Collins Defends State Ownership of Mines in Boston Dinner
At a Hotel Somerset dinner in honor of Chief Justice Knowlton, Mayor Collins sharply opposed the view that mines should be owned by the public or seized by the government. President Greenough condemned the idea while Collins warned no one has the right to own the coal used in a private home. The event honored Justice Knowlton with speakers including Governor Bates and Judge Sitness.
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Charles P. Greenough
Boston Bar Association
Collins
Knowlton
Hotel Somerset
Greenough
White House
Baer
United States
John Mitchell
Justice Knowlton
Massachusetts Bench
Governor Bates
Sitness
Rhode Island Superior Court
LeBaron B. Colt
United
Mr. Greenough
Massachusetts
England
Bar Association
Bar of
Bateson
Rhode Island
Parker
Tremont Temple Elects Dr Barbour as Pastor
Tremont Temple formally elects Dr Clarence Barbour pastor of Tremont Temple succeeding Rev Lorimer. At a church meeting 527 members voted 372 yes 155 no with deacon Wentworth presiding. The motion to unanimity followed as those in favor rose.
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Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Clarence Barbour
Lake Avenue Baptist Church
Rochester
New York
Deacon Wentworth
Dr. Barbour
Deacon Rhodes
Outlook Committee
Barbour
Rhodes
E. S. Wheeler
Farquhar
P. Jameson
Garment workers strike dispute and union claims
A threatened strike followed a meeting with garment makers union representative Mr. Witkin who accused the firm of union discrimination. The company denied any union status affecting hiring or firing, stating forty men left or were laid off for lack of work and no request to rehire them was made.
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Witkin
Aaron
Macallar Parker Company
The Pace That Kills Health Concerns Push Work Over Care
Cr. L. McCleery of the Lowell Daily Mail recounts overwork last winter and spring yet credits Path er Johns Medicine with restoring energy and nerves. He says the medicine helped his tiredness and mental clarity while he continued heavy duties.
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C. L. McCleery
New England
Pather John
Cr. L. McCleery
Lowell Daily Mail
Lowell, Mass
Fire destroys Manchester Baseball Grand Stand
The main grand stand at the Manchester Baseball Association grounds in Manchester New Hampshire burned tonight. The seating capacity was about 1200 and the structure was insured for 200. Loss estimated at 1300. Fire deemed incendiary. A new grand stand will be installed immediately.
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Manchester
N. H
Manchester Baseball Association
Cambridge Cemetery Board Remakes Superintendent
The Cambridge cemetery commission removed Charles S. Childs, long time superintendent, after Democrats voted against his salary and health status. On ballot the nonpartisans backed Childs first then shifted to M. N. Scorgie while Democrats backed James Grant, leaving the vote tied on the second ballot. Clerk John J. McKenzie to perform duties until a new superintendent is chosen.
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Cambridge Cemetery
Charles 3S. Childs
Childs
Boston Man Found Dead in Tenement
The body of Winthrop Hood aged 60 was found in a tenement at 12 Victor street Providence R I. He had been dead about 15 hours. Mary J Feeney the sole living occupant was arrested. Neighbors described a disturbance on Saturday night. Medical Examiner Perkins cited probable alcoholism.
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Providence
R. I
Winthrop Hood
Victor Street
Mary J. Feeney
West End
Boston
Hood
Chelsea
Feeney
Perkins
Boston Police Exchange Caps for Modern Helmets
The Boston police officers last night swapped their traditional caps and earflaps for more comfortable helmets in a move aimed at improving protection and comfort during duty.
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Boston Police
Bandits Rob Lynn Man Identify Suspect
Lynn March 12. George Gingris was attacked by four men on his way home. They beat him and stole $16 and his watch. Police arrested Joseph Bushee within an hour, identified by Gingris as one of the assailants.
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Lynn
George Gingris
Joseph Bushee
Gingris
Seven Miners Lose Lives in Two Coal Mine Disasters
In Pontiac Cardiff Coal Company mine an explosion of fire damp killed three men and injured fourteen, with rescuers pulling out the dead and tending the injured as some may die. In Iron Mountain four men died and four more were missing after a flood of water swept the working level, marking a severe mining tragedy.
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Pontiac, II
Cardiff Coal Company
Detroit
Mich
Free Press
Iron Mountain
Serve Order on Greene in Asphalt Case
Police Commissioner Francis V. Greene, president of the Asphalt Company of America, was served with an order to show cause why the proceedings in the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of New Jersey appointing receivers should not be dissolved. Charles E. Hendrickson Jr. represents two holders of gold certificates. The company has a $30 million capital stock and issued equal gold certificates. Recently two receivers were appointed by the New Jersey court on the ground the firm is insolvent.
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New York
Francis V. Greene
Asphalt Company of America
United States Circuit Court For
District of New Jersey
Charles E. Hendrickson, Jr
United States Circuit Court of
New Jersey
East Lynne at Garfield Hall opens Gorman’s Theatrical College
The opening performance of East Lynne was presented last evening at Garfield Hall 11% Washington Street by Gorman’s Theatrical College directed by John J. Owens. Cast included Miss Lottie Westlake Miss Clara Piper Miss Lillian Connelly Miss Eva Fox Miss Thompson Miss Chrisie Bulger Mr A Schiebal Mr W C Hamien Mr F N Challonpe Mr M H Stack Mr Hallett and Iittie Rose Enos. Specialties between acts were by Wall and Keefe song illustrators W G Guild and Miss Mabel Lefavor.
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Garfield Hall
Washington Street
Gorman’s Theatrical College
John J. Owens
Lottie Westlake
Clara Piper
Lillian Connelly
Eva Fox
Thompson
Chrisie Bulger
A. Schiebal
W. C. Hamien
F. N. Challonpe
M. H. Stack
Hallett
Iittie Rose Enos
Wall and Keefe
W. G. Guild
Mabel Lefavor
Ciampi Shot and Murgida Held After Corner Street Shooting
Giuseppe Murgida 30 of 461 Hanover Street was arrested by Patrolman Healey for assault with a loaded revolver after he fired at Gio vanni Ciampi 16 Fleet Street at North and Clark streets. Ciampi was wounded in the abdomen. four shots rang out. a bystander girl, 4, was lightly struck in the foot.
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Giuseppe Murgida
Hanover Street
Healey
Giovanni Ciampi
Fleet Street
North
Clark Streets
Teresa Squillacioti
Luigi Squillacioti
North Street
Murgida
Ciampi
Margida
New $500000 Coal Company Formed in New England
A new $500,000 wholesale concern named Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company was incorporated in Maine and aimed at selling coal to New England retailers at low costs. Promoters include Charles W. Cantwell F L Buttman and ex Mayor Reed. Potential coal pockets may be in Albany New York and Newburyport Massachusetts.
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Nashua
N. H
Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company
Maine
Boston
New England
Charles W. Cantwell
Albany
N. Y
F. L. Buttman
Waltham
Team Drivers Union Enjoined in Kansas City Strike Impasse
Judge John F. Phillips issued a sweeping injunction barring all members of the local Team Drivers' International Union from interfering with the business of 11 transfer companies in Kansas City. The companies reported workers on strike and the ruling aims to prevent obstruction during negotiations.
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Kansas City
John F. Phillips
United States District Court
International Union
Mrs Manson Bears Up in Connecticut Arsenic Case
Mrs Lucy B Wilson owner of a Willimantic drug store testified that on December 11 a woman in a tan jacket and blue hood bought arsenic. Clerk Fred J Williams identified Mrs Manson in court though cross examination weakened the identification. Trial adjourned until Tuesday morning with Mrs Manson steady under strain.
Boston Forecast: Fair Saturday Rain Sunday
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Saturday with rain in southern areas on Saturday. Sunday sees rain in southern portions and fair conditions in the north. Winds are variable light to fresh east to southeast across the period.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Schoolboy Games Set for 2 Oclock Start at Mechanics Building
Everything is ready for the annual schoolboys games this afternoon at Mechanics building and the events will begin promptly at two oclock.
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Mechanics’ Building
House Restricts Elections Investigation
A heated session in the Massachusetts House ends in defeat for a plan to expand inquiry to the sixth and eleventh districts. Representative Linehan accuses several Republicans of corruption while Kiley defends a fuller, fair probe. a committee vote and next steps are outlined.
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Kiley
Callender
Emily Stokes
Chickering
E. B. Callender
Daniel J. Kiley
HOUSE
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M. O. Adams
George B. Pierce
Republican City Committee
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Committee On Election Laws
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Senator Lodge
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Dorchester
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House of Representatives
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Sixth Congressional District
Dr. Pierce
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