Lawson Moran Episode Stirring Massachusetts Gas War
At a legislative hearing on repealing the Boston gas company consolidation Lawson faces Moran with intense exchanges. Moran accuses Lawson’s allies and probes funds tied to Pepper era cases and corporate figures like Burrage Rogers Winsor and Morse. The dispute centers on capitalization and payments linked to political committees and firm records.
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Legislative Committee On Public Fighting
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
John B. Moran
Moran
Boston Gas Companies
Albert CC. Burrage
Henry H. Rogers
Gas Commission
Robert Winsor
Rogers
Mr. Moran
Barker
Robert M. Morse
Boston Gas Light Company
Lawson
Last Great Battle as Japan and Russia Clash in Manchuria
In Manchuria near Sakhhetun on March 1, Japanese and Russian forces totaling about 700,000 battled for control of key terrain. Japanese siege guns opened fire on Poutiloff Hill while the front along a 100 mile line remained under heavy bombardment. Russians repulsed attacks near Kondayu and Tunsilai Pass as fighting continued at Shakhe River.
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Poutiloff
Lone Tree
Port Arthur
Mukden
Sakhetun
Manchuria
Japan
Russia
Kondayu
Tunsilai Pass
Gauto Pass
Shakhe
Kalama
Pretty Girl Found In Bushes Near Gardner Palace
Miss May Evan a 27 year old Cincinnati resident was found weak and hungry in bushes by Patrolman Bush near Mrs Gardner's palace in the Fens. She groaned softly and was taken to Station 10. She refused to name parents or address. Police suspect the cadder gang as responsible.
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May Evan
Cincinnati
Jack Gardner
Bush
Rush
Treaty 10 Protect Women From White Slave Trade
The Senate ratified a treaty with all nations to repress the trade in white women. Nations will enact laws to punish enticing a woman or girl to move to another country for debauchery, even with consent. Provisions apply across borders and across acts committed in different countries.
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Washington
Senate
Fire Destroys Bay State Belting Plant in South Boston
A midnight blaze gutted the rear of the four story Bay State Belting Company building at A and Richard streets in South Boston. Firemen fought the flames amid freezing water and a crowded scene as damage was estimated around $30,000 with the building nearly collapsing. Fireboat 44 aided in dousing the fire and prevented spread to adjacent warehouses.
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Bay State Belting Company
Richard Streets
Boston
Stickney
Division 6
Cheswell
Dexter Storage
F. P. Manuell Box Company
Prices Going Lower Butter and Eggs Say No Corner
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange leading butter and egg merchants told the Post that hard winter caused high prices, not cornering. They report large past production, storage stocks sold at a loss, and warming weather bringing lower prices and ample supply for 1905.
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Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Beef Trust
Boston Area Weather Outlook This Week
Fair and colder Thursday with fresh northwest winds. Friday remains fair. Father John's Medicine promotes strength and cold relief, backed by 50 years of use and endorsements from major hospitals and physicians.
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Father John
Genuine warming remedies praised for health and warmth
A note extols authentic warming stomach aids and healthful benefits. It urges readers to choose genuine products for effective relief and comfort during cold periods.
Mrs Leland Stanford Dies Crying Poison
Mrs Jane Lathrop Stanford widow of Senator Leland Stanford died in Honolulu after a night of illness amid rumors of poisoning. An autopsy cited tetanus of the respiratory organs though the cause could not be confirmed pending stomach analysis. Police from San Francisco and local authorities investigate and a report from chemists is awaited.
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Honolulu
Stanford
Henry
Jane Lathrop Stanford
San Francisco
United States
Leland Stanford
Manana
Henry Highton
Corea
Army of 3500 Religious Workers Parade West End at Evening
Hundreds of believers from varied walks joined a Sunday night march through Boston streets led by Rev. William J. Dawson. The procession drew thousands of onlookers and ended at Tremont Temple where 50 attendees pledged to accept salvation after the evangelist's prayer.
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West End
Boston
Tremont Temple
William J. Dawson
Mr. Dawson
London
Old John L Sullivan Wins Lightweight Exhibition Fight
John L. Sullivan ex-champion heavyweight knocked out Jack McCormick of Galveston in the second round at Smith's Opera House in Grand Rapids Mich. The bout was four rounds, Sullivan weighed near 300 pounds, and a large crowd witnessed the victory amid cheers.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
John L. Sullivan
Jack McCormick
Galveston
Smith's Opera House
Sullivan
McCormick
Piso's Cure for Consumption and Scalp Treatment Ad
Antique advertisement notes Piso's Cure for consumption cures coughs and colds. Claims scalp care and itch relief when other remedies fail. Marketed by all druggists, priced two shillings.
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Piso
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Kidder, Peabody & Co
Mr. Lawson
State House
J. Otis Wardwell
Republican State Committee
Third House
McNary and
Gaston
William S. McNary
Democratic State Committee
William A. Gaston
Pepper
Whipple
The
Vicin
Sanford
Tremont
Tempie
Frisco
John J
Cuticura
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