Governor rejects subway bill without referendum at State House
Boston June 7 The Senate kills the Luce anti stock watering order 6 to 20. Gov Crane will not sign the subway measure unless a referendum is held and reserves rights to act when presented. The House dispatches a two page calendar in brief session as debates linger on Merrimac bridge issues and city governance.
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House Committee Reports and Bills Passes in Morning Session
Members reviewed reports from Ways and Means on enlarging Wachusett Mountain State Reservation and on a draft resolving office space inside the State House. A widening of Walter Street in Boston was approved to be engrossed with conditions tied to Arboretum leases with Harvard and avoiding preexisting plans. The House concurred in a Senate amendment to Medway refund case. Several bills were ordered engrossed and sent to the Senate. A peddlers license bill for disabled Spanish War veterans was postponed for Monday. Adjourned.
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Currier Seeks Suspension On Registration Bill In Senate
In a morning session Senator Currier moved to suspend the rules and adopt House amendments to a bill regulating the registration process. The move aimed to fast track passage after House changes, with debate likely focused on procedural steps and potential implications for registrants.
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For Yourself Your Family and Friends There's Nothing Like
A brief promotional item highlights values of personal relationships and shared experiences. It emphasizes care, community, and lasting memories created with loved ones. The piece reads as an uplifting call to prioritize family ties and friendships in daily life.
The Luxury of Sleep Promoted by Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract
A discussion on how sleep is tied to digestion and nerves, arguing that a troubled stomach disrupts rest. It advocates Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract as a non stimulant aid improving digestion, reducing nerve agitation, and restoring restful sleep and strength.
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Amendments and votes on state bills in Clinton session
In Clinton measures, bills were engrossed for damages payments and a $1.76 million state tax. A ship canal survey and costs were debated. The Ways and Means amendment on probation officers was adopted after opposition. stock-watering and street railway bills faced multiple defeats or defeats in engrossment. The Boston City Hospital chronic case bill moved on, with amendments and postponements approved or rejected. The session recessed and resumed with further motions on anti stock-watering laws and calendar placements. A bridge project across the Mystic River between Somerville and Medford received engrossment.
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Father of the Elks George W Cumber land dies
Brooklyn obituary notes George W. Cumber land known as George W Thompson and hailed as Father of the Elks dies of blood poisoning after hand operation. Born 1836 in New York, he founded the Elks 35 years ago and served as first Exalted Ruler of New York Lodge No 1 in 1868.
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Novel Case Of Preserved Leg Legally Valued In New Hampshire
Concord, June 7. A landmark trial before Justice Peaslee centered on payment for care of an amputated leg preserved since 1887. John H. Pearson, a Concord millionaire railroad manager, lost a leg to illness and had it stored in alcohol. After his death in 1899 the leg was interred with his body as directed. Druggist A. Perley Fitch sued trustees for 3450 for services. ten witnesses testified, including Mrs. Pearson, while Harvard curator Prof. Whitney testified for the defense. The jury awarded Fitch 1979.16 to 1860.16.
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Father visits jailed daughter over theft case in Northampton
In Northampton on June 7 J Ogden Burt of Bridgeport New Jersey visited his daughter Mabel Burt in the county jail. She has confessed to stealing from Smith College students and awaits the June 17 grand jury. Bail set at 1500 dollars, though father considered bonds up to 2000.
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Cailles Terms Surrender Considered as MacArthur Talks Continue
Manila June 7 Senor Dancel the federal party representative returns after eight days with Gen Cailles and a long surrender terms document for Gen MacArthur. The nature of the terms is unknown. Gen Chaffee sails for Legaspi and other ports on Sumner. MacArthur may sail home in July and return via Japan. Civil government shift likely postponed to September. Norwegian Karl Fakelsson found guilty of embezzlement. espionage charges not pressed.
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Peace with Boers Confirmed By War Secretary
In London on June 7 Mr. Brodrick told the House of Commons that the government would not discuss the future independence of conquered states with the Boers, signaling no early peace settlement talks.
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Winchester visit by Goodyear workers sparks labor tension
On June 7 striking machinists from Goodyear at United Shoe Machinery in Boston visited Winchester to rally union workers at the McKay shop and seek others to join. Police were bolstered by Winchester officers and 25 Boston patrolmen to prevent trouble. no disturbance occurred. The piece ends with unrelated lines about shorthand systems and brains.
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Canadian Bank Robbers Die in Escape Attempt
Rutledge and Rice, convicted of post office and bank robberies at Aurora, were sentenced to 21 years in Kingston penitentiary and indicted for murder of Constable Boyd. During transfer they attempted escape. Rutledge leaped from a jail gallery and is now in a dying condition.
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Drowned Brother Mystery Hits Boston University
Richmond reports Rev David M Ausmus, last seen after a brother drowned near Petersburg, reappears in Emporia claiming Boston ties. He plans Danville travel but vanishes again. Boston University faculty describe him as a diligent, blameless student with no sign of morbid disposition.
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Carnegie Transfers 10 Million in Bonds to Scottish Universities
Andrew Carnegie signed a deed transferring 10 909 000 in 5 percent steel trust bonds to trustees for the Universities of Scotland. The funds are immediately available with interest for October term. Trustees include noble and political figures, university representatives, and city provosts. The deed directs half the income to science studies and the other half to student aid and broader education outside the universities.
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Count and Countess Castellane Barred at Rouen Cathedral
In Rouen, Count and Countess Castellane in bright bicycle attire were refused entry to Rouen Cathedral by the sexton. Two other aristocratic couples from the Castellano party were barred for the same reason. The Count raged and protested for about twenty minutes, but the sexton remained firm.
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Mushrall Penalized For Assault On Child In County Court
Judge Forbes sentenced Joseph Mushrall age 45 to two years in Dorchester penitentiary and 30 lashes for criminal assault upon a child in St. John New Brunswick.
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Pleasant 14 acre fruit farm near Lowell for sale
Situated in a pleasant town near Lowell the 14 acre fruit farm has 9 room house and fine buildings. Three acres of small fruits a large orchard with winter and summer apples pears quinces and other fruits. A bargain at 2600 apply to T H Elliot 64 Central St.
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Explosion Injures Hartford Workers at Franklin Electric
An explosion in the Franklin Electric company's chemical department on Sheldon street Hartford causes two employees John Waring and D P Mayr to suffer serious burns. The blast wrecks the building and results in about ten thousand dollars in damages.
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