Police clash deepens in Everett over Chief Emerton charges
Everett spans another Sunday with druggists closed as stalemate persists. A petition from James McDonald prompts a public hearing by the police committee to charge Chief Emerton, who denies receipt of any charges and argues aldermen lack authority to probe his appointment. Mayor Batchelder supports the chief. The police panel includes Alder men Cate Henderson and Councilmen Paine Garratt Dinsmore.
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Everett
Committee On Police
James McDonald
Broadway
Batchelder
McDonald
Chief Emerton
Emerton
Everett Police Department
Cate
Henderson
Paine
Garratt
Dinsmore
Finance Bill Progress and July Tax Start in Wilson Plan
Washington diary notes the Senate aims to begin collecting taxes under the Wilson bill on July 1. Leaders claim 43 votes for passage as debates shift to metal, ore, and iron schedules. A Cox amendment to repeal the bank note tax is expected to be debated amid broader tariff and public finance discussion. Massachusetts Rep Everett, after talks in Boston, signals support for repeal. The Hatch anti option bill may follow if time runs short.
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Washington
Senator Jones
Finance Committee
Harris
Senate
Messrs. Harris
Voorhees and Jones
Arkansas
Quay
Morgan
Brawley
Cox
Dem
Tenn
Everett
Massachusetts
Boston
Maryland
Hatch
Mighty Britain and Queen Victoria’s Birthday Prelude
At St Matthew's Church in South Boston the British Charitable Society held a service for Victoria's seventy-fifth birthday. Rev A E George preached on The Relation of the Britisher to the American drawing from Ezekiel. The Episcopal prayers included prayers for the President and for the Queen and royal family as part of the commemoration.
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Queen Victoria
British Charitable Society
St. Matthew's Church
South
Boston
A. E. George
Mr. George
Liquor War in Waltham Tests Fourth-Class Licenses
Waltham police vow strict license enforcement for fourth class and druggist sellers. License commissioners authorize Chief McKenna to lead inspections, aiming to curb irregular sales and redraw trade loyalties among dealers. The fight centers on fourth-class outlets with first-class rivals pressing for customer return.
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Waltham
McKenna
Police Negligence Charged After Roxbury Fire
Philadelphia testimony claims police negligence at the Roxbury fire last Tuesday afternoon. Fire Marshal Flynn conducts the inquiry but cannot investigate officers. local magnates hold that privilege. E. W. Harrison observed the scene and criticized the fire’s handling as poorly managed from the start.
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Roxbury
Flynn
Pemberton Square
E. W. Harrison
Pennsylvania
First Base
Harrison
Post
Weather Dampens Busy Day at North Shore Beaches
May 20 in Revere reports disappointing turnout for summer visitors as cold rain and northeast wind hindered yacht clubs and cafe sales. The Winthrop Club planned a big day but weather ruined plans while roads and the electric streetcar between East Boston and Crescent Beach saw little traffic.
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Revere
Winthrop Club
Great Head
Pines
East
Boston
Crescent Beach
International sports congress planned in Paris in June
Paris announces an international athletic congress from June 16 to 20 under French Athletics Societies. The Paris American Association will invite American Ambassador Eustis to preside at a baseball game.
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Paris
French Societies For Athletics
Eustis
Paris American Association
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Makers
The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension city. All kinds of wringers and sweepers reside. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Britain and America in Mutual Affection and Christian Bonds
The speaker extols growing Anglo American kinship rooted in shared Christian values. He praises Queen Victoria’s reign, England’s church reforms, and British assimilative qualities, while stressing friendship with the United States as a foundation for moral progress and educational advancement.
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New England
Europe
England
America
Canterbury
Lord Conyngharm
Victoria
Lord Melbourne
Church of England
el Dorado
Amer
Dangers of Dress How Men and Women Risk Life in Summer
A 1900s study warns that improper clothing endangers health in summer heat. It highlights loose garments for women and heavy fabrics for men, urging sensible fabrics and breathable outfits to prevent heat illness. The piece stresses care in hot weather.
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