Resolve on State House plans Divides General Court Debate
The General Court clashed over continuing the publication of the Provincial laws amid investigations into the printing committee. Senator Symonds led opposition to funding the State House extension plans, arguing against the first prize architects and higher costs, while supporters cited the laws' public value. The measures moved to engrossment and House concurrence as party lines and procedural rules shaped the final votes.
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Senate
McCall
Winchester
Lovell
Boston
Morrison
Shepard
Danvers
House
Gandell
Massachusetts
England
Supreme Court
Barnes
Chelsea
Boston Post
Pratt
Abington
Mr. Goodell
Goodell
Sanger
Taft
Gloucester
Barrett
Robinson
John Boyle O'Reilly
Salem Gazette
Hartwell
John C. Crosby
Pittsfield
Symonds
Tucker
State House
Gunn
God Save the Commonwealth
Kingsley
Sprague
Dwinnell
General Court
KE. J. Donovan
Dr. Gleason
Symonds, Messinger and Tucker
Beverly Farms
Melrose and Somerville members push insurance law changes
Mr Barrett of Melrose urged the committee on insurance to study amending chapter 199 of the acts of 1888 to allow for a judicial inquiry when chief engineers or board of selectmen claim public good, aiming to reduce city costs. Mr Raymond of Somerville proposed expanding accident and employers liability insurance with higher capital requirements.
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Barrett
Melrose
Committee On Insurance
Board of Selectmen
Raymond
Somerville
Rosnosky
Clark
Aie
Woodland
Milton
James Bowdoin
Dorchester
Board of Police
Havre Street
Police Division 7
Dickens Street
Police Division
Boston
Harvard Bridge
Belmont Square
Prohibition Faction Foils Senate Actions and Appointments
The liquor law committee backs total prohibition as it reports adversely on orders to exempt liquor from laws and on appointing county prosecutors. Debates touch health boards, soldiers preferences, and public works. Senate actions include bills on parks, water loans, and officials’ salaries. Henry J. Coolidge, longtime State secretary clerk, resigns after paralysis.
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Liquor Law Committee
Senate
Henry J. Coolidge
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Coolidge
State Department
Pathfinder publications Go On Sale This March Day
The Easy PATHFINDER for March and the Pathfinder Express List are released today and available in offices. The two guides offer quick reference items for readers seeking current schedules and listings.
The Best Citizenship lecture at Phillips Exeter Academy
Sherman Hoar spoke to Exeter students and townspeople on the call for the best citizen. He urged youth to serve community and nation, pursue public work beyond politics, and prepare through training, independence, and fearless leadership to advance public good.
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Exeter
N. H
Sherman Hor
Phillips Exeter Academy
Golden Branch Debating Society
Academy
Hoar
Richard Henry Lee
Als
John Phillips
Hfoar
New York
Boston
Ray
New England
Pacific Bank Receivership Rumor Sparks Father of Power Play
Boston as ex Governor Henry J Gardner denies seeking the Pacific National Bank receivership. He confirms only that friends urged him to run, while Peter Butler remains firm due to other duties and Boston merchants signatures circulate. Gardner notes contests and suits delaying final settlement. salary for the receiver is $5000 annually.
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Peter Butler
Pacific National Bank
Post
Henry J. Gardner
Butler
Price
New Jersey
Gardner
Vendome
Pacific Bank
Boston
Mr. Gardner
Washington
Treasury Department
Boston Water Power Company
Sigourney Butler
A.A. Ranney
Henry D. Hyde
Trust
United States Senate
Ranney
Hyde
Milk Street
The
Council Rebuffs Bartlett Fountain Gift Amid Budget Fights
The Boston common council sustained Mayor Hart by an overwhelming vote to reject Dr Bartlett’s gift for a Public Garden fountain. Debates centered on cost 35 and 2500, and whether to transfer soup funds to erect a fountain.
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Common Council
Bartlett
Hart
Stevens
Rosnosky
Department of Common and Public Grounds
Barry
Richard Sullivan
C. F. Sprague
Baker Estate
Wellesly
Dr. Bartlett
Meyer
Mr. Sprague
Hatch
Sprague
Keenan
Dr. Bowditch
Carroll
Fraser
Yeas
J. H. Sullivan
Teevens
Kley
D. F. Barry
E. P
Beck
Campbell
Cannon
Casey
Chance
Clark
Cushing
Desmond
Dillon
J. D. Doherty
H. F
Doherty
Dolan
Donnelly
Drew
Dyar
Fanning
Goodenough
Graham
Hall
Harris
Hayes
Jenkins
Committee On Common and Parks
Committee On
Edwin A. Curtis
Curtis
Burnham
Hahlo
W. J. Mahoney
Allen
Brown
Burlen
Folan
Keefe
Kinney
Knapp
Lovett
Lowell
Moore
Oakes
Paige
Parker
J. F. Pierce
W. Sprague
Towle
Wise
Wood
John M. Galvin
Bagley
E. P. Barry
Breen
N. F. Doherty
W. J. Doherty
Hoar
Kelly
Lyons
McCarthy
McCauley
Mitchell
Mulhall
Norris
Nunan
O’brien
Quinn
Robinson
R. Sullivan
Edwin Stearns
F. P. Pierce
Shaw
Boston & Albany
State House
Res
Merchants Club Debates Brazil Trade At Parker House
The Merchants' Club met at Parker House with about eighty members. Richard Briggs presided as speakers including Charles R. Flint Adelbert Alden and Dr. George B. Loring discussed Brazil's rubber products and potential trade. Loring urged boosting American steamship and mail transport to Brazil.
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Merchants’ Club
Parker House
Brazil
Richard Briggs
Charles R. Flint
New York
George A
Adelbert Alden
George B. Loring
George B. Loring. All of These Gentlemen Made Addresses, Mr. Flint
South America
Alden Speare
Boston Merchants’ Club
Washington
Massachusetts
Boston
Supreme Court Rules Against Carr in Gubernatorial Battle
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that R S Carr has no grounds to assume the governor’s office, keeping Wilson in the chair until the contest with General Goff and Judge Fleming is settled. The decision comes in Charleston on March 14.
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Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
R.S. Carr
State Senate
Wilson
Carr
Sves Wilson
Goff
Fleming
Hats and Spring Derby Styles at L. P. Hollander Co
London shaped black and colored derby hats plus a full line of American styles for young men at reasonable prices. Available at L. P. Hollander & Co. 82 and 83 Boylston Street.
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London
Armerican
L. P. Hollander & Co
Boylston Street
Health Palace Boston a Magnificent House of Rest
Hotel Wick is renamed Hotel Flower and billed as Boston s Magnificent Palace of Health Dr R C Flower and four doctors convert the six story stone building at Columbus avenue and Holyoke street into a medical spa with baths pools and elevator service. The 110 rooms feature offices lounges dining rooms and a conservatory while inviting 1000 guests for an opening visit.
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Berwick
Columbus Avenue
Holyoke Street
Hotel Flower
Boston
Palace of Health
R. C. Flower
Flower
Germania Orchestra
Spring overcoats by Macallar Parker & Co
Macallar Parker and Co at 400 Washington Street offer spring overcoats in fashionable cloths diagonals Venetians and Meltons with warranties. Prices range from 12 to 30 dollars.
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Macallar, Parker & Co
Washington Street
Kingston Stir Over Letter Sparks Health Awakening
A Kingston correspondent reports a remarkable rescue and rising public interest after a letter describes Jere Smith’s agonizing near death. Local figures including Cornelius B. Smith and Hunt’s Remedy advocates testify to life saving effects and widespread endorsements.
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Kingston
Boston
Jere. Smith
Cornelius B. Smith
State Insurance Department
The
Kingston Freemats
W. H. Winton
Smith
Mr. Winton
Hunt
Cornelius B Smith
Jere Smith
Edwin H. Fasset
Wm. D. Brenpier
Messrs
Cooper
Winchell
Winthrop
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Beton & Albany Railroad
Wyman
Hyde Park
Miller
Worcester
Lynn
Davenport
O’sullivan
Naval Service
United States
National Home Building Company
Frank K. Foster
Old Colony Railroad Company
Brookline
North Adams
Third District Court of
Plymouth
Register of Probate
Bristol County
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Agricultural Experiment Station
Lyman School
Worcester Natural History Society
Margaret Ann Pierce
Burke
Dublin
Sherman Hoar
Xeman
Jefferson
Hamilton
Gouverneur Morris
Yong
Alexander
Napoleon
Hamrigan
Our
Republic
the Merchants’ Club
New
Hotel Berwick
Warner
Horatio Harris & CO
State Street
Balance Cargo
Valencia
Kansas
Albert Howe & Co., Real Estate and General Auctioneers
Market Street
Brighton
Warren Avenue
Snow & Coq
North Market St
Fulton St
Arthur H. Stock
Alford B. Wilton
Suffolk
Mary W. Sumner
C. D. Capen
Tolman Street
Lawa
I. W. Robertson
Lot No. 2
George K. Gannett
A.“ " R. Churchill
Devonshire Street
MR. W. P. Balch
Edward Corrigan
Alfred PD. Raymond
J. L. Choate
Ellen Cain
Camden Place
Charles E. Ricker
Jonn Ek
Lyon
Alfred D. Raymond
Michael Shanley
Middlesex
William C. Keily
Holliston
Mechanic and Exchange Streets
Holliston National Bank
Green Street
Kicknell Heirs
Holliston’ Savings Bank
Central Street
Richard Fehery
Mechanic
Exchange Street
Mary J. Keily
Post Office
Mass
Martha’s Vineyard
West Chop
Vineyard Haven
Papils
Holbrook & Fox
Post Office Square
W.S. Stanton
U.S.A
Richards & CO
Devonshire St
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