Lobbyists blamed for defeating utilities bill in House
The recent House debate on the utilities measure drew accusations that lobbyists influenced votes to defeat the bill. Critics warned that well paid lobbyists sway legislators, while others questioned the integrity of political influence and the role of money in policy outcomes. Concerns extended to public safety, asylum reform, and even wildlife protection policies as unrelated issues surfaced amid the discussion.
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Pig
Quesch
General Assembly
Men Swank Necks From Gowns In Milwaukee Tale
Milwaukee health commissioner Dr Gerhard A Bading warns of a fashionable neck extension trend as men stare and twist to view Empire Princess and Molineux gowns. He cites measurements showing necks lengthening and predicts four foot necks if trends persist, urging looser collars and less emphasis on anatomy over dress fabric. Public health note includes a urinary laxative ad for indigestion.
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Milwaukee
Gerhard A. Bading
Dr. Bading
Commissioner of Health
Taft in bouts with Dr Barker in Beverly
Boston August 16 reports Dr Charles Barker the President's adviser in physical matters confirms in Beverly that Taft sometimes boxes with him. Barker details a morning gym routine at Evans cottage. a one hour session includes exercises and sparring with Taft showing strength and no excess fat with a weight between 304 and 306 pounds.
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Boston
Beverly
Charles A. Barker
Washington
Taft
Evans Cotrage
Greenwich Reward for Auto Slayer
Greenwich Conn August 16 The Board of Selectmen offers 200 reward for the arrest of the person or persons who on July 30 at 1130 PM ran down Howard Garfield Held in an automobile and left him to die The town is agitated and citizens have formed a committee with detectives at work A low dark colored shaft driven car four or five men were aboard its windshield is thought smashed and a lamp broken
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Greenwich
Conn
Board of Selectmen
Howard Garfield
Atlantic City Wide Open Sunday Amid Reform Efforts
Atlantic City on August 16 saw no new moves to close saloons and cafes stayed open with normal business. Police warned against selling to intoxicated patrons. no disorder occurred. Reformers plan to push indictments when the Grand Jury convenes in October. expected to pause until then with Magistrate Hughes on vacation.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Inlet Park
Hughes
Connecticut Fisheries Output and Historic Context Described
The piece details Connecticut's 1908 fish catch by species with tonnage and value, notes eel and lobster yields, clam and oyster figures, and capital in fisheries. It cites census figures, vessel counts, and gear used, then traces fishing history from early Hartford to 17th century statutes and Andros era laws, ending with a Hartford Courant remark on abundant shad and alewife catches in the past.
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Connectit
Emselves
Connecticut
Census Bureau
Thomas Hooker
Hartford
Phelps
Capton Mason
Phenicke
Fenwick
Andros
General Assembly
Abraham’ Davenport
Hartford Courant
Fewer Men Idle in Massachusetts
Boston, Aug 16 The quarterly report of the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics on employment in organized industries notes an improved business condition this year over last. From about 720 unions totaling 105,944 members, representing over 60 percent of organized workers in the state, 6,736 members or 6.33 percent were idle in the latest period, signaling a tighter labor market.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics
New Payne tariff bill published at Jackson's Book Shop
The country awaits settled tariff changes now available in the official text. Call at Jackson's Book Shop, 986 988 Main street, to obtain the full Payne tariff version detailing old and new provisions.
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Jackson's Book Shop
Main Street
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