Senators Clash Over Aguinaldo Witness Request
In Washington on May 1 the Senate debated Aguinaldo's right to testify before the Philippine committee. Carmack and Tillman pressed for his appearance while others cited decency and policy concerns. The Philippine bill stalled as sundry civil business proceeded and the House focused on the District of Columbia appropriation.
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Washington
Aguinaldo
Senate
Carmack
Philippine Committee
Mabini
Funston
Luna
Gov.Taft
Foraker
Secretary of War
War Department
Associated Press
Robert M. Collins
Manila
Philippines
Republican Party
Burton
House
District of Columbia
Mr. Shattuck
Ohio
R. Gaines
Tenn
If I Were King at the Opera House Tonight
E H Sothern stars in a romantic four act drama by Justin Huntly McCarthy, portraying Francois Villon with noble conduct amid evil. The production features grand scenery, a 150 onstage cast, a Rose Garden setting, and strong critical praise for stagecraft and literary force. Also scheduled is Shore Acres a scenic American home life piece with matinee and evening performances praised for beauty.
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E. H. Sothern
Francois Villon
France
Robert Louis Stevenson
English Language. But Mr. Sothern
Justin Huntly McCarthy
Sothern
McCarthy
Louis
Francois
Helen Logan
Rachael Crown
Margaret Corcoran
Norma Hobson
Messrs
George W. Wilson
Arthur R. Lawrence
John Findlay
Norman Connfers
Henry J. Carvill
Sydney C. Mather
Rowland Buckstone
Herbert Ayling
Fred A. Thompson
William J. Sorelle
Frederic Lotto
Malcolm Bradley
George Dc. Raye
J. J. Ryan
William Park
B. B. Belcher
Charles Vane
Francis Powell
Charles Redmund
Shore Acres
Laurier to Withdraw From Public Life This Autumn
Montreal May 1 It is stated that Sir Wilfrid Laurier will withdraw from public life this autumn due to persistent ill health requiring constant care He will not resign until after the coronation ceremonies.
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Montreal
Que
Wilfrid Laurier
A Tender Play Without Theatrics And Earnest Touches
A truthful life tale offers humane moments and quiet pathos with refined scenes of human nature. The work avoids stage gimmicks and aims for sincere sentiment rather than sensational effects, maintaining a restrained, humane tone throughout.
Daniels Returns to Tremont in Miss Simplicity
Frank Daniels draws large crowds with Miss Simplicity at the Tremont, bolstered by new songs and updated scenery after October success. Barnet's operatic comedy renews popularity as LaShelle expands production. The May 12 French Opera company engagement features La Mascotte and La Fille de Mme Angot among a stacked week of titles.
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Frank Daniels
Tremont Theatre
Barnet
Mr. Daniels
Boston
LaShelle
New Orleans
the Tremont
Corps de Ballet
la Mascotte
Mme. Angot
Monument at Ephrata Unveiled in In Memoriam
Lancaster May 1 a large crowd including Gov Stone ex Gov Pattison witnessed the unveiling and dedication of a monument to revolutionary soldiers buried at Ephrata The Zionist brotherhood led by Peter Miller aided wounded soldiers after Brandywine with over 200 burials The 36 foot granite shaft sits on Zion Hill, built from Quincy granite quarried on lands once owned by John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
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Lancaster
Ephrata
Gov. Stone
Pattison
Zloniste Brotherhood
Peter Miller
Continental Congress
Washington
Cape Cod Canal Charter Repeal Bill Swapped In House
Boston May 1 An extraordinary House action substitutes for the Cape Cod Canal charter report a bill to repeal the canal company charter amid a broad cross currents. The Ways and Means Committee handles a 5 million dollar plan to eliminate grade crossings with possible hearings skipped. George T. Dewey urges Massachusetts to authorize preferred stock to bolster corporate finance. Moody resigns as Sixth Massachusetts representative, writing Gov Crane of his decision.
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Boston
House
Ways and Means Committee
General Court
Harbor and Land Committee
Cape Cod Canal Company
Bass River Canal
Taunton River Canal
Boston, Cape Cod
New York
George T. Dewey
Worcester
Massachusetts
Fall River
Crane
William H. Moody
Washington, D. C
Winthrop Murray Crane
Congress of the United States
Mann
Labor and political reform bills in the Massachusetts House
The House debated a labor bill restricting women and minors to avoid night shifts in textile mills. A substitute bill on direct nomination of senators and party officers was advanced after a quorum issue. An amendment to insure street railways failed at 9 to 41, while a different motion passed 61 to 15 to engross the main bill. The session also addressed Sabbath vending limits and the Lord's Day sale proposal for certain shops.
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Committee On Labor
Thomas Donahue
Schofield
Malden
Luce
Warner
Northampton
Buswell
Methuen
New England Railway Assurance Co
Jackson
Lynn
Committee of Harbors and Public Lands
Horace K. K
Boston, Cape Cod
New York
C Ma Co
Albee
Fall of Malden
Committee On
Collins
Boston
Donated Tower Hill Hotel to House Manual Training School
Narragansett Pier May 1. Gordon McKay of Newport donates Tower Hill hotel on Tower Hill in South Kingstown with ten acres of land and four cottages to establish a manual training school for colored children. Rev. Mr. Holley of Philadelphia named principal. opening planned Sept 1 with 75 pupils rising to 400, with many pupils from the South.
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Narragansett Pier
R. L
Tower Hill
South Kingstown
Gordon McKay
Newport
Holley
Philadelphia
Buchanan
New York
Booker T. Washington
Danish Landsthing delays West India treaty action
Copenhagen May 1 secret sessions of the Landsthing did not yield a decision on the Danish West India islands treaty. A late vote showed a majority intent to postpone ratification until after a plebiscite is held in the islands.
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Copenhagen
Landsthing
Reichstag Passes Bill for Religious Freedom Empirewide
Berlin May 1 Reichstag approves third reading of the first paragraph granting freedom of religious belief and worship throughout the empire with caveat that it must not prejudice civic or national duties.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Empire
Wedding and Card Engraving by Courier-Citizen Co
Specializes in fine engraved work including calling cards wedding invitations and announcements at home cards engraved in any style on top stock. Prices reasonable for high grade work. Samples available Merrimack Street Courier-Citizen Co.
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Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
Sunday Bread Sale Debate Links Druggists to Licenses
The article recounts a House debate over Sunday bread sales and a Brandes amendment to permit soda and ice cream sales only by licensed druggists. Speaker Myers ruled the amendment broader than the petition. Supporters argued for temperance, while opponents warned of overreach and wide retail access. The measure was ordered to a third reading before adjournment.
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Brandes of
Webster
Kinney
Boston
Myers
Brandes
House
Dana
Newton
Senate
House of Representatives
Theople
Dowse
Hayes
Lowell
Everett
Representative Newton
Cambridge
Googins
Moses
Gt Coulthurst
Leahy
Senate vote on civil damages bill and veterans pension rejected
Senators debated a civil damages bill with 12 to 20 vote against passage, while a proposed 12 dollar monthly pension for soldiers with loss of a limb was rejected 18 to 5. The Senate suspended rules to adopt resolutions backing a congressional pay increase for letter carriers, and a house bill to curb misrepresentation in merchandise sales was postponed until Tuesday.
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Jones
Middlesex
Frost
Essex
Blodgett
Worcester
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Suffolk
Bliss
Hampshire
C. S. Sullivan
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Howell
Massachusetts
Bliss Seaver
Sparks, Co
Sullivan
J. A. Sullivan
M. J. Sullivan Foster
H. S. Fitzgerald
Nye
Cape
Congress
Berry
Castoritia Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature
Castoritia bears the long standing label The Kind You Have Always Bought, marking the familiar trade signature associated with trusted goods.
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China
Sen. Carmack
Tillman
Ely
Eres Brothers
Warren Street
Newark
H.W. Estabrook
Pinehurst
N. C
Respiro
KY. Taylor
EB. A. Rere & Co
P. Rempsay &P. Teague & C
Coon Pgk
Laurier
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Beacon Hill
Blue Law
Cape Cod
New England
Elgin County Creamery
Columbia County Creamery
Kennedy’s Common
Golden Rose Brand
Alexander Cairns
Ginter
Regina
Sc Ginter
Vermont
New York State
Maine
Hebron
Nestle’s
Herkimer County
Ginter Grocery Co
THE
C. B. Coburn & CO
Market Street
A. C. Weston
Lowell and Vicinity
Cloak and Fur House
Stickney & Smith
Tremont St
P.F. Dewvine
Merrimack St
Zopher CO
Central Street
Cor. Middlesex
John McAskie
Spencer & Co
McAskie
Conway
Conway Transfer CO
Northern Depot
Lowell Opera House
Justin Huntley McCarthy
James A. Herne
John F. Macnamara
Dame Firefly
Lowell High School
Lowell Military Band
James A. Murphy
Hibbard
Jackson Hall
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex St
Japan
Huyson
Assam
G. G. Read
Wm. Nichols & Co
Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Co
J. C. Abbott
JOS. Peabody
W. C. Hinckley, Electrician
Middle Street
John Cross
Dutton ST
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