Rupert gang raids tied to Bennington arrests noted
Daniel Brockway of Sunderland, an Rupert outlaw, is jailed in Bennington after a pursuit ending in Tinmouth Rutland county. Constable A C Mason of Pawlet escorted Brockway and led to the capture of Tavinia Lanphair, 18, who directed the gang’s raids on Rupert area farmers. Reed, Ross, and Merritt Reed are linked to earlier incidents with Reed armed during the raid. Ross previously resided in Bennington. Brockway, a Sunderland resident, had no prior notable police record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Daniel Brockway
Sunderland
Rupert
Tinmouth
Rutland County
Brockway
A. C. Mason
Pawlet
Tavinia Lan
Manchester
Dorset
Reed
Ross
Putnam House
Troy
N. Y
Merritt Reed
Windsor
Navy Darling
Abandoned schooner Northern Eagle saved at sea near Cape Cod
The Northern Eagle drifted ashore on Peaked Hill bar with a crewless deck. The M. Madeline found and towed the derelict toward Boston after spotting it near Highland Light, then followed it to safe harbor as the owners await prize or insurance settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
M. Madeline
Massachusetts Bay
Peaked Hill Bar
Roland Brewer
Post
Boston
Highland Light
Stephen Hill
Clement Spanks
Michael O’brien
Joseph L. Rose
Minot
Simeon McLeod
Aleck
Northern Eagle
Clement Shanks
Michael O'Brien
Joseph Rose
Equitable Officials Sued In Public Interest Action
The state suit names Henry C. Haarstick David H. Moffatt and Henry R. Winthrop as defendants with Edward Harriman serving summons. The 21 section complaint seeks removal of suspected directors, restitution of misused funds, and a board election to fill vacancies. The case targets Equitable Life Assurance Society and argues for profits to be credited to current policyholders. The Attorney General says action is in the public interest under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Harriman
Japan
James H. Hyde
Frick Committee
Hendricks
Mayer
State of
New York
Ife
Mercantile Safe Deposit Company
Equitable Society
James HW. Hyde
James W. Alexander
Gage FE. Tarbell
Missouri Safe Deposit Company
Equitable
Safe Deposit Company
Sauitable
Hartford Worcester Fast Trolley Plan Aims at New Rail Link
The article reports on a planned fast trolley line to connect Hartford and Worcester with Shaw interests driving construction. It details expected route, cost near 38 million dollars, a three hour Hartford to Worcester ride, and a Boston to Hartford through fare of 1.30, plus how merges and trackage rights will work.
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Hartford
Worcester
Boston & Worcester
Boston
New York
Shaw Interests
James F. Shaw
Congress Street
Worcester & Hartford
Hartford & Worcester Street Railway
Hartford & Worcester
East Springfield
Springfield
Boston & Worcester and
Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company
Lake Quinsigamond
Spencer
Creditors object to Colton discharge in insolvency case
Frank Shumway Colton of Lynn, a young broker with about 150000 in debts and 50000 in assets, faced objections to discharge from the Insolvency Court by creditors Enedon Fritz, Sarah B. Fales and C Frank Porter. The objections prevent discharge pending a merits hearing after ten days to file statements. Colton had run a brokerage in Boston as F S Colton & Co before failing and petitioning into bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shumway Colton
Lynn
Enedon Fritz
Sarah B. Fales
C. Frank Porter
Mr. Colton
Colton
Boston
F. S. Colton & Co
Woman shot in brain by son in law remains bedridden
Springfield reports Mrs. Elmira Farrow, shot through the brain by William R. Labelle last February, remains unable to speak or move much. Doctors say the wound may cause her death at any time, though she may live longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Elmira Farrow
William R. Labelle
W. R. Weiser
Hussey defends gravel sale tied to Waters River bridge
Danvers July 31. William Penn Hussey, chief inspector on the stalled Waters River bridge project, admits selling gravel to contractor Fitzgibbon at a reduced price. He says the deal was personal, not county business, and asserts the public funds were not involved. He pressured officials to push a new bridge after prior derailments.
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Danvers
Waters River
William Penn Hussey
Hussey
Ricker
Fitzgibbon
Bates
Boston & Northern Railroad
Sullivan
Wallace Bates
Lynn
Guy Ricker
Con
Raccvor Fitzgibbon
Mr. Hussey
Boston Post
H’m
Fines for Back Bay Gamblers at Roxbury Court
In Roxbury Court Judge Bolster fined gambling participants at 2% Bickerstaff Street Back Bay. Men using fictitious names pleaded guilty and were fined 20 dollars each. spectators fined 5 dollars. Allison Newhall fined 70 dollars for gaming and maintaining the house. Two girls present were not arraigned. All fines paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Bickerstaff Street
Back Bay
Bolster
Allison Newhall
Maryland First To Enter New Dry Dock
The armored cruiser Maryland, anchored in the inner harbor, sailed to Provincetown but is ordered to return by week’s end to enter the Charlestown navy yard’s new dry dock. She is chosen to dedicate the $1 250 000 masonry structure as the most available larger warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Provincetown
Charlestown Navy Yard
Peace envoys arrival stirs Portsmouth as hotels fill
The Russian and Japanese envoys prepare for peace talks in Portsmouth with suites arranged for three weeks or more. City officials vow full hospitality to honor New Hampshire while rumors of a tense, strategic meeting spread. Some Russian envoys may come mainly for observation, while Japanese officials plan to press for credentials. Sailors formerly with the Dolphin roam the town as accommodations near capacity and the city buzzes with anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
New England
Post
United States
Dolphin
More Aid for Poor Mother in Newton
The Newton Post report on the Dow family’s hardship spurred acts of charity. Wealthy local women visited the Dow home at Watertown Street, promising ongoing assistance to support the widowed mother and her five children until she can work again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Dow
Watertown Street
Gibson
South Boston woman implicated in liquor store robbery plot
In South Boston Court Mary McDonough admitted that Joseph F. Duffy and Joseph McHugh robbed Nicholas Harlan Co. of cigars liquor and money last Thursday night while she watched the premises. She was discharged but the men were held for the grand jury under $500 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary McDonough
Joseph F. Duffy
Joseph McHugh
Nicholas Harlan & Co
British squadron sails for United States in September
The British second cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenburg will sail on September 10 for the United States, with a first call at Quebec, according to a dispatch from Gibraltar dated July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Prince Louis of Battenburg
United States
Quebec
Rosen Delivers Informal Talk With Roosevelt on Peace Envoys
Baron Rosen of Russia, newly allied with M. Witte, visited Sagamore Hill to brief the President on the Washington peace conference. The luncheon included plans to introduce Witte informally before the Mayflower reception for envoys and their suites next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Econfrere
M. Witte
Europe
Baron Rosen
Baron Komura
Takahira
Roosevelt
Long Island
New York
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Baron Roserpeat M. Witte
Yster Bay
Rosen
British Demand Russia Pay Damages for Sunk Steamers
In the House of Lords Lord Lansdowne states Britain will press compensation claims for the owners and crews of the St. Kilda and Ikhona, sunk by Russian auxiliary cruisers after the Sea of Japan battle, regardless of prize court findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Russia
St. Kilda
Ikhona
Sea of Japan
Japanese Attache Presented at War Department
Washington July 3. Mr Hioki secretary of the Japanese legation acting as charge presented Colonel Kh Y Tachabani new military attache. Tachabani will depart for New York Wednesday to advise Japanese members of the peace conference at Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hioki
Legation
Takahira
State
War Departments
Kh. Y Tachabani
Tachabani
New York
Portsmouth
Andover Youth Weds Actress From Canobie Lake Park
In Andover July 31 a local youth, H. Barton son of Mr and Mrs E Barton, married Alice M Breckett daughter of Mrs Antoinette Breckett of Revere. Both 20. The ceremony was in Haverhill with Morton manager acting as best man and a company bridesmaid. The couple planned a reunion at Hampton Beach after a visit to Canobie Lake Park.
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Andover
Canobie Lake Park
H. Barton
E. BR. Barton
Elm Street
Alice M. Breckett
Antoinette Breckett
Garfield Avenue
Revere
Haverhill
Morton
Tyer Rubber Company
Young Barton
Post
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Alexander H. Ross
Margaret Street
Cambridge
A. H. Ross
Vermont
Equitable Officials
Henry C. Haarstick, David H. Moffatt and
Henry R. Winthrop
The
Depew Company
Depew Improvement Company
State of New York
Chauncey, M. Depew
Insurance Department
Depew
National Bank of Commerce
Mercantile Trust Company
Equitable Trust Company
Commercial Trust Company
Philadelphia
Banks
SAR
New Dry Dock
Tremont St
TM Tae
South Boston
Raffles
WAR Department
Andover Youth
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