Hobbs Named State Trustee Of Lowell Textile School
At the executive council meeting Governor named Franklin W. Hobbs of Brookline as a state trustee of the Lowell textile school to replace Howard Stockton who resigned. Hobbs, a former local board member and Arlington mills assistant treasurer, is an MIT and Bradford Technical college textile graduate and serves to advance the school’s development. The session also covered appointments to the hospital for epileptics and a justice of the peace for grant warrants.
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Beacon Hill
Executive Council
Franklin W. Hobbs
Brookline
Lowell Textile School
Howard Stockton
Henry P. Jacques
Lenox
Hospital
Horace T. Fogg
Norwell
Arlington Mills
Lawrence
Hobbs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bradford Technical College of England
Lowell
House committee reports advance several reform bills
The House received committee reports on many measures including a salary establishment for the Essex assistant register of probate and a bill to regulate malt liquor. Others cover new hospital buildings, milk licensing, school superintendent employment, Lewis Bay improvement, and pensions for soldiers. Several items were postponed or withdrawn, including insurance regulation and tax exemptions, as the House adjourned.
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Ways and Means
William Wilmot
Essex
G. F., Whitney & Co
Maes
Boston
Lewis Bay
Prudential Insurance Companies
H. E. Melville
C. H. Adams
Samuel J. Bider
Supreme Judicial Court
C.T. A. Union
Springfield
G. BR. Pieke
Chas. F. A. Smith
Daniel Dugan
Quincy Park
Fall of
Malden
Tatman
Worcester
Selfridge
Rotten
Committee On Taxation
Howte
Senate Debates on Mayors Petition for Constitutional Debt Powers
In the Senate the rules were succeeded and admitted two petitions from the mayor of Heston. The petitions sought an amendment to the constitution for debt arising from cities and towns and for leave to extend the said portion of the...
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Heston
New Malden bridge and town land and tax measures
Lawmakers engrossed bills authorizing the Arlington town to acquire more school land and transfer park authority, freeing evening lectures, and certifying school health reports. County tax resolutions for Barnstable, Berkshire, Dukes, and Hampshire were engrossed. Reports cited include a $125 bounty for Gro Dunbar, and withdrawals on several judiciary and tax bills. Amendments to the Cape Cod canal bill proposed joint stock issue limits and stock watering penalties, with postposed further consideration.
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New Malden
Asr
Arlington
Cambridge Park Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
State Board of Health
Barnstable
Berkshire
Dukes
Hampshire
Gro Dunbar
West Bridgewater
Arthur L. Souther
State Camp Ground
Justices of the Peace
Washburn
Worcester
Kenefick
Hampden
Huntress and
Jiay
Middlesex
Cape Cod Canal
Colby
Boston
Lease Fight Rages Over Fitchburg Lease Details
Boston march 14 The opposition to leasing the Fitchburg railroad issues another communication to preferred stockholders reiterating that Boston Maine burdens are too heavy and comparing earning prospects. A postscript notes the lease form not yet agreed upon and that directors say the document is unfinished. Voters are urged to ballot in the dark for a lease unseen and unexamined before March 21.
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Boston
Fitchburg Railroad
Boston & Maine
Fitchburg Board of Directors
Director Codman on Fitchburg lease and Maine merger
Boston March 14. Director Robert Codman says Fitchburg Railroad preferred shareholders form a protective committee to back the Maine lease while most directors disapprove the lease 7 to 3 and stockholders will decide. He notes the State’s controlling vote makes lease acceptance foregone.
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Boston
Fitchburg
Robert Codman
Boston & Maine
Maine
Thief Cracks Elmwood Avenue House in Boston
Henry M. Belcher reported a theft at his Elmwood avenue home on March 1. A thief took money stored in a bureau drawer after Belcher had been paid for recent work and left while he and his wife were away. Police are investigating and seeking the culprit.
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Boston
Henry M. Belcher
Elmwood Avenue
Yee
Dry Goods Market Shows Further Cotton Comfort and Firmness
The Herald notes ongoing strength in cotton fabrics with prices hard to locate and demand for spot goods. Advances in denims and bleached linens set a brisk tone as buyers seek value, with yarns and cloths remaining in high demand amid tight supplies and forward delivery pressure.
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Herald
New England
New York
West
Fall River
Pices
Granite Mfrs Association Sentences Settlement Terms
The Granite Manufacturers association of New England met in Boston and agreed on settlement terms to present to state committees and unions. The proposal reportedly omits the 3 per day eight hour demand and may offer 35 cents per hour, exact minimum or average unclear. Representatives included Quincy Cape Ann Medford Barre Hurricane Island Portland Westerly. The plan goes to committees and then unions for consideration. Meanwhile a burglary chase ended with inspector O Dowd catching a 62 year old Boston man named Charles Henry near Nashua after a pursuit from Manchester. The arrest was at the True W Jones brewery area and he was brought to the station.
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Boston
Granite Manufacturers’ Association of New England
Mitchell
Quincy
Cape Ann
Medford
Mass
Barre
Hurricane Island
Portland Me
Westerly
R. I
O’dowd
Manchester
Nashua
W. Jones
Charles Henry
Agreement Reached With Granite Cutters in Avondale and Elizabeth
Secretary James Duncan reports that the Pennsylvania marble and granite company has reached a contract with 130 granite cutters. The agreement implements an eight hour day from May 1 with wages of 3.12 dollars daily for inside workers and 3.25 dollars for outside workers. Overtime pays time and a half, two pay days monthly, day work only, and summer shade provided.
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Boston
James Duncan
National Granite Cutters’ Union
Duncan
Pennsylvania Marble and Granite Company
Avondale
Penn
Elizabeth
N. J
SESSION OF MANUFACTURERS IN NEW ENGLAND MEETING
About 15 granite industry gentlemen from New England met at the Granite Manufacturers association room in Boston to discuss the dispute with granite cutters. Representatives from every strike region attended. President Mitchell chaired the joint committee and said consensus efforts might yield an adjustment proposal, or only general discussion and suggestions.
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Boston
Granite Industry
New England
Granite Manufacturers’ Association of
Exchange Building
Mitchell
Granite Manufacturers Association
Balkans on Verge of New War Amid Atrocities
A St Petersburg dispatch warns of a looming Balkans crisis as Armenians and Albanians long crusade against Christians. Turkiye troops rush to Mitrovitz and Kossova as rioting spreads theft arson murder, with little European action expected to halt the violence.
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Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Russia
Balkans
Albania
Macedonia
Mitrovitz
Kossova
Porte
Mussulmans
Farmington Tragedy Funeral for Lois Pearl
The funeral of Lois Pearl, shot and killed by George B. French in Farmington, was held at her father George Pearl’s home. A floral clock from her mill employer marked 56.45 as the hour of the shooting. Rev. W S Randall and Rev. John Manter led services. The body was interred in the local cemetery.
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Rochester
N. H
Lois Pearl
George B. French
Farmington
George Pearl
W. 8. Randall
First Congregational Church
John Manter
The
True Memorial Church
Oshers
Sad Celebration Ends With Three Injured In Salute
Three men were injured during a gun salute for Canton’s 41st anniversary in Lancaster. Lieutenant W J Heater, John A Genton, and Jamra Kenner suffered serious injuries when a premature powder ignition knocked the rammed wrenched from a Beasley gun backward several feet. Medical officials fear total injuries. The event commemorated Canton’s cooperation with Lancaster town.
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Clinton
Hiephyricien
Ganhen
Kenny
Lancaster
Gewrert
Bel
Murderous Assault At Granby Ends With Arrest
Arthur Farrow, a deaf mute farm hand, attempted to murder Mrs. Humphrey in North Granby. He stabbed her repeatedly and then tried to hang himself in a barn. Mrs. Humphrey fled to a nearby house for help, and Farrow was overpowered and arraigned on a charge of felonious intent. Her wounds were serious.
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Frank Judd
Humphrey
Parrow
Jewett
Callyn
Hartford
Fire Feared Fatal on Two Baltimore Schooners
A fire aboard the schooner J. W. Lennen in Baltimore killed Captain B. F. Crosby of the Luther from Boston and J Cree who was visiting. Captain Handy suffered severe burns while attempting a rescue as the Lennen sustained heavy damage.
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Baltimore
B. F. Crosby
Luther
Boston
J. W. Lennen
J. Cree
Handy
Lennen
Self Destruction By Shooting In Boston Public Garden
Edward N Roche aged 22 a gardener committed death by his own action by shooting in the Boston Public Garden shortly before 4 pm today. Report says despondency from ill health prompted the act. A crowd of pedestrians witnessed him fall and die without speaking as the bullet pierced his heart.
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Boston
Edward N. Roche
Gardner
Robber caught in Manchester break in
In Manchester New Hampshire a Boston thief invaded a home on Aubur street during forenoon. The burglar restrained Mr Dowling and his wife while ransacking the house and stole about 48 before fleeing. Police arrested Thomas F end following the confrontation.
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Manchester
Boston
N. HW
Chileen
Lester
Thomas F.end
Auburh Street
Dowling
Tereling
Two Boys Drowned After Flooded Stream Breaks Through Ice
On the afternoon of March 14 Benjamin II Blanchard and Harvey Smith, both the same age, fell through a hole in a stream ice while playing near Downe time. One body of Benjamin Blanchard was recovered. the other boy remained missing as neighbors conducted a search.
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Benjamin II
Blannard
Harvey Smith
Poehgtiers
Ti Blanchard
Train derailment report near Treining Lane area
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a train incident near Uaneee Lane at 8 with heading coal steagper William Port and other units continuing north. Mention of a morning fight and ongoing procedures.
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Chatham
Unclear input text from historical page
Fragmentary OCR shows a farmer named Mati in county on four weeks, rough lines about medicine, remedies, water bills, and uncertainty. No clear events, dates, or identities usable for a proper summary.
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Farmer
Great Simplon Tunnel begins 19th century project in 1898
November 13 1898 work started on the Simplon tunnel to run 20 kilometers and cost 69 500 000 francs. It will be the world’s longest rail tunnel linking Switzerland and Italy and save about 43.5 miles on Paris to Milan trips. The article details construction methods ventilation drills and contracts with penalties for delays and bonuses for early completion. It cites engineers Brandt Sommeilier and notes historical precedents of Mt Cenis and St Gothard tunnels.
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Italy
Paris
Milan
Mt. Cenis
St. Gothard
Cavour
Sommeilieer
Switzerland
Brig
Rhone
Wallis
Diversa
Isella
Brandt
Spain
Hrandt
Snaineer Brandt
Historical Museum
Kalserthon
Konigtich
Vienna
Amberg
Austria
Daurtna
Perth
North
Ede
South Side
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F. W. Hobbs
Tee of
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Fitchburg Loan, Trust and Safety Company
Joint Judiciary
Mercantile Affairs
Hyde Park
Special Water Investigating Committee
Farmers’ Associations
Granges
George
Senate
Bon
Codman
Protective Committee
Winthrop
Johnson
J. S. Johnson & CO
Custom House St
DRY Goods Market
Granite Mfrs
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Session OF Manufacturers
Arnaut
Rochester Cemetery
North Granby
Conn
Crosby
Boston Public Garden
Chatnam
Great Simplon Tunnel
Adolph L. Frankenthal
United States
Berne
Prigee Wen H. Tmennety
MR. Cook
Cook
Tdc
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex Street
Prescott St
Meine
California
Arthur Rhodes
Merrian
Ae Ke
Gardner Bros
Weettert
Son Poeta
Courier-Citizer
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