West End raid shocks city as officers pose as civilians
Patrolmen Mc Auliffe Burrill and Gallagher of Division 8 raided the West End last night arresting 16 people and sending them to Joy street station. The surprise move disrupts the giddy crowd around Green Stamford and nearby streets raising questions about ongoing blackmail cases and patrol tactics in Captain Gaskin's precinct.
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West End
McAuliffe
Burrill
Gallagher
Division 8
Joy Street
Green
Stamford
Watch and Ward Society
Reuben
Captain Gaskin
West
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair weather dominates Boston and nearby areas with warmer temperatures. Friday and Saturday bring fair skies and light to fresh westerly winds turning southward. outlook unchanged as days pass with continued mild conditions in New England.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Reilly’s Remarkable Battle With Illness and Cure
James T. Reilly of Killingly Connecticut endured two years of severe sickness including grip pneumonia and lingering cough. After trying worthless cures he found relief consuming Father John’s Medicine gaining 23 pounds and regaining sleep and appetite. He credits the remedy with restoring health and urges others to try it.
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James T. Reilly
Killingly
Conn
Reilly
Mr. Reilly
Father John
Pierce Probing Black Mail Case At Hanover Street Station
Investigation into blackmail allegations targets a South End woman and Police Station 1 officers. Superintendent Pierce and Captain Foster withhold public statements while Patrolman Bickford denies knowing the accuser. Rumors claim several officers fear similar charges amid alleged tolerance of open illegal venues.
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South End
Station 1
Hanover Street
Pierce
Foster
Bickford
Boston Man Found Smothered in Peterboro Hotel Room
A commercial traveler registered as Harry T. Boyd from Boston was found dead in bed at the Oriental Hotel in Peterboro. The coroner ruled he died after a sudden illness, the man throwing himself face down on the bed while fully dressed. Papers on the body showed he traveled for Chase & Co. confectioners of Boston.
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Peterboro
Ont
Harry T. Boyd
Boston
Oriental Hotel
Chase & Co., Confectioners
Clothing Theft Arrests At Murray Store
Officers from the inspectors department arrested Charles H. Weston aged 19 and Joseph Weston 20 percent for allegedly stealing clothing valued at 40.50 from the William H. Murray store at 604 Washington street where both were employed.
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Charles H. Weston
Joseph Weston
William H. Murray
Washington Street
Lawson Testifies Under Fire in Bennett Libel Case
Under cross examination by Moorfield Storey, Thomas W. Lawson recounts past dealings with Frank Bennett and the Grand Rivers Company. He insists he never bribed legislators and labels Bennett a scoundrel while denying knowledge of certain company books as the courtroom crowd watches the ongoing Bennett Donohoe Lynn suit. The session ends with Lawson still on the stand and leaving hastily.
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New York
Bickford
Fleet Street
Moorfield Storey
Thomas W. Lawson
Bennett
Frank P. Bennett
Storey
Lawson
Grand Rivers Company
Mr. Lawson
Superior Court
Boston Finance
Bishop
Lawson Cross Examined in Investor Testimony
Before cross examination Mr Lawson was called by Mr Bartlett. His direct testimony ends with questions about when Investor articles stopped and whether he received anonymous letters with Investors. He confirms subsequent articles appeared after 1897 and says he received pages from the Investor with anonymous letters. This continues on page 10.
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Lawson
Bartlett
Bennett
London Hears War Is Ended
London April 11 The Financier and Bullionist publishes a despatch from Pretoria stating Boer leaders have accepted British terms and peace is arranged. Reports circulate in London that Frederick Rutherford Harris has telegrammed agreement. King Edward seeks term modification for coronation day. Autonomy for Boer republics is hinted, with Lord Wolseley assisting Kitchener.
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London
Pretoria
Europe
Frederic Rutherford Harris
South Africa Company
Kitchener
Edward
Lord Wolseley
Schalkburger
Throne in Danger Amid Belgian Riots and Mutiny Threats
In Brussels on April 1 disturbances surge as reserves threaten mutiny and troops prepare for possible mobility. Riots erupt near Maison du Peuple with over 30 wounded including women and children. Police and militia clash, streetcars torn up, barricades erected, and calls for a general strike loom. Authorities deploy civic guards, seize control in some districts, and pursue arrest warrants for socialist leaders.
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Brussels
Leopold
Maison du Peuple
Rue Des Minimes
Rue Stevens
Maison de Peuple
Maison
Schaerbeek
Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode
Mons
Charleroi
Council-General
Labor Party
M. Volkaert
Society of the Youngs Socialist Guard
Riots Erupt After Socialist Meeting In Brussels
Socialist deputies Dennet and Delbastee urged a general strike next Tuesday at a Maison du Peuple gathering. Rioters smashed church and cafe windows, fired revolvers, and clashed with police using bayonets and rifle butts. Injuries and arrests reported. riots milder than yesterday. Window smashed at Senator County Demerede residence. similar protests in Ghent and Liege.
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Brussels
Maison du Peuple
Dennet
Delbastee
Senator County Demerede
Ghent
Liege
Miss Stone Reunited at Home After Bulgarian Captivity
Missionary Ellen M. Stone returns to Chelsea home on Cary avenue greeted by brothers and sister in law after escape from Bulgarian brigands. She describes captivity, ransom doubts, and views on Turkish authorities and release negotiations. Stone plans to resume missionary work after recovery and speaks about the ordeal and a newborn baby impacting captors.
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Ellen M. Stone
Charles A. Stone
Cary Avenue
Chelsea
New York
Fred
Edwin Stone
Melrose
Jura
New York Harbor
South Terminal
Miss Stone
Perley A. ‘Stone
Haverhill
Hawthorn Street
Good
America
Dean
Lfe
Mme. Tsilka
Turkey
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Gaskin
Pre Lawson
AR. Bennett
MR Lawson
MR. Storey
MR. Reilly’s Adventures
Bis Brother
Cigarros
Big Brothers
Poet Union
Fey
Breck’s
North Market St
King-Crowther Corporation
Texas
Kinc-Crowther Corporation
State Street
Glerks
Belgium
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