Taylor Saves Banking Bill in Massachusetts Senate
Senator Taylor of East Boston won reprieve for the Scigliano measure placing North End banks under savings bank commissioners. The bill requires banks handling funds of poor Italians to file bonds for security, aiming to protect foreign-born depositors amid alleged prior defalcations totaling 171000 over 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scigliano
North End
Savings Bank Commissioners
Senate
Taylor
East Boston
House
Ward 6
Schofield’s gratuity bill passes engrossment in House
Representative Schofield of Ipswich saw his veterans bounty bill, renamed gratuity bill, pass to engrossment in the House by a 51 to 156 vote after a long debate. It provides $12 to Civil War veterans who did not receive a bounty, funded from the John B. Cotton war claims amounting to $1.6 million, with about $350,000 expected for gratuities. the bill, once unconstitutional, now complies with rulings to proceed to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofield
Ipswich
Bates
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Senate
John B
Supreme Court
McNary to Join Philippines Delegation With Taft Led Party
Congressman William McNary will be the only Massachusetts member to accompany senatorial and congressional committees visiting the Philippines this year as guests of the Philippines Commission. The group, supervised by Secretary Taft, includes Senators and Representatives and notable invitees such as Miss Alice Roosevelt. They depart San Francisco July 8 and sail to Honolulu for a brief stop before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. McNary
10Th
Massachusetts
Philippines
Philippines Commission
McNary
William H. Taft
Taft
Alice Roosevelt
Fairbanks
No Fair Trip for Federal Relations Leaders Visibly Shrunk
The Ways and Means Committee slashed the Oregon exposition appropriation from 4200 to 1600 and cut representation from 17 to six. The Federal Relations committee, with 11 members, is kept off the trip. Governor Douglas and Lieutenant Governor Guild will not attend, and a very small party favored for state representation is rumored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On
Federal Relations
Ways and Means Committee
Committee On
Douglas
Guild
Captain Bakers Speech Helps New Bedford Bid
Captain Baker of New Bedford, the only whaler in the House, delivered his maiden speech on a bill to authorize a 325000 loan for the city and to exempt it from the tax rate limit for two years. The bill passed as supporters argued the city needed funds after prior appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Baker
New Bedford
Mr. Brigham
Marlboro
House
Luce
Somerville
Wabash Ship Robbery Charge In Everett
George E. Dunham of 20 Elm Street Everett and Arthur E. Empire, an electrician aboard the U S ship Wabash, are arrested by detectives Pelton Sayward and Pierce for larceny of valuable electrical machinery from the Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
George E. Dunham
Elm Street
Everett
Arthur E. Empire
Pelton, Sayward and
Pierce
Democrats Prepare for Battle in City Leadership Race
The article lists Democratic party figures including James Donovan superintendent of streets Joseph J Corbett schoolhouse commissioner Congressman John A Kel cher W T A Fitzgerald Arthur W Dolan Common Council president P J Kennedy Fire Commissioner B W Wells and Councillor Jeremiah J McNamara as they gear up for mayoral contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donovan
Joseph J. Corbett
John A. Kelcher
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Democratic City Committee
Arthur W. Dolan
Common Council
P. J. Kennedy
B. W. Wells
Jeremiah J. McNamara
Notable Politician Names Highlight City Hall Players
The article mentions ex-Senator Henry 8. Fitz gerald and lawmakers Representative Thomas J. Grady Representative George A. Scigliano, plus Alderman Patrick Bowen as key figures in a city government context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry 8. Fitzgerald
Thomas J. Grady
George A. Scigliano
Patrick Bowen
Lomasney and McNary Named in Historic Congressional Link
The Honorable Martin M. Lomasney and Congressmen William S. McNary are referenced together, indicating a notable political pairing or event in the period. Their joint appearance signals a moment of cross party or collaborative engagement within legislative circles.
Alderman Bowen backs Fitzgerald in mayoralty race
Patrick Bowen of Ward 9 declared support for John F. Fitzgerald and pledged to stay with him to the finish. Democratic leaders weigh positions as Collins contemplates a possible third term and rivals, including Lomasney and McNary, monitor developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Bowen
John F. Fitzgerald
Collins
Donovan
Martin M. Lomasney
Fitzgerald
Lomasney
Ward 8
William S. McNary
Fitz
Immigrants Arrive by Four Steamers to Boston
Four transatlantic steamers will bring 4720 immigrants to Boston in the next seven days from Europe. About 4000 of the arrivals will travel third class or steerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Europe
Bowdoin Graduate Named Seminary Principal in Exeter
Harlem M. Bisbee a Bowdoin graduate now at Harvard Graduate School has been appointed principal of the Robinson Female Seminary in Exeter New Hampshire May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
Harlem M. Bisbee
Bowdoin
Harvard Graduate School
Robinson Female Seminary
Liquozone promotion claims vast cures and free bottle offer
An advertisement touts Liquozone as a universal germ killer using oxygen gas with no drugs. It cites a $2 million campaign and a free 50 cent bottle offer to persuade readers to try the product, listing numerous diseases it allegedly treats and promising $1,000 if a germ survives.
Liquo zone testing offered to physicians and hospitals
A note states that any physician or hospital not yet using the Liquo zone will be supplied for a test. The offer aims to expand adoption by providing test access to healthcare providers.
Not a Painter Out on Strike Jubilation Meeting
Painters Union 11 held a jubilant gathering praising May 1 as a historic peaceful day in the trade in the city since labor organization began. No one striked. New England Organizer Fred J. Kneeland was elected conductor and John A. Cronin elected warden to fill vacancies from resignations of Thomas J. Green and J. M. Jenkins respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painters’ Union 11
New England
Fred J. Kneeland
Thomas J. Green
John A. Cronin
J. M. Jenkins
Union
Sentinel
Plumbers Union Initiates Five as Trades Expand
Plumbers' Union 12 initiated five new members last night while debating the Philadelphia plumbers' strike. The sheet metal workers' helpers union added many, nearing full unionization with 140 men in the city and 128 members. Electrical Workers' Union 104 will hold monthly educational meetings at Appleton Hall Paine Memorial building with several speakers lined up. The Bookbinders Union 16 plans a Saturday summer half holiday and will meet bosses to set a schedule. William J. Looney was elected delegate to the church alliance convention in the city next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumbers’ Union 12
Philadelphia Plumbers
Union of
Sheet Metal Workers’ Helpers
Sangeppee
Electrical Workers’ Union
Linemen
Appleton Hall
Paine Memorial Building
Paine Memorial Hall
William J. Looney
Church Alliance For the Advancement of the Interests
Labor
Team Drivers’ District Council
Gray’s Hall
South Boston
James M. Duffy
Frank H. McCarthy
Gladden says he will not resign as moderator
Dr. Washington Gladden, addressing rumors he would resign as moderator of the national council of the Congregational church, stated that he has no present intention of resigning the position and that the future must take care of itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Washington Gladden
National Council of the Congregational Church
Father barred from dying daughter after immigration denial
Jerry Dascote of Truro N S learned his daughter was dying in Massachusetts and traveled to help. He was turned back by U S immigration officials at Vanceboro after selling his cow to fund the trip. He hurried to Boston but was detained en route and denied access to the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John
N. B
Jerry Dascote
Truro
N. S
Braintree
Mass
United States
Vanceboro
Dascote
St. Croix
Father and Son In Suit Over Estate In Melrose
George W. Van Horn and son George H. Van Horn of Melrose sue for 15000 dollars claiming half of their deceased wife and mother Elizabeth Lane Van Horns estate was not paid. The father alleges a promise of a life lease to avoid will litigation and disputes the claimed 6654 as half the estate. The suit seeks payment and delivery of the homestead life lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W
George H. van Horn
Melrose
Clerk of Courts
Middlesex County
Elizabeth Lane van Horn
Elizabeth van Horn
Cambridge City Council weighs pipe line work halt
The council adopted a resolve to pause Cambridge pipe line work until the Water Board explains why non resident Mr Craig should be superintendent. Mayor Daly opposed permanent street tenure for the Boston Elevated Railway and Harvard square terminus. The body also moved to not petition the General Court and received counsel bills totaling 1650 from Weeks Scott hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Water Board
Craig
Daly
Bostom Elevated Railway Company
Harvard Square
General Court
Alderman Fahy
Weeks-Scott
James F. Aylward
Dr. Weeks
Joseph A. Dennison
Mr. Scott
J. R. Murphy
Committee On Finance
Maine Freemasons Elect New Grand Master
The Grand Lodge of Maine A F and A M elected Hugh R. Chapin of Bangor as grand master at Portland on May 2. Chapin succeeds the previous leader and assumes duties overseeing Masonry statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Grand Lodge of
Maine
A. F
A. M
Hugh R. Chapin
Bangor
Helen Keller Attends Teacher's Wedding
Noted author and advocacy figure Helen Keller is described attending the wedding of her longtime teacher, highlighting a rare bonding moment between two generations of educators in a socially significant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
Sullivan and Macy Wed at Keller Home in Wrentham
Miss Anne Mansfield Sullivan and John Albert Macy quietly wed at Miss Keller’s home in Wrentham Massachusetts. The ceremony was by Rev Edward Everett Hale with Keller and her mother present. The couple will reside in Wrentham after a honeymoon and Keller plans to visit Florence with her mother in the meantime.
Campbell '05 Wins Medal at Fulton Debating Society
Edward Campbell of the Boston College class of 1906 won the Fulton Debating Society scholarship medal at the annual debate held in college hall. The moot questioned whether the Interstate Commerce Commission should fix and enforce freight rates with O'Hearn and O'Brien for the affirmative and Cochrane and Campbell for the negative. Dr Michael Glennon presided as Alumni Association president. judges included Rev Thomas F Brannan and Peter Gartland among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Campbell
Boston College
Fulton Debating Society
College Hall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel O'Hearn
William O'Brien
Martin Cochrane
Michael Glennon
Boston College Alumni Association
Nearly Every Bone Broken in Fatal Fall at Brighton
James McGuiness aged 4 of Parrington Place Winchester fell forty feet from a dwelling on Wal lingford road Brighton yesterday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital in Station 4 ambulance in unconscious condition and died a few hours later. He was a widower with an eight year old daughter.
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Wallingford Road
Brighton
James McGuiness
Parrington Place
Winchester
City Hospital
Man Sues For Libel Over Postal Cards
Thomas Anthony of Bedford sues Mrs. Jennie Clarke of Woburn for $10,000 claiming two postal cards sent via the mails damaged his reputation by alleging he committed larceny. The case is filed in East Cambridge clerk of court’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Anthony
Edford
Jennie Clarke
Woburn
East Cambridge
Springfield men named defendants in $50,000 stock suit
S Herbert Howes of Marlboro sues George A Russell W O Day and F N Rice all of Springfield in Middlesex county in a $50 000 action to recover money paid for stock in the Basin and Bay State Mining Company in which the defendants were interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Russell
W. O. Day
F. N. Rice
Springfield
Middlesex County
S. Herbert Howes
Marlboro
Basin and Bay State Mining Company
X Zalia claims instant relief and cures for eczema
Testimonials tout X Zalia as a miracle liquid curing eczema and other skin ailments. Patients report rapid relief after few applications and complete clearing within weeks. The ad lists conditions treated, urges purchase at 50 cents per bottle, and offers a free booklet from the X Zalia Corporation in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Harding
Dikeman St
Brighton District
Boston
Geo. H. Weale
Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge Dist
X-Zalia
X-Zalia Corporation
Beavers Trial Date Is Fixed In High Court
George W. Beavers former chief of the salary and allowance division of the Post Office Depart ment was arraigned in the Criminal Court on a conspiracy to defraud the government charge. He posted bond for 20000 and pleaded not guilty. District Attorney Beach plans to move on a case after the Machen Crawford trial set for May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Beavers
Post Office Department
Beach
Beavers
Machen-Crawford
Schooners Interfere at Vineyard Haven Harbor
The schooner Baden Powell from Halifax to New York ran ashore on West Chop while entering Vineyard Haven harbor but was floated with assistance and appeared uninjured. The fishing schooner Reliance of Gloucester struck a rock off West Chop and will be hauled out to assess damage.
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Vineyard Haven
Baden Powell
King
Halifax
New York
West Chop
Reliance
Gloucester
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WIC
Lanahan & Son BanTimoria
Wellington A. Hardy
Hinckley Bldg
Water St
Mnary
Bay State
Bowen
Robinson
America
Liquozone Company
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Admiral Snow
Admiral Wilde
Navy Yard
The
Elmer Chickering Company
A. 8S. Snow, A. 8S. N
Charlestown Navy Yard
George F. F. Wilde
United
Chapin Gnand Master
Anne Mansfield Sullivan
John Albert Macy
Wrentham
Henrietta Phillips
Warren PI
Roxbury
Miss Peck
Wellington St
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