Rainey paints Panama Canal commissary graft charge
Congressman H J Rainey after eight days in the canal zone alleges widespread mismanagement and graft in the commissary department. He cites rotten handling of meat, inflated meal costs, and stewards profiting, claiming lunch prices and shoe markups show a graft problem.
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New York
H. J’. Rainey
Illinois
Panama Canal Zone
Commissary Department
Commissariat
United States
Rainey
Congressional Party
Isthmus
Daly and Linehan Wedding Announced in Dorchester
Dorchester announces the engagement of Miss Bertha G Linehan formerly of South Boston now of Dorchester to Thomas F Daly. The wedding will be held at the bride’s home 7 Tremont Street Dorchester with Miss Grace Williams as bridesmaid and Joseph Daly as best man.
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Dorchester
Bertha G. Linehan
South Boston
Thomas F. Daly
Rosemont Street
Grace Williams
Joseph Daly
Broker Barnard Says Mrs Briggs Took the Risk of Speculation
Augustus L. Barnard a State street broker on trial for larceny of 15600 in bonds belonging to Mrs. Jennie Briggs of Taunton testified he entered partnership with her knowing she was peculiar and had her sign a memorandum agreeing to take chances in speculation. He said he pawned his own jewelry sold his auto to cover losses as his books would show gains and losses once brought into court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Ll. Barnard
State Street
Jennie Ll. Briggs
Taunton
Briggs
George IF. Grant
Bar
Hill Declines Run Against Moran for Suffolk DA Nomination
Attorney Arthur D. Hill, a prominent opponent of John B. Moran, refuses Republican pressure to run for Suffolk County district attorney. He states he has never contemplated the race and would not be a candidate under any circumstances. He cautions about press reports linking him to the nomination. Florence Toner testified about her August to January stint as Barnard Briggs Company stenographer and office clerk. Mrs. Briggs cited losing $15,000 and discussed future auto business plans, while denying concerns about wages and payments to workers. Briggs also claimed she is a society woman needing business-advise.
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Arthur D. Hill
John B. Moran
Suffolk County
Moran
Hill
Briggs
Palmer
Trustees Placed Over Mrs. Eddy Estate In Court
The article discusses a trusteeship over Mrs. Eddy's property without a formal injunction. Plaintiffs question competency to manage affairs while defendants and Mrs. Eddy’s counsel defend the trusteeship. Key figures John W. Kelley Nathaniel Martin DeWitt C. Howe weigh positions as court decision looms.
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Mrs. Eddy
General Streeter
Eddy
John W. Kelley
Nathaniel Martin
DeWitt C. Howe
Chandler Attacks Eddy Suit Trust as Trick by Jailors
Ex Senator W. E. Chandler denounces the new Eddy trust as a ploy by Mrs. Eddy’s jailors to stave off receivership. He says the deed forced on Mrs. Eddy admits her unfitness and seizes her property for Mr. Glover and others. He argues the trust bonds and conveyances will be examined at trial and asserts the suit aims to control both sides of the case.
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Washington
W. E. Chandler
Eddy
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Stunts of Billy the Brookline Fire Dept Cat and More
Brookline firefighters describe Billy a nine year member cat who drinks from a faucet and favors the sink bell to summon water. He naps with Brownlie the 26 year old fire horse and often washes beside him. The piece also mentions Buster Brown dog acts, a new dog at $60, and Buster’s Boston talk before heading to Maryland and Kentucky with his dog.
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Billy
Brookline
Station A
Brownlie
Brownie
Young Men's Christian Association
Buster
Buster Brown
Henry Siegel Co
Post
Boston
Maryland
Kentucky
Counsel to Confer Soon in Eddy Property Suit
Counsel for the next friends of Mary Baker Eddy plan a conference at the Parker House within a week. Former Senator William E. Chandler is expected to attend. Frederick W. Peabody says a hearing on the filed answer will come first and that Eddy’s mental competency will be examined amid the dispute over trusteeship and transfer.
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Mary Baker G.eddy
Parker House
United States
William E. Chandler
Washington
Frederick W. Peabody
Peabody
Chandler
Buster Brown Obliged to Buy a New Time
Buster Brown the original character appeared at the Association Hall and was obliged to buy a new time for his act. The event drew fans and local attention to the hall appearance.
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Buster Brown
Buster
Association Hall
Brown Defeats Amherst 6-1 In Chess Match
Providence R I April 2 Brown defeated Amherst tonight by a score of 6 to 1 with one game to be adjudicated tomorrow. This opener begins a series between the two colleges with the second match set for the next day.
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Providence, R.1
Brown
Amherst
Woman's Jump May Be Fatal At Brighton Car
Mrs Ellen M Lee 50 of 6 Barstow Street lies near death at City Hospital from a fall after stepping from a Cambridge Street Brighton car. She rose from her seat brushed the conductor aside and jumped off hitting her head and fracturing her skull. Police say she thought she was on the wrong car.
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City Hospital
Ellen M. Lee
Barstow Street
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Woman Dies at Castle Square Theatre During Merchant of Venice
Mrs. Emma Young, 62, of 49 Newport Street, died of heart disease yesterday at Castle Square Theatre while the audience laughed at a scene in The Merchant of Venice. Dr A H Gould of 48 Beacon Street was summoned but not needed.
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Castle Square Theatre
Emma Young
Newport Street
A. H. Gould
Beacon Street
Cronin Elected President Of South Boston Alumni
At South Boston High School last evening 300 alumni attended to elect William N. Cronin class of 1904 as president. Cronin, Olympian games athlete and captain of the '03 South Boston football team, received a warm reception amid cheers and applause.
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South Boston High School Alumni Association
South Boston High School
William N. Cronin
South Boston
C. H. Cronin
Gertrude Riley
Harry Mercer
James O’halloren
Gertrude Pritchett
L. Mildred Greeley
Thomas Jefferson Association Holds Dance in East Boston
The first invitation dance of the Thomas Jefferson Association, a West End boys group, was held last evening at Armory Hall, East Boston. Officers acting as managers included Samuel S. Sklar president Michael Shulkin vice president and W N Sugarman secretary. Headquarters are on Eaton street in a house donated by James J Storrow.
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Thomas Jefferson Association
West End
Armory Hall
Boston
Samuel 8. Sklar
Michael Shulkin
W N. Sugarman
Eaton Street
James J. Storrow
Let Us Pay For a Bottle of New Liquorone Trial
A dealer promotes Liquozone as a non alcoholic gas based tonic germicide. The ad offers a free full size bottle via coupon to prove its claimed health benefits and urges trial with no obligation. Liquozone priced 50c and 1.00, with a $1000 disease guarantee.
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Bell and Poole
Bell
Poole
London
Abebe
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Pabst
Barnard
F. Stoner
Charles Barnard
A. H. Barnard
Jennie Briggs
A H Barnard
F Stoner
Chas. Barnard
Castoria
Ceivership
Eeciopie
Vu ” Billy
Fire Department
Cronin
Liquozone Company
Wabash Ave
Chiege
Veesere
Brénate Usera
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