Merrill Responds to Criticism Over Massachusetts Benefit Association
Insurance Commissioner George S. Merrill defends his past ties to the Massachusetts Benefit Association amid a stormy career. He states he welcomes specific charges in the open field and insists on accountability for any definite allegations, noting his long public service and broad connections in politics, military, press, and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Merrill
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Major Merrill
Post
Insurance Department
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised For Blood Purification
A testimonial from J. P. Moors of Lisbon Falls Maine describes years of a running leg sore and severe pain followed by recovery after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports diminished pain, healing progress, improved strength and appetite, and a renewed sense of health.
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Hood
J. P. Moors
Lisbon Falls
Boston’s Politically Union of Peninsular Forces for the City Campaign
A local political bloc in Boston unveils its Peninsular Forces for city campaigns. The group rallies union-backed candidates and advocates specific policy priorities to influence municipal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Peninsular Forces
Major Merrill Defends Massachusetts Benefit Ties
Major Merrill rejects claims of concealment in his link to the Massachusetts Benefit Association. He explains his early role as a director, the ironclad agreement, and stock handling, then places blame on the Legislature for policies that enabled assessable, close corporations. He notes past attacks on the commissioner and asserts accountability lies with lawmakers and the public in assessing mortality-based assessments.
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Merrill
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Insurance Commissioner of
the Commonwealth
Senate
Massachusetts Benefit
Tarbox
Commonwealth
Higgins’s Oyster Palace Opens on Court Street
The Higgins’s oyster palace and chop house on Court Street reopens tonight after renovation. The restaurant offers a fully equipped kitchen and a modern range of culinary amenities with updated décor and staff overseeing each department to ensure satisfaction.
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Higgins
Court Street
Higgins’s
Striking Workers Suppress Stoneham Factory Injunction Case
The case of T H Jones, Stoneham shoe maker, seeking an injunction against Edgar J McKean and 22 others from interfering with his business was resumed in the Supreme Court before Judge Knowlton. Witnesses testified of being hooted and jeered by crowds at the factory, with women employees frightened and police needed for escorting them to cars. The trial resumes Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Jones
Stoneham
Edgar J. McKean
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
No. 17
Supreme Court
Corcoran
John R. Buzzell
Jones
Eva Jones
Anastasia Cody
Ron-Union
Democrats Debate Tariff Policy Among Senate Democrats
Democratic members of the Senate finance committee differ on tariff strategy. Some favor a substitute bill with lower rates than the Republican bill, arguing the Wilson law is weak and tainted by Republican edits. Others prefer backing the Wilson bill and avoiding tariff only action, though amendments along Wilson lines may be offered.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Gorman
House
Senate
Committee On Finance
Police Officer Matthews Dies After Brief Illness
Patrolman Alfred E. Matthews of Roxbury Division 10 died suddenly at his home, 71 School Street, aged 44. He had battled appendicitis for weeks, with death coming within hours of his worsening condition. Funeral services were held at Waterman’s and the body will be taken to Norwich, Connecticut, for interment.
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Alfred E. Matthews
Division 10
Roxbury
School Street
Waterman's
Norwich
Conn
Mission Church
Duffy
Arthur
William A
Nellie F. Duffy
McLean Court
McLean St
South Boston Ward Battles Signal May 28 Caucus Showdown
South Boston wards brace for a lively May 28 caucus battle led by McNary in Ward 15 against Sullivan after Kennelly withdrawals. Norton fronts Ward 14 against Cox Dean, with Flood supporters active. Naphen eyes Governor’s Council, Gallivan poised for renomination, Cove Street Bridge praise strengthens unity.
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South
Boston
William S. McNary
John J. Kennelly
Kennelly
Timothy J. Sullivan
McNary
Sullivan
Hayes
Nolan
Cadigan
Joseph J. Norton
Governor's Council
Henry F. Naphen
South Boston
Senate
Naphen
Gallivan
Bresnahan
Cove Street
Bob Cox
Ward 14
Dean
McKinley Arrives in Philadelphia for Monument Ceremony
President McKinley Vice President Hobart and Cabinet arrive in Philadelphia to attend the Washington monument unveiling in Fairmount Park. Secretaries Sherman and Long absent. Bailey of Texas and Porter accompany the party. Banquet and reception follow at Union League with C Stuart Patterson delivering welcome.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Hobart
Sherman
Long
Washington Monument
Fairmount Park
Bailey
Texas
Porter
Walton
Lafayette
University of Pennsylvania
Manufacturers’ Club
Union League
C. Stuart Patterson
League
Rice Bests Sisto In Local Boxing Show
In New London at the Athletic Club gymnasium Austin Rice defeated Young Sisto of Providence in a ten round bout. The fight followed Marquis of Queensberry rules and Rice earned the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London, Conn
New London Athletic Club
Austin Rice
Jewelers offer instalment plans on wide assortment
The advertisement lists diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks and banquet lamps available on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention. The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met. Manufg. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Boston
Met. Manufg. Co
Does Your Heart Flutter A Sign of Heart Disorder
An advertisement urges readers to consult heart health symptoms and promotes Dr. Agnew's Qure for the Heart. It cites James Orr of Alliance Io and claims the remedy cured palpitation and fluttering, with sellers E Woodward Co and Jaynes Co in Boston locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
James Orr
Alliance,jo
E. Woodward & Co
Bromfield St
Jaynes & Co
Washington & Hanover Sts
Great Clearance Sale on Men’s Shoes
Local merchants advertise a bold clearance with 350 pairs of men’s Balmoral and Russia calf shoes offered below five to six dollars. The ad promises styles never sold by the store before at deeply discounted prices.
Absentees Mark Meeting on Metropolitan and Street Railway Bills
The article lists the committees on Metropolitan affairs and Street railways with names of Senators and Representatives. Absent members included Farley Harding Brown Barnes Fogs Stewart Moriarty Anthony. Moriarty and Anthony expressed dissent or support in writing.
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Frederick W. Dallinger
Cambridge
John Quinn, Jr
Boston
James A. Bailey, Jr
Arlington
William W. Towle
George R. Jones
Melrose
David B. Shaw
George ¥. Mead
Lexington
BE. K. Fogg
Lynn
John A. Kelcher
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Edoward L. Pickard
Newton
Hugh L. Stalker
Joseph T. Stewart
Richard W. Irwin
North Adams
Clarke Pp. Harding
Medway
John D. H. Gauss
Salem
Joseph B. Farley
Erving
George A. Brown
Everett
Eugene Moriarty
Worcester
Edward H. Hoyt
Bradford
P. J. Kennedy
Holyoke
W. Cooke
Milford
Joseph O. Neill
Fall River
Daniel D. Rourke
Otis V. Hoperman
Wakefield
Freeman O. Simerson
Julius Anthony
Adams
William A. Josselyn
Pembroke
White
Somerville
Clarke P. Harding
Franklin O. Barnes
E. K. Fogs
Moriarty
Anthony
Debate Over Boston L bill Sparks Heated Committee Session
Twenty two members gathered around the table as the Boston L bill draft from the metropolitan affairs sub committee faced fierce discussion. Provisions include a 5 cent cap on tolls for thirty years, tax limits with a sliding gross earnings formula, and free transfers between elevated and surface lines. The Board of Railroad Commissioners would have authority to modify tolls with city or town petitions, affecting the corporation’s 8 percent income safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dallinger
House
Jones
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
Irwin
Brown
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
New Party Favored by Wanamaker Speech
Ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker, speaking at a Business Men’s League banquet in Philadelphia, criticized the failure of prosperity under McKinley and warned that the nation’s political system, corrupted by bosses, will yield a new party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Business Men’s League
McKinley
Wanamaker
The Ancients in London Install New Boston Leader
The Lincoln Republican Club met at Norfolk House to install Albert A. Gleason as president. Sen Davis and other local leaders attended as Gleason spoke on citizens questions and recounted the Ancients trip to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Republican Club
Senator Davis
Norfolk House
Albert A. Gleason
William W. Towle
Alpheus Sanford
Jesse M. Gove
Newmarch
Ward 21
Edward W. Presho
George N. Swallow
Charles E. Wiggin
A. T. Sweat
George M. Seat
Sanford
Mr. Gleason
London
Boston
Wanted Fight and Got It on Monument Street
Patrolman Higgins of Division 1b Charlestown attempted to arrest an intoxicated man on Monument Street. The man fought back, and Higgins used his club on the head. Dr. Duff treated the head with stitches. the man, named Frank Roche aged 22 of 9 Everett Street Charlestown, was jailed for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Charlestown
Monument Street
Duff
Frank Roche
Everett Street
US Consular Agent Claims Sacking in Piura
Emile Clark, U S consular agent at Piura, says his office was looted with documents money and valuables stolen. The prefect of police denies the claim stating only furniture was taken.
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Lima
Peru
Emile Clark
United States
Piura
Senator McMullin is Rebuffed in Arkansas Gazette Attack
State Senator Bert McMullin of Yell county attempted to shoot Colonel J. N. Smithee editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock. He demanded an apology for editorials on defeating the railroad commission bill. The pistol misfired after a struggle. McMullin was jailed then released on bail.
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Little Rock
Ark
Bert McMullin
Yell County
J. N. Smithee
The
Arkansas Gazette
McMullin
Colonel Smithee
Railroad Commission
Boston L bill debate erupts in row over amendments
The Boston L bill triggers a furious session as McCarthy Kennedy Quinn and others push changes. Arguments rage over a 30 year clause franchise payments and a tunnel proposal with fists banging and chairs rattling as members clash and threaten the chair.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder diseases by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy claims prompt relief of bladder and back pain in men and women and immediate relief from retention. Available through GRO. GOODWIN & CO., 86 Hanover Street, druggists.
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GRO
Goodwin &O
Hanover
Boatea
Lawmakers Clash Over East Boston Tunnel and Transfers
Objection to the proposition and to a tunnel to East Boston. Representative Kennedy opposed the transfers clause calling it too loose. After wrangling the chairman put questions to vote. Irwin's referendum clause died. Kennedy's twenty year amendment failed 14 to 3 with Emerson and Waterman voting against.
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Boston
Kennedy
Irwin
Emerson
Waterman
Boston Fare Legislation Narrowly Reported In House
The Boston L bill was brought to a vote with sixteen members present. Fourteen supported reporting the bill, ten in firm favor. two dissented. Dissenters included Freeman O Emerson and Otis O Waterman. The Boynton bill passed 9 to ?. Dissenters were Quinn Irwin Bailey and McCarthy Shaw. Emerson warned against long-term 5-cent fares and favored shorter terms and lower rates.
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Boston
Freeman O. Emerson
Otis O. Waterman
Dallinger
Irwin
McCarthy
Hoyt
Anthony
Kelcher
Shaw
Neill
Rourke
Jones
Towle
Gauss
Bailey
Stalker
White
Mead
Cooke
Josselyn
Moriarty
Boynton
Quinn
Emerson
Clergymen Seek Trial for Bishop Potter in New York
The Rev. Dr. Mytton Maury, former rector of St. James Goshen and now in Cambridge Mass, petitions clergy of the New York diocese to sign for Bishop Potter to be tried at the general convention. Potter is in England and may not return until fall. aides doubt Maury can gain signatures or secure subordinates ready to back the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mytton Maury
Protestant Episcopal Church
Potter
St. James’ Church
Goshen
Orange County
N.Y
Cambridge
Mass
England
Maury
Howland Shares Views On New Bedford Mills Crisis
H G Howland of New Bedford, visiting the Quincy House, discusses the mills crisis. He notes banks owned most stock and pressured dividends, triggering a crash when lending dried up, and says the treasurer acted under bank influence while his family trusted him. He praises his family’s brave stance amid unfolding failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Howland
New Bedford
Quincy
Howland
Howland, Rotch and New Bedford Manufacturing Company
Fire destroys Lexington Court House with Hart statue
The famous Lexington Court House burned this forenoon destroying Hart's statue Woman Triumphant once bought by local women for 6000 dollars. Many valuable paintings of Kentuckians by Healy and Sully were lost. Building loss is about 60000 dollars with 40000 dollars insured. The Leader and Herald office narrowly escaped damage.
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Lexington
Old Court House
Hart
Henry Clay
Richard Menefee
William T. Barry
Judge Robertson
Thomas F. Marshall
Healy
Sully
Leader and Herald
Safes Blown on Train Near Lozier
A west bound Southern Pacific passenger train was held up by masked robbers about 250 miles west of San Antonio. Two men boarded at Lozier, forced a stop, and dynamited Wells Fargo express safes. Local safe carried about $2000, through safe amount unknown but likely at least $7000. Mail suffered damage.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific
Here
Lozier
Wells Fargo Express Company
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Massachusetts Association
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C. I. Hood & Co
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Sunsituck
Mnary
Wilson
Matthews
Washington St
Mkinley
Sisto
Jordan, Marsh & Company
NEW Party
Ancients
Mr. A. A. Gleason
Lincoln Club
Journalism IN
Arkansas
Bates
All
Biows
Representative Mead
Holler
Representative Jones
Mr. Waterman
E. A. Pearenot
Rockport
A. Johnson
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Tiabilit
Massachusetts
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Trull
WM. B. Larndr
Seoc
Mr. Maury
H. G. Howand
A. M. Hayward
Alexander M. Hayward
Baldwin Street
Hayward
Foreign Office
Broadway
Cross Street
Lieut. Lovett
America
Gordon
Hollis Street Theatre
Frances
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Fearing Cochrane
Trinity Church
E. Winchester
George Richmond Fearing Jr
Hester Sullivan Cochrane
Alexander Cochrane
Beaths
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Edmund Wilcox
State St
Gorham St
West Somerville
North Cambridge
Boston & Maine R. R
M. W. Carr
Small & Adams
Franklin St
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