Committees Have Their Hands Full in Five Day Session
Boston, March 22. The General Court trails last year’s pace as committee referrals rise to 1272 up from 1215, while reported measures fall to 604 from 717. Enacted bills climb to 241, with 287 killed, and 668 unreported matters, a rise of 170. The piece notes tense debates over stock issuance for street railway expansions, gas commission opposition, and pending amendments, plus a packed schedule detailing next week’s committee hearings across cities, public health, street railways, banks, and municipal matters.
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Boston
General Court
House
Senate
Manning
Bliss
West Springfield
Fletcher
State House
Committee On
Dartmouth and Westport Street Railway Company
Barnstable County Street Railway Company
Foxboro Water Supply District
Boston Police Board
Maynard
Nye
Hartford and Worcester Street Railway Company
Lowell, Acton and Maynard Company
Sudbury
Framingham
Haverhill, Georgetown and
Danvers
Exeter, Hampton and Amesbury Company
Public Service
Deerfield and Greenfield Street Railway Company
Washington Faces Week Of Legislation And Debates
Washington reports a tentative week ahead as the House may consider the Cuban reciprocity measure, with Payne leading. The army bill follows Moss Rhea election disputes, while the oleomargarine bill and Chinese exclusion bill attract Senate attention. Proctor expects a timely vote, Bailey objects to timing, and speeches by Penrose Mitchell and Fairbanks loom. Indian appropriation bill likely moves from committee soon.
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Washington
House
Payne
Moss-Rhea
Philippines
Rhea
Senate
Proctor
Pensrose
Committee On Agriculture
Froctor
Bailey
Penrose
Mitchell
Fairbanks
Relief Effort Gathers Aid for Drouth Stricken Arkansas
Kansas City volunteers at the Live Stock Exchange organize a drive to raise provisions for settlers in northern Arkansas hit by a severe drought. A. L. Goss of Sharp County describes widespread destitution with crops failing, stock starved, and families subsisting on acorns as the drought extends northward toward Missouri.
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Kansas City
Arkansas
Live Stock Exchange
A. L. Goss
Sharp County
Missouri Line
Prince Adelbert to Visit New York on Imperial Training Ship
The German training ship Charlotte will reach New York on April 28 with 50 cadets aboard. Prince Adelbert, third son of Emperor William, sails as a lieutenant in the navy and may meet the President if a ceremony is arranged.
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Washington
Charlotte
New York
Adelbert
Horn
Marmorpalais
Potsdam
Imperial Foot Guards
Prince Adelert
Moltke
Baltimore
Prince Henry
Bullers
Prince Adelbert
William
Funeral Held for Edward H. Green in Bellows Falls
The funeral for Edward H. Green husband of Mrs Hetty Green was held at Immanuel church with Rev D L Sanford officiating. Bearers included Joshua H Webb John H Williams George H Burnside Frederick T Thompson and Dr Hicks. Interment in the churchyard. BE. H. R. Green of Texas unable to attend. Dr Frank Green of Boston escorted Mrs Green. Floral tributes included laurel and Easter lilies and a pillow inscribed Father from the children and friends.
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Bellows Falls
Edward H. Green
Hetty Green
Immanuel Church
D. L. Sanford
Joshua H. Webb
John H. Williams
George H. Burnside
Frederick T. Thompson
Dr. Hicks
New York City
Edward H. R
Sylvia
Kearns restrained from city clerk duties in Somersworth
Somersworth New Hampshire March 22 Judge Pike granted an injunction on petition by Mayor Haines restraining Mark A Kearns from occupying the city clerk office and from retaining city books and records Deputy Sheriff Faunce served the injunction and Kearns complied The property was handed to Harry H Remick who asserts legal clerical status Kearns had been removed by Republican council members and Remick elected Kearns questioned the legality of Remick election by ballot.
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Somersworth
N. H
Haines
Pike
Superior Court
Mark A. Kearns
Faunce
Mr. Kearns
Harry H. Remick
Kearns
Remick
Charmed Shirts Shield Filipino Secret Society Beliefs
Washington reports mail advices from the Philippines describe charmed shirts worn by Colorum members to ward bullets and disease. A shirt sample, inked with fish and animal motifs, was seized by Capt. Boughton of the Third Cavalry. The belief in Anting Anting charms fuels the group's fierce confrontations with American troops.
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Washington
The
Colorum
Boughton
Third Cavalry
India
Bluffer Admits Paying Gas Bills in Secret Society Ruse
In a terse exchange, a character admits he paid several gas bills, then jokes about belonging to the Consolidated Gas Company secret society. The punch line hinges on a play between utility payments and a club of secrecy.
Monomoy Beach Search Hopes Rise After Wadena Disaster
At Monomoy Beach Chatham March 23 a special patrol reports no bodies found for the day but a favorable southwest wind allows a nightwatch to continue. Grappling irons are impractical due to strong currents, while tomorrow’s low tide may reveal bodies buried in sand near Shovelful shoal. Wreckers progress on the barge Fitzpatrick and move forward once its length.
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Chatham
Monomoy Beach
Wadena
Ellis
Monomoy
Fitzpatrick
Safer Cough Cure Adams Bal Sam Trial Size Ad
An advertisement endorses Adamson's Bal Sam as a safer remedy for a bad cough rather than letting it worsen. It promotes trial size at 10 cents and notes availability from druggists. The copy emphasizes prevention and self treatment.
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ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Adamson
Portland's Liquor Agency Plans New Regulations
Sheriff Pearson told reporters he will seek the help of 25 citizens to press city government for tighter rules at the Portland liquor agency. He favors keeping the agency open for medicinal and mechanical liquor year round while addressing concerns that intoxicated men claim to obtain liquor there. He stresses the problem lies in the system, not the agent.
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Portland
Pearson
Monomoy Relief Fund Drives Hopeful Total Soars
Boston on March 23 records show checks money orders and cash contributions flowing to Los Higginson Co custodians for Monomoy heroes families. Total acknowledged nearly 31000 with expectations the fund may reach 50000 or more as donations continue.
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Boston
Messrs. Los, Higginson & Co
Heir to Dutch Throne Reported Queen Wilhelmina Skipping Amsterdam Visit
Amsterdam reports that Queen Wilhelmina will not make her usual April visit to Amsterdam due to her delicate condition. The Handels blad confirms the change, noting the fatigue of the trip should be avoided for the queen.
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Amsterdam
the Handelsblad Today
Wilhelmina
Cast of Hr A Adeeetead The Kind You Have a Bengt
A fragmentary notice outlines a cultural event featuring a Bengt named cast member and a named organizer. The readable text hints at a performance or theater listing with possible venue and date details missing. The item appears as a brief local theater card with limited legible facts.
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Bengt
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