Senate Advances Women Overseers in Lowell and Local Bills
Beacon Hill dispatch notes the Senate engrossing a bill to allow women as overseers of the poor in Lowell. A report on Frances Fitch’s petition against Judge Sherman finds charges unfounded and the petitioners may withdraw. debate covers street railway free letter carriage, grade crossing abolition in Lynn, and general public service efficiency.
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Debate on State salary payments to widows and free letter carriers
Representative Saunders opened the House debate seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion on constitutional right to pay balances of salaries to widows or heirs of officials who die in office. The session covered committee reports on rail fare, taxation, schooling, and a bill for free letter carrier transportation, with various lawmakers arguing for and against universal carrier free rides.
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Senate Rejects Cape Cod Canal Stock Bill 12 to 18
The Senate rejected a plan allowing Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Co to issue twelve million dollars in stocks and bonds without reflecting cost, amid spirited debate and prior House approval. Other measures were passed to be engrossed on the same day including eligibility of women as overseers of the poor and new state health building projects.
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Not on their tintype Chin Don's robbers nabbed
Haverhill police pursue a six‑person gang that rattled Chin Don's laundry in Lafayette Square. They bound the owner while three men and three young women looted a cash box, leaving behind a tintype later traced to a local gallery.
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Willam and Jewett of Lawrence Lose Appeal in Bank Misuse Case
The United States Court of Appeals denied the appeal of William and Jewett of Lawrence who were convicted for misappropriating Lake National Bank funds in Wolfborough New Hampshire where Jewett had served as president. Jewett must serve a seven year sentence in Lawrence jail unless a further appeal to the Supreme Court is possible.
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Bank officer Jewett Convicted on Two Counts in Liquidation Case
The statutes making misapplication of national bank funds an offense apply to a shareholder elected agent for liquidating bank affairs. A 96 count indictment targeted Jewett. he faced 18 counts, with seven pressed, resulting in a conviction on two counts and a jury disagreement on five. The court holds the count alleging unlawful misapplication of bank assets with intent to defraud is sufficient.
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Hosea Kingman Dies, Noted Plymouth Lawyer and Official
Hosea Kingman, 57, prominent Plymouth County lawyer, former district attorney, metropolitan sewerage commissioner, and Mason member, died this morning of pneumonia in Bridgewater. Born 1843, he served in the 8th Massachusetts Volunteers, graduated from Dartmouth, studied law with William Latham, and held multiple public posts including special justice of the first district court and commissioner of insolvency. He married Carrie Cole in 1886.
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Six year old Ruth Allen brutal assault shock child
Danvers March 29 Ruth Allen daughter of Elmer Allen was beaten by an unknown man on her way home from school. She lay unconscious about an hour before reaching Henry Berry’s home in serious condition with facial cuts and bruises. Physicians say no felonious assault occurred, the man likely believed she was dead. Police have a good description.
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Sliding Scale May Be Submitted to Arbitration in Fall River
In Boston Secretary Tansey of the Textile council noted that manufacturers do not intend to drop the idea of a sliding scale. He suggested arbitration could shape a standard, with disinterested review of mill books offered by Simeon B. Chase and Charles M. Shore to verify statements. Tansey welcomed possible judicial mediation, while manufacturers signaled willingness to pursue a settlement, though details remain unsettled.
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Fearful Mistake Blinds Marion Girl in Chicago
Anna Dudley of Marion Indiana, under an oculist’s care in Chicago, was left totally blind after a surgeon operated on the wrong eye following prior damage from an arrow accident. A misstep in the procedure and earlier injury left her vision ruined in both eyes.
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Three Children Die in Cottage Fire in East Providence
The fire destroyed the cottage of farm laborer John Braissill in East Providence. A mother saved one infant from the cradle but the babe died a few hours later. Two other children escaped as the mother suffered severe burns and perished with the others in the blaze.
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Gloucester Roof Collapse at Helen Miller Gould Launch
A lean-to shed roof above 60 spectators on a Gloucester church yard fell during the launch of the schooner Helen Miller Gould. About 15 feet dropped, but no one was injured though clothing and cameras suffered. The vessel, Capt. Solomon Jacobs’ new fishing schooner, was launched with Miss Ethel B. Jacobs breaking a champagne bottle on its bow before 3000 onlookers. It will be prepared for the southern mackerel season.
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Mystery State House robberies traced to lifter Walker
Alfred H Walker known as William H Erskin Billy Brown Ed Thompson and Al the lifter is arrested on newspaper row amid a string of State House thefts. Police link him to pawned overcoats stolen from Beacon Hill and push strong evidence from inspectors. He denies the charges.
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Leominster Tragedy Suspect Maria Owens Arrested
Maria Owens, 26, an employee of Wheelwright Paper, is under arrest in Leominster for the murder of her newborn. The infant’s body was found in a trunk at her home with marks of violence. Owens admits paternity but claims the child died naturally as she collapsed under guard.
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No other M D cures thousands with remarkable remedy
The passage extols a physician's unparalleled cures claiming vast success with a noted remedy. It asserts many chronic cases once deemed incurable were treated successfully, conveying strong claim of extraordinary medical results by this M D.
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Felicity Pickard Dies at 108 at Plymouth Home
Felicity Pickard dies at her son's Bradford Street home in Plymouth Massachusetts on March 29. Born in France she aged 108 years in excess of 103 years 9 months 14 days. Her mind remained clear until recently though her health declined with age.
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Bermuda Steamer Sold After Cuban War Fame
The steamer Bermuda prominent as a filibuster in the Spanish Cuban War was sold at public sale in Philadelphia on March 2. The vessel had its British registry withdrawn by Consul Powell amid rumors it would carry war materials, affecting its status and future ownership.
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Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Overview
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Dr. Pierce and a medical product named Golden Medical Discovery. The readable text mentions treatment claims and incomplete phrases suggesting promotional or medical context from an old advertisement or article.
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Local GOP Fight Rumors Spiral After Defection Claim
In Worcester a late afternoon report states Jan Walker delivered a statement to the chairman of the district Republican committee, refusing to accept domination by Gemeron and intimating that far as the contest is concerned it is done with him forever, signaling a rift within the party ranks.
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