Battle over Bribery Expulsion in Massachusetts House
Debates unfold at the Massachusetts House as lawmakers consider expelling Frank J. Gethro amid testimony alleging he offered money for votes on the bucket shop bill. Witnesses recount conversations while supporters call for fair procedure and due process during the impeachment-like proceeding.
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House
Potter
Worcester
Cole
Gethro
Speaker
Committee On Rules
Frank’ J. Gethro
Andover
Frank J. Gethro
House of Representatives
Bucket Shop
Lowell
Leonard
Mr. Goodhue
Mr. Mock
Mr. Lowell
Thomas W.lawson
Mr. Gethro
State House
Pabst 8 Day Malt For Superior Blue Ribbon Beer
The article promotes an exclusive eight day malt process for brewing Pabst Blue Ribbon, claiming slower sprouting yields richer nutrition and flavor. It argues midsummer grain grows too fast, producing weaker malt, while spring and cooler conditions allow full development. A Chicago doctor endorses the beer as clean and wholesome.
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Pabst
Speidel & Co Beer Ad Promotes Pabst Blue Ribbon
Local retailer Speidel & Co at Main 378 Sleeper Street South Boston advertises Pabst Blue Ribbon beer for your use.
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Speidel & CO
Main
Sleeper Street
South
Boston
Postponed Sale Of Beech Street Lots In Waverly
The sale of building lots on Beech Street in Waverley advertised by Hamlin and Metzger from the Old South building was postponed due to rainy weather. The new auction dates are Saturday June 23 and June 26.
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Beech Street
Waverley
Hamlin & Mezger
Old South
Lawson Urges Governor to Push Logan Bill in Legislature
The letter to Governor Guild cites the Tucker case and urges a special message to lawmakers. Lawson argues passage of the Logan bucket-shop bill will curb seducing youth, warning Republicans of electoral peril if they fail to act. He attaches communications to the Legislature and to Representative Gethro.
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Tucker
Logan
Thomas W. Lawson
Governor Guild
Frank J. Gethro
Lawson
Massachusetts
Republican Party
House
Piso Tablets Promised Free Sample to Heal Women’s Ailments
An advertisement touts Piso Tablets as a cure for diseases of women, claiming 70 percent success, praises doctors yet criticizes invasive treatments, and offers free samples with directions. It states price 25 cents per box and directs readers to send for a trial from The Piso Company in Warren, Penna.
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Banis
Piso’ Company
Piso
Piso Company
He Building
Warren, Penna
Malden Promotes Duke Amid Police Board Turmoil
Malden Mayor Charles G. Warren nominated Gilbert Duke for sergeant despite opposition from prominent citizens and veteran officers who favor promotions for those with longer service. Lieutenant Foley becomes captain and Sergeant Powers rated lieutenant. Old officers seek higher pay, while a district committee prepares a petition against Duke’s appointment, citing loyalty to long‑serving staff and recent crime catches.
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Malden
Police Department
Charles G. Warren
Board of Aldermen
Gilbert Duke
Duke
Timothy J. Foley
William T. Powers
Leutenant
Daniel Craven
Michael Curley
Thomas Shaughnessy
John J. Bushell
Lynch
Lewis and
McLean
Pearls worth 400000 spark controversy in New York
Customs appraisers valued a string of pearls at 200000 imported for William B Leeds and held by a Paris jeweler for 400000 as a necklace. Officials pressed a 60 percent duty on set stones, while the bond and 10 percent duty were accepted, with possible suit for the remaining 100000.
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New York
William B. Leeds
Chicago
Paris
India
Washington
Courage Startles Doctors In Lamp Blast Rescue
Edward J L Mc Sweeney of 102 Charles Street Malden was badly burned when a lamp exploded. He treated himself with oil and bandages, then walked alone to the Relief Hospital for care where doctors prepared to treat his burns. He is expected to recover.
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Edward JL. McSweeney
Charles Street
Malden
Boston
Relief Hospital
McSweeney
Finlayson Sails to Europe for Fall Goods
Mr. W. F. Finlayson, buyer for R. H. White Co., departed yesterday on the Kaiser Wilhelm II to select gloves hosiery underwear and ribbons for the fall season.
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W. F. Finlayson
R. H. White Co
Europe
Kaiser Wilhelm 2d
Big piano sale shocks New England buyers at J B Cook Co
The J B Cook Piano Co on Tremont street sparks a New England wide rush with a sale offering first class upright pianos at factory cost. The announcement notes rapid sales and calls for patience on delivery as the firm moves to a larger building while its vast stock is sold at cost.
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J. B. Cook Piano Co
Tremont Street
New England
Boston
J. B. Cook Co
Boston Labor Unions Mark Actions After Scigliano Death
Boston Italian Laborers Union met to honor Representative George A. Scigliano with sympathy resolutions and a funeral delegation. Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 admitted 36 new members amid open shop tensions. Coopers Union 58 seeks a 10 percent wage boost amid a $2.50 daily average.
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Boston
Execavators and
Rockmen’s Union
North Street
George A. Scigliano
Dominick D’allessandro
Mr. Scigliano
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Coopers’ Union 58
Dana
Senate
Union
William F. Dana
Somerville Carpenters’ Union
E. Carlton Pinkham
G. W. Bennett
F. F. Methin
A. H. Crespeen
X. P. Sy
W. H. Crowell
A. Spurr
A. G. Shephard
Boston C. S. A
State Senate
Executive Council
Plumbers’ Union
Allied Printing Trades Council
Label Committee
Boston Cigarmakers
Union 97
Union 118
Dover Hall
Boston Central Labor Union
Boston Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Carlson and
Wilmot
Church Organ Workers’ Union
Alfred Steiefeld
Chicago
Mad dog terrier causes South End scare in Boston
A rabid seeming bull terrier bit a man and attacked several children in the South End last night. The dog roamed Shawmut avenue and Tremont Street before biting 18 year old Selor Pinoa as he played on Warrenton Street. Pinoa was treated at Relfes station.
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South End
Shawmut Avenue
Young Pinoa
Relfles
Anemia and fainting cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Watertown woman recounts severe fainting from anemia following a cold. After little help from a physician, she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and improved, claiming the pills restore blood by increasing red cells. The ad notes the pills are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady, NY.
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George Forrester
Watertown
N.Y
Man Nearly Killed by Horse at West Roxbury Stables
John Lynch aged 49 was kicked by a horse at Franklin Park Stables in West Roxbury. He was unconscious on arrival, with a severe facial injury including a damaged right eye and a possible brain concussion. He is at City Hospital. He lives at 335 Walkhill Street.
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John Lynch
Franklin Park
West Roxbury
Lynch
City Hospital
Walkhill Street
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Knoue
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