Abolish Saloons Advocated at Temperance Conference
George B. Hugo a liquor dealer at 147 Shawmut Avenue urged abolition of saloons at the Convention of Charities. He argued the saloon fuels drunkenness and economic waste and supported strict enforcement of laws against selling to intoxicated patrons. Other speakers discussed meals with drinks and cooperation between dealers and reformers. Professor A R Hatton spoke on local option versus statewide prohibition.
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George B. Hugo
Shawmut Avenue
Twentieth Century Club
Temperance Rathering
Edward Keetzen Billenbogen
Boston
Europe
H. F. Fox
Plainsfield
N. J
Sch
A. R. Hatton
Western Reserve University
Fight Liquor Problem Through Drunkenness and Saloons
A speaker urges activists to first target drunkenness then proceed to close saloons. He notes wiping out drinking is almost impossible due to the large number of drinkers. The quote frames a two step approach to curb liquor consumption.
Clash in Soul Arba Desert Kills 100 Spaniards
Paris dispatch reports Spanish troops clashed with tribesmen at Soul Arba Desert. About 100 Spanish soldiers were killed while tribesmen suffered an estimated 60 dead. Spanish forces respond with reinforcements and machine guns.
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Paris
The
Temps
Marina
Morocco
Soul Arba
Third Degree Ceremonies for Benedict Cornell Knights
District Deputy Edward M. Gallagher will lead a third degree exemplification for Benedict Cornell of Somerville at Union Hall Union Square Monday evening. About 80 candidates are listed for the ceremony by the Knights of Columbus.
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Edward M. Gallagher
Benedict Cornell
Knights of Columbus
Somerville
Union Hall
Union Square
Bitterly Attacks Minister in Redemption Fund Trial
Evidence shows salaries of Rev Norman Plass Charles J Brooks and John I Traphagan as officers of the Redeemable Investment Company may have been secured from the redemption fund. Government contends funds were taken unlawfully. defense maintains funds moved to the general fund. Judge Dodge ruled against the defense as trial resumes Tuesday with further evidence.
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Norman Plass
Charles J. Brooks
John I. Traphagan
Redeemable Investment Company
Dodge
Arbitration of Bank Scandal Trial in 1910 Courtroom
Public accountant Hingston testified salaries were drawn from the general fund for Brooks 36500 a year Plass 6000 and Traphagen 2800 paid from 1909 to 1910 when a postal raid shut the offices at 85 Devonshire Street The U S District Attorney attacked Rev Mr Plass for using his ministry to solicit stock and claimed the scheme was conceived in fraud The indictment was framed under the 1910 revised statutes covering fraud before and after that date in a St Louis court context
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William E. Hingston
Brooks
Plass
Traphagen
Devonshire Street
U. S
French
Chester H. Krum
St. Louis
Krum
Indictments for Murder and Other Charges in Middlesex
The Middlesex grand jury returned forty eight true bills including three second degree murder indictments. Names named include Charles Roachford and Pasquale De Georgio with others charged in various assault, robbery and arson cases. District Attorney Higgins seeks more time to report on the Middlesex county ring.
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Middlesex Grand Jury
Hardy
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Charles Roachford
Memorial Hall
Harvard College
Heath Hughes
Pasquale de Georgio
Nicola Salerino
Watertown
Phineas Feather
Stowe
Charles &. Roberts
Hyman Jersky
Boston
Cambridge
Jefferson H. Manning
Newton
Sherborn
John J. Jennings
Marvin F. Fullerton
Somerville
Hazel T. Burnham
Salvatore Melisse
Charles Fiatramali
Angelo Lentine
Fionelli Ferdinando
Higgins
Middlesex County
Body of Private Martin Found After Missing Since April
The body of Private John Martin of the 109th Coast Artillery, stationed at Fort Preble, washed ashore at Saunderstown after he vanished while rowing on April 25. The 27 year old man from West Medway, Massachusetts will be sent to his parents.
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Newport
R. T
John Martin
Saunderstown
Martin
109Th Coast Artillery Company
Fort Preble
West Medway
Mass
Refusal of Three Extra Judges by House Committee
Governor Foss failed to win approval from the House Ways and Means Committee for three additional Superior Court judges. The panel, voting ought not to pass, cited a $100 000 annual expense and said court business delays stem from poor methods, not judge shortages. A substation may occur if the House overrides the committee's stance.
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Foss
House Committee On Ways and Means
Committee On
Ways and Means
Gifford
Conway
House
Direct Vote Bill Passes Senate With Broad Impact
The Senate approved the direct nominations measure to engrossment yesterday. It will be concurred in by the House after amendments and signed by the Governor. The bill ends party conventions and shifts nominating power to caucus selections for state, county officers, and in 1912 all Congressional nominees.
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Senate
House
Congress
Fight on Teachers' Bill Next Thursday
Lawmakers prepare to challenge the Senate action on Governor Foss veto of the teachers' salary in cease bill. If the Senate sustains the veto Tuesday, Representative Montague plans to introduce a bill to raise teachers' salaries. The measure aims to secure a sufficient increase.
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Senate
Foss
Montague
School panel weighs salary boosts with extra funds
A policy clause grants the school committee discretion to raise salaries using the additional money, outlining that increases will be determined by committee decision rather than a fixed mandate.
Boston & Eastern Rail Line High Speed Electric Road
The House approved the Boston and Eastern bill by a strong voice vote. It authorizes the Railroad Commission to issue a certificate of exigency for a high speed electric railroad from Boston to Beverly and Danvers with terminals at those cities.
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House
Boston & Eastern
Railroad Commission
Boston & Eastern Railroad
Boston
Beverly
Danvers
Two Big Liners Sail Today From Boston Ports
Two transatlantic liners depart Boston for Europe. The Canadian of the Leyland Line leaves Grand Junction docks East Boston at 9 with 66 cabin passengers. An hour later the Romanic of White Star sails from Hoosac Terminal Charlestown for Azores Madeira Gibraltar Algiers and Naples with 234 saloon 100 second cabin and 500 steerage passengers. Among travelers are Judge Albert D. Bosson Mrs. Bosson and Mr Pauline A. Bosson who plan three months in Europe.
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Europe
Leyland Line
W. H. Bullock
Grand Junction Docks
East Boston
Liverpool
White Star
Hugh F
David
Hoosac Terminal
Charlestown
Azores
Madeira
Gibraltar
Algiers
Naples
Albert D. Bosson
Chelsea
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Formed
Prominent social reformers in East and West helped form the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in New York. The charter aims to promote equal rights, end race prejudice, advance colored citizens, secure impartial suffrage, and broaden access to justice and employment. Directors for the first year include Albert E. Pillsbury and Moorfield Storey of Boston.
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New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
United States
Albert E. Pillsbury
Moorfield Storey
Boston
Petition for Elevation of Boston Maine Tracks in Lynn
Lynn residents with over 3000 signers urge elevating Boston Maine tracks in Central Square to avoid the million dollar extra cost of low mood. Petitions claim funds are better spent on schools, streets, health, and infrastructure, and note opposition from manufacturers due to increased taxes and rents. The petition seeks reconsideration of a prior city council stance.
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Lynn
Boston
Maine
Central Square
Robbery Hit Pittsfield Store for $5644 in Cash and Papers
A safe in the William H. Cooley Company store in Pittsfield was robbed early today, with $5644 in cash and non negotiable paper taken. Local police investigate the break in and review nearby surveillance for clues.
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Pittsfield
William H. Cooley Company
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Sunday Post
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