Ex‑Governor Long as a Republican delegate for Chicago
Massachusetts lawmakers from both houses voiced strong support for ex Governor John D. Long as delegate at large to the Chicago Republican national convention. Senators and representatives praised his stature and said he would be an able and fitting representative of Massachusetts.
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John D. Long
Post
George R. ‘Jones
Senate
Massachusetts
McKinley
Lowell
Chickering
Chicago
Goff
Sampson
Springfield
Long
Ter
Kimball
Newburyport
Wood
Somerville
Monroe
Worcester
Wallace
Fitchburg
How of
Haverhill
Newton of
Everett
Luce
Gardner
Nantucket
Pattison
Cape
Pierce
Milton
Garfield
Brockton
Walker
Brookline
Hunt
Joshua B. Holden
Michael J. Murray
Republican Party
James J. Myers
George Holden Tinkham
Melvin C. Adams
Japan presses for swift response to Russia note war risk grows
Tokyo signals to Baron DeRosen that an answer to Japan’s note is soon due. Officials expect decisive action within days as public temper pushes for an ultimatum or possible war. Key sticking points include Japanese settlements in Manchuria and fortification of Corea Straits restricting Japan’s ingress and egress.
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Tokio
Baron DeRosen
Japan
Russia
Mote
Corea
Manchuria
Sea of Japan
Straits of
Japanese troops guard Pyongyang amid looting fears
SEOUL reports 100 armed Japanese sent to Pyongyang to protect natives as houses are said to be looted by Corean soldiers and police disguised as robbers. The Emperor invites five French and Belgian civilians as bodyguards while questioning his stance amid Japanese scrutiny of royal loyalty to Russia.
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Seoul
Pyongyang
House Orators Share Hands In Washington Debate
In Washington on January 26, Mr. Boutell Republican addressed the House for two hours replying to minority leader Mr. Williams Mississippi. Williams replied and the House considered the urgent deficiency bill. They exchanged cordial handshakes after bitter exchanges and a Post Office inquiry resolution passed on carriage counts.
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Washington
Boutell
Rep
House
Williams
Boutelle
Roosevelt
Philippines
Mr. Williams
Mr. Boutell
Post Office Department
Amphibian Club of Roxbury Plans Feb Concert at Deacon Hall
The Amphibian Club of Roxbury, made up of Timothy Smith & Co. employees, will hold its annual concert and dance on February 12 at Deacon Hall in Roxbury.
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The
Amphibian Club of
Roxbury
Deacon Hall
Timothy Smith & Co. of
Battle of Beacon Hill to Be Fought Today by Women Voters
A vivid scene depicts suffragists marching on Beacon Hill with banners and petitions. The piece imagines political upheaval if women win the ballot, noting governors and politicians’ reactions and envisioning women taking mayoral and council power.
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Beacon Hill
Norman
Committee to Hear Women Today Led by Ch eely Lynn
A brief notice reports a committee hearing on women chaired by Ch eely Lynn with Hon. J H M'Kinley of Lowell noted in the caption. The item carries a photo credit to Chickering.
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Chickering
J. H. M'Kinley
Lowell
Cc. F. How
Public installation of church societies at Boston College
Officers of St Valentine’s and St Theresa’s Total Abstinence societies will be installed this evening in the Boston College music room. Edwin Mulready, president, and Otho T. O’Leary, secretary, of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Archdiocese of Boston, will conduct the ceremony.
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St. Valentine’s T. A. and
B. Society
St. Theresa’s T. A. Society
Music Room
Boston College
Edwin Mulready
Otho T. O'Leary
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Archdiocese of Boston
Clothing Stock Liquidation Offers Deep Price Drops
Prices have dropped to a low level as we sell our entire remaining stock. New precedents in value are set to move inventory quickly. Never before have customers had access to such good clothing at these low prices today.
Pritchett's Plan to Evolve Purity in City Government
President Pritchett of Tech argues for a single chamber, seven departments, and seven competent heads to create an economical, democratic city government. He says educated, adequately paid leaders will replace graft, reduce expenses, and elevate public accountability.
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Pritchett
Tech
Post
Jonor
Legislature’s Boston clash prompts council first passage plan
At a city hearing Representative William H. Woods urged that future laws be submitted to Boston’s City Council with a two thirds vote for adoption. He argued legislature can enact laws but city input prevents harm. Bills totaling over 500000 in annual spending loom this year. Another measure would fund egg laying lobsters with 7000 once and 5000 yearly.
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Boston
Committee On Cities
William H. Woods
Mr. Woods
Woods
Beacon Hill
Gargan for City Counsel Considered Amid Law Department Debate
Boston gossip swirls as Mayor Collins advocates reorganizing the law department. Names like ex-Mayor Josiah Quincy and ex-Transit Commissioner Thomas J. Gargan surface as potential corporation counsel amid opposition and possible council fights. Last fiscal year the department spent 44,968.21 with unclear totals of awards across multiple departments.
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Andrew J. Bailey
Corporation Counsel
Law Department
Thomas M. Babson
Andrew J. Sage Corporation
Hethee Sasreibala
H. Hudson
Eo Cae
Eav Ce
Ss. M. Child
Aes
Ardvisic
Arthur Spring
Cit
Cer
Sweat Ae
Philip Nichols
Bohcitor
Charlies F. Day
Convey- Ancoet
Rem Owen
Convey Bacoy
Elizabeth ““M. Taylor
Fisher Ames
Igman H. Bigelow
Ewe
Collins
Board of Aldermen
Order
Matthews
Pri
Thomas J. Gargan
Gargan
Josiah Quincy
R. Quincy
Boston
Brockton Seeks Registry of Deeds Transfer in Winter
Brockton and Plymouth clash over county seat power as Brockton pushes for the registry of deeds. Plymouth seeks about $80,000 for a new building with Senate support. The debate touches county control, historic ties, and possible shifts in regional authority.
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Brockton
Plymouth
Beacon Hill
Senate
Harvell
Rockland
Old Rock
Bed Fire Faints Woman in Chelsea Home
Mrs Salvine Russell a widow of 8 Highland Street Chelsea fell asleep with a heater in bed causing a blaze late last night. A passer by raised the alarm as flames and smoke filled the room. Firemen threw the feather bed from the window and rescued Mrs Russell who recovered after fainting.
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Salvine Russell
Highland Street
Chelsea
Francis Declares He Is Not a Presidential Candidate
David R. Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company, announced in St. Louis that he is not seeking the presidency of the United States.
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St., Louis, Mo
David R. Francis
United States
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