Revolt Over Myers Committees Grows at State House
Beacon Hill reports broad discontent with Speaker Myers committee appointments. Democrats and Bennett faction aim to leverage opposition for political gain. Reed of Taunton attends Carleton ways and means meeting while others push to clear matters before Boston and Albany lease bills. East Gloucester Ferry company incorporation sought. Routine appropriation bills pass under suspension. House adjourns.
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Beacon Hill
Myers
Bennett
Reed
Taunton
Carleton
Railroad and Harbor and Land Commissioners
Fairhaven Bridge
White
Melrose
Senator Soule
Boston
Melien
Charles H. Boynton
East Gloucester Ferry Company
House petitions during session seek road, rail, and education reforms
Legislation requested to authorize a roadway in Milton, a drainless bridge over Acushnet river, and platform enclosure for streetcars. Bills proposed on eight hour state and county workdays, raising child labor age to 16 with literacy, and Hadley river protection. Also petitions on election procedures, highway repairs in Scituate, and Hadley encroachment protection. Speaker Myers calls House to order as discussions begin.
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J. Malcolm Forbes
Metropolitan Park Commission
Harland Street
Hoosiewhiskck Pond
Commonwealth
Milton
Joseph B. Slocum
Jean B. Jean
Acushnet River
New Bedford
Acushnet
W. H. Feiker
F. O. Emerson
A. N. Frost
Mr. Carey
Haverhill
Carey
John J. Ford
Town of
Scituate
Goulding
Duxbury
W. S. Hodgdon
A. E. Cook
Hadley
Connecticut
Myers
Hunt
North Attleborough
R. S. Gay
Boston
State Senate
Mellen
Worcester
Silas D. Reed
Taunton
Joint Committee On Railroads
Committee On Railroads
Joint Committee On Rules
Senate considers lobsters with two inch slat pots
The Senate opened at 2 with prayer by Rev. F O MacCartney of Rockland, the new Social Democratic member of the House. A R Bunting and Swamp Scott petitioned for a law to preserve lobsters by pots with two inch slats. Chief Wade's annual report urged the same. Committees on public charities and fisheries were granted travel leave. Senate adjourned at 2 23 with Mann presiding.
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Senate
F. O. MacCartney
Rockland
Social Democratic
House
A. R. Bunting
Swampscott
Wade
Public Charities Committee
Kiley's Title in Boston May be Tested in Courts
City hall aides say President Daniel J. Kiley’s official title may face legal challenge over whether records approved without council submission invalidate his election. Republicans accuse caucus actions and certain council votes of undermining legality, citing absences and post caucus approvals.
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Boston
City Hall
Daniel J. Kiley
Kiley
Common Council
City Committee
Lomasney
Jackson
MacDonald
Simpson
Smith
Strickland
Wages Increased At North Andover Mills
Joyful news for about 850 workers at four Stevens mills in North Andover and the Sutton mill in Salem. Wages gain an average 5 percent, effective January 1, based on premium incentives, with voluntary action by owners. About 700 workers in weaving and 150 in Sutton’s woolen mills receive the raise.
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Lawrence
North Andover
Moses T. Stevens
Messrs. Stevens
Stevens and Osgood Mills
Marland Mills
Andover
Stevens Mill
Haverhill
Sutton’s
Snow's Commutation In Massachusetts Death Sentence
Secretary Hamlin delivered the document commuting Edwin Ray Snow's death sentence to Chief Wade. Wade sent Capt. Rhoades to Barnstable County to present the commutation to the sheriff, with Gov Crane and Secretary Olin signing. Rhoades left on the 1 o'clock train for the cape to carry out the order.
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Boston
Hamlin
Executive Department
Wade
District Police
Edwin Ray Snow
Crane
Olin
Capt. Rhoades
Rhoades
Barnstable
Boston Mayor declines labor delegation requests
Mayor Hart refused to answer the Central Labor union delegation on municipal labor matters. He would not write letters or discuss the issues further and insisted he would run the city for citizens. The visitors left angrily after the exchange.
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Boston
Hart
Central Labor Union
A Charactdhristic Session Elects Quincy First VP
Boston on January 12 saw a stormy Democratic city committee session as Josiah Quincy was elected first vice president by 184 votes to 97. Officers named include President John H. Lee and treasurer Henry P. Nawn amid bitter opposition led by Council President Riley.
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Boston
Josiah Quincy
Democratic City Committee
John H. Lee
John P. Riley
Thos. F. Delhanty
Arthur P. Harrington
Henry P. Nawn
Quincy
Pesident Riley
Common Council
Josiah Quincey
Bryan reception committee petitions Faneuil Hall use
Boston officials report the Bryan reception committee petitioned for Faneuil Hall on January 80 afternoon for a dinner and speeches by William J. Bryan. Mechanics Hall is reserved for an evening public reception with Bryan and others. The side rooms will be set for ladies while the floor remains open to the general public.
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Boston
William J. Bryan
Faneuil Hall
Bryan
Mechanics Hall
Mrs Hunt commits suicide amid family trouble
Pittsfield reports Mrs Frank Hunt, 40, died this afternoon by self-inflicted gunshot. Family trouble is cited as the cause.
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Pittsfield
Frank Hunt
Wrecked steamer identity still unknown near St Marys Bay
Halifax reports no confirmation of the unknown steamer ashore at St Marys bay Newfoundland. The Glencoe arrived safely at St Johns from Halifax, while wreckers prepared but delays persist due to remote shores and lack of telegraph links. Bodies reportedly washing ashore and the burning ship likely oil laden.
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Halifax
N. S
St. Mary’s Bay
N. F
Glencoe
St. Johns
St. John’s
H. A. Allan
H. & A. Allan
Montreal
California
Liverpool
St. Mary's Bay
Avalon
Placentia
Trepassey Bays
St. Mary's
Shipwreck at St Marys Bay Leaves Few Survivors
Details from St Johns report the two masted steamer of nearly 3000 tons ran ashore at a cliff foot in St Marys Bay. Crew and possible passengers perished as boats were swamped, fire broke out, and only a lone survivor in the rigging died of exposure. Wreckage and bodies drifted ashore as a gale worsened. Officials expect to identify the ship soon amid scattered clothing and undergarments found ashore.
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St. John’s
N. F
St. Mary’s Bay
Peters River
J. J
New York
Bradstreets
New England
Canada
Princeton Forms Water Polo Team for Intercollegiate Play
Princeton University students in Princeton New Jersey organized a water polo team today. Plans include arranging games with Yale Columbia and Pennsylvania in the near future.
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Princeton
N. J
Yale
Columbia
Pennsylvania
National skating races slated for Newburgh park lake
Newburgh New York January 12 national skating races set for Downing Park lake on February 26 and 27. Three prizes offered in each championship race. Entries close January 23 under W H June chairman of the racing board.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Downing Park Lake
W. H. June
Postal Registry Law Explained by Boston Officials
Assistant Supt Moses met station superintendents at the post office to explain the features of the new house to house registry law set to take effect in Boston. The postmaster has prepared rules and mailed them to station superintendents ahead of the January 16 start.
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Boston
Supt
Moses
Railway Mall
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Tops Local Sales
Pierson drug store manager reports strong demand for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during la grippe season. Five bottles are sold per customer, with high satisfaction and rapid relief for cough sore throat and lungs. Available from all druggists per South Chicago Daily Calumet.
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Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
la Grippe
Chicago
Daily Calumet
All Druggtats
Stamp Taxes Should Be Reformed Not Targeted
The Lowell Citizen argues against singling out the postal money order tax for repeal while urging broad reform of war taxes. It warns that repealing one tax would invite widespread appeals and favoritism, urging Congress to pursue a balanced approach for the greatest good of the greatest number. Salem News notes.
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Lowell
Congress
Treasury
House
Senate
Salem News
Peruna praised by Chicago official in health letter
A letter from Roxa Tyler, vice president of the Illinois Woman's Alliance in Chicago, extols Peruna as a remedy to restore strength and energy. Other testimonials from Ohio and North Carolina claim improved health, noting Peruna’s claimed benefits for chronic catarrh and consumption. The ad-like piece urges readers to send for Dr Hartman’s free book on chronic catarrh and related illnesses.
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Roxa Tyler
Illinois Woman’s Alliance
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
East 60Th Street
Chicago
Ill
Arthur L. Hamilton
Hamilton
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Goodale St
Columbus
Ohio
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus, C
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