Dennison's Attitude Drives Moran Campaign Fallout
District Attorney Moran announces re election bid stirring county politics and a potential challenge from Joseph Dennison. Moran may face independent paths if defeated for the Democratic nomination while Mayor Fitzgerald weighs how Dennison and the Coakleys influence the city race.
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Moran
Fitzgerald
Joseph A. Dennison
Coakleys
Tim
Dan
Joe Dennison
Mayor Pushes Hamilton Place Extension Over Property Owners
Mayor Fitzgerald argues for extending Hamilton Place to Washington Street to ease congestion and spur city growth. Harvard College opposes citywide costs. estimates put total impact near 2 million with property value gains cited as offset. Fire risks and aging streets cited as justification for immediate action. Hearing ends with debate over who should bear the expense.
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Fitzgerald
Committee On Cities
Boston
Washington Street
Harvard College
Music Hall
Harvard
New Street
Park Street
Cambridge
Wells
H. H. Newton
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad Claim
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil promising cure for itching bleeding and sores in six to fourteen days with money back if not satisfied. It emphasizes refunds at druggists and mentions a 25 cent price and the Household Sungeon label.
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Sungeo Ds
Law proposal to hand counted ballots to city clerks passes
Representative David Keefe of Fall River won a House vote of 90 to 17 over the election laws committee. His bill seeks to substitute the adverse report and provide that ballots, after counting, shall be delivered into the custody of the town or city clerk as a safeguard under the Luce law.
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David Keefe
Fall River
House
Committee On Election Laws
Sunday clam digging urged by Essex politicians
Two rivals in Essex county, Senator James F. Shaw and ex-Senator George A. Schofield, urged the legal affairs committee to permit Sunday clam digging. They argued the industry is the sole livelihood for many residents and that clams cannot reach markets without Sunday digging.
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Essex County
Committee On Legal Affairs
James F. Shaw
George A. Schofield
Shaw
Bryan Letter to Whitney Sparks Alliance Talk
In a long letter W J Bryan argues for regulated railroads and public ownership as a future option. He cites fair rate standards based on cost of reproduction, parental protection by courts, and warns against confiscation while urging honest investors to separate from dishonest operators. He stresses balancing investor returns with public interest and calls for a clear line between legitimate railroad business and predatory practices.
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Nebraska
Supreme Court of the United States
W. J. Bryan
Commission May Finish Its Report On Thaw Sanity
New York March 29 The commission in lunacy examining Harry K Thaw may finish its work tomorrow and report to Justice Fitzgerald Monday The Thaw jury will report at 10 30 Monday morning and the judge and commission hope the defendant's sanity will be disposed of by that time
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Fitzgerald
Thaw
Hartridge
Lunacy Board
O’reilly
Fitzgerald
Thaw Case Hangs on Lunacy Commission Findings
As Good Friday delays the lunacy board, Thaw awaits a private inquiry verdict. If found sane, trial to resume within days. if not, he faces confinement in a state hospital. Attorneys express optimism, expecting a rapid continuation and potential end to the case by next week.
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Thaw
Allan McLane Hamilton
Hamilton
Lunacy Commission
Hartridge
One Brominated Quinine Product Labeled TLAXATMs Bromos
A fragment notes a single Bromon Quinone remedy branded TLAXATMs BROMO Quinine. It mentions similarly named remedies may mislead and references an original Cold Tablet in a WHI PACKAGE with black and red lettering bearing the signature KR W. GROVE. 280.
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KR. W. Grove
Democrats back Whitney for governor in Legislature pick
Legislators in the Legislature praised Henry M. Whitney as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate after Moran’s withdrawal. While some backed General Charles W. Bartlett for broader western appeal, Boston figures like Senator Edward W. Dixon urged Whitney, calling him a strong, clean candidate aligned with party principles.
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Henry M. Whitney
Moran
Whitney
Charles W. Bartlett
Thomas Dillon
Holyoke
Bartlett
Edward W. Dixon
Boston
Mr. Whitney
Overtime bill sent to Governor for signature
The women's and minors overtime bill cleared both Legislature branches and goes to Governor Guild by next week. Final Senate vote was one against, Senator Buttrick of Worcester, who warned of hardship to women and children and urged a businesslike candidate for office. Legislators' endorsements favor Henry M. Whitney as Democratic Governor candidate.
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Governor Guild
Senate
Buttrick
Worcester
Commonwealth
Feeney heads to New York to meet Hearst over Massachusetts politics
Democratic state chair John P. Feeney travels to New York for talks with William Randolph Hearst on Massachusetts after District Attorney Moran declares no bid for governor. Speculation swirls over Hearst’s stance on Whitney, with talks of backing ex Governor Douglas as a compromise candidate.
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John B. Moran
Joseph A. Dennison
Moran
Dennison
John P. Feeney
Democratic State Committee
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Massachusetts
Hearst
Whitney
Democratic
Mr. Whitney
Mr. Hearst
Boston
Mr. Feeney
Charles F. Murphy
Feeney
Douglas
Mystery in death of Lowell sisters shocks town
Bridget and Winifred Lowell were found dead in their cousins home after an evening in their room. Police and neighbors search for a cause as speculation points to a potent poison, possibly from cider, that killed both girls in a short time. Each sister had life insurance and wages from the Middlesex Mills.
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Winifred
Lester
William H. Lester
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston
Mass
Charles H. Flood
Milk St
Albert H. Curtis
Federal St. Easter
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