Notables Hear Proposals on Industrial Education
Friends of Governor Douglas push for an unpaid state commission to study industrial education at a hearing in one week at the State House. The panel would report next session on needs, how others meet them, and steps to address deficiencies, with a long list of notable supporters from universities, museums, unions, and civic groups. The inquiry will cover agriculture, manufacture, and commerce.
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Douglas
Committee On Education
State House
Henry L. Johnson
The
University Press
Cambridge
Robert A. Woods
South End House
James P. Munroe
Institute of Technology
John D. Long
Wentworth Institute
Henry T. Bailey
State Board of Education
James Tansey
Fall River Textile Council
W. A. Reed
State Board of Arbitration
G. W. Brown
United Shoe Machinery Company
Samuel F. Hubbare
North End Union
Thomas Taylor
Loomfixers’ Union
Fall River
C. Howard Walker
Museum of Fine Arts School of Design
J. R. Leeson
Robert Treat Paine
James J. Storrow
Boston School Committee
J. M. W. Hall
A. J. Peters
Boston
Lefavour
Simmons College For Women
F. A. Whiting
Arts and Crafts Society
B. P. Clark
Lincoln House
R. D. Andrews
Boston Society of Architects
Horatio A. Lamb
Robert M. Burnett
Southboro
E. M. Hartwell
Boston Board of Statistics
George H. Martin
Frank A. Day
Oppose Mayors 2 5 Million Loan for Schools
The legislative committee on cities rejects Mayor Collins demand to borrow 2 5 million within the debt limit for school buildings and sites. Critics suggest funding by taxation and note the bill lingers since Jan 17 with potential amendment to require two thirds of the City Council approval rather than two thirds of those present.
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Legislative Committee On
Collins
Boston Representative Seeks Alcohol Content Label on Patent Medicine
A bill by Representative Collins of Boston to require listing the percentage of alcohol in patent medicines was substituted for the committee on public health adverse report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Boston
Committee On Public Health
Representative O Rourke Calls Rail Fenders After Car Death Toll
Worcester representative O Rourke argued Massachusetts must protect people with automatic fenders on street railways. He cited nearly 5000 injuries and 92 deaths on street cars last year. the House rejected the bill 112 to 62.
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O’rourke
Worcester
Massachusetts
House
Scott's Emulsion Advertisement for Babies and Children
A vintage ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as ideal nourishment for babies and older children alike. It claims the product provides safe, beneficial nutrients and offers a free sample. Scott & Bowne, New York, issued the sample offer.
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Scott & Bowne
Repeal Push Over Gas Law Sparks Legislative Hearing
At a gas hearing, George W. Anderson of the Public Franchise League urged repealing the 1908 act and replacing it with general consolidation legislation, arguing current gas earnings and asset capitalization distort public wages. He highlighted a $10.5 million capitalization proposal and questioned the Gas Commission chair's reply about intent and assets versus debt. The hearing resumes today.
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George W. Anderson
Public Franchise League
Supreme Court
Anderson
Boston
Barker
The
Gas Commission
Public’ Franchise League
Public Lighting Committee
Liquor Bill Reconsideration Defeated Again in House
The liquor incorporation measure failed a second time with 68 votes for 86 against. Taft of Worcester described the bill as a feeler to test House temper. Leonard Boston Hayes Lowell Pingree Haverhill Potter Worcester spoke for the bill.
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Taft
Worcester
Leonard
Boston
Hayes
Lowell
Pingree
Haverhill
Potter
Committee opposes uniform divorce laws and direct Senate election
The committee on federal relations yesterday reported against the resolutions calling for uniform divorce laws and for electing United States Senators by the people, signaling opposition to both proposals.
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Committee On Federal Relations
United States
Committee backs $5000 pay boost for court clerk
The committee on counties, after review, favors increasing Assistant Clerk Henry E. Bellew of the Superior Civil Court salary from $3500 to $5000. The report supports the raise as proposed.
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Committee On Counties
Henry E. Bellew
Superior Civil Court
Senate suspends rule to file G A R veteran list petition
The Senate suspended the 12th joint rule to admit two petitions. One petition by Department Commander James H. Wolff of Massachusetts G A R seeks authorization for the Bureau of Statistics of Labor to provide the commander with the names and addresses of Civil War veterans who served in the army navy or marine corps of the United States.
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Senate
Woods
Middlesex
Committee On Ways and Means
Department
James H. Wolff
Massachusetts G. A. R
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Public health panel approves poison marking for wood alcohol packages
A legislative committee on public health voted to report a bill requiring packages containing wood alcohol to be marked poison, aiming to prevent accidental ingestion and improve consumer safety.
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Legislative Committee On Public Health
Cambridge Councilman Thayer Crushed by Car in Central Square
Cambridge Councilman Farewell Thayer suffered a crushed right ankle after being struck by a car near Central square while chasing a subway car. He collapsed beside Meyer's poolroom as cue players continued at their tables. He was carried to Dr. Albert L. Norris's office for treatment.
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Farewell Thayer
Cambridge
Meyer
Central Square
Thayer
Albert L. Norris
Labor Men Fight Over Overtime Bill In Massachusetts
Labor representatives and mill owners clashed over a proposed law to limit weekly work to 54 hours for women and minors and nine hours per day. Speakers argued about enforcement, economic impact, and the need for a referendum while noting regional plant practices and wage concerns.
Call for Big School Board Change by Storrow Bill
Ex mayor Josiah Quincy urged the Storrow bill creating a five member mayor appointed school board. He argued 24 members hinder progress and supported women’s representation on boards, while James J. Storrow condemned subcommittees and praised mayoral appointments for efficiency.
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Josiah Quincy
Legislative Committee On Cities
New Nursing Demonstration Shows Evening High School Skills
Under Dr Laura A C Hughes and assistant Miss Dix a South Boston Evening High School of Nurses showcased practical nursing skills at the high school building Pneumonia bed making without patient movement recording vital signs changing bed with patient present applying poultices and fomentations wound dressing and aseptic surgery prep were demonstrated in detail
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South Boston Evening High School OF Nurses
Laura A. C. Hughes
Dix
South Bos
South Boston
Boston Leader Seeks Mayor Control of School Board
A speaker argues Boston should shift from annual direct elections to mayoral appointment of the school committee. He cites education as the city’s top municipal issue and notes the complexity of choosing a capable board under the current system. He expresses no objection to the new board’s size or constitution.
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Boston
Storrow
Gamaliel Bradford
Julia Duff
Duff
Harrington
Julia Ward Howe
Blackwell
Boyden
Judith Smith
Dorcas Lyman
Ferber
Samoan school to teach English on Tutuila
In Tutuila western district a boys school will teach English with three Marist brothers as instructors. About 600 Chinese workers from Swatow are set to land for plantation work in German Samoa, but none will be allowed to land in the American portion.
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Tutuila
Samoa
China
German Samoa
St Josephs T A Society Presents Idle Wilde in Waltham
The St Josephs Catholic Total Abstinence Society staged Idle Wilde a musical extravaganza at Waltham Theatre on March 7 featuring local talent praised for professional like acting. The comedy by John Nolan of Boston drew a large audience in Waltham.
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Waltham
St. Joseph’s Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Waltham Theatre
John Nolan
Boston
Doctor Mann Expected to Accept Trinity Rectorship
The Rev Dr Alexander Mann of Orange New Jersey who led Grace Church Orange and later succeeded his uncle in 1900 is awaited to accept the Trinity Church Cop ley Square post. He helped clear parish debt and led the Children's Aid and Protective Society advocating child protection laws. He chaired the House of the Good Shepherd and serves as chaplain to the Guild of St Barnabas and the Orange Daughters of the Revolution. A famed polyglot scholar and music minded preacher with a 45 member choir. A bishopric has been mentioned recently.
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Alexander Mann
Trinity Church
Grace Church
Orange
N. J
Anthony Schuyler
Orange, N. J
Copley Square
Mann
Children’s Aid and Protective Society
House of the Good Shepherd
Guild of St. Barnabas
Daughters of the Revolution
Domestics Plan a Protective Union in Boston
Boston promoters of the Domestic Employes Union say a nationwide solution to the domestic service problem is near. Leaders cite Chicago’s long standing model, urge a union to protect workers, set terms for hours and wages, and seek AFL affiliation for guidance and support. The plan aims to empower domestics to address grievances and ensure fair treatment.
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Boston
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Quinona advertised as nerve tonic in Boston testimonial
Boston readers report nervousness sleeplessness fatigue and prior illness improved by Quinona a medicinal tonic claiming to strengthen nerves tone stomach improve blood and vitality with positive customer statements from Mattie Blunt H W Wilson and B Tewksbury all buying at $1 per large bottle and offering free medical advice from the Quinona Company.
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B. Tewksbury
Westland Ave
Boston
Quinona Company
Hartford St
Mass
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James Whitehead
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Joseph G. Jackson
Frank K. Foster
John Golden
United Textile Workers
Charles Bancroft
Arkwright Club
C. V. Southworth
Massachusetts Mills of
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Lowell Concern
N. P. Borden
Fall River Manufacturers’ Association
Quincy
Storrow Bill
Bill
Star Chamber
Tremont ST
Satara
O'Neil & Jordan
Chickering
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Linscott Motor Co
Columbus Ave
ST. Joseph’s
T. A. Society
Los Angeles
Summer
S&t
Trinity
Allen
Mattie Blunt
Shawmut Ave
H. W. Wilson
South St
Quinona
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