Somerville Court Trials Diamond Theft Case
A high profile Somerville Court case concluded with a finding of probable cause and a continuation for judgment in a larceny and receiving stolen property scheme involving a 15 year old Granville T. Rogers and accomplices Edward J. Young and Harry R. Porter. Testimony traced Rogers eldest steps from Halifax to Somerville and then to Boston to Yarmouth and Halifax with the diamond stolen from his aunt, while Young and Porter arranged bids, shipping funds, and pawn deals. The proceedings highlighted Rogers as a complicit tool. sentencing was postponed to allow surety arrangements and final judgment.
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Somerville
Granville T. Rogers
Charles F. Hastings
Edward J. Young
Harry R. Porter
Captain Perry
Rogers
Young
Porter
Smith
Abbie F. Hastings
Charles F
Summit Avenue
Dennis Kelly
Halifax
Harry Porter
Boston
Portland Street
Clinton
Falmouth
Jacob Schienfeldt
Ftness
Schienfeldt
Union Station
Yarmouth
H. Mansfield Cumberland
Howard
Farrell
Story
Theatre Aims to Reopen This Week Amid Guest Visits
The theatre district plans to reopen this week after a period of closure. Local officials say crowd control and safety measures are in place. Performances feature guest artists and community groups during the revival phase.
5000 Bottles Free Dewey’s Lung Medicine Trial
The Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston St begins a free morning distribution from its laboratory for bronchitis and lung trouble. Aimed at introducing Dewey's Lung Medicine, said to have stood the test for nearly 50 years, it claims to cure bronchitis and early consumption with a vegetable formula and no opiates.
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Dewey Medical Co
Boylston St
Dewey
Dewey Medical Co Patients Praise Cures Across Boston Area
A survey of letters from Cambridgeport to Back Bay and Everett touts lasting relief from coughing asthma bronchitis and heart distress after using the Dewey Medical Co medicines. Residents including Alfred F Baker Mrs A Westerly Julia A Pelans Charles Russell Agnes Brown and EF Jones report improved breathing fewer pains and restored strength over months to years.
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Alfred F. Baker
Essex Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
A. Westerly
Chestnut St
Boston
Julia A. Pelans
Harvard Street
Roxton
Dewey Medical Co
Mr. Charles
Russell
High Street
West Medford
Agnes Brown
Newbury Street
Back Bay
EF. C. Jones
Merman Street
Everett
New Hampshire Republicans Back McKinley Over Reed
In a brisk convention, New Hampshire Republicans affirm McKinley over Reed. The crowd applauded the McKinley plank while Reed’s supporters faced mixed reactions, and delegates pledged loyalty to McKinleyism amid Reed’s dwindling chances. Henry M. Putney notes betrayal by New England allies and predicts eight New Hampshire votes for McKinley as backing solidifies statewide unity.
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Concord
Manchester
McKinley
Reed
New Hampshire
Committee On
Thomas B. Reed
New England
William McKinley
Lodge
Massachusetts
Henry M. Putney
N. H
Reed Named Favorite at Plymouth County GOP Nominating
Lean Toward Reed in Brockton reports 159 of 182 delegates from Brockton Taunton and 33 towns gathered at Red Men's Hall with Captain George A Washburn chair. Delegates nominated include D A Harris F S Hall and Dr W E C Swan. A Reed tribute passed while McKinley support split. McKinley second-choice resolution failed. Albert H Washburn and Judge Thomas E Grover elected alternates.
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Brockton
George A. Washburn
Taunton
Robert O. Harris
East Bridgewater
Frederick Stanley Hall
W. E. C. Swan
Stoughton
Reed
McKinley
Albert H. Washburn
Middleboro
Thomas E. Grover
Canton
Monster Delegation to McKinley Rally Across the Midwest
A large New York dispatch reports a monster delegation message from towns in Ohio and the West urging support for McKinley. Advices from multiple locales convey broad enthusiasm and coordinated efforts to back the campaign ahead of the next political pushes.
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McKinley
Ohio
West
New York
Weekend-Only Patient Admissions By Appointment
New patients are asked to apply only on Fridays Saturdays Sundays and Mondays. Office at 74 Boylston Street corner Tremont. Hours are 9 to 1 PM 2 to 5 PM and 6 to 8 PM Sundays 10 to 4 PM.
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Boylston St
Corner
Tremont
Republican delegates chosen for St Louis from First District
At Holyoke on April 2 the Republican convention elected Parley A. Russell and William Whiting as delegates to the St Louis convention with George K. Baird and Franklin E. Snow as alternates. An attempt to postpone a Reed instructing resolution failed 49 to 45, then amended to recommend 64 to 55. Strong McKinley sentiment noted in the gathering.
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Holyoke
Parley A. Russell
Great Barrington
William Whiting
St. Louis
George K. Baird
Lee
Franklin E. Snow
Greenfield
Reed
State GOP to elect delegates at Montpelier convention
Burlington Vermont April 2 The State committee issued its formal call for the State Republican convention to elect delegates to the national convention at St Louis to be held at Montpelier April 29.
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Burlington
State Committee
St. Louis
Montpelier
New England Excursion Party Welcomed by Speaker Reed
An excursion party of sixty eight ladies and gentlemen from New England was received by Speaker Reed in his committee room this morning. Later the group met Senator Frye of Maine in the Senate wing of the Capitol.
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Washington
New England
Reed
Frye
Maine
Senate
Capitol
Salem to Choose Delegates Caucuses Set for April 19
Salem city Democratic committee met to vote on caucuses for selecting delegates to the State and national conventions. The caucuses are scheduled for Friday evening, April 19.
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Salem
Democratic City Committee
Weaver Wins Seventh District GOP Nomination on 122nd Ballot
Springfield report says Walter L. Weaver captured the Republican nomination for Congress in the seventh district on the 122d ballot. Delegates headed to St. Louis include Congressman Wilson and Dr. Jones with no voting instructions issued.
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Springfield
Walter L. Weaver
St. Louis
Wilson
Dr. Jones
Tobacco stock manipulation indictments in New York
James Middleditch and John S Kirby Wall Street operators are indicted arrested and bailed 2500 each for giving misinformation about the National Cigarette Company to affect American Tobacco stock. The Wall Street News Agency denied the report under counsel for the National Cigarette Company. Other parties connected with the false report reportedly before the grand jury.
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New York
James Middleditch
John S. Kirby
Wail Street
National Cigarette Company
Wall Street
Common Coupl on Record Against the Redistricting in Boston
Boston Common Council debates taxation and redistricting, opposing the Legislature plan to create aldermanic districts. Councils McCarthy O Callaghan Lane and Noonan push reforms on contracts and immigration. The special committee report supporting the tax bill was rejected 27 to 25. A unanimous vote passed a franchise resolution and a three-member committee was formed for a new union station.
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Merchants’ Municipal Committee
Quincy
Miller
Ward 5
McCarthy
O’callaghan
Ward
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Boston
Berkshire
Smith
Ward 18
Lane
Noonan
Kinney
Ward 11
Bancher
Ward 17
Connelly
Ward 20
Foster
Ward 9
Congress
Conry
Mayor and Merchants’ Municipal Committee
Messrs
Cobb
O’toole
Union Station
Puritana’s Professor Dixi Crosby Led Crosby Medical Line
The Crosby family of physicians produced many notable medical men in America led by Prof Dixi Crosby M D LL D head of Dartmouth Medical College for 32 years. Dixi devised a permanent formula named Puritana from New England roots and herbs, safeguarded by patent, claiming Nature's Cure in a laboratory of common sense.
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Dixi Crosby
Dartmouth Medical College
Crosby
America
Asa Crosby
Dartmouth
State Medical Society
Josiah Crosby
Thomas R. Crosby
Columbian College Hospital
Dartmouth College
New England
Nature
Redistricting Debate Shrinks Boston Alderman Seats
In discussing a proposed redistricting plan Senator Hutchinson argues both parties are equally favored, citing ward and district patterns across East Boston Charlestown and other areas. A separate Maxwell bill would force party nomination only at regular conventions and abolish independent or citizen Democrats, likely facing House opposition.
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Hutchinson
Boston
Witt
Charlestown
Maxwell
House
Martin Arrested Twice in Colorado on Bigamy Charge
Franklin H. Martin known as H. H. Hines was recaptured by Leadville police after living quietly in Colorado. He previously fled Boston on bail after being charged with bigamy. A woman seen with him at arrest is reported, with bondsmen pushing for extradition and Martin preparing a likely strong legal challenge.
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Franklin H. Martin
Boston
Leadville
Col
H. H. Hines
Cleary
Wolf
Martin
Colorado
Neutrality Laws Case Opened In New York Court
The government case against Bernardo J. Buenos Captain Samuel Hughes John D. Hart Captain Lawrence Bhabazon and Benjamin Guerra charged with violating neutrality laws by aiding a Cuban filibustering expedition aboard the Bermuda opened in the United States Circuit Court. Prosecution says the Bermuda expedition followed the Hawkins venture with General Garcia at the helm. Witnesses describe purchases payments and cargo details linking Hart Guerra and others to the venture. The court adjourned until Monday.
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New York
Bernardo J. Buenos
Samuel Hughes
John D. Hart
Lawrence Bhabazon
Benjamin Guerra
Bermuda
United States
General Garcia
William S. Walsh
Quebec Steamship Company
Messrs. Guerra and
Hart
George E. Murray
Fire Department
J. S. T. Stranahan
Mahnken
Stranahan
Felix A. Fuentes
Cuba
Hawkins
Boston
Was the Queen Hurt in Nice Carriage Incident
London April 2 reports an accident involving the Queen's carriage while she was driving at Nice. Household and government officials have no information on the matter.
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Nice
London
New York Bond Sale Fails After Low Bids
The sale of 4.3 million dollars in city bonds and stock, bearing 3.8 percent interest and payable in gold, exempt from taxation, failed as only 175,500 was bid. Bids ranged from par to 111.2. Officials attribute the failure to potential passage of the greater New York bill and recent large bond issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Comptroller’s Office
Auburn Strike Still On In Maine Shoe Fight
Auburn Me April 2 The Auburn shoe strike remains unsettled after a five hour conference between General Secretary Eaton of the Boot and Shoe Welters Union and the Manufacturers Association Eaton said no adjustment yet and a Friday morning meeting will be critical Striking workers from Pray Small Company were in session at 11 tonight.
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Auburn
Eaton
Boot and Shoe Welters
Manufacturers’ Association
Pray-Small Company
Money in Circulation Falls Across United States
The circulation of all kinds of money in the United States decreased by 112,594, leaving a total of 1,528,629,463 dollars or 21.61 dollars per capita.
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Washington
United States
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Reed and Frye
Cigarette Company
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J. A. Melvin
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Hill Medicine Co
19Th St
Newark City
Puritana
Puritana Compound Co
Concord, N. H
Cinter Produce Co
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National Democratic
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Democratic City Committee of
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Bast
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John F. McDonald
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
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Committee On Mercantile Affair
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Revere
H. H. Atherton
J. A. Woodbury
Methodists IN Council
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S. O Benton
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Benton
Ciety
Josephine Carr
Warren
R. I
Ne England
Anda
Wilson Bros
Orde
Tremont Row
Rourk John J. Murphy
Anni Murphy — Flaherty
Alene Flaherty
Reece
John Reece
Still Street
Brookline
Tri
Forest Hills
Barker
Rebecca R. Barker
Carney
South Boston
Joh F
Mary
Michael Carney
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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