Senators Warn Against Desert Land Law Repeal Lobby
In Washington on March 25 Senator Hansbrough blasted a lobby of large tract landholders and railroad interests as driving the push to repeal the desert land law timber and stone law and the homestead act commutation clause. Senator Dubois said railroads own vast forest lien lands and influence repeal pressure. Senator Gibson backed repeal and Senator Newlands urged changes.
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Washington
Hansbrough
Senate
Sire
Dubois
Gibson
Newlands
First Trips of Two Four-Masted Schooners Arrive
The Henry F Kreger arrives on her maiden voyage from Norfolk with 2000 tons of coal under Captain John C Darrah. Built by E S Crosby of Bath Maine, she measures 203 by 40 by 21 feet and carries 2000 tons. Another newcomer, the John B Biemiller, launched five months ago, also four masted, sails under Captain Charles Adams on her first port call.
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Henry F. Kreger
Norfolk
John C. Darrah
Edward T. Stotesbury
E.S. Crosby
Bath
Kreger
Addie M. Lawrence
John B. Biemiller
Charles Adams
Augusta
Knight Charged With Blackmail In Widow Case
Hubert A. Knight, 41, of 201 West Springfield, was arrested by Special Officer Cornelius Reagan on a charge of attempting blackmailing the widow of Henry Fischer, a musician who died at 201 West Springfield of lung hemorrhage. Knight allegedly threatened to expose murder claims unless paid 500, offering 100 cash to aid the wife and offering belongings as hush money. Knight waived examination and was held in 500 for the grand jury.
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Hubert A. Knight
West Springfield Street
Cornelius Reagan
Division 5
Henry Fischer
Knight
Wallace Ham to Be Sentenced Next Week
Wallace H. Ham is to be sentenced in Superior Criminal Court early next week after pleading guilty to embezzlement charges involving about 260000 from two institutions. The defense urged mercy citing years of illness and distress, while the government presented evidence of the admitted wrongdoing and lack of restitution.
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Wallace Ham
Wallace IH
Ham
Superior Criminal Court
William A. Bell
Bartlett
Hendricks Tenacity in Custody Battle for Boy
Dr. Charles Connelly Hendricks, replying from Chester, vows to fight all stages in Boston after a New York order granting Mrs. Hendricks custody of three children, including Tommy, was challenged in Massachusetts. House of the Angel Guardian head Jude refuses to release the boy without Judge Lowell US Court order. The habeas corpus case awaits Judge Lowell’s ruling.
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Charles Connelly Hendricks
Chester
New York
Massachusetts
Boston
New York Court
Jude
House of the Angel Guardian
Lowell
United States Court
Letter Suggests Hall of Fame Selections for Massachusetts
A reader to the Post urges a reexamination of the Hall of Fame lists. The writer argues women should be recognized for personal achievement in literature, science, or the arts, not solely for marriage or philanthropy. Names cited include Julia Ward Howe Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward and others.
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Hall of Fame
Massachusetts
Julia Ward Howe
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Allan WT Tinenin
Chelsea Girl Seeks Answer On Stamps And Suitability
A letter to the editor from Chelsea asks whether delaying replies without a return stamp shows selfishness in a Worcester sweetheart. She wonders if his parenting of affection predicts poor husbandry and asks for guidance on character.
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Post
Worcester
Chelsea
Peruna Promises Cold Protection and Cure
Testimonials from Miss Gertrude Stebbing and Miss Cora Redmond tout Peruna as preventing colds and curing catarrh and ear issues. The piece urges hourly doses during cold season and requests readers write to Dr. Hartman for free advice.
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Gertrude Stebbing
Lasalle St
Chicago
Ill
Cora H. Redmond
W. Monroe St
West End
Gallagher May Oppose Public Grounds Chief Doogue
Rumors say John Gallagher of Ward 16 may challenge William Doogue for the post of superintendent of public grounds, a move Doogue says he will not discuss. The mayor is away in Hot Springs with ex mayor Matthews and Judge Norris, so no view is available.
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John Gallagher
Ward 16
Public Grounds
William Doogue
Gallagher
Doogue
Hot Springs
Matthews
Norris
No Prospect of Cheaper Bread Warns Consumers
Western wheat field reports show no drop in flour prices or relief from short-weight loaves. H A Sevigne says bread costs will hold until the new wheat crop reaches mills late in summer. Rothwell notes prices are 30 percent per barrel below the peak and higher than a year ago, with bakers pressed for profit and considering higher prices or lighter loaves.
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Chamber of Commerce
H. A. Sevigne
United Bakers and Grocers’ Association
B. J. Rothwell
Chamber of Commerce Wheat Committee
Italians Charged With Cutting Shade Trees in West Newton
Three Italian men and a woman were charged with trespass for chopping down shade trees on Langley road in West Newton this morning. Police found $17 in money three turnips and rope on them at the station.
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West Newton
Langley Road
Itching Palm Threatens Hub in New York City
A new disease called the itching palm spreads on the East Side of New York City and may reach the Hub. Reported to be caused by a parasite, it affects messenger boys, bartenders, teachers, and even police. The ailment causes painful nail infections and may also affect feet through contact.
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New York City
New York
Guardian Appointed for Insane Wolfboro Bank Cashier
Judge Sewell W. Abbott names Dana J. Brown of Ossipee as guardian for Charles F. Piper former cashier of the Wolfboro Loan and Banking Company now under receivership Piper was declared insane yesterday and the firm is in receivership proceedings in Wolfboro New Hampshire.
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Wolfboro
N. H
Sewell W. Abbott
Dana J. Brown
Ossipee
Guardian
Charles F. Piper
Wolfboro Loan and Banking Company
Piper
Overdue Lin Up Ships After Tempestuous North Atlantic
A list of steamers delayed at sea shows the Cambrian three days overdue after 15 days at sea from London. Oakmore from Antwerp 16 days out is three days late, Ohio from Hull is overdue, and Queen Eleanor from Calcutta is taking a long passage amid resumed storms.
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North Atlantic
Cambrian
London
Oakmore
Antwerp
Ohio
Hull
Eng
Calcutta
Girls High School Class of 89 Reunion at Lenox Hotel
The 15th annual reunion and dinner of the Girls' High School class of 89 was held last night at the Hotel Lenox. Mrs. Irving Tuttle presided over the event.
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Hotel Lenox
Irving Tuttle
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