Taft Faces Deadlock as Alaska Bill Fails to Move
Washington report shows Taft confronting a stalled legislative program after a New York speech. The Alaska bill struggles in the Senate amid opposition and fears of failure. Root Committee quorums falter, hindering progress on several administration measures. Apathy gives way to cautious optimism among some statesmen about the president’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
New York
New York Republican Club
Senate
Demethe Committee On
Territories
Alaska
Root
Tillmans Grandchildren Remain With Mother in Custody Ruling
In a Supreme Court decision, the two children of Benjamin R. Tillman Jr. are removed from their grandfather Senator Tillman and placed in the custody of their mother Mrs. Tillman. The suit arose after she separated from her husband and sought possession of the children, who had been left with the senator. The case, argued in January, saw remarks from the senator before final resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Columb. C
Supreme Court
Benjamin R. Tilmen, Jr
Senator Tillman
Tillman
Washington
Jury Awards $7 for Lost Eye in Defective Machine Incident
Cambridge verdict awarded to William J. Hines against Waltham Manufacturing after a fifteen minute trial. Hines claimed $20,000 for loss of an eye caused by a defective machine part. In New York a window cleaner survived a fall thanks to a safety buffer, suffering only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
William J.hines
E Waltham Manufacturing Company
Maine Day Observance Honors Wreck Victims With Tributes
A bronze tablet from the Daughters of the American Revolution, a floral medallion from the Spanish War Veterans, and a wreath from President Gomez were laid on the wreck. Major Hale and Colonel Gihon of Boston spoke as leaders of the United Spanish War Veterans. Several speeches urged last decoration and removal of the hulk so the dead could be laid reverently in American soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Spanish War Veterans
Gomez
Major Hale
Gihon
Boston
United Spanish War Veterans
Negro's six story fall injures longshoreman in New York
Robert Wright a negro longshoreman fell through a skylight into an airshaft while helping his wife hang out laundry on West Sixty first street He landed on his head and broke his right shin at Flower Hospital surgeons said only the shin troubled him Wright said a broken bone would not keep him from work and planned to report for duty today
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New York
West Sixty First Street
Robert Wright
Wright
Flower Hospital
Six Thousand Men in Chinese Mutiny in Canton
Rioting resumes in Canton with about six thousand foreign troops in mutiny. Some five hundred mutineers dead. locals largely uninvolved. Friction between Cantonese gentry and foreign soldiers sparked the disturbance. City remains closed to foreigners as authorities try to regain control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Canton Bene
Sweeping inquiry voted in on bank defalcation probe
Boston February 16 The Southbridge Savings Bank defalcation will be investigated by a legislative committee under the bank examination law which carries a ten thousand dollar fine or a three year jail term for failing to disclose all facts. House and Senate leaders approved after a sensational hearing where Rep Lamourex of Southbridge said depositors want the probe. Ex Representative Bazeley of Uxbridge said the probe would reveal hidden plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Southbridge Savings Bank
House
Senate
Committee On Rules
Lamoureux
Southbridge
Hall
Bazeley
Uxbridge
Rambling Letters Case Sets Bellevue Observation Goal
Miss Augusta P Mallet former governess to Joseph W Harriman and related Harriman heirs was committed to Bellevue for observation after witnesses said she bombarded them with rambling letters. The 37 year old gave a incoherent tale of persecution by magnetism and a “little yellow man.”
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New York
Augusta P. Mallet
Joseph W. Harriman
RE. H. Harriman
Bellevue Hospital
Harriman
Mallet
Local News Roundup From Concord Junction and Nearby
Marlboro resident George Kenney visits Concord Junction. Williow Dalton visits West Acton friends. Archie Simpson returns from Philadelphia on business. B. H. M. A. meeting hosted by A. L. Pauls. Mabel Mims recovered from operation. Kennon Damon to start new job. George Blackburn returns from Virginia to health. Third grade enjoys sleigh ride despite poor conditions. Wells A. Hall leaves for Batavia NY to study teaching methods. Mrs James Russell suffers poisoned arm. recovery progressing. Hunters profit from skunk and muskrat skins. prices rise. Benefit film night aids Hawes family after fire. tickets sell out. C B rally to be held at Stow. Rev M A Farren speaks on Purposeful Lives. Special car departs Concord Junction at 7 10. social entertainments and refreshments planned. West Concord school teachers hosted Emerson and Ripley staff reception. local teachers attend and socialize.
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A. L. Pauls
Mabel Mims
Kennon Damon
George Blackburn
Virginia
Maynard
William H. Hawes
Stow
M. A. Farren
Concord Junction
Stow Society
West Concord
Emerson and Ripley
Concord
Legate
Clark
Noyes
Connell
Finegan
Maud
Minna Findeisen
Welch
Clahan
Harriet E. Clark
Lincoln Birthday Talk At Young Men's Club
The Young Men's Club held a special Wednesday meeting celebrating Lincoln's birthday. Rev Merrill A Farren spoke on Lincoln as a man with new light from his chosen illustrations. A quartet sung patriotic songs and cornet solos preceded a social afterward.
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Young Men's Club
Lincoln
Merrill A. Farren
America
Maryland
Union Church Social and Upcoming Services
Union Church reports a Monday social with basket supper at Deacon Russell's home. The Young Men’s club met Wednesday with Lincoln as the theme. A forthcoming address, decorations, music, and sociability marked a pleasant evening. Next Wednesday’s paper features The New South. Sunday sermons will cover The Greatest Thing and a South Acton minister will lead evening services. The new church nears completion with hopes for a March dedication.
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Ladies’. Union
B. F. Russell
Lincoln
New South
Farren
South Acton
Overturned heater causes fire in town home
A heater overturned in Everett Munroe’s Main Street residence sparked a fire on a Friday afternoon. Mrs. Munroe, home at the time, heard the device fall and rushed to the room as flames or smoke began to spread through the dwelling.
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Everett Munroe
Main St
Seine Rises Again As Rain Hampers Paris
Paris reports renewed rain causing a small Seine rise and likely persistence for several days. Officials monitor water levels and anticipate gradual increase through the week.
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Seine Ie
Paris
Seine
Fire damages room before blaze is extinguished
A fire in a room caused several articles to ignite and alarmed residents before the blaze was put out by firemen. Some furniture was destroyed but fully insured. Also classified ads listing Concord Jct homes for rent and sale including a 5 room apartment, a 6 room cottage and several outdoor parcels and items for sale.
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Grove St
Concord Jet
Blarney as Office Oil for Newcomers and Strains
A vivid office scene shows how light, sympathetic flattery helps timid newcomers adjust and endure initiation. A shy country girl on probation gains confidence after a senior blarneying engraves praise for her penmanship, smoothing the rough first week and easing strain in the unfamiliar workplace.
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Blarney
Planked Chicken Preparation Method
Select a chicken around two pounds and remove the neck. Split along the backbone, wash inside and out, flatten the breast, and bone the wings. Broil skin down on coal or under gas fume about six minutes, then turn and cook three minutes skin side.
TEE CHICKEN RECIPE AND SHERIFF DUTIES NOTES
A vintage instruction snippet describes butter baste roasting a chicken on a plank with rice and fried vegetables served with cream or Holland sauce. The piece shifts to a public safety note about a sheriff’s duty to oversee executions when no deputy is available, including a historical example from Middlesex.
Probate Court Citations for Whitcomb Estate
The Probate Court of Middlesex Massachusetts notices heirs and creditors of Sarah Whitcomb of Concord that a petition seeks letters of administration. Harry C Bascom of Leominster may be appointed. defendants must appear March 9 1910 at nine o clock to show cause. Publication in Concord Enterprise required weekly for three weeks.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Sarah BE. Whitcomb
Cald
Harry C. Bascom
Leominster
Worcester
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
W. BE. Rogers
Register
Terence Byron
Margaret Dempsey
Concord
Horseshoes Out of Date and Father’s Account Dialog
Fragmentary Chicago Record item references horseshoes and a fatherly conversation. A quoted male says he speaks after thinking twice, while a female urges him to think twice before week’s end.
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Chicago
Perplexing riddle confounds readers and scholars
A Detroit Free Press piece delves into a puzzling problem deemed perplexing by readers and experts. It explores interpretive challenges and debates on the meaning and solution, highlighting curiosity and the limits of understanding in a single striking issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Rakion
Grareees
Detroit Free Press
Probate Court Citations and Wages Advance Bits
A fragmentary compilation includes probate court notice to heirs in Middlesex Massachusetts for Terence Byron estate with a February 25 1910 hearing at Cam on. It also shows a wage advance scene with a firm head approving a sovereign advance for Mr Phipps deducted from salary.
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Irm
Mr. Phipps
Mr. Blunt
London
Estate of Toc aoe late of Roxborough County
The administrator reports his accounts for the estate of the deceased. A hearing is set for March 10, 1910 at 9:00 AM in the county court to show cause why the accounts should be approved. Notice requires service or publication fourteen days prior and mailing seven days prior.
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Register
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Roxborough
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
W. E. Rogers
Probate Court Action to Sell Estate of Margaret Collins
Middlesex probate proceedings reveal executor Prescott Keyes seeks license to sell all real estate of Margaret Collins of Concord to pay debts legacies and admin costs. He urges private sale per petition terms with public notice to heirs and interested parties by February 28, 1910.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Margaret Collins
Concord
Cambridge
J. Mclntire
W. H Rogers
Sudbury Water Rights Petition for White Pond Supply
Petition to the Massachusetts General Court seeks authorization for Sudbury to obtain exclusive water rights to White Pond in Concord and to secure rights to future ponds for Sudbury residents. The measure requests authority for supplying the town and its inhabitants and to incur indebtedness for these purposes.
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Sudbury
Senate and
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
White Pond
Concord
Gotl
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