Dewey Seeks Law Changes On Warrants And Rail Policy
Beacon Hill heard several new legislative requests yesterday led by Judge Henry S. Dewey who seeks mandatory warrants before arrests and limited police actions. Other items include referendum measures urged by Representative James F. Carey and special exemptions for railroad beneficiary associations. Proposals also address prima facie changes in rail injury cases and work hour limits for railroad employees with mileage caps.
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Beacon Hill
Henry S. Dewey
James F. Carey
F. O. MacCartney
F. P. Bennett
Politicians seek constitutional and legal reforms in petitions and ballots
Representative James F. Carey proposes a constitutional amendment allowing 25 000 voters to petition for legislation to be submitted to popular vote. John Duff seeks an amendment to allow caucuses in Boston precincts. Squire Putney requests that any party with 3 percent of the total vote gain representation on the ballot law commission. Francis D Cobb asks to increase Collateral Lead Company's capital by 300 000 dollars, doubling its authorized capital.
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James F. Carey
John Duff
Boston
Squire Putney
Ballot Law Commission
Francis D. Cobb
Legislature Proposes New Commissioner of Agriculture
Frank P. Bennett introduces a bill to create a three year term commissioner of agriculture at 3000 dollars yearly. The Governor would appoint six board members while the existing State Board of Agriculture ends January 1, 1904. Henry C. Whitney seeks armory construction funded by the state.
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Frank P. Bennett
State Board of Agriculture
Board of Agriculture
Henry C. Whitney
Wallace C. Rawsden
Grime
Fall River
Dennis H. Fuess
Michael Fitzgerald
Restricting Power of Injunctions in Equity Suits
Guy M. Cox introduces a bill to limit court authority to issue injunctions before merits are heard. A. L. Eastman seeks a Massachusetts State board of examiners for embalming practitioners. Senator Apsey proposes police pension law amendments to include city boards of police and mayoral authorities in retirement decisions. Senator Clarke requests protections for Civil War veterans in city employment when removed from office.
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Guy M. Cox
A. L. Eastman
Massachusetts Undertakers’ Association
Board of Examiners
Albert S. Apsey
Boards of of Police
Clarke
Rev Percival McIntire Praises Orangeine for Cold Cure
The Chicago clergyman Rev. Percival McIntire declares that Orangeine cures his colds like magic, praising the remedy's effectiveness in a period testimonial.
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Percival McIntire
Chicago
City coal offered at $6 per ton in Boston inquiry
At a legislative coal investigation session Wil lis H. Stoddard of Worcester testified he has run a coal business since June, selling about 100,000 tons all foreign at $6 to $6.50 per gross ton, now $7. He offered Boston Mayor Collins 10,000 tons at $6 if a 24 foot low tide dock existed. Other witnesses discussed landings, wares, and freight costs amid rising prices and scarce tonnage.
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Legislative Coal Investigation Committee
Willis H. Stoddard
Worcester
BH. Buxton & Co
Collins
Boston
Lynn and
Beverly
Providence
R. I
Wellington-Wilde
Boston Coal Club
William H. Randall
Medford
J. S. Emery & Co
New York
Hearings Highlight Railroad and Insurance Measures in Legislature
Legislative committees examined Governor's address and railroad commission report. Proposals included power brakes for double-truck cars, lifting jacks, and a speed regulation bill. Fall River representative backed fire insurance reforms and faster claim settlements. Land Registration judges' salaries eyed at 6000 each as Bristol County bridge options discussed with cost estimates around 830000 to 1000000.
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Railroad Commission
Jackson
Fall River
Committee On Insurance
Committee On Public Service
Alfred Hemenway
Court of Land Registration
Bristol County
Taunton Great River
Somerset
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Superior Soaking Power
The advertisement urges soaking clothes with Fels-Naptha soap noting the naphtha content performs the cleaning action more effectively than boiling. It emphasizes the product's capability to penetrate fibers and remove stains through soaking rather than boiling.
Ex Judge Dewey Named Master of Chancery in Suffolk
Governor Bates appointed ex judge H S Dewey of Boston as a master in chancery for Suffolk county and John M Danforth of Lynnfield as a member of the State dairy bureau.
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Dewey
Bates
H. S.dewey
Boston
Suffolk County
John M. Danforth
Lynnfield
State Dairy Bureau
Malden case on school neglect continued to February
John Murray of Wakefield appeared in Malden Court on a charge of not sending his children to school. The case was continued to February 28 with a condition that he ensure school attendance in the interim. Evidence showed Murray did send the children when circumstances allowed as his wife worked to support the family and the children cared for a younger sibling.
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Malden
John Murray
Wakefield
Murray
Clerks In The Dance At Odd Fellows Hall Ball
The seventh annual ball of the Grocery Provision and Fish Clerks Association was held last night at Odd Fellows Hall. The grand march opened the event led by a prominent member, followed by attendees in formal attire enjoying the urban social gathering.
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Grocery, Provision and Fish Clerks’ Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
President John J Tobin Hosts Dorchester Guests at Reception
President John J. Tobin met with Miss Jennie McManus of Dorchester and reception committee members Business Agent H. Joseph Quinn and Miss Sarah A. Cahill of Brookline. Guests included D. D. Driscoll, president of the Central Labor Union, James R. Crozier, president State branch A F of L.
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John J. Tobin
Jennie McManus
Dorchester
H. Joseph Quinn
Sarah A. Cahill
Brookline
Teresa Cahill
D. D. Driscoll
The
Central Labor Union
James R. Crozier
State,branch
A. F
France backs Morocco’s Sultan amid crisis
Paris dispatches indicate orders have been sent to the Ouassan princes under French protection to use their moral and material influence in support of the Moroccan Sultan. The princes are reportedly en route to carry out the orders, aiming to bolster the Sultan's position and reinforce his rule.
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Paris
Ouassan
Morocco
France
Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne Endorsed
Do not be talked into using any other Champagne than Cook's Imperial Extra Dry. This bottle is pitched as the most healthful wine in the world and promoted as superior to all rivals.
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Cook
Cluett Shirts and Monarch Shirts Marketing Pitch
The ad promotes Cluett Shirts from Cluett Peabody & Co with prices from 1.50 dollars and Monarch Shirts at 1.00 dollar, touting superior selection for dress, business, or knockabout wear. It emphasizes variety of patterns and the brand prestige.
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Cluett-Peabody
Cluett
Monarch
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Ambassadors urge lifting of Venezuela blockade
The Italian and British ambassadors and the German chargé d’affaires at a joint conference urged their governments to accept Bowen’s latest proposal to lift the Venezuela blockade at once. A cablegram to the powers suggested postponing details until after a preliminary protocol is signed. Bowen avoided discussing specifics until the blockade ends, noting a diplomatic debt of about 14 million dollars accumulated by Dec. 31, 1901.
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Washington
Bowen
Signor Mayor Des Planchas
Belgium
Venezuela
Newton Paying for Water Metropolis Battle Over District Withdrawal
Newton seeks to withdraw from the metropolitan water district after paying $22,000 without receiving benefits. The system covers 18 cities within ten miles of Boston and charges by valuation, not consumption. Newton argues it has not yet relied on the district and will petition the Legislature for permission to exit.
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Newton
Boston
Tobin Fined For Assault On Saugus Line Passenger
Malden January 28 Judge Pettengill presided as Conductor D A Neal and Brakeman E A Hodgkins brought Joseph Tobin of Lynn before the court for assaulting a passenger on the Saugus branch late Wednesday night Tobin with two companions caused a disturbance in the smoking car Tobin used vile language resisted the conductor and assaulted another passenger Maplewood station police jailed Tobin after a severe lecture and a 30 dollar fine Tobin could not pay and was jailed.
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Malden
Pettengill
D. A. Neal
E. A. Hodgkins
Joseph Co. Tobin
Lynn
Saugus
Neal
Tobin
Maplewood
Threat by Germany forces Britain to accept alliance claim
Washington reports from the highest authority state that a London Foreign Office publication blaming Britain for seeking an alliance against Venezuela was prompted by representations from the German Foreign Office. Germany allegedly threatened to publish German British diplomatic exchanges unless Britain assumed responsibility amid anti German sentiment stirred by Venezuelan events.
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Washington
London
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
United States
Princess of Saxony Divorce Court Opens
Dresden, Jan 28. The special court to hear the divorce suit between the crown prince and his wife met for several hours then adjourned to Feb 11. The Dresdner Zeitung reports a royal ordinance in which the King of Saxony renounces confirmation of any court decision.
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Dresden
Saxony
Giron
Dresdner Zeitung
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