Public Health Hearing on Water Pollution Bill Proceeds
Boston March 31 committee on public health held a hearing on a bill to stop sewerage disposal in rivers like the Connecticut and Merrimack. Springfield Holyoke Chicopee and Northampton oppose, citing no local complaints and high cost. opponents say current State board of health oversight is sufficient. House reports included liquor law, military affairs, and public health items with several withdrawals.
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Boston
Committee On Public Health
Connecticut
Merrimack
Springfield
Holyoke
Chicopee
Northampton
Quo
Mahoney
Lowell
State Board of Healh
Pratt
Middleborough
Mann
Cuba Reciprocity Report Says Concession Won’t Harm Industries
Washington March 31 Chairman Payne presented the Ways and Means Committee report on the Cuban reciprocity bill. He cited Roosevelt’s Cuba policy and argued a tariff reduction would aid Cuban sugar while not injuring American industries. The planters would receive benefits, not refiners, and the crisis in Cuba’s sugar sector could be eased without harming U.S. interests.
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Washington
Payne
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelts
Cuba
Spain
Secretaries Hay to Testify on Danish Treaty Allegations
The article notes possible appearance of Secretary Hay before a House committee or a written statement. It states Denmark knew of the accusations when the Folketing ratified the cession treaty. Officials believe U S debate should not derail Lansthing approval, as a two vote majority was reported. The document faces Lansthing consideration next Thursday.
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Hay
House Committee
Denmark
Folkesthing
Rigsdag
Washington
Colombia and United States Reach Panama Canal Protocol
Washington reports that Senor Concha delivered a protocol to Secretary Hay detailing terms for Colombia to concede rights for a Panama canal. Colombia consents to selling Panama Canal Co rights to the U S for 40 million dollars, with stock holdings limited to 1 million dollars, and the protocol preserves Panama City from U S sovereignty. Hay will study the document and confer with President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Senor Concha
Hay
United States
Colombia
Panama Canal Company
Canal Company
Panama
Roosevelt
Cuban Reciprocity Faces House Floor Battle
Republicans opposing the Cuban reciprocity bill met in conference with about three members from beet sugar states. No formal action occurred, but discussions aimed to keep the contest alive on the House floor as leaders expect the bill to pass, likely with Republican votes.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Ways and Means
Public Health Committee Reports On Water Pollution Law
The committee on public health reported no pass on the bill concerning pollution of water sources. The same committee recommends no legislation necessary. It also reports on the inspection of foods and drugs by the State board of health and notes leave to withdraw on the petition of Co. D. Baker for prohibition of cigarette sales.
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Stephen Osgood
Messrs. Keith
Brockton
Badger
Quincy
James F. Malloy
Jackson
Fall River
C. E. Stearns
A. A. Badaracco
State Board of Charity
Carey
Haverhill
Mfg. Co
American Linen Co
Vinson
Boston
Sleeper
Winthrop
Hayes
Lowell
Locks and Canals Co
Newton
Everett
Messrs. Donahue
M. J. Sullivan
Committee On Public Health
State Board of Health
Co. D. Baker
Indian Stranded Off Cuttyhunk After Thick Fog and Gale
Captain L B Crowell reported the steamship Indian ran aground on a sandy bottom near Cuttyhunk while navigating thick fog and a strong southerly gale. The crew abandoned ship and are to man the Spartan, which will resume service in place of the stranded vessel. Wrecking operations await better weather with the Indian potentially salvageable. Priority suggests Spartan replacement and local salvage efforts underway.
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Boston
L. B. Crowell
Indian
Cuttyhunk
Philadelphia
Delaware
Spartan
Crowell
Winsor
Boston Towboat Co
Danish Minister Brun Meets Hay Over Gron Inquiry
Washington March 31 Mr Brun the Danish minister met Secretary Hay regarding the House inquiry into charges against Mr Gron tied to the Danish West Indies purchase There is believed to be a sweeping denial from Capt Walter from Denmark about the matter
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Washington
Mr. Brun
Hay
House
Gron
Danish West Indies
Denmark
Walter
Boers Sympathy Resolution Introduced in House
Representative Sulzer of New York introduced a resolution expressing sympathy with the Boers and urging the President to advocate arbitration with Britain to end the war in South Africa. It calls for strict U.S. neutrality and preventing contraband shipments, and for adherence to Geneva and The Hague conventions.
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Washington
Sulzer
New York
House
Congress of the
United States
Great Britain
South Africa
Unconditional Surrender Favored Despite London Peace Moves
The Hague report says Kruger Leyds and Boer delegates plan a Utrecht meeting on April 2 to address the crisis after Schalkberger weighs Britain’s peace note. Delays in contacting De Wet raise questions, but unconditional surrender remains out of the question.
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Hague
Kruger
Leyds
Europe
Utrecht
Schalkberger
Great Britain
South Africa
Steyn
de Wet
Mr. Steyn
Lord Kitchener
DeWet
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Trade figures show US exports and imports shift
The report notes imports rise and exports from the United States for the ten months ending October 31 1961 reached 23,004,651 dollars, down from 1900 by 861,347. Exports for 1901 stood at 43,651,344 dollars, up 14,335,719 over 1900.
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United States
Secretary Root to Visit Havana Before Transfer Date
Secretary Root and family plan to leave Washington in mid April for a visit to Governor General and Mrs Wood in Havana. They will stay about a week to ten days. The trip is not seen as political but may help arrange final details for the Cuban government transfer on May 20.
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Washington
Root
For Sale Grocery and Home near Lowell
Great business chance offers grocery and provision store for $15 monthly, owner leaving city. Also for sale near Lowell on electric line two acres with a two story nine room house, good barn and hen house, nearly new. ideal summer home. Price $1200, contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
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Lowell
T. H. Elliott
Central St
Cuban commerce figures show 1901 imports and exports
Washington reports a war department statement comparing Cuba's island commerce for ten months ending October 31 1901 and 1909. Imports totaled 54 649 227 dollars for 1901 against 53 149 109 for 1900. Exports reached 56 045 400 dollars for 1901 versus 51 231 284 for 1900, signaling a notable shift in trade.
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Washington
Insular
War Department
Cuba
Mensione
Easter Monday egg rolling carnival at White House
Washington on March 31 reports a cosmopolitan crowd of children with colorful eggs enjoying Easter Monday events behind the White House. The Marine Band performed at 4 p.m. and President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt, and their children appeared on the portico to greet attendees amid the festive crowds.
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Washington
White House
Marine Band
Nicaragua Canal Bill Put On Senate Calendar As Unfinished Business
Senator Mitchell reported he was told by the Senate steering committee that unless plans change the Nicaragua canal bill will be placed on the Senate calendar as unfinished business after the Chinese exclusion bill is disposed of.
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Washington
Mitchell
Senate Committee On
Berkshire Mills Raise Wages 10 Percent for 2500 Workers
Adams reports Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing company announced a ten percent wage increase for about 2500 operatives across its four Adams mills. A similar raise was issued at Greylock mills in Greylock. both increases take effect Monday April 7.
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Adams
Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company
Greylock
Fifty Cents on the Dollar Art Sale at Corner John and Merrimack
Geo. E. Mker offers framed pictures at steep discounts to clear stock in ten days. Prices slashed to 50 and 25 cents on 50 cent items and 2 for 1 on $2 pictures. Come early for best selection at the corner of John and Merrimack streets.
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Geo. E. M_ker
John and
Merrimack Streets
Painting with Devoe Lead and Zinc Outlasts Mixed Paints
A claim that Devoe Lead and Zinc paint uses fewer gallons than standard mixed paints and lasts twice as long when applied by hand with lead and oil.
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Goodwin
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Claims
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as non opiate and non constipating unlike most cough medicines. Mentions Re fuse substitutes and lists F C Goodale and C B Carter as sources or distributors.
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Foley
F. C. Goodale
C. B. Carter
Foley Clinches Kidney Cure Promise for Bladder Health
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to restore kidneys and bladder with urgent call to action. Mentions F. C. Goodale and C. K E. Carter as endorsers or sellers in the promotion.
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Maia
Ira
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Mass. Agricultural College
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Mass
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F. H. Hodges
Gentral Street
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Biase
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Berlin
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Erie Canal
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Turn of the Tide
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Burlesquare
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Lowell Boy
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Loudars
WJ Sully
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White and Becket
McManea
Clay Modeler
James Hill
D. D
Salem
T. Clayton Welles
Holy Land
Saint John's
Episcopal Church
Frederick C. Blunt
Hibbard’s Orchestra
Assoica
VIOLA CAs. PBE_L WATERHOUSE
Irene Pinder Kerwin
Elinor Louise Swain
Carolyn White
Hibbard
Tremont Theatre
RRS. Riske
Mrs. Hatch
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Chelsea
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