Woodward Accuses Gould and Nicoll with Wider Allegations
In a sensational suit against Howard Gould and De Lacey Nicoll, William Carroll Woodward’s lawyers caution details are unproved. He alleges a prominent police official sought to frighten him from the city and threats of extradition in connection with a London crime. A key witness, Chandler A. Oakes of 50 Pine Street, says Gould and Nicoll offered $250000 for facts Woodward could obtain.
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New York
William Carroll Woodward
Howard Gould
de Lancey Nicoll
Woodward
Sheldon & Gates
London
Gould
Nicoll
Chandler A. Oakes
Pine Street
Oakes
Warships Will Fight in Sky Next Predicts Bell
London reports Dr. Alexander G. Bell predicts aerial warfare will yield flying battleships and rapid global travel. He aims to test a machine at Cape Breton Island this summer, hoping to fly at 10 to 15 miles an hour and improve safety before faster flight.
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Alexander Graham Bell
London
Alexander G. Bell
Oxford
New York
America
Cape Breton Island
Major Darwin argues against municipal ownership at Harvard
Major Leonard Darwin delivered his third lecture in Emerson Hall at Harvard, contending that municipal ownership fosters corruption not its cure. He argued private franchises invite fewer abuses than city managed services, citing Thames steamers and city monopolies to show higher wages and unchecked pricing under public control.
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Leonard Darwin
Emerson Hall
Harvard
England
Major Darwin
Great Britain
Thames
London
Officer Hourihan Ousted for On Duty Intoxication
Commissioner O'Meara dismisses Patrolman James J. Hourihan of East Dedham station for intoxication on duty. The general order notes two defenses offered for Hourihan, sickness and extra strike duty, but rules out misconduct as a valid excuse. Hourihan had no duty for 17 hours before patrolling and admits time spent at home.
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James J. Hourihan
Dedham Street
O’meara
Police Department
Hourihan
Kidney Remedy Promoted in Free Trial Mail Offer
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a free by mail trial kidney remedy. It claims the medicine cures kidney trouble and related symptoms, with patient testimonials describing dizziness, back ache, and improved strength, urging readers to try Swamp Root to aid natural healing.
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A. L. Walker
Boulevard Place
Atlanta
Bright
Galltliliwss
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer
Mrs Swan Files $25,000 Attachment and Seeks Custody
Mrs Adam Swan of 69 Hancock Street files a $25,000 attachment against husband Joseph W. Swan master steerer of Everett. She also has a pending libel for divorce and seeks custody of their son Robert G. Swan. Swan says she left after an argument and denies knowing of any divorce suit.
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Everett
Adam 5S. Swan
Hancock Street
Joseph W. Swan
Robert G. Swan
Adams. Swan
Adams to Sue France for Vessel Seized in 1798
Brooks Adams of 229 Beacon Street pursues a long standing suit against the French government for the 1798 seizure of the schooner Endeavor by a French privateer off Florida. He gathers evidence, plans to visit Washington and France, and cites a new Congress act allowing proof submission to support his claim.
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Adams
France
Brooks Adams
Beacon Street
Endeavor
Florida
Post
Congress
Washington
Miss Lee of Malden Chosen for Boston Probation Post
Miss Elizabeth A. Lee of 42 Park Street Malden has been appointed assistant probation officer of the Boston Municipal Court. Born in Malden 30 years ago and educated in public schools, she previously worked as a bookkeeper at City Hall assessor’s office and as district stenographer for the Associated Charities. She directed Roxbury Neighborhood House Club for three years and has volunteered as probation officer at the Municipal Court for three years. She begins her new duties May 1.
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Malden
Elizabeth A. Lee
Park Street
Boston
First Cold Tablet Listed as Bromo Quinine Remedy
Describes a white package Cold Tablet with black and red lettering and the signature of E. W. Grove. Noting that bromine quinine brand names may mislead buyers. Priced at 26 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Reunion and Dinner of 20 Light Battery Veterans
Veterans of the Second Light Battery M. V. M. Association held their 43d annual reunion and dinner at the Quincy House. Sixteen members attended and elected officers: W. P. Innis president, C. A. Munson vice-president, W. B. Simmons secretary and treasurer.
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M. V. M. Association
Quincy House
W. P. Innis
C. A. Munson
W. BE. Simmons
Hood’s Tooth Powder and Dyspeplets Advertised
Sugary coated dyspeptic tablets promise relief from stomach air and indigestion with a 10 cent price. Hood’s Tooth Powder touted as antiseptic and germicidal, preserving teeth from infancy to old age in an enamelled can costing 25 cents.
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Hood
Will of Charlestown Policeman Doyle Is Probed
The will of John H. Doyle a former Charlestown police officer who died last October leaving 50 000 to 75 000 in estate was approved by Judge McKim in probate court. John J Feeney opposed probating alleging undue influence citing three sisters Elizabeth J Hannah L Doyle and Mrs Thomas Malloy and questioning witnesses who had not known Doyle before the signing.
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John H. Doyle
Charlestown
McKim
John J. Feeney
Elizabeth J
Hannah L. Doyle
Thomas Malloy
East Boston raid suspects await next court date
Twenty six men aged 20 to 65 were arrested Sunday night at the Old Chapel 427 Bennington Street East Boston for gaming equipment found there. They appeared in East Boston district court and had their cases continued to Thursday amid a large raid on Noddle Island.
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Noddle Island
Roslindale May Party and Dance Next Friday
The Roslindale May Party and Dance of Division 47 AOH Roslindale will be held next Friday evening May 3 in Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain. Committee members include Thomas Clements Charles J Walsh Charles Callahan Patrick Malic Peter Touhey and Joseph M Travers.
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Roslindale
Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain
Thomas Clements
Charles J. Walsh
Charles Callahan
Patrick Malic
Peter Touhey
Joseph M. Travers
Quincy Carpenters Vote to Refuse Work for Unsigned Contractors
At a Quincy union carpenters meeting it was voted to refuse to work for all contractors who do not sign the new agreement by Wednesday. The current schedule expires May 1 and most master carpenters have already signed.
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Quincy
Irate father causes arrest in age dispute marriage
Milford April 29 John J Gaffney of this city was arrested by his father in law on a charge of falsely swearing to his wife Emma Grants age. Grant alleges Emma 16 at betrothal and 19 per Gaffney wife asserted. The couple married after a church service and reception interrupted by officers. Gaffney pleaded not guilty and was bailed. The case was continued in local court.
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Milford
Benedict John J. Gaffney
John Grant
Mendon
Gaffney
Emma Grant
E. W. Whitney
William J. Kemp
J. E. Swift
Hopedale
President asks Hagerman to resign as New Mexico governor
A Washington dispatch reports the President accepted without delay Herbert J. Hagerman's resignation as Governor of New Mexico. The letter states the resignation is accepted forthwith and will take effect when Hagerman receives the notice.
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New Mexico
Washington
Herbert J. Hagerman
Hagerman
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