Senator Pushes Law Against Stock Exchange Gamblers
Senator William Taylor told the judiciary committee about a Boston investor who earned 75,000 in paper profits but went broke and died after continuing in the market. He urged a bill against stock exchange, bucket shop, and curb gamblers, noting some firms are honest but many operate like bucket shops.
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William Taylor
Committee On Judiciary
Stock Exchange
Boston
Tie
New York
Senator Taylor
Taylor
Senator Taylor Secures Engrossment Vote For Columbus Anniversary Bill
Senator William Taylor won an engrossment vote on a bill to observe Christopher Columbus's anniversary, despite opposition from Governor Guild and critics calling the measure nonsensical. The final tally on verification by yeas and nays was 19 to 16 in favor.
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William Taylor
Senate
House
America
Christopher Columbus
Governor Guild
Buttrick
Taylor
No Settlement Yet Called By Coal Operators
At a Pennsylvania coal operators conference a general Indianapolis conference was called for Monday March 19. Operators insist no agreement exists and no settlement is possible until after the meeting and views of operators from four states are gathered.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Coal Operators’ Conference
Indianapolis
United States
Exeter Police Delay Burial Over Suspected Foul Play
In Exeter New Hampshire on February 28 authorities halted the burial of Chase W Thurston after his death at a lonely home was suspected of foul play. The body was taken to an undertaking establishment while Rockingham county officials ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Initial reports suggested hallucinations may have led to the death and clothing catching fire.
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Exeter
N. H
Chase W. Thurston
Rockingham
Thurston
Bromfield Street Church Site Sale Reported for Clubhouse
Arrangements near completion for selling the Bromfield Street Methodist Church to clear way for a new clubhouse. A $140,000 cash offer plus a 25 000 square foot lot at Commonwealth avenue and Deerfield valued at $303,000 was accepted by trustees. Church historic landmark details noted. ministers declined comment.
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Bromfield Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Deerfield
Board of Trustees
Woman's heroism in remaining single inspires sermon
The Rev. W. W. Bustard of Dudley Street Baptist Church says most women are willing to marry, but some choose singleness to pursue larger good. He cites Frances Willard and notes independent women deserve credit for greater humanity, while planning a sermon on "The right of the unmarried."
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W. W. Bustard
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Post
C. F. Berry Declared Bankrupt by U S District Court
Judge Dodge handed down an opinion declaring Charles F. Berry bankrupt. Berry, once trustee of several large estates, disappeared on February 24 and was found to owe an estimated 300000 to 400000 dollars to those estates.
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Dodge
United States District Court
Charles F. Berry
Berry
Boston May Get Custom House
The House committee on public buildings and grounds will visit Boston to study demand for a new custom house and Pittsburgh to inspect a proposed new post office building. The panel plans to depart Washington after its meeting next Friday.
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Washington
House Committee On Public Buildings
Boston
Pittsburg
Fire Department Promotes Officers Across Boston Units
Fire Commissioner Wells announced a wave of promotions. Lieutenants Edwin F. Richardson Mortimer Cronin Fitz Gerald O Lalor Francis J. Jordan move up to captains at engines 15 2 22 18 and 6 etc. New lieutenants include John Hogan Frederick Adams Denis Driscoll Michael OBrien Timothy Heffron John Murray and M J Dacey with transfers and ladder Captain assignments described.
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Fire Department
Boston
Wells
Edwin F. Richardson
Captain Taber
Broadway
Dorchester Avenue
Mortimer Cronin
Kennedy
Fort Hill Square
Fitzgerald O'Lalor
Mulligan
Warren Avenue
Francis J. Jordan
Captain Fox
Leverett Street
Mellen R. Joy
South Boston
Ryder
Thomas Ramsey
Captain Joy
Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown
John Hogan
Cronin
Frederick I. Adams
O'Lalor
Boylston Street
Denis Driscoll
Richardson
Centre Street
Roxbury
Michael IF. O'Brien
Jordan
Harvard Street
Dorchester
Timothy J. Heffron
Lieutenant Ramsey
Monument Square
John P. Murray
Conway
M. J. Dacey
Social duties loom for Mrs Nick among Congressional wives
The article notes a shift in Mrs Nick's role as she must now engage with the wives of 386 Congress members and other prominent women. She is urged to call on Senate and Cabinet wives, the Speaker's daughter, the Vice-President's wife, and wives of Supreme Court judges, or risk being talked about.
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Washington
Nick
N. Longworth
Congress
Alice
Supreme Court
Who Is M. J. Lawlor A Death Mystery in Long Island
Michael J. Lawlor died in a Long Island hospital on Monday. John P. Sheehan of Lawrence was to be notified, but no Such man exists there. Superintendent James F. English awaits word on disposition of the body as no one claims to know the deceased.
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Michael J. Lawlor
Long Island
John P. Sheehan
Lawrence
James F. English
Baby on Stage Papa Fined in Local Theatre Skit
Edward C. Brown vaudeville actor was fined 100 by Judge Bennett in Municipal Court for violating child labor law by allowing his 4 year old son Edward Jr to sing and act in a local theatre skit. He appealed and was held in 3800 bond for the March term of the Superior Court.
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Edward, Jr
Edward C. Brown
Bennett
Apple Leads to Stabbing in Lawrence
A dispute over sharing an apple escalated when Pasquale Depipi refused Rossi Colgi a bite and allegedly warned there would be no cure. Depipi is hospitalized with two dangerous stab wounds while Rossi Colgi is missing and sought by police.
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Lawrence
Pasquale Depipi
Rossi Colgidoni
Pasquale
Rossi
Moroney Dies in Dorchester After Heart Failure
Michael C. Moroney of 162 Harvard Street Dorchester died yesterday at Emergency Hospital from acute heart failure. Former shoe businessman from Wareham he long served the Cape district as member-at-large of the Democratic State committee. Later with Massachusetts Breweries Company. Survived by two children Frances Moronecy and John A Ki Moroney.
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Michael C. Moroney
Harvard Street
Dorchester
Moroney
Wareham
Mass
Cape District
Democratic State Committee
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Frances Moronecy
John A. Ki. Moroney
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