Bribery investigation files, 1906.

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Bribery investigation files, 1906.

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The Committee on Rules is generally in charge of procedural matters for the House of Representatives of the Massachusetts General Court, and considers all matters referred to it. In 1906 the committee was responsible for investigating and adjudicating charges affecting the integrity of House members, after bribery charges were made in connection with votes on an amendment to the "Bucket Shop Bill" relating to gambling places. Series, which documents the committee's investigation, contains draft reports, statements, motions, letters, memorandums, notes, and newsclippings.

0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives. Committee on Rules.

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Massachusetts House of Representatives is the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court, the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is composed of 160 members elected from an equal number of single-member electoral districts across the Commonwealth. Representatives serve two-year terms. From the description of House of Representatives, Order, Massachusetts, 1776 January 22. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 189065354 From the gu...