Fortune Returns to Albert Hall After Guardian Ruling
In Middlesex Probate Court Judge McIntire appointed Erskine Warden guardian of Albert Hall of Watertown’s two children. Hall, once wealthy with a fortune around 75000, is under medical care for mental strain after transferring deeds to his wife, who died leaving a will to the children. Hall now holds a life estate and is regaining strength at Watertown.
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Watertown
Middlesex
McIntire
Erskine Warden
Hall
Albert Hall of
Erskike
Warden
Albert B. Hall
Henry
Great Boston assignee sale cuts prices on 275000 dollar clothing stock
A massive clearance at 91 Summer Street offers the entire Famous Clothing House stock from 793 Broadway New York. Men’s suits overcoats trousers and hats priced far below cost with refunds on many items and home inspection options. The sale runs daily from 8 AM until sold out and targets workingmen with deep discounts and showy fashion.
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Summer Street
Broadway
New York
Boston
FISKE
Gof
Boylston St
Washington &T
Married freak joins pretty white bride in New York ceremony
George Williams a disabled dwarf known as the turtle boy marries Flossie Clark at Rev H C Bishop's home on West Thirtieth Street in a ceremony witnessed by Williams's escort and three friends. The pastor says the union is lawful though unusual and Williams cannot recall the bride's name at first. Mrs Hitchcock, Williams's foster mother, denounces the marriage as improper while the minister defends it as morally meritorious.
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New York
George R. Williams
Flossie Clark
H. C
West Thirtieth Street
Bishop
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
West Twenty-fifth Street
Flossie
Williams
Huper
Fourteenth Street
Clark
Avenue B
Rockaway Beach
Hitchcock
Frank Wilkinson
Thirtieth Street
Wilkinson
Flossie Wayman
H. C. Bishop
George
Police and doctors clash over Francoeur autopsy findings
Fall River authorities dispute physicians' autopsy conclusions on John Francoeur's death, arguing injuries could be from a stair fall. They reopen the case, claim missing money was taken by his wife who admitted finding money, and vow to resolve the mystery before tomorrow.
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Fall River
Mass
John Francoeur
A Year of Good Work at Roxbury Institute
The Roxbury People's Institute closed its year with a crowded People's Hall program presided by Hon. Robert Treat Paine. Recitations by Frank Webb and others, vocal selections, and an electricity class showcase were highlight. Paine praised past efforts and future plans, with Hubbard of the North End Union also speaking as the club’s membership reached about 800.
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Roxbury People’s Institute
People’s Hall
Robert Treat Paine
Institute
Frank Webb
George W. Blish
Rebecca Anslow
Keziah Anslow
Hubbard
North End Union
Thurber Case Finds Edmund Thurber Competent To Manage Affairs
A Thurber case jury in Thurber Lane New York ruled Edmund Thurber of Providence Rhode Island is of sound mind and competent to handle his own personal affairs. Testimony included his advances to Mrs True for board and loans and his attendance at a physician advised morphine use.
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New York
Thurber
Edmund Thurber
Providence
R. I
A. McL. Hamilton
Horace Belaen
A. H. Tennis
R. L. Daly
Morton R. Doremus
Mr. Thurber
Fannie C. True
Decision in Floating Palace case grants towage judgments
Judge Nelson in the admiralty session of the U S District Court entered judgment for the libellants Sprague et al against the lighter Floating Palace. Towage awards total 35 for T B Sprague agent 5 for Commercial Tow boat Co 1903 74 for Cunningham Banks Co with costs. Clerk to pay from registry funds. Carver Blodgett and Simon W Hatheway appear for libellants and claimant.
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Nelson
United States District Court
Sprague Et Als
T. B. Sprague
Cunningham, Banks & Co
Carver & Blodgett
Simon W. Hatheway
A P A Wins in Kansas City
A P A candidate Jones won the mayoralty by over 1200 votes. Republicans captured the executive officers and the entire upper house along with five of ten seats in the lower house.
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Kansas City, Mo
Jones
Baby Esther Doing Well At White House
Washington April 8 The odor of disinfectants filled the White House as all Esther Cleveland’s rooms clothing and linen were fumigated A Woodley message said Esther was doing well and that no other children showed symptoms Private Secretary Thurber’s children also were well Dr O Reilly attends Esther at Woodley Thurber will stay with the President at the White House A large public reception followed with a good sized crowd.
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Washington
White House
Esther Cleveland
Woodley
Esther
Thurber
O’reilly
Cleveland
Duchess of Manchester To Spend Summer In Newport
New York reports Duchess of Manchester plans a Newport stay next summer. The aim is to find an American wife for her son the Duke of Manchester and perhaps an American husband for herself. Wealthy heiresses including Miss Vanderbilt and Miss Fair figure in society chatter amid Newport’s expected social buzz.
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New York
Duchess of Manchester
Newport
Duke of Manchester
Missi Gertrude Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Duke
Mr. Vanderbilt
Miss Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
Virginia Fair
Senator Fair
California
Mabel Gerry
Angelica Gerry
Sybil Sherman
Marie Winthrop
Evelyn Burden
Julia Dent Grant
Duchess of
Manchester
England
William K. Vanderbilt
O. H. P. Belmont
Old Guard Massachusetts Regiment Elects New Officers
The Old Guard Massachusetts Regiment Association met at the American House for a dinner last night and elected two new members Major Charles Pfaff and Captain Francis Meredith Jr. The officers elected at the meeting include Commander Captain John F. Berry senior lieutenant commander Captain Joseph E. Phipps junior lieutenant commander Lieutenant Henry C. Demond adjutant Captain Henry J. Hallgreen quartermaster Captain J. Henry Brown surgeon Lieutenant William H. Ruddick sergeant major Captain W. S. Pepperell finance committee Captain W. E. Lombard Lieutenant Charles W. Beal and Captain Charles J. Foye.
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Old Guard
Massachusetts Regiment Association
Charles Pfaff
Francis Meredith, Jr
John F. Berry
Joseph E. Phipps
Henry C. Demond
Henry J. Hallgreen
J. Henry Brown
William H. Ruddick
W. S. Pepperell
Finance Committee
W. E. Lombard
Charles W. Beal
Charles J. Foye
Ethan C. Robinson Dead
Springfield April 8 Ethan C Robinson proprietor of the Massasoit House livery stables in this city for over forty years died at 5 30 this morning of liver trouble He was a well known horseman with wide ties among horse dealers and trotting stock owners from Maine to California He served in the legislature and was a City Council member one year He was 67 and began in the livery business at 17 He leaves a wife and one son Charles L Robinson teller in the Agawam Bank in this city.
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Springfield
Ethan C. Robinson
Massasoit House
Maine
California
Robinson
Charles L. Robinson
Agawam Bank
Subway plans stir as Morgan interests seek new Meigs line
Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott weighed a push from J Pierpont Morgan backed Meigs franchise holders to legislate a new subway and elevated rail link from south to north Boston. The plan envisions separate Meigs tunnels parallel to the existing system, connecting Tremont Shawmut to North Union Station, with action urged but no recommendations made.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Commonwealth
Union Station
Southern Station
Atlantic Avenue
Roxbury
Tremont Street
Shawmut Avenue
Meigs
North Union Station
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
Mall of the Common
Park Street Church
Scollay Square
General Court
Boston
Morgan
Meigs Company
Wife Has Returned in Keating Larceny Case
WIFE HAS RETURNED. WESTBROOK Me April 8 William Keating who eloped with his cousin Mrs Nellie Bunnell on Saturday was arrested in Boston Tuesday night by Constable Chute with a warrant for larceny served on the complaint of George Bunnell from whom the couple carried off two trunks of clothes and dishes The woman has returned to her husband Keating was employed as clerk in Bunnell s fish market.
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Westbrook
William Keating
Nellie Bunnell
Boston
Chute
George Bunnell
Keating
Bunnell
Reorganizing Atchison Branches In New York
In New York on April 8, plans were discussed for reorganizing Atchison Topeka Railway Company holdings. AI holders and Boston company Cheney emerged as key players in shaping the representation and future control of the line, with representatives set to meet and finalize details soon.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka Railway Company
Boston Co
St. Railway Company
Knights of Honor Hold Massachusetts Grand Lodge Session
The annual Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor met at 730 Washington Street with 125 delegates. After a full day of ballots, officers were elected including Grand dictator D. E. Biggs and Grand vice-dictator J. H. Cushin. Supreme Director John Mulligan and others installed the officers. past dictattors were admitted. prizes awarded for lodge gains. retiring grand dictator’s salary debated. resolutions honored the late Grand Trustee E. B. Stetson. adjournment set for Boston next year.
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Massachusetts
Knights of Honor
the Order
Washington Street
D. E. Biggs
Arlington
J. H. Cushin
Middleboro
O. G. Webster
East Hampton
W. S. Burnham
Roxbury
E. Granville Pratt
Quincy
Grand Guide
W. H. Murray
Emery Jones
George A. Pushee
Grand Sentinel
A. O. Cullymore
E. N. Bailey
Newtonville
Samuel Hathaway
Boston
Jsse
J. Underhill
Somerville
Supreme Lodge
Fred M. Hersey
Hingham
W. N. Brewster
Plymouth
John Mulligan
New York
M. H. Hart
Warner
Grand Lodge
E. B. Stetson
Worcester
Lodge of Worcester
Iona Lodge of South Hadley
Desperate assault on Hanover and Whiting streets
A man six eight wearing dark trousers and a long ulster is sought by city police after two women on Hanover street are accosted and assaulted about 8:30 PM. A later attack on Whiting street left a woman fighting for safety and tearing her clothing. Police plan special patrols tonight to capture the suspect.
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Lynn
Hanover
Whiting
Case
Hanover Street
Whiting Street
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