Abandon Mitchell Measure Abandon Mitchell Measure
The text states that nothing in the act should abridge or restrain courts of competent jurisdiction from taking action or issuing orders relating to stock of the Boston and Maine railroad held by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company or stock of street railway companies, and to violations in the stock purchases.
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Commonwealth
Boston & Maine Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Senators who shifted to save New Haven
Gideon B. Abbott of Dorchester Francke W. Dickinson of Springfield Charles D. B. Fisk of Brighton Clinton Q. Richmond of North Adams Nathaniel P. Sowle of New Bedford joined efforts to influence legislation affecting New Haven. The list names several state senators associated with the action, reflecting regional political maneuvering.
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New Haven
Gideon B. Abbott
Dorchester
Francke W. Dickinson
Springfield
Charles D. B. Fisk
Brighton
Clinton Q. Richmond
North Adams
Senate Approval Moves Juggle Bill Toward House Debate
Senate passage of the merger bill enters en grossment with reconsideration barred. Five Republicans shifted votes to aid New Haven amid a stock-deal amendment allowing a court order to compel sale. Mitchell amendment defeated 22 to 13 after heated floor exchanges and a Vahey attack on Stevens.
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Senate
House
New Haven
Mitchell
Boston & Maine
Supreme Court
Vahey
Linehan
Dr. Faxon
Senator Faxon
Senator Riley
Senator Mitchell
Abbott
Stevens
Chapple
the Commonwealth
Senate approves engrossment after Riley amendments rejected
The chamber voted 23 to 12 to pass the bill to be engrossed. Senators Abbott Dickinson Fisk Richmond Sowle shifted their positions. The session adjourned to 1 p m Monday.
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Cowee
Hall
Halley
Linehan
Mahoney
MecEttrick
Mitchell
Monahan
Norcross
Salter
Vahey
Treadway
Johnson
Riley
Dixon
Abbott
Dickinson
Fisk
Richmond
Sowle
Senate
Chelsea Seeks $700000 Bond Issue For City Projects
The legislative committee on cities voted to authorize Chelsea to borrow 700000 in a 40 year bond at 4.12 percent. The bill will be reported in the House Monday. Chairman McClintock urged approval for 1000000. Mayoft Beck attended and noted the session. A total of 513500 is allocated for new buildings.
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Legislative Committee On
Chelsea
House
McClintock
Chelsea Commissions
Mayoft Béck
Hitchcock Is In The Tombs
The Raymond Hitchcock trial in New York Supreme Court halted after opening as Judge Goff granted a Monday adjournment at the request of new defense counsel Max E Steuer to study the indictments arising from charges by young girls.
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New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Supreme Court
Max E Steuer
Hitchcock
Hitchcock remanded to the Tombs during trial
Justice Goff ordered Hitchcock committed to the Tombs after surrender by bondsmen. Hitchcock expressed disappointment and willingness to furnish bail, but the judge refused bail and ordered continued custody for the trial.
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Hitchcock
Justice Goff
Renewal of Violence in Vigneux Sparks Fatalities
In Vigneux France on June 5 gendarmes trying to arrest a striker were surrounded by about 200 workers. Fearing for their safety the officers fired their weapons, killing two workers and wounding six in the clash that followed.
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Vigneux
France
Taft leads as Alabama 22 delegates frame convention
Contests from Florida Georgia and Kentucky loom as 34 seats are at stake. Taft gains pole position with Alabama delegation to be nominated first. Protest over Taft aides seated in executive session sparked by Kealing Burke and others. Alabama contest proceedings begin with 22 delegates under review as the committee moves to executive sessions.
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Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Taft
Alabama
Frank H. Hitchcock
Arthur E. Statter
the Treasury
Charles G. Phelps
Washington
Hitchcock
National Committee
New Mexico
Alaska
North Dakota
Joseph B. Kealing
United States
District of Indiana
Fairbanks
James Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Knox
W. F. Aldrich
Congress
A. M. Stevenson
Colorado
Mr. Scott
Osborn Asked to Deliver Guild Vice Presidential Speech
Chase S. Osborn of Sault Ste. Marie, a Republican national convention delegate from the 12th district, has been asked by Governor Guild’s campaign managers to deliver the principal secondary speech supporting Guild’s nomination for vice president. Osborn has signified willingness. he and Guild are longtime friends. It was while
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Chase S. Osborn
Michigan
Governor Guild
Osborn
Lodge and Crane Clash Over Philippine Proxy
Senator Crane and Senator Lodge arrived for a national committee meeting where Lodge produced credentials as proxy for an absent Philippine Islands committeeman. Lodge quipped I am a Filipino for the time being, prompting a brief, humorous exchange as Lodge chairs the Philippines committee.
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Crane
Lodge
Massachusetts
Henry D. McCoy
Philippine Islands
Cecil A. Lyon
Texas
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Lyon
Roosevelt
Chicago
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Lodge
Senator Crane
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Governor Guild Suggested for VP at Michigan Banquet
Governor Guild attended the Lincoln Club banquet in Grand Rapids last February where his name was first suggested for the vice presidential nomination. The Michigan Lumber Men's Association hosted Secretary Taft in Detroit the following day.
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Governor Guild
Michigan
Lincoln Club
Grand Rapids
Taft
Detroit
Michigan Lumbermen's Association
Allies Issue Statement On Republican Nominations In Chicago
A June 5 meeting in Senator Hemenway’s room gathered Knox Fairbanks Cannon aides to craft a statement urging that Republican contests be decided by properly chosen delegates. It criticizes Taft supporters and Hitchcock’s organization, warns against Wall Street influence, and hints Fairbanks’ possible non renomination if the party realigns.
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Chicago
Ill
Hemenway
Indiana
Auditorium Annex
Knox
Pennsylvania
Fairbanks
Joseph G. Cannon
Taft
National Committee
Messrs. Hitchcock, Statter
Phelps
Roosevelt-Taft
Wall Street
E. H. Harriman
Washington
Crane Takes Command Lining Up the Army of the Allies
In Chicago June 56 the allied campaign builds around Senator Crane of Massachusetts as national leader prospects. Crane and Senator Hemenway meet with Knox and Fairbanks allies while James Francis Burke advances Knox campaign plans. Taft faction criticizes opponent tactics and casts doubt on the leadership strategy amid convention jockeying.
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Chicago
Ill
Auditorium
Crane
Massachusetts
Hemenway
Indiana
Taft
Fairbanks, Hughes, Cannon
Foraker
James Francis Burke
Pittsburg
Knox
Fairbanks
Pennsylvania
Rea Eyes and Eyelids Tip for Weak and Tired Eyes
A vintage health column advises using Marine Eye Tonic for fatigued eyelids and weak vision. It promotes soothing relief and restorative support through a tonic marketed to improve eye comfort.
Leaders on battleground at Chicago convention
Chicago swarms with national figures as Republican leaders from across the country gather for the convention. Senators Congressmen and party leaders fill hotel lobbies and headquarters from the Pacific to New England and from the Philippines to Porto Rico.
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Chicago
Ill
Golden Slopes
Pacific
Seaboard
New England
Philippines
Porto Rico
Ocean
Meara Warns Police Over Inefficiency
Commissioner O Meara issues a general order warning police on inefficiency and poor performance. He vows to charge and try inefficiency more often, noting some officers slack in duty and a few undermining others. He cautions new entrants to ignore these detractors.
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O'Meara
Commissioner endorses verdicts on two patrolmen inefficiency cases
The commissioner backs not guilty verdicts for Patrolmen Carl Carlstein and Herbert Murray but objects to a trial board theory. He says general charges of inefficiency justified by officer testimony should be treated as expert opinion, not specific proof. Carlstein transfers to Division 14 and Murray to Division 18 take effect June 6 at 5:45 p.m.
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Trial Board
Carl Carlstein
Herbert Murray
Division 10
Police Department
Taft opponents troop into Chicago hotel scene
Senators Crane of Massachusetts and Heminway of Indiana arrive among other guests as anti-Taft forces gather. Crane deflects questions, claiming he will stay until the convention ends while signaling influence with quiet conversations. Herrick of Ohio predicts Taft on the first ballot but seeks strong ratification.
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Massachusetts
Chicago
Lodge
Taft
Hitchcock
Enator Heminway
Indiana
Crane
Massachusetts Statesman
Fairbanks
A. O. Bradley
Kentucky
National Committee
Mayor Hibbard Opposes School Committee Over Plans for West End School
The mayor and the school committee clash as the mayor did not consult the committee about petitioning the Legislature to use part of the Charlesbank gymnasium grounds for a new West End elementary school.
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Hibbard
Charlesbank Gymnasium
West End
Mayor faces school funding clash over West End project
At a school committee meeting Chairman Storrow and Sturgis clashed over funding and control. The Mayor and Schoolhouse Commissioner Noyes allegedly redirected 158000 of 358000 for West End fireproofing while 200000 goes to the Charlesbank project. Superintendent Brooks urged immediate West End start.
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Storrow
Beacon Hill
Sturgis
Schoolhouse Commission
Noyes
West End
Charlesbank
Brooks
Population of County Kerry Decline Noted in Digest
The royal commission on Ireland’s congestion released its final digest. It reports County Kerry’s population fell from 293,880 in 1841 to 165,726 last year due to emigration to America. Archdeacon David calls this a great evil, as the young and strong depart.
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London
Royal Commission On
Ireland
David
County
Kerry
America
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