Portland Man Commits Suicide at Preble House
Edwin Elder twenty year old son of William Elder a Boston bank teller shot himself in the head at the Preble House Portland after checking in under a false name. He left a note to relatives saying they were not to blame and indicating he would be missed, with the police and hospital awaiting updates on his condition.
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Portland
Edwin Elder
William E. Elder
National Revere Banig
Boston
Preble
John Vose
New York
White
Mr. White
Maine Gerrérel
Witham
Well Known in Newton
Newton reports William Elder and family in West Newton. Young Elder, a 23 year old who attended the Institute of Colong and Naval Academy at Annapolis, left home Saturday to visit Newtonville but did not go there. His whereabouts were a mystery until a telegram tonight announced an attempted suicide by self. He had been studying hard and his health was not good. He had never before missed notifying his parents, and his wandering may be due to temporary aberration.
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Newton
Willam
Elder
West Newton
Young Elder
Portland
Institute of Colong
Newtonville
Naval Academy
Annapolis
J. i Worlona
Higeinee
Boston
Cee Whittier
Whittier
H. Prince
Higgingons
Beverly Farms
Beacon Street
Higginson
Aces
New York
Ligginson
Young Smith
Caroline Bepis
York
Hamburg-Ame
Calumbia
Genoa
Higgs
Smith
Higginsons
Doom of the A. P. A. president laments secret party setback
Tufts College leader tied the A P A troubles to Somerville campaign defeats. He warned that members will avoid public confession, predicting a stampede away from the secret movement after defeats for Davis and Downs.
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Capen
Tufts College
Somerville
Davis
Elemens
Downs
Know Nothing Party
Massachusetts
Per Vo
Somerville Alderman Downs Faces Recount After Vote
Somerville Alderman Downs is reported to be in a contentious post election period with opposition factions seeking a recount to challenge the result. Local officials are preparing for possible adjustments as provisional ballots and discrepancies are reviewed.
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Alderman Downs
Somerville
Seselecke
Neer
Somerville Committee Sets Public Hearing on Engineer’s Death
The special committee investigating the late city engineer’s death met tonight and issued an order for a public hearing on December 9. Relatives of the engineer request the hearing be public.
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Somerville
There's Music in the Air at the Silver Grill Cafe
A readable fragment notes music at the Silver Grill cafe with hints of a performance nightly from six to eleven. The line reads there is music in the air and mentions peas or peo ple enjoying the scene.
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Silver Grill
Ia Fine Pena
Smoking Jackets and Dressing Gowns Sellout Sale
Our stock of Smoking Jackets, Dressing Gowns, and Blanket Wraps is complete in every price, shade and size, the largest ever shown in New England. Prices compared to elsewhere are lower for quality. Expected in Genoa today.
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New England
Elopement Rumors Surround Higginson Case in Boston
Boston society buzzes over James W. Smith and Mrs. Higginson amid a reported elopement. A Hamburg America liner in Genoa and a $100,000 wedding dowry figure in the tale as bankers await reports on the pair.
Mail Order Catalog Notes Chest Size For Fit
The ad lists smoking jackets and wraps with price ranges from 2.98 to 25.00 and 4.00 to 15.00 for various items. It states that in ordering by mail, the chest measurement is all that is necessary to ensure proper sizing.
Bridegroom Cometh Not Postponed Melrose Wedding
In Lowell Dec 4 a Melrose man George G C Ogden failed to appear for the wedding to Miss Nellie Bruce of Billerica amid a 25th anniversary celebration. The bride and guests waited all evening. the minister was ready, the ceremony postponed, and the next day Ogden was found at work in Melrose. He offered little explanation and regrets to Miss Bruce.
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Lowell
Billerica
George GC Ogden
Melrose
Nellie Bruce
Joseph
Bruce
Bifetica
Ogden
Death of Unknown Man From Alcoholism at Leverett Street Saloon
An unknown man about 40 years old died after collapsing in the Smith & Cot saloon at 90 Leverett street. A doctor deemed him critically affected by alcohol and sought hospital transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital, but he died en route. Body taken to North Grove street morgue. description notes a working man, 5 ft 7, 138 pounds, brown hair, mustache, wearing diagonal coat and trousers, cotton shirt, and a black derby hat with HH on the lining.
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Division 3
Parker
Smith & Cot
Leverett Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
North Grove Street
HH. H
Mayor-Elect Arthur Lyman Hosts Open House in Waltham
Mayor-elect Arthur Lyman held an open house in Waltham to remerc supporters from both parties. Ex mayors and prominent citizens attended as Lyman recovered from illness after learning election returns.
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Waltham
Mass
Arthur Lyman
Lyman
Boston underwriters honor new Association president
The National Association of Insurance Underwriters elected Benjamin J. Dyce of Boston as president. The group will meet next June in Utica New York.
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Atlanta
National Association of Insurance Underwriters
Benjamin J. Dyce
Boston
Geit
Utica
N. Y
Condition of Augustus Sala Worsens in London
London dispatch reports Augustus Sala is much weaker and in worse condition as of December 4, with his health described as deteriorating and state of recovery uncertain.
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London
Augustus Sala
Powers Will Act If Bosphorus Access Is Refused
The Daily Telegraph dispatch from Constantinople reports that British officials will set a date to bring vessels to Constantinople if Turkey delays replying on guard ships entering the Bosphorus. Paris despatches note similar steps and a sultanic appeal to Russia Austria Germany and France for restraint without success.
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London
Telegra
Corre
Catatantinop
Turkey
Bosphorus
Ers
Constantinople
Paris
Eee
American Interests Safe In Turkey Say U S Minister
Washington reports from Constantinople say United States minister Terrell cables that all American interests are satisfactory. Missionaries are safe and properly protected. A cablegram also notes the arrival of the Francesce at Mer sme and its departure.
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Demmell
Turkey
Washington
Terrell
United States
Constantinople
Mersme
Constantinople Claims of Armenian Repression Spark Diplomatic Tension
Reports from Constantinople describe Austrian subject Petras vitch and Turkish officials pressuring Armenians in the region of Mardin and Kharput to accept renewed oppression. A bishop was recalled after a dispatch to Salisbury criticizing events, while insurgent leaders reportedly refused surrender and killed at least one captor. The ongoing drive against Armenians fuels fears of a broader campaign.
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Constantinople
Petrasvitch
Kharput
Barburt
Brizinhian
Irene
Telegrap
Salisbury
Zeitour
Bayard Delivers Banquet Address in London
United States ambassador Thomas F Bayard presided at a London dinner for the Locomotive Engineers Benevolent Society. He praised human brotherhood across classes and urged better pairing of brain and hand workers to strengthen Great Britain. Members of Parliament and American trade representatives attended.
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London
Thomas F. Bayard
United States
Court of St. James
Fund of Locomotive Engineers’ Benevolent Society
Great Britain
Society man arrested in Chelsea scandal case
James I O'Neil, a society man, resisted Arthur W Loftus on 14 See Street Chelsea. Loftus, 23, faces abandonment charges amid alleged entanglement with Loftus's employer's family. The case, involving a servant girl, was set for morning court and adjourned with custody and welfare considerations noted.
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James I. O'Neil
Arthur W. Loftus
See Street
Chelsea
McKee
Miss eKea
Loftus
Emene
Atte Jeane
Felsie
Ody
Frank B
Crest Hospital
Unclear fragmentary notice on carpet bag personnel
Fragmented OCR text mentioning carpet bag appointees and an investigation. Names and specifics unreadable. no clear event, date, or organizatIons identifiable from the garbled material.
Hutchinson rules out joint mayoral debate in Boston race
President Donovan had challenged for a joint debate on behalf of Candidate Quincy with Mayor Curtis. Hutchinson, head of the Republican City Committee, replies there will be no debate. He states the administration has presented all facts and authorities will provide further information if needed. The decision ends the proposed public exchange.
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Curtis
Donovan
Quincy
Hutchinson
Tesenbonen
Tex
Ftixens
Boston
Saac P. Hutchenson
Freaidapt Republicad
City Committee
Elope ment scandal shocks Higginson circles
The article reports on the alleged elopement of Mrs. Higginson with young lawyer Smith, a plot said to be a calculated withdrawal from her marriage and social circle. It notes Higginson’s wealth, public shock in elite society, and suspected motives including dowry and marital breakdown.
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Mass. Clothing Co
Hanover
Portuna Bla
Mr. Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Hinchilla
Corlanever and
Lillian RV
Ladllian
Conaldetati
Évidérice Ely
Erie
Lang
Lillian
Thomas J. Gargan
Smith & Songen
Gee
Pale Abe
Columbia
Rottlen
Preble House
Sandsy
THE
President Capen
City Ball
Fien
Women and Children
Back Bay
Mia Higginson
Wien
Taly
Francis L. Higginson
Lee, Higginson & Co
Orean
James Wheatland Smith
Lem
Melrose Man
Sala
Walnou
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
Act
San Francisco
Merline
Terrell Gables
C. A. Whittier
General Whittier
University Club
Alexandretta
Armineeras
Eapolis
Bayard
Mary McKee
BAG” Gay
Flynn
Oklahoma
Des
Flynn Ep
A. Teeckin
Rolen
Haison
Francis L. Higginbon
Denki
Mene Ae
Suffolk
Chas. Green & Co., Clothiers
Jos. P. Silsey, JR
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