Opposition to Referendum Opposes New Lawmaking Method
At a Massachusetts State Board of Trade meeting in Boston, critics led by A F Bemis rejected a proposed 1908 constitutional amendment requiring 50 000 voter petitions to submit laws or amendments to a vote. Bemis warned it would empower minorities and allow a labor body to block manufacturers during strikes. The taxation proposal urged diversifying revenues toward indirect taxes and hospital expenses, with a note on Poorhouse and Insane Asylum costs linked to drinking, but the discussion was tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Bemis
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Florel Vendome
Loyed E. Chamberlain
Bemis
Commonwealth
Seamen's Union Loses Its Case in Superior Court
The Seamen's Union loses its strike case in the Superior Court. Judge Richardson, after two to three days of evidence, continues the injunction restraining union officers from interfering with seamen shipments. Allegations of violence and interference were claimed in the bill. the case proceeds to decide if the injunction becomes permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamen’s Union
Richardson
Equity
Chase's Dyspepsia Cure touted by Brooklyn man
A Brooklyn man recites relief from long standing dyspepsia after one bottle of Chase's Dyspepsia Cure. He reports improved sleep, regained strength, and a rebuke to overmedicating the stomach, with money back if not satisfied. The ad-style tale names Eastern Drug Co and Woodward's Drug Store in Boston and Chase Mfg Co in Newburg as outlets.
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Brooklyn
Chase
L. Morgan
Decatur St
N. Y
Eastern Drug Co
Boston
Woodward’s Drug Store
Tremont St
Chase Mfg. Co
Newburg
Warner
Wearner's Safe Cure, Co
Rochester
Train Strikes Standpipe At Cohasset Station
Cohasset March 16 The afternoon Boston bound train struck a standpipe between the tracks while passing a ledge near the station. The pipe, swung across for tank repairs, shattered windows along the forward car. Dr Litchfield of Boston was the only injured person.
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Cohasset
Boston
Cohasset Station
Litchfield
Gas Case Hearing Reveals Rogers Winsor Testimony
In the ongoing gas case before Judge Barker, Henry H. Rogers materialized in court as wire service denials emerged of his supposed interest in gas properties. Witnesses described dealings with Kidder, Peabody & Co and a $1 million bond transfer, while Attorney Beck denounced the inquiry as a fishing expedition. The session adjourned with Winsor’s cross-examination wrapping and the judge signaling potential follow through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoe
Mr. Winsor
J. Otis Wardwell
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Rogers-Lawson-Winsor
Winsor
Lawson
H. H. Rogers
James M. Beck
New York
Atorney
Knox
Great Northern
Mr. Snow
Rogers
Alfred Hemenway
Reorganized Corporation
Frederick Johnson
Auburndale
Bay State Gas Company
Lawson, Arnold & Co
Johnson
Remick
Charles L. Crehore
Brookline Gas Company
Mr. Whipple
Beck
Whipple
Chelsea Wants Council Restored and Expanded Charter Reform
Chelsea citizens press to amend the city charter to restore the Common Council abolished in 188?6 and propose a 10 ward system with four councilmen per ward, one alderman per ward, and six at large. Others argue for 20 councilmen and nine aldermen elected at large. The plan seeks to curb mayoral power and will be presented in the current legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Bosson
Willard Howland
Easter Eggs Plentiful Despite Earlier Shortage
The Boston area received 10,755 cases of eggs from western points yesterday, totaling about 3,872,160 eggs or over 300,000 dozen. Since March 1 receipts reach 47,698 cases or 17,171,289 eggs, far above last year’s 23,924 cases.
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Western Points
Boston
Battle over district delegates in Foss Benton contest
Nominations filed at Republican city headquarters reveal three tickets for both Benton and Foss for delegate positions to the national convention, with several unpledged tickets in play. Names listed include W A Webster Ward 23 Foss, E C Webster Ward 25 Foss, Henry E Bowden Ward 20 Foss, and others across wards 4 6 7 10 12 14 17 20 23 24 25.
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Republican
Foss-Benton
Benton
Foss
A. W. Furbush
Herbert W. Burr
Benton Bernard Herber
Henry C. Richardson
Jerome Petiit
Tiuemad Hormel
Michael Fousceu
Reception for Leonora Stadley at Actors' Church Alliance
This afternoon a reception at the Actors' Church Alliance rooms on West street honors Miss Leonora Stadley of the Castle Square Theatre company who is soon departing for Philadelphia.
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Actors’ Church Alliance Rooms
West Street
Leonora Stadley
Castle Square Theatre Company
Philadelphia
South End Girl in Ill Health Missing Near Month
Katie M Lynch, 17, missing from her aunt's home at 7 Common Street since February 27, has been in ill health and may have wandered in search of work. She has lived in the country only two years and is unfamiliar with Boston. A similar disappearance occurred a year ago ending with her being found in Cambridge.
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Katie M. Lynch
Common Street
Boston
Mary Keegan
Cambridge
Manhattan Studio
South End
Cure for Rheumatism and Pa Paw Tonic Ad
Munyon's Paw-Paw remedies promise rapid relief from rheumatic pains and related ailments. The ad claims a permanent cure for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and joint swelling by cleansing the blood and neutralizing acids. It touts Paw-Paw tonics and laxative pills with money back guarantees and druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munron
Perjury Laid to Leung Sang Num in Chinatown Case
Deputy United States Marshal Brayden arrested Leung Sang Num on Harrison Avenue in Chinatown for perjury related to Chinese in the United States. Num, fifth linked to the McGettrick certificate forging probe, was jailed for the night at Charles Street. Other indicted include J. J. Connor Goodman Phillips Pelham Hollis and Sue Sing with more arrests anticipated.
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Leung Sang Num
United States
Brayden
Harrison Avenue
Chinatown
Num
Federal Building
Post Office
McGonigle
Marshal's Office
Garland
Charles Street
Felix McGettrick
McGettrick
St. Albans
J. J. Connor
Goodman Phillips
Pelham Hollis
Sue Sing
Duke of Cambridge in Critical Condition
London March 16. The Duke of Cambridge, cousin of Queen Victoria, is in a critical condition after a recurrence of stomach hemorrhages. He has been ill for a long time and was seized by new bleeding this morning.
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London
Duke of Cambridge
Queen Victoria
Three Brakemen for Every Freight Train Debate in Legislature
In a close vote the House rejected a bill by Representative Rawsden Brockton to require at least three brakemen on each freight train. The debate featured testimony from longtime brakeman Representative Jeremiah J Good of Boston who pressed the humanity of the measure amid calls that railroad workers should appeal to commissions. The House ultimately refused to reject the bill by 101 to 29.
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House of Representatives
Committee On
Rawsden
Brockton
Jeremiah J. Good
Boston
House
Good
Brotherhood of
State House
Hayes
Lowell
Ife
Quinn
Toston
Senate
Aylward
Cambridge
Railroad Commission
Old Dominion Run At Loss From Flooded Mine
The Old Dominion Mining and Smelting Company reports for the year ended Dec 14 1903 show copper output of 7 479 721 pounds and costs per pound at 11 0 cents. Flooding caused six months of halted operations, heavy pumping costs and a deficit of 1991 in 1903 with loans of 240 818 noted. Net October December 1903 profits reach 4 000. early 1904 gains cited. The report cites improvements including a new shaft and plant upgrades and discusses ore sourcing from Copper Queen Consolidated. Legal actions over proposed United Globe Mines purchase and suits against Albert S Bigelow and the Lewisohn estate are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion Mining and Smelting Company
F. S. Moseley & Co
Globe
Messrs. F. S. Moseley & Co
Old Dominion Company of
Maine
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Bisbee
United Globe Mines
Court of Chancery of
New Jersey
Albert S. Bigelow
Supreme Judicial Court of
Massachusetts
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Regal
Boston Men’s
Summer Street
Col
Summer St
Woman's Stores
Mr. Luce
Committee On Taxation
Luce
Corea
Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Coo
Chicago
Olé
Rogers and Gas Hearing
Mr. Rogers
Tom Lawson
Massachusetts Gas Companies
Wardwell
Kto
Miss Brasley
Sheffields
F. Allen CO
Canal St
N.Y
Munyon
Sang Num
OLD Dominion
Samuel Yarnell
Mr. Yarnell
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
MR. and
Mrs. Yarnell
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