Police close in on Allen in embezzlement case
Boston police claim a swift capture of Willard S. Allen, wanted for embezzling between 100000 and 125000 from the New England Preachers' Aid Society. Inspectors Morrisey Burke pursue him from Montreal to Chicago with officers stationed in a city where he may appear. Allen previously mortgaged property and borrowed 8000, while ties to a missing brother also surface. A related case recalls Charles F. Allen, once a tailor, who fled to Buenos Aires 1885 amid forged notes. he is still sought under extradition rules as discussions among Methodist ministers proceed.
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Boston and Albanys Blow at Unions Transferring Shops
Worcester, Aug 10 The Boston and Albany road struck a deadly blow to labor unions by moving its Springfield workshops and plant to Worcester. Officials say they grew tired of unions tyranny and will relocate to hire workers without labor trouble, aiming to avoid strikes and disputes.
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Worcester To House Boston & Albany Power Shops
Boston officials announce Worcester will be headquarters for motive power and machine shops on the Boston & Albany division of the New York Central railroad. Two contracts for a roundhouse and machine shops in Springfield are abrogated, driven by machinists strike and labor concerns. Arbitration offers have been made, with Vice President Van Etten willing to meet Machinists Union leaders.
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Macedonians Rise Against Turkey as War Clouds Grow
London Aug 10 A general uprising of the Macedonians against Turkey is announced by Macedonian leaders in a manifesto to the powers. The Balkans war cloud has burst and a great European war is feared. Russia seeks satisfaction for the murder of its consul at Monastir with possible entry into a struggle to dismantle the Turkish empire in Europe and control the Black Sea. Bulgarians reportedly show active sympathy with the Macedonians, making a broader conflict likely unless reforms are forced on Turkey.
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Washburn Urges Fund to Restore Preachers' Aid Society
George F. Washburn, president of the Boston Methodist Social Union, urged New England Methodists to raise 75000 to restore funds misused by Treasurer Allen. He called on churches and individuals to pledge amounts by January 1, 1904 and urged contacting Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst to set up the machinery for restoration.
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Zion’s Herald
Boston
Cunard Announces Winter Mediterranean Service From Boston
The Cunard Steamship Company will inaugurate a winter Mediterranean service to and from Boston using the twin screw steamships Carpathia and Aurania. Schedules start late in October with calls at Gibraltar Genoa Palermo Trieste Fiume and possibly Algiers. Round trip tickets will be issued and passengers may remain aboard or be taken by rail to England and return from Liverpool to Boston or New York.
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Escape of Somerville Man From Worcester Insane Asylum
Thomas P. O Neil of Somerville escaped from the Worcester Insane Asylum prompting a citywide alarm. The giant man over six feet tall and near 200 pounds faced assault charges on a 12 year old, was taken violently insane in court, and required three officers to control him.
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Thomas P. O'Neil
Somerville
Worcester
O'Neil
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Quiets Nerves for Restful Sleep
An presented tonic claim that Horsford’s Acid Phosphate helps quiet nerves nourish the body and induce refreshing sleep as a wholesome bedtime aid.
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Miss Anna Jewett Says Father John’s Medicine Helped
Miss Anna R. Jewett of Taunton Massachusetts testifies that Father John’s Medicine cured her father’s consumption and she reports it worked wonders for him.
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Anna R. Jewett
Taunton
Mass
Father John
Work stopped on Springfield engine house amid strike
Boston and Albany officials halted all work on the new West Springfield engine house as machinists’ strike tension grows. They plan to move the project to Worcester where union trouble is less, and reduce West Springfield shop activity to a minimum.
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Boston & Albany
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Arbitration in B A strike discussed by Barry and Palmer
Richard F. Barry and Albert Palmer, members of the Massachusetts Board of, take up arbitration in the ongoing B and A strike. The talks aim to avert further disruption and reach a settlement acceptable to both sides.
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Albert Palmer
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Stow Dies From Wound in Buffalo Filicide Case
Kent Stow, who shot and killed his wife Pauline, died at the hospital hours after the incident in Buffalo New York. The couple’s baby was returned to its mother before Stow obtained a revolver and shot himself, dying shortly before 7 PM.
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Kent Stow's Elopement Motive Revealed at United States Hotel
Charles Stow, Kent Stow’s second cousin, testified last evening at the United States Hotel claiming Kent suffered temporary insanity from malaria fever and had no prior signs of insanity. He described the elopement as a boyish caper and noted Kent’s ample wealth and past purchases for comfort and pleasure. He recalled Kent meeting Pauline Brown while a student at the Institute of Technology here.
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Identification of Albany train body as S A Cozad
A Chicago identified the body found Sunday night atop a baggage car of the Albany train bound for South Station as S A Cozad of Buffalo New York. Cozad and a Cleveland companion traveled from St Louis toward the east. The companion, who reached Worcester later, identified the body in Boston after reading the Post story.
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Textile workers resume duty as strike eases
About 12,000 textile operatives reported for duty across mills in Philadelphia today, with a similar number expected tomorrow signaling a first major break in the strike that began June 1. Strikers who quit the fight include cloth weavers loom fixers beamers and twisters, seeking a 55 hour week for 60 hours pay, while manufacturers offered no concessions.
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Trains Fire Tragedy in Paris Metro Kills Many
In Paris on August 11 eighty two bodies were recovered from burning Metropolitan electric railway cars, with the death toll estimated at ninety. At Menilmontant a five minute headway train broke down, caught fire after being pushed, while a crowded train reached Les Couronnes. Firemen flooded the tunnel by 3 am and recovered corpses, as crowds gathered and authorities struggled to access the smoke filled tunnel.
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Burglary Reported at 174 Harvard Street Brookline
Police report another Brookline burglary between last Thursday and yesterday. Victim Mrs. Julia Cram of the lower flat at 174 Harvard Street found entry gained by forcing a window. Loss includes a small silver cream pitcher and six silver plated knives amid several recent break ins in Brookline.
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Transfer of Cambridge Fire Captains Today
Cambridge firemen have sought a shake up for months. Today orders go out for Captain John T. McNamee of Ladder 1 and Captain Cutler Bose of Ladder 2 to exchange places. The transfer takes effect at noon.
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John T. McNamee
Cutler Bose
Humbert Family Trial Resumes as Therese Causes Scene
The Humbert fraud case in Paris returns to court with a large crowd. Mme Therese Humbert created several interruptions while Judge Bonnet pressed to examine Frederic Humbert. she declared she would explain where the millions are.
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Humbert
Crawford
Mme
Therese Humbert
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Therese
Miullions
Boston Area Weather Forecast Brief
Fair weather expected in Boston and nearby areas with light southwest winds. Tuesday and Wednesday appear mainly fair with a chance of showers late Tuesday in northern sections, followed by cooler conditions Wednesday as winds shift from fresh south to west.
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Macedonian Leaders Urge Powers on Uprising
Delegates of the Macedonian committee in Sofia appeal to international representatives, urging action after Muslim persecution provoked a Christian rising in Macedonia and Adrianople. They demand a Christian governor general and a joint permanent administrative board to enforce reforms, with Europe informed of the crisis.
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Boston Defeats Phillies in 7-2 Triumph at Huntington
More than 10,000 fans watched Boston strengthen its hold on first place as Cy Young dominated Philadelphia. Eddie Plank held firm for three innings, but Boston answered with three runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth aided by Collins and Freeman triples and by errors from Murphy and Powers. Parent scored in the eighth as Boston rapped out seven runs with flawless defense. Young went seven innings without allowing a visitor to reach first base, while adding two sharp singles.
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