Council Accepts Dolan Bill After Heated Session
In Boston, the Common Council approved the minority appropriation bill 45 to 3, despite a long, tense session. President Dolan defended the minority plan while opponents charged extravagance and questioned water and library funding amid calls for economy and reform.
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New Charge Added to List Against Gray
In Cambridge yesterday an aldermanic hearing focused on defective plumbing, bricks, and stair changes at the Washington School plus outside work by Mr Gray during his term. Key points: he admitted doing hospital plan work for Middlesex County House of Correction. a $270 bill and a county check were shown. officials debated line of inquiry and questioned brick defects and stair dimensions while planning to probe further next week.
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Bribery Case Sparks House Debate on Danish Reports
The House weighed charges that a Danish report exposed a bribery scheme tied to a treaty and a trusted diplomat. Members pressed for a full investigation, arguing whether the State Department knew of Danish publications before ratification. The debate included calls to postpone and demands for accountability before proceeding with the army appropriation bill.
The Odd Pennies Buy Scott's Emulsion
An advertisement urges saving pennies not to buy inferior emulsion and promotes Scott's Emulsion as quicker to restore flesh and strength. It compares price differences to pounds of new flesh and days of comfort, offering a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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Gron clarifies Danish West Indies transfer talks
Niels Gron testifies in Washington on March 27 1902 regarding Walter Christmas secret report about transferring the Danish West India Islands to the United States. He says a influential Danish group urged him to travel to Washington to present facts to U S representatives to ensure full knowledge of the negotiation context before any treaty steps proceed.
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Coal operators and miners extend last year’s wage scale
In Altoona Penn on March 27 the bituminous coal operators and miners agreed to renew last year’s scale for another year signaling a 10 hour workday. The agreement preserves the prior terms and maintains the current labor arrangement in the region.
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Altoona
Penn
Kathleen Sinks After Whale Strike Near New Bedford
News arrives that whaling bark Kathleen was sunk at sea by a whale off New Bedford. Captain Jenkins reports three boats reached Pernambuco with nine men missing. his wife and officers landed safely. Kathleen valued at 12000 dollars, sailed October 22 1901 from New Bedford. tonnage 205. built in Philadelphia.
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Kathleen
Thomas H. Jenkins
Pernambuco
Brazil
Philadelphia
Public bequests in Devlin will to Catholic University and others
The will of Mrs. Sarah Ferris Devlin of 216 Newbury Street provides posthumous gifts after her husband’s death. It earmarks 50000 dollars to the Catholic University at Washington and 5000 dollars each to Carney Hospital Working Boys' Home Home for Destitute Catholic Children and Free Home for Consumptives.
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Catholic University At
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Neely Eyes Clemency After Incarceration in Cuba
Friends of Charles F. W. Neely report he expected a harsh outcome but hoped for clemency. If the court is unfavorable, he plans an appeal to the U S government to ask Cuba to temper his sentence. Allies say all convicted men have strong domestic friends backing the intervention effort. Absolute pardon is unlikely.
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Ind
Charles
F. W.neely
Cuba
United States
Somerville Tots Shorten School Day To Three Hours
First grade pupils in Somerville were divided into morning and afternoon sessions yesterday as the school adopted a three hour day. Secretary G A Southworth says the shorter session will not harm educational outcomes.
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Somerville
G. A. Southworth
Spring Medicine Promises Quick Restora tion for Health
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as the best spring medicine. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and restore energy, citing a testimonial from Dr. Orlando Kiser in Lima, Ohio, and inviting readers to consult Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place, Boston.
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