Readville Pool Gambling Claims Prompt Governor Action
Alfred F. Kinney, a Boston representative, delivers pool betting evidence from Readville to Governor Bates amid a controversy sparked by Fred C. Gilpatric. Kinney cites tickets from Readville and Saugus and presses the governor to reveal who can override his orders. Gilpatric accuses a $2500 corruption fund backing pool sellers. Kinney cites police inaction and questions the governor’s stance, urging transparent enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred IF. Kinn
Boston
Readville
Bates
Fred C. Gilpatric
Commonwealth
Mr. Kinney
Chief Wade
Kinney
Saugus
Crane
John L. Bates
Pittsfield
Wendell Hotel
Boug Pool
Wade St
Alfred F. Kinney
Vapure
Apresnor
Gilpatric
Wade
Massachusetts
Fred Co. Gilpatric
Rehoboth
Jeffries
Corbett
Officer Rescues Tramp From Five-Story Fire at Thayer Street
In a South End blaze at 382 Thayer Street the fire started near the boiler room and engulfed a five story brick building occupied by G. W. McAuley. Officer Corser sounded the alarm and carried a smoke-blanketed tramp to safety before returning for him, but the man vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Tng
Thayer Street
G. W. McAuley
Corser
Ide Succeeds Taft as Philippines Vice Governor
President Roosevelt announced Henry C. Ide, a Philippine Commission member, would be named vice governor of the Philippines succeeding General Luke E. Wright who becomes Governor General. Ide is held in high esteem by the President and War Department officials.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Henry C. Ide
Philippine Commission
The
Philippines
Luke EB. Wright
Ide
War Department
Thieves Grab Purse From Woman in Cambridge
Mrs. George B. Holahan reports two youths aged about 16 and 19 snatched her purse on Washington Street near Columbia. They fled with $15.30 in cash, 30 cents, a door key, and two theatre tickets. The incident occurred last night at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
George B. Holahan
Washington Court
Washington Street
Columbia Street
Warrants Issued for Illegal Voters in Both Parties
Warrants are out for arrest of several individuals who illegally registered as voters. Inspectors have the warrants and are acting on both Democratic and Republican party cases. The warrants target members from both parties.
Shell Almost Hits Steamer at Fort Warren
Passengers aboard the Prince George of the Nova Scotia line observed rifle practice from Fort Warren as its 10 inch guns fired over harbor waters. A shot narrowly missed the vessel by about 30 feet, throwing a water spout high into the air while other ships, including the Commonwealth and the Sachem, passed safely downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Prince George
Nova Scotia
Boston
United States
Fort Warren
Commonwealth
Boy Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Fall
March Forrest a 12 year old boy from 27 East Springfield street is in City Hospital in critical condition with a fractured collar bone and brain concussion after a bicycle accident on Washington near Dale street at 7 30 last evening.
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March Forrest
East
Springfield Street
City Hospital
Washington
Dale Street
Lodger Turmoil Ends With Injuries at Wilkes Street
Alexander Thompson of 1 Wilkes street was involved in a dispute with other lodgers over a pint of beer. He was thrown down stairs and kicked in the head, receiving a fractured nose a lacerated right eye and head contusions at City Hospital.
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Alexander Thompson
Wilkes Street
City Hospital
Labor Day Plans By Local Unions Set For Parade Banquet
The Labor Day committee of the Painters and Decorators' Union arranged Labor Day events. About 1500 uniformed members will parade and then attend a banquet in Faneuil Hall. Stone Masons Local Union 9 also planned a collation and entertainment after the parade.
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The
Painters and Decorators’ Union
Faneuil Hall
Patrolman Gould Injured in Fall During Arrest at Main Street
Patrolman D. H. Gould of Division 15 was treated at the Relief hospital for a sprained wrist leg and back after slipping on the sidewalk in front of 288 Main Street while making an arrest around 6 19 last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Gould
Division 15
Relief Hospital
Main Street
Reliance Dominates Shamrock in 15 Mile King Arthur Cup Race
The Reliance out sailed out pointed and outfooted Shamrock III by a wide margin in 15 miles windward and return. The chase ended with the defender finishing 6 minutes 45 seconds behind the time limit as Shamrock III failed to cross the line before the gun.
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Herreshoff Wonder
Shamrock
Fife
Wringe
Reliance
Anish
Shamrock III
Wringe Beaten as Shamrock III Loses Windward Battle
Aug 27 report from New York describes Captain Wringe and Shamrock III defeated in the windward start of the race series. Captain Barr on Reliance held the windward position for 15 minutes, then built a clear early lead as the boats crossed the line and contended for the run home amid a southeast four knot breeze.
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Reliance
Navigator
New York
Thomas
Wringe
Shamrock
Sir Thomas Lipton
Barr
Thomas Lipton
Great Britain
Warships Ordered to Beirut by United States
The President directs ships to Beirut at once and orders the instruction to be carried out exactly as issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Turkish Officers Recalled Over Krushevo Outrages
Forty Turkish officers are ordered to return to Constantinople to answer for the outrages committed at Krushevo. This action comes as part of inquiries into the incident and underscores ongoing disciplinary measures within the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krushevo
Constantinople
U S Gunboat Moves to Genoa and Beirut Dims Turish Tensions
Citing the assassination of Vice-Consul Magerssen in Beirout, President Roosevelt orders the European squadron to Beirut as a precaution. The United States seeks protection for its officials and will press Turkey for punishment once facts are confirmed. The Machias sails to Genoa and returns to Villefranche as needed.
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Cotton
Villefranche Nice
South France
United States
Machias
Genoa
Villefranche
Leishman
State Department
Department
Roosevelt
Turkey
Hay
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
Magelssen
Beirut
Magerssen
Beirout
Adrianople Revolution Warns Turkish Beys On Property Safety
A manifesto from Adrianople’s revolutionary committee assures Turkish Beys they face no risk to property as the movement seeks liberty from a government deemed intolerable to Christians and Muslims. Constantinople reports the Porte fears the uprising near the sultan’s capital more than the Monastir revolt, with Uskub being rapidly mobilized and all available forces pressed into service.
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Sofia
Adrianople
Constantinople
Porte
Monastir
Vilayet
Uskub
Massacre Fear Looms Over Europeans in European Turkey
A Daily Mail dispatch from Uskub reports Turkish bitterness toward Europeans and a belief that European aggression could trigger a massacre of Europeans in European Turkey. The danger of an Albanian uprising with only 10,000 Turkish troops left adds to the looming threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonsdon
Daily Mail
Uskub
Europe
Turkey
Albania
Governors and Crane staff stage playful Stockbridge baseball game
In Stockbridge a playful nine formed by Governor Bates and ex Governor Crane plus guests played a countryside match against their staff. Ex Governor Crane and Judge Dewey featured in the fielding antics, with Bates stealing home and multiple ribbing moments. The 3 to 1 final left Bates cheerful as Crane Jr. led a spirited effort and wine-and-dine followed back in Stockbridge.
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Pittsfield
Bates
Crane
Stockbridge
McNamara
Colonel Gilson
Judge Dewey
Charley Quirk
Dewey
Major Hagar
Lenox
Winthrop M. Crane
Governors and Council
Winthrop Crane
Colt
Te Staff
Colonel Hawkins
Proctor
Gihon
Police Board
Major Colt
Mason
Jerry
Colonel Williams
Lajoie
Crane, Jr
Win
Major Proctor
Frank Hurtubis
General Brigham
Waterloo
Quirk
Billy Davis
Hagar
Brigham
Hurtubis
Davis
Hamlin
Councillor Robinson
St ‘x
Jubis
Win Crane
McNam
Roxb
Mwo
Boston
Lap Monument
Gibson
Ringer
W. N Tubis
MeNa Davis
M Brigham T
Re Stockbridge
Tonic River
Anson Estate
Aspinwall
Governor Bages
Lebanon
Fire engines rout priests at French monastery siege
In Les Sables d Olonne the Redemptorist Fathers evacuated after a four hour siege. Soldiers police and firemen surrounded the building at 3 AM. Barricades were forced, missiles flew from windows, and church defenders hid on the roof until water hoses ended the stand. Several arrests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Les Sables
Olonne
Department of
Vendee
Pistol Shit Scare Burglars Rage Through 1747 Commonwealth Area
At 3 o clock this morning burglars forced entry amid a fusillade of revolver shots startling a sleeping resident in the 1747 Commonwealth area. Police arrived after a phone call but the suspects fled before officers could identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carling
Commonwealth Area
Alderman’s son to receive medal for saving boy
In Malden on August 27, Ern Dev will be awarded a medal by the Massachusetts Humane Society for rescuing a boy from drowning, honoring his brave action and the swift response in a local incident.
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Malden
John M. Dev
Chusetts Humane Society
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Tramp
Taft
Wright
Leeward
Pmelante Veciceus Ie
Uae
Shamrock Tiii
James Burton
Fy-Gov
Colonel Proctor
Williams
Hawkins
Inj
Jerry McNamara
Fraedjigut
Ernest
Syra
Rhores
Piraeus
Seirout
Alexandre
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