Firebug chase ends as suspect escapes in Charlestown crowd
Officers and private detectives swarm the Charlestown district near the Boston & Maine freight sheds after a man believed to be the firebug slips into a depot crowd. A small boy reports cotton waste soaked with oil near the elevator as guards tighten around the area. The suspect is described as having a light coat and smooth face.
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Charlestown
Boston & Maine
Watts
State Police
Boston & Maine Railroad
Eastern Drug Company
Fulton Street
Climax in Patterson Trial Fails to Identify Purchaser
In New York on April 26 the Patterson murder trial reached a climax when pawnbroker Hyman Stern could not identify J Morgan Smith as the man who bought the pistol used to kill Cesar Young. Stern also failed to identify Nan Patterson or Mrs Smith. Riotous court scenes followed the morning session. Nan Patterson showed keen interest as testimony proceeded and her father was seen. Prosecution nearing end as Rand announced closing by noon tomorrow. Defense seeks adjournment with Unger set to speak Friday.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Cesar Young
Hyman Stern
J. Morgan Smith
Young
Stern
Pop
John Milton
Rand
Abraham Levy
Henry W. Unger
Incendiary Fire Damages Barn in Newton Estate
An unoccupied barn on the E. M. Gowgh ley estate near Newton burned shortly before 10 PM. Mrs. E. M. Gourley and her daughter used a garden hose to control the blaze, likely saving nearby homes. Loss estimated at $500 as Chief Mitchell, Sergeant Burke, and Officer Desmond investigate the cause.
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Newton
E. M. Gowghley
Gourley
E. M. Gourley
Mitchell
Burke
Desmond
Mayor of Chinatown Arrested in New York
Tom Lee known as the Mayor of Chinatown was arrested on a warrant charging he took money for permission to run a gambling house in the Chinese quarter. Parkhurst Society officers aided by two regular police.
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New York
Tom_ Lee
Chinatown
Parkhurst Society
End Seat Hog Rules Open Street Cars In Boston
A vivid note on the first general use of open street cars in Greater Boston yesterday. Commuters clash over end-seat hogs as passengers push for space on fenders rails and roofs while conductors ring fares and standees vent frustration amid crowding and shouting.
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Greater
Boston
Crazed man found in Leverett Pond amid strange attire
Steven O'Day 32 claimed by Brookline address was found last evening in Leverett Pond by Back Bay Patrolman McKinnon. He was taken to the station house and sent to City Prison for safe keeping in a half dazed condition.
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Leverett Pond
Steven O'Day
Walnut Street
Brookline
McKinnon
Back Bay
O’day
City
The Seven Stages Curtain at Vorenberg's Window
A display at Vorenberg's window on Hannon Street offers six life like scenes titled The College Man The Business Man The Stock Broker The Millionaire The Society Man and The Lover. Signs spell each persona and its ambitions as the curtain opens to reveal the progression from student to suitor.
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Vorenberg
Hanover
Washington
Billy Shakspere
Cotton Trade Not Waning In New England Meet
At Tremont Temple two day meeting six addresses were read by leaders of the New England Cotton Manufacturers' Association in which President Herbert E. Walmsley rejected reports of decline and urged industrial unity to sustain growth. Theodore H. Price argued South control and high profits invite regulation. he warned competition would challenge monopolies. Sessions continue today.
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New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Chipman Hall
Tremont Temple
New England
Herbert E. Walmsley
Theodore H. Price
Doyle Declines Senate Bid Against Leahy
Rumors deny Democratic opposition to Senator David D. Leahy in the district covering Wards 1 12 and 18. Alder man Doyle will not run, keeping the seat in Democratic hands after a history of Republican contest and later Democratic representation.
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Doyle
Senate
Leahy
David D. Leahy
John A. Sullivan
John A.colby
Peruna Endorsed By Noted Swimmer For Spring Health
John W. Glenister of Providence praises Peruna as a tonic for athletes and active men. He stresses maintaining good digestion and sleep, preventing spring illness, and keeping in the pink of condition to avoid being under the weather.
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John W. Glenister
Providence
R. I
America
England
Peruna praised by athlete in New York notice
A testimonial from John W. Glenister of New York endorses Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus Ohio. He reports two bottles improved his spring health after poor results with other tonics and advises athletes to use Peruna to prepare for training.
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New York
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
John W. Glenister
Three Singers Perform at Jordan Hall Concert
Signora Lina Damiano Signor Pietro da Ru and Signor Van Baritone performed at Jordan Hall last night with a soprano and baritone in a bilingual program. Towne photographed the event.
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Towne
Signora Lina Damiano
Signor
Pietro da Ru
Signor van
Jordan Hall
Jordan
Hall
Multinational Recital at Jordan Hall Showcases Trio of Nations
Signor Roberto Vanni led a diverse program at Jordan Hall featuring Italian French and English songs in native languages. The star was Vanni with Lina Iamiano Pietro Giuggia and others delivering operatic arias from Carmen Pagliacci and Rigoletto plus English and French numbers to an enthusiastic cosmopolitan audience.
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Jordan Hall
Signor
Roberto Vanni
Signor Vanni
Signorina Lina Amiano
Carmen
Faust
Pietro Giuggia
Pietro da Ru
Isidore Price
M. E. Agnew
C. Chantereau
Flegier
Rossini
Grace G. Miles
Roxbury Ladies Night by Roxbury Council and Royal Arcanum
The annual ladies night at the Guild Hall drew members and friends last evening. P G R Tierney of Harvard Council attended among many others at the event.
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Roxbury Council
Royal Arcanum
Guild Hall
P. G. R. Tierney
Harvard Council
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Jie
Vorenberg’s
Thompson's Spa
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Ogci
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Peruna
J. W. Glenister
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