Massachusetts Immigrant Welfare Urged by State Commission
A Massachusetts Commission on Immigration urged strong state action to protect immigrants and the public, including a State board of immigration. The report calls for compulsory half day and evening schools, English for adults, housing laws, better living and working conditions, and stricter regulation of employment agencies and weapons. It also recommends interpreters, public defenders, and state oversight of steamship agents.
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Commission On Immigration
Board of Immigration
Massachusetts
Maine
Calumet
Better Cough Syrup at Home With Pinex Sugar Mix
A home cough syrup recipe promises savings of about $2 per pint and claims relief within 24 hours. Combine granulated sugar and warm water, add Pinex and sugar syrup, store in a pint bottle for lasting freshness, with a money back guaranty and availability via druggists or direct from The Pinex Co.
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Norway
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Boston Symphony at Harvard Tonight
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs in Sanders Theatre Harvard this evening at 8. Fritz Kreisser violinist appears for the last time on this New England tour. The program includes Tschaikowsky violin concerto Chadwick Symphony in F major No 3 Wagner Siegfried Idyl and Tannhauser overture.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sanders Theatre
Harvard
Fritz Kreisser
New England
Tschaikowsky
Chadwick
Wagner
Siegfried
Tannhauser
Fate of Torreon in the balance amid telegraph cuts
Despatches from Mexico City report Huerta troops holding their own against Villa forces defending Torreon. Villa reportedly seized Gomez Palacio, but Torreon remains fortified with trained federal troops, suggesting a tougher battle ahead for the rebel army. The clash is framed as a test of discipline and fortifications. Douglas report says Lous Terrazas Jr will not be executed, per insurrectos’ Washington representative.
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Villa
Mexico City
Huerta
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
Terraias
Douglas, Ariz
Lous Terrazas, Jr
Chihuahua
Roberto Pesquiera
Washington
Douglas
Federals Routed in Guerrero Battle by Rebels
Report from Laredo says General Guardiola's 1200 Federal force attacked Matamoros eastern headquarters, was routed at Guerrero, with about 70 killed and only about 600 returning to Nuevo Laredo. Constitutionalists recovered rifles, carbines, supplies, and Guardiola's sword and papers were found.
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Laredo
Texas
Arturo Valls
Nuevo Laredo
Valls
Alfonso Solis
Monterey
Solis
Garrett
Guardiola
San Ygnacio
White Slave Bureau Head Resigns to Lead Welfare League
Stanley W. Finch, chief of the Department of Justice bureau for the suppression of the white slave traffic, resigns after more than 20 years in service. He plans to devote himself to organizing the National Social Welfare League in principal cities nationwide.
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Washington
Stanley W. Finch
Department of Justice Bureau
Finch
Department
National Social Welfare League
Suffrage Day in the House Featured Legislative Feat
Woman suffrage day in the House is the big feature as suffragists push a constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds of those present for passage. The measure must clear two Legislatures before going to the people, after the Senate approved it with only three dissenting votes.
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Senate
Suffrage Bill Heads to Voters as State House Rally Planned
Massachusetts suffragists gathered at the State House and in Copley Square to celebrate pending passage of a woman suffrage constitutional amendment. Teresa A. Crowley, chair of the legislative committee, said the House is expected to approve the bill, sending the issue to voters for a binding decision. She noted support from Democrats and Republicans, and predicted Governor Walsh will sign once it reaches him.
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State House
Copley Square
Teresa A. Crowley
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
House of Representatives
Senate
Walsh
Mayor Promises More City Department Cuts This Week
Mayor Curley says two more departments will face cuts this week the park and recreation and health departments.
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Curley
Park and Recreation and Health Departments
City Hall Eyes Major Budget Cuts Across Departments
The Mayor directs Park and Recreation to trim to 350 000 less than last year with Chair Dillon to report savings. Health and Public Works face cuts. 50 000 from Health to be shaved, quarantine costs to shift to the federal government. Street Commissioner Gallivan resigns amid political shift and a pending Congress race.
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Dillon
Park and Recreation Commission
Parkman
Public Works Department
City Hall
Mahoney
Health Department
James A. Gallivan
Curley
Congress
Yale Anti Society Debate Shifts Tap Day Plan
Yale opposition to the senior secret society system shows less vigor as 100 anti-Society juniors meet. Instead of abolishing Tap Day they approve moving the ceremony from the old campus to Berkeley Oval. A referendum on the entire subject is scheduled for tomorrow.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Berkeley Oval
Sunday Post Promises New Double-Toned Ink Feature
A full page storytelling piece appears in the upcoming Sunday Post highlighting a remarkable engraving work printed with new double-toned ink. Readers are invited to discover the stylistic experiment and its visual impact in the issue.
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Sunday Post
Niles Fire Under Investigation After Building Fire
State Police Officer Thomas T. Eustis opened an inquiry into a Saturday night blaze on School Street in Niles. Rumors of incendiary origin circulated, but authorities said a Knights of Pythias meeting on the second floor had ended before the fire began and offered no fire indications. Further inspection was planned.
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Thomas TF. Eustis
Niles
School Street
Knights of Pythias
Eustis
HaisER and Italy's King in Conference
King Victor Emmanuel I of Italy meets Emperor William of Germany in Venice to solidify the Triple Alliance. The Italian minister of foreign affairs, Marquis di San Giuliano, accompanies the King. William plans to meet Francis Joseph of Austria before heading to Corfu.
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Venice
Italy
Victor Emmanuel I
William
Germany
Marquis di San Giuliano
Francis Joseph
Austria
Corfu
Dys-pep-lets Promise Quick Relief On The Go
It advises carrying a box of Dys-pep-lets for stomach upset and poor digestion. A quarter buys a good-sized box from the druggist. The remedy is pleasant, prompt, and economical, helping when sour stomachs or indigestible foods cause discomfort.
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Grover
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Paris Kidskin
Rand
Gilco
Gilchristco
Washington and Winter Sts
Commission
State Board
Farm Land Exploration
Symphony
Consul
Guerrero
White Slave Bureau
Park and Health Departments
Cambridge
Oxford
Bacons
Boston
Haiser
Ray
Gale & Kent
Court St
Washington St
Ford Hall
Julian K. Smyth
New York City
State House Park
Ashburton Place
T, Connor Co
Eagle
Union St
StyiJetterson Bidg
Brookside Strictly Fresh
de Siegen
Hinds
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