Bride of Less Than a Month Killed by Gas
Newton, Dec 9. Mrs Harriet Ransom aged 66 wife of Edward M Ransom a state secretary clerk was asphyxiated in her Newtonville apartment room tonight. Mrs J Hennessy in the room with her was unconscious but likely to recover. They were alone and police say gas stove exposure may have suffocated them before help arrived. The couple married November 18 and moved into the apartments today.
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Newton
Harriet Ransom
Edward M. Ransom
Secretary of State
Newtonville
Mr. Ransom
Christmas Vacation in Boston Schools Extended
Boston School Board, led by Chairman Willard A Allen, suspended all public school sessions from Friday December 19 to Monday January 5, adding four days to the Christmas recess due to a coal shortage. Officials expect coal to last through the school year, with a January 5 reassessment.
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Boston
Willard 8. Allen
Committee On Accounts
Allen
City's Teams to Aid in Relieving Coal Famine
A North End coal shortage prompts organized relief with city teams distributing coal to hundreds. Hardship hits Portuguese and Italian families as 100 pound bags sell for 65 cents and 50 cents a bag for smaller lots. Volunteers and business leaders report extreme cold and rising demand, urging authorities to act.
Local crowd lines up at Grant & Co. for aid at Harrison avenue
Men women and children stood for hours outside the Industrial Home and J. W. Coakley office at 301 Harrison avenue yesterday awaiting relief. They formed a long queue seeking bags of likely supplies and assistance.
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Grant & Co
A. T. Donovan
Office
Eras
Harrison Avenue
J. W. Coakley
Suffering in West End as Cold Weather Bites Poor
A Post reporter details extreme poverty in the West End where many households endure zero weather, lacking coal and basic needs. Despite some buying small coal amounts from pedlars or yards, four to six person families overcrowd cramped rooms, highlighting dire hunger and clothing shortages.
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West End
Pedlers
Metropolitan Coal Company
Causeway Street
Post
Slattery Wins Second Term In South Boston
Alderman Charles H. Slattery's election in the eighth district sparked a large reception in South Boston. Crowds cheered, hoisted banners, and carried him on shoulders as supporters toured neighborhoods. The Baldwin Norton ticket showed heavy city employee presence. no arrests were reported. Slattery thanked voters and the press, calling the result a win for honest government.
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South Boston
Charles H. Slattery
Gray’s Hall
Gray's Hall
Boston
Alderman Slattery
Slattery
Somerset Club
Polis
Baldwin-Norton
Fitzgerald Pleased With Whole Result McCarthy Defeat Pleases Hutchinson
Fitzgerald remarks on the overall outcome as McCarthy’s defeat satisfies Hutchinson and P.S.&S. A secretary notes the event did very well.
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Fitzgerald
McCarthy
Hutchinson
President Fitzgerald’s Weather Aided Victory Telegraphed
President Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee announced results from Milk Street, noting Duane leading for street commissioner by about 4000 votes amid severe weather and light turnout. He claimed nine Aldermen elected, potential Brighton-Back Bay seat, and a majority on the school committee, while reflecting on a prior forecast of a 7000 vote plurality under normal turnout.
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Fitzgerald
Democratic City Committee
Milk Street
Charlestown
East Boston
South
Boston
Duane
Brighton-Back Bay
School Committee
Weather Impacts Boston Elections as Bolton and Slattery Win
President Hutchinson of the Republican city committee comments on election results noting bad weather affected turnout for both parties. He praises Fred Bolton’s wins in Wards 17 and 21 and the Republican Alderman Slattery in South Boston, regrets no Republican in wards 1 and 11, and mentions school committee result and Street Commissioner Presho defeat.
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Hutchinson
Republican City Committee
Fred Bolton
Alderman Slattery
Boston
Presho
P. S. A. Leaders See Capital Support for Endorsed Candidates
Secretary Edmund Billings of the Pub lic School Association presided over headquarters and received 160 precinct returns. He stated that the endorsed candidates by the P. S. A. had strong backing, noting most returns came from Democratic precincts. He cited severe weather reducing vote totals for both sides but felt the impact was similar to opponents.
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Edmund Billings
Public School Association
Morris
G. A. O. Ernst
Billings
Boston Schooner Etta A Stimpson Wrecked in Plymouth
The three masted schooner Etta A Stimpson of Boston went ashore between Plum Hills and High Pines in thick vapor and will likely be a total wreck. The crew reached shore safely. The ship bound for Brunswick Maine carried 365 tons of coal when it struck a ledge and the captain drove her ashore to save the vessel.
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Plymouth
Etta A. Stimpson
Boston
Plum Hills
High Pines
Brunswick
Converse in Malden Resting Comfortably Amid Illness
Malden December 9 The Hon Elisha S Converse now resting comfortably after two weeks of critical illness. Doctors report no material change in the last 24 hours though condition remains guarded. A further change could come at any moment.
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Malden
Elisha
Converse
Remarkable hair growth cure claimed by renowned physician
After decades in the lab and many world famous discoveries, Dr George Diefenbach of the Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati announces a hair restoring compound that grows hair on any bald head. He offers free trial packages to all who write with a 2 cent stamp for postage.
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George Diefenbach
Dayton, Ohio
Altenheim
Altenheim Medical Dispensary
Foso
Cincinnati
Ohio
Somerville Mayoral Victory and Citywide Vote Totals
Somerville voters re-elected Mayor Edward Glines the Republican for a third term. The gains include seven aldermen at large all Republicans, and Democrats winning three ward aldermen seats. The license issue favored no license by a plurality, with recount likely for tight races.
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Glines
Somerville
Edward Glines
James W. Kenney
Putney
Cialist
Hellberg
Socialist Labor
Messrs. Gilman
Belcher
Pike
Simonds
Neyer
Landers
Daggett
McCarthy
Sargent
Ene City
Hellburg
Kenney
Gilman
Ross
Fike
Duece
Burke
Noyes
Rogers
Ward
Bowen
Spaulding
Berglind
Kelley
Mahoney
Thompson
Barker
Cole
Sullivan
Gunlach
Hatch
Higgins
McLaughlin
Doyle
Frye
Dow
Jones
Tarbox
Gormley
Poole
Flewelling
Wynn
Bennett
Maguire
Sanborn
Ward 6
Brine
Dem
Hood
Ward T—Atwood
Lowell Triumphs Over Providence 11 to 5
Lowell secured a one sided victory over Providence in Lowell on December 9. Providence opened with Curtis unavailable for the first rush, replaced by local Hob den. The game featured dominant Lowell play and a clear final margin of six points.
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Lowell
Providence
Curtis
Hobden
Boston police hunt Ames mayor wanted for bribery
Boston police sought Mayor Ames of Minneapolis on a bribery charge. They watched railroad stations and top hotels last night but found no trace. Information suggested he may have halted in Springfield and planned to travel from Vermont toward Canada via Boston.
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Ames
Minneapolis
Boston
Louisville
Springfield
Vermont
Canada
Cyclers Near 1000 Miles in Marathon Stage
New York December 8 The bicycle race proceeded with many riders falling after a spill that left John Bedeling unconscious. The field faded behind the record pace as Doerflinger and Heller dropped from contention while ten teams remained tightly bunched midway through the event.
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New York
John Bedeling
Doerflinger
Heller
House kills dock bill in London dock charge dispute
Washington December 9 The House after four hours of debate struck out the enacting clause ending the London dock charge bill. Spirited discussion and telegrams swayed members as lumber and meat packing interests withdrew support, defeating the measure by a 133 to 129 vote.
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Washington
London
Masonic Convocation in Massachusetts Elects Officials
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts held its annual convocation at the Masonic Temple in Boston. Officers elected include M. E. grand high priest Samuel F. Hubbard Boston and deputy grand high priest Edward M. Woodward Worcester along with several other senior posts and district deputies.
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Grand Royal Arch Chapter
Massachusetts
Corinthian and
Ionic Halls
Masonic Temple
M. E
Samuel F. Hubbard
Boston
Edward M. Woodward
Worcester
R. E
George W. Storer
Arlington
R. KE
M. Perry Sargent
Amesbury
Eugene A. Holton
J. Gilman Waite
Medford
Henry Endicott
Cambridge
Daniel W. Lawrence
Herbert F. Morse
Roxbury
Lewis B. Breer
Lynn
A. W. Dunbar
Canton
A. F. Butterworth
Brookfield
Fred E. Pierce
Greenfield
Henry L. Sherman
Lawrence
Henry L Crane
Bridgewater
Clifford L. Cook
Milford
George A. Gardner
Malden
J. C. Anthony
Adams
Frank H. Parker
Winchendon
Ernest S Bradford
Hyannis
Charles A Skinner
North Cambridge
R. Perry Bush
Chelsea
Edward BE. Jameson Quincy
George Rr. Bagley, Jr
Grand Royal Arch
J. F. Hadley
Dorchester
Found Dead in Bed at Home on Endicott Street
James Tower aged 70 was found dead in bed at his home on Endicott Street around 7:30 last evening. His wife Margaret slept beside him and was surprised by the news. Death likely due to dropsy. medical examiner to investigate today. Toner’s body moved to Murray’s undertaking rooms. wife detained at Station 1 on intoxication charge.
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James Tower
Endicott Street
Margaret
Toner
Murray
Charitable Appeals For Coal Reach Jewish Societies
Hundreds of destitute Hebrews from the North West and South Ends appealed at the Federation of Jewish Charities on Chardon street for coal and aid. The Jewish charities superintendent said 33 families with small children received coal today, delivering about a quarter of a ton per family, totaling nearly 10 tons of ward coal to the North South and West Ends.
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North
West Ends
Federation of Jewish Charities
Chardon Street
West End
North End
South End
The
Jewish Charities
Etiquette Rule Against Umbrella Use Around Imperial Household
The passage notes that in Japanese etiquette it is highly disrespectful to raise an umbrella in the presence of an imperial household member, regardless of rain intensity. It underscores strict decorum and reverence shown to royalty in Japanese culture.
Beecham's Pills Featured as Helpful for Women
A historic line touts Beecham's Pills as a dependable aid for women, promising relief and wellbeing when taken early. The brief ad copy emphasizes ease of use and suggests Every Woman may benefit from its tonic effects.
Frostbite Crisis Fol lowed Severe Cold in Haymarket Area
Hundreds faced frostbite at Haymarket square relief station with two taken by ambulance. Victims included Katherine Sullivan and Sopha Champus who fainted awaiting help. many victims were clerks and shop girls. A six year old girl arrived with severely frostbitten fingers. doctors warned of possible amputation.
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Haymarket Square
Katherine Sullivan
Sullivan Square
Sopha Champus
Second Street
South Boston
Beach Street
Station 4
George Snowman
Green Street
Haymarket
E1quare
Howard
Massachusetts General Hospital
Feared two fishermen lost near Point Judith Rhode Island
Feared two fishermen, Condor Gardner and Daniel Clark, went fishing from Point Judith to Sheepyard Lodge and were not heard from. Captain Church and a life saving crew searched the area, but rough seas forced a return. He suspects a schooner sighted to the east may have rescued none.
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Point Judith
R. I
Condor Gardner
Daniel Clark
Sheepyard Lodge
Captain Church
Church
No School at Gloucester Amid Gale Winds
A heavy northwest wind kept vessels from reaching land and made heating school buildings nearly impossible. Harbor visibility was nil and Ten Pound Island lay out of sight as bells rang for a snow day in Gloucester.
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Gloucester
Ten Pound Island
Weather Starts Animals On A Rampage
Providence dispatch reports Captain Pal ford of the steamer Hill Glen stating Rhode Island weather is too harsh for his cargo of African animals. Tigers lions and parrots are on the rampage while the orangutan has died from Arctic conditions.
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Providence
Palford
Hill Glen
Rhode Island
Celtic wreckage washes ashore after lake gale
Wreckage from the barge Celtic is found ashore at Thessalon Ontario confirming its fate after breaking from the steamer tun nels in the Lake Huron storm on November 30. The Celtic was commanded by Captain Jeffrey of Detroit and carried eight crew members.
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Celtic
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Lake Huron
Thessalon
Ont
Jeffrey
Detroit
Game Cock Sailed Crew Rescued Off Popham Beach
The two masted schooner Game Cock was stranded off Popham Beach today. The life saving crew at Popham saved Captain Crockett and his two seamen. Later the tug Secuin towed the vessel to Bath Maine.
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Bath
Popham Beach
Popham
Crockett
Secuin
Steamer Valetta Reaches St Johns After Hurricane Passage
The British steamer Valetta from Middlesbrough to Philadelphia endured hurricane seas over 17 days, ending with a Sunday storm that tore an anchor from its place, destroyed a winch and damaged the bridge and dock house. Carpent er Austin broke a leg and suffered other injuries while a sailor dislocated a shoulder.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Middlesboro
Philadelphia
Austin
Railroad Contractors Forced to Stop Work
Snow drifts block traffic in Yarmouth Nova Scotia and halt car service. In Inverness County, McKenzie and Mann's railroad work is suspended due to heavy drifts.
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Yarmouth
N. S
Inverness County
C B
McKenzie and Mann’s
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