Why Public Ownership Will Work
Mayor elect Edward F. Dunne of Chicago spoke in New York under Municipal Ownership League auspices. He outlined plans for city control of public utilities and praised the New York league as a pioneer, noting rising interest in municipal ownership. James Graham Phelps Stokes presided and introduced Dunne.
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New York
Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
Cooper Union
Municipal Ownership League
Dunne
James Graham Phelps Stokes
League
Bomb threat at Chelsea lodging house shocks Mrs De Shon
Police believe an infernal machine was placed on the front steps of Mrs Susan De Shon at 36 Fifth Street Chelsea late Thursday night. A lodger found a 10 pound can of rifle powder with a fuse and paraffine seal, intended to cause a fatal explosion. Mrs De Shon and her family were terrified, and her son Gardner, 19, carried the device to the police. The motive remains unknown.
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Chelsea
Susan de Shon
Fifth Street
FitzRoy Grover
Chelsea Police
Davis
Fight Over One Cent Ends With Fists
In a crowded South Ferry waiting room last night a quarrel among three Swedish sailors and two Italians over a copper cent led to a shooting. The Italians Rossi and Soldani were arrested on assault with intent to kill as three Swedes suffered serious wounds. others were treated for injuries. A separate report notes a can of gunpowder found at a Chelsea residence amid investigations into a suspected malicious act.
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South Ferry
Boston
Wreck of the coast schooner George and Albert near Seaconnet Point
The coast schooner George and Albert was wrecked on Cormorant rocks off Seaconnet Point at 1 a m. The captain, his wife, and three crewmen escaped in a tender, rowed through heavy seas to Seaconnet Point, and were taken to safety by the steamer Queen City. The ship was en route from New Bedford to New York to load coal.
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Tiverton
R. I
George and
Albert
Sachusett Point
Seaconnet Point
Queen City
Seaconnet Steamboat Company
New Bedford
New York
Seaconner Point
Cormorant
Morse Made Topcoats Offer Great Value at Various Prices
The ad markets topcoats priced at 15, 10, and 30 dollars, emphasizing up to date styles and dependable quality. It asserts Morse branding means maximum value at the lowest price, with options to fit different budgets.
Methodists Cheer as Mary Livermore Re-enters Conference
Melrose April 7 Mrs Mary A Livermore received a joyous reception when she entered the Methodist conference hall. Dr Charles Parkhurst presented a 367 dollar check for the Preachers Aid Society and spoke on the financial challenges facing religious papers. Rev W P Thirkield urged greater contributions to Freedman s Aid and Southern Education. Ten probationers were admitted to full membership while others remained on probation.
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Melrose
Mary A. Livermore
Charles Parkhurst
Zion's Herald
Conference
Preachers’ Aid Society
Wesleyan Association
Bishop Fowler
Parkhurst
W. P. Thirkield
The
Freedman’s Aid and Southern Education Society
Bishop Potter
W. Hill
Minnesota
Hill
New England
Massachusetts Center
Phillips Death Not Homicide Solved by Suicide
Swampscott police and medical authorities conclude banker David K. Phillips died by his own hand while mentally deranged. The body was found in the surf at Phillips Beach with valuables on the scene and no foul play suspected. Mrs Holden, kin of the late valet, disputed rumors of trouble and described Phillips as generous and kind. Funeral services are set for 2 PM at the Phillips home.
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Phillips
Holden
Robinson
Holdens
Walter Thomas
Rockefeller Gift to Cleveland Charity
John D. Rockefeller has given $5000 to the Sisters of the Good Shepherd who run the House of the Good Shepherd for girls in Cleveland Ohio.
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Rockefeller
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
House of the Good Shepherd
Judge Dunne Addresses East and West on Public Property Exploitation
Chicago's Mayor-elect Judge Dunne spoke of bringing tidings of joy from the West and warned against the exploitation of public property by private capital. He outlined a stance on governance and reform.
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Judge Dunne
Chicago
Missing Dorchester trustee Charles Berry linked to $300,000 shortage
Berry the Dorchester estate trustee vanished two weeks ago with allegations of a $300,000 shortage. Detectives believe he is in Nevada and expect his arrest soon. Receiver Colby remains silent, but court reports may shock widows and orphans who entrusted their assets to him.
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Charles F. Berry
Dorchester
Watts
Berry
Nevada
Colby
Earthquake Ravages Dharmsala Killing Gurkhas and Natives
An April earthquake at Dharmsala devastates the cantonment. About 400 of the Seventh Gurkhas died in a collapsing barrack, with 20 from the First Battalion and 50 from the Second Battalion of the First Gurkhas killed. Large native casualties are feared, and the new court house was destroyed. European deaths include seven children. Refugees reach Lahore in distress.
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Calcutta
Dharmsala Cantonment
Dharmsala
Lahore
Justice Harlan leads drive for Presbyterian Cathedral in Washington
Justice John M. Harlan has begun a movement to establish a Presbyterian Cathedral in Washington. He has sent letters to leading Presbyterian ministers nationwide seeking their advice and cooperation on the project.
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Washington
John M. Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
United States
Narrow Escapes as Fire Destroys Prescott Block at Dock Square
An overturned 60 foot ladder on Exchange Street nearly killed Ladderman William Gill during a blaze at the Prescott Rubber Goods Company rear block on Dock Square. Firefighters under Chief Cheswell battled the stubborn fire for hours, keeping flames from an air shaft as water damage hit surrounding buildings and several shopkeepers sustained losses. Gill escaped serious injury with cuts and bruises. a patrolman received a sprained wrist while aiding the alarm.
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Exchange Street
Ladder 8
William Gill
Department
Prescott Rubber Goods Company
Dock Square
Gill
Cheswell
Wells
Duncan
F. Bieringer
Star Tailoring Company
A. Washauer
Hub Stationery Company
H. E. Morey
Co. H. Worcester & Co
Quennell & Kelley
Patrick Doherty
South Primitive Methodist Church Endorses Father John’s Medicine
The church in New Bedford recommends Father John’s Medicine for colds and throat and lung troubles, urging readers to consider the remedy for respiratory relief.
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South Primitive Methodist
Church
New Bedford
Father John
Fight Over a Penny Ends in Shootings at Ferry House
Swedes report five men argued after a penny vanished in East Boston ferry house. Three shots fired in a toilet room. Rossi and Soldani fled and were pursued. Rossi later captured. all three Swedes said Soldani fired, with Rossi blamed by both sides. No gun found.
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Rossi
Hanover Street
Cavagnaro
Frank Warren
Soldani
Boston Weekend Forecast Fair Weekend With Warmer Nights
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity notes fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday with a slight warming trend Saturday night and Sunday. Winds shift to light to fresh westerly.
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Boston
Vicinity
New York Woman Claims Fat-Reducing Method
Mrs Fannie T La Tour of 150 Nassau Street New York claims a new fat reducing treatment removes excess fat without dieting exercise or health risk She offers personal guidance to applicants and can tailor the method after answers to a few simple questions The note ends with a pneumonia and bronchial remedy Piso s Cure recommendation
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New York
Fannie T. la Tour
Nassau Street
New York City
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Bomb Hound
Mrs
Susan
Mrs. de Shon
IMPS
Deshon
Susan Deshon
Frank Rossi
Marginal Street
Annipale Soldani
Sheafe Street
Salem Street
Captain Grover
Gustaf Nilson
Enterprise
Alfred Boldstead
Liverpool Street
East Boston
Thoralf Lansby
Washington and Brattle Streets
Blackstone St
Hanover
North St. Tel
Methodists
Livermore
Dr. Parkhurst
Bishop Potter’s Subway
Finlander
Mrs. Holden
John Valkama
Maynard
Rockport
Jaynes & Co
State Street
Boston Banking Company
D. Taylor
Fhode Island Bank
WM. H. Shaw
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