna College
Ceylon
Beacon
W. H. Willcox
D. D
James L. Burton
Charles F. Stratton
Cambridge
Alpheus H. Hardy
Charles Theodore Russell
Boston
Dorchester Man Injured In Electric Car Incident
Frank Harrington of 191 Kilton Street Dorchester was thrown from an electric car at Kneeland and Washington Streets yesterday and sustained contusions to the left knee and both sides of his body. He received treatment at the Emergency Hospital.
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Frank 9. Harrington
Kilton Street
Dorchester
Kneeland
Washington Streets
War Department Orders on Signal Corps Transfers and Travel Pay
The War Department issued orders filling signal corps vacancies by transferring officers under 30 who have at least two years service and a satisfactory exam. A second order provides 50 cents for every twenty miles of travel to discharged soldiers returning home.
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Washington
Signal Corps
No Ocean Lifter Sails as European Trade Dries Up
The city sees no steamers depart for Europe this week, leaving over 700 000 bushels of grain and vast cargoes idle. With only a few liners due next week and many ports shut, East Boston longshoremen and local suppliers face a stark halt to activity and revenue.
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Sachem
Liverpool
Alecto
Hull
Bostonian
Faylemore
London
Grecian
Glasgow
Etolia
Avonmouth
Eng
East Boston
Charlestown
Cunard, Johnston and Leyland Lines
Hoosac Tunnel
Mystic Docks
Elder-Dempster
Warren
Dominion, Furness
Wilson and Allan Lines
Charley Ballem
Truss Collapse Injures Worker on Boston Elevated Line
Charles Brown of 10 Hanley street was crushed yesterday morning at the Ball and Washington streets site while a steel truss was being raised. He sustained a compound fracture of both bones in the leg and was taken to City Hospital in serious condition.
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Charles Brown
Hanley Street
Boston
Ball and Washington Streets
Brown
City Hospital
Telegraphers Ball Ends in Social and Financial Success
The fifteenth annual hall of the Telegraphers Mutual Aid Association closed at 3 o'clock this morning after a concert and grand march led by A. V. Mann and Mrs. F. W. Adams. Committees were praised by guests for excellent arrangement. The report notes a favorable social and financial outcome.
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the Telegraphers’ Mutual Aid Association
Odd Fellows
A. V. Mann
F. W. Adams
Telegraphers Ball Promises Lively Night at Music Hall
The upcoming telegraphers annual dances will be held at Music Hall with numerous guests listed. Couples include Mr. and Mrs. C E B Ly LASL Frank Stevens, Dr. and Mrs. J Moloy, Mr. and Mrs. Mann, and many others across a long guest roster. The event centers on a festive gathering of society names and local figures.
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Hal
C. EB. Ly
Lasl
Frank Stevens
J Moloy
J. Connell
Mann
Susie G. Dunn
Wilzahbeth Buck Ellis Gordon
C. A. Malone
Reynolds
G. I. King
Anne L. Don
Dart
Tot Moran
Elmer Colby
F. J. Tarbox
Alice McKenna
Rose L. MciKen
Fred Turner
Charles MacCarth A. Hi. Parsons
P. I. Farrell
Joseph Coughlan
E. A. Noonan
Annie BE
Phillips
May Beamat Louis Solomon
J. Chan
M. C. Harrington
W. J. Morgan
William Schultz
Joe Hersey
J. P. Shields
Edward Donahue
Anna Petersen
Alice Gilrain
E Molloy
W. P. Munson
Harry Vrank
J. F. Biggane
May Weston
Congressman's Harbor Inquiry Reveals Unauthorized Deepening
Congressman Fitzgerald reports that New York Harbor surveys extended to 40 feet depth and 2000 feet width without congressional authorization. Chief Engineer Wilson confirms only 34 feet depth and 1500 feet width were approved. Boston merchants welcome the potential, as Fitzgerald plans further talks with Congressman Lawrence and General Wilson.
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Washington
Congressman Fitzgerald
New York
Congress
New York Harbor
Wilson
Mr. Fitzgerald
Board of Engineers
Fitzgerald
Boston Harbor
Colonel Suter
Carter
Peabody
Hopewell
Preston
Boston Merchants’ Committee
Arlington
Lawrence
Ohio AG rules against life and fire firm rule
The attorney general states that the $100,000 capital requirement for life fire marine stock fidelity and guarantee companies does not apply to accident and other casualty insurers. The opinion suggests Ohio may become a dumping ground for wild cat insurance firms according to the insurance commissioner.
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Columbus
Ohio
St Patrick's Day Banquet Planned for Irish Society
The Charitable Irish Society committee met at Parker House to plan the March 17 banquet marking its 165th anniversary. Patrick M. Keating presided as subcommittees assess details and report in about two weeks.
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Irish Society
Parker House
Patrick M. Keating
Coal for Warships Sent to Manila from Norfolk
The British steamship Emir cleared for Manila with 6500 tons of Pocahontas coal destined for American warships in the Philippines, sending relief to Manila’s maritime needs.
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Manila
Norfolk
Philippines
Fierce Northwest Gale Binds Coaster Fleet at Harbor
Vineyard Haven reports a fierce northwest gale at 8 30 p m driving the coaster fleet to harbor with no disasters yet reported.
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Vineyard
Vineyard Haven
Strong bicyclist endorses Postum as coffee substitute
A travelling Bicycle Gazette representative testifies that giving up tea and coffee for Postum Food Coffee restored health. He rode seventy five miles daily, crediting Postum for sustained energy and improved well being. He notes proper preparation and urges others to try it. Signed C A Jackson Marblehead Mass.
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Cycling Gazette
C. A. Jackson
Anderson St
Marblehead
Mass
Judge Dawsy Questions Liquor Squad Officers
Judge Henry S. Dewey rebuked Captain Brown and two liquor squad officers for alleged false testimony in a liquor case. The hearing centered on a warrant to search Madge Clifton’s 2 Yarmouth Street home, with officers admitting to prior application and deception. The defendant was discharged.
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Henrys. Dewey
Municipal Criminal Court
Captain Brown
Nquer Squad
Brown
Officer Lane
Augusta
Dewey
Madge Clifton
Yarmouth Street
Ashis
Lane
Essex Street
Judge Dewey
Omega Oil Back Pain Testimonial Promises Quick Relief
A consumer testimonial touts Omega Oil for weak backs and shoulders, claiming daily rubbing into the back restores strength and reduces pain. The letter notes personal back injury, repeated use, and a request for two additional bottles, enclosing $1.00. Signed GEO. H. THOMAS.
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Geo. H. Thomas
Bryan Visit Preparations Highlight Boston Events
Preparations for William Jennings Bryan's Boston visit intensify with rapid ticket demand for a Faneuil Hall banquet. Bryan travels from Washington to Providence then to Boston arriving Tuesday morning. He will speak in Providence Monday night then attend banquets and meetings at the American House Paine's house and Mechanics Hall with speakers including Lentz and Altgeld.
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W. J. Bryan
Faneuil Hall
Bryan
Washington
Providence
George Fred Williams
Democratic State Committee
Democratic National Committee
New England
Colonel Bryan
Lentz
Ohio
Altgeld
Illinois
Christopher T. Callahan
Democratic Committee
Paine
Mechanics’ Hall
John H. Lee
City Committee
A. C. Drinkwater
Strike at Lowell Hide and Tannery Continues
American Hide and Tannery Company workers in Lowell strike after management offer rejected without arbitration. Morning talks failed to secure wage increases or guarantees against lockout post stock clearance, leaving the dispute unresolved.
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Lowell
American Hide and Tannery Company
W. H. White, Sons & Co
Depew Fined 200 for Practising as Doctor in Massachusetts
William R. Depew was fined 200 in the Superior Criminal Court for posing as a physician without registration. He paid the fine after a judge's ruling. He treated two Northern children in Charlestown last November during an illness that led to one death.
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William R. Depew
Board of Registration In Medicine of
Massachusetts
Sheldon
Superior Criminal Court
Depew
James Northern
Charlestown
Ren
Mecca of the Tramps at Hawkins Street Home Amid Cold Night
Homeless people seek shelter at the Hawkins Street Home where tickets, issued at police stations, ran out by 9 PM. Chicago visitors describe frigid streets, while locals debate a former wealthy man’s status as he seeks warmth. Chelsea police probe a club apartment for gaming, but jurors find Edward Kincaid and John Gray not guilty.
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Hawkins Street
North End
Mecca
Chicago
McKinley
Washington
New York
Crescent Club members acquitted in illegal gaming case
In the Superior Criminal Court yesterday the Crescent Club of 206 Broadway Chelsea faced five defendants. Edward B. Kincaid and John Gray, charged with illegal gaming, were the only ones tried and both were acquitted as the remaining cases fell through.
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Crescent Club
Broadway
Chelsea
Superior Criminal Court
Edward B. Kincaid
John Gray
Fitchburg Plans Tudor 1.0 Wharf at Hoosac Docks
The Fitchburg railroad seeks to build a new wharf at Hoosac Tunnel docks in Charlestown and frame a bill to take Tudor Lot near Hoosac docks. The 100000 square foot site lies between Hoosac docks Wat Street and Charles River Avenue and would allow a slip for an ocean freighter. The road aims to speed traffic after being forced to use Mystic wharf of Boston & Maine, due to congestion.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Hoosac Docks
Wat Street
Harbor’ Commission
Charles River Avenue
Charlie Ever
Somme
Fitchburg
Mystic Wharf
Boston & Main
Housekeeper Sues for Wages in Clark Estate Case
Hester Perley sues for 21000 dollars claiming twenty years of services to G W Clark. She received 7387.40 from M C Page and others, administrators, in the third Superior Court session before Judge Richardson. The case details her role as housekeeper and nurse during Clark's illness and death in 189.
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Hester Perley
M C. Page
G. W. Clark
Superior Court
Richardson
Helgoland Disaster Search Chief Arrives in St John’s
Captain Meyer representing the New York agent of the steamer Helgoland arrives in St John’s to organize a regular search for wreck victims. He plans to depart Monday for the wreck site with requisites for identifying and interring the dead.
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ST. John’s, N. F
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Jaffna College Fund
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Mcconnell
Boylston St
WAR Department
White Dental Parlors
Washington St
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Ptankal
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
ST. James Council
Metropolitan Steamship Company Today
Herman Winter
Tarpaulin Cove
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R. E. Tobin
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J. J. Ryan
M. M. McKenna
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Wentworth
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C. M. Callahan
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T. R. Melville
Charles Morris
William Morris
Bloom
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Lillie Hogan
Walter E. Bunker
Hortense Buchanan
GC. A. Hart
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M. J. Holland
J. H. Irwin
H. B. Coughlan
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Telegraph Mutual Aid Association
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P. J. Fleming
St. James's Council Hall
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Ardarchu
Metropolitan Company
Wildcat Insurance
Charitable Irish Society
Judge Dawsy
Liquor Squad
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Omega
Lake Michigan
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Sid’’ West
George Incaid
Edward Kincaid
Jury
N. E. Botanic Depot
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John Walsh
Webster Avenue
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Foex Tremont Row
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Offic Square
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Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
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