Senate President chances spark Massachusetts Republican contest
Republican leaders in Massachusetts weigh who should head the Senate as Jones declines re election. Candidates include Dana Appleton Wallace Nye Bullock Lane with Bullock and Craig as first year men aiming for influence. Lane’s bid hindered by Ward 11 power balance. Nye seeks a fourth term amid four rivals Pattison Harding Hinckley Gardner.
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Campaign Expenses Must Be Published in State
The corrupt practice act was a dead letter until this session. Five citizens can compel complaint about improper campaign expense filings and the attorney general may sue. Each candidate must file a detailed expense statement or face action. The new law requires disclosure of expenditures in political campaigns.
Gambling Raid Shuts Cambridge Establishment
Cambridge police raided two locations at 15 Brattle Street and 10 men were seized. Officers seized playing cards chips liquor and other paraphernalia. Suspects were taken to Station 1 and will be arraigned in court.
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Vanderbilt in Newport
Reginald C. Vanderbilt, sought by New York officers for a witness subpoena, arrived at his Sandy Point home today after traveling from Boston in an automobile.
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Cunard Line Announces Passenger Fare Reductions
The Cunard line says new lower fares take effect tomorrow. Third class Liverpool to New York or Boston drops to 25 dollars on the Campania or Lucania, 13 75 on the Umbria Etruria Ivernia Saxonia, 12 50 on Carpathia Aurania from Rotterdam Hamburg Bremen or Antwerp to New York or Boston. Prepaid rates from Scandinavian ports reduced to 18 dollars and from British ports to 15.
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Stampede During Gaming Raid Ends With Breakout
Police raid at 2 Oneida Street leads to a chaotic struggle as occupants jump from windows and clash with officers. A crowd blocks the street while Morris Winner, alleged proprietor, is captured as he leaps from a rear window. A table is overturned, a jackpot is found, and money and cards are seized with two men charged.
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Wagner killed wife and self in New York
Frederick W. Wagner a 45 year old musician shot his wife Mary Wagner at their home in New York then killed himself. He died instantly from a gunshot wound to the left side near the heart while Mary died later in hospital.
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Son Pounds His Father to Death in Barroom Fight
Halifax reports a bare knuckle fight in Glace Bay between Bully McRae and his son Jack that left the father dead from brutal blows. Both men were large. Jack was arrested as the coroner scheduled an inquest. The elder was a Southport farmer, the son ran a Glace Bay saloon.
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Ajax Wins Grand Prix de Paris in 40 000 Race
Edmond Blanc's bay colt Ajax by Flying Fox Amie won the Grand Prix de Paris worth about 40 900 dollars at about one mile seven furlongs. The victory completes a year’s triple with the Prix de Diane and Prix du Jockey Club. President Loubet attended the event as stands were opened.
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Big Rum Raid in Somerville
Somerville Chief of Police Parkhurst seized two gallons of whiskey, 34 gallons of lager beer, four gallons of ale and assorted barware during a raid at a barn behind London Street. Officers recovered over 100 empty lager bottles and 60 empty ale bottles along with 10 quart whiskey bottles.
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Judge Emmons Orders Sailors Rest and Docks Idle
Judge Emmons ruled that Sabbath observance prevented unloading at the waterfront yesterday and ordered barber shops closed by midnight Saturday. Longshoremen opposed Sunday labor claiming hardship, and Emmons barred unloading except for perishable freight.
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Arrest Totals Highlight Weekend Police Activity
Between 8 a.m. Saturday and the same hour Sunday police processed 260 arrests for all offences. Of those, 159 men and 16 women were charged with drunkenness, compared with last week’s 205 arrests and 126 men plus nine women for drunkenness.
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