Lifting Kiley Charges Against Mayor Fitzgerald
District Attorney Moran plans grand jury action on allegations of intimidation linked to a Kiley filing. Witnesses summoned include City Hall reporters and Republic editor Joseph Murphy. Cornelius G Fitzgerald and other Republic staff received summons after the mayor’s wedding trip.
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Moran
Kiley
Fitzgerald
Republic
Kiley-Dixon
Timothy A. Butler
William D. Stack
Richard F. Field
Edward M. Fogarty
Joseph Murphy
The
City Hall
Boston
William L. Grady
Post
William H. Holden
Journal
Timothy IF. Gorman
Herald
John W. Kelly
Globe
Julian R. Dillaby
Record and Advertiser
Fred J. Dowling
the Traveler
Frank J. Donahue
the American
Cornelius G
Coastal wrecks leave crews frostbitten with deaths
Preliminary coastal report details loss of life and multiple vessels wrecked or driven ashore. Captain Berry and a seaman drown on the Emma R. Harvey near Digby N S, while the Rebecca W Huddell goes ashore near St John New Brunswick with exhausted crew. Benny Doon rescued off Nantucket Shoals, Hortensia ashore at Sands River, and Emilie and Rea wrecked at Little Lorraine Head.
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Captain Berry
Emma R. Harvey
Digby
Rebecca W. Huddell
St. John
N. B
Pucket
Benny Doon
Nantucket Shoals
Revenue
Hortensia
Sands River
Emilie and
Rea
Little Lorraine Head
Icy tragedy at Digby ends captain and crew
Captain Berry of the Emma R. Harvey perished after the three masted schooner broke apart in a fierce zero degree gale off Sloan's Cove near Digby Nova Scotia. One seaman drowned, others dragged ashore exhausted and revived. The American vessel sailed from Apple Island New York for New York with lumber from Bucksport Maine. Meanwhile the Rebecca W. Hud dell bound Salem Massachusetts for St. John New Brunswick faced high winds and lost sails before beaching at Digby Gut where crew members, including mate George Pucket of Newfoundland, were frostbitten and exhausted. G. M. Harmon of Somerville Massachusetts published a statement declining a mayoral nomination, criticizing party politics in municipal elections and urging a nonpartisan approach to city governance.
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Digby
N. S
Nova Scotia
Berry
Emma R. Harvey
Bucksport
Maine
Apple Island
N. Y
New York
Sloan’s Cove
Digby Gut
G. M. Harmon
Somerville
United Citizens
Rebecca W. Huddell
Point Prim
Salem
Mass
St. John
N. B
Scott
George Pucket
Newfoundland
Barkentine Bonny Doon Rescued Off Nantucket Shoal
The New York barkentine Bonny Doon, stranded at Great Round Shoal, was saved by Monomoy life savers and revenue cutters Gresham and Mohawk. Six frostbitten crew members were rescued. two more were nearby on the lightship. The vessel, en route from St. John to Vineyard Haven, was hauled off the shoal and began toward Vineyard Haven.
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Chatham
New York
Great Round Shoal
Nantucket Sound
Monomoy
Gresham
Mohawk
St. John
N. B
Vineyard Haven
Monomoy Point
Appraisers' Stores Site Likely Settled At Central Wharf
Central Wharf and Wet Dock Co property at Atlantic Avenue and State Street offered to the government for 500000, with North End gas plant as part payment. Purchase would reduce the 900000 appropriation by 250000, guiding policymakers toward a unanimous Boston solution.
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Boston
Central Wharf and Wet Dock Corporation
Atlantic Avenue
State Street
North End
Daniel D. Morss
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Lodge
Crane
Treasury Department
Central Wharf
Morss
Chamber of Commerce
Elwyn G. Preston
R. H. White Company
Chamber
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Boston, Durrell & Co
Jeremiah Williams
James I. Richards
Gas
Two American boys recount shanghaiing voyage at sea
Fred Gagnor aged 18 of Manchester New Hampshire and E H Sanford 17 of Taunton Massachusetts told reporters they were forcibly taken aboard ships while intoxicated and forced to work at sea on voyages that ended with Buenos Aires and Boston bound trips. They described harsh conditions and threats of being thrown overboard. Immigration officials planned to hold the Har Modius clearance due to alleged alien smuggling practices.
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Harmodius
Buenos Ayres
Fred Gagnor
Spring Street
Manchester
N. H
E. H. Sanford
Taunton
Sanford
Post
New York
Boston
Gaynor
United States Navy
Norfolk
Mess Room Bay
Page
F. O. Renwick
Arctic-iced Manhansett Returns From Cash's Bank Cruise
The fishing schooner Manhansett arrived badly iced after a two and a half week trip to Cash's Bank. Captain Doyle reported seeing the three-masted Cheslie of Parrsboro, N S ahead with bowsprit and jibboom lost, likely from heavy weather after departing New York November 25.
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Cash
Doyle
Cheslie
Parrsboro
N. S
New York
St. John
N. B
Old Schooner Arthur Clif ford Survives Fierce Gale to Gloucester
The schooner Arthur Clif ford sailed from Portland with gravel, battered by a gale that tore sails and loosened gear. Despite heavy damage and taking on water, the vessel made port at Gloucester with no seam open. Captain Ramos and crew endured the storm and returned safely after battling the sea.
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Arthur Clifford
Portland
Cape Elizabeth
Ramos
Gloucester
Hortensia Drags Ashore at Apple River
The American schooner Hortensia from Sands River bound for Boston with lumber ran aground at Apple River and is now inside safe but waterlogged.
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Parrsboro
N. S
Hortensia
Sands River
Boston
Apple River
Brockton Mayor William H. Clifford Declares Victory
William H. Clifford, Socialist candidate for Brockton mayor, proclaims election victory despite a 146 vote plurality for Republican John S. Kent on official returns. Clifford calls for a recount and accuses precinct officers of illegal counting methods.
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Brockton
William H. Clifford
John S. Kent
Towed into New York in distress Allan Greene capable storm
The three masted schooner Allan Greene bound from Philadelphia to Saugus with coal was towed into New York yesterday in distress. Captain Blake said a northwest blizzard Monday forced them to anchor in 11 fathoms off Absecom where signals for help were set. After minor repairs she will resume the voyage.
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Allan Greene
Philadelphia
Saugus
New York
Blake
Absecom
Father Johns Medicine Promises Gentle Cure for Colds
The notice contrasts common cough syrups that cause constipation from opiates with Father Johns Medicine. It claims the product cures colds without alcohol opiates or harmful ingredients and provides gentle laxative effects while nourishing the body.
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Father John
Cambridge Mayoral Tie Sparks Court Battle and Rallies
The court invalidated a double cross ballot in Ward 1, sparking consternation among Aylward supporters and jubilation for Mayor Thurston backers. Judge Morton ruled the mark failed to show voter intent, delaying planned speeches and triggering last night’s notices to ward and city committees.
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Aylward
Thurston
Morton
Edward J. Flynn
George Tred Williams
Edmund A. Whitman
Ward and City Committee
Ward
City Committee
Morse-Made overcoats offer warm protection and style
Winter comfort is highlighted as Morse-Made overcoats provide top warmth and quality. Each coat is well lined with care to keep out Boston winds. Prices range from $10 to $50, emphasizing value and enduring construction.
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Boston
Firefighters Rescue Ten From Early Morning Blaze
At 16 Sixth Street South Boston a three story tenement fire forced evacuation of three families. Engine Company 15 and Ladder Company 20 rescued one man, two women, and seven children amid smoke and flames. Fire loss estimated at $600.
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Engine Company 15
Ladder Company 20
Sixth Street
South
Boston
Edward Gerard
O’keefe
Margaret
John
Timothy
Jeremiah
John S. Beaton
Catherine
Pearsle
Gerards
Lieutenant Mulligan
Flatt
Gearing
Johnson
Beatons
Mr. Beaton
Lieutenant Norton
Ladderman Connelly
Mayor Fitzgerald Aims at Boston Harbor Widening in Washington
Mayor Fitzgerald left Boston on the 8 o clock train for Washington to press the river and harbor committee on widening Boston harbor. He will be joined by dock commissioners Balderson and Hunt and Chamber of Commerce leader ex president Lincoln. He aims to push harbor widening and Dorchester Bay and Neponset River improvements, returning by Friday.
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Fitzgerald
Washington
River and Harbor Committee
Boston Harbor
Messrs
Balderson
Hunt
Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Association
Dorchester Bay
Neponset River
Boston
Carnegie Lake Dedicated at Princeton University
Carnegie Lake, a gift from Andrew Carnegie, was formally presented to Princeton University in a simple ceremony. Dr Woodrow Wilson received the deeds. the lake, capable of a 38 mile course, may be used for aquatic sports and will be stocked with fish. The land cost $103,008 with donor construction costs unspecified.
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Princeton
N. J
Carnegie Lake
Andrew Carnegie
Princeton University
Carnegie
Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Wilson
Mr. Carnegie
Winter Suit Display Attracts Attention In Sale
A winter suit display draws attention with its attractive styling and bold presentation. The showroom highlights include clean lines and a modern cut aimed at drawing shoppers.
Sister by Heroism Sparks Fire Rescue in Lynn
Flora Gilman 35 saved her invalid sister May Chandler by hurling a blazing lounge from a second story window in Lynn. The fire started from a snapped match igniting drapery. Flora suffered serious burns to hands and face while May collapsed from smoke but recovered.
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Lynn
Flora Gilman
Albert Gilman
Charles Street
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