Two Men Start Fire in Drunken Dispute
Michael Fleming of 4 Waltham Street and John Hapgood of 40 Shirley Street fought at Fleming’s basement tenement. A lamp touched by Fleming ignited the table and cloth, trapping them. A passerby alerted authorities, firefighters entered via rear window, freed them, and both were placed under arrest for drunkenness.
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Michael Fleming
Waltham Street
John Hapgood
Shirley Street
Fleming
Hapgood
Flanagan
Dowling
Enne
Station 5
Assault on Malden Man in Stable on Boylston Street
William Lancaster, a prominent Malden businessman, was attacked with an iron pipe in his Boylston street stable around 11 PM. He suffered a severe head wound and multiple bruises and remained unconscious at midnight. A neighbor heard the disturbance and the assailant fled. police searched but made no arrest by midnight.
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Malden
William Lancaster
Boylston Street
Lancaster
Laincaster
Clark's Latest Scheme Promises Big Rail Consolidation
Cumberland Md April 1 Senator W A Clark of Montana and George J Gould each subscribed 2,000,000 toward a plan to consolidate the Wabash and West Virginia Central railroads and build a trunk line to the Atlantic seaboard. Richard Cherens has been raising subscriptions and recently secured 9,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
W.A. Clark
Montana
George J. Gould
Wabash
West Virginia Central
Atlantic Seaboard
Richard Cherens
Honeymoon Interrupted in Lowell Polygamy Case
Mrs Nina E Butler wed Harry B McCrea in Lowell last Monday. Benjamin O Butler, who married the same woman in 1901, appeared yesterday and claimed no divorce existed. The woman did not deny the tale and was arrested on polygamy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Butler
Lowell
Nina E. Butler
Harry B. McCrea
Benjamin O. Butler
Fitchburg Strike Solidifies Support for Providence Action
Fitchburg worsted mill workers of the American Woollen Company met and voted to stand by Providence strikers after hearing an executive board statement from Providence. Officials believe the local strike will be brief as many workers, especially women, wish to return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
American Woollen Company
Providence, R. I
Providence
Cambridge Aldermen Consider Library Budget Shortfall
Colonel T W Higginson and William Rolfe appeared before the Cambridge Board of Aldermen seeking a rise from 18000 to 23000 pounds for the public library. The board will review the request after a week. Mayor McNamee reappointed William J Marvin as bridge commissioner. City Messenger Francis L Pratt and Clerk of Committees John McDuffee were re-elected for long terms, with City Solicitor Pevey also reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Higginson
William Rolfe
Cambridge Public Library
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
McNamee
William J. Marvin
Francis L. Pratt
John McDuffee
Pevey
Clarke Wins Senatorship in Arkansas It Seems
In Little Rock on April 1 with 10 counties still to report official and unofficial tallies show James P. Clarke leading for the United States Senate on a joint ballot with 69, James K. Jones at 50, and 67 needed to elect. Figures deemed reliable.
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Little Rock
United States
James P. Clarke
James K. Jones
Lawson a Witness in Bennett Libel Suit
Ex Representative Frank P. Bennett of Saugus sues John F. Donohoe of Lynn and the Lynn Item for libel. The case attracted a large crowd at the Superior Civil Court with Thomas W. Lawson among witnesses. Bennet seeks $30,000 from each defendant. defense says libelous statements were true or privileged.
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Frank P. Bennett
Saugus
John F. Donohoe
Lynn
Lynn Item
Superior Civil Court
Bishop
Bartlett & Anderson
Boston
James H. Sisk
Donohoe
W. H. Niles
Storey, Thorndike & Palmer
Bennett
Thomas W. Lawson
United States
Storey
Thayer
Charles H. Hastings
The
George B. Grant
Boston Globe
George J. Curtin
Boston Herald
John J. Leary
Boston Post
C. H. Mansfield
Arthur S. Stubbs
Lynn News
Patty Felix in a Free Fight on Hanover Street
A brawl broke out at a lodging house on Hanover Street when Fatty Felix and the Washington Kid, two intoxicated hoboes, resisted entry. The pair fought on the sidewalk and gutter as a restless crowd watched, a coatless inmate fled, and a broom wielding worker missed the Kid. Police were summoned from Station 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Kid
Fatty Felix
Hanover Street
Fatty
Felix
Katty Felix
Patty Felix
Patty
Trainmen Dance Hall hosts second annual Eastern Star Auxiliary event
Crowded hall features banners and portraits of Lincoln Garfield and McKinley. About 100 couples attend a 9 pm march led by Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Leonard with guests including Da venport from New York New Haven Hartford and Trainmaster Morrison from Boston & Albany.
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Eastern Star Lodge No. 20
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Railroad
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
M. J. Leonard
Boston & Maine
M. C. Marshall
PB. R. T
B. G. Martin
Bunker Hill
B. R. T. Berkeleying
Columbus Associates Ball Brings 60 Couples to East Boston
The Columbus Associates held their annual ball at Lyceum Hall East Boston with elaborate decoration. The grand dance featured 60 couples led by Frederick Cavagnaro and Miss Cavagnaro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Associates
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Frederick Cavagnaro
Miss Cavagnaro
Stable Fire Traps Horses At North Russell Street
An 11 30 P M fire at 13 North Russell street in a three story building owned by the Stimpson estate and used as a stable by Smith & Co. trapped 20 horses. all were led out safely. Acting Lieutenant Victor Ritchie of Combination 8 fell two stories while directing crews and suffered back and neck injuries but remained at work. Estimated loss about 500 dollars.
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North
Russell Street
Stimpson
Smith & Co
Victor Ritchie
Combination 8
City Briefs Reports of injuries and notices from Boston area
John Corkery of South Boston was treated for a fractured rib after a side pain. A request from New York seeks information about Augustus Rugg who died there March 2. John Grady a deaf mute of Northampton was struck by a train, dislocating his left shoulder. John H. Crotty of East Boston fell in a ship hold, fracturing his skull and is on the dangerous list. A Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting featured a water color landscape by Emma F. Thomas for president Isabel A. MacIntyre.
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Beverly Street
John Corkery
Bowen Street
Boston
New York
Augustus Rugg
Pierce
E. F. Menoin
Department of Public Charities
East Twenty-sixth Street
John Grady
Clark School
Northampton
Boston & Maine Railroad
Walnut Hill
Wiltser
Simpson's Dry Dock
East Boston
John H. Crotty
Brooks Street
Relief Hospital
Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Isabel A. MacIntyre
Emma F. Thomas
Wolseley Arrives at Cape Town on South Africa Tour
Field Marshal Wolseley reached Cape Town on April 1 amid speculation over his March 15 departure from England. He plans to proceed to Natal on Thursday to continue his visit.
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Cape Town
Field Marshal Wolseley
England
South Africa
Natal
Peruna Endorsed By A. Goulding For Spring Health
Washington D C chief vice is a Pant American History Company secretary reports using Peruna three weeks to regain strength and good health. Rosalie A Goulding urges readers to start the spring course and follow bottle directions for positive results. She invites inquiries to Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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Gays A. Goulding
Washington, D. C
Acme Lodge
Birmingham
Ala
Pan-American History Company
Rosalie A. Goulding
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Haines Case Jury to Hear Verdict Tomorrow
Mt Holly N J April 1 The Mabel Fenton Haines murder trial for killing her 2 year old daughter Gwendolin is submitted to jurors tomorrow afternoon after rebuttal testimony. Prosecutor Atkinson seeks first degree murder. defense attorney Budd plans a full morning argument for acquittal. The indictment allows six possible verdicts.
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MT. Holly
N. J
Mabel Fenton Haines
Gwendolin
Atkinson
Budd
Allied Party Convenes Today in Louisville
Delegates from across the country travel to Louisville for the Allied party national convention in Liederkranz Hall. About five hundred delegates from Populists Socialists Union Labor Union Reformers of Ohio and other reform groups gather to form a new third party independent of Republicans and Democrats.
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Louisville
Allied Party
Liederkranz
Union Reformers
Ohio
Public Ownership Party
St. Louis
Liberal Party
United Christian Party
Newport destroyed by fire in Giles county Virginia
News of the World brief reports Newport in Giles county Virginia totally destroyed by fire with two hotels and several dwellings burned. Other notes: miners in Sha mokin observed the eight hour day holiday. Diaz opens Mexico Congress. Cunard steamer Etruria sighted near Ireland. rubber trees found in German Guiana. indemnity instalment paid in Shanghai. North German Lloyd buys Manila land for warehouses.
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Roander
Newport
Giles County
Scranton
Penn
Shamokin
Mexico City
Diaz
Congress
Queenstown
Cunard Line
Etruria
Fayal
Azores
Liverpool
Tuskar Rock
Berlin
Colonial Bureau
Herr Schlechter
Shanghai
Chicago City Election Sees Shift Toward Municipal Ownership
Chicago voters split gains with Republicans and Democrats each adding one alderman. The new council totals 39 Republicans, 30 Democrats, and one Independent, replacing 88 Republicans, 29 Democrats, and three Independents. Voters backed municipal ownership of street cars, gas works, and similar utilities.
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Chicago
Whist and Dance at Magnolia Club South Boston
The Magnolia Whist Club of South Boston held its annual dance last night at Bethesda Hall with several hundred young attendees. J. Frank O'Hare directed the floor, aided by John J. Lydon George N. Cassill M. J. Concannon and William F. Spencer. Michael T. Fahey led the aids assisted by Mrs. McLaughlin Lillian Desmond Isabel Walsh Katherine Mullen Helen Walsh and William Nolan Ambrose Lanning Joseph Farrell Patrick Foley and John R. McHugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Whist Club
South Boston
Bethesda Hall
J. Frank O’hare
John J. Lydon
George N. Cassill
M. J. Concannon
William F. Spencer
Michael T. Fahey
Aids
McLaughlin
Lillian Desmond
Isabel Walsh
Katherine Mullen
Helen Walsh
William Nolan
Ambrose Lanning
Joseph Farrell
Patrick Foley
John R. McHugh
Second annual whist party and dance at Court George Washington 158
The second annual whist party and dance of Court George Washington 158, F. of A., was held last evening in Knights of Honor Hall with about 200 attendees. A banquet was served and Edward J. Slattery served as floor director.
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George Washington
Knights of Honor Hall
Edward J. Slattery
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