Suffolk Members Revolt Over Boston Charter Split Vote
The House faces a day-long battle over the Boston city charter with Republican state and city machines backing a split referendum. Suffolk delegates largely oppose the bill in its current form though amendments may win support. In a State House conference, charter supporters could muster at most two votes, while opponents reached about 36.
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House
Boston
Suffolk
State House
Friends of the New Charter
Ward Officials Vote On Bill Amid Conference Turmoil
The article notes Montague of Ward 10 and Rousmaniere of Ward 21 voting for the bill as Cushing of Ward 11 left after a harsh session with Democratic speakers. Republicans Willcutt Ward 2 Malley Ward 20 and Mildram Ward 24 opposed dictation by the machine and Mildram was elected conference chairman. Lomasney warned of legal trouble for mayors if leaks continued.
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Montague
Ward
Rousmaniere
Cushing
Ward 11
Willcutt
Ward 2
Malley
Mildram
Lomasney
Boston city charter sparks cross party push for home rule
Republicans and Democrats critique the proposed Boston charter as presented to the General Court and call for a full referendum. At a joint Aldermen and Common Council convention in City Hall, they passed resolutions urging fair treatment and home rule, and sent copies to the Governor and General Court.
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Boston
General Court
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
City Hall
Frederick J. Brand
Board of Aldermen
Brand
Walter A. Webster
Thomas J. Giblin
Henry Abrahams
Central la
President and aide caught stealing flowers in Washington
On a Saturday night in Washington the President and Captain A W Butt plucked flowers from the Department of Agriculture grounds. A watchman protested and the President declared they would be arrested for breaking the law before backing off to laugh at the scene.
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Washington
D. C
A. W. Butt
Department of Agriculture
Archie
Captain Butt
Jimmy Wilson
Butt
King Cardenio King Sentenced To 10-14 Years In State Prison
Former financier and publisher King must serve the full 10 to 14 year sentence for larceny after Supreme Court full bench overruled defense exceptions. His wife visited him at Charlestown prison as he continues daily work at a hosiery machine, with limited mail and visits.
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Cardenio Flavius King
Supreme Court
King
Bridges
Commonwealth
Mrs. King
Quake Again Rattles Messina in May Aftershock
A strong aftershock hit Messina on May 24, marking one of the severest震 shocks since the great quake. The tremor lasted ten seconds and involved both vertical and horizontal movement.
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Messina
Banks Jrs Death By Own Action
George Banks 21 son of Boston attorney Fred H Banks died by his own hand in Belfast Maine. Coroner Charles R Coombs concluded after a thorough investigation and found the revolver used in the shooting.
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Belfast
George Banks
Fred H. Banks
Boston
Charles R. Coombs
Mitchells Attendants Sentenced at Pierce Farm Insane Asylum
Murdock MacGregor and Roderick Mac Kenzie, attendants at the Pierce Farm Insane Asylum, were sentenced by Judge Schofield to the House of Correction. MacGregor received three years and Mac Kenzie two and a half years.
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Murdock MacGregor
Roderick MacKenzie
Pierce Farm
House of Correction
Schofield
Two American Seiners Driven Ashore at La Have River
A 50 mile northeaster battered the eastern coast. The Judique and Lena and Maude from Gloucester drove ashore at La Have River mouth with damage. Crews are safe and efforts to float the vessels will occur when weather moderates. Fourteen other American seiners sheltered in the harbor while lines strained and some craft leaked.
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Judique
Lena
Maude
Gloucester
la Have
Women chefs embrace modern gas range cooking
A promotional piece extols women running kitchens using scientific principles and latest gas range appliances. It praises gas heat for immediate control and precise temperatures, claiming quick heat seals in juices and slow heat prevents drying for delicate savory dishes.
Man's body found in Hinman’s Pond in Hooksett New Hampshire
Autopsy reveals bullet wound in right temple and blunt force damage on left skull. Body recovered yesterday weighted with a granite block and tied with rope at the waist, rope looped several times for retention.
Million Dollar Barnard Will Contested in East Cambridge Court
The $1,000,000 will of the late Caroline M. Barnard of Everett faces contest in Probate Court East Cambridge after failed efforts at compromise. Beneficiaries include public and religious bodies, servants, and friends. prominent gifts go to Home for Aged Couples Boston, Harvard and Tufts scholarships, Soldiers Home Chelsea, American Unitarian Association, Y M C A Boston, and Farm and Trades School Everett. Executors are Melvin C. Adams and E Elmer Foy.
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Caroline M. Barnard
Everett
East Cambridge
Boston
Harvard University
Tufts College
Chelsea
American Unitarian Association
Farm and Trades School
Everett Veteran Firemen’s Association
Church of Our Fathers
Melvin C. Adams
E. Elmer Foy
Philippine tariff bill passed by the House
Washington May 24 Republicans of the House moved for action and passed the Philippine tariff bill in a sudden display of strength. The measure proceeds to the Senate for consideration and potential endorsement amid party alignment.
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HOUSE
Washington
Illness Delays Reading of Widows Will
Illness of widow delays the reading of a will until tomorrow. Fairhaven and Mark Twain are named beneficiaries in the estate.\"
Son Heir Is Sole Manager of Vast Henry Rogers Fortune
Henry Huddleston Rogers left over 100 million dollars behind him. A close friend estimates the late Standard Oil leader’s fortune at more than twice the previously believed amount and notes Rogers discussed posthumous plans with associates.
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Henry Huddleston Rogers
Standard Oil
Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Virginian Railway
Will reading delayed by illness after Rogers funeral
Reading of the Rogers will is postponed to Wednesday in Fairhaven and New York City. Lawyer James M. Beck will read it at the Rogers home in New York. A informant notes the will may benefit Fairhaven and Mark Twain. the estate is said to be well over a hundred million dollars. Henry Rogers Jr. expected to manage the family business. Rogers arranged affairs to avoid complications after his death.
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Walter A. Webster
Boston
Back Bay
Harvard University
Economic Club
Mr. Webster
Fairhaven
Mr. Rogers
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather Tuesday to Wednesday
Forecast for Boston area shows Tuesday fair with late night showers or Wednesday. New England forecast calls for fair Tuesday, increasing cloudiness Wednesday, moderate temperatures and light to moderate westerly winds. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from 53 to 67 degrees with an average of 48.
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Wight
Washington
New England
European
Grand Banks
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Tote Mide
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