Suffrage Amendment Defeated In House Vote 144 to 88
In a hard fought session the House rejected the women's suffrage constitutional amendment 144 to 88, with 11 short of the two thirds. Republicans split 62 against and 73 for. Democrats 26 against and 65 for. four absent in each party. The outcome prompts continued efforts in the Senate led by Senator Ward to push the measure forward.
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House of Representatives
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Beaton Beacon Hill Suffrage Debate Splits Votes
The Massachusetts Legislature wrestled with a constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage as 144 in favor and 85 against, with a Straw Vote bill opposed by suffragists. Speakers on both sides argued amid a tense, ceremonial atmosphere on Beacon Hill.
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Morrill
J. J. Murphy
Murray
Ballantyne
Barnes
Suffragists Near Victory Stir State House Elation
Leaders expressed elation at a near success at the State House yesterday while opponents refused to comment on the matter.
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Antis
Majority Demand for Votes for Women
Mrs Teresa Crowley states that the popular branch shows a majority demand for votes for women after the constitutional amendment vote. She says suffragists oppose the straw vote bill as an evasion of the real issue and vows the fight will continue to triumph.
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The
Suffrage Association
Bill
Suffrage Parade Planned for April 7 in Washington
The Congressional committee of the National American Woman Suffrage Association decided to stage another Washington parade on April 7 when the Sixty third Congress convenes. The march will be smaller than the March 8 display but aims for clear streets from a downtown theatre to the Capitol despite past disruptions.
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
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Transportation Bill Sent to Legislature With Minor Changes
The railroad compromise bill goes to the Legislature with Sections 15 and 16 on railroad securities retained. The Public Transportation Commission will replace the Massachusetts Transportation Commission. Chairman salary set at 6000 dollars and other members at 5000 dollars, down from 9000 and 7500.
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Nathan Matthews
Public Transportation Commission
Massachusetts Transportation Commission
Brooks bill would require rapid auto accident reporting
The committee on roads and bridges reports favorably the Brooks bill requiring immediate reporting of automobile accidents to the Highway Commission. Operators failing to report may have their licenses revoked.
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The
Highway Commission
Messenger Boy Wilfred James Reported Missing in Somerville
Wilfred James a 17 year old messenger for Western Union Telegraph Co of 72 Dane Street Somerville has been missing since March 12. He was last seen at the company office by his brother and said he would return soon. He collected 4.90 dollars owed before he left.
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Dane Street
Somerville
Western Union Telegraph Company
Arena 10 to Become Big Garden Feature
Boston Arena is planned to be converted into a large summer garden modeled after New York's Winter Garden. The plan, if approved, is a new urban attraction developed by Rita Collier, a former Boston resident and Emerson College graduate.
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New York City
Rita Collier
Emerson College of Oratory
Arena to become 300-table summer garden with top acts
The Arena will convert its skating surface into a 300-table dining hall with first class dinners and premier entertainment. A 60 to 100 piece orchestra will accompany acts by Lee Shubert and James Cort, while beer and light wines will be served with the meals. The plan awaits Licensing Board approval to transfer the second class license from Mr Haffenreffer.
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Lee Shubert
James Cort
Bishop Anderson to Speak at Charlestown Exercises
Bishop Joseph E. Anderson will be one of the chief speakers at the closing exercises of the Charlestown Catholic Literary Union educational course. The event takes place Thursday evening at 5 Monument square in Charlestown.
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Joseph E. Anderson
Charlestown
Thayer Estate Left to Methodist Societies
The will of Granville I. Thayer of Middleboro bequeaths his entire $10,500 estate to Methodist Episcopal societies and charitable institutions, as announced today by his executors in this town.
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Granville I. Thayer
Methodist Episcopal
Man Reunites With So-called Fiancee Only To Find Her Insane
Walter H. Thompson of Chicago meets his fiancée Miss Margaret Reynolds at the Verona pier in New York returning from India. The woman he finds is 24 and mentally unwell, driven insane by famine conditions she witnessed while in India. A nurse accompanies her back to Waterloo, Iowa.
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Walter H. Thompson
Chicago
Margaret Reynolds
Verona
India
Man Dies After Morphine Overdose at 30 Fayette Street
Daniel Shea aged 30 was found unconscious in a room at 30 Fayette Street South End yesterday evening. He had taken a morphine overdose and was rushed to City Hospital where his name was placed on the dangerous list.
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South End
Shea
City Hospital
Quality in the price Hart Schaffner & Marx
A Hart Schaffner & Marx advertisement argues that true quality comes with price. It claims paying $25 for a suit yields more value than $18 or $20, and urges buyers to choose higher quality for better satisfaction while offering reassurance to those with tighter budgets.
The Continental Boston's Greatest Clothing Store
A brief item notes a store named The Continental located in Boston at Washington and Boylston Street. It lists the shop as a notable clothing outlet in the area.
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