Bribery Probes Highlight Swig Gethro House Hearings
The House rules committee grills Speaker Cole and Rep Swig over bribery claims tied to the bucket shop defeat. Rep Gethro apologizes for an assault on Rep Mack as hearings wind toward a possible report next week. Swig denies making any $100 offer or being approached improperly.
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Cole
House Committee On Rules
Simon Swig
Gethro
House
Mack
Swig
State House
Wig
Taunton
Committee On Rules
Mr. Swig
Governor Guild to Decide On Sliding Scale Gas Bill
The sliding scale gas bill, pivotal since the 1908 consolidation, sits before Governor Guild for study as legislators debated veto prospects. The measure fixes a 90 cent rate per 1000 feet and a 7 percent dividend. reductions could raise dividends. The bill, drawn after a Douglas commission study, was enacted by both chambers with a 10 year operative clause. House and Senate members urged action, while rumors of a veto circulated. Governor Guild has five days to sign, veto, or let it become law.
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Governor Guild
Boston
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Douglas
Guild
House
Senate
George Barnes
Weymouth
Committee On
Representative Walker
Brookline
Bodwell
Salem
Faxon
Stoughton
Cambridge Subway Bill Criticized by Dunbar Leader
William H. Dunbar president of the Cambridge Public Franchise League writes House Committee chairman Rodman Peabody protesting the Cambridge subway bill and criticizing Richard H. Dana. The committee must report by next Monday.
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William H. Dunbar
Cambridge Public Franchise League
House
Rodman Peabody
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Cambridge
Richard H. Dana
Holy Cross to Award Honorary Degrees at June Commencement
Worcester May 2 The Holy Cross College faculty announced that alumni and friends will receive honorary degrees at June commencement. Governor Guild and Mayor John Tuggan will be conferred LL D. degrees along with Professor Charles G Herbermann editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia. Joseph J Reilly of Springfield and Maurice J Lacey of Worcester public schools are to receive Litt D and other honors.
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Worcester
Holy Cross College
Guild
John Tuggan
Charles G. Herbermann
J. Francis Maviér College
Fordham College
Holy Cross
Herbermann
Catholic Encyclopedia
Joseph’ J. Reilly
Springfield
Maurice J. Lacey
Worcester Public Schools
City Board Fails to Act on Million Dollar Sewer Loan
The Board of Aldermen delayed action on a 1 million dollar sewer loan amid reports of a secret agreement to oppose the measure until Monday. Supporters Berwin and Battis, plus Democrats, are expected to back the loan at the next meeting, with Alderman Linehan promising an investigation update.
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Board of Aldermen
Berwin
Battis
Curley
Common Council
J. Alfred Mitchell
Linehan
Charles Street
Board of
Bromberg
Kneeland
Draper
South Boston
Mayor Praises Governor Veto of Boston District Bill
The Boston mayor commends the governor for vetoing the district nomination and district election bill. He notes pressure from Good Government Association and merchants swayed the governor. Consternation spreads as states formed on the governor’s signature are now shattered, affecting both parties and aldermen facing voters in the upcoming wards.
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Boston
Stevens
Good Government Association
Board of Aldermen
Shoe Machine Bill Beaten In Senate Vote
The shoe machine monopoly bill failed in the Senate on a 12 to 18 roll call after reconsideration of an adverse report. Senator Taylor attacked United Shoe Machinery Company, claiming opponents will be punished at the polls.
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Senate
Taylor
United Shoe Machinery Company
Yeas
Buttrick
Cassidy
Clark
Felker
Hill
Logan
Macleod
Melien
Schofield
Beiberlich
Walker
Nayse
Beck
Bullock
Chace Ghapple
Cummings
Cusick
Dean
Garfield
Land
Grosvenor
Harding
Hall
Hunter
Kyle
Nevin
Parker
Prouty
Taftt
Red—Yea
Cox
Essex
Ee Reed
Stevensway
Converse
Gerret Hilton
Lane
Dean's Workingman's Train Bill Wins in State House
Representative Dean of Wakefield wins a victory for working men's traits as the Train Bill clears a conference between the House and Senate. Delegates Dean Potter Mayberry and Senator Cummings Taft Nevin push the measure amid debates and ticketing concerns.
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Dean’s Workingman
Bill
Charlies A. Dean
Wakefield
S&s House
Senate
Dean
Potter
Mayberry
Cummings
Taftene Nevin
Deean
Ana
Want the Baby Back Ends in Guardian Decision
Janeen Hawt and wife of Hawt Boston seek to reclaim their son once given to Frank B Hemenway by 10 years ago. The boy Ralph Dewey Hemenway was adopted by the lawyer who and since died. Now cared for by Mrs Winnifred Noyes daughter of the Hemenways. Judge Grant awaits guardian's decision on action.
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Janeen
Hawt
Boston
Oine
Babe
Frank B. Hemenway
Mr. Hemenway
Ralph Dewey Hemenway
Chemical accident burns druggist at Broad Way store
Patrick Cuddyer of Cuddyer & Joyce 141 West Broadway was badly burned mixing chemicals in the basement yesterday. He was taken to City Hospital in serious condition as a priest from Immaculate Conception Church was called. The store damage was minor.
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Patrick Cuddyer
Cuddyer & Joyce
West Broadway
City Hospital
Dyer
Immaculate Conception Church
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Eoward
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Mr. Speaker
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Dunbar
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National Biscuit Company
Charles St
Chicago
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Milan
Mackinaw
Washington and
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