Riding for the Militia Favored by Massachusetts Legislature
In Boston on March 28 special sessions focused on executive matters and several investigations. A bill on state aid for pauper care was debated, with $5 per week cited as the market rate in several cities. Labor hearings supported limits on overtime for women and minors in mills, citing prevailing wages and union concerns. MANN.
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Boston
Metropolitan Water Board
Committee On Federal
Congress
State Board of Health
Committee On Public Health
House Adopts Schedule for April Sessions and Reports Various Bills
The House approved an April 2 start time at 1 PM and received multiple committee reports. Several measures were urged to pass, including harbor surveys and street railway regulations, while others were withdrawn or rejected. A swearing-in for Joseph Lomasney was arranged as well as committee assignments for several members. Leadership debated taxation, corporate stockholder lists, and exemptions as actions remained pending with no final decisions.
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Hart
Senate
Selfridge
Boston
House
Messrs. Hogan
Dean
Wakefield
Joseph Lomasney
Haverhill
Silas D. Reed
John H. Carter
Massachusetts Single Tax League
W.T. A. Fitzgerald
Elihu B. Hayes
Coun Ues
Lexington and Boston Street Railway Company
Bigelow
Rouse
Harrington
Committee On Taxation
Commissioners of Corporations
Odlin
Lynn
Senate Reports and Bills Patched From Proceedings
The Senate named reports on mortgage foreclosures and militia pay matters, and a bill to require two inch spacing for Jobster pots. Measures to rename Fitchburg Trust and Safe Deposit Company and to hold a St Joseph's Home meeting were passed or debated. Middlesex representative Joy spoke in support of a substitute bill urging domestic life reform.
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Senate
Sec
Fitchburg Trust and Safe Deposite Company
St. Joseph's
Nexoe
Aeemser Joy
Middlesex
Comatdorais
Whittier Trial for Embezzlement Continues in Boston
The Whittier embezzlement trial in U S district court resumes with the Worcester post office superintendent denying theft, admitting accounting errors funded from his own pockets, and defending his competence as the child sits on his knee during testimony. Judge Lowell rejects a new trial bid as closing arguments are heard.
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Boston
John J. Whittier
Worcester
Lowell
United States District Court
Whittier
Greene
Post Office
Judge Pierce A New Light Placed on the Superior Bench
Boston March 27 Edward Piere Fitchburg nominated by Crane to be associate justice of the superior court succeeding the late Justice Dewey Sarah J Rand Newton to be trustee of the Medfield insane asylum Florence G Wellington deceased Allen Coffin renominated to be Justice of the Nantucket court Governor announced several nominations at the executive council meeting outlining court and asylum positions
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Boston
Executive Council
Pe Crane
Edward P. Piere Fitchburg
Superior Court
Justin Dewey
Sarah J. Rand
Newton
Avery L. Rand
Medfield Insane Asylum
Vie
Florence G. Wellington
Allen Coffin
Nantucket
More Arrests Expected in the Roebel Case
In Frankfort March 28 the assassination case showed no new developments though rumors swirled of additional arrests. A prominent man at Winchester was rumored to be seized, but dispatches denied his presence or any arrest. Culton met with prosecutors, claimed by Democrats to confess though Republicans say he added nothing about the tragedy. H Youster faces arraignment tomorrow, with his lawyers seeking an immediate trial. Capt. John Davis remains jailed as no fresh bond is posted.
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Frankfort
Winchester
W. H. Culton
Culton
the Commonwealth
H. Youster
John Davis
Price on His Head as Attleboro Ruffian Strikes
In Attleboro on March 28 a reward is posted for the capture of an unknown assailant who has assaulted five women since Sunday night. One victim suffered a broken nose and brain concussion, another hurt her spine and is critically ill, while others received injuries.
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Attleboro
Dover's Oldest Doctor Dr Paul A Stackpole Dead at 86
Dover New Hampshire March 28 Dr Paul A Stackpole the oldest physician in the city and likely the oldest practitioner in New Hampshire was found dead this morning at the foot of the stairs by his son Dr Harry H Stackpole. He recently marked his 86th birthday and had practiced medicine in Dover since 1842.
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Dover
N. H
Paul A. Stackpole
New Hampshire
Harry H. Stackpole
Paul Augustus Stackpole
Rochester
Samuel
Rosanna (Nute) Stackpole
Samuel Stackpole
Paul Nute
Wolfboro Academy
Paul
Andover Academy
Andover
Andover, Masr
Dartmouth College
Starvard
Dartmouth
Stackpole
Misa Elizabeth G. Hille
Haverhill Maas
Charles H
Worcester
Harry Ji
Ths City
State Medical Society
American Medi
Cashier Mussey Juggled Rutland Bank Finances
The Merchants' National Bank in Rutland Vermont fell into turmoil after a $145,000 defalcation by cashier Charles W Mussey. D D Muir was appointed receiver as officers, teller, and bookkeeper review the books and show irregularities. A directors' private check for over $15,000 tied to bond purchases appears misused.
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Routland
Merchants’ National Bank
Charles W. Mussey
D. D. Muir
Muir
United States
Baxter
Bank director linked to alleged $12,000 drafts scheme
Testimony reveals the national bank liquidated drafts protested and bought bonds with a New York draft that was also protested. Massey charged 6 percent on loans to McClure, netting about $8700 from dealings with the music dealer. McClure notes and Massey’s collateral were secured in private bank compartments. Massey remains in poor physical condition, visibly suffering.
Philadelphia reporters Hay and Sloan fail to reach verdict
Camden jury could not agree in the case of William H. Hay and Howard K. Sloan accused of injuring Eugene Darnell's reputation by publishing Shaw's alleged confession. They were discharged and face likely retrial next term. Shaw had claimed guilt with Darnell as accessory after the fact. Darnell endured arrest and alibi.
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Camden
N. J
William H. Hay
Howard K. Sloane
Philadelphia
Eugene Well
Hay
Sloan
Eli Shaw
Shaw
Eugene Darnell
Darnell
Warants
Oflancee
Basketball night features Massachusetts all star vs Burkes
In Associate hall tonight the Massachusetts all star team faces the Burkes in what is billed as the big game of the week. Next Tuesday Cushing Academy meets P A C in Associate hall. Plans discussed for a possible Trenton trip to Lowell to play P A C while Thompsonville’s Connecticut champions show mixed results and boxing laws prompt officials to foresee broader changes.
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Massachusetts
Burkes
Associate Hall
Cushing Academy
Cushing
East
Trentons
Lowell
O’sullivn
Trenton
23Rd Street
23Rd Street Boys
Thompsonville Boys
Connecticut
Lowell Man Wins Second Round Victory Over Cambridge Opponent
Fred Maguire defeats McKeever of Cambridge in the second round amid a citywide win. Botton Athletic association cheers that night as the event unfolds.
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Fred Maguire
McKeever
Cambridge
Fred
Botton Athletic
Americans Leave on Teutonic for Paris Exposition
March 2 report from New York notes Louis Stern, former commissioner, traveling aboard the Teutonic with a party bound for a Paris exposition. Mention of passengers Morgan Ware and Heatrice Harraden appears in the damaged text alongside an advertisement for Chamberlain's Pain-Balm promising relief from rheumatism, sprains, and bruises at a small cost.
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New York
Louis Stern
Teutonic
Odey
Gece
Pont Morgan Ware Ales
Harraden
Bill Repeal Passes Legislature Heads To Governor
The bill to repeal the Morton law passed the Senate and will go to the Governor for signature. New York officials praise the move as a positive change, with Police Commissioner York Abell endorsing the repeal as the best outcome for the state and its people.
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New York
Dent York
Police Commission
Abell
Brown Wins 10 to 6 in Yale Brown Chess Match
In New Haven on March 28 the Yale Brown chess contest concluded at the New Haven Chess Club after two days. Brown won 10 games to Yale's 6 in a closely watched match.
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Brown
Coyeos
New Haven
New Haven Chess Club
Yale
Princeton Defeats College of the City of New York 19 6
Princeton N J March 28 The Princeton baseball team beat the College of the City of New York 19 to 6 in the second game of the season.
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Princeton
N. J
College of the City of New York
Brooklyn Club Sells Key Players to Deeaees
New York March 28 The Brooklyn Base Ball club sold the release of First Baseman Lachance Catcher Cresham and Pitcher McKenna to the Deeaees club. The price was not made public.
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New York
Brooklyn
Lachance
Cresham
McKenna
Deeaees Club
Healer Truth Seen Leaving Keene After Arrest
Franch Truth the Boston divine healer, arrested earlier in the month, was observed leaving a Keene New Hampshire train Monday night with his wife and child. A former Keene resident, Truth owns a Court Street house and arrived Monday night, with activity visible at the residence today.
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Keene
N. H
Franch Truth
Boston
Truth
Court Fites
Fire Touches Hildeide Area Workshop In Quincy
A March workshop incident in the Hildeide area near Quincy burned a structure, causing about 200 to 300 dollars in damages. Mr Grant and three children were rescued with difficulty from the residence, while others escaped unharmed.
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Grant
Hilteide
Vidar Floated After Run Aground Off Cape Henry
The Norwegian steamship Vidar stranded twelve miles south of Cape Henry, Virginia, was refloated this afternoon at 2:45 by the wrecking tug Bepassin in Cape Charles Passage, moving off the wreck under its own power.
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Cape Henry
Vidar, Befors
Cape
Be Pass
Hs Own
Remedy for Nagai Catarrh and membrane cure advert
Fragmentary ad describes a remedy for Nagai catarrh with membrane healing claims. It mentions a product called Big's Cream Haim and a price of six pence, with address Warren Street and delivery terms. The text is garbled but centers on a patent medicine promotion and local trade details.
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Warren Street
Quay
Antique Horseshoe Lore Across Ancient and Modern Beliefs
The article traces the horseshoe as a luck emblem from ancient times to modern days. It cites origins in iron charms, horse symbolism, and protective magic across cultures, noting legends from England, Rome, Arabia, and Norse folklore, and mentions its prevalence in London doorways and church archways.
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George
Northampton
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Essex
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Berkshire
Committee On Labor
Donahue
Waldron
Carding and Picking Association of
Dean of
Mann
THE
Palmer
Pierce
Superior
Ras Att
Merrimack Street
Oxford
Silver
Roebel
Price
Cashier
Mussey
Rutland Bank
Dr. Williams
Eve
Wwe Witwer
Sexton
Hess
Corbett
Jeffries
Chamberlain
I. Beery
Ail Draggute
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Blaze
Quincy
Vidar
Margaret
Blore Heath
Lee
Naila
Yorkehirt
London
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