Beacon Hill Session Big Day with Mass Legislature Actions
The House passed the free transfer bill unanimously and adopted the Dallinger amendment transferring appointing power to the Governor. The McCarthy district alderman bill passed the House, while Mellen and Lincoln subway bills failed in the Senate. An inquiry into Senator Sanger’s bribery charge on the assessment insurance bill proceeded after an AG opinion. Norfolk county inquiry continued, witness Bates held in contempt for local questioning.
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Post
House
Dallinger
Boston Board of Elections
McCarthy
Boston
Mellen
Lincoln
Senate
Senate Committee On Rules
Sanger
Norfolk County
H. N. Bates
Senate bill on Boston elections sparks party debate
In the Boston House debate over Senator Hutchinson’s bill to require voter registers and move appointing power from Mayor to the Governor, Mr. Jones’s motion to strike the Dallinger amendment failed. Supporters argued for local self‑government while opponents warned of partisan risk. The Jones amendment passed, and the bill moved to a third reading.
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Board of Elections
Boston
Hutchinson
Senator Dallinger
George R. Jones
Melrose
Dallinger
Jones
Quincy
Frank C. Manchester
Winchester
Mr. Jones
Post free transfer bill passes House amid rush
The Post advocates a free transfer bill sees swift passage in the House with no debate or rising vote. The measure, backed through three years of consideration, is expected in the Senate Monday. Substitution faced minimal opposition, reflecting growing popularity and routine support from the committee on street railways.
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Senate
Committee On
New Aldermanic Bill Debated In Boston Legislature
Boston lawmakers debate Jerry McCarthy's bill changing alderman elections to twelve at large nominees with voters choosing up to seven, while Creed's district return bill is rejected in absentia as others push third reading and possible substitutions.
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Jerry McCarthy
Boston
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
James F. Creed
South Boston
Hutchinson
Creed
McCarthy
Samuel Mitchell
Charlestown
John E. Tuttle
Tuttle
John L. Bates
Gallivan
Krebs
Maxwell
Senate Ethics Clash Spurs Planned Probe Into Bribery Charge
The Senate rules committee met in President Lawrence's room to review Senator Sanger's accusation that a Back Bay member was offered a retainer by Massachusetts Mutual Benefit Association to influence a bill. The committee plans a Monday report and possible special session to summon witnesses.
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Senate Committee On Rules
Lawrence
Senate
Back Bay
Massachusetts Mutual Benefit Association
Litchfield
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Morse
Cape
State Department
Commonwealth
Burns
Sullivan
Mr. Maccabe
Lease of Subway Bills Halted by Senate Action
The Senate ended both the Mellen and Lincoln subway lease measures. The Mellen bill, led in the House by Rep James H Mellen of Worcester, barred leases exceeding ten years and allowed revocation on sixty days notice. The Lincoln bill, sponsored by William H Lincoln of Brookline, prohibited any exclusive contract forming.
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Mellen
Lincoln
House
James H. Mellen
Worcester
William H. Lincoln
Brookline
Ayer’s Carebook Medal and Medicine Offer
Free on request. Address J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass, promoting the carebook on medals and medicine.
Senate Vote Defeats Lincoln and Mellen Subway Bills
The Massachusetts Senate defeated the Lincoln bill 17 to 6 and the Mellen bill 21 to 5 in a debate over ten year leases for subway use. Arguments centered on term length, revocation rights, and public interest with transit officials opposing short contracts and favoring longer, steadier arrangements.
West Newton alumni meet elects officers at Pierce Hall
The fourth annual West Newton English and Classical School Alumni Association gathering drew about 100 of its 400 members. Eugene Fay of Brookline was reappointed president and Florence Houghton King of West Newton secretary. The event featured a social supper by E. J. Dill of Waltham, dancing, and remarks on the association founded in 1884.
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English and Classic School Alumni Association
Pierce Hall
Eugene Fay
Brookline
Florence Houghton King
Edward C. Burrage
E. J. Dill
Waltham
N. T. Allen
James T. Allen
Allen
E. B. Drew
Fannie B. Allen
Patrick Cooney
Charles B. Cole
Chester
Ill
Eugene I. Fay
Lucy N. Allen
H. F. King
B. C. Burrage
Banana Skins Fit Slippers, Not Boots or Shoes
The source notes a curious fact that while most hides can be crafted into boots and shoes, banana skin is suitable only for slippers. It highlights a unique limitation in material use and product design.
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Boston
Senate
Commission
George G. Crocker
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