Summer cottages burned in Boston area fire
The Rothenberg cottage at 913 Boylston Street Boston suffered total loss with $10 000 damage. George E Brigham Jamaica Plain and Cutler F E cottage owners faced considerable damage. Other cottages in Newton and Jamaica Plain sustained minor to moderate damage from flames and scorching with totals ranging from $100 to $2000. A barn also half burned owned by Julius G Rothenberg.
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Julius G. Rothenberg
Boylston Street
Boston
Brigham
George E. Brigham
Jamaica Plain
Norman
Newton
Keyes
George L. Keyes
Sullivan
W. H. Sullivan
Richards
W. S. Richards
Cutler
F. E. Cutler
Fire sweeps Allerton Heights cottages in Hull blaze
A dramatic Hull fire destroyed one cottage and gutted another with five more damaged as a northwest wind spread burning brands for a mile. Residents faced the worst scare in years as flames threatened most of Allerton Heights. Continued on Page 3-Second Column.
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Hull
Allerton Heights
Chase's Will Filed Revealing Major Salvation Army Bequest
The will of Caleb Chase of Chase & Sanborn, who died in late November, was filed in Suffolk Probate Court. The Salvation Army received the largest public bequest of 15000 dollars, reflecting Chase's lifelong interest in their work.
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Caleb Chase
Chase & Sanborn
Suffolk County
Salvation Army
Chase
Charitable Gifts Boost Harwich Churches and Local Groups
The churches and poor departments of Harwich receive 80000 dollars, with over 100000 dollars to be distributed among those connected with him in business and faithful to his interests. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company gets funds to aid those in temporary need.
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Harwich
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Sultans Aide Assassinated in Constantinople
In Constantinople on December 3 two unidentified officers killed General Ismail Mahir aide de camp to the Sultan. He was shot eight times and died. The police say the crime was not political though the public disagrees, and Mahir, once a Young Turks foe, had investigated army revolutions last May.
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Constantinople
Ismail Mahir
Mahir
Young Turks Committee
Woman Testifies on Utah Wool Growers Under Wilson Tariff
Mrs. E Bonnemort of Utah appeared before the ways and means committee to describe the hardships faced by Utah wool growers under the Wilson tariff law. She spoke about the impact on the wool industry and the difficulties arising from tariff provisions.
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Washington
E. Bonnemort
Utah
Ways and Means Committee
Tariff Hearings Extend Through Short Session
Democratic and Republican members clash over tariffs as hearings on the wool and lead schedules continue. Chairman Payne contemplates subpena authority. J W Van Cleave expected to testify amid mixed witness responses. Hearings extend to December 19 with additional sessions planned during the short session of Congress.
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Bonnemort
Payne
Congress
New Ways and Means
House
Herbert Miles
National Association of Manufacturers
Schdule
Ex-Speaker James J. Myers Robbed in Cambridge
The Hon. James J. Myers ex-Speaker of the House was robbed on a Cambridge street car bound for Harvard square. Two young men crowded him and stole a pocketbook with $12 and other papers. Myers gave chase for about 200 yards before the thieves escaped.
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James J. Myers
House of Representatives
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Myers
Boston
Harvard
Square
Mr. Myers
Deaths in Dynamite Blast at Manchester Work Site
Two workmen, John Baker and Deglan Walsh, were killed by a premature stick of dynamite while laying a water main at the Philip Dexter estate in Manchester. Baker died instantly. Walsh died en route to care. A third worker, Jacob Haskell, was uninjured. Baker and Walsh were longtime locals with large families.
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Philip Dexter
John Baker
Deglan Walsh
Baker
Walsh
Jacob Haskell
Essex County Club
North Shore Colony
Roosevelt Sends Harvard Coach Haughton a Congratulatory Letter
Malden High School weighs playing only class basketball games while Boston schools vow strict adherence to basketball rules this season. Tech to decide today on a varsity baseball team for next year. A A mails entry blanks for its indoor meet.
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Haughton
Harvard
Malden
Boston
Tech
Hi. A. A
Pigs on island cited as better cared for than reform school boys
An investigating committee told the Common Council last night that pigs on Rainsford Island are better cared for than the boys at the reform school. Mayor Hibbard and the Finance Commission were sharply scored at the meeting. Councilman Goodwin urged appointing a guardian for the mayor if he fails to stay in his office and attend to business.
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Rainsford Island
Common Council
Reform School
Hibbard
Finance Commission
Goodwin
Rainsford Island inquiry probes child welfare and housing
A Boston committee commends Rainsford Island work with 140 boys amid praise for superintendent but condemns unsafe aging conditions. The 81 year old former pest house uses unsuitable workshops in decaying space, while Putnam and Friedman argue costs drop to about $2 per week at Lyman School.
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Putnam
Friedman
Rainsford
Lyman School For
Westboro
Boston
Augustus D. McClean
John L. Donovan
James J. Moore
Frank A. Goodwin
Leo McCullough
Arrest of Pepperell youth in bank burglary probe
Albert Bailey, a Pepperell youth with a prior prison record, was arrested by Chief Tarbell in connection with the First National Bank safe robbery. Police say he may not have taken part in the crime which netted about $15,000, and he will have a chance to explain his link to a bottle of sweet oil found with other seized bottles from a Lowell druggist.
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East Pepperell
Albert Bailey
Pepperell
Tarbell
First National Bank
Lowell
Giant Lyn n wood chopper injured by flying cinder on train
Amos Tower of Peabody, a 6 foot 3 inch 390 pound wood chopper, was struck by a one pound cinder hurled through a train window on the Lynn marshes while a Boston to Lynn passenger train passed. He was unconscious and taken to Lynn Hospital for treatment.
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Lynn
Amos Tower
Peabody
Lynn Marshes
Tower
Boston
Lynn Hospital
Docks in Flames Threaten Grand Trunk Plant
A blaze in the freight shed of No. 1 dock at Grand Trunk Elevator Co in Portland Maine spread to No. 2 dock within half an hour. A strong westerly wind fanned the flames and menaced all eight docks of the plant.
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Portland
Grand Trunk Elevator Company
Major City Dock Fire Triggers Relocation Efforts
A two-stage alarm system followed by a general alarm prompted help from Lewiston Bath and Biddeford as freight sheds on docks one and two burned fiercely. Steamers Cervona Cornishman and a whaleback were tied at the docks though spared. Cornishman warped clear while conveyors near the elevators were torn down to halt spread.
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Lewiston
Bath
Biddeford
No. 1
No. 2
Cervona
Thomson
12 Are Slain in Hauti Riots
Port au Prince rocked by riots after Nord Alexis fled. Looting and clashes spread through the night as General Poidevin’s hastily formed force fired into the mob, killing 12 and wounding many before order was restored.
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Hauti
Port AU Prince
Nord Alexis
Duguay Trouin
Poidevin
Public safety committee formed as city quiets
A committee of prominent military leaders organized to bolster safety as scores of citizens arm to aid loyal troops. The American, French and German ministers agree to order maintenance with a warning of landing forces if disorders resume. The Eagle and Sceylla reinforced by dawn. Lord Alexis, 90, faced foes with vigor before accepting French protection.
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Eagle
Sceylla
Lord Alexis
M. Carteron
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