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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

3

Outlook for Labor Bills Looks Dark in Joint Committees

In the combined judiciary and labor committees a struggle over labor measures leaves most bills headed for the waste basket. Hearings on anti injunction, peaceful picketing and workers compensation drafts proceeded with limited prospects. Employers campaign against anti injunction bills broadens across the Legislature as labor matters await executive session today.

Judiciary Labor State House

Meikle to Receive 1350 for Legal Expenses

Lynn youth Meikle, recently acquitted of patricide, won Senate approval to pay Essex county guardian 1500 for trial costs. Opposition labeled the 1070 in fees excessive. others argued fees were prepaid. Senate adoption passed 29 to 8 to engross the bill.

Edgar W. Meikle Lynn Senate Essex County Stevens Ways and Means Committee Keith Cape

Wipe out parties sparks push in Boston legislative hearing

Bernard J. Rothwell led a bid to admit the Prince bill that would end party designations in city elections. The measure aims to erase Luce caucuses and allow voters to name any designation for municipal candidates, removing Republican and Democrat labels.

Boston Legislative Committee On Rules Bernard J. Rothwell Hibbard Dr. Prince Prince Committee On Election Laws Quincy Luce

Three mill tax on stocks and bonds sparks doubts

Professor Eben T. Paull of Dedham calls a three mill tax on intangible securities a pipe dream, doubting bondholders would reveal assets. City Auditor Danforth and Thomas Hills say the rate would burden assessors with extra work, while Ex-Senator Schofield argues it would fail to foster honesty among the rich.

Eben T. Paull Dedham Committee On Taxation Danforth Salem Thomas Hills Boston Schofield

Papers found in Shaw trust boxes at Union Safe Deposit

Receiver Henry M. Rogers opened John O. Shaw’s personal boxes in Union Safe Deposit vaults at 40 State Street. The papers mainly stock certificates and notes are valued as possibly largely worthless, with a full inventory pending. Rogers and Hayes Williams Baker represent involved estates.

John O. Shaw Henry M. Rogers Shaw Union Safe Deposit Company State Street Mr. Rogers Post Hayes, Williams and Baker Rogers Supreme Court

Its CN I ACD RS AIE ETE ET

The readable fragments point to a concise item from a CN document with acronyms and initials. The exact event and entities remain unclear, but the notice hints at a technical or administrative matter requiring further verification.

Committee endorses anti smoke nuisance bill amid four dissenters

The committee on metropolitan affairs reported the anti smoke nuisance bill favorably yesterday. Four members dissented from the decision.

Committee On Metropolitan Affairs

Boston Central Labor Union Defends Newsboy Earnings

The Boston Central Labor Union Executive Board reaffirms support for newsboys in the dispute with a Boston afternoon paper over earnings. The union condemns cut from one-half to four-tenths of a cent per copy and pledges continued moral support until fair conditions match other one-cent papers. A. F. of L. figures warn against published personal views from Gompers regarding O Connell.

Boston Central Labor Union Executive Board Newsboy Boston Central Labor Union Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union 9077 A. I. of L Boston Newsboys Frank H. McCarthy New England A. F. of L Gompers

Free Oak Bookcases With Coupon Order

Limited stock oak bookcases available at no charge to customers who order using this coupon. Quantities are restricted and supply is first come first served.

Blocked Bill of the Mayor Reported Adverse

Mayor Hibbard sought to discharge a city employee without a hearing. The committee on public service reported the bill adversely, though civil service reformers support it if entrance to civil service remains guarded. The measure repeals a four year old removal law and followed a recent hearing led by Assistant Corporation Counsel Spring.

Hibbard Committee On Public Service Corporation Counsel Spring City Hall

Rhodes Scholar Ralph C. Many Drowned at Port Isaac

Ralph C. Many, a Rhodes scholar from New Orleans at Oxford, was washed off rocks and drowned at Port Isaac, Cornwall. He won the Oxford appointment in 190% and studied at Queens. A coincidence links A. K. Read, the 1904 Louisiana Rhodes scholar, who died in March 1906 from meningitis.

Rhodes Ouisiana Oxford England Ralph C. Many New Orleans Port Isaac Cornwall Queens A. K. Read Louisiana

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Cure

Miserable is the sufferer of indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad promotes 22 grain Triangules of Diapepsin for 50 cents a case, claiming rapid relief after meals and a meal friendly stomach, with claims of digestion of 3000 grains per grain. It touts the product as a stomach purifier and home remedy.

Everett Girl Chosen To Fly In Hippodrome Ballet

Elsa Holtz a 17 year old of Everett will be the only flying girl making her debut in the Ballet of the Butterflies at the Boston Hippodrome Mechanics Building next Monday night. She was selected for her light weight grace and calm nerves, while other flyers are experienced and many trained in Germany.

Boston Hippodrome Mechanics’ Building Elsa Holtz Chestnut Street Everett Miss Holtz Germany Atlantic

Bugle Central to Larceny Case In Municipal Court

A bugle claimed to have seen service in the Spanish American War figured in a larceny case in the Municipal Criminal Court yesterday. The instrument, linked to the American Hebrew Cadets at 27 Washington Street, was allegedly stolen by John Bush of 21 Cross Street on St Patrick's Day. Bush received a two month sentence to the house of correction.

Municipal Criminal Court Washington Street John Bush Cross Street St. Patrick's Day House of Correction

Falls Dead on L Train in Roxbury

Thomas Bragan a 72 year old retired tailor collapsed on an Elevated train bound for Dudley Street. Doctors said death was instantaneous from heart failure hastened by indigestion. He lived at 131 Zeigler Street Roxbury and leaves four sons Thomas George William and Joseph.

Thomas Bragan Dudley Street Pleasant Street Bragan Zeigler Street Roxbury Margaret Bragan L” Station Thomas Everett George William Joseph Lewis Jones & Sons Oakland Street

Measles Claims Life of 77 Yearold Austin Haskins

Measles illness proved fatal for Austin Haskins a lifelong Lakeville resident and farmer died at his home March 24 at age 77. He was native to Lakeville and known as a poultryman.

Lakeville Austin Haskins Haskins

Aldermen Clash Over Mayor Hibbard Bill Transfer

The attack on Mayor Hibbard by Alderman Cotton sparked a follow up protest by Alderman George P. Anderson. Anderson tried to block immediate action on the mayor’s bill and urged transferring 60 000 dollars to the Boylston street bridge fund. He argued there was a good prospect of obtaining 50 votes in the Common Council this week but warned that acting before Thursday could harm the bill.

Hibbard Cotton George P. Anderson Anderson Boylston Street Bridge Fund Common Council

L Robbers Plead Guilty in Paymaster Wagon Theft

Frank Harrington, James Kenney and James Leiser pled guilty to larceny in the $4300 paymaster's wagon theft from the Boston L last July. They appeared before Judge DeCourcy yesterday and will be sentenced later. James Collins, alleged associate, did not plead. his case set for Thursday.

Frank Harrington James Kenney James Leiser Boston L

John Wickman Missing From South Boston Home

John Wickman has been missing since February 17 from 296 Eighth Street South Boston. He left for work at the Massachusetts stable on Endicott Street and has not been seen since. Wickman is 60, smooth shaven, gray haired with blue eyes and uses a cane for a lame left knee. An appeal to the Post is made for his return.

John Wickman Eighth Street South Boston Wickman Massachusetts Endicott Street Mr. Wickman

Girl Saves Tots In Fire In Olneyville Rhode Island

Delia Paquin a 15 year old girl helped her father rescue four of her younger brothers and sisters from a tenement blaze at 54 Appleton Street Olneyville late yesterday After carrying the children to safety she returned to aid more toddlers in the house in Providence authorities reported.

Providence R. I Delia Paquin Appleton Street Olneyville

License to Wed Price Change Sparks Boston Rush

Boston city clerks prepare for a surge in marriage license applications as the Legislature sets a $1 fee after Saturday, raising the 60 cent rate that has existed since 1795. E. W. McGlewen expects a typical rush, while Waltham’s City Clerk Hall braces for a larger influx.

Boston E. W. McGlewen Waltham City

Oldtown student chosen for Rhodes scholarship at Oxford

ORONO March 24 Ballard FP Keith of Oldtown, a University of Maine senior graduating next June, has been selected by the university faculty for a Rhodes scholarship at Oxford. He will enter Oxford next fall.

Orono

District Attorney Heads to Florida After NYC Prep

The county prosecutor left Boston on the 10 o clock train yesterday morning for New York and will stay a few days there before proceeding to Florida.

Moran Boston New York Florida

What Causes Headache from October to May

Colds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. Box lists B W Grove as the manufacturer with a 25 cent price.

B.w.grove

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Wolf’s Hanover and Portland Streets Meikle Rothwell Rules Committee Prince Bill Paull Hayes, Williams & Bakers Lise Ra Fis United States The Encyclopaedia Britannica Werner Central Labor Union American Newspaper Association Beacon Street Mass Werner Twentieth Century Edition Boston Post Bureau Hippodrome Callahan-A-Whiskey the House of John F. Callahan & Co Federal Street John Wickman Long Missing Dr. Bull 6Th Ave N. Y Dr. Bull's Pills Taylor J. Y W. Bull Baltimore, Md
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