Arrest in Baltimore Seizures Ties Stolen Ferry Securities
Edward J. Quigley, using an alias, was taken in Baltimore with securities stolen from a New York ferryboat on February 26. A confederate, George F. Windall, was also arrested on a technical charge. The satchel contained New York stock certificates and a $32,000 draft linked to Baltimore firms.
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Baltimore
Edward J. Quigley
New York
Quigley
St. Louis
George F. Windall
New York City
B. Chapin & Co
Smith, Lockhart & Co
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
J. C. Koons
Washington
Koons
Philadelphia
Federal
New Orleans
Quigley Defies Inspectors in Stolen Pistol Incident
Quigley resisted arrest and fought to keep a loaded pistol from his pocket but was overpowered by inspectors. His alleged accomplice surrendered. They denied acquaintance though seen together. On request to open his grip Quigley refused claiming coercion. The bundle hidden inside contained old newspapers and certificates of stock for major railroads.
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Quigley
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail
Mishkinoffs Reconciled After Court Battle in New York
The Princess Mishkinoff and her husband, once estranged amid sensational charges, have reconciled and are living together again at peace. The prince had sought separation and custody of a girl baby named Verein, once gifted a go cart and carried as a father in Central Park, while the princess claimed Verein was adopted. They were said to stay at the Netherlands Hotel with Yvonne present.
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New York
Mishkinoff
Aimee Crocker-Ashe-Gillig-Gouraud
Verein
Central Park
Netherlands Hotel
Yvonne
Americans Would Volunteer In War With Germany Says Captain Polack
Captain Charles Polack of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie argues US patriotism would surge in a German war. He estimates 500 volunteers for Mexico style conflict and up to 6000 for a European war, noting ships could be used as transports and doubting German crews would scuttle vessels or flee.
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Germany
Charles Polack
Kronprinzessin Cecilie
United States
Polack
Mexico
Europe
Mystery Over Florence Thompson and Daley License Kettle
Reports indicate a marriage license was issued in Providence to Florence Mira Thompson and William Thomas Daley of Weymouth. Friends fear an elopement while both deny marriage, with uncertainty lingering over the license and elopement claims. Nearby, Canal Company was held liable for damages from a 1915 wreck in the Cape Cod canal involving the tug Watuppa and barge Easton.
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Cohasset
Florence M. Thompson
Providence
Florence Mira Thompson
William Thomas Daley
Weymouth
Miss Thompson
Mr. Daley
Proprietors of Cape Cod Canal Held Liable
The Boston Cape Cod and New York company faces liability in a case over the Cape Cod Canal. Court findings assign responsibility to the canal's proprietors for damages arising from the waterway operations and related navigation issues.
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Cape Cod Canal
Boston, Cape Cod
New York
Trustees to Meet Over Reemployment at Medfield Hospital
Trustees of the Medfield State Hospital meet at Dr. George Clark’s home to consider Governor McCall and his council’s request to rehire Miss Jane R. Bosfield a colored stenographer, amid questions of hospital authority and insubordination discharge. Superintendent French will seek trustees’ guidance before acting. Walter Rapp president of the board ordered the gathering and noted the trustees lack direct jurisdiction over staff at the institution.
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Medfield State Hospital
George Clark
Commonwealth Avenue
McCall
Jane R. Bosfield
Ing
Medfield Hospital
French
Younce
Council
Dr. French
Walter Rapp
Board of Trustees
Post
Miss Bosfield Wins Public Hearing Over Reinstatement
Miss Bosfield secured a public hearing after petitioning for reinstatement and removal of Superintendent French whom she alleges discharged her for protesting against the system.
Fined for Impersonating Lawyer in City Police Court
Jeffry C. Holmes of 85 Court Street was fined $50 by Judge Wentworth for falsely presenting himself as an attorney. He appealed and was held for trial in Superior Court. Holmes, described as colored, was released on his own recognizance after a strong plea citing 15 years of legal work with powers of attorney.
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Jeffry C. Holmes
Court Street
Wentworth
Holmes
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Boston
Norfolk
Washington Corner
Franklin
Algo Recree
Ale
Phiedelonio
Bisley Lounds
Bromfield ST. Tel
Main
Neal
Neal Institute
Newbury ST
Back Bay
Mishkinoffs
Grant
General Grant
Algernon Sartoris
United States Army
Brotherhoods of
Brotherhoods
Oxford
Tremont Street
Park Street Church
Suiceo
Arthur E. Dorr & Co., Inc
North & Union Sts
U. S
Daley
Medfield Hospital Board
New England
Rogers-Peet Co
Fifth Avenue
Washington Street
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