Militant suffragettes clash with Labor party rally in London
In Memorial Hall London militant suffragettes and male supporters disrupted a Labor party meeting led by J Ramsay MacDonald. Fights broke out as women tore clothing and hair, chairs were broken, windows smashed, and police were called to restore order. Emmeline Pankhurst criticized Labor leaders for inaction on votes for women. Sylvia Pankhurst announced plans to confront police and incite damage in Trafalgar Square.
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London
Labor Party
J. Ramsey MacDonald
Memorial Hall
MacDonald
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Labor
J. Kier -Hardie
Will Crooks
Philip Snowden
Emmeline Pankhurst
Sylvia Pankhurst
Trafalgar Square
Decision in Rantoul divorce case due in two weeks
The Rantoul divorce case ended with a sharp courtroom confrontation as Judge Hardy took the matter under advisement and a decision was promised in about two weeks. Attorneys lambasted both Mrs Lois Burnett Rantoul and Sidward L Rantoul, detailing alleged deception and brutal treatment.
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Rantoul
Lois Burnett Rantoul
Sidward L. Rantoul
Hardy
Thomas
Hunt
Mrs. Rantoul
Thomas W. Proctor
Edward L. Rantoul
Huerta’s Son Gaming Chief at Mexico City Opera House
Special Correspondent notes the unfinished national opera house in Mexico City, a grand white stone structure once funded by Diaz, left to languish as Huerta’s regime fights northern forces. The piece frames a capital city roiled by graft and conflict and hints at expansion in the ongoing power struggle.
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Boston Post
New York Mail
Mexico City
Huerta
National Opera House
Diaz
Mexico
Madero
Arraignment noted as principals show stark contrasts
During the arraignments Mrs Rantoul maintained a stern, immovable posture while Edward L. Ranton displayed visible emotion with tears as Attorney Hunt spoke. Mrs Rantoul smiled at parts of testimony but remained expressionless during opening and closing remarks.
Policemen Tango In Court In Improper Dancing Trial
In Lowell on March 4 the courtroom laughed as Special Officer John H. Clark and Officer John W. Swanwick demonstrated a tango during the trial of Mrs Angelina Marcotte and Frank Hennessey on charges of improper dancing. The act amused Judge Thomas B. Enright and the accused, while spectators reacted with laughter at this first such display in a Massachusetts courtroom.
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Lowell
Angelina Marcotte
Frank Hennessey
John H. Clark
John W. Swanwick
Massachusetts
Thomas B. Enright
Marcotte
Boy Sets Fire to Mother's Clothes in West End Home
Jenry Feink a two year old set fire to his mother's clothing as she slept on a couch at 18 North Resell Street West End. The blaze spread to the kitchen with newspapers. Mrs Jessie Feink awoke in flames and escaped with the help of neighbor Mrs E Sedersky who aided her in extinguishing the fire. The fire department arrived to find couch and kitchen fire already out. Mrs Feink was not seriously burned.
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Jenry Feink
North Resell Street
West End
Feink
E. Sedersky
Jessie Feink
Feinkan
Sedersky
RIFUS H. MANSON DIES IN CAMBRIDGE
Rifus H. Manson aged 77, a maker in the Gay Manso Co iron firm founded by his forebears a century ago, died at his home on Gettba Street Cambridge last night.
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Llus H. Manson
Gay,Manso& Co
Gett Ba Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Mayor in heated exchange at State House
Senator John P. Brennan demanded the ejection of Mayor J. Edward Barry of Cambridge from the State House after a sharp confrontation. Barry declared he would not be reelected, as a crowded corridor watched a tense exchange with both men ready to confront each other. Both men are described as about 200 pounds.
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John P. Brennan
Cambridge
Senate
J. Edward Barry
State House
Barry
Brennan
Mayor and Senator clash over Cambridge hospital bill
In a heated Senate exchange outside the chamber the Mayor and Senator Brennan argued over a Cambridge Captains Island hospital bill. Brennan warned the Mayor to stay away. the Mayor said he would come when he chose. Both denied physical assault. Brennan admitted guiding the Mayor toward the door with his body but denied touching him.
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Cambridge
Captains Island
the Charles
Barry
Senate Chamber
Senator Brennan
Brennan
Senate
Mayor Curley Slashes Pay Of Boston Fire Officers
Boston mayor cuts 63831 from fire department salaries affecting all officers from Chief Mullen to lieutenants, with privates spared. He plans talks with Police Commissioner O Meara to ensure gentler treatment for police ranks above patrolman.
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Boston
Fire Department
Curley
Mullen
Fitzgerald
O'Meara
Police Department
Mayor Curley Orders Sweeping Fire Department Salary Cuts
The mayor announced broad salary reductions affecting 354 fire department members, reversing much of the Fitzgerald era raises and stating cuts will take effect immediately. Police cuts were deferred pending Commissioner O'Meara’s consent.
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Fire Department
Curley
Fitzgerald
O’meara
Fire
Polce
Astronomy Notes and Historic Anniversaries Mentioned
A weather and astronomy snippet lists tide times in Portland Gloucester and Newport and notes the moon phase first quarter with evening and morning stars. It also marks today as the 64th day of the year with 37 more days to Easter and recalls anniversaries from the Boston Massacre to presidential inaugurations and the 1868 impeachment court.
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Mars
Saturn
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Boston
Zachary Taylor
United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
Johnson
Boston & Albany
Fair Forecast For Boston And Vicinity
Weather summary notes Thursday fair in Boston area with fair conditions. Friday unsettled with moderate west winds becoming variable. Washington reports northern New England cloudy Thursday and Friday with moderate west winds. Southern New England to have fair Thursday and unsettled Friday with moderate west winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Thompson's Spa Record Snapshot
A garbled spa log records temperatures and figures with scattered numbers and abbreviations. It notes yesterday's average temperature around 41 with a comparative 36 from last year and includes various unreadable codes and figures.
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Thompson's Spa
Hundreds Arrested in Church Protest at New York Church
In New York on March 4 several hundred men led by the Industrial Workers of the World marched on church buildings and were arrested at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church on West Broadway after warnings that entry would risk arrest.
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New York
Industrial Workers of the World
St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic
West Broadway
Demonstrators Seized After Church Invasion Led by Tannenbaum
Police halted a prowl of unemployed protesters who entered a church during a Lenten service led by Frank Tannenbaum. Detectives ordered doors locked, reserves mobilized, and 190 men and one woman detained for hearing in the Domestic Relations Court.
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Frank Tannenbaum
Tannenbaum
Fearles
J. G. Schneider
Mitchel
MeeKay
Rutgers Square
Judson Memorial
Washington Square
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Rothskeller
Jardiniere
Tue House OF Good Cheer
MCA
The
W. L. Russell Co
Motor Mart
Park Square
Apeconte Siegel
Rchestra
Oxford
Bayside Inn
Nahant
Nahamt
Counsel Hunter
MR F Rantoul
MR Proctor
Rumbill
Rome
Mi Rantoul
Gaming
Creelman Carranza
James Creelman
la Rie Royal Dutch Cocoa
Bensdorp
Stephen L. Bartlett CO
Bostes
Mass
Brigham
Washington Stunnel Statio
D. M. Healy
Brigham’s Hotel
Rifus H. Manson
Seattle St
Brettle Sq
Sol Solow
PR. M
Hay Market
Washington Street
Meara
A.M
Ofu
McKay
Peltomaene
Minard
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