Boston Police Purity Crusade Spurs Wide Reform Drive
Boston’s 16 police divisions received orders from Superintendent Pierce under Judge Emmons to suppress crime and pursue a sweeping reform. Plain clothes spotters target liquor dealers, gambling dens, and disorderly houses while uniform patrols monitor patrons. Captains across divisions report intensified efforts, with scheduled sleuthing, surveillance, and aggressive action against street gangs and violators of liquor laws.
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Pierce
Judge Emmons
Emmons
Mayor Daly Rejects Cunningham Writ Over Police Chief Post
The city answers ex Chief H J Cunningham's mandamus petition claiming he was never legally appointed police chief. Mayor Daly says civil service rules apply and Cunningham never took the required exam. Board of Aldermen did not record a formal vote on his confirmation.
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E T. J. Cunningham
Police Department
Civil Service Regulations
Cunningham
McNamee
Board of Aldermen
Daly
H. J. Cunningham
Chief Cunningham
W. J. O'Donnell
Supreme Court
Russians Entrench Along Yalu River Near Antung
SHANGHHAI April 6 It appears Russian forces between Antung and Chiutiencheng north of Antung are not the main fleet. Entrenchments are under construction on the Yalu and Tumen rivers but not yet complete. If Japanese break one line they gain advantage and hinder Russian concentration. Ice on the Yalu is melting and roads are muddy hindering rapid operations.
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Yalu
Tumen
Secretary Hay seeks aid to free Japanese servants
Washington April 6 Secretary Hay will ask Ambassador McCormick in St Petersburg to use his good offices with the Russian government to aid two Japanese servants of American correspondents Washburn and Little who were removed from the British steamer Fawn at Niuchwang and imprisoned.
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Russia
Washington
Hay
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Washburn and
Little
Niuchwang
Japanese Fleet Divided Into Seven Squadrons
London reports from April 7 that a Japanese sailor involved in the Port Arthur attacks says the fleet is split into seven squadrons. Four guard Port Arthur, one monitors the Korean coast, and two cruise between Vladivostok and North Japan. Torpedo boats suffered damage, Iwate and Yoshino repaired and back with the fleet.
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The
Daily Telegraph
Seoul
Port Arthur
Corean
Vladivostok
Japan
Iwate
Yoshino
Weihaiwei
Gulf of Pechill
Russia Poised for Easter Jap Invasion, 10 Submarines Built
St Petersburg reports stir over Japanese Easter plans. A Russian admiral said if Japan launches, guns will be ready. Russia is constructing 10 submarine boats at Neva Works and Crichton Works in Finland, believed to be sent to Port Arthur and Vladivostok. General Khuropatkin notes Japanese reach Wiju and Yalu, but Russians will not stand east of the river.
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ST. Petersburg
Takushan
Yalu River
Port Arthur
Associated Press
Russia
Neva Mechanical Works
Crichton Works
Finland
Vladivostok
Khuropatkin
Wiju
Corea
Yalu
Tarbell denounces Standard Oil at Boston talk
Ida M. Tarbell, McClure's associate editor and author, spoke on The Standard Oil Company and the Price of Oil before the Twenty Century Club at Boston University Law School. She traced monopolistic methods, railroad rebates, dealer pressure, and court testimony, calling the methods brigandage and criticizing public morals.
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Ida M. Tarbell
McClure's
Lincoln
Napoleon
Standard Oil Company
Twentieth Century Club
Boston University Law School
Illuminating Oil
Two Roslindale Suspects Questioned In Bean Slugging Case
Two Roslindale men recently released from long terms for housebreak ing are under police surveillance as possible knowers in the assault on Mrs Abby Bean of West Roxbury. Early yesterday at 2 30 am a man broke into her Canterby street shop and home, struck her with a rasp, and robbed her after a demand for money. Mrs Bean, 56, faced the attacker in a nightgown, offered all she had to spare her life, and the robber fled after removing the cash and slipping away through a pried window.
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Rosindale
Abby Bean
West Roxbury
Canterby Street
Mrs. Bean
Rugs and blankets sale notice at Shepard Norwell Co
The advertisement lists BRUSSELS and WILTON rugs in several sizes with steep sale markdowns, from 10 ft 6 in by 8 ft 3 in to 12 by 9 ft, noting original prices and sale prices. It promotes white wool blankets, Dainty Outline Drawing Books for children, and a shoe dept featuring “E FOR EVERY CHILD,” plus a lining department with fast black fabrics and mercerized latteen at reduced yard prices.
Dress Goods English Navy Blue Sicilian at BDe
All wool knub voiles 43 inches wide in spring shades and black, recently retailed at 75 cents, now 60 cents. Also English navy blue Sicilian 52 inches wide, high lustre, valued at a dollar, offered at BDe.
Linen and Swiss Muslin Textile Offer
Linen finish fine quality ging hams 200 pieces in handsome patterns 30 inches wide sold at special price 10 cents a yard Fene silk stripe dotted Swiss muslin patterns recently sold at 62thc special price 25 cents a yard
W. N. Lancaster 14k Gold Government Pen Deal
Limited supply fountain pen offer featuring the W. N. Lancaster Government pen in 14k gold. Normally $5.00, sale price $1.25 while quantities last. Each pen guaranteed and offered at reduced price to attract buyers.
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W. N. Lancaster
Another Strike Begins in Lynn
A wage scale dispute and apprentice question triggered a strike today by grain counter workers in 17 Lynn shoe factories, with 400 men leaving work and 200 subordinates affected. Richard P. Barry of the State Board attempted to mediate, delaying actions until the afternoon before the union declined arbitration. The strike continued in all but one factory, the R. H. Smith plant reportedly negotiating a settlement. About 15 workers remained at R. H. Smith.
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Lynn
Richard P. Barry
State Board of Arbitration
R. H. Smith
New Italian Labor Union Forms in North End
James R. Crozier Dennis D. Driscoll and Frank McCarthy attended the meeting in Paul Revere Hall Snow Hill Street North End where the new Italian Labor Union elected officers D D Alessand ro president F Fortalano vice president F Fucci secretary D Palarri treasurer J Angailloni sergeant at arms and trustees A Lingorinei and G Muccet Speeches were given by Crozier Driscoll McCarthy Father Roberto Biasotti George Sci ghano A A Badaracco and Frank Leverone.
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James R. Crozier
Dennis D. Driscoll
Frank McCarthy
New
Italian Labor Union
Paul Revere
Snow Hill Street
North End
D. D'Alessandro
F. Fortalano
F. Fucci
D. Palarri
J. Angailloni
A. Lingorinei
G. Muccet
Roberto Biasotti
George ScigHano
A. A. Badaracco
Frank Leverone
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Trarvard College
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