Lobbyists influence near state house sparks reform debate
The Post exposé on lobbyists reveals secrecy and access in the State House and corridors. It details annual payments totaling over 150000 dollars, with one lawyer earning over 26000 and others from 3000 to 10000, as lawmakers debate reconsideration of Leahy style public ownership measures.
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Post
Leahy
State House
House
Senate
Chamber
Leahy Bill
Mr. Drinkwater
Braintree
Drinkwater
Trainmen's Union Sees Fourth Round of Talks End Without Public Release
New Haven March 27 trainmen's committee after their fifth conference with President Hall and the directors' panel refused to disclose proceedings. They expect another meeting tomorrow morning as talks hinge on shorter schedules and wage changes. Reports say boiler makers won pay raises of 12.5 percent and other crews near similar increases. total raise size depends on job and locale.
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New Haven, Conn
Hall
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Frank H. Keenan
President Hall
Fitzpatrick
Brotherhood
Keenan
Chamberlain
Machinists Consider Wages Rise at New Haven Shops
union and non union machinists met in Machinists Hall Wells Memorial last night to prep a wage increase demand. A second meeting is planned Sunday with shop reps from New England to present a formal raise request.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Wells Memorial Building
New England
Brighton High School Alumni Hold Reunion
Brighton High School alumni gathered to greet former classmates and reminisce. A brief lighthearted skit staged by graduates added a playful note to the reunion proceedings.
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Brighton High School
Brighton Alumni Hall Reunion Dances At Seventh Annual Event
Members of the school enjoyed a seventh annual alumni reunion in the Brighton school hall last evening. In the farce A Double Deception, John Quincy Adams Jr a lineal descendant of President Adams Miss Leila M Nichols Miss Catherine Cufflin James Jones and Miss Helen Taylor scored hits. Officers elected included President John Quincy Adams Jr vice presidents Dr C B Wormell and Miss Helen Meserve corresponding secretary Jose Breck recording secretary Miss Seline Cufflin and treasurer M A Lambert.
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Brighton
John Quincy Adams, Jr
Adams
Leila M. Nichols
Catherine Cufflin
James ¥. Jones
Helen Taylor
C. B. Wormell
Helen Meserve
Jose Breck
Seline Cufflin
M. A. Lamert
Skinner's Creditors Largely Secured With Collateral
Malcolm F. Skinner, the Congress Street bond broker who vanished ten days ago, left $70,000 in debt to Massachusetts banks. It was found that 30 banks held $262,000 in collateral, including railroad bonds and stocks, pledged for loans totaling $272,000, leaving a net real indebtedness of $20,000. Lawyer George J. Gray said the aim is to settle this amount to limit losses and avoid prosecution.
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Malcolm F. Skinner
Congress Street
Massachusetts
George J. Gray
Waterstreet
Skinner
Milk contracts signed by New England Milk Producers Union
Directors and Boston contractors reached a two hour agreement at the American House. The C Brigham form will be used with Elm Farm Company Boston Dairy Company D Whiting & Sons and the C Brigham Company. Producers may rate themselves on last year’s production within a 30 percent band. Hood and Sons contract mirrors last season but monthly settlements replace season end. Net price increase over last summer is 15 6 cents across all zones.
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New England Milk Producers’ Union
Boston
American House
C. Brigham
Elm Farm Company
Boston Dairy Company
D. Whiting & Sons
C. Brigham Company
H. P. Hood & Sons
Hood
Captain John Ready of Engine 34 Dies
Captain John Ready of Engine 34 in Brighton and a 21 year veteran of the Boston fire department died at Massachusetts General Hospital after an operation for a tumor. He was regarded as one of the department’s bravest and most popular members.
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John Ready
Brighton
Boston Fire Department
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brighton Firefighter Ready Dies After Illness
Born November 12 1854 in Brighton Ready joined the local fire department in 1882 as a call man on Ladder 11. He transferred to Engine 34 February 6 this year, relieving Captain Whiting who retired, and died soon after of an illness similar to Captain Ready. He was famed as a top fire horse driver on Engine 26. He leaves a wife and six children. Funeral Monday.
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Brighton
Fire Department
Whiting
Captain Ready
Ready
Spiritualists Celebrate Modern Spiritualism in Potter Hall
The Veteran Spiritualists' Union holds a full day at Potter Hall 177 Huntington Ave presenting morning afternoon and evening programs with addresses by G E Fuller M D Miss Christine Brown and Miss Susie C Clark among others. Readings music and messages are included with meditations and a benediction by Mrs. Hortensen Holcomb.
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Spiritualists’ Union
Potter Hall
Huntington Avenue
N. J. Willis
G. E. Fuller
M. D
Christine Brown
H. M. Cory
Minnie M. Soule
C. L. C. Hatch
Juliette Yean
F. A. Wiggin
Austin
Vose
Susie C. Clark
Annie A. Watson
Caird
E. Austin
Katie M
Ham
Annie A
Watson
Hortensen
Holcomb
Two Officers Fined in General Order Disciplinary Action
Patrolman Brown of Police Division 15 was fined 30 days pay for conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty. Patrolman Charles C. Woodman of Division 14 forfeited five days pay for disobedience and disrespect to superiors. Patrolman Michael J. Devin of Division 4 had the complaint dismissed.
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Brown
Charles C. Woodman
Division
Michael J. Devin
Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Dorchester and Forest Hills
In Dorchester Gustavus Johnson aged 61 dies with funeral at 7 Greenheys street March 29 at 2 30 pm relatives invited. Ann Skally dies in city at 11 Seneca street funeral notice later. Ella Brainard Whittaker aged 51 dies March 25 with private funeral at 57 Weld Hill street Forest Hills and public memorial at Ruggles Street Baptist Church April 19 at 3 pm.
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Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Boy Maimed by Train at Norwood
Herbert Kenney a 12 year old boy had his right foot crushed while trying to board a freight train in Norwood yesterday afternoon. He slipped and two cars passed over his foot before the train was stopped. He was taken to the General Hospital.
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Herbert Kenney
Norwood
Young Kenney
General Hospital
Cure Grip In Two Days Laxative Drug Ad
An old pharmacy ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as curing grip in two days. The box bears W Grove’s signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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W. Grove
Roof Collapse Injures Fan at Lenox Club Boats Event
Charles Lynch of 154 Dorchester Avenue climbed a First Street roof with youths to view the Lenox Club boats. The roof gave way at 9:30 PM. Lynch fell from the chimney to the story below and was hospitalized with a bad shaking.
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Charles Lynch
Dorchester Avenue
Lenox Club
First Street
Lynch
Germany Leads the World in Curing Consumption
An advertisement touts Prof Koch of Germany and the Koch inhalation as a cure for consumption. It claims the treatment in public hospitals, using vapors of antiseptics and Koch Tuberculine to kill germs and heal lungs. Testimonies from Mrs E H Little claim complete recovery after three months. The Boston office offers free consultation at 861 Boylston Street and a booklet by mail.
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Prof. Koch
Germany
E. H. Little
Mt. Vernon St
Somerville
Mass
Boston
Boylston Street
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