Mouse Rejection of Senate Bill in General Court
In a regulation Friday session the Legislature discussed a bill on boards of health and a pay scale for witnesses. The Senate acted on various measures including pensions for soldiers, state electricity pole rules, and debt limits for Lyon city drains. House reports covered votes, elections funding, and county tax apportionment while the Senate calendar listed bills to memorialize Mary Goodnow and regulate liquor licenses and probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Winthrop & Shore Railroad
Point Shirley
Symonds, Pilspury and Donovan
Berkshire
Barnstable
Bristol
Oakes
Essex
Franklin
Ampden
Hampshire
Iddlesex
Norfolk
Plymouth
Worcester
Three Reports Recommitted In Juvenile Sentencing Debate
The House discharged the reports to the judiciary committee and recommitted three adverse items. One concerns defining neglected children under ages over fourteen in reputed or assigned homes. another seeks amending statutes to apply to children with enhanced penalties or placements in Lyman School or Lancaster State Industrial School. the third seeks raising penalties and rolling back sections of the public statutes on neglected children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On the Judiciary
Chilon
Lyman School
Westboro
Lancaster
Frank Sefrino
Frank Safrin
Edward
Wildes
Suffolk
Antonio Francisco
Greenough Alley
Boston
Henry McDonald
Carey
Joseph Greenough
Frank Serrino
Wa. C. Williamson
Pemberton Square
House Bars Concurrence On Boston Annuity For 50-Year Teacher
The House suspended rules to allow new business but failed to concur with the Senate on authorizing Boston to pay an annuity to Catherine T. Simonds a long serving school teacher. The non concurrence vote was 55 to 47 short of two thirds. The body granted Crowninshield’s petition to amend section 106 chapter 203 Public Statutes for the Massachusetts Humane Society. The liquor law committee gains extension to May 1 for final report and Senate orders were concurred in including study of prohibiting out of state savings or cooperative banks and prisons machinery discussed in Governor’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Adjutant General
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Superior Court
General Court
Insurance Committee
Stevens
Braintree
Senator Clark
EK. Hichardson
Essex County
Lyon
Committee On Labor
Committee On Judiciary
House
Boston
Catherine T. Simonds
B. W. Crowninshield
Massachusetts Humane Society
Liquor Law Committee
Joint Committee On the Judiciary
Committee On Prisons
Holyoke Exemption Petition Debate and State House Property Bill
The house discussed extending Holyoke's exemption from debt and taxation limits, rejected Mr Keane's substitute, and adopted an amendment reducing compensation for the State House property agent to 1000 before passing the bill. Worcester members opposed a bill on town health appointments, with Ashland and Hirraintree members also speaking against it, and Worcester's Pinkerton among the opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
City of
Keane
Mellen
Worcester
Sprout
Senate
Messrs. Greenwood
Ashland
Dearing
Hirraintree
Pinkerton Oforcester
Orders of the Day House Calendar Bills and Provisions
The document lists bills to be engrossed on the House calendar including enlarging the Newburyport jail, regulating liquor sales on election days, civil service reforms, abolition of Hopland school district in Lee, vessel passage through Charles River bridges, vital birth and death returns, Bourne selectmen selling ale taking rights, and reports on the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Commonwealth
Hopland
Lee
Charles River
Bourne
Massachusetts Sosinéy
Boston Council Reform Debate Weighs One-Board City Model
The committee on cities heard proposals to abolish the Boston common council in favor of a mayor and single legislative body. Advocates argued a one-board system would curb corruption and improve economy, while opponents warned against loss of checks. The hearing adjourned without a decision.
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Committee On
McCall
Winchester
Andreas Blume
Common Council
Boston
Morison
Hlathorne
Klume
Common Council of
Hayes
Lynn
Dewey
C. W. Smith
Anti-Resubmissionists Nominate New Ticket in Rhode Island Rally
A reform convention at Blackstone Hall launches a breakaway Republican slate led by James H. Chace for governor and Horatio Rogers for attorney general. The group, largely nonpoliticians, criticizes resubmission of the fifth amendment and aims to elect officers to enforce existing laws. The gathering also notes the Adullamites history and names a 4th State central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provence
R. I
Blackstone Hall
Horatio Rogers
T. Edwin Brown
First Baptist Church
Enry B. Metcalf
Pawtucket
Arthur Perry
Westerly
Rogers
Edward A. Greene
Greene & Daniels Manufacturing Company
Central Falls
N. Samuel
Xxiii
Adullamites
Howard
Death of Justice Matthews Reverberates Across Nation
March 22 reports from the Supreme Court and Senate announce the death of Justice Matthews. The court adjourned. funeral expected Monday the 25th. President Harrison, Mayor Grant, and Judge Hoar express condolences. Cincinnati and New York to fly flags at half mast. Prolonged mourning noted for the nation, bar, and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Justice Matthews
Senate
Morton
Fuller
Hoar
Matthews
Benjamin Harrison
Stanley Matthews
Marcounts
President Hayes
Garfield
Ohio
Pendleton
Thurman
Superior Court of
Cincinnati
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Grant
United States Court
Court House
Glendale
Spring Grove
Tragedy in Classical Roots and Christian Transition
Rev Henry Bernard Carpenter at Steinert Hall explored tragedy as the face of sorrow guiding poetry, religion, and philosophy. He traced Greek tragedy from Dionysus to Bacchus, Adonis, and Prometheus, noting tragedy’s shift toward Christian Christology and later secular drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinert Hall
Henry Bernard Carpenter
Dionysus
Bacchus
Italy
Greece
Daniel
Alexander
Icaria
Thespis
Acropolis
Prometheus
Arschylus
Adonis
Theocritus
Bion
Christus
Gregory
Christ
Bright's disease and Warner's Safe Cure claim
Authorities say Bright's disease shows no symptoms of its own but mimics other ailments. Warner's Safe Cure is presented as a specific for Bright's disease and is said to cure many other diseases caused by the same affection by restoring kidney function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Warner
Vacancy in the Bench Part II Judicial Nomination Debate
The piece reviews the contested nomination of Justice Matthews to the Supreme Court amid opposition from Senator Conkling and others. It notes Garfield's renewal of the nomination, Senate committee actions, and a final May vote, with death delaying adjournment and potential replacements discussed including Judge Gresham and possible transfers among cabinet offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Last Resort
President Hayes
Matthews
Hayes
Senator Conkling
Garfield
Senate Judiciary Committee
Lamar
Messrs
Edmunds
Logan
Ingalls
McMillan
Davis
Illinois
Bayard
Senate
Yeas
Gresham
Wisconsin
Indiana
W. A. Woods
District of Indiana
Miller
Supreme Bench
Noble
Department of Justice
Clarkson
Interior Department
Army and Navy Gazette Briefs on Transfers and Appointments
Special Army orders relieve Captain Charles Hobart from court-martial duty at Columbus barracks Ohio and appoint Captain Sumner H Lincoln and Captain Leon A Maule as members. Navy Cadet Mizner resigns effective April 1 1919. Troop transfers ordered nationwide to Atlanta Fort Riley Newport Mt Vernon Little Rock and other posts. Naval orders detach Chief Engineer Wharton from New York yard for advisory board duty and assign Lieutenant Dorne to coast survey duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Specia
Army
Charles Hobart
Third Infantry
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Sumner H. Lincoln
Tenth Infantry
Leon A. Maule
Eleventh Infantry
Henry W. Mizner
United States Naval Academy
Secretary of War
Third Artillery
Northern
Fourth Artillery
Atlanta
St. Francis Barracks
Fort Barrancas
T la
Jefferson (la.) Barracks
Fort Riley
Kan
Little Rock Barracks
Fort Monroe
Fort Snelling
Minn
Department, of Texas
Mt. Vernon
Department of the Missouri
Newport
Little Rock
Ark
B. B. H. Wharton
Navy Yard
New York
Advisory Board
E. J. Dorne
81St Inst
Coast Survey
Marriage of Miss Rockefeller to Charles A Strong
Elizabeth Rockefeller eldest daughter of John D Rockefeller of Standard Oil married Charles A Strong son of the Rev Dr Strong of Rochester at the bride’s parents residence 4 West fifty fourth street New York tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rockefeller
New York
Elizabeth Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Stadard Oil Company
Charles A. Strong
Strong
Rochester
N. Y
West Fifty-Fourth Street
Continental Clothing House Great Sale of Overcoats
Freeland Loomis & Co owners of the New Continental Clothing House announce a great sale of gentlemen s spring overcoats. An exhibit of children s wear novelties is featured. The store at Washington and Boylston promises a large range, perfect fits, and unusually low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Continental Clothing House
Messrs. Freeland, Loomis & Co
New Continental Clothing House
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Absolute Purity Cocoa by W. Baker & Co Promoted
The advertisement asserts that ABSOLUTE PURITY for the breakfast cocoa of W. Baker & Co. is claimed and not disputed. It is said to be free from chemicals and easily soluble. The preparation uses a mechanical process to achieve the greatest fineness without losing the natural red color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Baker & Co
Helena of Prospect Wrecked on Jacob's Rock
In Hauri rax N S March 22 the fishing schooner Helena owned and captained by Dennis Ryan broke apart in a heavy Tuesday night blow on Jacob's Rock. The captain and seven crew survived after a wave swept decks and the rudder was torn away. They launched two dories, one capsized, but all reached shore about 800 yards away with improvised planks and oars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haurrax
N. S
Helena
Prospect
Dennis Ryan
Jacob’s Rock
White Caps Arrested in Winthrop Terror Campaign
At Winthrop last evening four alleged White Caps were arrested. The fraternity has terrorized residents with fear after dark. Homes and fences bore skull and crossbones that authorities erased only to have them reappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Newton Electric Road Progress Behind City Power Project
The Newton Electric Light Company installs several large dynamos to supply power to the Thomson-Houston company for running the Waltham to Newton electric road. Construction is set to begin April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Speciau
Newton Electric Light Company
Thomson-Houston Company
Waltham
Dangerous Purgatives Warned Against in Health Advice
The article cautions against strong purgatives and Bitter Waters which irritate the bowels and stomach, causing chronic inflammation. It endorses Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a soothing laxative and diuretic and warns to beware of imitations from Eisner and Mendelson Co at 6 Barclay St New York.
Boston hearing on West Chester park grade for Harvard Bridge
Massachusetts committee on Cities sets a March 29 hearing at the State House room 14 to consider granting Boston street commissioners authority to establish the grade of West Chester park to facilitate public travel on Harvard Bridge between Boston and Cambridge. Chairman Edward J. Hathorne presides. Clerk J P Creney Jr. notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State House
Boston
Committee On Cities
West Chester Park
Harvard Bridge
Cambridge
Edward J. Hathorne
J. P. Creney, Jr
W. McCall
Gro. A. Peres
Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Henry H. Sprague
Ww. N. Davenport
County of
Middlesex
John Stamnson
George W. Rawson
John G. Morrison
Cambridge Bridge
John J. Horgan
West Cambridge Bridge
Eliparet S
Eliza M. Wetherbee
Lexington
Rawson
Morrison
Jabez A. Sawyer
John Stimson
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Boards of Health
Northboro
Mary Goodnow
Lowell Police Relief Association
National Home Building Company
Providence
Army and Navy Gazette
Hfilyna
Chichester
RED Cross
Druggista
RAMEE
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Sq.,Phila
Goodwin & Co
Stetson, Mosely & CO
Kilby Street
Cushing Process CO
Lewis J. Bird & CO
Bromfield Street
Joseph Kyle
Buvylsion Street
Adam
Astor
Kyle
C. F. Libbie & Coo
Hayward Place
North America
James Terry, Esq
New Haysn
Conn
Louisburg
Crown Point
Holbrook & Fox
No. 12
Post Office Sq
American Steamship
Haytian Republic
National Dock and Warehouse Company
Bath
Maine
New England Ship Building Co
Hackmutack
Yellow Pine
Horatio Harris & CO
State Street
Edwin
Palermo
Fiske’s Wharf
Rell Day & Company
State St
Merchants Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Old Colony RR
Snow & CO
North Market St
Fulton St
Albert Bowker
Mark Goocins
East Boston
Maverick Street
James Wharf
Jeffries
Curtis Haven
Frank 4
Newport Aluminum & Steel Co
Newport, KY
U.S
Farwell Bros
Dorchester St
Brice 5S
Evans & Son
Equitable Building
Dover
Albany Street
Dover Street
Albany and
Pike Street
Dale
Hichborn & CO
Court St
Samuel Hatch & CO
Ofice
Congress St
Bostom
Michael Kenney
Catherine F. Kenney
Michael
Moston
South Boston
East Sixth Street
H Street
Joshua Henderson
Henderson
Abercrombie
McCarthy
James Longley
Chelsea
Mass
John W. McKim
A. D
James M. Soule
Shawmut Street
Congress Avenue
Elizabeth F
Dorr
Peter Hemmenway
Middlesex Street
Alonzo Lewis
James Soule Wilson
Knights & Co
Washington St
Baster
Main St
Albert Howe & Co
Market Street
Brighton
Gale
Keardence
Warren Avenue
Jas. Williams
Field, Chapman & Fenner
Broadway
Phoenix Mane’g. Company
Graff & Co
Richards & CO
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