Reconsideration on Albany Lease Bill Refused
Boston July 12 The House quickly disposed of the reconsideration of the Albany bill and then took up the Clinton water bill. The Senate reciprocat ed by promptly killing the House bill for an investigation into hospital expenditures under the State treasurer. Chairman Carleton of Ways and Means says there were many hospital trustees seeking a hearing, but time ran short as five months remained in the session. He sees two sides to the controversy.
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Ways and Means
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General Council
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Saunders
N. Y
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Fall River
Fitzgerald
Horgan
Yeas
Balcom
Bennett
Blood
Barofsky
C. C. Brooks
Bullock
Butler
Clark
Collins
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Daly
Dillon
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Francis
Frost
Gleason
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Hiowland
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Barber
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H. L. Brown
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Cluer
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W. R. Davis
B. C. Dean
J. L. Donovan
M. J. Donovan
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Metropolitan Water Board
Bingham
Marlboro
Haverhill
Commonwealth
Borofsky
Boylston
Albany Lease Reconsideration Vote Fails In House
The Albany lease bill faced a heated session as Mr. Saunders urged reducing bonds from 5.5 to 4 million to match asset values reported by the General Council of the B and A. Reconsideration was refused 39 to 126 with 7 pairs, while Clinton dam and metropolitan damages dominated debate and ended with a 61 to 60 rejection.
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Holland
Walsh
Fall
Maldego
Paton
Leominster
Newton
Everett
Adams
Melrose
Odlin
Lynn
Mr. Walsh
Senate Acts and Veto Echo Across State Government
The Senate passed bridge bills for Springfield to West Springfield and for Broadway bridge rebuild. Senator Ray won reconsideration of Hopkinton water compensation. Governor vetoed a State poor support bill raising hospital aid from five to seven dollars weekly, citing increased costs. Veto sustained 25 to 5. Boston and Albany lease bill moves to calendar. Fuller’s wharf added to Charles River resolution and engrossed.
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West Springfield
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Middlesex
Hopkinton
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Boston
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State Board of Charity
Prison population in Massachusetts rises slightly on July 1
Returns from Massachusetts prisons show the population on July 1 up from 6421 in 1890 to 6546, an increase of 125. The state prison and reformatories gain, especially the state farm by reducing vagrants, while some counties report declines. The trend suggests crime may be increasing after a period of decline since 1898.
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Hampden
Hampshire
Middlesex
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Barnstable
Bristol
Essex
Suffolk County
House of Correction
South
Deer Island
Reformatory
Concord
Senator Kenefick backs small bans bill in judiciary leg committee
A Boston legislative session reports the judiciary committee citing the next General Court and a dissenting view. The motion to refer won 17 to 9. The House sent the mill tax bill to the ways and means committee. A Democratic meeting ratified Bryan and Stevenson, with James H. Mellen presiding and James A. Watson secretary. The group debated ratification at Faneuil Hall and considered committee arrangements while warning of past control by the Bryan Sewall Williams circle.
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Judiciary Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
Bryan
Stevenson
James H. Mellen
Worcester
James A. Watson
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Donahue
Fall River
Borofsky
Mansfield
Lomasney
Bryan- Sewall-Williams Club
Harrington
Mellen
Mann
Two Waltham Boys Drown In River After Raft Capsize
In Waltham on July 12 Edward McBride eleven and Joseph O Hara seven fell from a raft near Newton street bridge. Joseph M Dougall sprang in, rescued McBride, and after hour long effort revived him. O Hara died. McBride recovered and rested at home. Police had warned boys against river play. O Hara was son of Mr and Mrs Thomas O Hara.
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Don
Hinchey
O'Hara
McKenn Street
Mead
Thomas O’hara
Charlestown man dies after swallowing carbolic acid
Julius Smith 42 entered Williams Bros store at Chelsea and Prospect streets Charlestown then said he had taken carbolic acid. He died in an ambulance en route to Massachusetts General Hospital. Smith lived at 12 Stillman Street and worked in poultry. Police reported the incident after he visited Billy's lunch room.
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Boston
Julius Smith
Charlestown
Massachusetts General Hospital
Williams Bros
Chelsea
Prospect Streets
Smith
Stillman Street
Annie Williams
Edward A. Williams
P. O’riorden
Mackerel Schooners Report Strong Run From Fundy
Gloucester July 12 The mackerel fleet continues to bring in good fares. Captain Clayton Morrissey aboard the Joseph Rowe reports 300000 pounds of cod from the Grand Banks and long watches of mackerel from Fundy to Thatchers Island. Vessels with torches indicate heavy fishing further south and east as boats move toward old stamping grounds. The morning port includes John S. Presley 230 barrels, David Sherman 215, Nellie A. Rowe 20 barrels, Herald of the Morning 638 barrels, while small boats report some fish but imply the main body has moved on.
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Clayton Morrissy
Joseph Rowe
Grand Banks
Bay of Fundy
Thatchers Island
Monhegan
Seal Island
John S. Presson
David Shermanr
Nellie A. Rowe
Herald of
Morrissey
Tank Car Explosion Shocks Somerville Yard
In Somerville on July 12 a tank car of kerosene exploded at the Boston and Maine Mystic yard at 10 pm, burning many bystanders and causing extensive property loss. Twenty injured, with several likely to die. names include Joseph Hayden who died at Somerville Hospital, and J J Callahan among the seriously burned. Fourteen cars burned. victims from Somerville, Charlestown, Cambridge, and South Boston.
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Somerville
Mystic
Boston and Maine Road
Joseph Hayden
Somerville Hospital
J. J. Callahan
Boston
Maine
Robert Furness
Frederick Gay
Robert J. Forrest
William F. Ward
Rufus Fellows
Frederick Kelstain
Jas. Cronan
George E. Southworth
Public investigation ordered into Webster accident
The railroad commissioners notify Worcester & Webster Street Railway of a public inquiry set for July 19 to examine causes of the Fourth of July disaster. Two killed and between 40 and 50 injured in Webster Street line crash. The inquiry is hailed as highly significant since the 1890 Beacon Street fatality involving Dr. George H. Bradford.
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Boston
Worcester & Webster Street Railway Company
George H. Bradford
Beacon Street
Prohibition Delegates Praise New England Support
John M. Fisher, a delegate to the national Prohibition convention in Chicago, returned home enthusiastic about New England’s honors. He cites the army canteen as the year’s great Prohibition cry and notes Col Brewer of the Salvation Army could boost the total vote by more than 50,000, with Fisher credited for nominating Henry B. Metcalf for Vice President.
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Attleboro
John M. Fisher
Chicago
New England
Army
Fisher
Henry B. Metcalf
Col. [Brewer
Salvation Army
Greenfield Warrants For 17 Young Men Shocks Town
Greenfield residents are startled as officers serve warrants for 17 young men, many high school graduates, on charges of disturbing the peace and willful destruction of property tied to Independence Day celebrations. N Cutler heads the selectmen in presenting the complaint. hearings set for tomorrow.
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Cutler
Board of Selectmen
Ruersell Hamilton
Leon Starkey
Clement Parker
Charles Stearns
Warren Barton
Ralph and
William Rickmyer
Arthur Brown
Bar! Slate
Marl Vosbure
One Hawkes
James B. Kennedy
Louis Pritchard
Edward A. Bates
Harry Kellogg
James Deveny
Arthur Peterson
Supplies for Peary Arrives in Boston for North Expedition
Secretary of the Peary Arctic club Herbert L Bridgman leaves Boston by train for Portland to launch the Windward supply expedition to Sydney and the north. Mrs Josephine Devitisch Peary and Miss Marie Peary will join in Portland. Captain Samuel Bartlett will command the Windward as it sails for the Arctic region.
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Portland
Peary Arctic Club
Herbert L. Bridgman
Sydney
C. B
Peary
Josephine Devitisch Peary
Marie Peary
Samuel Bartlett
North
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Bilious Headaches
A compact advertisement notes Hood's Pills as a cure for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headaches. The pills are stated to be easy to take and operate, priced at 25 cents.
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Hood
Fashion Hints on Scarves and Toques of 1910s Style
Fashion hints describe large scarfs in black or colored mousseline de soie or crepe de chine with plaited flounces and bouffant bows. A novelty toque features white tulle draped with daisies or pansies, while boleros of corded tufted tafetta, tight tucks, and plaitings ornament summer gowns. The fashion shows old rose satin ensembles with box pleats, bis equipure yoke, and gold spangled tulle toques by Jupio Chollet.
Sleeve fashions show varied styles and trims in 19th-century design
A description details diverse sleeve treatments from flat and plain to square, puffed, or pagoda, with darts, epaulets, and cuffed finishes. It notes slim bulk, long ago exaggerated styles fading, and features a silver gray poplin gown with a guipure yoke, poplin bolero, and bow knot, by Jupic Chollet.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Blood Purifier
The ad hails Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great blood purifier that cures catarrh rheumatism and humors. It claims to restore energy and appetite and notes Lawyer McVey’s endorsement of government by injunction as evidence of belief.
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Hood
McVey
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