Warch Town Meeting in Dracut to Be Legalized
At the state house Boston May 15 a brisk bulletin lists committee assignments for the day with many contingent on early adjournment. The Dracut matter is addressed by the probate and insolvency committee proposing that March meeting proceedings be approved. An annual legislative dinner is set for May 23 at Vendome with guests Reed Littlefield Hoar and Lodge.
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Warch
Dracut
Boston
Fitchburg
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Nest
the Vendome
Committee On
Thomas B. Reed
Littlefield
Maine
George F. Hoar
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts House Debates Stock Redemption Amendments
The Massachusetts House, in Myers absence, faced quorum disputes as amendments by Tatman to a New England Cotton Yarn company bill were debated. After initial delay, a two-thirds threshold failed for recommittal, and amendments were adopted or rejected by wide margins, leading to passage of the bill to be engrossed as amended.
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Myers
Kimball
Stowe
Springfield
Tatman
Worcester
New England Cotton Yarn Company
Brigham
Marlboro
Willard
Chelsea
Howland
Kyle
Plymouth
Crompton & Knowles Loom Works
Massachusetts
Saunders
Boston
Dean
Mr. Schofield
Mellen
Schofield
Cromfpons
Garfield
Brockton
Gindla
Brookine
McCarthy
Bellew
Gloucester
House
Senate Reconsiders Ingane Commitment and Delays Action
The Senate revisited its rejection of the Ingane commitment bill and postponed further discussion until tomorrow. It rejected the House measure to set a uniform rail fare of two cents per mile on all railroads in the state by a large majority, without debate or division. The probate and insorvercy committee reported a Dracut town meeting record for 1900, declaring the proceedings invalid due to discrepancies between the warrant and copies or posting failures.
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Senate
House
Senate Committee On Probate and
Senate votes on town meeting bills and civil service exemption
The senate rejected a bill to extend civil service exemption to Spanish American War veterans by a 12 to 16 vote. Earlier actions involved petitions and bills to legalize town meeting acts and to call a new town meeting to redo work, including setting aside the March meeting and electing town officers.
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Senate
Maynard Opens Merchants Week With Gala Pageant
Maynard begins its first gala festival honoring its industrial leadership with a formal opening by Secretary William M. Olin. A grand historical pageant, band concert, and exhibits crown the day as crowds gather from nearby towns. Tomorrow features Rear Admiral Sampson Day and open houses.
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Maynard
Wm. M. Olin
Commonwealth
Magné
Olin
Amory
Dunch
Middlesex County
Sampson
Wellesley Prepares Grand Reception for Miss Helen Gould
The senior class plans an extensive reception and garden party to honor Miss Helen Gould next month. Miss Gould has accepted an invitation extended by the college, already an honorary member of its class. A degree is semi-officially announced in her honor for her gifts to women and relief work. Faculty and trustees seek to ensure she feels thanked with substantial recognition.
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Wellesley
Helen Gould
Miss Gould
Border City Mills Propose $500000 Bond Issue
Border City Manufacturing company directors propose mortgage bonds totaling $500000 to reflect asset value. Stockholders to receive bonds at par pro rata and proceeds to be divided among holders. Special meeting set for May 23 at Music hall to act on the plan. proxies urged for absent shareholders.
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Fall River
Border City Mills
Border City Manufacturing Company
E. L. Anthony
Music Hall
Father Cummins Renounces State Chaplaincy Post
Boston May 15 The Ancient Order of Hibernians will elect a new State chaplain next week as Rev John F Cummins of Roslindale retires after two years in office He cites insufficient time for duties and notes his active role at the recent national convention and in aiding delegates in Boston.
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Boston
Ancient Order of Hibernians
John F. Cummins
Roslindale
Slattery
Cummins
Edward J. Slattery
Massachusets
Fr. Cummins
Order
Hibernians
French will stands as judge allows codicils in Boston case
In Suffolk probate court Judge Grant allows the Benjamin French will and its codicils while refraining from appointing Mrs. Julia B. French as executrix. The testator valued at about 300000 left $1500 and 1000 yearly to Wilfrid A. French, with the transformed codicil reducing him to a 500 legacy, while most of the estate goes to Mrs. French. The decision cites Wilfrid’s conduct toward his adoptive father and mother as a factor shaping the codicil.
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Boston
Benjamin French
Grant
Suffolk
Thomas Waterman
French
Testator
Todd
Cambridge
Newbury Street
Smith
Wilfred A. French
Moran
Medford
Ogden
Julia B. French
Goodwin Will Die After Fall From Clinton Window
Clinton Mass May 15 Chas Goodwin who fell from a third story window on Green street last night is reported in a very critical condition with slight hopes of recovery. An ante mortem statement is sought about alleged trouble with his wife Isabella Goodwin claimed not married to him. She was arraigned for drunkenness and fined ten dollars and held in Worcester jail on assault charge awaiting investigation of Goodwin’s care.
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Clinton
Mass
Chas, Goodwin
Green Street
Goodwin
Isabella Goodwin
Worcester
Dr Thomas's Electric Oil Promises Instant Relief on Farm Injuries
A fragment notes frequent farm accidents with cuts bruises and stings and promotes Dr Thomas's Electric Oil as an instant relief remedy. The text emphasizes safety concerns and implies quick relief for common injuries suffered on farms.
Fitchburg Lease Debate Highlights Boston & Maine
President Tuttle of the Boston & Maine defends the Fitchburg lease before the Legislature railways committee. He denies agent-driven signatures and disputes Weeks on the Washington express, noting electrics shift suburban travel and citing doubled gross receipts since the lease began. Opposing sentiment on the Fitchburg line is attributed to paid agents. The committee adjourned to Thursday morning.
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Boston
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine
Committee On Railroads
Legislature
State House
Tuttle
John W. Weeks
Washington Express
Central Massachusetts Road
Philadelphia & Reading
Capt. Weeks
Central Massachusetts
Weeks
North Cambridge Junction
Massachusetts
Lynn
North
Cambridge
Maide
Methodist Conference Flags The Union Jack
The Chicago Methodist general conference drew a large audience for episcopacy reports and bishop ballots. Dr John Handley urged placing the British flag beside the Stars and Stripes, arguing it symbolizes missionary protection and shared effort. Debates followed on bishops and African descent candidates, with votes narrowly split and adjournment after ballots collected.
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Chicago
Isaac W. Joyce
John Handley
New Jersey
Africa
William Taylor
General Conference
Buckley
Committee On
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Gov. Shaw
Robert Forbes
Minnesota
J. H. Potts
Detroit
Michigan Christian Advocate
Cole in Jail Ex-Banker Faces Quiet First Day
Greenfield Massachusetts May 15 Charles H Cole former president of the Globe National Bank Boston was committed to the Greenfield jail last night and spent most of the day in his cell with exercise in the corridor. He ate well and is coping with his misfortune as Mrs Cole and three sons visited and arranged to have him cared for within jail rules.
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Greenfield
Mass
Chas H. Cole
Globe National Bank
Boston
Tyndale’s Bible Translation and English Prose Heritage
J H Gardiner argues Tyndale set a lasting standard for English prose in his Bible translation. He compares Tyndale’s impact to Thackeray’s War passage, noting the enduring, distinctive style that influenced King James and later writing. Gardiner links Tyndale’s life and temperament to his style, asserting the Bible’s vocation arose from the man behind it.
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Tyndale
Thackeray
America
Europe
France
England
Vony
Gorny
Havin
J. H. Gardiner
Improvements at State Camp Campground Commissary Buildings
Improvements at the state campground in South Framingham begin next week. Commissary buildings of 15 by 20 will be erected on the right end of the mess buildings and a double structure for artillery and cavalry will sit between the two mess houses. Ground between mess buildings and road to be concreted with a concrete gutter edge and seven catch basins to drain surplus water. Macadam roadway raised to improve drainage as a sanitary measure aligned with medical officers’ recommendations.
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South Framingham
Artillery
Cavalry
Wedding Card Orders Demand Early Attention
Our advance orders for wedding cards both engraved and printed have been unusually heavy. If you desire anything in the way of wedding at home or visiting cards in the near future, get your order in as early as possible. All the engravers are busy, hence the advantage of placing orders early. Thomas H. Lawler, fashionable stationer and bookseller, 7 Merrimack, 16 and 21 John streets, Telephone 298-2.
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Thomas H. Lawler
Merrimack
John Streets
Nervous Women Promoted to Peruna Nerve Tonic Endorsement
A letter from Julia Marlowe of New York endorses Peruna as a nerve tonic and spring remedy. The piece explains nervousness in women arises from anemic nerve centers, aided by digestion and proper nutrition, with testimonials cited and a call to purchase.
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Peruna Medicine Co
Julia Marlowe
New York City
Peruna
United States
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
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