Whitewash and Graft Probes Shadow Washington Fallout
The House blocks a Post Office investigation while Bristow’s report highlights limited graft risks. The Senate may vote a full inquiry, but the House aims to shield its members with whitewash amid looming elections. public policy and corruption stakes loom as calls for transparency grow.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Bristow
Postal Service
Moses
Pisgah
Senate
Post Office Department
Guilty Wallace H Ham Confesses Theft from Charity
The article condemns Wallace H Ham for stealing funds intended for the St. Luke's Home for Convalescents, labeling him a thief of a charitable endowment. It questions trustees' responsibility for allowing the defalcation and notes the court will impose a penalty deemed appropriate.
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Wallace H. Ham
Ham
St.Luke’s Home For Convalescents
Defalcation Prompting Bonding of Faith Fund Custodians
The article argues that if Ham is jailed, his superiors bear responsibility for neglecting safeguards. It notes the Southern New England Methodist Conference bonded its fund custodians after the Allen catastrophe and urges religious and charitable associations to adopt similar protections as corporations.
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Ham
Southern New England Methodist Conference
Allen
Governor Bates seeks board reform for farmers
The Board of Agriculture faces sharp criticism from state representatives over proposed restructuring. The governor argues a practical working board benefits farmers and the public, despite accusations of non farmer competency and partisan hostility.
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State Board of Agriculture
Bates
Board of Agriculture
Three Brakemen Measure for Freight Trains Clears House
The bill requires three brakemen on all freight trains of 20 or more cars. It aims to prevent runaway trains by noncompliant crews and protects employees, railroads, and the public. A Seward amendment assigns fines up to 100 dollars for brakemen who leave duties without authority. The Senate is urged to concur in this conservative, necessary safety measure.
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Winsor
Lawson
Rogers
Boston
Barker
Schwab Shipbuilding Trust
Senate
House
Seward
Watertown
Honest Massachusetts lawmakers praised by ice dealers dinner
Senator Craig of Lynn told 200 Ice Dealers Association members that nine tenths of Massachusetts legislators are honest. Elmer H. Bright presided as new officers were named E H Bright president Major L G White vice president Charles W Austin secretary and treasurer. New members admitted include J M Gill Springfield S A Pellar Taunton T S Patch Quincy and John C Porter Marblehead.
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Massachusetts
Senator Craig
Lynn
Ice Dealers’ Association
American House
Elmer H. Bright
Newton P. Vanderz
New York
Craig
E. H. Bright
L. G. White
Charles W. Austin
J. M. Gill
Springfield
S. A. Pellar
Taunton
T. S. Patch
Quincy
John C. Porter
Marblehead
Amateur theatricals spark social upheaval fears in Chicago
Mrs Frank T Bliss of the Arcie and Colonial clubs says amateur theatricals threaten society by encouraging romantic liaisons and kissing. She notes a dancer admitting habit of making love to each girl he meets, framing the practice as a negative social trend.
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Chicago
Frank T. Bliss
Arcie and Colonial Clubs
Tilton Alumni Reunion Held at Hotel Brunswick
The Tilton Alumni Association banquet gathered nearly 100 members led by Arthur C. Moore. Among guests were Professor F. C. Pillsbury, Hon. James O. Lyford, Mrs. Lucy R. H. Cross and Dr. D. C. Knowles.
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Tilton Alumni Association
Brunswick
Arthur C. Moore
F. C. Pillsbury
James O. Lyford
Lucy R. H. Cross
D. C. Knowles
Wakefield Names New Street Superintendent
Wakefield March 25 At the weekly selectmen meeting Thomas Hickey who has served as superintendent of streets for two years was refused re election and his place was filled by Frank P Cutler J F Bonney was elected inspector of milk and H A Simonds sealer of weights and measures.
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Wakefield
Board of Selectmen
Thomas Hickey
Frank P. Cutler
J. F. Bonney
H. A. Simonds
Nominations Filed for Malden Republican Caucuses
Malden on March 25 reports all delegate nominations filed for the Republican caucuses on April 5 with contests scheduled only in Wards 2 and 7.
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Malden
Steve Supplies Airship Starts an Aerial Escape
Stealthy Steve pays 100000 by personal check in New York to acquire an airship outfit for an urgent journey. He stocks rations a field glass Mauser bombs parachutes and other gear then cuts the tether and pilots the craft as it rises above Havre landmarks.
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Steve
New York
Sundries
George
Havre
Airship chase and storm propel detective toward danger
A daring sleuth steers a high flying airship above two miles, using a magnetic trackometer to pursue Baron Hizzizan. He soars through clear air then snowing storm to rise five to six thousand feet, witnessing a cataclysm below before the next chapter promises to appear tomorrow. A separate note humorously credits beans with making New Englanders brainy.
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Steve
Baron Hizzizzan
Hizzizzan
Ginger
Kuropatkin Sent For to Meet the Yalu Forces
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Kuropatkin is en route to the Yalu with his army. The piece envisions drums of war and shells in the air as the general advances to confront the Japanese defenses on the foaming river banks. The Japanese are described as prepared to greet him in tight ranks.
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Kuropatkin
Yalu
Severe North Dakota blizzard reaches toward Boston region
The Observant Citizen notes a harsh winter storm with heavy snow in North Dakota and stalled Canadian Pacific trains near Winnipeg. Amid local chatter, the piece highlights notable figures in legal hearings, including Sherman L. Whipple and Rogers, alongside military figures like Dr. Charles C. Hendricks and Major Lawrence Duchesney and their public roles.
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Bell Telephone
Boston
Supreme Court
Sherman L. Whipple
Rogers
Charles C. Hendricks
Mrs Perrin Matches Cigar To Please Guests
Mrs Perrin secretly buys cigars to match her husband John’s brand. She walks through a frosty street to the drug store with a wrapped cigar hidden in tissue. The gag leads to laughter at dinner as guests praise her resourceful, stylish feat.
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Mr. Perrin
John
Mrs. Perrin
North End Mission to stage Dairy Maids Festival after 20 years
After a lapse of nearly twenty years the North End Mission resumes entertainments with the Dairy Maids Festival to be held at Tremont Temple on April 11. Music directed by Mrs. L Frothingham and dancing led by Miss Florence. State group matrons include Maine Madame C BE Withington N H Miss Eudora Sanford Vt Miss Izora Peterson Mass Mrs C L D Younkin R I Miss Minnie Dixon Conn Mrs H A Kidder.
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North End
Tremont Temple
L. Frothingham
Florence
Maine
C. BE. Withington
N. H
Eudora Sanford
Izora Peterson
Mass
C. L. D. Younkin
R. I
Minnie Dixon
Conn
H. A. Kidder
William H Matthews Not the 4H Matthews Charged
A man named William H Matthews of 133 C street South Boston was not the William Matthews charged with indecent assault in the South Boston Court yesterday. He was held in $1000 bonds for the Superior Court.
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William H. Matthews
C Street
South
Boston
William 4H. Matthews
South Boston
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Reunion
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Limerick
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Makaroff
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Ystery
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Tomor
Row
Sphinx
Poston
New Engand
United States
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Morse
Union-Madoe
Washington and Brattle Streets
Cherry Hill Farm
Beverly
Jersey
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
Ib Bt
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil
Sherman Whipple
Marcus Daly
Anaconda Standard
Daly
Anaconda
Butte
Amalgamated Copper Company
Amalgamated Company
Bee
Broadway
Rk Rr
Lawrence Duchesney
F. M. Etheredge
East Brookline Street
Washburn’s
Crockery
Our
Washburn’s Department Store
Washington St
Boylston St
Washburn Credit House
Jordan’s
Clever Beast
Rastus
REL
Vem Theatre
PaRaviss
Autograft
North End Mission
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Chelsea and
Charles River
President Roads
Ocean
Hanover and
Court Sts
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