Coffin Seeks New Conference Panel Over Boynton Railway
Samuel F. Coffin of West Newbury protests the conference committee named by Speaker Cole on the Boston Quincy and Fall River Bicycle Railway bill. He argues five to one opposition taints the panel and demands a fair, new appointment representing the House view in favor of the bill. Coffin names Dean and Wright as preferred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Coffin
West Newbury
Boynton
House
Conference Committee
Cole
Senate
Williams
Thomas Pattison
Barnstable
March G. Bennett
Wardle
Boston
Coffin
Moody Boynton
Fall River
Patton
Bennett
Dean
Wakefield
Plan 10 Make State Busier
Two commissions for Commonwealth and metropolitan district development were reported. The Senate Ways and Means approved a five member commission on commerce and industry to study investment and growth with a $15 000 appropriation. The House committee backed a metropolitan commission on industrial and commercial improvements with three governors and two Boston officials and a $25 000 budget. The panel may push metropolitan control, addressing highways fire service traffic and dock terminal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Metropolitan
Senate Committee On Ways and Means
Commerce and Industry
Boston
Metropolitan Commission
Boston Water Meter Bill Draws Fierce Rebuttal
Representative Walter A. Webster of Boston attacks a water meter bill saying it would force meters at tremendous cost. An amendment by Mr Lomasney delays action until Monday, tying effect to local vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Boston
Walter A. Webster
Lomasney
Metropolitan Water District
Thomasney
Anti Death Penalty Bill Defeated in House After Prolonged Fight
Mrs. Florence Spooner wept at the final defeat of the Vahey Spooner anti-death penalty bill in the House. Speaker Cole delivered the rejection of a postponement motion by Mr. Ferber, and a roll call later showed 77 to 86 against reconsideration of the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Spooner
Cole
Vahey-Spooner
Ferber
Put Over Shoe Bill Fight Delays House Action
The anti shoe machinery bill failed to reach action as the House adjourned five minutes before voting. The Ross amendment, exempting labor union labels, continues fueling a dispute with supporters calling it class legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Commission Urges Subway Need for Back Bay
The Boston Transit Commission told the Legislature that the Back Bay subway is needed before the East Side line. It backs the Charles River route and the bill’s general location, noting the Washington street tunnel serves the eastern population amid downtown congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transit Commission
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Back Bay
East Side
Transit Commission
Charles River
Washington Street
Dartmouth Narrowly Beats Wesleyan in Ninth Inning
Dartmouth edged Wesleyan 6 to 2 in Hanover as Schildmiller hit a three-base drive and a squeeze scored. McCarthy walked nine batters for Wesleyan, who rallied for four runs in the ninth before Dartmouth held on. Captain Skillin pitched for Dartmouth with McCarthy on Wesleyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Wesleyan
Skillin
McCarthy
Schildmiller
R.H.E. Dartmouth
Schopperly
Day
Cubs Still Angry At Bresnahan In Rainy Trip
In Pittsburg the Chicago team arrived after rain prevented a game in New York. Captain Manager Chance blamed Bresnahan for New York trouble saying he hides behind shin guards and avoids the plate when runners slide in. Bresnahan faced suspensions and fines for rough play including an attempt to intimidate Emslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Emslie
Christian associations form baseball league schedule
The Y M C A s of Chelsea Malden Melrose and Everett formed a baseball league and announced a schedule with dates from May 25 through August 3 including Everett at Malden Melrose at Chelsea Chelsea at Malden and Melrose at Everett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Malden
Melrose
Everett
A. m
Senate passes anti monpoly bill with farmer exemption
The anti monopoly bill moves to a third reading after a 14 to 10 vote with an amendment excluding farmers. Senator Jenney opposed the amendment and urged referral to the General Court while Senator Vahey spoke for adoption to curb extortion by Standard Oil and ice and coal firms, citing New York law as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Jenney
Vahey
Standard Oil Company
New York
House Sustains Veto of Salary Increase
Governor Guild vetoed a bill to raise clerks of courts salaries and the House sustained it by 37 yeas to 1183 nays. Support came from Webster of Boston Bishop of Newton and Elmore of Cambridge while Potter of Worcester and Terry of Gloucester opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild
Messrs
Webster
Boston
Newton
Elmore
Cambridge
Potter
Worcester
Terry
Gloucester
Luce Bill Stripped of Omnibus Nomination Plan
A new draft of the direct nomination bill limits the plan to State Representative and Senator candidates. The prior Luce bill would have put to a popular vote the nomination of all state and county officers including Governor and Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luce
English High and Dorchester High Clash at Dunbar Grounds
Interscholastic league contest between English High and Dorchester High takes place this afternoon at Dunbar avenue grounds Dorchester The teams are evenly matched and the game is expected to be strenuous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English High
Dorchester High
Dunbar Avenue Grounds
Dorchester
Dartmouth Man Makes Wonderful Time in Intercollegiate Trials
Worcester May 24 Shaw of Dartmouth dazzled in the Intercollegiate heats, defeating Amherst captain Hubbard in an unofficial 15 seconds for the 120 yard high hurdles. the time was not allowed as a world record due to a fallen ninth flight but counted as an intercollegiate mark. Amherst, Dartmouth, Brown and Williams showed strength with multiple event wins and a big crowd anticipated for tomorrow's finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Shaw
Dartmouth
Hubbard
Amherst
Harry A. Adams
Intercollegiate Association
Adams
Brown
Williams
Prichard
Sweet
Honiss
Wyman
Maine
Maynew
Horrax
Gram
Hurlburt
Taylor
Trinity
McCormick
Wesleyan
Stearns
Sherman
Richmond
Steale
Mayhew
Elmstead
Fernstrom
Gimson
Sipley
Thurlow
Hopking
White
Jennings
Carns
Blackburn
Morrill
Bowdoin
Bredemus
Marhall
Pevear
Walcott
Florrax
Swain
Merrill
Rapelye
M. I. T.colbert
Tufts
Orr
Blythe
Luxford
Crook
Smith
Blake
Nisbet
M. I
Hazard
North
Lament
Read
Kent
Morton
Atwood
Anniversary of Balfe Birth Observed by Dublin Choir
At Paine Memorial Hall Appleton Street tomorrow evening the County Dublin Association choir will commemorate for the first time in this city the birth anniversary of Michael William Balfe the noted Irish composer. The Dublin choir will perform solos and choruses from his operas and Charles F Forrester president of the association will give the address. The event serves as a reception for other county clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
County Dublin Association
Michael William Balfe
Dublin
Charles F. Forrester
Crowd hissed judges at Gravesend race card
At Gravesend in New York on May 24 the crowd hissed the judges after Angie was awarded the first race over Goldfinn. The judges stood by their decision. Other winners: Water Tank 6-1 second race Suffrage 11-20 third race Blandy 5-1 fourth race Laura Clay 7-1 fifth race Surveillance 41 sixth race Grimaldi 9-20 seventh race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gravesend
Angie
Goldfinn
Water Tank
Suffrage
Blandy
Laura Clay
Surveillance
Grimaldi
Two teamsters injured in Bay State driving crashs
Two men were seriously hurt yesterday afternoon in separate driving accidents. Simon Kxotzer, 56, of 99 Hampden Street, Roxbury, and Edward Rattis, 40, of 2 Hudson Street, Charlestown, were the injured victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Charlestown
Simon Kxotzer
Hampden Street
Edward Rattis
Hudson Street
See-Saw Ball Game Won by Brown & Nichols
Brown and Nichols defeated DeMerritte at the South End grounds after a back-and-forth nine innings. Brown and Nichols scored five runs in the tenth to win as High and Perry pitched for the two sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Nichols
DeMerritte
South End Grounds
High
Perry
R.H.E. Brown & Nichols
Middies Schedule Set for Naval Academy Football 1925
Annapolis announces the 1925 football slate for the Naval Academy. Oct 6 Dickinson, Oct 12 Vanderbilt, Oct 19 Harvard, Oct 26 Lafayette, Nov 2 West Virginia, Nov 9 Swarthmore, Nov 16 Penn State, Nov 23 Virginia Tech, Nov 30 West Point at Franklin Field Philadelphia. All games at Annapolis except the West Point contest in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Dickinson College
Vanderbilt University
Harvard University
Lafayette University
University of West Virginia
Swarthmore
Pennsylvania State College
Virginia Polytechnical Institute
West Point
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Ryan Wins Billiard Play At Imperial Room
In the final block of 50 points Ryan defeated Laurie 50 to 48 at the Imperial Billiard Room last night. The overall scores were Ryan 159 and Laurie 114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Laurie
Imperial Billiard Room
Unitarian Banquet Closes 66th AUA Convention Tremont Temple
About 1132 Unitarians gathered at Tremont Temple for the banquet ending the American Unitarian Association's 66th convention. A ladies' orchestra performed with Organist Frank O. Nash. Lofty speakers included Edward A. Church, Minot O. Simons, and F. L. Phalen. Morning session at King's Chapel elected officers for the next year and reported a total funds balance of 1804.68 in general and 529.61 in special funds, with society assets totaling 30,648.14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
American Unitarian Association
Frank O. Nash
Edward A. Church
Boston
Minot O. Simons
Cleveland
F. L. Phalen
Fairhaven
Hovedale
Charles H. Johnson
Quincy
Abraham M. Ritbany
Toledo
Chandler M. Smith
Wollaston
Henry H. Putnam
Lexington
Henry H. Sanderson
Cambridge
William C. Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Arthur M. Judy
Davenport
William I. Lawrence
Winchester
William H. Ramsay
Louisville
William C. Bates
Joel H. Metcalf
Arthurl. Weatherly
Worcester
Augustus P. Reccord
Springfield
Richard C. Humphreys
Italian Prince to Arrive June 15 for Harvard Commencement
Prince Louis of the Two Sicilies will dock the cruiser Varese in Boston on June 15. He attends Harvard commencement on June 26, with Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald hosting banquets and receptions. The Eturia cruiser under Captain Pericoli will arrive tomorrow as royal advance guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Prince Louis
Harvard
Eturia
Pericoli
Boston Giants and Dartmouth Play Set for 3:30 Today
The Boston Giants meet Dartmouth this afternoon at 3 30 at the National League grounds with the game likely drawing local fans. The event builds on the season as both teams seek a key victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Giants
Sunday Worship Services and Memorial Notices Across Boston Churches
The Sunday schedule lists services at numerous churches led by pastors including Rev. Charles C. Earle and Rev. Herbert S. Johnson with Memorial Sunday themes. Baptist and Congregational houses host special music, sermons, and 12:15 Bible classes, inviting the public with free seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggles Street
Tremont Street
Charles C. Earle
Peacce
Roger Wolcott
Band of the Post
Edith Weye
Boston Y. M. C. A
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
West Canton Street
Herbert
Johnson
Commercial Lodge No. 97
Anna Ellis Dexter
Schubert
Dexter
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Henson
D. D
L. H. Rhodes
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Francis H. Rowley
E. W. Kingsley Post
Edward J. Jones
Bowdoin Square Baptist Tabernacle
Frederick FE. Heath
Eleanor Fox Allen
Clarendon Street Baptist
Wmn. Ross
England
Mission of Hope
Josephine Martin
Varied Spiritual Meetings in Boston Area Churches
A survey of religious gatherings and lectures across Boston and East Boston venues including the Joseph Hooker Post G A R memorial service with addresses by Joseph A. Conry and Henry A. Treuthardt, plus Salvation Army, Psychic Church, and various spiritualist and Christian services scheduled at multiple halls and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Common
Everett
Patrick Mihan
M. C
Edwin C. Moore
New
Latter House of Israel
Israel
Joseph Hooker
East
Boston
Martin Moore
Masonic Hall
Meridian
Eutaw Streets
Joseph A. Conry
Henry A. Treuthardt
Lincoln
Arlington Glee Club
Franklin Russell
Hilda F. Swartz
N. E. Conservatory of Music
Marguerite Pearson
Herbert C. Peabody
Bessie Shrader
Reed
Pelyam
Matook
Johnson
Whittier
VUE Salvation Army
New Hall
Washington Street
Hollis
Marshall
First Psychic Church
Facken Hall
Huntington Chambers
Harwood
Gowing
Thomas
Thoresen
Carleton
Anna Morgan
W. K. Sheldon
H. G. Howard
Berkeley Hall
Alexander Blackburn
D. D
J. W. Huntress
Campello
Christadelphians
Aldwych Hall
Huntington Avenue
Christ
Peter
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Paine Hall
Appleton Street
J. P. Bland
Ingersoll
Spirit Land
JOY Forever Society
Sheafe Hall
Woodward
Spiritualist Meetings and Services Across Boston Area
A long list of spiritualist and religious events in Boston and vicinity invites attendance. Multiple churches and organizations announce services, séances, readings, and lectures led by mediums, healers, and noted speakers. Events span May 26 to Memorial Day weekend with varied locations including Exeter Street, Washington Street, and Park Street venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psychic Phenomena Society
N. P Smith
Commercial Hall
Washington Street
Mary F. Lovering
Bass
Erickson
HH. MacArthur
Clara MacArthur
Boston
Reading
Horatio Holland
Belle Curran
Osgood Stiles
Carbee
Dr. Willis
Matilda Erickson
Josephine Webster
Rathbone Hall
Frederick A. Wiggin
Unity Church
Jordan Hall
Huntington Avenue
Gainsboro Street
First Spiritual Science Church
M. Wilkinsom
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Mabel RK. Witham
Children’s Progressive Lyceum NO. 1
Spiritualist
William SS. Butler
Aldwych Hall
Unity Camp
Tremont Street
Come
A. Blackden
Marriner
Dale Street
Roxbury
Warren Street
Mrs Eddy Case Focuses on Coercion and Trusteeship
Senator Chandler and Mr Streeter clash over Mrs Eddy's treatment by trustees. Chandler claims evidence will show coercion and misdeeds by Frye and others in control of Mrs Eddy's property. Streeter argues the suit aims to protect the elderly woman and urges a direct conference with Eddy at Pleasant View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streeter
Mrs. Eddy
Chandler
Brother Streeter
George W. Glover
Mr. Chandler
Baker
Calvin Frye
Frye
Frank
Chamberlin
Athletic Carnival at the Howard to Run Another Week
The Old Howard athletic carnival continues for a second week drawing fighters of local and national prominence. Spectators will witness muscular training exercises as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
the Old Howard
Chess Champ Coming Here For Sunday Night Event
World chess champion Dr Emanuel Lasker will visit the Young Men's Hebrew Association at 59 East Concord street Sunday night to celebrate the Grazier trophy win by the Paul Murphy Chess Club. A chess entertainment will follow and all players in Boston and vicinity are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Lasker
Young Men's Hebrew Association
East
Concord Street
Paul Murphy Chess Club
Boston
Pierce Grammar School Defeats Lawrence 7–6 in Baseball
Pierce Grammar School edged Lawrence 7 to 6 in a baseball game. Lawrence’s batteries were Frederick and R. Fletcher, Pierce’s were Kenneady, Roame, and Minnis. Rich Nosky umpired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Grammar School
Lawrence
Frederick
R. Fletcher
Kenneady
Roame
Minnis
Pierce
Richnosky
Wives of Striking Iron Workers Attack In Terni Shops
In Terni Italian workers strike, the wives invaded shops to confront men filling their husbands' roles. Troops were deployed to control the disturbance before the women retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Terni
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Conferrees
Mrs. Spooner
CUBS
Bresnahan
Christian Associations Formball League
Prout
St. Onge
Bacon
Balfe
Columbia River
Portland
Union Pacific
Willard Massey
N.E.F
P.A
Washington St
Boston, Mass
Unitarians
The
Ameri
HUB Giants
Bapptist
Christian Scientist
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Mother Church
Falmouth
Norway
St. Paul Streets
Mass
Mary Baker Eddy
Shawmut
Tremont
Brookline
William T. MccElveen
General
Veterans’ Union
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Samuel Richards Gaines
Park Street
J. L. Withrow
Conrad
Battlefield Builders of the Republic
Post 7
Endeavor
OLD South Church
Allen F. Cross
Gordon
Hope Chapel
Shawmut Street
Samuel W. Irwin
Berkeley Temple
Berkeley Street
Warren Avenue
Alten A. Stockdale
Welc
New and Latter House of Israel
Jesus Christ
Son of God
Methodist Episcopal
People’s Temple
Mr. Crane
R. W. Perks
M. P
London
Eng
Greater Boston
Temple
M. E
Concord and
Tremont Streets
H. L. Winstom
T. B
Epworth League
Progressive Spiritualist Society, Inc
Pleasant Street
F. A. Sherriff
Annie R. Chapman
Brighton
C. L. Willis
First Spiritual Church OF Boston (Inc
Clare EK. Strong
Walter I. Mason
Carrie D. Chapman
HW. OW. Ff
America Fall
A. M. F Merk
Spiritual Science Fraternity
Mme. Heber
Miss F. Wheeler
Harry McDonough
S P. m
Fred Gowing
Bemis
Kneeland
L. A. J. Harcourt
First Spiritual Temple
Exeter Street
Hiram
Phillips Brooks
N. J. Willis
J. M. Temple
Wyirst Spiritual Church
Maydle Hall
Broadway
Jollimore
Seventh Day Adventist
Tremont ‘Temple
Lee
Wheeler
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Paul Revere Frothingham
Arlington Street
W. C. Mooney
Otto E. Lewis
A. H. Carpenter
W. H. Corliss
George Mendall Taylor
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Park Street Church
HH. L. Mitchell
Park Street Society
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
G. W. Bicknell
DBD
Grove Walt
Universalist
Church Corner
Washington and
Wilder Streets
Dereketer
G. W. Colson
G. U
Eddy
Britt
Gans
Chicago
Jimmy Britt
Joe Gans
San Francisco
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