Beacons Hill Lawmakers Hearings Drive Rooms
Boston reports Representative Smith of Lowell and Senator Fletcher chairing busy committees on mercantile affairs and street railways both holding nearly daily hearings. Space is shared with other panels as Buzzard's Bay fishery hearings occupy the rooms. Other actions note Worcester mayor salary bill postponement and Taunton registry of deeds reading.
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Boston
Smith
Lowell
Fletcher
Mercantile Committee
Mercantile Affairs
Street Railway
Col. W. S. B. Hopkins
Helen L. Butterfield
Middlesex
Longwood
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
W. A. Morse
Worcester
Taunton
Mills
Fall River
Mann
Pyramid Pile Cure Advocated As Last Resort
An old advertisement argues surgery should be avoided for hemorrhoids and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a true cure. It highlights a testimonial from John Cullen Bryant of Haverhill Mass who credits the suppository with a year of relief after years of suffering and failed treatments.
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John Cullen Bryant
Haverhill
Mass
Legislature Adopts Substitution After Debate On Bill
Debate over a bill led to a 64 to 41 vote in favor of substituting the measure. Mr. Bullock opposed the change, arguing current law aligns with federal standards and benefits the state. Mr. Mills proposed a Taunton registry of deeds and probate building but later withdrew the amendment. The Speaker named three representatives to gather contributions for Monomoy disaster victims.
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Bullock
New Bedford
United States
Mills
Fall River
Taunton
Lape
Messrs. Swift, Waterhouse
Cummings
General Court
Monomoy
Senate actions on bills postponed and engrossment
On motion of Senator Fletcher of Middlesex the consideration of the bill to allow street railway companies to increase capital or bonds was postponed until tomorrow. On motion of Senator Frost of Essex the consideration of the bill authorizing fraternal beneficiary associations to report to the insurance commissioner was postponed until next Tuesday. The bill to provide for better protection of game was engrossed with a perfecting amendment offered by the committee on bills on its third reading.
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Fletcher
Middlesex
Frost
Essex
Insurance
Committee On
Power's Pull in Northern Pacific Suit Heard
New York March 20 George W Perkins of J P Morgan Co testified as the first witness in Peter Powers suit against Northern Pacific to block Northern Securities control. Morgan firm bought about 78 million dollars of NP stock from Union Pacific interests after Northern Securities formed. About 19 million in cash, rest in NP stock, later sold to Northern Securities for 16 million in cash. Judge Lancaster pressed for a full list of Morgan partners. A P Clough said 500000 shares of Great Northern stock had moved to Northern Securities with more negotiations pending. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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New York
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Peter Power
Northern Pacific Railroad Co
Northern Pacific
Northern Securities Co
Perkins
Union Pacific
Lancaster
A. P. Clough
The
Great Northern
Diguigh
Harriman
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Hill
Morgan
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
After 53 Years Two Walsh Brothers Reunite in Rhode Island
Michael Walsh watchman at the Alice mill of Woonsocket Rubber Co located his long lost brother Thomas Walsh of Lexington Kentucky whom he had not seen in 53 years. An Irish family search began with a New York ad March 9 seeking Richard Walsh and Nellie Green's children from Waterford County. The brothers plan a future meeting once connected after 1849 departure from Ireland when Michael was 10 and Thomas 13.
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Woonsocket
R. I
Michael Walsh
Alice Mill
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Thomas Walsh
New York
Richard Walsh
Nellie Green
Roachestown
County Waterford
Ireland
Lexington
Michael
Thomas
Dock Strike Ends as Merchants & Miners Rehires 75 Men
Boston march 20 the dock labor strike is off after Merchants and Miners offered to reinstate 75 of its old workers at once and to reemploy the rest as work becomes available longshoremen union president Ryan approved the plan after talks with state conciliators. 75 men immediately lined up for reemployment and the strike on the waterfront is practically closed.
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Boston
Merchants & Miners
Ryan
Longshoremen's Union
Messrs
Reed
Barry
Palmer
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Miss Stone's Ransom Denial From State Dept
Washington March 20. Officials deny reports that the state department demanded repayment from Turkey for Miss Stone's ransom. The department has made no such demand and there is no factual basis for the notion.
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State Department
Turkey
Washington
Miss Stone
Thompsonville strike ends. workers vote to return
In Thompsonville Connecticut on March 20 the dyeworkers of Hartford Carpet voted unanimously to end a seven week strike. Company officials say no concessions were made and that re employment by week’s end is expected, with the move voluntary by the workers.
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Thompsonville, Conn
Hartford Carpet Company
Fire Damages Mail Car Near Boston Station
In Boston on March 20 a blaze broke out in a United States mail car at the South station. About 300 sacks had been removed from the car when the fire started. The fire was quickly extinguished but roughly half the bags were damaged and the car sustained slight burns. The cause remains a mystery.
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Boston
United States Mail
Gen Smith Relieved to Texas Command
Washington dispatch reports Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith relieved from duty in the Philippines division and ordered to assume command of the Department of Texas in the latest military redeployment.
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Washington
Jacob H. Smith
Philippines
Department of Texas
Carlsbad Springs Evaporation Reveals Famous Waters
The liquid obtained by evaporation from the Carlsbad Springs waters is noted for its renowned curative properties, a hallmark that has sustained the spa’s fame for five centuries.
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Carlsbad
Oldest Ancient and Honorable Artillery member marks 91st birthday
Thomas Cahill of Boston on University road Brookline celebrates his 91st birthday. Born March 20 1811 he joined the Ancient in 1847 and served as sergeant. He retired from tailoring in 1871 after a long business career with Messenger Cahill Co. He has long military ties to Boston City Guards and Boston Light Infantry and was once presented to the Prince of Wales in 1895.
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Boston
Thomas Cahill
Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company
University Road
Brookliss
Cahill
Franklin Street
Boylston
Fort Hill
Massachusetts
Masons
Winslow Lewis Lodge
Boston Society
Old Schoolboys’ Association
London Club
Boston City Guards
Boston Light Infantry
Prince of Wales
Sergt. Cahill
Cuban delegates urge 40 to 50 percent tariff cut for reciprocity
New York report quotes President-elect T Estrada Palma and delegate Capote urging Cuba to seek a 40 to 50 percent reduction, not one year, to save sugar mills and ensure market access in the United States. They stress sugar growers’ plight and resist immigration conditions as a precondition for any deal.
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New York
T. Estrada Palma
Cuba
House
Congress
United States
Europe
Mr. Capote
Italy
Butler's Seat in Missouri Election Contested
Washington reports that in the Hor ton versus Butler contest for the 12th Missouri district the Republican election committee recommends declaring the seat vacant. The registry lists include about 14,000 names not found in residences, census, or city directory, with roughly $500 of those appearing on voting lists and Butler at about 7000 votes to Horton 2500. The committee cited these irregularities as the reason for vacancy.
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Washington
William H. Horton
James J. Butler
Missouri
Election Committee No. 11
St. Louis
Butler
Horton
Murder Suicide in New London Home
Mrs Alfred A Brown of 128 Pequot Ave is believed to have caused her one year old son Alfred’s death and to have killed herself by setting fire to her clothing in the family home. Neighbors found smouldering bodies as inlaws smelled smoke after visiting to clear the vacated lower tenement. The mother, 30, had shown mental aberration in recent days but appeared better that morning.
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New London
Alfred A. Brown
Pequot Ave
Alfred
Man Admits Assault in Fatal Wound at Dixons House
Providence March 20 Albert Dixon admits he assaulted Amos D Perrin at Dixons house between Glendale and Tarkin injuring him with an axe. Perrin died yesterday and Dixon will be arraigned Saturday at Harrisville on a murder warrant sworn today.
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Providence
R. I
Albrt Dixon
Amos D. Perrin
Dixon
Glendale
Tarkin
Perrin
Harrisville
The Tunnel Bills And A J Cassatt View
President A J Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad outlined opposition to tunnel bills aimed at expanding service into New York. He argued the plan seeks a perpetual franchise with just compensation and would provide a central New York station and through connection for New England traffic without stripping powers from the rapid transit commission or aldermen.
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New York
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Road
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Long Island Railroad Company
New England
Rapid Transit Commission
Board of Aldermen
Fitzjohn Porter Case Sequel Heard by House Panel
Washington March 20 A hearing on a bill to let the secretary of war compute pay and allowances for General Fitzjohn Porter during enforced retirement and to appropriate funds to his widow and children was conducted by the House committee on military affairs. General Suwtelle and General Dudley testified to Porter’s character and military standing, noting a prior 1866 restoration of rank but not pay. General Grant had supported an army board recommendation to restore his rank and pay, and supporters call the measure simple justice for the family.
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Washington
Fitzjohn Porter
House Committee On Military Affairs
Secretary of War
Grant
Army
Porter
Congress
Charles G. Suvwtelle
W. W. Dudley
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Committee On Public Health
Lowell Opera House
Matinees Daily
Aubrey Stock CO
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W. E. Nankeville
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Lowell Orchestral Society
Huntington Hall
Gertrude Miller
Benestit
Humane Society
Alatin
Senate
Northern Pacific R. R. Co
Thomas and
Pres
Mrechant & Miners Company
Hartford Carpet Co
South Station
Gen. Smith
Carlsbad Sprudel
Risner & Mendelson ,O
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Forks
Roger
George Fr. Wood
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Warren
House Election Committee No. 11
London
Albert Dixon
Penna. Road
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