Bitter hearing on vivisection bill shocks State House
A Massachusetts committee session on vivisection regulation drew a dramatic challenge from Herbert D. Ward who alleged infant vivisection occurred in a Boston hospital in 1896. He cited Wentworth's reports and warned that anesthesia cannot redeem cruel experiments on children. The hearing featured anti vivisection and pro petition voices led by ex governors and notable figures, with continuation scheduled for today at 10:30 in Room 439 State House.
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State House
Herbert D. Ward
Boston
Ward
England
Mr. Ward
Massachusetts
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
A. H. Wentworth
Infant Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Pr. Wentworth
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Board of Prison Commissioners
Committee On
Probate and Chancery
William Claflin
Boutwell
Long
Brackett
Asa P. French
Norfolk
Charles K. Darling
Lilley
French
Callender
Judge Emmons
Mr. French
Emmons
Herbert T. Ward
Mrs. Ward
Paten
South Framingham
Arthur P. Sleeper
J. L. Withrow
Park Street Church
Withrow
R C Manning of Salem Dies at Home
Salem man Richard C Manning died at his Essex Street home at noon. Born January 8, 1830, in the Old Manning homestead on Dearborn Street, he was the son of the late Robert Manning and Rebecca Burnham Manning and a grandson of Robert Manning whose daughter was the mother of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Salem
Richard Co. Manning
Essex Street
Manning
Dearborn Street
Robert and
Rebecca
Burnham) Manning
Robert Manning
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Shun Deadly Pneumonia Colds and Fever
A brief health note warns against pneumonia and urges avoiding colds chill and flu symptoms. It promotes prompt use of Orangeine powders as a remedy to check symptoms and prevent serious illness.
May Simmons in Sherborn
Miss May Simmons of Cambridge known to police as the stockingless girl appeared before Judge Almy in Cambridge lower court charged with drunkenness. Her mother Jeannette Jones faced the same charge. Reuben Jones testified in an assault case. Jones was sentenced to six months in the house of correction. May was ordered to the women’s reformatory at Sherborn for an indefinite period, with an appeal bond set at 500 dollars. Reuben to remain with his elder brother.
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Sherborn
May Simmons
Cambridge
Almy
Jeannette Jones
Reuben
Democratic Club Plans Olney Pilgrimage to National Convention
The Massachusetts Democratic Club seeks to boost Richard Olney for President by sending a delegation to the St. Louis convention. A committee led by Daniel J. Prendergast, W. H. Brown, and George G. Sears will arrange hotel, rail, and a special train section. The group, once the Young Men's Democratic Club, is actively organizing under Judge John W. Corcoran, former lieutenant governor candidate.
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Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
William F. Russell
St. Louis
Richard Olney
Daniel J. Prendergast
W. H. Brown
George G. Sears
Olney
Young Men's Democratic Club
John W. Corcoran
William E. Russell
Recital by Young Pianists at New England Conservatory
Yesterday afternoon at the New England Conservatory of Music a recital by piano normal classes featured about 20 children under 15. A notable part of the program was a hand limbering exercise session led by teachers Miss Laura B. Huxtable and Miss Alm Marti, followed by performances ranging from figure exercises to Schumann and Mozart.
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Conservatory
New England Conservatory of Music
Laura B. Huxtable
Alm
Marti
Garrett Awarded 22866 in Suit Against City of Everett
A Superior Court in East Cambridge awarded Garrett 22866 against the city of Everett for land damages from the abolition of a grade crossing on Broadway Everett. Of the total, 1787.55 goes to Charles R. Garrett who held a 10 year lease of one of the removed buildings.
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J. Garrett
City of
Everett
Superior Court
East Cambridge
Broadway
Charles R. Garrett
Tom Plant Off for England to Return with New Dog Line
Tom Plant, a famed Boston dog man known as the original Boston terrier expert, sails for England at 70 to visit Birmingham and his champion terrier Tom Sayers. He has handled nearly 5000 dogs since 18 Travers street and plans a year abroad to bring back new ideas for Boston dogs.
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Tom Plant
England
Kansas
Tom
New England
Birmingham
Travers Street
Boston
Tom Sayers
Fall River Freighter Boston Launched at Fore River Yard
The new Fall River freight steamer Boston was launched at Fore River yards at 11 45 this morning without incident. Miss Mary Sherman Gardner of New London Conn christened the vessel, declaring it ready for service in 60 days at a cost of 000000. Designed by the late George Pierce, the 318 foot twin screw freighter features triple expansion engines and eight Scotch boilers, with detailed cylinder and boiler specifications noted.
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Quincy
Scotch
Boston Declared Healthiest City in the Union
Boston claims the lowest death rate per thousand in the United States, leading all municipalities since January. Dr. T B Shea, chief medical officer of the Health Board, states Boston has been the healthiest city in the Union during the past winter.
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United States
Boston
T. B. Shea
The
Health Board
Union
Pantsmakers Strike Spurs Open Shop Push
Pantsmakers facing a nine hour workday dispute vote to run open shops to avoid concessions. Employers on strike plan operations with ten hour pay proposals, signaling a shift in labor conflict dynamics and potential broader impact on workers.
Labor unions stage votes and meetings across Boston area
Plasterers union 10 backs Boston Structural Building Trades Alliance to improve conditions and permanence. Electrical Workers Union 108 to hear from Chief Inspector Cole next Wednesday. Plymouth Rock Lodge of Carworkers reports 41 new members and aims to affiliate with Boston Central Labor Union. State Metal Polishers Buffers Platers and Brassworkers set quarterly session at Wells Memorial Hall. 8100 members overall. Wood Wire and Metal Lathers Union 72 approves 1904 05 hours and wage scale, effective June 1 at 44 1 2 cents per hour. Apprenticeship skill committee named for House smiths Union 59.
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Plasterer's Union
Boston Structural Building Trades Alliance
Insepetor Cole
City Electrical Department
Electrical Workers’ Union
Plymouth Rock Lodge
Boston Central Labor Union
William Collins
Fred Campbell
Robert Campbell
Thomas Muldoon
James Hughes
Union 59
Woman Reports Husband Break In and Attack
Mrs Daniel Sheehan of 13 Edgerly Place told a police officer she wanted her husband arrested for breaking and entering after he allegedly struck her with a stove cover, causing a scalp wound. The husband was arrested on another charge and she went to the relief station.
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Daniel Sheehan
Edgerly Place
Boston Shoe Men's Association Banquet Held at Revere House
The Boston Shoe Men's Association held a banquet last night at the Revere House with 25 members in attendance. Charles E. Dale presided over the gathering, directing the program and remarks.
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Boston Shoe Men
Boston Shoe Men's Association
Revere Huse
Charles E. Dale
Miss Sawtelle Still in Doubt at Han cock School
The Han cock School headmaster nomination of Miss Ellen C. Sawtelle remained unconfirmed as the school committee postponed action after Mr. Casey requested a postponement to question the superintendent. Casey planned a visit to Miss Sawtelle, but none occurred yet.
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Miss Sawtelle
Ellen C. Sawtelle
Hancock
Casey
Ten Thousand Dollar Suit Against B M Railroad
Mrs. Mary L Brooks of Reading administratrix sues Boston and Maine railroad for 10000 claiming her husband died from injuries after being struck by a train in Reading. Heard in East Cambridge before Judge Bell with a jury. The case involves the two Haag boys riding with Mr Brooks and notes a horse frightened by an automobile driven by Dr Gray of Cambridge.
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Mary L. Brooks
Reading
Boston & Maine Railroad
East Cambridge
Bell
Brooks
Haag
Gray
Cambridge
Lee files plea to $20,000 suit
Robert Emmons Lee through attorney Charles H Sprague filed an answer in Middlesex County Superior Court East Cambridge to a $20,000 breach of promise suit by actress Charlotte Helen Bates McNally. The defendant denies all plaintiff allegations and claims any promise to marry was obtained by fraud and was void or mutually released before suit.
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Robert Emmons Lee
Charles H. Sprague
Middlesex County Superior Court
East Cambridge
Charlotte Helen Bates McNally
Connor O Kelly M P to Speak at Waltham
Waltham March 2 Thomas Ken try secretary of Timothy Leary Branch United Irish League has word that when Connor O Kelly M P of Ireland visits this country he will include Waltham among the cities he will visit A committee will be appointed at the next meeting to plan a reception for the Irish member of Parliament.
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Waltham
Thomas Kentry
Timothy Leary
United Irish League
Connor O'Kelly
M. P
Ireland
General Charles F. Dick Elected to Hanna Seat
Columbus March 2 General Charles F. Dick was declared elected to the United States Senate today after the joint ballot of the two houses for both the short and long terms.
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Columbus, CO
Charles F. Dick
United States
Senate
Russian press openly criticizes abroad and chemulpo note corrected
A Russian department official asserts that newspapers in Russia enjoy broad editorial latitude and frequently criticize other nations. The corrected Chemulpo/Vicksburg report improves Russian public opinion. US Ambassador McCormick has delivered Commander Marshall’s report to Foreign Minister Lamsdorff, with formal admiralty thanks pending a Waring captain’s detailed report. The foreign office aligns with Washington on treating foodstuffs as contraband only when destined for private individuals, noting destination proves difficult to determine.
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ST. Petersburg
Foreign Department
Vicksburg
Chemulpo
Marshall
Lamsdorff
United States
McCormick
Waring
Foreign Office
Washington
Melrose Wins Suburban League Crown in Sweep
Melrose High School defeated Everett 33 to 19 to claim the Suburban High School league championship for the third straight season. Melrose finished with a perfect league record, beating each rival both home and away.
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Melrose
Melrose High School
Everett High School
Loyal Legion dinner honors new members at American House
Over 300 members and guests of the Loyal Legion of the United States attended a dinner at the American House. Col Norwood P Hallo well welcomed attendees as new members were admitted including Samuel Holmes Durgin of Boston Walter Allen Read of Providence R I Frank Boynton Gray of Nashua NH and Melvin Adams Galucia of Dover NH.
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The
Loyal Legion of the United States
American House
Norwood P. Hallowell
Samuel Holmes Durgin
Boston
Walter Allen Read
Providence
R. J
Frank Boynton Gray
Nashua
N. H
Melvin Adams Galucia
Dover
Enticements of a Concert Program with Classical Selections
A readable list of concert pieces featuring orchestral overtures waltzes and songs. It includes Lionized works by Mendelssohn Rubinstein Gounod and standard favorites such as William Tell Overture Zampa and Lucia di Lammermoor overture among others. The lineup presents a varied program with titles like April Smiles Angels Serenade and Blue Danube transcriptions.
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Flarriet
Mildred Anderson
Rubinstein
Scotland
Watch On the Rhine
Classical Song and Dance Selections Title List
A readable list of music titles and variations including Hungary’s Rhapsody No. 2, Old Oaken Buckets variants, My Rosary, Danube Waves, and various waltzes, marches, two steps, and duets. The compilation features named tunes like Love’s Old Sweet Song, Lost Chord, Jerusalem, and Mocking Bird with multiple arrangements and pages noted.
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The
Dee
Bethlehem
Barewell
Jerusalem
Celestial City
Gottschalk
Rocky Glen
Bry Pacher
Duel and dance tunes amid a music page bustle
A jumble of song titles and marches appears, listing many pieces by Von Tilzer and other composers. The page reads as a catalog of tunes such as For Sale, A Baby Earns, Our Protector, La Miniature, and Down Where the Swanee River, with various waltzes, rags, two steps, and marches, plus a Wizard of Oz reference and several named works.
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von Tilzer
Alabama
St. Louis
Swanee River
Dinah Jones
Heaven
Dixie Land
MA Black Tao
Iaie
Village
Eliza Jane Sammy
Redelia Navajo
Little Daisy Donohue
Marie
Maine
Henry Ki-Ye
Mame
Vintage Ragtime and Stage Song Medley Sparkles in Show Set
A compiled list of titles including I1dSe Tixie Girl Laughing Water Unce as a two step and May There, sung by Harry Bulger, plus classics like Pansy Faces and Way Down Yonder in the Cornfields. The program features marching tunes, stage numbers, and popular ditties such as Louisiana Louise and Romance era pieces, reflecting a lively early 20th century revue vibe.
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Harry Bulger
Mollie
Mamma
Arena
Stadium
Harvard
Rosalie
Rive
Ly Hey
Cornfields
Alabama
Mississippi
Rome
Zanzibar
Cobb & Edward’s
Intest
Boston man credits Quinona for recovery after injury
Joseph Gardner of East Boston cites lasting relief after a May accident at the Maverick Street Boston and Albany crossing. He says Quinona restored his sleep, nerves, and general health, praising it as a spring tonic that strengthens the stomach, nerves, appetite, and blood.
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Joseph Gardner
Marion Street
Boston
Boston & Albany
Maverick Street
Quinona
Quin
Ona
East Boston
Porter Associates
Five Soldiers Poisoned by Wood Alcohol Fatalities Reported
New London Conn March 2 Corporal Thomas OBrien Private Morris OConnor and Private John Reynolds of the One Hundredth Company Coast Artillery U S A stationed at Fort Terry Plum Island N Y are dead Private John Walsh and Private William Harrigan are confined to the military hospital at the post in a precarious condition after drinking wood alcohol in a poisoning incident
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New London, Conn
Thomas O’brien
Morris O'Connor
John Reynolds
One Hundredth Company, Coast Artillery
Fort Terry
Plum Island
N. Y
John Walsh
William Harrigan
Strike Shuts Union Rubber Plant Doors
Seventy five workers, men and women stitchers, walked out yesterday at the Union Rubber Company plant to demand recognition of their union and a price contract.
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Union Rubber Company
Watch and Ward elects Bishop Lawrence leader again
Bishop Lawrence was reelected president of the New England Watch and Ward Society at its 26th annual meeting held yesterday at 1 Joy Street headquarters in Boston.
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Lawrence
New England Watch and Ward Society
Joy Street
Napoli's liquor laden wagon captured in Watertown chase
Watertown police officer Burke pursued an express wagon through East Watertown at 8 30 pm catching Joseph Napoli a Boston Italian who was driving a wagon loaded with about 20 cases of beer and assorted hard liquors after a lengthy chase through the streets.
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Watertown
Burke
East Watertown
Joseph Napoli
Striking Italians at Clinton Refuse Raise
Contractors J F McGee Co Taunton made two concessions to strikers on the Wachusett reservoir south dike but wages split. Strikers refused 15 cents an hour for ten hours and demanded 1.50 for a nine hour day.
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Clinton
J. F. McGee & Co
Taunton
Wachusett Reservoir
Dinner to Senator Dillon in Ward 13 charity event
Senator Thomas Dillon of Holyoke attended a dinner hosted by James F. Powers, chairman of Ward 13 Democratic committee. Powers hosted at his home on 17 Broadway, with about 70 guests present for the gathering.
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Thomas Dillon
Holyoke
James F. Powers
Democratic Committee
Ward 13
Powers
Broadway
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